Over 10,000 youths participate in Army recruitment drive in Patiala

Nearly 10,000 youngsters from Patiala, Fatehgarh Sahib, Sangrur, Mansa, Barnala, and Malerkotla—who had cleared the written examination—participated in large numbers in the eight-day long Army recruitment drive in Patiala for the selection of Agniveers organised by Indian Army and the district administration at Polo Ground in Patiala. The pass rate in the physical test rose to around 65 per cent, significantly higher than previous years.

Director, Recruiting, Army Recruitment Office Patiala, said the rally reflected the growing interest of Indian youth in joining the Armed Forces, aided by the impact of recent Operation Sindoor.

He praised the district administration for ensuring a smooth, fair, and transparent process, highlighting the provision of breakfast, lunch, tea, and water to all participants.

The rally, organised by the Zonal Recruiting Office (ZRO) Jalandhar with support from Kharga Corps, Airawat Division, and local administration, also received appreciation from senior Army officials. Chief of Staff, Western Command, Lt Gen Mohit Wadhwa and Maj Gen Birender Singh Bisht GOC, Airawat Division reviewed the arrangements, motivated the candidates, and thanked the civil administration and police for their cooperation.

Deputy Commissioner Dr Preeti Yadav, after inspecting the arrangements, attributed the rally’s success to the Army’s transparency and professionalism, along with full youth participation.

Former Member of Parliament Preneet Kaur and Punjab BJP Mahila Morcha President Jai Inder Kaur, meanwhile, celebrated the auspicious festival of Raksha Bandhan with soldiers at the Army Headquarters in Patiala.