- Indian Army reaffirms its resolve of zero tolerance towards corrupt practices and continues to
extend full procedural support for ongoing joint investigation of the question paper leak case of the Common Entrance Examination for recruitment of Soldiers (General Duty). The investigations of the said case commenced on an initial tip-off by the Army to the Police on 28 Feb 2021. - Timely actions and whole heated support by Army to the Police is reflective of Army’s resolve to weed out mal practices and make the existing recruitment system foolproof and robust. The interest in the youth to join Armed forces needs no reiteration. The Army therefore continues to implement strict checks and balances to ensure a transparent recruitment process.
- Lt Gen JS Nain, Army Commander, Southern Command has issued strict instructions to all the Station Commanders in the Area of responsibility to assist in the ongoing investigations . He has instituted proactive measures to enable early completion of the investigations.
- The Indian Army exhorts all candidates not to fall prey to the nefarious designs of touts and inimical elements, and support the authorities to keep the recruitment system clean and transparent.