The Indian Army has announced major change in the recruitment process under the Agnipath Scheme. Candidates will now have to first appear for an online CEE. The CEE would be followed by physical fitness test, physical measurement test at the recruitment rally site along with medical exam. Thereafter, a merit list would be drawn followed by allocation of arms and services to those selected. After completing the documentation and enrolment , they would report to the respective assigned training centres.
The new process will be implemented from the next recruitment cycle of 2023-24. The first online CEE is likely be held in April 23 at around 200 locations across the country. Online applications for registration is likely to open from mid-Feb 2023, once notification is issued.
The changed methodology will ensure increased focus on cognitive aspect during selection. It will have wider outreach across the country and reduce the large crowds seen during recruitment rallies to make these more manageable and easier to conduct.
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