Major General P. Ramesh, Additional Director General of Bengaluru Recruiting Zone, on Friday said the Agniveer recruitment rally launched in Kozhikode on October 1 had evoked an overwhelming response from candidates from various north Kerala districts.
Speaking to reporters on the sidelines of the ongoing recruitment, which will continue for three more days, he said protests against the scheme had no impact on the turnout of candidates. “So far, we have shortlisted 705 candidates. There are also 624 candidates who have been directed to clear the medical review process to proceed to the next level of written test,” he said.
Expressing satisfaction over the support offered by the district administration for the selection drive, the Major General said the recruitment had drawn the participation of 70% of registered candidates. “The total number of candidates who turned up for the selection at the East Hill Physical Education Ground till Thursday was 13,116,” he added.
