This examination is held twice a year generally in the months of July and December, as advertised in the Employment News and leading newspapers.

Eligibility Conditions: 

Unmarried male Indian citizens are eligible.

Essential Qualification:

Matric or equivalent preferably with Science.

Age Limits: 

14 to 19 years (relaxable by 5 years for SC/ ST candidates).

Physical Standards: 

Weight-45 kg (Maximum). Height 150 cm (Minimum) and well-developed chest with minimum expansion of 5 cm.

Application Procedure: 

Candidates must submit their applications in the prescribed Performa published in the Employment News to the nearest Recruitment Zone by the prescribed date.

Selection Procedure: 

The subjects of the written examination, time allowed and the maximum marks for each paper will be as under: 

S.No. Subjects Max. Marks Time Allowed 

l. Mathematics 100 2.5 hours 
2. General Knowledge 100 2 hours