1. Selection Process
The Selection Process for Army (Tradesmen) are :-
- Written Examination (CBT)
- Physical Test
- Medical Test
2. Educational Qualification
10th / ITI /8th Pass
3. Age Limit
The Age limit for Army (Tradesmen) are
- Minimum – 17.5 Yrs
- Maximum – 21 Yrs
4. Physical Measurement Test
In Army (Tradesmen) physical test, the eligibility of candidates is measured as per height, weight and medical standards.
- Height – 166
- Weight – This Is Based On BMI Scale(BMI Scale pdf link)
- General Knowledge
- Logical Reasoning
- Mathematics
- General Science
GENERAL KNOWLEDGE
- India and its neighboring countries especially pertaining to History, Culture, Geography, and who’s who.
- Abbreviations
- Sports
- Awards and Prizes
- Terminology
- Indian Armed Forces.
- Continents and Sub Continents.
- Inventions and Discoveries.
- The Constitution of India.
- International Organizations.
- Books and Authors.
- Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India and at the world level in recent years.
- Current important world events.
- Prominent personalities etc.
LOGICAL REASONING
The questions will be based on the logical ability of the candidates of age group ranging between 16 to 20 years
MATHEMATICS
- Number Systems: Computation of Whole Number, Decimal and Fractions, Relationship between numbers.
- Fundamental Arithmetical Operations: HCF, LCM, Decimal fraction, Percentages, Ratio and Proportion, Square roots, Averages, Interest (Simple and Compound), Profit and Loss, Discount, Partnership Business, Time and distance, Time and work.
- Algebra: Basic algebraic problems.
- Geometry: Familiarity with elementary geometric figures and facts.
- Mensuration, Triangle, Quadrilaterals, Regular Polygons, Circle etc.
- Trigonometry: Trigonometry, trigonometric ratios, complementary angles, height and distances etc.
GENERAL SCIENCE
- Fundamental and day to day activities related topics of Physics & Chemistry.
- Biology: Difference between the living and non- living, basis of life – cells, protoplasm and tissues, growth and reproduction in plants and animals, elementary knowledge of the human body and its important organs, common epidemics, their causes and prevention etc.
Army (Tradesmen) Syllabus (PDF)
Army (Tradesmen) Syllabus (PDF)
Physical EFFICIENCY Test
| Minimum | Maximum | |
|---|---|---|
| 1600 Meters race | 5 min 30 seconds | 5 min 45 seconds |
| Ditch Jump | 9 feet | |
| Pull ups | 6 | 10 |
| Zig Zag Balance | ||
Marks for Physical:
1600 METERS RACE
GROUP-1 : Upto 5 min 30 seconds – 60 marks
GROUP-2: From 5 min 31 sec (to) 5 min 45 sec – 48 marks
PULL UPS
- 10 Pull Ups – 40 Marks
- 9 Pull Ups – 33 Marks
- 8 Pull Ups – 27 Marks
- 7 Pull Ups – 21 Marks
- 6 Pull Ups – 16 Marks
Written Examination Pattern
| Subject | Questions | Mark |
|---|---|---|
| General Knowledge (G.K) | 15 | 20 |
| General Science (G.S) | 15 | 30 |
| Mathematics | 15 | 30 |
| Logical Reasoning | 5 | 10 |
| Total | 50 | 100 |
| Qualifying Marks | - | 32 |
- Note: Negative Mark 0.5 for each wrong answer
- Duration : 60 Mins