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 1 April 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.
