• Overview
The Indian Army is an excellent source of skilled man power. Every year Indian army recruits lakhs of young people to its different wings through different examination.
Indian Army Soldiers (Technical) M.E.R. Examination is one of them. Indian Army Soldiers Technical examination is held four times a year.
• Eligibility
Nationality: Unmarried Indian male citizens (including those of Nepal) are eligible.
Age: 17½-23 Years.
Educational Qualification: 10+2 / Intermediate exam passed in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English. No weightage for higher qualification.
Western Himalayan Region
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J&K,HP, Punjab Hills (Area South & West of the Inter state Border between HP & Punjab and North and east of road of Mukerian, Hoshiarpur, Garhshankar, Ropar ) Garhwal & Kumaon regions of Uttranchal.
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166
163*
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48
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77
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Eastern Himalayan Region
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Nagaland, Manipur, Tripura, Mizoram, Meghalaya , Assam , Arunachal Pradesh , Sikkim and Hill Region of West Bengal ( Darjeeling and Kalimpong Districts)
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160
157*
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48
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77
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Western Plains Region
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Punjab, Haryana, Chandigarh , Delhi , Rajasthan and Western UP ( Meerut and Agra Division)
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170
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50
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77
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Eastern Plains Region
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Eastern UP, Bihar, West Bengal and Orissa
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169
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50
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77
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Central Region
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Madhya Pradesh, Chattisgarh, Gujarat Maharashtra, Dadar, Nagar-Haveli, Daman and Diu
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168
167*
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50
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77
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Southern Region
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Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Goa And Pondicherry
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165
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50
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77
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• Paper pattern
1. Checking of documents.
2. Physical measurements.
3. Physical fitness test.
4. Medical examination.
5. Written examination.
6. Preparation of merit list.
7. Enrolment and Dispatch of selected candidates in order of merit to Centres.
Paper – l : It generally comprises of questions on IQ, Numerical ability general knowledge and current affairs. Duration of papers is 60 minutes.
Total marks: 100
Pass Marks: 32
Paper – II: It generally comprises of Physics, Chemistry and Maths. Duration – 30 minutes Total marks 50 marks pass Marks-16.In addition to paper 1 Sol Tech to qualify in their respective paper.
• How to apply?
Kindly visit the official website.