Section 61 in The Border Security Force (Ceremonials And Marks Of Respect) Rules, 1989
61. General .-An attestation is a ceremony at which recruits take oath of allegiance in accordance with tenets of the individual 's religion, in the following manner: -
(a)before the ceremony, all recruits to be attested shall be instructed in the meaning and importance of the occasion both by religious teachers and sub-unit Commanders;(b)whatever the detailed procedure, it must be worthy of an occasion which should be recollected by the newly attested men through their service;(c)the recruits to be attested will be formed up in a prominent position;(d)the religious teachers with their holy books shall be present on the parade;(e)the rifle or other personal armament of recruit to be attested shall be so placed to keep his both hands free;(f)the oath (all rank being at attestation) shall be administered by the religious teachers in suitable groups of recruits who shall place their hands on the holy book and each shall repeat the oath.
