Agartala, Oct 11: The Indian Army will conduct a five-day Agniveer recruitment rally in Agartala from October 13 to 17, with 1,203 shortlisted candidates set to participate in the second phase of the selection process, officials said on Sunday.
The rally will be held at the Dasharath Deb State Sports Complex in Badharghat under the supervision of the Army Recruiting Office (ARO), Silchar, with support from the local civil administration and Army units.
A total of 4,885 candidates registered for this year’s recruitment process, marking a 92 per cent increase over the previous year. The number of shortlisted candidates has also risen by 62 per cent compared with last year, reflecting growing interest in joining the armed forces, officials said.
Candidates from all districts of Tripura will participate in the recruitment drive and undergo physical fitness tests, physical measurements, medical examinations and document verification.
The physical fitness assessment will include a 1.6-kilometre run, pull-ups, a nine-foot ditch crossing and a zigzag balance test. Candidates will also be assessed against the prescribed physical standards as part of the selection process.
The Army has informed shortlisted candidates through their registered email addresses and issued admit cards for participation in the rally. Candidates have been advised to report to the venue on their allotted dates with their admit cards and all required documents for verification.
The recruitment rally is part of the second phase of selection under the Agnipath scheme. Candidates will be evaluated according to the prescribed eligibility criteria and selection standards, officials said.
The Army reiterated its commitment to conducting the recruitment process in a transparent and merit-based manner, ensuring that candidates are assessed in accordance with established procedures.
The civil administration in Agartala and personnel of the Red Shield Division have made arrangements for the smooth conduct of the five-day event. Officials are coordinating logistical and administrative support to facilitate the participation of candidates arriving from different parts of the state.
The rally will provide shortlisted aspirants an opportunity to demonstrate their fitness and meet the Army’s prescribed requirements. Candidates who qualify at the relevant stages will be eligible to proceed further in the selection process, officials added.
