Indian Army GD Exam
The Indian Army GD exam will be conducted in multiple phases. Candidates qualifying all the levels will be called for the recruitment process. The candidates who are willing to apply are suggested to check the official website for updates. Candidates can check the Indian Army Technical Exam here.
As soon as the official notification is released, the candidates can apply for the application form online. The official website will soon release the Indian Army GD Recruitment details which will include; important dates, vacancies, examination patterns, syllabus, selection technique, etc.
Indian Army GD Exam overview
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| Name of the Organization | Indian Army |
| Name of the Exam | Indian Army GD |
| Selection rounds | Two |
| Mode of Examination | Offline |
| Official website | www.joinindianarmy.nic.in |
Indian Army GD Eligibility Criteria
In order to appear for the selection round, an individual has to qualify through different criteria like educational, marital, nationality, physical and medical. All the details for every criterion are mentioned below:
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Educational Qualification
- The candidates need to have scored a minimum of 33 marks out of 100 in their core subjects in the 10th standard.
- The candidate’s aggregate should sum up to a minimum of 45%.
- The candidate’s best 5 will be considered for all calculations.
Class> |
Aggregate Percent |
Subject-wise Percent |
|---|---|---|
|
10th |
45 % |
33% |
Indian Army GD Age Limit
The candidates need to be under certain age criteria for appearing in the exam of Indian Army GD. The standard age criteria are mentioned in the table below:
Post |
Minimum Age |
Maximum Age |
|---|---|---|
|
Indian Army GD |
17.5 |
21 |
Marital Qualification
The official notification released also briefs about the marital status of the candidate. The candidate should be single or unmarried for joining the Indian Army GD.
Nationality Criteria
- The Nationality criteria allows citizens from multiple nations to join the Indian Army. The description is provided below:
- An Indian citizen
- A citizen of Nepal or Bhutan
- Tibetan refugee who has permanently settled in India prior to January 1, 1962.
- An Indian refugee who immigrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia, and Vietnam to permanently live in India.
- The above-mentioned candidates need to show their nationality certificate issued by the Government of India, except for the Gorkha citizen of Nepal.
Physical Qualifications
Apart from other criteria, a candidate is bound to go through a physical test also. The test is
| Region | Height (cms) | Weight (kgs) | Chest (cms) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Western Himalayan Region | 163 | 48 | 77 |
| Eastern Himalayan Region | 160 | 48 | 77 |
| Western Plains Region | 170 | 50 | 77 |
| Eastern Plains Region | 169 | 50 | 77 |
| Central Region | 168 | 50 | 77 |
| Southern Region | 166 | 50 | 77 |
There is a physical fitness test also, which involves the following activities:
- 1.6 km Run.
- Pull-ups
- Balance
- 9 Feet Ditch
Indian Army GD Exam Pattern
- The question paper consists of a total of 50 questions.
- Every question carries 2 marks. Thus, the total marks of the paper equal 100.
- In order to clear the exam, the candidates must score 32 marks out of 100.
- Every right answer consists of 02 marks.
- For every wrong answer attempted, there is a negative marking of 0.5 marks.
- For every unattempted question, no marks or penalty is applied.
- There is an exception for candidates who have NCC ‘C’ Certificate. The candidates with the NCC ‘C’ Certificate need not appear in this examination. Also, check Territorial Army Exam Pattern.
Subjects |
Number of Questions |
Marks |
|---|---|---|
|
General Knowledge |
15 |
30 |
|
General Science |
15 |
30 |
|
Mathematics |
15 |
30 |
|
Logical Reasoning |
05 |
10 |
|
Total |
50 |
100 |
Selection Process
Indian Army GD Selection Process
The selection process of the Indian Army GD Recruitment involves two rounds:
- Written Exam
- Physical Test
Indian Army GD Cut-Off 2022
The cutoff for the exam 2022 is yet to be released. For candidates to have an estimation, a cutoff based on the previous year’s data is drafted below. Also, check Territorial Army Exp. Cutoff here.
| Exam | Category | Minimum Qualifying Marks |
|---|---|---|
| The Indian Army | SCs, SC(A)s and STs | 30/100 |
| MBCs/DCs, OBCMs and BCMs | 35/100 | |
| Others | 40/100 |
Indian Army GD Salary Structure
The candidates who qualify all three rounds are selected and acquire eligibility for Salary. The Salary is paid according to the 7th Pay Commission. The salary is accompanied by other perks as well as allowances. Candidates can check the Territorial Army Salary & Benefits.
| Post | Pay |
|---|---|
| Initial Salary | Rs.23,527 |
| Basic Pay | Rs.21,700- Rs.69,100 |
Conclusion
The Indian Army GD will release the final date of conduction of the examination on the official website. Only candidates who pass the eligibility criteria can appear for the exam. The candidates are required to check for regular updates on the official website. All the important dates once released by the Indian Army GD will be updated on our website as well, for candidates to check.
