Indian Army Nursing Assistant & Sepoy Pharma Recruitment 2026 - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Indian Army Nursing Assistant & Sepoy Pharma Recruitment 2026 - Full Notification, Eligibility, Salary

Indian Army Nursing Assistant & Sepoy Pharma Recruitment 2026: Overview

The Indian Army has released a major notification for the recruitment of Soldier Technical (Nursing Assistant/Nursing Assistant Veterinary) and Sepoy Pharma for the year 2026. This is an excellent opportunity for candidates with a background in Science (10+2) and Pharmacy (D.Pharm/B.Pharm) to join the Indian Army.

Recruitment Type: This recruitment involves a Competitive Online Common Entrance Examination followed by Physical Fitness Tests, Medical Exams, and Adaptability Tests. It is not a direct recruitment based solely on merit or interview.

Key Highlights

Vacancy Details

Vacancies are distributed across various Zonal Recruitment Offices (ZROs) including Jabalpur, Chennai, Shillong, Kolkata, Pune, Ambala, IRO Delhi, Jalandhar, Lucknow, Jaipur, Bangalore, and Danapur. Specific numbers are provided in the zone-wise notification PDFs.

Eligibility Criteria

1. Educational Qualification

• Soldier Technical (Nursing Assistant / NA Veterinary):
  • 10+2/Intermediate pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English.
  • Minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 40% marks in each subject.
• Sepoy Pharma:
  • 10+2/Intermediate pass.
  • Must have qualified D.Pharma with minimum 55% marks (OR B.Pharma with minimum 50% marks).
  • Mandatory: Registered with State Pharmacy Council or Pharmacy Council of India.

2. Age Limit & Relaxation

• Minimum Age: 17.5 Years
• Maximum Age: 25 Years
• Age Calculation Date: Based on the date of birth on the 10th class certificate (usually calculated as of 01 Oct 2025/2026 - refer to specific notification).
• Age Relaxation: Applicable as per Government of India rules for SC/ST/OBC and NCC candidates.

Selection Process & Examination Structure

The selection is a multi-stage process designed to test mental and physical fitness.

Selection Stages

1. Online Common Entrance Examination (CEE): Objective type multiple-choice questions.
2. Physical Fitness Test (PFT): 1.6 km run, beam pull-ups, zig-zag balance, and 9-foot ditch.
3. Physical Measurement Test (PMT): Height, Weight, and Chest measurements.
4. Medical Examination: Comprehensive health checkup.
5. Adaptability Test: For candidates selected after medicals.
6. Document Verification: Final check of certificates.

Online Exam Pattern (CEE)

Negative Marking

Yes. There is a negative marking of 0.5 marks (1/4th) for every wrong answer in the Online CEE.

Syllabus Highlights

• General Knowledge: History, Geography, Sports, Constitution, Basics of Computer Science, Current Affairs.
• General Science: Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Focus on Human Body, Diseases, Nutrition for NA).
• Mathematics: Up to 10th standard (Algebra, Geometry, Arithmetic, Mensuration).
• Reasoning: Logical puzzles, Coding-Decoding, Series.

Application Fee

How to Apply

1. Visit the official website joinindianarmy.nic.in.
2. Navigate to the "Rally Notification" or "Recruitment" section to view the specific notification for your region (ZRO).
3. Click on the "Apply Online" link and register yourself using a valid email ID and mobile number.
4. Fill in the application form with accurate personal, educational, and contact details.
5. Upload scanned copies of your photograph, signature, and required certificates.
6. Pay the application fee of ₹250/- via the online payment gateway.
7. Review the application and submit it before 01 April 2026.
8. Take a printout of the application form for future reference.

Important Dates

Important Links

• Official Notification PDF (General): Download Here (English)
• Official Notification PDF (Hindi): Download Here (Hindi)
• Apply Online: Click Here to Apply
• Official Website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in

Zone Specific Notifications (Select your Region)

• Jabalpur: Nursing Assistant | Sepoy Pharma
• Chennai: Nursing Assistant | Sepoy Pharma
• Kolkata: Nursing Assistant / NA Vet
• Uttar Pradesh & Uttarakhand: All Posts
• Bihar & Jharkhand: Nursing Assistant | Sepoy Pharma