army nursing related general knowledge

Hey Veena.

Here are some facts related to joining the Military service as a nurse. This is applicable for all female candidates only. For the female candidates who have completed their graduation/post graduation degree ie MSc Nursing or Bsc Nursing can apply for grant of Short Service Commission in the Military Nursing Service.

ELIGIBILITY-

• To apply for this you must be a citizen of India.
• You must have completed your graduation/ postgraduation in Nursing from any recognized University.
• You are also required to be a registered Nurse  from a State Nursing Council.
• They have also laid out Physical Fitness criteria which will be assessed as per Military Standards by Military Authorities. X-Ray examination of Chest and USG (of abdomen) will be done.
• The physical fitness of selected candidates will finally be determined by a Medical Board.
• Candidates who are pregnant at the time of medical examination and joining for commission will be rejected being temporarily medically unfit.
• Marital status. The marital status of a candidate can be any of the following specified- Single/Married/Divorcee or otherwise legally separated /Widow.

MODE OF SELECTION-

• Selection will be based on a writtezn test, interview and medical examination.
• The written test will be for 100 marks  consisting of objective type questions based on Nursing, English language and General intelligence. There will be no negative marking.
• After the result is declared shortlisted candidates will be called for an interview. Those who clear the interview will be called for  Medical Examination.

How to apply?

The online application will be released on their website- www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. The procedure for filling up of the application form, payment, admit card and other process will be mentioned on the same website.  You would require the following during the whole process-

• Matriculation Certificate/School Leaving Certificate (indicating date of birth)
• Valid registration certificate of upgraded PG/PB B Sc /B Sc Nursing course.
• PG/PB B Sc /B Sc Nursing certificate & marklists.
• NCC Certificate, if any
• Character Certificate issued by a Gazetted Officer
• Proof of Indian Nationality (Nationality/Domicile certificate/Voter ID/Aadhar Card/Passport/any other proof)
• No objection certificate from the present employer, if employed.
• One self addressed envelope with Rs 40/- postal stamp for speed-post (of call letters if selected).
• Copy of release order if previously served in Military Nursing Service
• In case of change of name, copy of Gazette Notification/any other authority clearly highlighting your new name

In case you need any other detail regarding the same then you can use the link which is given below.

http://joinindianarmy.nic.in/alpha/Eligibility-military-nursing-service.htm

You can use the link given below to apply for the same.

http://joinindianarmy.nic.in/alpha/ApplicantEligibility.htm

Best of luck!