Army Havildar and Naib Subedar Recruitment 2025

🎓 Educational Qualifications (Full Details)

1. Havildar (General Duty / Technical / Clerk / Other Trades)

General Eligibility:

Must have passed 10+2 (Intermediate) from any recognized board.

Post-wise requirements:

Havildar (General Duty)

10+2 passed in any stream.

Havildar (Clerk / Store Keeper Technical)

10+2 passed with 60% marks (50% in each subject).

Must have studied English & Maths/Accounts/Book Keeping at 10+2 level.

Havildar (Technical)

10+2 passed with Physics, Chemistry, Maths (PCM).

Minimum 50% in each subject and overall 60% marks preferred.

Havildar (Education)

Graduation in Science/Arts/Commerce depending on the discipline.

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2. Naib Subedar (Sports / Technical / Clerical / Religious Teacher / Musician etc.)

Naib Subedar (Sports)

10+2 passed.

Must be a certified player at National/International/State level.

Naib Subedar (Technical)

10+2 with Physics, Chemistry, Maths (PCM).

Diploma/degree in technical fields (as applicable).

Naib Subedar (Religious Teacher)

Graduation in concerned religious discipline/stream.

Naib Subedar (Musician / Band)

10th/12th passed with training experience in music or band instruments.

> Note:
Exact qualifications may vary in the official notification. Aspirants should always cross-verify.

🛡 Detailed Mode of Selection

1. Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

Includes:

Running

Zig-zag balance

Push-ups/squats (as applicable)

(No dangerous instructions are provided here.)

2. Physical Measurement Test (PMT)

Height

Chest (expansion measurement)

Weight

(Standards differ by region & category.)

3. Document Verification

Verification of:

Identity

Educational qualification

Sports certificates (if applicable)

Caste certificate

Domicile proof

4. Written Examination

Objective-type test based on:

General Knowledge

Reasoning

Mathematics

English (post-specific)

5. Skill/Practical Test (Only for Specific Posts)

Clerical typing test

Music test (for band)

Language proficiency test (for Religious Teacher)

6. Final Merit List

Based on:

Written exam performance

Physical test performance

Document verification.

📝 How Can Fill Exam Form? (Step-by-Step Instructions)

1. Visit the Official Indian Army Website

Go to www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

2. Registration

Click "JCO/OR Apply/Login".

New users must register with:

Name

Email

Mobile number

Aadhaar (if required)

3. Login to the Dashboard

Use your email/mobile & password.

4. Fill the Application Form

Personal information

Address

Educational qualifications

Sports certificates (if applying for Naib Subedar Sports)

Upload photo & signature

5. Document Upload

Scanned copies of:

10th/12th mark sheets

ID proof

Category certificate

Sports certificates (if required)

6. Review Your Application

Double-check all entries carefully.

7. Submit the Form

Click Submit.

Download the Acknowledgment Slip.

8. Print the Form

Keep 2–3 printouts for future use.

📘 Exam Details (Instructions Only)

Carry Admit Card, ID proof, and photographs.

Reach the exam center 30 minutes before time.

Follow all instructions given by the exam staff.

No mobile phones or electronic gadgets allowed.

Sit only in your allotted seat.

Read all questions carefully before answering.

Maintain discipline throughout the exam.

📚 Complete Exam Syllabus (Subject-Wise)

1. General Knowledge

Indian History

Geography

Indian Polity

Economy

Current Affairs

Sports

Environment & Ecology

Basic Defence knowledge (non-sensitive)

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2. Reasoning Ability

Analogies

Coding-decoding

Series

Classification

Puzzle-type questions

Direction sense

Non-verbal reasoning

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3. Mathematics

Number System

HCF & LCM

Ratio & Proportion

Average

Percentage

Profit & Loss

Time & Work

Time & Distance

Simple & Compound Interest

Mensuration

Algebra (basic)

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4. English

Grammar (Tenses, Articles, Prepositions)

Comprehension

Vocabulary

Synonyms & Antonyms

One-word substitutions

Error spotting

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📥 How Can Download Complete Syllabus?

1. Visit joinindianarmy.nic.in

2. Go to the JCO/OR Notifications section

3. Select Havildar & Naib Subedar Recruitment 2025

4. Click on Syllabus PDF

5. Download and save/print it