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 :
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.
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.
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
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