The Nagaland Olympic Association (NOA) has announced opportunity for eligible male sportspersons across Nagaland to enroll in the Indian Army as Agniveers, through a special recruitment initiative in collaboration at the Assam Regimental Centre, Shillong.
The tentative recruitment rally date is in the 3rd week of July. 2025. The initial screening in Nagaland will be held in the 3rd Week of June, 2025 in Kohima
This recruitment is specifically open to talented athletes in the following disciplines:
• Basketball
• Cross Country
• Handball
• Hockey
• Karate
• Shooting
• Swimming
• Volleyball
The press release by NOA media team stated that shortlisted candidates will receive preparatory training before the final rally.
Eligibility criteria
Age: 17½ to 21 years
Education: Class 10 pass with at least 45% aggregate and 33% in each subject
Physical Standards:
Height: 160 cm
Weight: 48 kg
Chest: 77 cm (with minimum 5 cm expansion)
How to Apply
All affiliated sports associations are requested to identify and nominate eligible candidates and submit the list of interested sportspersons to the Nagaland Olympic Association Office by June 18, 2025.
NOA announces enrolment of sportspersons as Agniveers
DIMAPUR, JUN 14 (NPN)