In a first, Army puts Agniveers to test to assess mental abilities

INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
PUNE: The Indian Army has started for the first time a psychometric test for Agniveer candidates on a trial basis, doing so at a recruitment
rally in Pune a few days ago
Saturday.The Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR) of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed
the test
The psychological analysis is necessary considering the stressful conditions in the force, sources said.Asked what prompted the test, Lt Gen
computer-based psychometric test where they had to answer a set of questions, mostly on psychological aspects
Engineering Group and Centre in Pune
Other officers pointed out that the army required physical fitness, mental toughness and the ability to work in isolation in stressful
conditions
Agniveers serve on the frontlines in tough conditions