Rcruitment rally: Record turn out
Source: The Sangai Express
Imphal, July 01 2012:
The recruitment rally being conducted at Senapati district headquarters with the mandate of recruitment of Other Ranks (OR) in general and technical vacancy of the Indian Army from the State of Manipur has been a great success with about 16,000 Army aspirants turning out for the recruitment rally.
The recruitment process was flagged off by GOC Red Shield Division Major General Binoy Poonnen on July 21 .
The rally is being conducted by Director, Area Recruitment Office (ARO) Rangapahar assisted by ARO Silchar and a team of medical officers, said a P1B (D W) statement adding that to ensure just, equal, fair and credible recruitment process all tests are being conducted in a transparent manner by employing latest technology in the presence of locals and media.
Col BS Yadav and Col Ajay Tomar, Area Recruitment Officer (ARO) have expressed their satisfaction and happiness over the overwhelming response.
They also appreciated the high standards of physical fitness, zeal and enthusiasm displayed by the prospective candidates from all over Manipur.
The recruitment rally has so far seen unprecedented re-sponse where in about 16,000 youths from all over Manipur participated in the last three days while over 1000 candidates have cleared the first stage.
Observing that the record response of the youths to j oin Indian Army exhibit their desire to join the mainstream, the statement also informed that Maj Gen Poonnen has complemented the people of Manipur for their efforts in coming forward to seek a way out of insurgency and in joining the mainstream.