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5 Different Ways For Women To Join The Indian Army

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Last updated: July 21, 2015
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5 Different Ways For Women To Join The Indian Army. 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. So far, more than 1200 Lady Cadets have already been commissioned into the various Arms and Services of the Indian Army. You should be graduate to apply.

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Revised Terms and Conditions of Service of SSCOs (Men and Women both Technical and Non-Technical)

Prominent features of the revised policy are :

  1. 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.
  2. Substantive Promotion: SSCOs will be eligible for substantive promotion.
    • To the rank of Capt โ€“ on completion of 2 years reckonable commissioned service.
    • To the rank of Maj โ€“ on completion of 6 years reckonable commissioned service.
    • To the rank of Lt Col โ€“ on completion of 13 years reckonable commissioned service.Indian army women

5 Different Ways For Women To Join The Indian Army

Graduate UPSC

SSCW(Non Tech)

Short Service Commission Non Technical Women
Vacancies Per Course 12+1* (Twice a year) * One Vacancy for Widow
Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in July and Nov
Eligibility Criteria
Age 19 and 25 yrs as of first day of month in which course is due to commence
Qualification Graduation/ Post Graduation from Recognised University.
Marital Status Un Married
Application to be Received by UPSC July / Aug and Nov / Dec
Likely SSB Date Nov / Dec and Jun / July
Date Commencement of Trg Jan and Jul
Training Academy OTA Chennai
Duration of Trg 49 Weeks

Graduate Non UPSC

SSCW(NCC)

NCC (SPL) Entry Women
Vacancies Per Course 04 (Twice a year)
Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Apr / Oct
Eligibility Criteria
Age 19 and 25 yrs as of first day of month in which course is due to commence
Qualification 2 Yrs service in NCC Senior Div Army with minimum โ€˜Bโ€™ Grade in โ€˜Cโ€™ Certificate Exam.
Marital Status Un Married
Application to be Received by Oct / Nov and Apr / May through NCC Dte
Likely SSB Date Nov to Jan for Apr Course and May to July for Oct Course
Date Commencement of Trg Apr and Oct
Training Academy OTA, Chennai
Duration of Trg 49 Weeks

SSCW(JAG)

JAG Women

Vacancies Per Course 04 (Twice a year)
Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch
Eligibility Criteria
Age 21 and 27 yrs as of first day of month in which course is due to commence
Qualification Graduate with LLB / LLM with 55% marks. Registered with Bar Council of India / State
Marital Status Un Married
Application to be Received Online Oct / Nov and Apr / May
Likely SSB Date Dec / Jan and Jun / Jul
Date Commencement of Trg Apr and Oct
Training Academy OTA
Duration of Trg 49 Weeks

Short Service Commission Technical Women

Vacancies Per Course 20 (Twice a year)
Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Dec/Jan and Jun / Jul
Eligibility Criteria
Age 20 and 27 yrs as of first day of month in which course is due to commence
Qualification Engineering Degree in notified discipline
Marital Status Un Married
Application to be Received by Feb / Mar and Jul / Aug
Likely SSB Date Nov to Jan for Apr Course and May to July for Oct Course
Date Commencement of Trg Oct and Apr
Training Academy OTA Chennai
Duration of Trg 49 Weeks
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