ARMY RECRUITING OFFICE : VARANASI

ARMY RECRUITMENT RALLY AT RANBANKURE STADIUM, ARMY RECRUITING

OFFICE, VARANASI FOR THE RECRUITING YEAR 2021-22
FROM 06 SEP 2021 TO 30 SEP 2021

1. Army Recruitment Rally will be held for eligible candidates of districts Gorakhpur,
Azamgarh, Mau, Ballia, Deoria, Ghazipur, Sant Ravidas Nagar, Sonbhadra, Mirzapur,
Chandauli, Jaunpur and Varanasi of Uttar Pradesh from 06 Sep 2021 to 30 Sep 2021 at
Ranbankure Stadium, Army Recruiting Office, Varanasi (UP). Online registration is
mandatory and will be open from 08 Jul 2021 to 21 Aug 2021. Admit Cards for the rally will
be sent through registered e-mail on 22 Aug 2021 onwards. Candidates should reach the
venue on given date and time as mentioned in the Admit Card.

2. Candidates will be screened for following Categories and as per Qualitative

Requirements mentioned below (Only the categories being Screened are mentioned in
the notification as per Zonal direction) :-

Category Age Born Minimum Physical QR Education QR

(Years) Between
(Both dates Height Weight Chest
inclusive) (CM) (KG) (CM)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)
Soldier 17 ½ – 21 01 Oct 2000 169 50 77 (i) Class 10th/ Matric pass
General to (+ 5 CM with 45% marks in
Duty 01 Apr 2004 expansion) aggregate and 33% in each
subject.

(ii) For Boards following

grading system, minimum of
D Grade (33-40) in
individual subjects or grade
which contains 33% and
overall aggregate of C2
grade.
Soldier (i) 10+2/ Intermediate
Technical 77 Examination Pass in
01 Oct 1998 169 50 (+ 5 CM Science with Physics,
Soldier
17 ½ – 23 to expansion) Chemistry, Maths and
Technical
01 Apr 2004 English with minimum 50%
(Aviation/
marks in aggregate and
Ammunition
40% marks in each subject.
Examiner)
Soldier 17 ½ – 23 01 Oct 1998 169 50 77 (i) 10 + 2/ Intermediate
Nursing to (+ 5 CM Exam Pass in Science with
Assistant/ 01 Apr 2004 expansion) Physics, Chemistry, Biology
Nursing and English with minimum
Assistant 50% marks in aggregate
Veterinary and minimum 40% in each
subject.

OR

(i) 10 + 2/ Intermediate
Exam Pass in Science with
Physics, Chemistry, Botany,
Zoology and English with
minimum 50% marks in
aggregate and minimum
40% in each subject.
Soldier 17 ½ – 23 01 Oct 1998 162 50 77 (i) 10 + 2/ Intermediate
Clerk/ Store to (+ 5 CM Examination Pass in any
Keeper 01 Apr 2004 expansion) stream (Arts, Commerce,
Technical Science) with 60% marks in
aggregate and minimum
50% in each subject.
Securing 50% marks in
English and Maths/
Accounts/ Book Keeping in
Class 12th is mandatory.
Soldier 17 ½ – 23 01 Oct 1998 169 50 77 Class 10th simple pass (for
Tradesman to (+ 5 CM Chef, Dresser, Washer Man
(All Arms) 01 Apr 2004 expansion) and Steward)
10th Pass
No stipulation in aggregated
percentage but should have
scored minimum 33% in
each subject
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Category Age Born Minimum Physical QR Education QR

(Years) Between
(Both dates Height Weight Chest
inclusive) (CM) (KG) (CM)
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) (f) (g)
Soldier 17 ½ – 01 Oct 1998 169 50 77 Class 8th simple pass (for sync
Tradesman 23 to (+ 5 CM House Keeper and Mess Keeper)
(All Arms) 01 Apr 2004 expansion)
8th Pass No stipulation in aggregated
percentage but should have
scored minimum 33% in each
subject
Note. Education Certificates issued by Education Boards affiliated to/ listed by COBSE, AICTE, CBSE
and NIOS only will be considered.
Special Physical Standards (As applicable)
Class/ Category Height (Cms) Weight (Kgs) Chest
(Cms)
Ladakhi 157 50 77
Gorkhas both Nepalese and Indian 157 48 77
Candidates from Andaman and Nicobar Islands,
Lakshadweep Group Including Minicoy
(i) Settlers 165 50 77
(ii) Locals 155 50 77
Tribals of authorized Tribal Areas 162 48 77
@ Relaxation in Physical Standards
Category Height (Cms) Chest (Cms) Weight
(Kgs)
Sons of Servicemen (SOS)/ Ex-Servicemen (SOEX)/ War 02 01 02
Windows (SOWW)/ Widows of Ex-Servicemen.
Adopted son/ son-in-law of a War Widow, if she has no son 02 01 02
including a legally adopted son of Serving Soldier/ Ex-
Servicemen
Outstanding Sportsmen:- 02 03 05

(i) Represented India at International level

(ii) Represented State at the Senior/Junior
National level and have won any medal in
individual event or have reached upto eighth
position in team event.
(iii) Represented College/University in inter
University Championship and have won any
medal in individual event or have reached up to
sixth position in the Team event.
(iv) Represented State at National level in
Khelo India Games and have won any medal in
individual event of have reached upto sixth
position in the Team event.
(v) Represented Dist at the State Level and
have won any medal in individual event or have
reached upto fourth position in the Team event.
(vi) Represented State School Team in the
event org by all India School Games
Federation and have won any medal in
individual event or upto sixth position in the
Team event.
@ Note – Relaxation in Physical Standards is either for wards of servicemen/ ex servicemen or
sportsmen (not both) and is in addition to the Special Physical Standards
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3. Candidates will be tested as stated below:-

Physical Fitness Test (At Rally Site) Remarks
1.6 Km Run Beam (Pull Ups) 9 Feet Zig – Zag For Soldier Clerk/
Group Marks Pull Ups Marks Ditch Balance Store Keeper
Technical and
Group I – Uptill 5 60 10 40 Need to Need to
Nursing Assistant
Minute 30 Sec Qualify Qualify
categories, candidate
Group II – 5 Minute 31 48 9 33 only need to quality in
Sec to 5 Minute 45 8 27 Physical Fitness Test.
Sec 7 21
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Physical Measurement (At Rally Site)

Physical measurements will be carried out as per the Physical Standards listed
at Para 2 above.
Medical Test

(a) As per laid down medical standards at the Rally Site.

(b) Unfit candidates will be referred to MH / CH / BH for specialist review.

Candidates referred for specialist review should present themselves to the
nominated MH / CH / BH on the fifth day of generation of Medical Review
Certificate barring Sunday and Closed Holidays and report back to ARO for
issue of Admit Card for CEE, in case declared FIT.
Written Test through Common Entrance Examination (CEE)

(a) Will be conducted for medically fit candidates at nominated venue.

Location, Date and time of written test will be intimated at rally site and through
Admit Cards.

(b) Admit card for the CEE for the Rally Fit candidates will be issued at
Rally Site itself.

(c) Admit card for the CEE for the Review Fit cases will be issued after
getting medically fit by concerned specialist/ specialists at MH/ CH/ BH.

4. Candidates are required to bring following documents/ certificates in original with two
attested photocopies with them to the rally site :-

(a) Admit Card. Printed with Laser Printer on good quality paper (Do not
shrink the size).

(b) Photograph. Twenty copies of unattested Passport size colour photographs

developed on good quality photographic paper in white background not more than
three months old. Computer printouts/ photo shopped photographs will NOT be
accepted. SIKH and SIKH (M&R) candidates photographs should be with
Turban/Patka.

(c) Education Certificates.

(i) Education Certificates with marks sheet in original of all

educationalqualifications achieved by candidate i.e Matric/ Intermediate/
Graduation etc from recognised School/ College/ Board/ University.

(ii) Provisional/ online education certificate should be certified ink signed

by the head of the educational institution of concerned Board/ University.

(iii) Candidates with metric certificate from Open School should bring
School Leaving Certificate countersigned by BEO/ DEO.

(d) Domicile Certificate. Domicile Certificate with photograph issued by

Tehsildar/ District Magistrate.

(e) Caste Certificate. Caste Certificate affixed with photograph of the

candidate,issued by the Tehsildar/ District Magistrate.

(f) Religion Certificate. Religion certificate issued by the Tehsildar/ SDM. (if
religion as "SIKH/ HINDU/ MUSLIM/ CHRISTIAN" is not mentioned in caste
certificate).
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(g) School Character Certificate. School Character Certificate issued by the

School/ College Principal/ Headmaster, where the candidate last studied.

(h) Character Certificate. Character Certificate with photograph issued by

Village Sarpanch/ Municipal Corporation within last six months.

(j) Unmarried Certificate. Unmarried Certificate for candidates less than 21 years
of age with photograph issued by Village Sarpanch/ Municipal Corporation within last
six months.

(k) Relationship Certificate. SOS/ SOEX/ SOW/ SOWW candidates are

required to produce the following documents :-

(i) Relationship certificate issued from respective Record Office only duly
signed by Record Officer with Personal number, Rank, Name and particular
of the Record Officer issuing the Relationship Certificate with office seal/
stamp is endorsed.

(ii) A declaration to the affect as mentioned in the Affidavit on Ten

Rupees Non-Judicial Stamp paper prepared by the ESM duly signed by 1st
Class/ Executive/ Judicial Magistrate is required to be submitted by the
candidate at rally site. Format of affidavit attached as per Appendix A.

(iii) Original Discharge Book of Ex-Serviceman also to be produced.Name and

date of birth of the candidates must have been recorded in it.

(l) NCC Certificate. NCC A/B/C certificates and Republic Day Parade
certificate should have photograph of the candidate duly attested by issuing
authority. Provisional NCC A/B/C pass certificates will only be accepted if
authenticated by concerned NCC Group Commanders.

(m) Sports Certificate. Sports certificate issued by authorized sports

federation are valid for two years from the issue date as on first day of the Recruitment
Rally, for which the candidate is being screened (Sport certificates should be with
registration number & gradation certificate of verification). For list of sports under which
relaxation in physical standards is admissible, attention is invited to
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in website. The level of participation, position and authorized
sports federation for issue of ibid certificates are as follows:-
S Level Authorised Sports
No Federation for issue of
Sports Certificate
(i) Represented India at International level Accredited Sports Federation
of India of respective sport
that has fielded the
individual/team to represent
India
(ii) Represented State at the Senior/Junior National sports federation of
National level and have won any medal in the respective sports as
individual event or have reached upto recognized by the Ministry of
eighth position in team event. Youth Affairs & Sports.
(iii) (aa) Represented College/University in Inter University Sports Board
inter University Championship and have
won any medal in individual event or have
reached up to sixth position in the Team
event.
(ab) Represented State at National level National Sports Federation of
in Khelo India Games and have won any the respective Sprots/Sports
medal in individual event of have reachedAuthority of India as
upto sixth position in the Team event. recognized by the Ministry of
Youth Affairs & Sports
(iv) Represented Dist at the State Level and Respective State Sports
have won any medal in individual event or Federation as recognized by
have reached upto fourth position in the State Sports Ministry.
Team event.
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S Level Authorised Sports

No Federation for issue of
Sports Certificate
(v) Represented State School Team in the All India School Games
event org by all India School Games Federation
Federation and have won any medal in
individual event or upto sixth position in
the Team event.

(n) Certificate of Bonus Marks. All original certificates/photocopy duly attested

pertaining to Bonus Marks will be accepted only during the rally No certificate to include
NCC certificates, Sports Certificates, Relationship Certificates or any other certificates
to claim Bonus Marks/Relaxation would be accepted after termination of the rally.

(o) Affidavit. Duly signed by candidate on Rs. 10/- Non-Judicial Stamp Paper
as per specimen given at Appendix B duly attested by notary will be submitted by all
candidates. For ESM candidates, this affidavit will be in addition to affidavit given at
Para 4 (k) (ii) (Appendix ‘A’) of Rally Notification.

(p) Single Bank Account, PAN Card & AADHAR Card. Single Bank Account,
PAN Card&Aadhar Card are mandatory documents for final enrolment for purpose
of Pay & allowances and Other social benefits scheme.

5. Special Instructions. (Peculiar to Recruiting Zone if any) (Example).

(a) SamanyaNiwasPramanPatra is required as per Government of Uttar

Pradesh letter Number 157/ TEEN – 77 (11)/ 83 dt 18 Feb 2003.

(b) Caste Certificate for General Castes duly affixed with photograph of the
candidate issued by the Tehsildar/ District Magistrate is mandatory.

Important Instructions

6. Administration. Candidates are advised to bring sufficient eatables and drinking water
with them since recruitment is a time consuming process.

7. Covid-19 Advisory.

(a) Candidates will have AarogyaSetuapplication installed in their phones prior

to leaving home station for rally. Screen shot of having green status on the said
application will be taken prior to leaving and the same will be checked on the cell phone
of the candidate at the rally site.

(b) Medical screening will be carried out at the rally site prior to conduct of
physical fitness test. Candidates having higher than normal temperature/ showing
symptoms will be directed to report again on a designated day earmarked by the ARO
for all such cases. If the candidate is again having symptoms on the designated day, he
will not be allowed to participate in the rally.

(c) Candidates will preferably not travel from any containment Zones.

(d) Candidates are advised to carry adequate personal face masks, hand
gloves, hand sanitizer and water bottle for the rally.

(e) Candidates having any symptoms related to COVID-19 are advised not to move
from his home station.

(f) Candidate will be returned back if symptoms like fever, cold, cough & running
nose are detected at the rally site.
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(g) All candidates attending the rally will undergo a mandatory health check at a
Government Hospital 48 hours before the date of his participation in the rally and will
also get a certificate stating that the individual is not suffering from COVID-19.
Format of medical certificate attached as per Appendix C.

(h) At the rally venue, the candidate should also bring no risk certificate duly signed
by him and countersigned by parents/ Guardian. Format of no risk certificate attached
as per Appendix D.

8. Candidates will be permitted entry into the rally site only on production of Admit
Card in duplicate generated online through the official website
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Anyone found with fake admit card will be handed over to
Civil Police.

9. Recruitment into the army is a free service. Candidates are advised not to pay bribe to
anyone for recruitment as it is based purely on merit. Selection process during recruitment at
all stages is computerised and transparent. Therefore, candidates are advised to be beware of
touts as they cannot help them at any stage.

10. Candidates are advised to check their age & education criteria before participating in
the rally. Candidates found under age/ overage and not meeting education criteria will be
disqualified.

11. Giving/ taking bribe, production of bogus/ fake certificates and indulging in unfair means
is a criminal offence and liable for punishment under law.

12. Certificate with overwriting, tampering of seals or erasing/ alteration of any type will not
be accepted.

13. All documents submitted by the candidates are verified by government agencies before
enrolment into Army. Strong legal action will be taken against individuals submitting fake
documents. Even after recruitment, the service will be terminated if candidates are found to
have produced fake documents or gave wrong information at the time of recruitment, despite
the number of years of service individual may have rendered.

14. No compensation for Death/ Injury/ Loss etc during the rally and no travelling allowance/
dearness allowance for journey is admissible. Candidates will participate in the rally at their
own risk and the participation is totally and entirely voluntary. The signing of Indemnity Bond is
a mandatory requirement.

15. Use of Performance Enhancing Drugs. Use of any kind of performance enhancing
drugs is strictly banned. Candidates having been found to have used the same will be
debarred from further screening.

16. Tattoo. Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearms i.e
from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palm/ back (dorsal) side of
hand. Permanent body tattoos on any other part of the body are not acceptable and
candidates will be barred from further selection.

17. If 180 days or more lapse between screening medical at the rally and despatch, medical
will be done again and unfit candidates in this review will not be recruited.

18. Selection is provisional till Radhari Certificate is issued and candidates are despatched
for training.

19. Mobile phones are not permitted in the rally site and at the time of Common Entrance
Examination.
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20. Candidates are advised in their own interest to undergo medical exam before coming
for selection especially with respect to flat foot, poor vision, deformities and physical
measurements. All are advised to ensure that their ears are free of wax by getting it cleaned
by a doctor prior to the rally.

21. Candidates may have to present themselves at rally site for three to four days.
Candidates should make arrangements for stay under their own arrangements.

22. Negative marking would be applicable in Common Entrance Examination.

23. Result of written examination will be declared on the official website

www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.No separate letter will be sent to the candidate. It is the
responsibility of candidate to check his result and report to ARO for documentation.

24. For more details, contact on:-

(a) Army Recruiting Office, Varanasi - 0542-2506655

(b) E-mail of Army Recruiting Office, Varanasi – [email protected]

25. Disclaimer. The terms and conditions, given in the notification and on the website are
subject to change and should, therefore, be treated as guidelines only. In case of any
ambiguity, the existing policies, rules and regulations of Indian Army/ Government of India will
be final. Details are also available on website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in

Sd x-x-x-x
Place : Varanasi Cantt (Siddhatha Basu)
Col
Date : 07 Jul 2021 Dir Rtg
ARO Varanasi
 Appendix A
{Refer Rally Notification Para 4 (k) (ii)}

NON JUDICIAL STAMP PAPER

{SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR AFFIDAVIT (SOS/ SOEX)}

I am (No……………………….. Rank…………………………..

Name………………………………………. Willing to avail SOS/ SOEX benefits for only one son

Name ………………………………………………………... Whose date of birth is

…………………………… I have not availed SOS/ SOEX benefits for another sons earlier, if my

statement is found fake/ wrong at later stage, legal action can be initiated against me besides

cancellation of candidature by the military authority. I shall not challenge the same in the

Honorable Court of Law.

 Appendix B
{Refer Rally Notification Para 4 (o)}

NON JUDICIAL STAMP PAPER (Rs 10/-)

(SUGGESTED FORMAT FOR AFFIDAVIT)
PASSPORT
1. I, Name ________________ Son of _____________ while applying for enrolment
SIZE PHOTO
in Army solemnly affirm& state the following in my respect :-
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(a) I belong to the following Caste/ Religion :-

Caste _________ Sub Caste _________ Religion _______________

(b) My Residential Addresses are as under :-

(i) Permanent Home Address

Fathers Name _______________________ House No _______________

Vill/ Mohalla _________________________ Tehsil __________________

Dist __________________ State ______________PIN _______________

(ii) Postal Address

Fathers Name _______________________ House No _______________

Vill/ Mohalla _________________________ Tehsil __________________

Dist __________________ State ______________PIN ______________

(iii) I fully understand that if enrolled, a detailed verification of my character

andantecedents will be carried out by police and civil administration from my
permanent address submitted above and also places where I have resided in the
last five years.

(iv) My places of residence in the last five years are as stated under:-

S/No From To Residential Address in full i.e. House Number,

Lane/Street/Road, Vill/ Town/ Mohalla, Thana,
Post Office, Tehsil and District
(a)
(b)
(c)

(c) I am married/ unmarried.

(d) I hereby certify that I am not involved in any civil/ criminal case
OR
I was involved in following cases but was acquitted:-

(i) _____________

(ii) ______________

OR
Following court cases/ FIR are pending against me :-

(i) _____________

(ii) ______________

(e) Consent Certificate. I am below 18 yrs and my parents give their consent, for
attending theArmy Rect Rally. (if applicable)

Signature of Father ___________

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(f) I am authorised to attend UHQ rally because I am son/brother of

No_______________ Name______________________ Regt____________________

(g) I hereby certify that I, son of No________________

Name________________________ Regt ____________ am eligible for claiming
bonus marks as none of my brothers have been enrolledin Army earlier/ I am not
eligible to claim bonus marks (Cut whichever is not applicable).

2. I am aware that there is only one recruitment rally conducted in a recruiting year (01
April to 31 March) for every district and therefore I am entitled to attend only once every
recruiting year from my home town district based on my nativity/ domicile certificate. I fully
understand that if I attend another recruitment rally in the same recruiting year based on a
different district Nativity/ Domicile certificate, my candidature will be cancelled and if enrolled, I
will be dismissed from service.

3. I am attending this recruitment rally based on the Nativity/ Domicile certificate issued by
_______________________________________________(mention the state government)
details of which are as stated below:-

S/No Cert No Date of Issue Validity Issuing Authority

(a)
(b)
(c)

4. Details of nativity/ domicile certificate held by me in past (if any) are as stated below:-

S/No District Issued by Issuing date Present Status (Valid/

Expired)
(a)
(b)
(c)

5. I hereby certify that till date I have attended the following Army Recruitment Rallies:-

S/No Recruitment Army Month Category Nativity/ Domicile

Rally Venue Recruitment and Applied Certificate Address used
Office Year For
(a)
(b)
(c)

6. I give an undertaking that all documents submitted by me are correct. All documents
issued by government organization/ offices have been signed by authorised designated and
government officials. If any document at any stage is found fake or wrong info is furnished by
me, I am aware that I will be dismissed from service and FIR will be lodged against me.

Signature of Notary Signature of Candidate

 Appendix C
{Refer Rally Notification Para 7 (g)}

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE

(COVID-19 FREE/ ASYMPTOMATIC CERTIFICATE)

I, Dr __________________ of ________________________ (Name of Government

Hospital) is a registered medical practitioner and holding medical license register number

______________ have examined Mr ______________________ S/o ___________________

on date _______ 2021 and have found Mr _______________________ free from the following

disease: CORONA VIRUS Disease- COVID-19 currently asymptomatic.

Dated:

Stamp of Government Hospital __________________________

(Signature of Doctor with Stamp)
Dr ______________________
Government Hospital_______
Sector_____ Teh __________
Distt________ State________
Pin___________

Note:- Asymptomatic certificate should have proper stamp of Government Hospital and Doctor
with Registration Number of Doctor.
 Appendix D
{Refer Rally Notification Para 7 (h)}

NO RISK CERTIFICATE

It is certified that Mr___________________ (Name) S/o

___________________________ Registration Number/ Roll

Number_______________________ a candidate for recruitment rally, hereby certify that I

have no COVID-19 symptoms. I fully understand that travel to rally venue is at my own risk and

I or my family parents/ guardians shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or

reconsideration for participation in the same rally or any other relief from the Government if I

am infected with COVID-19 during my transit or during my selection process in the really.

.
Dated: (Signature of candidate)

COUNTERSIGNED

__________________________
Station: (Signature of Parent/Guardian)
Name____________________
Dated: Address__________________
_________________________
_________________________