‘In Service’ entries are an avenue for the JCOs and Other Ranks to become a permanent commissioned officer subject to eligibility criteria. One of the in-service entries is SCO entry, also known as Special Commissioned Officers Entry.
Service Entries Of Indian Army
Special Commissioned Officers (SCO) Scheme
Under Special Commissioned Officers SCO entry JCOs/NCOs/OR in the age group 142 of 28-35 years, with a Senior School Certificate Pass (Class 10+2 pattern) qualification, are eligible for Permanent commission after screening by SSB and Medical Board. They have to undergo pre-commission training of one year at OTA Gaya. The rules for substantive promotion and acting promotion are the same as for regular officers. These officers are employed in units as sub-unit commander/ Quarter Master and on various Extra Regimental Employment appointments up to the rank of Major.
They retire at the age of 57 years after serving for period of about 20-25 years in the Army. The scheme not only improves the career prospects of the existing JCOs and OR but also helps in making up the deficiency of the support cadre officers in the Army to some extent.
- SCO Age Limit: Between 30 to 35 years. minimum service of five years can apply
- Medical Category: Shape 1
- SCO Education: 12th Class of 10+2 pattern or equivalent
- SCO Notification/ Courses: Twice a year in January and July
- SCO Training: Eight weeks communication skill capsule at ACC Centre & College, Pachmarhi followed by one year at OTA, Gaya
- Selection through SSB Interview.
SCO
| Vacancies Per Course | 100 (Twice in a Year) |
| Tentative Month of Publication of Notification | Notified by MP Directorate / AGs Br through Units in Apr and Jul |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
|---|---|
| Age | 30 to 35 years. minimum service of five years can apply |
| Qualification | Matric with One Year Diploma or Above |
| Marital Status | Unmarried / Married |
| Likely Date of SSB | Jul/Aug for Jan Course & Nov/Dec for Jul Course |
| Training Academy | OTA, Gaya |
| Duration of Training | Eight Weeks at AEC Centre & College, Pachmarhi & One Year at OTA, Gaya |
