Procedure to Join Army as Nurse

I have completed B. Sc Nursing and now want to join Indian Army as Nursing Staff so please give me the procedure to join as Nurse?

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Indian army recruits Nursing Staff through examinations and this exam is known as Indian Army Soldiers Nursing Assistant (M.E.R) Examination. This exam is held four times a year.

Procedure of Indian Army Nursing Examination:

Checking of Documents
Physical measurements
Physical fitness test
Medical examination
Written examination
Preparation of merit list
Enrollment and Dispatch of selected candidates in order of merit to Center


Eligibility Criteria:

Nationality: Unmarried male Indian citizens (including those of Nepal)

Age: 17½-23 Years

Educational Qualifications: SSLC/Metric (Maths, English & Biology)


Physical Standards:

Western Himalayan Region
Height (Cms) Weight (Kgs) Chest (Cms)
166 163* 48 77

Eastern Himalayan Region
Height (Cms) Weight (Kgs) Chest (Cms)
160 157* 48 77

Western Plains Region
Height (Cms) Weight (Kgs) Chest (Cms)
170 50 77

Eastern Plains Region
Height (Cms) Weight (Kgs) Chest (Cms)
169 50 77

Central Region
Height (Cms) Weight (Kgs) Chest (Cms)
168 167* 50 77

Southern Region
Height (Cms) Weight (Kgs) Chest (Cms)
165 50 77


Physical Fitness Tests (PFT):

(a) 1 Mile Run
(b) Pull Ups
(c) Balance
(d) 9 Feet Ditch


Indian Army Nursing Written Exams:

Paper- I:
IQ
Numerical ability
General knowledge
Current affairs

Duration of papers: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 100
Pass Marks: 32


Paper-II:
Chemistry
Biology

Duration: 30 minutes
Marks: 150
Pass marks: 16


Indian Army Nursing Exam’s Contact Details
Army Headquarters
The Director – Recruiting (Officer Selection)
Addl. Directorate General of Recruiting
West Block III, R.K. Puram
Army Headquarters, New Delhi 110 066
Tel:+91-11-26196220
Fax: +91-11-26196205
E-mail: recruitingofficers@vsnl.net