Thousands gather for Army recruitment rally in Baramulla
Srinagar, Nov 11: Baramulla town witnessed a huge response this morning as thousands of young candidates assembled for the Army recruitment rally organized by the 161 Infantry Battalion Territorial Army (Home & Hearth) Jammu and Kashmir Light Infantry (JAK LI).
News agency KINS reported that the recruitment drive, which began at 6:00 AM at Ganthmulla, will continue until November 17, 2024, screening aspirants from various districts for different soldier roles within the Territorial Army.
“From early this morning, candidates gathered here to try their luck at the Army recruitment drive. I even observed that thousands of candidates began arriving as early as 4 a.m., forming long queues for the recruitment,” one of the officials told KINS.
Officials said that this rally provides a structured opportunity for eligible candidates from designated areas, including Baramulla, Kupwara, Ganderbal, Budgam, and Bandipora, to undergo document verification, physical screening, and medical examinations.
The recruitment schedule is organized by the Army, with Baramulla’s candidates being screened on November 11-12, Ganderbal and Budgam on 13 and Kupwara and Bandipora on November 14.
The positions available include roles such as Soldier General Duty, Clerk, Chef, and several specialized trades like Artisan Woodworker and Equipment Repairer. Additionally, two reserved days on November 16 and 17 will allow for the completion of pending medical exams.
The Territorial Army has emphasized that certain roles, including clerks and tradesmen, are open only to the residents of Jammu and Kashmir Union Territory.–(KINS)
