The Indian Army is inviting applications from unmarried male candidates who have completed their 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) subjects and have appeared in the JEE (Mains) 2023 examination. These candidates, if they fulfill the eligibility conditions mentioned below, can apply for the grant of Permanent Commission in the Army.
Nationality
Candidates must be unmarried males and either citizen of India or subjects of Nepal.
Age Limit
Candidates must be at least 16½ years old and not more than 19½ years old on the first day of the month in which the course is scheduled to commence. In other words, candidates should be born between 02 Jul 2004 and 01 Jul 2007.
Educational Qualification
Only candidates who have passed the 10+2 examination or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from recognized education boards are eligible to apply for this entry. The calculation of PCM percentage for various state/central boards will be based on marks obtained in Class XII only.
Medical Examination & Physical Standards
Candidates must be able to withstand the rigorous mental and physical stress of military service in various terrains, climates, and geographical conditions. The medical examination aims to identify those likely to break down under exposure to various stresses experienced during active service.
Vacancies
There are a total of 90 provisional vacancies for this course. However, the number of vacancies may change depending on the training capacity at the Training Academy. The final number of vacancies will be determined based on organizational requirements at that time.
Type of Commission
Upon successful completion of the 4-year course, cadets will be granted a Permanent Commission in the Army with the rank of Lieutenant.
Training
The total duration of training will be 5 years.
The training program consists of the following:
- Basic Military Training :1 year at the Officer Training Academy in Gaya or any other designated Training.
- Institute decided by the Indian Army. Technical Training: (i) Phase-I (Pre-Commission Training): 3 years at CME Pune or MCTE Mhow or MCEME Secunderabad. (ii) Phase-II (Post Commission Training): 1 year at CME Pune or MCTE Mhow or MCEME Secunderabad.
- Award of Degree: Candidates will be awarded an Engineering degree upon completing the final examination.
Promotion Criteria
| RANK | PROMOTION CRETERIA |
|---|---|
|
Lieutenant |
On commission |
|
Captain |
On completion of 02 years |
|
Major |
On completion of 06 years |
|
Lt Colonel |
On completion of 13 years |
|
Colonel (TS) |
On completion of 26 years |
|
Colonel |
On selection basis subject to fulfillment of requisite service conditions |
|
Brigadier |
|
|
Major General |
|
|
Lt General/HAG Scale |
|
|
HAG+Scale (*Admissible to 1/3rd of total strength of Lt Generals) |
|
|
VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lt Gen (NFSG) |
|
|
COAS |
|
Salary Structure
| RANK | PAY LEVEL | PAY IN Rs. |
|---|---|---|
|
Lieutenant |
Level 10 |
56,100-1,77,500 |
|
Captain |
Level 10B |
61,300-1,93,900 |
|
Major |
Level 11 |
69,400-2,07,200 |
|
Lieutenant Colonel |
Level 12A |
1,21,200-2,12,400 |
|
Colonel |
Level 13 |
1,30,600-2,15,900 |
|
Brigadier |
Level 13A |
1,39,600-2,17,600 |
|
Major General |
Level 14 |
1,44,200-2,18,200 |
|
Lieutenant General HAG Scale |
Level 15 |
1,82,200- 2,24,100 |
|
Lieutenant General HAG +
Scale |
Level 16 |
2,05,400-2,24,400 |
|
VCOAS/Army Cdr/
Lieutenant General (NFSG) |
Level 17 |
2,25,000/- (fixed) |
|
COAS |
Level 18 |
2,50,000/-(fixed) |
How to Apply
To apply for the position, candidates must submit their applications online. They can do so by clicking on the ‘online application’ button on the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Selection Procedure
The selection procedure is as follows:
- Shortlisting of Applications: The Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) reserves the right to shortlist applications and set a cutoff without providing any specific reason. Once the candidates have been shortlisted, they will receive an email notification regarding their allotted center.
- SSB Selection: Only shortlisted eligible candidates, based on the cutoff, will undergo the SSB (Services Selection Board) process. The SSB will be conducted at one of the Selection Centres located in Allahabad (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka), or Jalandhar (Punjab). The SSB process involves evaluations by a Psychologist, Group Testing Officer, and Interviewing Officer. Two-stage Selection Procedure: Candidates who clear Stage I of the SSB will
- proceed to Stage II. Those who fail in Stage I will be sent back on the same day. The duration of the SSB interview is five days, and detailed information about the process can be found on the official website of the Directorate General of Recruiting at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Issuance of Joining Letter: Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit will be issued a Joining Letter for training based on the order of merit and the availability of vacancies, provided they meet all eligibility criteria.
- Execution of Bonds/Certificates: The finally selected candidates will be required to execute all the Bonds/Certificates as prescribed for the Cadets of NDA entry under AI 53/78.
- Arm/Service Allotment: Candidates must agree to accept the allotment of any Arm/Service in the interest of the organization in the event of final selection.
Important Dates
The online application process will commence on 01 Jun 2023 at 1200 Hrs and will close on 30 Jun 2023 at 1200 Hrs.
For further information and query please visit the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in and download the official notifications Indian Army Technical Scheme Course
FAQs:
Q. Who is eligible to apply for the Permanent Commission in the Indian Army?
1. Unmarried male candidates who have completed their 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (PCM) subjects and have appeared in the JEE (Mains) 2023 examination are eligible to apply.
Q. What are the nationality requirements for the Indian Army Permanent Commission?
2. Candidates must be unmarried males and either citizen of India or subjects of Nepal.
Q. What is the age limit for applying to the Indian Army Permanent Commission?
3. Candidates must be at least 16½ years old and not more than 19½ years old on the first day of the month in which the course is scheduled to commence.
Q. What are the educational qualification criteria for applying to the Indian Army Permanent Commission?
4. Candidates must have passed the 10+2 examination or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from recognized education boards.
Q. What are the medical and physical standards required for the Indian Army Permanent Commission?
5. In this regard please visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
Q. What is the type of commission granted upon successful completion of the course?
6. Cadets will be granted a Permanent Commission in the Army with the rank of Lieutenant.
Q. What is the duration and structure of the training program?
7. The total duration of training is 5 years and consists of basic military training, technical training (Phase-I and Phase-II), and the award of an Engineering degree upon successful completion of the final examination.
Q. How can I apply for the Indian Army Permanent Commission?
8. You can apply online by visiting the official website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in and clicking on the ‘online application’ button.