Indian Army Recruitment has released the advertisement for the recruitment of Religious Teacher (Dharm Guru) and Havildar Surveyor Automated Cartographer under the Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) category. Interested candidates who meet the eligibility criteria can apply online between 16th February 2023 to 20th March 2023.

Details of Indian Army Recruitment (JCO) 2023:

Post Name:

• Religious Teacher (Dharm Guru)
• Havildar Surveyor Automated Cartographer (SAC)

Important Dates:

• Application Start Date: 16th February 2023
• Application End Date: 20th March 2023
• Admit Card Release Date: To be announced
• Written Exam (CEE): Check the official website for exact dates
• Result: As per the schedule set by Indian Army

Eligibility Criteria:

For Religious Teacher (Dharm Guru):

• Educational Qualification: Candidates must have a degree in theology or equivalent. Specific qualifications for each religion (Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, and Christianity) will be mentioned in the detailed advertisement.
• Age Limit: Generally between 25 years to 34 years (Age relaxation as per government rules for reserved categories).

For Havildar Surveyor Automated Cartographer (SAC):

• Educational Qualification:
  • 10+2 with Science (Physics, Chemistry, Maths) or B.Sc with Geology, Geography, Computer Science, etc.
  • Candidates should have knowledge of survey-related work and computerized mapping.
• Age Limit: Typically between 20 years to 25 years. Age relaxation will be provided as per government norms for reserved categories.

Selection Process:

The selection process will generally include the following stages:

1. Physical Fitness Test (PFT):

   • Physical standards will be checked during the recruitment process.

2. Written Examination (CEE):

   • Religious Teacher: Questions will cover general knowledge, religious studies, and current affairs.
   • Havildar SAC: Questions will be based on general knowledge, reasoning, mathematics, and subject-specific knowledge (Surveying and Mapping).

3. Medical Examination:

   • Candidates will undergo medical testing as per the Army's medical standards.

4. Final Merit List:

   • Based on performance in the written exam, physical test, and medical exam, a final merit list will be prepared.

Syllabus:

• For Religious Teacher (Dharm Guru):

  • General Knowledge: History, Geography, Sports, Current Affairs.
  • Religious Studies: Knowledge about the specific religion they are applying for (Hinduism, Buddhism, Islam, Christianity).
  • Reasoning and Aptitude: Basic reasoning questions to test problem-solving abilities.

• For Havildar SAC:

  • General Knowledge: Geography, Current Affairs, and general science.
  • Mathematics: Basic arithmetic, geometry, algebra.
  • Survey and Mapping: Basics of surveying and mapping, computer applications related to cartography.

Pay Scale:

• The pay scale for both positions will align with the Junior Commissioned Officer (JCO) salary, which generally ranges between Rs. 35,400 to Rs. 1,12,400 (Level 6) per month along with other allowances.

How to Apply:

1. Visit the Official Indian Army Recruitment Website: Indian Army Official Website
2. Register/Login: Create a new account or log in if you already have one.
3. Fill the Online Application Form: Enter your personal and educational details in the form.
4. Upload Documents: Upload scanned copies of documents such as educational certificates, identity proof, passport-sized photographs, and signature.
5. Application Fee: Check if there is any fee for applying. (Usually, there is no fee for Army recruitment, but check the official notification for any updates).
6. Submit the Application: After reviewing the details, submit the application form.
7. Print the Confirmation Page: After submission, take a printout of the application for future reference.

Admit Card:

• Once the application process is complete, the Admit Card will be available for download. Candidates can download their admit cards for the Written Exam (CEE) from the official Indian Army website by logging into their account.