Kohima, May 21 (MExN): An army recruitment rally was conducted in Kohima at IG Stadium from May 18 to 20 exclusively for the youths of Nagaland.
The dates for rally of respective districts were May 18 for (Tuensang, Mon, Mokokchung, Longleng, Khipre & Peren), May 19 for (Zunheboto, Wokha & Dimapur) and May 20 for (Kohima & Phek).
“An overwhelming response from youth who had registered from all districts including remote areas of Nagaland to be recruited in Army was a warm welcome this year. The wave of surge in candidates to join the elite profession of valour and pride from the Eastern most State of the Country will go a long way in bringing about rapid socio-economic development of Naga Hill Tribes,” Col C Konwer, PRO (Defence) stated in a press release.
The participants were tested for 1.6 Km run, 9 feet ditch jump, Pull ups and Zig Zag Balance. Later medical tests were conducted for all the successful candidates. These candidates would be now called for written tests at Dimapur on July 30 and 31.
The rally was flagged off by Brigadier Sanjeev Nagpal, Deputy Director General of Recruiting for the Northeast India.
