Havildar recruitment in Indian Army is conducted for two groups of candidates – Group X and Group Y. Those candidates having qualified B.Sc, B.Ed, B.A, BCA, M.A, M.Sc, or MCA courses are categorized under Group X category while BA, B.Sc or BCA qualified ones can attend Group Y category recruitment. Selection process for both categories comprise of screening, physical test, written exam and teaching aptitude test /interview.

Eligibility Criteria for Havildar Recruitment in Indian Army

The recruitment for Havildar post in Indian Army is organized for two main groups in Indian Army such as – Group X and Group Y. Graduation is the minimum qualification required to apply

For Group X category

It is possible to take any of the graduation or post graduation courses which is as follows –

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Computer Applications
• Bachelor of Elementary Education
• Master of Arts
• Master of Science
• Master of Computer Applications

For Group Y category

Candidates need to complete graduation in any of the following courses -

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Science
• Bachelor of Computer Applications

For both Group X and Group Y categories, B.A degree must be obtained in any of the following subjects.

Bachelor of Arts

• Urdu Literature
• Sociology
• Psychology
• Political Science
• Mathematics
• History
• Hindi Literature
• Geography
• English Literature
• Economics

Those holding Bachelor of Science / Bachelor of Computer Applications degree must have obtained the qualification in the following streams.

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Botany
• Zoology
• Biology
• Electronics
• Computer Science

Only male candidates can take part in the recruitment process. The age limit falls between 20 - 25 years.

Selection Procedure for Havildar Recruitment in Indian Army

The selection procedure includes the following sections -

Section 1 – Screening

An initial screening will be conducted for candidates based on the programme issued by the respective recruiting offices.

Section 2 – Physical Fitness Test

A detailed physical test will be administered for candidates covering the following physical procedures –

• 9’ Feet ditch - must pass
• Pull ups (Beam) - minimum 6 pull ups
• Run race - 1.6 Km — maximum time — 6.20 minutes
• Zig Zag balance - must pass

Section 3 – Written Examination

It is compulsory for candidates to pass the first two sections of selection to possibly attend the written exam. The written exam comprise of 3 parts which is mentioned below –

Part A – Compulsory paper – Total marks – 25 questions (each section) – Pass marks -10 marks (each section)

• General Knowledge
• General English

Part B – (For candidates of B.Sc/M.Sc/MCA/BCA level) - Total marks – 25 questions (each section) – Pass marks -10 marks (for each section)

• Mathematics
• Physics
• Chemistry
• Biology
• Computer Science

Part C – (For candidates of M.A/B.A level) - Total marks – 25 questions (each section) – Pass marks -10 marks (each section)

• History
• Geography,
• Political Science
• Economics

It is to be noted that for both Part B and Part C of written exam, candidates can choose any two subject sections of their choice and attempt the same.

Section 4 – Teaching Aptitude Test /Interview

On qualifying written exam, candidates should attend teaching aptitude test /interview. Depending on candidate’s performance in the same, the final merit list will be issued.