Poonch, Feb 07 (ANI): Indian army has launched recruitment drive in border areas of Jammu and Kashmir, which aims to increase the representation of the state in the army and could reduce unemployment in the region. The candidates were subjected to physical measurement such as height, weight and chest before going through physical tests such as running, jumping and walking on a narrow ramp. Later they would be put to medical test before recruitment. An Indian army officer, Ajay Sharma, said it was an opportunity for the local youth to join the armed forces to serve the nation.