Indian Army Soldiers General Duty (NER) Examination

Application Details:

This examination is held four times a year generally as advertised in the Employment News and leading newspapers.

Eligibility Conditions: Unmarried male Indian citizens (including those of Nepal) are eligible.

Essential Qualification: Matriculation / equivalent examination with Mathematics, English and Science are eligible to apply for the Indian Army Soldiers General Duty (NER) Exam.

Age Limits: The age group of 16 to 21 years.

Physical Standards: Physical Standards for Indian Army Soldiers General Duty (NER) Examination.

Height: 167 cms, relaxable for certain regions.

Weight: 50 kg, relaxable for certain regions.

Chest: 77/82 cm.

Application Procedure: Blank application forms are available, free of cost, at local Recruitment Offices, District Collector's Office, Zila Parishads and Employment Exchanges. Candidates are at liberty to send their application on plain paper, handwritten/typed but as per format.

Selection Procedure: Eligible candidates will be required for a written test in

· General Intelligence

· Mathematical Aptitude

· General Knowledge

Questions in these tests will be Objective Type and bilingual, i.e., in Hindi and English. Time allowed is 45 minutes and maximum marks are 100. Only those found fit will be put through aptitude test and INTFRVIEW. Final selection will be on Merit.

Pay: A candidate selected through the Indian Army Soldiers General Duty (NER) Exam gets a salary of about Rs.4000 on completion of training.

Other Benefits: Other Benefits include free ration, clothing, accommodation and allied services, medical treatment for self and family, group housing scheme benefits, building loan facilities, canteen facilities, etc.

Promotion: A sepoy can become a Commissioned Officer subject to certain conditions. Numerous NCO/JCO posts have been created to improve career prospects and pensionary benefits.