§ Number of recruits rejected, attested and finally approved, during themonths ended 31st December,
| Total applicants to enlist | 61,552 |
| Casualties before attestation: | |
| (i) On medical and physical grounds | 9,353 |
| (ii) Ineligible on other grounds | 7,435 |
| (iii) Failed to appear for medical examination or attestation | 4,042 |
| Total casualties before attestation | 20,835 |
| Attested | 40,717 |
| Casualties after attestation: | |
| (iv) On medical and physical grounds | 341 |
| (v) Ineligible on other grounds | 1,466 |
| (vi) Deserted | 83 |
| Total casualties after attestation | 1,890 |
| Finally approved | 38,827 |