‘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 |
Hello sir , I am anurag thapa presently I am serving with ncc Bn so how I apply for sco commission?
Sir my age is 29 years 04 month
Can I apply for sco?
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jai hind sir
sir Assam Rifle(GD) can apply for SCO entry ?
in Indian Army sir
please reply sir
My problem also same my matriculation maths marks is 35 % please tell me si can I apply for sco commission
One red entry entry can apply for SCO ?
Plz don’t provide the wrong information about age,you have mentioned the age criteria 28 – 35 for sco entry that is totally wrong.the age criteria is 30 – 35
they have mentioned it in down porting please read complete
I am serving personnel in the army,i had passed my 12th class but not publish in my document.
Can i still apply for SCO?
No, as u have to make a part2 order in records first… then ask us clerk to make a demand towards brigade
HI SIR I AM B, GANESH IM PRESNTLY SERVING IN INDIAN ARMY IN HAV RANK BUT MY AMBITION WAS TO BECOME AN ARMY OFFICE HOW TO APPLAY SCO &PC COMMISION PLEASETELL ME THE INFORMATION KINDLY
1.publish your inter certificate
2. Make a application to co for SCO commissions
3. Prepare well
4.inform Co to generate your application towards bde,
div,core, command
5. You will get a call letter for ssb
Sir , My self Dr Anantha Vishnu UR completing BAMS and my ambition was to become an army officer now i am at 27 is any opertunity to join INDIAN ARMY
Sir,I am very aspired to become an officer in army but my percentage in both 10th and 12th is very less average such as 35% in 10th and 44% in 12th,could I be an officer in army?
You just need to atleast passing percentage…if you are pass then army officers world’s gate are open for you….☺️