Including Widows of Defence Personnel for Tech & Non Tech (Non UPSC)
LAST DATE TO APPLY: 9th AUGUST 2018
SSC Tech Men & Women – Indian Army has invited applications from unmarried male and female Engineer Graduates and also from Widows of Defence Personnel for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Indian Army. The course will commence in April 2019 at Officers Training Academy, Chennai.
Eligibility
Table of Contents
Nationality: India, Nepal, Bhutan, Tibet refugee who came to India before 1st Jan 1962
Age Limit:
- For SSC (T)-52 Men & SSC (T)-23 Women : 20 to 27 years as on 1st April 2019 that is born between 2nd April 1992 and 1st April 1999 (Both dates 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 on 1st April 2019.
Educational Qualification and Other Criteria:
For SSC (T)-52 Men & SSC (T)-23 Women:
Graduate with Engineering Degree. If in the final year, candidates can submit the proof of passing by 1st April 2019.
For Widows of Defence Personnel SSCW(NT):
Graduation in any discipline
For Widows of Defence Personnel SSCW(Tech):
BE/B.Tech in any engineering stream.
Vacancies
For Tech entry, the candidates must be only from the below streams:
| Engineering Streams | Equivalent Streams AICTE Approved | Vacancy | |
| Men | Women | ||
| Civil | Civil Engineering, Structural Engineering | 48 | 04 |
| Mechanical | Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Mechanical & Automation Engineering | 16 | 03 |
| Electrical/Electronics | Electrical Engineering, Electronics and Power Engineering, Power System Engineering, Electrical & Electronics Engineering | 22 | 02 |
| Aeronautical/Aviation/Ballistics/Avionics | Aeronautical Engineering | 12 | NILL |
| Computer Sc/ Computer Technology/ Information Tech/ M Sc Comp Sc | Computer Engineering, Computer Science Engineering, Information Science Engineering | 31 | 03 |
| Electronics & Telecom/ Telecommunication/ Communication/ Satellite Communication | Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering/ Telecommunication Engineering/ Electronics & Communication Engineering/ Electronics & Electrical Communication Engineering | 28 | 02 |
| Opto Electronics/ Fibre Optics/ Micro Electronics/ Microwave | Power Electronics and Drives | 11 | NILL |
| Production Engineering | 03 | NILL | |
| Architecture/ Building Construction Technology | Architecture Engineering | 04 | NILL |
| Total | 175 | 14 | |
For Widows of Defence Personnel Only:
| Entry | Vacancy | Remark |
| SSCW (Non Tech, Non UPSC) | 01 | Non UPSC Entry |
| SSCW(Tech) | 01 | Technical Entry |
Note1: Candidates can apply only for one vacancy (Like NCC, SSC and CDS)
Note2: Widows can apply only for SSCW Tech & Non Tech (no other channel)
Following Documents must be produced:
- Application Form
- Copy of Class 10th Mark sheet and Passing Certificate
- Copy of Class 12th Mark Sheet and passing Certificate
- Copy of Degree Certificate and Mark sheet
- Part II Order of Marriage
- Part II Order of Demise of Husband
- Initial report of Battle/Physical casualty
- Detailed Report of Battle/Physical casualty
- Battle/Physical casualty certificate
Types 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.
- On successful completion of training, the officers will be confirmed Short Service Commission (Tech) in the rank of Lt.
- One year Ante Date seniority will be granted to the Engineering Graduates.
Training
49 weeks at Officers Training Academy, Chennai.
Promotion Criteria and Salary Structure
- Promotion Criteria
| Rank | Promotion Criteria |
| Lieutenant | On Commission |
| Captain | On completion of 2 years |
| Major | On completion of 6 years |
| Lt Colonel | On completion of 13 years |
| Colonel (TS) | On completion of 26 years |
| Colonel |
On Selection basis subject to fulfilment of requisite service conditions |
| Brigadier | |
| Major General | |
| Lt General /HAG Scale | |
| HAG + Scale | |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lt Gen (NFSG) | |
| COAS |
Pay
| Rank | Level | Pay in Rupees |
| Lieutenant | Level 10 | 56,100 – 1,77,500 |
| Captain | Level 10B | 61,300 – 1,93,900 |
| Major | Level 11 | 69,400 – 2,07, 200 |
| Lt Colonel | Level 12A | 1,21,200 – 2,12,400 |
| Colonel | Level 13 | 1,30,600 – 2,15,900 |
| Brigadier | Level 13A | 1,39,600 – 2,17,600 |
| Major General | Level 14 | 1,44,200 – 2,18,200 |
| Lt General /HAG Scale | Level 15 | 1,82,200 – 2,24,100 |
| HAG + Scale | Level 16 | 2,05,400 – 2,24,400 |
| VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lt Gen (NFSG) | Level 17 | 2,25,000 (fixed) |
| COAS | Level 18 | 2,50,000 (fixed) |
There are several other allowances like Military Service Pay, Field Area Allowance, Dearness Allowance, High Altitude Allowance, Transport Allowance, Uniform Allowance, Free ration, Children Education Allowance etc.
Army Group Insurance Fund
The Gentleman and Lady cadets of OTA when in receipt of Stipend are insured for Rs 75 Lakhs. In case of disability cadets will get:
| Disability Percentage | Cover Amount |
| 100 | 25 Lakhs |
| 80 | 20 Lakhs |
| 60 | 15 Lakhs |
| 40 | 10 Lakhs |
| 20 | 5 Lakhs |
| Less than 20 | NIL (Ex Gratia Grant 50,000) |
How to Apply
- Applications will be accepted only online on joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Click on Officers Entry Apply/Login and then click Registration
- Fill details and after getting registered click on Apply Online.
- In Each page that follows, keep filling your information and keep clicking on save and continue
- On the last page which is named Summary of Information, review your information and click on Submit.
- One can open application as many times as required and edit information.
- 30 Minutes after closure of Online Application, candidates are required to take 2 copies of the application form
Documents to be carried, to the selection Center
- One copy of Application form duly signed and self attested, photograph affixed.
- Copy of Class 10th Mark Sheet and Passing Certificate
- Copy of Engineering Degree or Provisional Certificate and mark sheets of each semester.
- If in Final year, Certificate from the Principal stating that the candidate is in the final year.
SSB Centers
- Allahabad
- Bhopal
- Bangalore
- Kapurthala
Selection Procedure
- Army reserves the right to set and change cut off.
- Shortlisted candidates will be notified Via Email.
- Candidates can login and select SSB center and dates on first come first serve basis.
- SSB interview is a 5 day process conducted in two phases. Only Candidates who clear the first phase will be allowed to appear in the 2nd
- Candidates who clear the 2nd phase will go through medical examination.
- Candidates who are found fit will be issued a joining letter, based on merit list and depending on the number of vacancies.
Physical Standards
- Height and weight
- Males: 157.5 cms with correlated weight.
- Females: 152 cms and 42 Kgs
- There is concession on height to some geographical areas (check official website for the details)
- Permanent body tattoos: Permanent body tattoos are not permitted, however, tattoos only on inner face of the fore arms (inside of elbow to the wrist), back (dorsal) part of the hand/reverse side of palm and Tribals with tattoos which are as per custom and traditions of their tribes may be considered. BUT, right to decide on acceptability/ unacceptability of the individual shall rest with the Selection Centre.
- Candidates are required to meet the following:
| Running 2.4 Kms in 15 Minutes |
| 13 push ups |
| 25 sit ups |
| 6 chin ups |
| 3 to 4 meters rope climbing |
Please Note
- Bring all the documents in original as well. Original will be returned after verification and copies will be submitted.
- Candidates who don’t bring the originals in SSB, their candidature will be cancelled.
- Candidates must apply online only once. Multiple applications by the same candidates will cause all the applications getting rejected.
- Candidates expelled earlier from IMA, OTA, NA, IFA, won’t be entertained at all.
- Candidates must bring their Adhar Card.
- Request to change the SSB date or center will not be entertained.
