Kolkata: Wing Commander (Retd) Shamim Akhtar, who has taken voluntarily retirement (VRS) from his job 14 years ahead to motivate youth for armed forces jobs, will start coaching the candidates who want to apply for Indian Air Force ‘s Airman in Medical Assistance Trade openings.
The 15-day crash course will begin on Monday, August 28. However, they will enroll students even if they want to join a few days after the beginning of the course.
Significantly, the vacancy by Indian Air Force does not come under Agnipath or Agniveer Scheme by armed forces.
What is Agnipath Scheme?
Agnipath is a new scheme under which the government recruits young personnel (Agniveers) to the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy for a period of four years, with a provision of permanent employment for some. The centre on June 14, 2022 announced the new scheme replacing the legacy system of recruitment in these services with an aim to lower the age profile and ensure a fitter, technically skilled military, reports Hindustan Times.
The selected youth will get a chance to serve IAF for a period of a minimum 20 years. Or he can work till his retirement.
Listen to Wing Commander (Retd) Akhtar.
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