Recruitment in Army for Other
Ranks is broad based. Every male citizen, irrespective of caste, class, religion
and domicile, is eligible for recruitment in the Army, provided the person meets
the laid down age, educational, physical and medical standards. It s carried out
according to the Recruitable Male Population (RMP) of each state. RMP of a state
is reckoned to be 10 percent of male population of the state.
A new system of recruitment has
been introduced with effect from 1April 1998. Under the revised system,
recruitment of Jawans in the Army is carried out through Open recruitment
rallies planned well in advance, keeping in view the geographical, demographical
and topographical considerations. At least one such rally is held each month,
combining districts, areas and regions, depending up on the response
anticipated. Advance publicity is made of a rally in particular area / district
Territorial Army Territorial Army is an organization of units formed by
ordinary citizens from all walks of life who generally, while continuing to
pursue their normal vocations also volunteer for military service. These citizens
on joining the Territorial Army undergo a short period of rigorous training,
which makes them reasonably competent soldiers. They join their units for
two months every year for refresher training to keep in touch with the art
of soldering. Whenever a need arises, personnel of the Territorial Army are
called up for active service and join their units within a specified time
frame. Territorial army have participated in wars along with the regular Indian
Army. They have been raised to maintain essential services like Railways,
Oil sector and Medical (Departmental Units) during emergencies. Some
units formed for national development tasks lie re-afforestation and reclamation
of wasteland have rendered commendable services.