Lok Sabha Question No. 439 (STARRED), answered on 2016-12-16
Subject: Army Recruitment Centres
Ministry: DEFENCE
Asked by: VIKRAM USENDI

## GOVERNMENT OF INDIA MINISTRY OF DEFENCE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENCE

## LOK  SABHA

## STARRED QUESTION NO.439

TO BE ANSWERED ON THE 16 TH  DECEMBER, 2016

## ARMY RECRUITMENT CENTRES

- *439.  SHRI  VIKRAM USENDI: SHRI PRATAPRAO JADHAV:

Will the Minister of DEFENCE j{kk ea=h be pleased to state:

- (a) the criteria for organizing recruitment rallies for recruiting soldiers in the Armed Forces;
- (b) whether  the  Government  proposes  to  open  new  army  recruitment  and  training centers in the country;
- (c) if so, the details thereof, State / UT-wise;
- (d) whether incidents of violence have been reported from various parts during  army recruitments rallies and if so, the details thereof; and
- (e) the corrective measures taken by the Government in this regard?

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(a) to (e): A Statement is laid on the Table of the House.

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## STATEMENT  REFERRED  TO  IN  REPLY  TO  PARTS  (a)  TO  (e)  OF  LOK SABHA STARRED QUESTION NO. 439 FOR ANSWER ON 16.12.2016

(a) The recruitment of Other Ranks (ORs) in the Armed Forces is based on  merit  and  is  open  equally  to  every  citizen  of  the  country  without discrimination on the basis of caste, creed, tribe or religion; provided the candidate  meets  the  prescribed  age,  physical,  medical  and  educational criteria. Service-wise details (Army, Navy and Air Force) are as under:-

## Army:

Recruitment of Other Ranks (ORs) in Army is based on Recruitable Male Population (RMP) of a State/Union Territory. RMP is reckoned as 10% of  the  total  eligible  male  population  of  the  State/UT  based  on  Census  of India Report 2011. Vacancies for recruitment are distributed on the basis of Recruitable  Male  Population  (RMP)  of  States/UTs.  The  policy  is  fair  and provides equitable opportunity to eligible candidates from all States. Recruitment  in  Army  for  ORs  is  done  through  recruitment  rallies. Rallies are conducted after due deliberation, planning and detailed coordination with civil administration after ensuring that all basic amenities such as infrastructure and adequate police arrangements have been made by the civil administration. 'Online  Application  System'  has  been  adopted  since  July,  2015.  In this new recruitment system, all candidates can apply online and take part in  recruitment activities through their  respective Army Recruitment Office (ARO).  In  Online  Application  System,  individual  can  apply  online  on  the website of Recruiting Directorate www.joinindianarmy.nic.in for taking part in the rally covering the district to which he belongs. Thus, in the new system, regulated number of candidates is called for at  the  rally  on  a  given  date,  which  ensures  smooth  conduct  of  rallies, reduces  crowds  and  obviates  recurrence  of  incidents  of  violence  due  to overcrowding.

## Navy:

Recruitment of sailors in the Navy is carried out on All India basis on State  wise  merit  of  the  eligible  'Recruitable  Male  Population',  as  per  the number of vacancies available. The selection process consists of Written Examination, Physical Efficiency Test and Medical Examination. However, in  certain  locations  where  response  is  low,  recruitment  rallies  are  also conducted.

## Air Force:

The  selection  of  Airmen  (ORs)  is  through  a  centralized  system through  centralized  selection  tests  on  All  India  basis  in  which  Central Airmen Selection Board (CASB) assisted by 14 Airmen Selection Centres located in different parts of the country carry out recruitment. In addition, Recruitment  Rallies  are  conducted  in  order  to  give  opportunities  to  the youth hailing from remote / low response / borders / insurgency affected or hilly districts and island territories of  the country. This helps in balanced representation of personnel in the Indian Air Force from different parts of the country. (b) & (c): There  is  no  proposal  to  open  new  Army  recruitment  centres and training centres in the country. (d) & (e): No  incidence  of  violence  in  the  Army  recruitments  has  been reported since introduction of Online Application System. As stated above, in the new system, regulated number of candidates are called to the rally on a given date, which ensures smooth conduct of rallies, reduces crowds and obviates recurrence of incidents of violence due to overcrowding.

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