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PANAJI
The Indian air force will conduct a special recruitment rally for exclusive for Goan male candidates on 27 August( non-science candidates) to 29 August (science candidate) at Bambolim sports athletic ground.
Joining Indian Air force gives pride and self-confidence, states Wing commander Fernando Da Costa of Airmen selection center, Jhodpur in a press conference.
We want many Goans to join the air force. We have brought recruitment at doorsteps of Goan youth. There is no specific limit even if 1000 boys qualify they will be taken in the air force, says Wing commander Fernando Da costa.
The male candidate of date of birth between 19 July 1999 to 1 July 2002 can take part in recruitment rally.
The male candidate who have passed higher secondary eduction with 50 percent marks and having 50 percent marks in English subject can participate in the recruitment rally.
Selections will be done based on physical fitness tests followed by written examinations.
Servicemen get many facilities apart from lucrative salaries from Rs 40000 to 80000 per month. Also, students get sports facilities and can continue with studies, informed Wing commander Da Costa.
Now there are very less (less than 3 percent) Goan youths in the Airforce. Many go for merchant navy for lucrative salaries, said Da costa.
Wing commander Costa is taking orientation program for students at Dempo college of Art and commerce on 17 July and government college Borda, Margao on 18 July.
