Indian Army Soldier Nursing Assistants (M.E.R.) Examination

This examination is held four times a year as advertised in the Employment News and leading newspapers.

Eligibility: Unmarried male Indian citizens (including those of Nepal) are eligible.

Educational Qualifications: Matriculation or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, English and Biology.

Age Limits: 16 to 23 years.

Physical Standards:
Height: 167 cms, relaxable for certain regions
Weight: 50 kg, relaxable for certain regions
Chest: 77/82 cm

Application Procedure:
Blank application forms are available free of cost at local Recruitment Offices, District Collector's Office, Zila Parishads and Employment Exchanges. Candidates are at liberty to send their application on plain paper, handwritten/typed but as per format.

Selection Procedure:
Paper I (Time: 45 minutes-Max. Marks: 100)
The eligible candidates are called for a written test in
(i) General Intelligence
(ii)Mathematical Aptitude
(iii)General Knowledge

Paper II (Time: 45 minutes Max. Marks: 100)
In this about 50 marks questions on Chemistry and Physics and 50 marks questions on Biology are asked. In Chemistry section, there is stress on equations and numerical problems.

Other Benefits: Free ration, clothing, accommodation and allied services, medical treatment for self and family, group housing scheme benefits, building loan facilities, canteen facilities, etc.

Promotion: A candidate recruited through the Indian Army Soldiers Nursing Assistants M.E.R Exam can become a Commissioned Officer subject to certain conditions. Numerous NCO / JCO posts have been created to improve career prospects and post retirement benefits.

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