Rashtra Defence Academy

Army ORs

What is ARMY ORs ?

 

 

WHAT ARMY OFFERS YOU?

If you are looking for a satisfying profession, the army is perfect for you. It offers a brilliant career in terms of job satisfaction, security, social status, and a prestigious lifestyle. Every year 30-35 lakh individuals appear for recruitment in the Army ORs, which offers the role of a leader, opportunities full of diverse challenges, Army ORs is a distinctive career to serve the nation, amazing salary, adventure, sports, altruism, sacrifice and no end to this.

The unique career offers the following facilities to all Junior Commissioned Officers and Other Ranks:

  • Salary in five figures
  • Free medical facilities for self and dependent.
  • Leave up-to 90 days in a year.
  • Free railway warrants.
  • Free Government married accommodation.
  • Entitled Ration.
  • Free Uniform/Clothing etc.
  • CSD facilities.
  • Lucrative Terminal benefits.
  • Opportunities to learn and grow as a complete human being.

RECRUITMENT CATEGORIES OF Army ORs

  • Soldier (General Duty) (All Arms)
  • Soldier (Technical) (Technical Arms, Artillery, Army Air Defence)
  • Soldier (Clerk/ Store Keeper Technical )(All Arms)
  • Soldier (Nursing Assistant) (Army Medical Corps)
  • Soldier (Tradesman) (All Arms)
  • Soldier (Nursing Assistant Veterinary) (Remount Veterinary Corps)
  • Havildar (Survey Automated Cartographer) (Engineers)
  • Havildar (Education) (Army Education Corps)
  • Junior Commissioned Officer (Catering) (Army Service Corps)

EDUCATIONAL CRITERIA FOR Army ORs:

SR. NO.CATEGORYEDUCATIONAGE
1Soldier General Duty (All Arms)10th /Matric pass with Min 45% marks in aggregate and Min 33% in each subject.17 ½ – 21 Years
2Soldier Technical (Technical Arms, Artillery, Army Air Defence)(a) Sol Tech 10+2/Intermediate Exam pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English with min 50% marks in aggregate and min 40% marks in each subject.(b) Sol Tech (Aviation & Ammunition Examiner) 10+2/Intermediate Exam pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English with min 50% marks in aggregate and min 40% marks in each subject.17 ½ – 23 Years
3Soldier Clerk / Store Keeper Technical (All Arms)10+2/Intermediate Examination Pass in any stream (Arts, Commerce and Science) with minimum 60% marks in aggregate and minimum 50% in each subject. Securing 50% in English and Maths/Accounts/Book keeping in Class 12th is mandatory.17 ½ – 23 Years
4Soldier Nursing Assistant (Army Medical Corps)10+2/Intermediate Exam pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with min 50% marks in aggregate and min 40% in each subject.17 ½ – 23 Years
5Soldier Nursing Assistant Veterinary (Remount Veterinary Corps)10+2 / Intermediate exam pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with Min 50% marks in aggregate and minimum 40% in each subject.17 ½ – 23 Years
7Soldier Tradesmen
(All Arms except Syce. Mess Keeper and House Keeper)
10th Simple Pass.No stipulation in aggregate percentage but should have scored min 33% in each subject.17 ½ – 23 Years
8Soldier Tradesmen
(Syce. Mess Keeper and House Keeper)
8th Simple Pass.No stipulation in aggregate percentage but should have scored min 33% in each subject.17 ½ – 23 Years

PHYSICAL CRITERIA FOR Army ORs:

The criteria of physical Requirements vary on various factors like the post, region, cast, wards of defense personals, etc. To check the detailed parameters of physical criteria as per the eligibility of a candidate, please visit https://joinindianarmy.nic.inl

 

MEDICAL CRITERIA FOR Army ORs:

  • ·A candidate should have robust physique and good mental health.
  • ·Chest should be well developed having a minimum 5 Cms expansion.
  • ·A Candidate should have normal hearing with each ear and good binocular vision in both eyes. He should be able to read 6/6 in a distant vision chart with each eye. Color vision should be CP – III (able to recognize white, red and green signal colors correctly as shown by Martin’s Lantern at 1.5 meters).
  • ·A candidate should have a sufficient number of natural healthy gum and teeth i.e. minimum 14 dental points.
  • ·A candidate should not have diseases like deformity of bones, hydrocele and varicocele or piles.
  • ·A candidate applying for Soldier General Duty for infantry should have 6/6 eyesight.

Documents Required at the Rally Site

  1. Educational Certificate / Marksheet issued by the Recognized Education Board.
  2. Residence Certificate with photograph issued by the authorized signatory of the State Government / Tehsildar / SDM.
  3. Caste Certificate with photograph to be signed by Village Sarpanch except in the case of SIKH (Mazbi and Ramdasia), Gujjar and Gorkha candidates wherein it is reqd to be signed by the authorized signatory of the State Government / Tehsildar / SDM. Candidates belonging to Dogra Community to produce a certificate with photograph issued by Tehsildar / Authorised Government Signatory.
  4. Religion Certificate issued by the authorized signatory of the State Government / Tehsildar / SDM.
  5. School Character Certificate issued by the Schools / Colleges Principal / Headmaster.
  6. Character Certificate with photograph issued by the Village Sarpanch / Municipal Corporation / Police issued within the last six months.
  7. Unmarried Certificate with photograph issued by Village Sarpanch / District Administration issued within the last six months (If a candidate is below 21 years of age).
  8. Relationship Certificate issued by concerned Records Office (Applicable for only the Son of Serving Soldiers / Widows / War Widows and Ex-servicemen).
  9. NCC A / B / C Certificates. In the case of NCC Certificate holders relevant certificates and certificates for participation in the Republic Day Parade to be produced for dispensation. 
  10. Sports Certificate to be produced if represented in the following
  • Represented India at the International level.
  • Represented State at National Level.
  • Represented District at National Level.
  • Represented University Team or Regional Team at District Level.
  1. Candidates having O+ Level Computer Certificate ‘Business Professional Programmer’ issued by the DOEACC Society.
  2. Latest passport size photographs. Both the ears of the candidates must be visible and SIKH (Mazbi and Ramdasia) candidates must have photographed in a turban and without a turban.
  3. Kandi area certificate for applicable candidates to be issued by Tehsildar / Authorised Government Signatory.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

To determine the Physical Fitness Test (PFT), the following tests carrying 100 marks are held:

1. 1.6 Km Run.

2. Pull-Ups.

3. Balance.

4. 9 Feet Ditch Jump.

To check the category-wise marking system of PFT and timing for running, please visit https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/Authentication.aspx

Performance of individual for Soldier General Duty, Soldier Technical / Clerk / Store Keeper Technical / Nursing Assistant and Soldier Tradesman will be taken into account while awarding bonus marks as given below:

  1. 1.     Soldier General Duty – Physical Fitness Test (PFT) + Common Entrance Examination (CEE) marks
  2. Soldier Technical / Clerk / Store Keeper Technical / Nursing Assistant -Common Entrance Examination (CEE) marks. However, the individual should have qualified in the Physical Fitness Test (PFT).
  3. Tradesmen with Aptitude Test – 30% Physical Fitness Test (PFT) marks + 30% Common Entrance Examination (CEE) marks + 40% Tradesman Aptitude Test marks.
  4. Tradesmen without Aptitude Test – 60% Physical Fitness Test (PFT) marks + 40% Common Entrance Examination (CEE) marks.
  5. Tradesmen Musician – 50% Physical Fitness Test (PFT) marks + 25% Aptitude Test marks + 25% Common Entrance Examination (CEE) marks.

PAPER PATTERN

S.NOSUBJECTQUEMARKSPASS MARKS
1.General Knowledge1530 32
2.General Science2040
3.Maths1530
TOTAL 50100Time-60 min
Note- NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders Are Exempted
TOPIC COVERD
PAPER–I
General Knowledge
PAPER-II
Mathematics
PAPER – III
Science  
Awards & PrizesMenstruationBiology
TerminologyGeometryPhysics
AbbreviationsArithmeticChemistry
HistoryAlgebraScientific terms
Geography  
Sports  
 NEGATIVE MARKS – 2 Mark Will Be Awarded For Every Correct Answer, While ½ Marks Will Be Deducted For A Wrong Answer.

 

 

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