ARMY OFFICER CADRE/ആര്മി ഓഫീസ൪ കേഡ൪
Permanent Commission (Officer Cadre)
A Permanent Commission means a career in the
Army till you retire. For Permanent Commission, you have to join
National Defence Academy, Pune or Indian Military
Academy, Dehradunor Officers Training Academy, Gaya.
The National Defence Academy, Pune
You can take the NDA entrance exam while you are in class
XII or after passing class XII and you have an option of joining Army, Navy,
Airforce and Naval Academy subject to meeting educational parameters and
clearing UPSC written exam for the given choices. Clear the UPSC exam and after
5-day Services Selection Board Interview pass your medicals, and you're in NDA
subject to meeting all eligibility conditions and availability of vacancies.
Three years in NDA and you will be a much improved person.
The selected candidates for the three services, viz, Army,
Navy and Airforce are given preliminary training in both academic and physical
for a period of 3 Years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-Service
Institution. The training during the first two and half years is common to the
cadets of three wings. The cadets on passing out will be awarded
B.Sc./B.Sc.(Computer)/BA. Degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University, Delhi.
On passing out from the National Defence Academy, Army
Cadets go to the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, Navel Cadets to Indian
Naval Academy Ezhimala and Air force cadets to Air Force Academy, Hyderabad.
At the I.M.A Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and
are given strenuous military training for a period of one year. On successful
completion of training Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the
rank of Lieutenant subject to being medically fit in "SHAPE-I” one.
The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of
the Navy, on passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given
further training at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala for a period of one year on
successful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of Sub
Lieutenants.
Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1½
years. However, at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisional
Commission in the rank of Flying Officer. After successful completion of
further training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissioned
officers on probation for a period of one year.
Gentlemen Cadets during the entire duration of training in
Service Academies i.e. during training period at IMA shall be entitled to
stipend of Rs 21,000/- p.m.
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 haveaero-modeling, golf, gliding, sailing, wind surfing,
astronomy, photography andmany more. For more details
about NDA, visit NDA websitewww.nda.nic.in.
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun:
Indian Military Academy is yet another cradle of leadership.
The IMA trains you to lead from the front. You are trained in all aspects of
combat and tactics using technology and other modern tools and technologies.
The IMA has excellent facilities for all-round development. You can go for
adventure sports like river rafting, para jumping, rock climbing, trekking and
mountaineering. From the IMA, you're commissioned as a "Lieutenant" in
the Indian Army, to go out into the world and live up to the IMA motto -
"Valour & Wisdom". The main entries to get into IMA are as under:
Combined Defence Service Examination
(CDSE)
You can take the CDS Entrance Exam conducted by UPSC while
you are in final year of Graduation / possess any Graduate Degree. Clear the
SSB interview, be medically fit and join IMA as a Direct Entry subject to
meeting all eligibility conditions and availability of vacancies. For details
of exam dates / Notification visit UPSC website upsc.nic.in
Candidates finally selected will undergo Military Training
for a period of 18 Months at IMA. Candidates will be enrolled under the Army
Act as Gentlemen Cadets. On successful completion of training gentlemen cadets
are granted permanent commission in the rank of Lt subject to being medically
fit in SHAPE – I. The final allocation of Arms/Services will be made prior to
passing out of Gentlemen Cadets from IMA.
The other entries are Non UPSC entries and there is no
written exam for them. You are directly called for SSB interview and details
are as under:
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.
Selected candidates for UES Course will be detailed for
training at Indian Military Academy, Dehradun according to their position in
the final order of merit, discipline wise upto the number of vacancies
available at that time. Duration of training is one year. Selected candidates
will be granted Short Service Commission or probation in the rank of Lieutenant
(Lt.). from the date of their final selection in the case of final year
students and from the date of their joining the final year class in the case of
pre-final year students. The commission will be effective upto the date of
completion of their pre-commission training at the Indian Military Academy.
Candidates during the period of probation will be given
stipend at the rate of minimum basic pay of Lieutenant. However the entire stipend
will be paid in lump sum only on reporting for training at IMA. From the date
of joining IMA they will be entitled to full pay and allowances and other
benefits as admissible to regular officers. Engineering graduates who possess
the prescribed qualification will be granted one year ante-date for purpose of
seniority, promotion and increments of pay.
Technical Graduate Course
Those who are studying in final year/ have completed BE/B
Tech in notified streams can also join IMA through Technical Graduate Course.
Look out for the advertisement published in leading newspapers/employment news
in May/Jun & Nov/Dec every year. Selected candidates will be granted Short
Service Commission on probation in the rank of Lieutenant from the date of
commencement of the course or the date of reporting at IMA, whichever is later
and will be entitled to full pay and allowances admissible to Lt during
training period. Pay & allowances will be paid after successful completion
of training.
Duration of training is one year. Selected candidates will be detailed for training at Indian
Military Academy, Dehradun according to their position in the final order of
merit up to the number of vacancies available in each subject. On successful
completion of training cadets will be granted Permanent Commission in the Army
in the rank of Lieutenant. Officers may be granted commission in any
Arms/Services and will be liable for service in any part of the world on
selected appointments as decided by Army Headquarters from time to time. One year
ante date seniority from the date of commission will be granted to Engineering
Graduates of TGC Entry.
AEC (Men)
Candidates who have passed Post Graduate Degree MA/M.Sc in
subjects as per Notification /M.Com/MCA/MBA with 1st or 2nd Division are only
eligible. Final Year appearing/Result awaiting students are not eligible. For
details of Notification visit Recruiting Directorate Website
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
Selected candidates will be granted Short Service Commission
on probation in the rank of Lieutenant from the date of commencement of the
course or the date of reporting at IMA, whichever is later and will be entitled
to full pay and allowances admissible to Lieutenant during training period. Pay
& allowances will be paid after successful completion of training.
On successful completion of training cadets will be granted
Permanent Commission in the Army in the rank of Lieutenant. Officers may be
granted commission in any arms/services and will be liable for service in any
part of the world on selected appointments as decided by Army Headquarters from
time to time.
Duration of training is one year. Selected candidates will be detailed for training at
Indian Military Academy, Dehradun according to their position in the final
order of merit up to the number of vacancies available in each subject.
Officers Training Academy, Gaya
10+2 (TES) Entry
You can apply after passing your 12th Exams. Minimum
aggregate of 60% is mandatory in Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics and
appeared in JEE (Mains) for B.E/B.Tech. 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/Oct every
year.
Duration of training for TES Entry is 5 years and details
are as under:
- Basic
Military Training: 1 year
(Officer Training Academy Gaya).
- Technical
Training: Technical Training will be
conducted in two phases:
- Phase-I: Pre Commission Training for 3 Years at any of the
three CTWs (Cadet Training Wings i.e. CME Pune, MCTE Mhow and MCEME
Secunderabad).
- Phase-II: Post Commission Training for 1 year at CME Pune, MCTE
Mhow and MCEME Secunderabad. The candidates will be awarded Engineering
degree after successful completion of training.
The candidates will be given a stipend of Rs. 21,000/- p.m.
(Rs 15,600/- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400/-) as is admissible
to NDA cadets on completion of 3 years training. On completion of 4 Years
training they will be commissioned in the rank of Lieutenant and entitled to
pay as admissible to the rank.
Short Service Commission
You also have the option of Joining the Army
and serving as a Commissioned Officer for 10/14 years. At the end 10 yrs you
have 3 options. Either elect for a Permanent Commission or opt out or have the
option of 4 years extension. They can resign at any time during this period of
4 yrs extension.
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.
Short Service Commission for Women
(Officers)
The Indian Army also has women officers. You can take up the
challenge of Short Service Commission and prove to the world that when it comes
to courage and leadership, you're second to none.
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.
Women candidates who are recommended receive training at OTA,
Chennai. You should be a Graduate/Post-Graduate to apply.
After the written exam, there is the SSB interview followed by a medical
examination.
Revised Terms and Conditions of
Service of SSCOs (Women both Technical and Non-Technical)
Prominent features of the revised policy are:
Extension of Tenure
- Tenure
of Short Service Commission.
Short Service Commission (SSC), in the Regular Army will be granted for 14
years i.e. for an initial period of 10 years, extendable by 4 years.
- Duration
of Training. 49 weeks.
Substantive Promotion - SSCOs will be eligible for
substantive promotion.
- To
the rank of Captain - on
completion of 2 years reckonable commissioned service.
- To
the rank of Major - on
completion of 6 years reckonable commissioned service.
- To
the rank of Lieutenant Colonel
- on completion of 13 years reckonable commissioned service.
Officers Training Academy, Chennai
Once selected for Short Service Commission,
you go to the Officers Training Academy at Chennai. Selected
candidates will be detailed for training at Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai
according to your position in the final order of merit, up to the number of
vacancies available at the time. Duration of training is 49 weeks
(approximately 11 months) training at OTA, Chennai, on successful completion of
which candidates will be granted commission in the rank of Lieutenant. Ante
date seniority will be granted only to Technical Graduates joining through
Technical Entry.
Training at OTA is at Govt. expense All candidates who
successfully complete Pre-Commission training at Officers Training Academy,
Chennai will be awarded "Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management and
Strategic Studies” by University of Madras. 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.
Officers granted Short Service Commission are liable to
serve anywhere in India and abroad.
The main entries for Men & Women both are as under:
Short Service Commission (Non
Technical) Men & Women
Officers Recruitment through this entry is advertised
through the Employment News and all important National and Regional Newspapers
/ dailies in the months of Jul and Nov. Mode of Application is Online only
through official website of UPSC. Selection for short service commission is
through a written exam conducted by the UPSC twice every year in the month
Sept. and Feb, followed by an interview by the Service Selection Board (SSB).
Courses are conducted at OTA, Chennai twice every year in the Months of April
and October.
Short Service Commission (Technical)
Men & Women
Officers Recruitment through this entry is advertised
through the Employment News and All important National and Regional Newspapers
/ dailies in the months of January and July. Mode of Application is
Online only through official website of Recruitment Directorate,www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Selection for short
service commission is through the Services Selection Board (SSB) and there is
no written exam for this entry as on date. The candidates are shortlisted for
SSB interview based on the basis of cut off percentage applied on marks
obtained by the candidates’ up to 6th Semester. Courses are conducted at OTA,
Chennai twice every year in the Months of April and October.
Short Service Commission (NCC) Men
& Women
Officers Recruitment through this entry is advertised
through the Employment News and All important National and Regional Newspapers
/ dailies in the months of Jun and Dec. If you have done NCC Senior Division
(Army) and obtained 'C' certificate with minimum 'B' grade, you can apply
through your NCC Battalion from where NCC 'C' certificate has been issued to
you.
Short Service Commission (JAG) Men
& Women
To apply for JAG Entry, you have to be a Law Graduate with minimum 55% aggregate marks in LLB Degree (Three years professional after graduation or five years after 10+2 examination). The candidates should be eligible for registration with Bar Council of India/State. Candidate should be from a College/University recognized by Bar Council of India. Officers Recruitment through this entry is advertised through the Employment News and All important National and Regional Newspapers / dailies in the months of June and December. Mode of Application is Online only through official website of Recruitment Directorate.
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