Kiphire , Oct 21: Assam Rifles, under the Spear Corps, is providing pre-recruitment training to local youth in Kiphire district of Nagaland to help them qualify for recruitment through the Staff Selection Commission General Duty (SSC GD) examination.

The initiative has yielded encouraging results, with eight out of 10 candidates clearing the written examination. The successful candidates are now undergoing physical training to prepare for the Physical Efficiency Test (PET), the next stage of the recruitment process.
The training programme aims to equip local youth with the knowledge, physical fitness and preparation required to compete for recruitment opportunities in the security forces.
Through focused coaching and physical conditioning, Assam Rifles is helping candidates improve their prospects of securing employment while encouraging discipline, perseverance and confidence among young people.
The initiative reflects the force’s continued emphasis on youth empowerment and community engagement in the Northeast. By supporting aspiring candidates through different stages of recruitment, Assam Rifles seeks to expand access to employment opportunities and motivate more local youth to pursue careers in uniformed services.
The progress of the Kiphire candidates highlights the potential of targeted pre-recruitment support in helping young people prepare for competitive examinations and physical assessments