British Gurkha Army

The history of the service of the Brigade of Gurkhas to the British Crown goes back as far as 1815. Since then the Brigade has conducted itself with distinction during numerous conflicts worldwide. Prior to 1997 the Brigade's focus was in the Far East but following the handover of Hong Kong it moved to the UK which is now its base. Selection is open once a a year at British Gurkha Army Camp Pokhara and Dharan Nepal. Only Nepalese youth from every part of Nepal and from every cast can apply.

01. Qualifications?

Physical

  • Age : Minimum 18 and maximum 21 years
  • Height : Minimum 158cm
  • Weight : Minimum 50 Kgs
  • Eyes: Glasses/Contact Lenses/Laser Surgery Not accepted

Education

  • SEE : English - C
  • SEE - Maths - C

Documents

  • Nepali Citizenship (NPP) of applicant and their parents
  • SLC / SEE passed documents
  • Machine Readable Passport

02. Selection Process?

Registration

  • 1. Documentation
  • 2. Chinups 8 times
  • 3. Mid Thigh

Regional Selection

  • 1. Medical and Education
  • 2. Physical : 800m, Heaving, Mid-Thigh, Repeated Carry, Medicine Ball
  • 3. Interview

Central Selection

  • 1. Medical
  • 2. Doko Carry, 2K, Education
  • 3. Interview