As part of its continued efforts to connect with youth and raise awareness about career opportunities in the Indian Army, the Army Recruiting Office (ARO) Narangi conducted a comprehensive outreach programme on 23 July 2025 at CATC-75, 1 Assam Battalion NCC, hosted at a reputed School in Guwahati.
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from 435 NCC cadets, including 145 girls and 290 boys, all keen to understand the pathways to serve the nation through a career in the Indian Army.
The programme was graced by senior military dignitaries including Brig AK Borah, VSM, Commander, NCC Group HQ, Guwahati, and Col Manohar Deshmukh, Commanding Officer, 1 Assam Battalion NCC.
Key Highlights of the Programme:
• An inspiring motivational lecture was delivered by the Director Recruiting, Assistant Recruiting Officer, and team from ARO Narangi, focusing on encouraging young aspirants to “Join the Indian Army”.
• The session covered a broad range of topics including:
• Life in the Indian Army – operational experiences and facilities.
• Officer Entry Schemes and Agniveer recruitment features.
• Eligibility criteria for technical entries, including educational qualifications.
• Bonus marks offered for NCC, ITI, and sports achievements.
• Step-by-step guidance on the Common Entrance Exam (CEE), rally process, and use of the Join Indian Army (JIA) portal.
• Anti-touting and fraud awareness to safeguard candidates during the recruitment process.
• Career opportunities for women in the Indian Army.
The outreach aimed to not only inform but also motivate young cadets to aspire for a challenging and honourable career in the armed forces, while clarifying doubts and busting myths around the recruitment process.
(PRO Defence Guwahati)
