2,800 youths participate in Agniveer recruitment rally

The Army Recruitment Office, Shimla, has been conducting an Agniveer recruitment rally under the Agnipath scheme at Prithi Military Station, Averipatti, Rampur, since September 3. The rally is being held for the youth from Solan, Kinnaur, Shimla, and Sirmaur districts, who had qualified the written examination held in April. A total of 2,800 candidates participated in the physical fitness and measurement tests from September 3 to 7.

Recruitment Director Colonel Pushvinder Kaur said the rally was held under the supervision of Brigadier Sujesh Babu PJ, DDG, Recruiting State Ambala. Around 500 youths from Sirmaur district appeared for the General Duty (GD) recruitment, undergoing physical fitness and measurement tests.

Colonel Kaur emphasised that the entire recruitment process was conducted with utmost responsibility, integrity and discipline by the officers and staff. The candidates were also instructed to maintain discipline throughout the event.

Colonel Kaur said the rally was monitored through CCTV cameras to ensure transparency. She added that the process was entirely free of charge and based purely on merit. The medical tests are scheduled for September 8, and the rally will conclude on September 9. The selected candidates will be informed via mail, she added.