The Indian Army is the land-based branch of the Indian Armed Forces and is responsible for the defense of the nation’s land borders. The structure of the Indian Army is organized into several components, each with its specific roles and responsibilities. Here is an overview of the complete structure of the Indian Army.
The Indian army has the strength of about a million troops and fields 34 divisions. Its headquarters is located in the Indian capital New Delhi and it is under the overall command of the Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
Formation and Structure of Indian Army
Command: The Indian Army operates six operational commands and one training command. Each command is led by a General Officer Commanding-in-Chief with the rank of Lieutenant General. These commands directly report to the Army Headquarters in New Delhi.
Division: Each Division is headed by General Officer Commanding (GOC) in the rank of Major General. It usually consists of 15,000 combat troops and 8,000 support elements. Currently, the Indian Army has 37 Divisions including; 4 RAPID (Re-organized Army Plains Infantry Divisions) Action Divisions, 18 Infantry Divisions, 10 Mountain Divisions, 3 Armored Divisions and 2 Artillery Divisions. Each Division composes of several Brigades.
Brigade: A Brigade generally consists of around 3,000 combat troops with supporting elements. An Infantry Brigade usually has 3 Infantry Battalions along with various Support Arms & Services. It is headed by a Brigadier. In addition to the Brigades in various Army Divisions, the Indian Army also has 5 Independent Armored Brigades, 15 Independent Artillery Brigades, 7 Independent Infantry Brigades, 1 Independent Parachute Brigade,3 Independent Air Defence Brigades, 2 Independent Air Defence Groups and 4 Independent Engineer Brigades. These Independent Brigades operate directly under the Corps Commander (GOC Corps).
Battalion: A Battalion is commanded by a Colonel and is the Infantry’s main fighting unit. It consists of more than 900 combat personnel.
Company: Headed by the Major or Captain, a company comprises 120 soldiers.
Platoon: An intermediate between a company and section, a platoon is headed by a Captain or Lieutenant, or depending on the availability of commissioned officers, even a junior commissioned officer (Subedar). It has a total strength of about 32 troops.
Section: Smallest military outfit with a strength of 10 personnel. Commanded by a non-commissioned officer of the rank of Havildar or Sergeant.
The army operates 7 operational commands. Each command is headed by General Officer Commanding-in-Chief with the rank of Lieutenant General. Each command is directly affiliated to the Army HQ in New Delhi.
These commands are given below in their correct order of raising, location (city) and their commanders. There is also the Army Training Commanded abbreviated as ARTRAC. The staff in each Command HQ is headed by Chief of Staff (COS) who is also an officer of Lieutenant General Rank. Besides these, army officers may head tri-service commands such as the Strategic Forces Command, Integrated Defence Staff (IDS) and the Andaman and Nicobar Command.
Corps: A corps is an army field formation responsible for a zone within a command theatre. There are three types of corps in the Indian Army: Strike, Holding and Mixed. A command generally consists of two or more corps. A corps has Army divisions under its command. The Corps HQ is the highest field formation in the army
Central Command: headquartered at Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh
I Corps — Currently assigned to South Western Command
Eastern Command: headquartered at Kolkata, West Bengal
23rd Infantry Division headquartered at Ranchi
III Corps, headquartered at Dimapur, Nagaland
IV Corps, headquartered at Tezpur, Assam
XXXIII Corps, headquartered at Siliguri, West Bengal
Northern Command: headquartered at Udhampur, Jammu and Kashmir
XIV Corps, headquartered at Leh, Jammu and Kashmir
XV Corps, headquartered at Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir
XVI Corps, headquartered at Nagrota, Jammu and Kashmir
Southern Command: headquartered at Pune, Maharashtra
41st Artillery Division, headquartered at Pune, Maharashtra
XII Corps, headquartered at Jodhpur, Rajasthan
XXI Corps, headquartered at Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
South Western Command: headquartered at Jaipur, Rajasthan
42nd Artillery Division headquartered at Jaipur
I Corps, headquartered at Mathura, Uttar Pradesh
X Corps, headquartered at Bhatinda, Punjab
Western Command: headquartered at Chandimandir
40th Artillery Division headquartered at Ambala
II Corps, headquartered at Ambala, Haryana
IX Corps, headquartered at Yol, Himachal Pradesh
XI Corps, headquartered at Jalandhar, Punjab
Training Command: headquartered at Shimla, Himachal Pradesh
UPDATE: Indian Army has published the JAG 32 i.e. Judge Advocate General 32nd Course notification on 22 June 2023. Applications are invited from unmarried male and unmarried female LAW GRADUATES for grant of Short Service Commission in the Indian Army for the Judge Advocate General Branch.
Update: SSCW (JAG)-32 (APR 2024) COURSE. CORRIGENDUM TO PARA 3 OF SSCW (JAG)-32 (APR 2024) COURSE NOTIFICATION ISSUED. VACANCIES REVISED FOR SSCW (JAG)-32 COURSE FROM 02 TO 05.
All male and female law graduates who are eligible for this entry can apply for this special entry. Find more details related to the 32nd Short Service Commission JAG Entry Scheme Course (Men and Women) April 2024 course for law graduates.
Indian army’s official career website published the JAG Course 32 Notification in August 2023 and registration will open from 18th JanuaryAugust 2023 onward, the last date to apply for the JAG 32 will be on the month of September 2023. JAG 32nd course JAG entry 2023 (Judge Advocate General Branch) will commence in April 2024 at OTA Chennai. It is a special entry for male and female law graduates to join the JAG branch of the Indian Army.
Applications are invited from unmarried male and unmarried female LAW GRADUATES for grant of Short Service Commission in the Indian Army for the Judge Advocate General Branch.
Nationality: A candidate must either be: (i) A citizen of India, (ii) A subject of Nepal, (iii) A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, and East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia, and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii) and (iii) above shall be a person in whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. A certificate of eligibility will, however, not be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal.
21 to 27 years as of 01 Jan 2024 (Born not earlier than 02 Jan 1997 and not later than 01 Jan 2003; both dates inclusive).
Note: Candidates should note that the date of birth as recorded in the Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate or an equivalent certificate on the date of submission of applications will only be accepted and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.
JAG 32 Educational Qualification
Minimum 55% aggregate marks in their LLB Degree (three years professional after graduation or five years after 10 plus 2) examination.
In addition, the CLAT PG Score of the preceding year is mandatory for all candidates (including LLM qualified and LLM appearing candidates) who apply for courses starting in a particular year. The candidates should be eligible for registration as an advocate with the Bar Council of India/State. The candidate should be from a College/University recognized by the Bar Council of India.
Short Service Commission will be granted to Male and Female in the regular Army for 14 years i.e. for an initial period of 10 years extendable by a further period of 04 years. Male & Female officers who are willing to continue to serve in the Army after the expiry of period of ten years of Short Service Commission may, if eligible and suitable in all respects, be considered for the grant of Permanent Commission (PC) in the 10th year of their Short Service Commission in accordance with the relevant policies as issued from time to time. Those SSC officers (Male & Female) who are not selected for grant of PC but are otherwise considered fit and suitable, will be given options to continue as SSCOs for a total period of 14 years (including the initial tenure of 10 years) on expiry of which they will be released from the Army.
Period of Probation: An officer will be on probation for a period of 6 months from the date he/she receives his/her commission. If he/she is reported on within the probationary period as unsuitable to retain his/her commission, his/her services may be terminated any time whether before or after the expiry of the probationary period.
JAG 32 Training
The duration of training is 49 weeks at OTA, Chennai.
Selected candidates will be detailed for Pre-Commission training at OTA, Chennai according to their position in the final order of merit, up to the number of available vacancies, subject to meeting all eligibility criteria.
Candidates will neither be allowed to marry during the period of training nor will he/she be allowed to live with parents/Guardians. Candidates must not marry until they complete the full training at the Officers Training Academy. A candidate, who marries subsequent to the date of his/her application, though successful at the Services Selection Board interview and medical examination, will not be eligible for training. A candidate if he/she marries, while under training, shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him/her by the government.
All candidates who successfully complete Pre-Commission training at Officers Training Academy, Chennai will be awarded ‘Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management and Strategic Studies’ by University of Madras
Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training: ₹ 56,100/-p.m.*
*On successful commissioning, the pay in the Pay Matrix of the Officer commissioned shall be fixed in the first Cell of Level 10. The period of training shall not be treated as commissioned service. Arrears on account of admissible allowances, as applicable, for the training period shall be paid to cadets.
How To Apply For JAG 32
Applications will only be accepted online on website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Click on ‘Officer Entry Appln/Login’ and then click ‘Registration’ (Registrations not required, if already registered on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in).
Fill the online registration form after reading the instructions carefully. After getting registered, click on ‘Apply Online’ under Dashboard. A page ‘Officers Selection – ‘Eligibility’ will open. Then click ‘Apply’ shown against Short Service Commission JAG Entry Course.
A page ‘Application Form’ will open. Read the instructions carefully and click ‘Continue’ to fill details as required under various segments. Personal information, Communication details, Education details and details of previous SSB.
‘Save & Continue’ each time before you go to the next segment. After filling details on the last segment, you will move to a page ‘Summary of your information’ wherein you can check and edit the entries already made.
Only after ascertaining the correctness of all your details, click on ‘Submit Now’. Candidates must click on ‘Submit Now’ each time they open the application for editing any details.
The candidates are required to take out two copies of their application having Roll Number, 30 minutes after final closure of online application on last day.
JAG 32 Selection Procedure
Shortlisting of Applications. Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) reserves the right for shortlisting of applications, without assigning any reason. After shortlisting of applications, the Centre allotment will be intimated to candidates via their email.
After allotment of Selection Centre, candidates will have to log in to the website and select their SSB dates which are available on a first come first serve basis initially.
Thereafter, it will be allotted by the Selection Centres. The option to select the dates for SSB by candidates may be forfeited due to occurrence of any exceptional circumstance/events.
Only shortlisted eligible candidates will undergo SSB at Selection Centres, Allahabad(UP), Bhopal(MP), Bangalore (Karnataka) and Kapurthala (PB).
Call up letter for SSB interview will be issued by respective Selection Centre on candidate’s registered e-mail id and SMS only.
Allotment of Selection Centre is at the discretion of Directorate General of Recruiting, IHQ of MoD (Army) and No request for changes will be entertained in this regard.
Candidates will be put through two stage selection procedure. Those who clear Stage I will go to Stage II. Those who fail in stage I will be returned on the same day.
Duration of SSB interview is five days and details of the same are available on official website of Directorate General of Recruiting i.e, www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
This will be followed by a medical examination for the candidates who get recommended after Stage II.
Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit will be issued a joining letter for training in the order of merit, depending on the number of vacancies available, subject to meeting all eligibility criteria.
Short Service Commission (NT) JAG Entry Scheme 32nd Course for Men & Women Law Graduates (scheduled in April 2024). Applications will open from August 2023.
Note: Candidates are suggested to wait for the official notification for more details. The above-mentioned details may or may not change. For detailed information visit joinindianarmy.nic.in
NOTE: ONLINE APPLICATION WILL OPEN IN AUGUST 2023 and will close on SEPTEMBER 2023.
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JAG Entry Frequently Asked Questions
What is the age limit for the Indian Army JAG 32 Recruitment 2023?
21 to 27 years as of 01 Jan 2024 (Born not earlier than 02 Jan 1997 and not later than 01 Jan 2003; both dates inclusive).
Who can apply for the JAG entry?
Unmarried males and unmarried females LAW GRADUATES can apply for JAG entry.
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On Saturday, the Indian Army found itself in a situation where it had to release 12 militants associated with an armed Meitei group.
This decision was made due to the presence of a large mob consisting of over 1,200 people in the Imphal East district. The Army’s Spear Corps justified this action by stating that it aimed to prevent any unintended harm to civilians amidst the ongoing unrest in the state.
The conflict between the Meitei and Kuki ethnic groups in Manipur has resulted in the loss of more than 100 lives, with over 300 people injured and thousands displaced since May 3. The violence erupted following a protest march by thousands of individuals opposing the majority Meiteis’ demand to be classified as Scheduled Tribes.
On the day in question, security forces initiated an operation in the village of Itham, establishing a cordon in the area. During this operation, the Army successfully apprehended twelve members of the Meitei militant group known as Kanglei Yawol Kanna Lup. These individuals were found in possession of arms, ammunition, and other military supplies. Notably, among the detainees was Moirangthem Tamba, also known as Uttam, who had been accused of orchestrating an ambush on an Army unit in 2015 resulting in the deaths of 20 soldiers.
Despite the Army’s successful operation, their progress was impeded by a mob consisting of approximately 1,200 to 1,500 individuals, primarily led by women. These protesters surrounded the area and prevented the security forces from proceeding with their operation.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is the aerial warfare branch of the Indian Armed Forces. It was officially established on 8 October 1932 as an auxiliary air force of the British Empire and became an independent force in 1947 after India gained independence. The IAF is responsible for the defense of Indian airspace, conducting aerial operations, and providing assistance in times of natural disasters.
Here are the major branches and components of the Indian Air Force:
The Flying Branch is the core operational branch of the Indian Air Force. It includes various types of aircraft and pilots who are responsible for conducting air operations, including air defense, ground attack, reconnaissance, and transport. The Flying Branch is further divided into different branches based on the type of aircraft they operate, such as Fighter Pilots, Transport Pilots, Helicopter Pilots, and UAV (Unmanned Aerial Vehicle) Pilots.
Technical Branch
The Technical Branch of the Indian Air Force is responsible for the maintenance, repair, and overall technical management of aircraft, weapon systems, and other equipment. It comprises various sub-branches such as Aeronautical Engineering (Electronics), Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical), and Ground Duty (Technical).
Ground Duty Branch
The Ground Duty Branch consists of non-combatant personnel who provide support services to the Indian Air Force. It includes various sub-branches like Administration, Logistics, Accounts, Education, Meteorology, and Medical Services. These personnel perform crucial roles in the management, administration, logistics, and overall functioning of the Air Force.
These are the major branches and components of the Indian Air Force. Each branch plays a vital role in maintaining the operational readiness and effectiveness of the Air Force in defending Indian airspace and contributing to national security.
Military Nursing Service MNS 2023 Notification – Indian Army has released the notification for Applications inviting FEMALE CANDIDATES (only) for MNS Batch 2023. Only those are eligible who have registered and are appearing for NEET (UG) – 2023 for admission to four years of BSc (Nursing) Courses commencing in the year 2023 at the Colleges of Nursing of Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS). Candidates will be selected for admission at Colleges of Nursing based on the final merit cum choice prepared using NEET (UG) – score, Computer Based Test of General Intelligence, General English (ToGlGE), Psychological Assessment Test (PAT), and Interview, subject to medical fitness and vacancies at each College.
Update: BSc Nursing Course 2023 for MNS – Allotment list of candidates for BSc Nursing Course 2023 for Colleges of Nursing under AFMS has been released.
All candidates (Female only) desirous of seeking admission for BSc Nursing at AFMS institutions have to mandatorily qualify for NEET(UG) 2023. Therefore, candidates are directed to register online for NEET(UG) through the website, https://neet.nta.nic.in.
The Official Notification of the MNS Exam for Military Nursing Service B.Sc (NURSING) Course 2023 will be published. Eligible and interested candidates can apply for the MNS Exam 2023 exam from May 2023 (DATES TO BE UPDATED). Eligible applicants will be called for an objective-type Computer Based Examination (CBE). MNS 2023 written exam is likely to be conducted in June 2023 across the nation.
Subsequent to passing the final year University examination for B Sc (Nursing) Course, the candidates will be offered Commission in the Military Nursing Service subject to medical fitness. The date of declaration of results from respective Universities will be the date of the Commission for the candidates. The date of Commission determines the date of seniority in service among all candidates who have joined the Course in the same year. The tentative month of declaration of results of the existing six Colleges by the Universities is as given in the table below:
Military Nursing Service Exam 2023 Important Dates
Rajiv Gandhi University of Health Sciences (RGUHS)
40
Total
220
Military Nursing Service Exam 2023 Eligibility Criteria:
(a) Female candidates who are unmarried/divorcee/legally separated/widow without encumbrances.
(b) Nationality: Citizen of India
(c) Date of Birth: Born between 01 Oct 1998 and 30 Sep 2006 (both days inclusive).
(d) Educational Qualification: Candidate must have passed the FIRST ATTEMPT, Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) or equivalent (12 Years schooling) with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology), and English with not less than 50% aggregate marks as a regular student from a Statutory/ Recognized Board/ University/Examining Body. Candidates who will be appearing for the final year of the qualifying examination during the current academic session may also apply provisionally. The candidates finally selected for the course will have to submit proof of passing the qualifying examination with requisite subjects and marks before joining the course.
(e) Physical standards: Medical fitness of the candidate is decided as per the medical fitness standards and criteria prescribed for grant of Commission in the Armed Forces as amended from time to time. The minimum height required for entry into Armed Forces for female candidates is 152 cm. Candidates from Hill and Northeastern States will be accepted with a minimum height of 147 cm.
Military Nursing Service Exam 2023 Selection Process:
(a) Shortlisting through NEET (UG score): The registration numbers (Reference No) of the candidates who are shortlisted for screening at a designated venue based on NEET (UG) – 2023 merit will be displayed at the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. The shortlisted candidates will be called for ToGlGE, PAT, Interview, and Medical examination at a designated venue. The admit card for the same can be downloaded from www.ioinindianarmy.nic.in.
(b) Verification of Documents: All shortlisted candidates will be required to produce all original documents as listed in the admit card at the time of the interview for verification. it is the responsibility of the candidate to be in possession of all original documents at the time of the Interview. The shortlisted candidates, if not in possession of documents as per eligibility criteria or at any stage of the selection process, if it is found that the information provided has been willfully concealed or misrepresented will lead to disqualification from the selection process/loss of candidature.
(c) Test of General Intelligence & General English (ToGlGE): The test of General Intelligence & General English (ToGlGE) will be in the form of a Computer Based Test (CBT) consisting of 40 MCQs of two marks each for maximum marks of 80. There will be negative marks of 0.5 for every incorrect answer. These 40 questions will be required to be answered in 30 mins.
(d) Psychological Assessment Test (PAT): The PAT is a qualifying examination and the score will not be considered for preparing the final merit list.
(e) Interview: The candidates will be interviewed by a Board of Officers at a designated venue.
(f) Medical Examination: All shortlisted candidates will undergo Special Medical Board (SMB) at a designated venue. Candidates declared FIT/UNFIT in the medical examination will be informed about their medical status, including the procedure of requesting for Appeal Medical Board by the President Special Medical Board.
Military Nursing Service Exam 2023 Vacancies:
The selected candidates shall execute an Agreement Bond to serve in the Military Nursing Service (MNS), Armed Forces Medical Services at the time of admission. During training, they will be provided with free ration, accommodation, uniform allowance, and monthly stipend as per terms and conditions as amended from time to time. On successful completion of the BSc Nursing course of four years, the candidates will be granted PermanenVshort Service Commission in the Military Nursing Service, under the terms and conditions laid down for the grant of such commission. In the event of withdrawal from the course, termination of training, or refusal to accept a commission in the MNS, if offered, they will have to refund the Bond money Agreement Bond executed.
The date of declaration of results from respective Universities will be the date of Commission for the candidates. The date of the Commission determines the date of seniority in service among all candidates who have joined the course in the same year. The commencement and completion of the course depend on the respective affiliated University norms.
The number of seats available in each College under the respective University for the year 2023 is as tabulated below:-
Institution
No. of Seats
CON, CH (CC) Lucknow
40
CON, AFMC Pune
40
CON, INHS Asvini
40
CON, CH (AF) Bangalore
40
CON, CH(EC) Kolkata
30
CON, AH (R&R) New Delhi
30
Total
220
Military Nursing Service Exam 2023Test Centres:
The candidates are required to choose the examination centre from the list of centres provided while filling out the online application form. Allotment of centres will be on a “first apply-first allot” basis. If the number of candidates is inadequate/more than the capacity of a centre, the candidates opting for that centre will be allotted any other centre as per the administrative feasibility. No correspondence/ requests regarding a change of centre from any candidate will be accepted
Military Nursing Service Exam 2023 Syllabus
General English
Synonyms/ Homonyms. Antonyms. Spot the error. Fill in the blanks. Spellings. Detecting Mis-spelt words. Idioms and phrases. One-word substitutions. Shuffling of sentence parts. Shuffling of Sentences in a passage. Improvement. Cloze passage. Comprehension passage.
Biology
Taxonomy. Cell and Molecular Biology. Reproduction. Genetics and evolution. Human health and diseases. Biochemistry. Plant physiology. Human physiology. Biotechnology and its applications. Biodiversity, ecology, and environment.
Physics
Laws of Motion & Work, Energy, and Power. Properties of Matter. Electrostatics. Current Electricity. Magnetic Effects of Electric Current. Electromagnetic Induction and Alternating Current. Optics. Dual Nature of Radiation and Atomic Physics. Nuclear Physics. Semiconductor Devices and their Applications.
Chemistry
Atomic Structure. p,d, and f – Block Elements. Coordination Chemistry and Solid State Chemistry. Thermodynamics, Chemical Equilibrium, and Chemical Kinetics. Electrochemistry. Isomerism in Organic Compounds. Alcohols and Ethers. Carbonyl Compounds. Carboxylic Acids and their derivatives. Organic Nitrogen Compounds and Biomolecules.
General Intelligence
General Studies. Current Affairs. Number Series. Observation. Judgment. Space Visualization. Decision Making. Problem-Solving. Similarities and Differences. Figure Classification. Visual Memory. Relationship Concepts. Non-Verbal Series. Arithmetical Computation. Analytical Functions etc.
Military Nursing Service Exam 2023 How To Apply:
(a) Interested candidates (FEMALES ONLY) may register through www.joinindianarmy.nic.in which will be accessible from May 2023. The candidates will be able to register ONLINE by providing their name, mobile number, email id, and other details. The scanned copy of the required documents also needs to be uploaded in the prescribed size and format. The candidate’s email id is the user id for this website and the candidate will select her own password. Candidates must remember their username and password for all future correspondence. Candidates are requested to make corrections to the filled application form using the EDIT menu and ensure all corrections are made before final submission. No modification in the application will be possible after clicking the SUBMIT button.
(b) All candidates (except SC/ST) will have to pay a sum of Rs 200/- only as an application processing fee through the ONLINE payment gateway. There is no application fee for SC/ST candidates. SC/ST candidates have to upload documentary proof. On successful completion of online payment, a bank reference number (DU Number) will be generated for the future correspondence of all candidates (except SC/ST) and a confirmation page will be displayed.
(c) Candidates may take a printout of the duly filled application for further reference along with the payment confirmation page.
(d) Once the process is complete candidates are provided with a provisional registration number (reference number). This number will be sent to the registered email id and phone number.
(e) The notification to upload the NEET (UG) -2023 score will be published at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Therefore candidates are requested to visit the website regularly.
Military Nursing Service Exam 2023Important Instructions:-
(i) it is the individual responsibility to ensure the successful payment of the application fee. Receipt of the DU number is not the criteria for successful payment; therefore candidates are requested (o make sure that the application fee is debited from the bank account for successful payment.
(ii) Candidates must take the printout of the payment receipt and read it carefully before the final submission of the online application form.
(iii) Candidates must ensure the correctness of information during the online application /form filling. Candidates must understand that any attempt to willfully conceal or misrepresent the facts will lead to disqualification of candidature at any stage of the selection process.
(iv) it is the individual responsibility of the candidate to check for updates at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in, upload NEET (UG) 2023 score, download the admit card for an interview, and check SMS and email regularly on your registered mobile number and email id.
(v) The aforesaid conditions are subject to modification if deemed necessary.
(vi) No correspondence will be entertained from the candidates with regard to either the receipt of applications/ status of applications/ details or reasons for rejected applications.
(vii) Hard copy of the application will not be accepted.
(viii) Reasons for rejection of online application are incomplete application, submission qf more than one application, and nonpayment of application processing fee.
(ix) Registration for online applications will open from May 2023 on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
Candidates must have passed on the first attempt, Senior Secondary Examination (10+2) or equivalent (12 Years schooling) examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology (Botany & Zoology), and English with not less than 50% aggregate marks as a regular student from a Statutory/ Recognized Board/ University/ Examination Body. Candidates who will be appearing for the final year of the qualifying examination during the current academic session may also apply provisionally. can apply for MNS 2022 exam.
Q2. What is the syllabus of the MNS exam?
The written examination comprisesan objective type Online Computer Based Examination of 80 marks covering General Intelligence and General English (ToGIGE).
General Manoj Pande, the Chief of Army Staff, praised and honored Sepoy Navaneetha Krishnan D from Tamil Nadu for his selfless act of rescuing a woman from drowning in the Bhakra Canal near Patiala, Punjab on June 16th. According to an official statement, at around 1500 hours on June 16, 2023, Sepoy Navaneetha Krishnan D was returning from Patiala to Sangrur while performing his duty of collecting rations as a Dandaman. While seated in the rear of the vehicle, he noticed a commotion on the road and witnessed a woman in grave danger as she was being swept away by the swift current of the Bhakra Canal.
According to the statement, without a moment’s hesitation, the army Jawan sprinted 100 meters downstream towards the rapid-flowing canal. He fearlessly leaped into the water and successfully rescued the woman from the imminent danger of drowning. Additionally, utilizing his skills as a trained Basic First Aid provider, he promptly administered Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), ultimately saving her life.
India, like many countries, provides security details to high-risk individuals, including politicians, government officials, celebrities, and other prominent figures. The security categorization system in India is divided into six tiers, each offering varying levels of protection based on the perceived threat to the individual. These categories range from SPG (Special Protection Group), the highest level of security exclusively provided to the Prime Minister, to X category, which involves a minimal security detail. In this article, we will delve into the different security categories, the agencies responsible for their implementation, and the extent of security deployment.
VIP Security Categories in India
SPG (Special Protection Group): The SPG is an elite force with classified details, entrusted solely with the protection of the Prime Minister of India. The group comprises highly trained personnel who specialize in providing security to the country’s highest-ranking political figure.
Z+ Category: The Z+ category provides the highest level of security after SPG. It involves a security detail of 55 personnel, including 10+ NSG (National Security Guard) commandos and police personnel. NSG commandos are armed with advanced weaponry such as Heckler & Koch MP5 sub-machine guns and possess expertise in martial arts and unarmed combat skills. Currently, approximately 40 VIPs receive Z+ category protection.
Z Category: The Z category entails a security detail of 22 personnel, including 4-6 NSG commandos and police personnel. The security cover in this category is provided by the Delhi Police, ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police), or CRPF (Central Reserve Police Force) personnel. It also includes one escort car for added protection.
Y+ Category: The Y+ category offers a security detail of 11 personnel, including 2-4 commandos and police personnel. Similar to the Z category, security is provided by NSG, Delhi Police, ITBP, or CRPF. This category ensures a higher level of protection than the Y category.
Y Category: The Y category involves a security detail of 8 personnel, including 1 or 2 commandos and police personnel. It offers a significant level of protection but is comparatively less comprehensive than the Z+ and Z categories.
X Category: The X category provides a security detail of 2 personnel, consisting of armed police personnel without commandos. While it represents the lowest level of security, it still ensures some level of protection for individuals categorized under it.
Implementation and Deployment
The responsibility of providing security to VVIPs, VIPs, politicians, high-profile celebrities, and sportspersons falls on various agencies in India. These agencies include the SPG, NSG, ITBP, CRPF, and CISF (Central Industrial Security Force). Let’s explore their roles:
Special Protection Group (SPG): The SPG is exclusively responsible for the protection of the Prime Minister. This elite force comprises highly trained personnel with extensive experience in providing security cover to high-ranking officials.
National Security Guard (NSG): The NSG is extensively utilized to guard VIPs and VVIPs, particularly those in the Z+ category. Many NSG personnel are seconded to the SPG to provide specialized protection to the Prime Minister. These commandos possess prior experience in para-military forces or special forces and are equipped with advanced weaponry and combat skills.
Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) and Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF): The ITBP and CRPF, along with the Delhi Police, are involved in providing security cover for individuals categorized under Z, Y+, and Y categories. They deploy personnel and commandos to ensure the safety of the protected individuals.
Exceeding Official Security Allocations
In practice, the number of police personnel deployed for VIP security often surpasses the officially allocated figures. Some high-profile individuals have a considerably higher number of security personnel than prescribed. For instance, Mulayam Singh Yadav, during his tenure as Chief Minister of Uttar Pradesh, had over 200 civil police officers stationed at his Lucknow residence. His successor, Mayawati, reportedly had a security detail of over 350 police officers.
Guidelines and Coordination
The Ministry of Home Affairs, in coordination with different intelligence agencies, issues guidelines for security covers provided to VIPs and VVIPs. The “Blue Book” contains detailed security protocols for the President, Vice-President, and the Prime Minister, including their families. The “Yellow Book” outlines security arrangements for other VIPs and VVIPs. These guidelines ensure a standardized approach to security provisioning across different categories.
Conclusion
VIP security in India is a complex and multi-tiered system that aims to protect high-risk individuals from potential threats. With a range of security categories, from the elite SPG to the minimal X category, each level offers varying degrees of protection. Agencies such as the SPG, NSG, ITBP, and CRPF play crucial roles in implementing and deploying security personnel based on the assigned category. While some instances have seen the deployment of excess personnel, guidelines and coordination efforts by the Home Ministry and intelligence agencies help maintain an organized and structured approach to VIP security in India.
The Indian Army and the Border Security Force (BSF) are two distinct organizations in India responsible for different roles and functions.
Role and Primary Focus:
Indian Army: The Indian Army is the primary land-based branch of the Indian Armed Forces. Its primary role is to defend the nation’s territorial integrity, maintain peace and security within the country, and conduct operations during war or conflict. The Indian Army operates both in peacetime and during armed conflicts, including counterinsurgency operations.
Border Security Force (BSF): The BSF is one of the Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF) in India. It is primarily responsible for guarding India’s land borders during peacetime. The BSF focuses on border security, preventing transnational crimes, smuggling, illegal immigration, and maintaining peace along the borders. It operates primarily along the international borders with Pakistan and Bangladesh.
Chain of Command:
Indian Army: The Indian Army is commanded by the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), who is a four-star general and the highest-ranking officer in the army. The COAS reports to the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) and the Ministry of Defence.
Border Security Force (BSF): The BSF is headed by a Director-General (DG) who is responsible for the overall command and control of the force. The DG BSF reports to the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Recruitment and Training:
Indian Army: The Indian Army recruits personnel through various means, including the National Defence Academy (NDA), Combined Defence Services (CDS) examination, and direct recruitment rallies. The training of army personnel includes rigorous physical fitness, combat training, and specialized courses based on their roles and responsibilities.
Border Security Force (BSF): The BSF recruits personnel through its own recruitment process, including direct recruitment and promotions. The training of BSF personnel focuses on border security, counterinsurgency operations, weapon handling, and other specialized skills required for their duties.
Deployment:
Indian Army: The Indian Army is deployed throughout the country, including the border areas, as well as in the conflict zones within India and during overseas peacekeeping missions.
Border Security Force (BSF): The BSF is primarily deployed along the international land borders of India, particularly with Pakistan and Bangladesh. They are responsible for border patrolling, surveillance, and maintaining peace and security in those regions.
Authority and Jurisdiction:
Indian Army: The Indian Army operates under the authority of the Ministry of Defence and has jurisdiction over the entire territory of India.
Border Security Force (BSF): The BSF operates under the authority of the Ministry of Home Affairs and has jurisdiction along the international land borders of India.
It’s important to note that while the Indian Army and the BSF have different roles and functions, they often collaborate and coordinate their efforts when required, especially in border areas where their responsibilities overlap.
UPDATE: Applications are invited from eligible unmarried Male and unmarried Female Engineering Graduates and also from Widows of Indian Armed Forces Defence Personnel who died in harness for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Indian Army. Course will commence in Apr 2024 at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
ONLINE APPLICATION WILL OPEN ON 20 JUN 2023 AT 1500 HR AND WILL BE CLOSED ON 19 JUL 2023 AT 1500 HR.
Indian army will publish the notification for SSC Tech 62 men and SSCW Tech 33 women for the course commencing at OTA Chennai in April 2024 in August 2023.
All male and female engineering graduates can apply for the Indian Army’s Short Service Commission Technical Entry also known as SSC-Tech entry. Indian army has published the notification for SSC Tech 62 men and SSCW Tech 33 women for the course commencing at OTA Chennai from October 2023. Eligible engineering graduates can apply for the SSC-Tech 62 men and SSCW-Tech 33 women from 11th August 2023 and the last date for the online application will be in September 2023.
SSC Tech is a special entry for male and female engineering graduates to join the Indian Army as SSC officers, there is no written exam in this entry and if shortlisted you will be called for the SSB Interview directly. Let’s read more about the SSC-Tech 62 men and SSCW-Tech 33 official notification.
SSC Tech 62 & SSCW Tech 33 Notification
Applications are invited from eligible unmarried Male and unmarried Female Engineering Graduates and also from Widows of Defence Personnel who died in harness for a grant of the Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Indian Army. The course will commence in April 2024 at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
SSC Tech 62 & SSCW Tech 33 Notification Age Limit:
For SSC (Tech) – 61 Men and SSCW (Tech) – 32 Women: 20 to 27 years as of 01 April 2024 (Candidates born between 02 April 1997 and 01 April 2004, both days inclusive).
For widows of Defence Personnel who Died in Harness Only: SSCW (Non-Tech) [Non-UPSC] and SSCW (Tech) – A maximum of 35 years of age as of) 01 April 2024.
Candidates who have passed the requisite Engineering Degree course or are in the final year of the course are eligible to apply. Candidates studying in the final year of the Engineering degree course should be able to submit proof of passing by 01 April 2024 and produce the Engineering Degree Certificate within 12 weeks from the date of commencement of training at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Such candidates will be inducted on an Additional Bond Basis for recovery of the cost of training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) as notified from time to time as well as stipend and pay & allowances paid, in case they fail to produce the requisite degree certificate.
SSC Tech Educational Qualification For Widows Of Defence Personnel Who Died In Harness:
SSCW (Non-Tech) (Non-UPSC). Graduation in any Discipline.
SSCW (Tech). B.E./ B. Tech in any Engineering stream.
Note. Candidate studying in the final year of Degree must ensure that she submits the proof of passing Degree exam by 01 April 2024 to Directorate General of Recruiting, failing which her candidature will be cancelled.
SSC Tech 62 & SSCW Tech 33 Vacancies:
Candidates must note that only the Engineering streams and their acceptable equivalent streams, strictly as notified in the table below, will be accepted. Candidates with degrees in any other engineering stream(s) are not eligible to apply. The variation between the nomenclature of the Engineering stream as given on the degree parchment/mark sheet and that submitted by the candidate in his online application will result in the cancellation of candidature.
ENTRIES
NO. OF VACANCIES
SSC (Tech) – 62 Men
175
SSCW (Tech) – 33 Women
19
Widows of Defence Personnel
02
SSC Tech Type Of Commission:
Grant of Commission: Selected candidates will be granted Short Service Commission on probation in the rank of Lt from the date of commencement of the course or the date of reporting at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, whichever is later and will be entitled to full pay and allowances admissible to Lt during the training period. Pay & allowances will be paid after the successful completion of training.
Confirmation of Short Service Commission: On successful completion of Pre-Commission training at OTA, the Officer will be confirmed Short Service Commission (Technical) in the rank of Lt.
Ante Date Seniority: One-year ante date seniority from the date of commission will be granted to Engineering Graduates of Short Service Commission (Technical) in the rank of Lt.
No Ante Date Seniority for widows of Defence Personnel for SSC(NT): Widows of Defence Personnel selected for SSCW (NT) entry will be granted Short Service Commission in the rank of Lieutenant but will NOT be entitled to any ante date seniority.
SSC Tech 62 & SSCW Tech 33 Training:
Selected candidates will be detailed for training at Officers Training Academy, Chennai according to their position in the final order of merit (engineering stream-wise) up to the number of available vacancies and subject to meeting all eligibility criteria.
Candidates will neither be allowed to marry during the period of training nor he/ she be allowed to live with Parents/ Guardians. Candidates must not marry until they complete the full training at the Officers Training Academy. A candidate, if he/ she marries while under training, shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditures incurred on him/ her by the government. This provision is also applicable to widows of Defence Personnel. A candidate, who marries subsequent to the date of his/ her application, though successful at the Service Selection Board interview and medical examination, will not be inducted for training, and his/ her candidature will be canceled.
Training at OTA is at Govt expense. All candidates who successfully complete PreCommission training at Officers Training Academy, Chennai will be awarded a ‘Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management and Strategic Studies’ by the University of Madras.
SSC Tech 62 & SSCW Tech 33 Cost Of Training:
The entire cost of training at OTA is at Government’s expense. In case the Lady/ Gentleman Cadet is withdrawn from the training academy due to reasons other than medical grounds or reasons not beyond his/ her control, he/ she will be liable to refund the cost of training @ ₹ 11,952/- per week, thereafter a yearly escalation of 8% p.a. will be calculated on the Per Capita Cost of Training for each ensuing year (or as notified from time to time) apart from allied charges as fixed by the government from time to time, for the period of his/ her stay at OTA, Chennai.
The final allocation of Arms/Services will be made prior to the passing out of Lady/Gentleman cadets from OTA, Chennai, and will be at the sole discretion of Integrated HQ Ministry of Defence (Army) keeping in view the existing policy. The candidate will not have any objection in the event of his/her final selection on allotment of any arms/service in the interest of the organization. No representation is tenable on this account.
Shortlisting of Applications. Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) reserves the right to shortlist applications and to fix cutoff percentage of marks for each Engineering discipline/stream (cumulatively obtained upto 6 th semester for Engg Degree course/ 2nd semester for M Sc. Computer Science/ 8th semester for Architecture) without assigning any reason. After shortlisting of applications, the centre allotment will be intimated to the candidate via their email. After allotment of Selection Centre, candidates will have to login to the website and select their SSB dates which are available on a first come first serve basis initially. Thereafter, it will be allotted by the Selection Centres. The option to select the dates for SSB by candidates may be forfeited due to occurrence of any exceptional circumstance/events.
Only shortlisted eligible candidates depending on the cut off percentage will be interviewed at one of the Selection Centres viz. Allahabad (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka) and Jalandhar (Punjab) by Psychologist, Group Testing Officer and Interviewing Officer. Call Up letter for SSB interview will be issued by respective Selection Centres through candidate‟s registered e-mail id and SMS only. Allotment of Selection Centre is at the discretion of Directorate General of Recruiting, IHQ of MoD (Army) and NO request for changes are entertained in this regard.
Candidates will be put through two stage selection procedure. Those who clear Stage-1 will go to Stage-2. Those who fail in Stage-1 will be returned on the same day. Duration of SSB interviews is five days, and details of the same are available at official website of Directorate General of Recruiting ie. www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. This will be followed by a medical examination for the candidates who get recommended after Stage-2.
Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit, will be issued Joining Letter for training in the order of merit, depending on the number of vacancies available, subject to meeting all eligibility criteria.
SSC Tech 62 & SSCW Tech 33 Merit List:
It is to be noted that mere qualifying at the SSB interview does not confirm final selection. Merit list will be prepared on the basis of the marks obtained by the candidate at SSB interview. In case equal SSB marks are obtained by more than one candidate, the older candidate(s) in age will be ranked higher in the merit. In case both SSB marks and age of more than one candidate are same, the candidate(s) with higher percentage of marks in qualifying examination will be placed higher in the merit. Higher educational qualifications, previous performances, etc have no role to play. Those in the merit list and who come within the stipulated vacancies and are medically fit will be issued joining letters for pre-commission training at OTA, Chennai, subject to meeting all eligibility criteria.
Cadets passing out from OTA Chennai
SSC Tech 62 & SSCW Tech 33 How To Apply
Applications will only be accepted online on website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Click on ‘Officer Entry Appln/Login’ and then click ‘Registration’ (Registration is not required, if already registered on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in). Fill the online registration form after reading the instructions carefully.
After getting registered, click on ‘Apply Online’ under Dashboard. A page „Officers Selection – ‘Eligibility’ will open.
Then click ‘Apply’ shown against Short Service Commission Technical Course. A page ‘Application Form’ will open. Read the instructions carefully and click ‘Continue’ to fill details as required under various segments – Personal information, Communication details, Education details and details of previous SSB.
‘Save & Continue’ each time before you go to the next segment. After filling details on the last segment, you will move to a page ‘Summary of your information’ wherein you can check and edit the entries already made.
Only after ascertaining the correctness of all your details, click on ‘Submit Now’. Candidates must click on ‘Submit Now’ each time they open the application for editing any details.
The candidates are required to take out two copies of their application having Roll Number, 30 minutes after final closure of online application on last day.
ONLINE APPLICATION WILL OPEN ON 20 JUN 2023 AT 1500 HR AND WILL BE CLOSED ON 19 JUL 2023 AT 1500 HR.
As a Lieutenant in the Indian Army, your first day is an important milestone in your military career. Here’s a general overview of what you might experience on your first day: Reporting to the Unit: You will likely report to your assigned unit, which could be a regiment, battalion, or another operational unit. You’ll be introduced to your commanding officer and fellow officers.
Briefing and Orientation: You will receive a comprehensive briefing about the unit’s mission, organizational structure, and key personnel. This orientation will help you understand your role and responsibilities within the unit.
Introduction to Your Team: You will meet your immediate team members, including your platoon or section commander, non-commissioned officers (NCOs), and soldiers. They will provide guidance and support as you settle into your new role.
Familiarization with Equipment and Facilities: You will be given an overview of the equipment, weapons, vehicles, and other resources used by the unit. You might also visit various facilities such as the barracks, mess, training areas, and administrative offices.
Administrative Procedures: Your first day may involve completing administrative tasks such as paperwork, documentation, and familiarizing yourself with the unit’s administrative procedures. This includes understanding leave policies, medical facilities, and other administrative aspects.
Training and Professional Development: As a new officer, you will likely begin your professional development by attending introductory training programs. These programs may cover topics such as military customs and courtesies, leadership principles, and basic military skills.
Getting to Know Your Surroundings: Depending on your unit’s location, you might receive a tour of the military base or cantonment area. This will help you become familiar with the amenities available to you and the overall layout of the installation.
Building Relationships: One of the essential aspects of your first day is building relationships with your superiors, peers, and subordinates. Take the opportunity to interact with others, ask questions, and learn from their experiences.
Code of Conduct and Discipline: As an officer, you are expected to adhere to high standards of conduct and discipline. You may receive briefings on the military code of conduct, ethical practices, and rules and regulations specific to your unit.
Setting Expectations: Finally, your commanding officer may have a one-on-one meeting with you to discuss expectations, short-term and long-term goals, and the overall vision for the unit. This conversation will help you align your efforts with the unit’s objectives.
Remember, each unit and situation may have variations in this process, but this overview provides a general idea of what you might expect on your first day as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army.
Role and Responsibilities of a Lieutenant in Indian Army
As a Lieutenant in the Indian Army, you hold the rank of a commissioned officer and play a vital role in the military hierarchy. Here are some key responsibilities and roles associated with being a Lieutenant:
Leadership: Lieutenants are expected to provide effective leadership to their subordinates, setting an example of professionalism, discipline, and dedication. They are responsible for the welfare, training, and development of their soldiers.
Command and Control: Lieutenants may be assigned as platoon commanders, leading a group of soldiers and managing their activities. They are responsible for ensuring that their units are prepared, organized, and ready to execute assigned tasks efficiently.
Training and Readiness: Lieutenants play a crucial role in training their soldiers and maintaining their unit’s readiness. They plan and conduct training exercises, drills, and simulations to enhance the skills, physical fitness, and combat readiness of their troops.
Operational Planning: Lieutenants are involved in the operational planning process, working closely with their superiors to develop mission objectives, strategies, and tactics. They contribute to the overall planning and execution of military operations.
Communication and Coordination: Lieutenants act as a communication link between their superiors and subordinates, relaying orders, instructions, and information effectively. They ensure coordination and cooperation among different units and personnel within their assigned area.
Administration and Logistics: Lieutenants are responsible for managing administrative tasks such as personnel records, leave, and performance evaluations within their units. They also assist in logistical planning, ensuring the availability of resources, equipment, and supplies required for operations.
Maintaining Discipline: Lieutenants enforce military discipline and uphold the code of conduct within their units. They ensure that soldiers adhere to regulations, standards, and ethical practices, maintaining a high level of discipline and professionalism.
Mentoring and Counseling: Lieutenants serve as mentors and advisors to their soldiers, providing guidance, support, and counseling as required. They help soldiers develop their skills, overcome challenges, and advance in their military careers.
Liaison and Engagement: Lieutenants may be assigned as liaisons with other military units, government agencies, or local communities. They represent their units and participate in engagements to foster positive relationships and enhance cooperation.
Continuous Professional Development: As a Lieutenant, you are expected to engage in continuous professional development, staying updated on military tactics, technology, and best practices. You may attend specialized courses and training programs to enhance your skills and knowledge.
It’s important to note that the specific responsibilities and roles of a Lieutenant may vary depending on the branch of the Army, the unit’s mission, and the operational environment.
