How do you join a Gurkha?

If you wish to become a Gurkha Officer please contact the Army Careers Adviser (ACA) who covers your school or university. Alternatively, apply online via the Army Jobs website. Recruiting Group will then confirm your qualifications and put you in touch with the relevant ACA.

How many Gurkhas are there in Singapore army?

There are a total of nine Gurkha Guard companies commanded by local and British officers. As a British colonial import, the first contingent commander was a British officer, and up to today, it remains the only military or police unit in Singapore to be headed by a British officer seconded from the British Army.

How many Gurkhas are recruited?

Recruitment and basic training The selection process for the Gurkhas is demanding: in 2017, 230 trainee riflemen were recruited from about 25,000 applicants.

How much does a Gurkha earn?

Gurkha privates in the British army begin their service on $28,000 a year, on the same pay scale and with the same pension as any British soldier.

How are Gurkhas selected?

In order to recruit fairly throughout the country, regional selection days are held in lower-lying Dharan in the far East and in hilly Pokhara in the West. The top 290 PRs from the East and the top 290 PRs from the West are then called forward to central selection in British Gurkhas Pokhara, with the best 320 enlisted.

Why are the Gurkhas so feared?

Gurkhas are known as some of the fiercest warriors ever to take up arms. These soldiers from Nepal regularly receive high valor awards from both Britain and India because of their bravery, and they are skilled, in one case defeating Taliban ambushes while outnumbered over 30 to 1.

What do Gurkhas do in Singapore?

Reputed for their fearless military prowess and loyalty, the Gurkhas in Southeast Asia were initially brought to Singapore as special soldiers on the payroll of the British Army. Today, the Gurkha Contingent is a unit in the Singapore Police Force and serves as a neutral safekeeping and counter-terrorism force.

Can Gurkhas be officers?

The Gurkhas are a unique unit in the Army with a reputation of being amongst the finest and most feared soldiers in the world. The Royal Gurkha Rifles are Infantry Soldiers and Officers.

Are all Gurkhas from Nepal?

The Gurkhas are soldiers from Nepal who are recruited into the British Army, and have been for the last 200 years. Gurkhas are known to be as fearless in combat as they are good natured in daily life. To this day, they remain renowned for their loyalty, professionalism and bravery.

Are Gurkhas paid the same?

When Britain left Hong Kong in 1997 the traditional base for the brigade of Gurkhas was moved to southern Britain and their pay increased to match that of British soldiers. But during leave periods in their home country of Nepal, Gurkhas are paid the equivalent of 5% of their salary.

What religion are the Gurkhas?

The Gurkhas consist of several different ethnic groups, clans and tribes including the Khas (or Chetri), a high caste Hindu group. Others include the Gurung, Magars, Limbus, Tamang and Rais. Most Gurkhas are Hindu or Buddhist in religion.

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Are there British Gurkha in the Singapore Police Force?

Did you know that the British Gurkha Camp in Pokhara, Nepal recruits for both the British Army and the Singapore Police Force? Members of the Gurkha Contingent Singapore Police Force (GCSPF) are trained to a high standard and are known for their strong discipline and dedication in their tasks.

How many Gurkhas are in the British Army?

On this website we have tried to give you as much information as possible to help you prepare for selection. This year we will be selecting the best 230 Potential Recruits to join Britain’s Brigade of Gurkhas and the 140 best for the Gurkha Contingent of the Singapore Police Force.

When to apply for Gurkha Contingent in Singapore?

You will be called by a Recruit Cell Staff (SRO or ARO) between 3rd – 14th August 2020 to ascertain your willingness to apply for British Army and Gurkha Contingent Singapore Police Force. We will call you or/and your guardian on the telephone number you have provided on RI 20 Registration.

Where does the Gurkha uniform in Singapore come from?

A distinctive part of the Gurkha uniform not worn by any other member of the Singapore Police Force, it is named after the Terai region in Nepal, a location linked to the events surrounding the Gurkha War.