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Indian Army's recruitment rally for relatives of Army personnel ends in Srinagar

Recruitment rally of the Indian Army


The recruitment rally of the Indian Army for relatives of the Army and ex-Army personnel, ended on Friday at Light Infantry Centre in Srinagar. Around 3,000 candidates from all districts of the union territory took part in the three-day rally from March 24 to 26, to get placed in the Indian Army. The physical fitness tests in the rally included a 1.6 km running test, chin-up tests, zig-zag balancing, nine-foot ditch jump and physical measurement test (PMT). 

Aimir Mukunmir, a participant from Kupwara, said: " I have passed the race, My father has served the country. I always wanted to join the Indian Army and serve the nation, I feel good now."

"This is my dream and I have got the support of my family to join the army," he added. Another participant from Kupwara said, " The rally has been going on from March 24. I am very thankful to the army. They provide all facilities, including shelter"

"It has been my ambition from childhood to join the army. I want to serve the nation. I practised for one month. It was a nice experience to be part of this rally," he added. One of the participants from Baramulla said, " My brother is from the Army. He told me about this recruitment as it was my dream to join the Indian Army. I passed the running and nine feet ditch jump test. It was hard. I practised for one month." "My family will be very happy if I pass the test," he added

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