Sanjha Morcha

Dera stir: Punjab, Haryana youth to retake IAF exam

New Delhi, September 11The Indian Air Force has allowed candidates in Punjab and Haryana to re-appear in the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT).These candidates were to take an exam on August 27 but unrest due to the arrest of Dera Sacha Sauda chief Gurmeet Ram Rahim Singh led to disruption in transport services and even curfew in certain areas.The IAF today said candidates who were allotted exam centres at Ambala-1 & 2, Adampur-1 & 2, Amritsar, Barnala, Bathinda, Chandigarh- 1, 2, 3 & 4, Halwara, Sarsawa, and Sirsa for AFCAT 02/2017, which was scheduled on August 27, would be allowed to reapper.A supplementary AFCAT exam is scheduled for September 17 (Sunday) at the same venues and time.Any change in time of venue or time will be informed through registered e-mail, the IAF said.Candidates will have to carry admit cards issued earlier and adhere to all other instructions as before.Candidates who have already appeared on Aug 27 at any centre are not eligible to appear in the supplementary test on Sept 17. Details are also on www.careerairforce.nic.in. — TNS