Indian Army Soldiers Nursing Assistants M.E.R Examination

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

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

Educational Qualifications: Matriculation / equivalent examination with Physics, Chemistry, English and Biology are eligible to apply for the Indian Army Soldiers Nursing Assistants M.E.R Exam.

Age Limits: The age group of 16 to 23 years.

Physical Standards: Physical Standards for Indian Army Soldiers Nursing Assistants M.E.R Examination.

Height: 167 cms, relaxable for certain regions.

Weight: 50 kg, relaxable for certain regions.

Chest: 77/82 cm.

Application Procedure: As in Soldier Technical Exam 7. Selection Procedure:

Selection Procedure: Selections for the Indian Army Soldiers Nursing Assistants M.E.R Exam are made on the basis of a written test divided into two parts.

Paper I (Time: 45 minutes-Max. Marks: 100)

The eligible candidates are called for a written test in

· General Intelligence;

· Mathematical Aptitude

· General Knowledge.

Paper II (Time: 45 minutes Max. Marks: 100)

In this about 50 marks questions on Chemistry and Physics and 50 marks questions on Biology are asked. In Chemistry section, there is stress on equations and numerical problems.

Pay: A candidate selected through the Indian Army Soldiers Nursing Assistants M.E.R 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.