CAREER IN INDIAN ARMY - A GUIDE: November 2013

1. Good Opportunity for unmarried Male Candidates to join Indian Army as Technical Entry at Officers Grade

2. ELIGIBILITY:
(a) Nationality: (i) A citizen of India, or
(ii) Asubject of Bhutan, or
(iii) A subject of Nepal, or
(iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st of January 1962
with the intention of permanently settling in India or
(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma,
Sri Lanka and East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic
of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi,Zaire and Ethopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.

(b) Age Limit: Not be below 16½ years and above 19½ years on the first day of the month in which the course is commencing i.e.the candidate should not be born before 01 Jan 1995 and not after 01
Jan 1998 (both days inclusive).

NOTE 1: Candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete their full
training.

(C) Educational Qualification: Only those candidates who have passed 10+2
Examination or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 70% marks in Physics,
Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized education boards are eligible to
apply for this entry.

3. VACANCIES: 85

4. TYPE OF COMMISSION: On successful completion of 4 years of the course
cadets will be granted Permanent Commission in the Army in the rank of Lt.

5. Grant of Commission: On successful completion of total 04 years training,
the candidates will be commissioned in the rank of Lt. They will be granted
seniority on overall order of merit of the three technical institutes combined i.e.
CME, MCTE, MCEME and in case the date of commissioning coincides with that
of IMA, Dehradun, they will be placed en-block junior to IMA (NDA / ACC / DE
Course ) but above TGC / UES course.

TRAINING

6. Total training will be 5 years, Details as under:
(a) Basic Military Training : 1 year (Officer Training Academy Gaya).
(b) Technical Training:
(i)Phase-I (Pre Commission Training): 3 Years (CME Pune,
MCTE Mhow and MCEME Secunderabad),
(ii) Phase-II (Post Commission Training):
1 year at CME Pune, MCTE Mhow and MCEME Secunderabad.
(c) Award of Degree: The candidates will be awarded Engineering degree after successful
completion of training as given out in para 6 (a) and (b) above.

COST OF TRAINING

7. The entire cost of training including books and reading material is borne by the
Army. Cadets are also provided with free accommodation and messing. In case
the GC is withdrawn from training academy due to reasons other than Medical
ground or the reasons not beyond his control, he will be liable to refund cost of
training @ Rs. 8135/ -per week for the period of his stay at the Officer Training
Academy, Gaya/Cadet Taining Wing.

8. The selection procedure is as follows:
(a) Short listed candidates will be called for Services Selection Board (SSB)
interview at Bhopal, Bangalore or Allahabad. Interviews will be held in Feb/Mar
2014 onwards.
(b) Duration of SSB interviews is five days excluding day of
arrival. During their stay at SSB, Candidates are put through psychological Test,
Group test and Interviews.

FOR DETAILS ABOUT SSB PROCEDURE : CLICK HERE

(c) Candidates will be put through stage - I of the
selection procedure on the first day. Only successful candidates shall be retained
for balance of the testing. Candidates who fail to qualify in stage - I, will be
returned on the first day itself, Stage I are psychologically originated test including
intelligence test.
(d) Successful candidates at the SSB will be required to undergo
medical test lasting 3 to 5 days less Sundays and gazetted holidays.
(e) Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit, will be appointed for training
in the order of merit, depending on the number of vacancies available.
(f) The finally selected candidates will execute all the Bonds/Certificates as prescribed
for the Cadets of NDA entry under Al 53/78.
(g) Candidates appering for SSB interview for the first time for a particular type of commission shall be entitled for AC III tier to and fro railway fare or bus fare including reservation cum sleeper
charges within the Indian limits. Candidates who apply again for the same type
of commission will not entitled to travelling allowance on any subsequent occasion

STIPEND/PAY AND ALLOWANCES
9. 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 Lt and entitled to pay as admissible to the rank.
(a) The Pay Bands, Grade Pay and Military service Pay are as under:-

RANK   PAY BANDS/SCALE     GRADE PAY       MSP

LIEUTENANT PB-3/15600-39100 5400 6000

CAPTAIN PB-3/15600-39100 6100 6000
MAJOR PB-3/15600-39100 6600 6000
LT COLONEL PB-4/37400-67000 8000 6000

COLONEL PB-4/37400-67000 8700 6000
BRIGADIER PB-4/37400-67000 8900 6000
MAJOR GENERAL PB-4/37400-67000 10000 NIL
LT GENERAL / 67000 - 79000(annual NIL NIL

HAG SCALE increment @ 3%) -

HAG + Scale 75500 - 80000(annual NIL NIL

(Admissible to increment @ 3%) -
1/3rd of total
strength of Lt Gens

VCOAS / Army 80000 (fixed) NIL NIL

Cdr / Lt Gen
(NFSG)

COAS 90000 (fixed) NIL NIL

(b) Allowances are as applicable for the field / active area .

Rs. 65000/- per month. This includes Basic Pay, DA, Grade Pay, Military Service

Pay, Tech Pay, House Rent Allowance and Transport allowance. These rates

are not statutory and are subject to change.

(d) Privilleges, In addition to the CTC mentioned above, Army provides free

medical Facilities for Self & dependents, Canteen facilities, Entitled Ration, Mess/

Club/Sports Facilities Furnished Govt Accommodation, Car/Houing Loan at

subsidised rate.

(e) PROMOTION

(i) Substantive Promotion

The following are the service limit for the grant of the substantive

promotion to higher ranks:

By time scale :

Lt. (on Completion of training)

Capt. 2 years of reckonable commissioned service

Major 6 years of reckonable commissioned service

Lt. Col. 13 years of reckonable commissioned service

Col (TS) 26 years of reckonable commissioned service

By Selection :

Col. 15 years of reckonable commissioned service

Brigadier 23 years of reckonable commissioned service

Major Gen 25 years of reckonable commissioned service

Lt. Gen. 28 years of reckonable commissioned service

General No restriction

(ii) Acting promotion

Officers are eligible for acting promotion to higher ranks on completion

of the following minimum Service limits subject to availability of

vacancies.

Captain 1 year

Major 4 years

Lt. Colonel 7 years

Colonel 8½ years

Brigadier 12 years

Major General 20 years

Lt. Gen 25 years

(f) RETIREMENT BENEFITS:- Pension Gratuity and casual pensionary award

will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force from time to time.

(g) Officers may be granted commision in any arms/services and will be liable

for service in any part of the world on selected appoinments as decided by

Army headquarters from time to time.

(h) LEAVE: Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force from

time to time.

10. On commission, officers are entitled to 60 days annual leave and 20 days

casual leave LTC, and other concessions.

11. On being commissioned, all officers will be guided by the terms and

conditions as given out by the Army Group Insurance Scheme and as amended

from time to time.

(a) Army Group Insurance Fund Provides Insurance cover of Rs. 15 Lac on

payment of one time non-refundable premium of Rs. 8200/- by cadets from the

date of joining for pre-commission training i.e. for 3 years. If a cadets is

relegated an additional premium of Rs. 1,444/- per relegated term will be paid.

Those who are medically boarded out on account of disability, the disability

cover provided for 100% disability will be Rs. 7.5 Lac reduced up to Rs. 1.5

Lac for 20 per cent disability. However, disability for less than 20 percent, an

ex-gratia of Rs. 50,000/- will be paid and Rs. 1 lac ex-gratia will be paid to

cadets invalid out during their last year of trg wef 01 Jan 2011. There is no

saving component under this scheme. Disability due to alcoholism, drug addiction

and due to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disability

benefit and ex-gratia Grant.

(b) The Gentlemen Cadets when in receipt of stipend of Rs. 21,000/- per

month are insured for Rs. 50 lac wef 01 Sep 2013. For those who are medically

boarded out of Academy on account of disability, the disability cover provided

for 100% disability will be Rs. 25 Lac which is proportionately reduced up to

Rs. 5 Lac for 20% disability. However, for disability less than 20 percent an

ex-gratia grant of Rs. 50,000/- for first two years of training and Rs 1 lac during

the 3rd year will be paid. Disability due to alcoholism, drug addiction and due

to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disability benefit and

ex-gratia grant. Subscription at the rate of Rs. 5000/- will have to be paid in

advance on monthly basis by the Gentlemen Cadets to become member under

the main AGI Scheme as applicable to Regular Army Officers. The subscription

for the relegated period would also be recovered at the same rate.

12. GUIDELINES FOR PHYSICAL STANDARDS FOR ADMISSION TO THE 10+2

(TES) ENTRY PERMANENT COMMISSION.

Note: Candidates must be physically fit according to the prescribed physical

standards. The guidelines for the same are given below.

A number of qualified candidates are rejected subsequently on medical grounds.

Candidates are, therefore, advised in their own inerest to get themselves medically

examined before submitting their applications to avoid disappointment at the final

stage. Candidates are also advised to rectify minnor defects/ailments in order to

speed up finalisation of medical examination conducted at the Military Hospital

after being recommended at the SSB. The undermentioned ailments are

considered, common minor ailments:-

(a) Wax (Ears), (b) DNS, (c) Hydrocele/phimosis, (d) Overweight/Underweight, (e) Piles, (f) Gynecomastia, (g) Tonsilitis, (h) Varicocele.

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in the

Armed Forces will be entitled to outpatients treatment from services sources at

public expense for injuries sustained or disease contracted during the course of

their examination by the selection Board. They will also be entitled to in-patient

treatment at public expense in the Officers ward of a hospital privided,

(a) the injury is sustained during the test or;

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selection board and there is no suitable hospital; or

NOTE: They are not entitled to special nursing.

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board will undergo a medical

examination by a Board of Service Medical officers. Only those candidates will

be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by the Medical board. The

proceeding of the Medical Board are confidential and will not be divulged to

anyone. However, the candidates declared unfit will be intimated by the president

of the Medical Boards and the procedure for request for an Appeal Medical

Board will also be intimated to the candidate. Candidates declared unfit during

Appeal Med. Board will be intimated about the provision of Review Med. Board.

(a) The candidates must be in good physical and mental health and free from any

disease/disability which is likely to interfere with the efficient performance of

duties.

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution, bodily defects or

under weight.

individuals belonging to hills of North Eastern regions of India, Garhwal and

kumaon, the minimun acceptable height will be 5cms. less. In case of candidates

from Lakhadweep the minimun acceptable height can be reduced by 2 cms.

Height and weight standards are given below:-

Height Weight in kgs.

In centemeters

(without shoes) 16-17 Years 17-18 years 18-19 years 19-20 years

152 43 44 45 46

155 44 45 47 48

157 45 47 48 49

160 46 48 49 50

162 48 50 51 52

165 50 52 53 54

167 51 53 54 55

170 52.5 55 56 57

173 54.5 57 58 59

175 56 59 60 61

178 58 61 62 63

180 60 63 64.5 67

A 10% departure from the average weight given in the Table 1 above is to considered

within normal limits. However, in individuals with heavy bones and broad built and

as well as individuals with thin built itherwisee healthy, this may be reaxed to some

extent on merit.

NOTE: Height relaxation upto 2.5 cm. may be allowed where the Medical Board

certifies that the candidate is likely to grow and come up to the required standard

on completion of his training.

On account of lower age of candidate, a margin of upto 5.00 cm. in height, 2.5 cm.

in leg length (minimum) and 1.0 cm sitting height (minimum) may be gibven provided

it is certified by the Medical Board that the candidate is likely to grow and come upto

the required standard on completion of his training. (d) Chest should be well

developed. The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be 5 cms.

The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its lower edge should

touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should touch the lower angle

of the shoulder blades behind. X-ray of the chest is compulsory and will be talen to

rule out any disease of the chest.

(e) There should be no disease of bones and joints of the body. X-ray of Spine of candidates will not be carried out as a routine. It will, however, be done on the advice of Surgical Specialist wherever, clinically

indicated. Minor congenital defects which are not likely to interfere in the perfomance

of molitary duties may be acceptable on merit though congenital defects are

considered as a cause for rejection.

13. Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearm i.e. from

inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palm / back (dorsal) side

of hand / Permanent body tattoos on any other part of the body are not acceptable

and candidats will be barred from further selection. Tribes with tattoo marks on

the face or body as per their existing custom and traditions will be permitted on

a case to case basis.

14. HOW TO APPLY: Application will only be accepted on line. To do so the

candidates needs to click on the “online application” button on website

www.joinindianarmy.nic.in

(i) Candidates must enter their particulars in the online application. Terms and

conditions linked to the form must be read, prior to submitting the form

(ii) After submitting the form an acknowledgement with a Roll number will be

provided to the candidate. If the system does not generate Roll Number, it

is an indication of non acceptance of application by the system.

(iii) After submitting online application, candidates are required to obtain two

copies of the application printout and the Roll Number generated by

the system. One copy of the print out application duly Signed and

affixed photograph attested by a gazatted officer of Central/State Govt,

photocopies of Class 10th Certificate/Mark sheet showing date of birth and

12th Class Certificate alongwith mark sheets duly attested by Gazetted

officer and all the above certificates in original are to be carried to the

Selection Centre by the candidate for the SSB interview. Any candidate

who does not carry all these document for the SSB interview, his candidature

will be cancelled. The second copy of the printout of online appllication

is to retained by the candidate for his reference. No need to send

any hard copy to DG Rtg / Rtg Dte.

(iv) Candidates must submit only one application, Receipt of multiple applications

from the same candidate will result in cancellation of candidature.

(v) ONLINE APPLICATION WILL OPEN ON 22 OCT 2013 AT 1000 HRS AND

WILL BE CLOSED ON 29 NOV 2013 AT 1000 HRS.

15. Note.

(a) Any change in your postal address after submission of application

must be communicated by post duly quoting your Roll No, name and

course opted for.

(b) All original certificates along with two attested copies each Will be

carried by the candidate for SSB interview. Originals will be returned

after verification at the Service Selection Board itself.

16. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

(a) The candidate needs to apply ‘on line’ on Indian Army W ebsite

www.joinindianarmy.nic.in

The application will be screened at Recruiting Directorate, Integrated Headquarters,

Ministry of Defence (Army) and the candidate thereafter will be detailed for SSB,

(b) For SSB interview, print out of online application must be accompanied by

attested (By a Gazetted Officer of the Central/State Govt/1st Class Magistrate

etc.) photocopies of 10th class certificate issued by the Board concerned (CBSE/

State Boards/lCSE) in which date of birth is reflected for proof of date of birth

(Admit card/Marksheet/Transfer/Leaving Certificate etc. are not acceptable for

proof of date of birth) and 10+2 certificate and marksheet for proof of education.

Revised marksheets issued by a Board/University after last date of submiting

online application will not be accepted for this course, however, the same will

be accepted for the subsequent course.

12th upto two decimals and are not to be rounding off. Any false entry

of PCM percentage, detected at any stage of selection will be outrightly

rejected.

(d) Army Headquarters reserves the right to short list applications and

to fix cut off percentage of PCM marks without assigning any reason. No

communication will be entertained on this account.

(e) Shortlisted candidates will be detailed to undergo SSB interview from Feb 2014 onwards. No compensation

will be paid in respect of any injury sustained as a result of test conducted at

SSB. All incompleted online applications will be rejected outright. No intimation will

be given to the candidate In writing or verbally.

(f) Candidate! withdrawn from NDA, OTA, IMA, Naval Academy, Air force Academy on disciplinary grounds are

not eligible to apply.

(g) Final merit list will be displayed at the notice board of Rtg

Dte., (Offers Selection), DG Rtg, West Block-III, R.K Puram, New Delhi PIN-110066

as well as Indian Army, Recruiting Directorate website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in

before induction for pre-commissioning training. For any queries regarding SSB

interview centre, call up details, reporting date and merit list, contact: 011-

26175473 between 1400 hrs to 1700 hrs on working days or visit

www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. DG Rtg's fax No is 011-26196205

17. CHANGE OF INTERVIEW DATES Request for change of SSB Interview date

should be avoided. However, under most unavoidable circumstances, such change

may be considered based on the circumstances of the case. This will be an

exception rather the rule. Request for such change should be forwarded to

Selection Centre from where the call-up letter for SSB interview has been

received and not to Directorate General Recruiting. The Selection Centre may

permit change of date at their discretion.

18. REASONS FOR REJECTION OF APPLICATION

(a) Incomplete applications in any respect. (b) Variation in names and spellings

as recorded in application/Matric or equivalent certificate not supported by

affidavite. (c) Non-attachment of copy of 10th class certificate for age proof and

12th class marksheet for proof of PCM % duly attested by a Govt. Gazetted

officer No other certificate is valid for authentication of age. (d) Without attested

photograph affixed on application form (e) Application not signed by Candidate (f)

Submission of more than ONE application. (g) Any ambiguity / false information/

concealment of information detected in the certificates (mentioned at para 14(iii))

will result in cancellation of the candidature at any stage of selection.

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