| Key Event/Highlight | Details |
|---|---|
| Policy Amendment Date | 25 December 2025 |
| Platforms Allowed | WhatsApp, Telegram, Instagram, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn |
| Policy Objective | Balance between operational security and modern information consumption |
| Messaging Apps | Limited communication allowed for WhatsApp, Telegram, Signal, Skype with known contacts for unclassified information |
| Social Media Platforms | Passive participation allowed for X, Instagram, Quora, YouTube; viewing only, no posting or commenting |
| Allowed for resume upload and professional information; no opinion-sharing or informal engagement | |
| Background | Complete ban on social media until 2019; restrictions tightened in 2020 due to misuse cases |
| Core Principle | "Security over convenience"; access granted for viewing, monitoring, and limited communication |
| Key Takeaways | Messaging apps allowed for unclassified communication; social networks for passive viewing only; LinkedIn for professional use; complete ban existed until 2019 |
| Question | Q. Until which year was social media completely banned for Indian Army personnel?A. 2019 |
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