Can a person with tattoo join Indian Army?

Though no restriction on size or type of tattoo has been specified, tattoos are only permitted on body parts as given in Paragraphs 2 and 4 above. Only small innocuous tattoos, that are not prejudicial to good order and military discipline are permitted e.g. religious symbols or names of near and dear ones etc.

Is tattoo allowed in army after joining?

No, not a military doctrine, but a very detailed screening process for permanent body tattoos of army-applicants. Usually for Service Selection Board (SSB) aspirants, a tattoo would be least of their concerns, but not anymore. A tattoo in the wrong place or of the wrong size can get them barred from entry into service.

Can Indian Army join after tattoo removal?

No having a tattoo does not forbid you from joining any Armed forces in India.

Is tattoo allowed in SSB?

Though no restriction on size or type of tattoo has been specified, tattoos are only permitted on body parts as given at Paragraphs 2 and 4 above. Only small innocuous tattoos, that are not prejudicial to good order and military discipline are permitted e.g. religious symbols or names of near and dear ones etc.

Can you keep a beard in the army?

Beards and sideburns are banned in all military and police forces since the early 20th century. A clean-shaved face is considered part of a spirit of order, hygiene and discipline. Stubble is also considered unacceptable and controlled with severity.

Is tattoo allowed in Indian government jobs?

You having a tattoo will have no issue whatsoever, if you are applying for a job like cleck or Probationary Officer (P.O.) in Banks, SSC, Engineering Services, Railways, PWD department etc. But it is prohibited in many other Indian government jobs. Indian Defence Services – Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard etc.

Why are tattoos not allowed in the military?

All five military branches restrict tattoo content. You’re going to have to remove any tattoos based on drugs, sex, violence, or gang affiliation. Similarly, your ink cannot discriminate against sex, religion, or race.

Can you join the Indian Army if you have tattoos?

Army says there is a huge possibility of health hazard with permanent tattoos, also Brigadier Vinod Raizada, Deputy Director General, Recruiting, Jalandhar Cantonment, said, “ We have instructions since November that any person with tattoos anywhere on the body, except for the arms, cannot be recruited in the Indian Army. ”

Can I join SSB if I have tattoos on my body?

Though the picture is not clear yet but also there is no official statement is passed for SSB Interview candidates having tattoos on their body. Hope Indian army clears this issue in the call letter , though all the medical standard are mentioned in the call letter and tattoos issue is not the one of them.

Can you be a soldier if you have a tattoo?

Last year Defence Ministry has banned their recruitment as soldiers into the defence forces for the candidates having permanent tattoos on their body except hands.

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