Question : RECRUITMENT CENTRES

(a) whether vacancies are divided State-wise for the recruitment in Army;

(b) if so, whether the Government proposes to provide equal opportunities to all by not sticking to the policy;

(c) the State-wise details of number of recruitment centres in the country including the State of Uttar Pradesh;

(d) the State-wise details of number of recruitments made in the three wings of the armed forces during the last one year and current financial year;

(e) whether recruitments have also been made from rural and backward areas;

(f) if so, the details thereof and if not, the reasons therefor; and

(g) whether minimum qualification required for recruitment in Army in the State of Jammu and Kashmir are same for all districts?

MINISTER OF DEFENCE (SHRI A.K. ANTONY)

(a) & (b): In Army, vacancies of Other Ranks (ORs) are divided amongst States and Union Territories (UTs) based on their Recruitable Male Population (RMP) which provides equitable opportunity to youth from all States / UTs. Officers are recruited on the basis of all India open competitive examinations.

(c) State wise details of recruitment Centres of Army, Navy & Air Force set up in the country, including State of Uttar Pradesh, is enclosed as Annexure-I.

(d) State wise details of candidates recruited as ORs in the Armed Forces during last one year and the current financial year are at Annexure-II.

(e) & (f): Recruitment in the Armed Forces is made from all over the country including rural and backward areas which is a continuous and ongoing process.

(g) In the State of Jammu and Kashmir, dispensation in educational qualification for recruitment of ORs is available in some districts.