The Army is organising a major recruitment drive for youth in the Territorial Army in Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts.

The recruitment will be done for the 159 Infantry Battalion (Territorial Army), Dogra, which will commence on February 12 at the sports stadium, Doda, and will culminate on February 20.

The recruitment drive will be for the youth between the age group of 18 and 42 of Udhampur, Kishtwar, Ramban and Doda districts for the posts of soldier (general duty), clerk and tradesman. The minimum qualification for soldier is matric with 45 per cent marks whereas for clerk, it is Class XII in any stream with minimum 60 per cent marks in aggregate and 50 per cent marks in every subject with computer knowledge.

Last year, militant activity in Doda, Kishtwar and Ramban districts was witnessed and a few youth also joined the militant ranks which brought focus back on the region. There were also intelligence inputs that Pakistan is trying to push in militants through the International Border and is sending them to these districts with a plan to recruit more youth.

At this time, providing educated youth a job opportunity will prove detrimental to the plans of militant outfits and youth will get their desired jobs at their doorsteps.

Courtesy:The Tribune,Jan14,2019