The Department of Backward Classes Welfare will be conducting career guidance and training programme on pre-selection preparation for eligible male candidates of the community who are willing to join the join the Indian Army or Uniform Services for the year 2022-23.

Candidates belonging to Category-1, 2(A), 3(A) and 3(B) are eligible to apply. The annual income of the family of the candidate belonging to Category-1 should not exceed Rs. 2.5 lakh while for those belonging to Categories 2(A), 3(A) and 3(B) should not be more than Rs. 1 lakh.

Candidates must have a pass in SSLC with 33 marks in each subjects or with adequate grades in the Grade system to apply. Applicants must be aged between 17 years and 20 years as of Dec. 31, 2023.

Training will be given in Dakshina Kannada, Udupi and Uttara Kannada districts only. Applicants may choose one of the training places.

Applications may be submitted online by visiting www.backwardclasses.kar.nic.in before Feb. 15.

For more details, call the Training Centres in Dakshina Kannada on Ph: 0824-2225078 or Udupi on Ph: 0820-2574881 or Uttar Kannada on Ph: 08382-226589, according to a press release from the Department District Officer.