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.
Revised Terms and Conditions of Service of SSCOs (Men and Women both Technical and Non-Technical)
Prominent features of the revised policy are :
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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.
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Substantive Promotion: SSCOs will be eligible for substantive promotion.
- To the rank of Capt – on completion of 2 years reckonable commissioned service.
- To the rank of Maj – on completion of 6 years reckonable commissioned service.
- To the rank of Lt Col – on completion of 13 years reckonable commissioned service.
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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 ‘B’ Grade in ‘C’ 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 |