Well friends!! in my last post i told you why you should join army . But now the most important question “ how can you be a part of MIGHTY INDIAN ARMY?” Friends if you really want to adore the olive green uniform this post may help you in selecting an entry scheme best suited for you. There are various entry schemes to join army as an officer depending on your age, qualification, and sex.
Commission in army is given as permanent commission ( means you have to do service for a minimum time period of 18 years) as well short service commission.
PERMANENT COMMISSION
A Permanent Commission means a career in the Army till you retire. For a Permanent commission you have to join the National Defence Academy Khadakwasla or the Indian Military Academy Dehradun. The following are the entries by which you can join army in permanent commission.
(1) AFTER 10+2
A. The National Defence Academy, Pune
You can take the NDA entrance exam right after class XI. Clear the UPSC exam and a 5-day Service Selection Board interview, pass your medicals, and you're in NDA. Three years in NDA and you will be a much improved person.
Apart from providing graduation degrees, NDA has the finest infrastructure for professional training. You'll find phenomenal opportunities to develop your personality and cultivate new interests.
There are 31 extra-curricular activities to choose from. You have aero-modelling, golf, gliding, sailing, wind surfing, astronomy, photography and many more.
| Tentative Vacancies Per Course | 300 (Twice a year) or As notified from time to time Army - 195 Air Force - 66 Navy - 39 |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Jun and Dec as Notified by UPSC |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age between | 16 ½ to 19 yrs as of first day of the month in which course is due to commence |
| Qualification | 12th Class of 10+2 System of Education/Equivalent for Army and with Physics and Maths for AF/Navy |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| Application to be Received by | As per UPSC notification |
| Likely SSB Date | Sep to Oct and Jan to Apr |
| Date Commencement of Training | Jan and Jul |
| Training Academy | NDA , Khadakwasla, Pune |
| Duration of Training | 3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yrs at IMA(For Army cadets)/ 3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yrs at Naval Academy( for Naval cadets)/ 3 Yrs at NDA and 1 & 1/2 Yrs at AFA Hyderabad (For AF cadets) |
You can apply after your 12th Exams. Minimum aggregate of 70% is mandatory in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics. You will be detailed for SSB interview based on the cut off as decided by Recruiting Directorate. Look out for the advertisement published in leading newspapers/employment news in May/Dec every year. Total training is five years. (one year at OTA Gaya and four years at Cadet Training Wings).
| Tentative Vacancies Per Course | 85 |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Notified by ADG Rtg AG’s branch IHQ of MOD(Army) in Apr & Sept |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age between | 16 ½ to 19 & 1/2 yrs as of first day of the month in which course is due to commence |
| Qualification | 12th Class of 10+2 System of Education/Equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 70% in Physics, Chemistry & Maths(PCM) |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| Application to be Addressed to | Additional Directorate General of Rtg TES Section AG’s branch IHQ of MOD(Army) West Block III RK Puram New Delhi-110066 |
| Likely SSB Date | Sep to Oct and Jan to Apr |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Jan and Jul |
| Training Academy | IMA Dehradun |
| Duration of training | Phase- I- 01 Year Pre-commissioning Trg at IMA Dehradun & 03 Years at CME Pune/MCTE Mhow/MCEME Secunderabad Phase-II- 01 Year Post commission trg at CME Pune/MCTE Mhow/MCEME Secunderabad |
I. NON-TECHNICAL
A. Combined Defence Service Examination(CDSE)
In final year of Graduation, you need to pass the Combined Defence Services Exams being conducted by UPSC, clear the SSB interview, be medically fit and join IMA as a Direct Entry provided you come in merit.
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A. University Entry Scheme(Pre Final Year Students Only).
This entry is for those of you who wish to apply for Army in Pre-Final Year of Engineering. Look out for the advertisement published in leading newspapers/employment news in May every year.
| Vacancies Per Course | 60 |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in May. Applications to be forwarded to respective Command Headquarters as per the areas indicated in the notification. |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age between | 19 and 25 yrs as of first day of month in which course is due to commence |
| Qualification | Pre Final year students of Engineering Degree Course |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| Application to be Received by | as specified in the notification. |
| Likely SSB Date | Jul/Aug during final year |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Jul at IMA Dehradun |
Those who are studying in final year/ have completed BE/B Tech in notified streams can also join IMA through Technical Graduate Course. The duration of training is 1 year. Look out for the advertisement published in leading newspapers/employment news in May/Jun & Nov/Dec every year.
| Vacancies Per Course | As Notified (Twice a Year) |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in May/Jun and Nov/Dec |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age between | 20 and 27 yrs as of first day of month in which course is due to commence |
| Qualification | BE / B Tech final appearing & degree holders in notified streams of Engineers |
| Marital Status | Un Married / Married |
| Application to be Received by | To apply online as per notification & fwd applications as given in advertisement |
| Likely SSB Date | Oct-Nov & Apr-May |
| Date Commencement of Training | Jan and Jul |
| Training Academy | IMA |
| Duration of Training | One Year |
NOTE :- Permanent commission is not granted for female, hence all the above entries are for unmarried males only ( except for TGC where married males can also apply).
SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION
You also have the option of joining the Army and serving as a Commissioned Officer for 10 years and is extendable up to 14 years. At the end of this period you have two options. Either elect for a Permanent Commission or opt out.
Those not selected for Permanent Commission have the option of a 4 years extension. They can resign at any time during this period.
A Short Service Commission empowers you with analytical thinking, planning skills, administrative and organizational abilities. Qualities which will make you an invaluable asset for any organization that you join after the Army and there are opportunities to side step to an alternate career for which Army will also help you.
Officers Training Academy, Chennai
Once selected for Short Service Commission, you go to the Officers Training Academy at Chennai. The selection process is a written exam followed by the SSB interview and medicals. For Technical (Engineering) graduates and law graduates it is direct SSB interview and medicals. If you have done NCC Senior Division (Army) and obtained 'C' certificate with minimum 'B' grade, you can apply through your NCC Branch HQ/Zonal HQ to Recruiting Directorate for direct SSB interview. SSB qualified candidates undergo a medical examination. The duration of training is 49 weeks. OTA training provides you with opportunities to broaden your perspective and widen your horizon. Whether it's skeet-shooting, golf, riding or angling ... at OTA you can do it all.
Short Service Commission For Women (Officers)
In 1992, an important landmark in the history of Indian Army was the induction of women into the officer cadre, and the onerous task of training them was undertaken by the Officers Training Academy.
VARIOUS SCHEMES TO JOIN ARMY IN SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION :-
FOR MALES
1. AFTER GRADUATION( NON TECH)
| Vacancies Per Course | 175 (Twice a year) |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in May/Jun and Nov/Dec |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age between | 19 and 25 yrs as on 01 Jan of the yr in which course is due to commence for Apr course and 01 Jul of the yr in which course is due to commence for Oct course |
| Qualification | Graduation from Recognised University. |
| Marital Status | Un Married / married |
| Likely SSB Date | Nov / Dec and May / Jun |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Apr and Oct |
| Training Academy | OTA Chennai |
| Duration of Trg | 49 Weeks |
SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION (TECH) MEN
| Vacancies Per Course | As Notified (Twice a year) |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Dec/Jan and Jun / Jul |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age between | 20 to 27 yrs as on first day of the month in which course is due to commence |
| Qualification | Engineering Degree in notified discipline |
| Marital Status | Un Married / Married |
| Application to be Received by | To apply online & applications to be fwd as given in advertisement |
| Likely SSB Date | Nov to Jan for Apr Course and May to July for Oct Course |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Oct and Apr |
| Training Academy | OTA Chennai |
| Duration of Trg | 49 Weeks |
3.NCC SPECIAL ENRTY
| Vacancies Per Course | 50 (Twice a Year) |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Jun & Dec |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age between | 19 and 25 yrs as of 01 Jul of the yr in which course is due to commence for Oct course and 01 Jan of the yr in which course is due to commence for Apr course |
| Qualification | Final year appearing/Graduate with 50% Aggregate marks, 2 Yrs service in NCC Senior Div Army with minimum 'B' Grade in 'C' Certificate Exam. |
| Marital Status | Un Married/Married |
| Application to be Received by | Oct / Nov and Apr / May through NCC Dte |
| Likely SSB Date | Dec/Jan and Jun/Jul |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Apr and Oct |
| Training Academy | OTA, Chennai |
| Duration of Trg | 49 Weeks |
4. FOR POST GRADUATES (TGC EDUCATION (AEC)
| Vacancies Per Course | As Notified (Twice a Year) |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in May/Jun and Nov/Dec |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age | 23 to 27 yrs |
| Born Between | 2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Jan Course. 2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Jul Course |
| Qualification | MA / MSC in 1st or 2nd division in notified subjects from recognised university |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| Application to be Received by | Jun/Jul and Dec/Jan |
| Likely SSB Date | Sept/Oct and Apr/May |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Jan and Jul |
| Training Academy | IMA |
| Duration of Trg | One Year |
5. LAW GRADUATE( JAG MEN)
| JAG Men | |
| Vacancies Per Course | As Notified |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age between | 21 and 27 yrs as on 01 Jul of the yr in which course is due to commence for Oct course and 01 Jan of the yr in which course is due to commence for Apr course |
| Qualification | Graduate with LLB / LLM with 55% marks. Registered with Bar Council of India / State |
| Marital Status | Un Married / Married |
| Application to be Received by | Oct / Nov and Apr / May |
| Likely SSB Date | Dec - Jan and Jul - Aug |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Apr and Oct |
| Training Academy | OTA CHENNAI |
| Duration of Trg | 49 Weeks |
FOR WOMEN
1.GRADUATE UPSC
SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION NON TECHNICAL WOMEN
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age between | 19 and 25 yrs as on 01 Jan of the yr in which course is due to commence for Apr course and 01 Jul of the yr in which course is due to commence for Oct course |
| Qualification | Graduation / Post Graduation from Recognized University. |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| Application to be Received by | applications to be forwarded to UPSC as per notification published in Apr/ Sep every year |
| Likely SSB Date | May/Jun and Nov/Dec |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Apr and Oct |
| Training Academy | OTA Chennai |
| Duration of Trg | 49 Weeks |
NCC (SPL) ENTRY WOMEN
| Vacancies Per Course | As notified |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Jun / Dec |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age between | 19 and 25 yrs as on 01 Jan of the yr in which course is due to commence for Apr course and 01 Jul of the yr in which course is due to commence for Oct course |
| Qualification | Final Year appearing/Graduate in any discipline with 50% Aggregate marks, 2 Yrs service in NCC Senior Div Army with minimum 'B' Grade in 'C' Certificate Exam. |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| Application to be Received by | Oct / Nov and Apr / May through NCC Gp HQ/NCC Dte |
| Likely SSB Date | Nov to Jan for Apr Course and May to July for Oct Course |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Apr and Oct |
| Training Academy | OTA, Chennai |
ENGINEER ENTRY (SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION TECHNICAL WOMEN)
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So guys, these are all the entry schemes. prepare and choose any entry that is best suited for according to you.
Best of luck to you all l!!!!!
Your work has helped a lot. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteBut I still have one question
WHY IS THE SALARY OF AN ARMY OFFICER LOW COMPARED TO OTHER JOBS?