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Defence
Arunachal Pradesh government to fund youth coaching for armed forces entry, says CM Khandu
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🗓 14 Nov 2026, 06:03 AM
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Chief Minister Pema Khandu announced that the state will sponsor coaching programs to help young people prepare for recruitment into the Indian armed forces.
Chief Minister Pema Khandu disclosed a new initiative aimed at strengthening the representation of Arunachal Pradesh youth in the Indian armed forces. Under the scheme, the state government will bear the cost of professional coaching for eligible candidates, covering tuition, study material and related expenses.
The programme targets residents between 18 and 25 years who meet the basic eligibility criteria for defence recruitment. Selected aspirants will be placed in accredited coaching centres that specialise in preparing candidates for the rigorous written and physical tests conducted by the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Khandu emphasized that the move seeks to address the long‑standing under‑representation of the state’s youth in defence services and to provide a structured pathway for capable individuals. The government will allocate a dedicated budget for the scheme and will monitor progress through a state‑level committee.
Details on application procedures, timelines and the list of partner coaching institutes will be released on the official Arunachal Pradesh government portal in the coming weeks.
The programme targets residents between 18 and 25 years who meet the basic eligibility criteria for defence recruitment. Selected aspirants will be placed in accredited coaching centres that specialise in preparing candidates for the rigorous written and physical tests conducted by the Army, Navy and Air Force.
Khandu emphasized that the move seeks to address the long‑standing under‑representation of the state’s youth in defence services and to provide a structured pathway for capable individuals. The government will allocate a dedicated budget for the scheme and will monitor progress through a state‑level committee.
Details on application procedures, timelines and the list of partner coaching institutes will be released on the official Arunachal Pradesh government portal in the coming weeks.