Indian Army Recruitment 2024: 220 Vacancies, Check Eligibility and Application Details
The Indian Army has opened applications for female candidates for the BSc Nursing Course for the year 2024 at various Colleges of Nursing under the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS). This announcement marks a significant opportunity for aspiring female nurses to join the esteemed ranks of the Indian Army’s medical workforce. The total number of seats available for this program is 220, distributed across six renowned institutions. Interested and eligible candidates are encouraged to visit the official Indian Army recruitment website, joinindianarmy.nic.in, to apply online and take the first step towards a promising career in military nursing.
The vacancies for the BSc Nursing course are spread across six colleges affiliated with various prestigious universities. The College of Nursing at the Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) Pune, affiliated with the Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS), has 40 seats available. Similarly, the College of Nursing at the Command Hospital (Eastern Command) Kolkata, affiliated with the West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS), offers 30 seats. Other institutions include the INHS Asvini, Mumbai (MUHS) with 40 seats, the Command Hospital (Central Command) Lucknow, affiliated with Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU), also with 40 seats, the Command Hospital (Air Force) Bangalore, affiliated with Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) with 40 seats, and the Army Hospital (Research & Referral) New Delhi, affiliated with Delhi University (DU), offering 30 seats.
To be eligible for these prestigious seats, candidates must meet specific educational qualifications. Only female candidates who have passed their 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Biology are eligible to apply. Moreover, they must have secured an aggregate of at least 50% marks in their final exams and should have passed the examination in their first attempt. This strict academic criterion ensures that only the most dedicated and qualified candidates make it to the selection process, maintaining the high standards of the Indian Army’s nursing cadre.
In addition to the educational requirements, there is an age limit for applicants. Candidates should have been born between October 1, 1999, and September 30, 2007. This age range ensures that the candidates are within the ideal age bracket for training and subsequent service. The selection procedure for these coveted seats involves multiple stages. Candidates must first appear for the Test of General Intelligence & General English (ToGIGE), followed by a Psychological Assessment, an Interview, and a Medical examination conducted at the Base Hospital in Delhi Cantt. This rigorous selection process ensures that only the most capable and well-rounded candidates are chosen.
The application fee for general and unreserved candidates is Rs 200, while candidates from SC/ST categories are exempted from paying the application fee. This inclusive approach aims to encourage applications from a diverse pool of candidates, ensuring equal opportunities for all eligible aspirants. For more detailed information and to apply for the BSc Nursing course, interested candidates should visit the official Indian Army recruitment website at joinindianarmy.nic.in. This initiative not only provides a robust platform for female candidates to pursue a career in nursing but also strengthens the healthcare capabilities of the Indian Army.
The Indian Army has announced application for female candidates for the admission of BSc Nursing Course for the year 2024 at Colleges of Nursing under Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS). The application is announced for filling of 220 seats available.
Interested and eligible female candidates can visit the official website of the Indian Army at joinindianarmy.nic.in. to apply online for the vacancies.
More Details:
Vacancies:
| Name of Institution | Affiliated University | No. of seats |
| CON, AFMC Pune | Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) | 40 |
| CON,CH (EC) Kolkata | West Bengal University of Health Sciences (WBUHS) | 30 |
| CON, INHS Asvini, Mumbai | Maharashtra University of Health Sciences (MUHS) | 40 |
| CON, CH (CC) Lucknow | Atal Bihari Vajpayee Medical University (ABVMU) | 40 |
| CON, CH (AF) Bangalore | Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS) | 40 |
| CON, AH (R&R) New Delhi | Delhi University (DU) | 30 |
Total seats: 220
Educational Qualification:
Only female candidates who have passed 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Biology can apply for the posts. They should have scored an aggregate of not less than 50 % marks in the final exams and should have passed the exam in the first attempt.
Age Limit:
The candidate should born between 1.10.199 and 30.09.2007.
Selection Procedure:
Candidates have to appear for Test of General Intelligence & General English (ToGIGE), Psychological Assessment, Interview and Medical examination at Base Hospital Delhi Cantt.
Application Fee:
- General/Unreserved: Rs 200
- SC/ST: Exempted from paying application fee.
For more details interested candidates can visit the official website of the Indian Army at joinindianarmy.nic.in.