FPRT

Free Pre-Recruitment Training

The scheme aims to provide 8 weeks of free pre-recruitment training for recruitment into the Military, Paramilitary, and Police Forces to sons of ex-servicemen aged between 16 and 21 years who have passed high school with at least 45% marks.

State In Kind

States / UT: Uttarakhand

Nodal department: State Sainik Board

Scheme for: Individual

Scheme profile

DBT (direct benefit transfer): No

Categories: Skills & Employment

Sub-categories: Training and Skill Up-gradation

Target beneficiaries: Individual

Tags: Recruitment Training, Soldier, Ex-serviceman, Military Forces, Paramilitary Forces, Police Forces

Details

The scheme "Free Pre-Recruitment Training" is implemented by the State Sainik Board under the Sainik Welfare Department, Government of Uttarakhand. The scheme aims to provide 8 weeks of free pre-recruitment training for the Military, Paramilitary, and Police forces to the sons of ex-servicemen aged between 16 and 21 years.

Benefits

  • Under this scheme 8 weeks of free pre-recruitment training for recruitment into the Military
  • Paramilitary and Police Forces is provided to eligible beneficiaries

Under this scheme, 8 weeks of free pre-recruitment training for recruitment into the Military, Paramilitary, and Police Forces is provided to eligible beneficiaries.

Eligibility

  1. The applicant must be a resident of Uttarakhand.
  2. The applicant must be a son of an ex-serviceman.
  3. The applicant's age should be more than 16 years and less than 21 years.
  4. The applicant should have passed high school with 45% marks.

All expenses incurred on training (honorarium of trainers + food + accommodation) are borne by the Directorate of Sainik Welfare.
Note: 5 courses are conducted each year.

Application Process

Offline

  • The District Sainik Welfare Office invites applications from sons of ex-servicemen through public notifications.
  • Applicants are required to submit the following documents: Ordinary Application Form, Birth Certificate, Aadhaar Card, Educational Certificate (at least High School or Higher Secondary), Medical Certificate, Ex-Serviceman Identity Card, and Discharge Book.
  • The above documents should be submitted to the concerned District Sainik Welfare Office. Once the applications are processed, selected trainees are informed about the training schedule, after which the training is conducted in the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions of the state.

Clarifications

Additional points from the scheme information published on myScheme (not legal advice).

Who is eligible for this training?
Sons of ex-servicemen aged 16 to 21 years who have passed High School with at least 45% marks are eligible. <br>
How long is the training program?
The training program lasts for 8 weeks. <br>
What does the training cover?
The training prepares candidates for recruitment into Military, Paramilitary, and Police forces, including physical fitness, general knowledge, and written exam preparation. <br>
Are there any charges for the training?
No. The training is completely free, and all expenses (honorarium of trainers, food, and accommodation) are borne by the Directorate of Sainik Welfare. <br>
How many courses are conducted each year?
A total of 5 courses are conducted annually. <br>
Where is the training conducted?
Training is conducted in the Garhwal and Kumaon divisions of Uttarakhand. <br>
How can eligible candidates apply?
Applications are invited by the District Sainik Welfare Office through public notifications. Candidates must submit their application along with required documents. <br>
Will candidates be informed after selection?
Yes, participating trainees are informed by the District Sainik Welfare Office before the training begins. <br>
What expenses are covered under the scheme?
All training-related expenses including honorarium of trainers, food, and accommodation are provided by the scheme. <br>
Is there any academic qualification requirement?
Yes, candidates must have passed High School with at least 45% marks. <br>

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