INDIAN ARMY
43RD SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION (TECHNICAL) MEN AND
14TH SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION (TECHNICAL) WOMEN COURSE (OCT - 2014)
OFFICERS TRAINING ACADEMY, CHENNAI
(INCLUDING WIDOWS OF DEFENCE PERSONNEL FOR TECH AND NON-TECH ENTRY)
REGISTRATION FOR ON LINE APPLICATION WILL OPEN ON 03 FEB 2014
AND WILL CLOSE ON 03 MAR 2014 (www.joinindianarmy.nic.in)
1. Applic ations are invited from Married/Unmarr ied male and Unmar ried female,as
also
from widows of Defence Personnel for grant of Short Service Commission in the
Indian Army. Minimum educational qualifications, vacancies and age are as given
below: (a) MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION AND STREAMWISE VACANCIES
(i) For 43rd SSC(T) Men Vacancies - 100 and for 14th SSCW(T) Women
Vacancies-19
Qualification

Vacancies
SSC(T)SSCW(T)43 Men
14 Women

BE/B Tec h C ivil (including Building C ons truction
Tec hnology)
B Architecture
BE/B.Tech Mec hanical
BE/B.Tech Pr oduction (inc luding Industr ial/
Manufacturing/Industrial Engg & Mgt)
BE/B Tech Automobile Engg ( including
Workshop Technology)
BE/B.Tech Aeronautical/Aerospac e/Avionics
BE/B.Tech Metallur gical/ Metallur gic al & Explos ives
BE/B.Tech Electr ical/Electric al & Electronics
BE/B.Tech Electronics (including Electronics &
Instrumentation/Micro Electronics & Microwave)
BE/B.Tech Electr onics & Communication/ Electronics &
Telec ommunic ation/Telec ommunic ation/Satellite
C ommunic ation
BE/B.Tec h Bio- Tec h/Food Tech
BE/B.Tec h Inf o Tec h/Computer Sc & Engg/Computer
Tec hnology/ M.Sc (Computer)
TOTAL

20
02
15

01
01
02

03

01

02
02
01
15

01
01
01
02

12

02

15
03

03
02

10
100

02
19

Note : NO DEVIATION FROM ABOVE QUALIFICATIONS IS ACCEPTABLE. CLAIMS
OF COUR SE CONTEN TS/SIMILA R STR EAM WILL NOT BE AC CEPT ED. These
vacanc ies are tentative and may be changed depending on availability of tr aining
slots.
(ii) For Widows of Defence Personnel - Vacancies - 02
Entry
SSC W (Non Tech)
SSC W (Tech)

Qualification
Graduate in any discipline
B.E/B.Tech in any stream

Vacancy
01
01

Remarks
Non UPSC Entry
SSCW (T) -14 Course

(b) AGE LIMIT:
(i) For SSC (Tech)-43 Men - 20 to 27 years. Born not earlier than 02 Oct 87 and not
latter than 01 Oct 94.
(ii) SSC (Tech)-14 Women - 20 to 27 years. Born not earlier than 02 Oct 87 and not
latter than 01 Oct 94.
(iii) For Widows of Defence Personnel with four years age relaxation.
(a) For SSCW (Non-Tech) - 19 to 29 years. Born not earlier than 02 Jul 85 and not latter
than 01 Jul 95.
(b) For SSCW (Tech) - 20 to 31 years. Born not earlier than 02 Oct 83 and not latter
than 01 Oct 94.
IMPORTANT NOTE : A candidate is permitted to apply only for one entry/discipline of
above course. Change of entry / qualification choice will not be entertained. Candidates
ar e advis ed to s ubmit only one application. For warding of double application will
result in outright rejection of application and candidature of s uch candidates will be
c anc elled.
(c) Widows of Defence Personnel, including those with childeren who have died in
harness, will be eligible to apply for SSCW (Tech) and SSCW (Non Tech). They will be
eligible only if they have not r emarr ied. The unfilled vac anc ies will rever t to the
category other than that of widows. Upper age limit will be relaxable upto four years
in respect of such candidates. The following documents are to be attached with the
application. (i) Initial Report of Battle Casualty, (ii) Detailed report of Battle Casualty,
(iii) Battle Casualty certificate (iv) Part-II Order of demise husband (v) Part-II Order of
N OK. The envelop containing the applic ation should be s upers c ribed in R ed ink
indicating clearly the name of the officer with rank. For example, Widow of late .......,
Candidates will apply OFF LINE directly to Integrated HQ of Min of Defence (Army),
AG’s Branch, DG Rtg/ Rtg - 6 (WE) Section, West Block - III, RK Puram, New Delhi
- 110066 in the application format given in Army website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
provided they possess the laid down educational qualification and selection criteria.
The last date of reciept of application is 31 Mar 2014. Applications receipt after
last date will not be entertained.
(d) EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION: For Engineers (Men and Women). Candidates
studying in the Final Year of Engineering Degree and who are qualified graduates of
the Degree Course in Engineering will be eligible to apply. The qualified graduates of
the Degree Course must possess Engineering Degree at the time of joining training.
The candidates studying in the final year of Degree Course, if not already in possession
of the Degree Certificate should be able to produce the Engineering Degree within 12
weeks from the date of commencement of training at OTA. Such c andidates will be
induc ted f or training at OTA on Additional Bond Basis for recover y of the cost of
training as notified from time to time as well as stipend and pay & allowances paid, in
case they fail to produce the requisite degree certificate.
Important Note :- Candidates must note that the minimum educational qualification
for induc tion into SSC(Tech)-43course and SSCW (Tech)- 14 cour se is BE/B.Tech
degree in the engineering stream notified in Para (1)(a) above. Therefore, to become
eligible for induc tion into SSC(Tech)- 43Men cour se and SSC W (Tech)- 14 Women
course, candidates studying in final year of engineering must complete all the formlities
including viva voc e etc f or awar d of qualif ying BE/B.Tech degr ee befor e
commencement of course, failing which their candidature is liable to be cancelled.
2. CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY
(a) NATIONALITY: A candidate must either be (i) a citizen of India or (ii) a subject
of Nepal or (iii) a subject of Bhutan or (iv) Tibetan origin but of Indian domicile,
whose parents entered India as refugees prior to 1st January 1962 with intention
of per manently settling in India. (v) a person of Indian origin who migrated from
Pakistan, Myanmar, Sri Lanka and East Af rican countries like Kenya, U ganda,
United R epublic of Tanzania, Zambi, Malawai, Zair e, Ethopia and Vietnam with
the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging
to categories ( ii), (iii), ( iv) and (v) above shall be a person in whose f avour a
certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. Certificate of
eligibility will however not be necessary in the case of candidate who are Gorkhas
subject of Nepal.
(b) Candidates withdr awn from IMA/OTA/Naval Academy/Air Force Academy on
disc iplinary ground are not eligible to apply.
(c) PHYSICAL STANDARDS:
(i) HEIGHT & WEIGH T: The minimum acc eptable height and weight for men is
157.5 cms with correlated weight and for women candidate is 152 cm and 42 kg.
In cas e of candidates belonging to the N orth East and hilly ar eas like Gorkhas,
Nepalese, Assamese and Garhwalis, the height will be relaxed by 5 cms and weight
commensurate with reduced height. In case of candidates from Lakshadweep, the
minimum acc eptable height can be reduc ed by 2cms.
(ii) VISUAL STANDARDS: The minimum acceptable visual acuity are: Distant vision
(corrected) better eye 6/6, worse 6/18, Myopia of not more than minus 3.5 including
Astigmation. Candidates who have undergone or have evidence for having undergone
R adial Kar atotomy to impr ove the visual ac uity will be per manently r ejec ted.
Candidates who have undergone Lasik Surgery for Correction of reflective error are
NOT ac ceptable.
(iii) PERMANENT BODY TATTOOS: Permanent body tattoos are only permitted
on inner face of forearm i.e, from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse
side of palm/back (dorsal) side of hand. Permanent body tattoos on any other part
of the body are not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection.
Tr ibes with tattoos mark on the fac e or body as per their existing custom and
traditions will be permitted on a case to case basis.
(iv) To be passed fit, a candidate must be in good physical and mental health free
from any disability likely to interfere with the efficient performance of duty.
(v) Prospective candidates are advised to excercise and keep themselves physically
fit, in order to avoid any injury due to the rigorous physical training at OTA Chennai.
In order to be able to adjust to the regime the candidates are advised to achieve
following standar ds before joining the OTA, if finally s elected:(a) Running 2.4 Km in 15 minutes. (b) Push up - 13 Nos. (c) Sit ups - 25 Nos.
(d) Chin ups- 6 Nos. (e) Rope climbing - 3-4 meter.
3. METHOD OF SELECTION:
(a) SHORTLISTING OF APPLICATIONS AND SSB INTERVIEWS: Army Headquarters
res erves the right to shor list applications and to fix cutoff perc entage of marks
without ass igning any r eason. Initial c hec king of applications will be done at
D ir ectorate General R ecr uiting, Ar my Hqs . Only shorlisted eligible c andidates
depending on aggr egate perc entage of mar ks s c or ed will be c alled f or and
assessed under aegis of Selection Centres, namely Allahabad (UP), Bhopal (MP)
and Bangalore (Karnataka) by Psychologist, Group Testing Officer and Interviewing
Off icer. Candidates will not be inter viewed locally. Allotment of Selec tion Centre
is at the discretion of Army Headquarters and no requests of changes are entertained
in this regard.
(b) TWO STAGE SELECTION PROCEDURE: Two stage selection procedure based
on Psychological Aptitude Test is held at Selection Centres. All the candidates will
face stage one test on first day of reporting at Selection Centres. The candidates
who qualify in stage one will be admitted to the second stage/remaining tests.
Those who fail to pass stage one will be returned on the same date.
(c) MER IT LIST: IT IS TO BE N OTED THAT MERE QUALIFYIN G AT THE SSB
INTERVIEW DOES NOT CONFIRM FINAL SELECTION. A MERIT LIST IS PREPARED
FOR EVERY QUALIFICATION SUBJECT SEPARATELY PURELY ON THE BASIS OF
MARKS OBTAIN ED BY THE CANDIDATES IN SSB IN TERVIEW AND AS SUCH

HIGHER EDU CATION AL QUALIFIC ATION, PR EVIOU S PERFORMAN CES, N CC
BACKGROUND ETC HAVE NO ROLE TO PLAY. THOSE HIGH IN THE MERIT LIST
AND WHO COME WITHIN THE STIPULATED VACANCIES AND ARE MEDICALLY
FIT ARE ISSUED JOINING INSTRUCTION FOR PRECOMMISSIONING TRAINING.
(d) The merit list of the recommended candidates will be displayed at the reception
of D G RTG and Indian Army Website i.e. www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
4. MEDICAL EXAMINATION: A candidate recommended by the Service Selection
Board will undergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers.
The proc eedings of the Medical Board are confidential and will not be divulged
to anyone. However, candidates dec lar ed unf it by the Special Medic al Board
(SMB) will be intimated by the president of the Special Medical Board (SMB) the
procedure for request for Appeal Medical Board ( AMB). Unfit Candidates should
report for AMB within a maximum period of 42 days. Candidates are advised in
their own interest to appear for AMB well in time and should not wait for the last
date given by the SMB. Candidates are advised to note that Recruiting Directorate
has no r ole to play in Appeal Medic al Boards and pr oc edur e advis ed by the
medical authorities is strictly to be adhered to. Candidates declared unfit by AMB
will be intimated by the President, AMB about procedure to challenge the finding
of AMB. Candidates will also be intimated that Review Medical Board (RMB) will
be granted at the discretion of DGAFMS based on the merits of the case and that
RMB is not a matter of right. Candidates will be considered medically fit only on
r ec eipt of the appr oved Medical documents fr om D irector ate General Medical
Services in Dte Gen Rtg. (b) Pregnancy, if detected at any stage, after selection
at SSB or during training will debar the c andidate from gr ant of c ommission.
Note : Candidates are advis ed in their own inter es t to under go a preliminary
medical check up for wax in ears, DNS, defective colour vision, over weight/under
weight, piles, gynaecomasties, tonsilitis and visicocle before reporting for the SSB
interview.
5. TRAINING AND PROPECTS : (a) Selected candiates will be detailed for training
at Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai according to their position in the final order
of merit, dis cipline wis e upto the number of vac anc ies available at the time
(b) Duration of training - 49 weeks (c) Engineering Graduates will be granted Short
Ser vic e Commiss ion ( on pr obation) and will be entitled to draw f ull pay and
allowances admis sible to Lt during tr aining period. Pay and allowances will be
paid after successful completion of training. (d) Candidates will neither be allowed
to marr y dur ing the period of training nor will H e/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 married subsequent to the date
of his/her application though successful at the Service Selection Board interview
or medic al examination, will not be inducted f or taining. A candidate if he/s he
marries, while under training, shall be dischar ged and will be liable to refund all
expenditure incurred on him/her by the government. It is also applicable to widows
of Defence Personnel. (e) Training at OTA is at Govt. expense 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. (f) SSC (Tech) Engineering Graduate
will be confirmed in Short Service Commission with an ante date seniority of one
year from date of commission. (g) Widows of Defence personnel selected for SSC
(NT) entry will be granted Short Service Commission in the rank of Lt but will not
be entitled to any ante date seniority. (h) Ante Date Seniority. One year ante date
seniority from date of commission will be applicable for Men and Women officers
having Engineering D egree ( BE/B.Tech) from a rec ognized ins titution/university.
6. The final allocation of Arms/ Services will be made prior to passing out of Lady/
Gentlemen Cadets from OTA and will be the sole discretion of Integrated HQ, Min
of Defence (Army) keeping in view the existing policy. No representation is tenable
on this account.
7. SUITABILITY TO RETAIN SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION: If an Officer is reported
upon within a period of six months from the date of confirmation of Short Service
C ommiss ion as uns uitable to r etain his c ommiss ion, his commis s ion may be
ter minated at any time, whether before or af ter the above period.
8. LIABILITY OF SERVICE: Officers may be granted Short Service Commission in
any arms/services and will be liable for service in any part of the world on selected
appointments as decided by Army Headquarters fr om time to time.
9. TENURE OF ENGAGEMENT: Short Service Commision to Officers (Male and
Female) in the regular Army will be granted for 14 years i.e. for an initial period
of 10 years extendable by a furhter period of 04 years. Male Officers who are
willing to continue to serve in the Army after the expiry of period of ten years in
Short Service Commission may, if eligible and suitable in all respects, be considered
for the grant of per manent commis sion in the 10th years of their Short Service
Commission in accordance with the relevant rules. Those SSC officers who are not
selected for grant of PC but are otherwise considered fit and suitable, will be given option
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. SSC (Tech) Women Officers are
not eligible for permanent commission. However, they can opt for extension of up to
14 years of service.
THE ARMY OFFERS YOU
10. (a) Pay Scale The promotion from Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel is on time scale
basis and thereafter on selection basis subject to fulfilment of requisite service conditions.
The pay scale and promotion criteria are as follows: -

RANK
LIEUTENANT
CAPTAIN
MAJOR
LT COLONEL
COLONEL
BRIGADIER
MAJOR GENERAL
LT GENERAL /
HAG SCALE
HAG + Scale *
*Admissible to
1/3rd of total
strength of Lt Gens
VCOAS / Army
Cdr / Lt Gen
(NF SG)
COA S

PAY BANDS/SCALE
PB-3/15600-39100
PB-3/15600-39100
PB-3/15600-39100
PB-4/37400-67000
PB-4/37400-67000
PB-4/37400-67000
PB-4/37400-67000
67000 - (annual
increment @ 3%) 79000
75500 - (annual
increment @ 3%) 80000

G . PAY MSP
REMARKS
5400
6000 On commission
6100
6000 On completion of 2 yrs
6600
6000 On completion of 6 yrs
8000
6000 On completion of 13 yrs
8700
6000
8900
6000 On selection basis
10000
NIL subject to fulfilment
of requisite service
NIL
NIL
conditions .
NIL

NIL

80000 (fixed)

NIL

NIL

90000 (fixed)

NIL

NIL

(b) ALLOWANCES AS APPLICABLE- The rates of allowances applcable to officer
are as under: -

Allowances

To Whom Applicable

Field Area Allowance

Officers Posted to Fd Area

High Altitude/
Uncongeniel
Climate
Siachen

Officers Posted in High
Attitude/Uncongeniel
Climate
Officers Posted in Siachen

Flying Pay

Officers Posted as Army
Aviators
Officers Posted in

Parachute Pay

Rates
Rs. 4200/-PM
Rs. 11200/Rs.14000PM
9000PM
1200PM

Active Parachute BNs/Regt
Special Forces
Allowance

Officers posted in

Transport
Allowance

Officers Posted in
Peace Stations

9000PM

Special Forces

Rs3200/-+DA PM in
A1/A cities and
Rs 1600+DA PM at
other places

House Rent
Allowance

To officers not provided
Govt.Accommodation

Kit Maint Allowance

All officers

Uniform Allowance

All officers

(Outfit Allowance)

Medical facilities for Self & dependents, Canteen facilities, Entitled Ration, Mess/
C lub/Spor ts f ac ilities, Fur nished Govt Ac commodation, C ar /H ousing Loan at
subsidised rate.
13. GROUP INSURANCE AND GRATUITY. The Gentleman cadets of OTA in reciept
of stipend are insured for Rs. 50 lac w.e.f. 01 Sep 2011. Those who get medically
boarded out of Academy on account of disability, the disability cover provided for
100% disability will be Rs. 25 lac which is proportionately reduced upto Rs. 5 lac
for 20% disability. However, for less than 20% disability, only an ex gratia grant
of Rs. 50,000/- will be paid. Disability due to alcohalism, drug addiction and due
to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will not qualify for disability benefits and
ex gratia grant. In addition, Gentleman cadet withdrawn on disciplinary ground,
expelled as an undesir able or voluntarily leaving the Ac ademy will also not be
eligible f or dis ablity benef its and ex gr atia. Subsc r iption at the r ate of
Rs. 5,000/- will have to be paid in advance on monthly basis by the Gentleman
cadets in receipt of stipend and will become members of the main Army Group
Insurance Scheme as applicable to regular Army Officers.
14. LEAVE ENTITLEMENTS. On commission, officers are entitles to 60 days annual
and 20 days casual leave every year (subject to service exigencies). They are
also entilted for 40% rail concession to any place and free travel (as per extant
rules) for self and family. Leave during training period will be as per the Training
Policy in for ce.
15. SPORTS & ADVENTURE. The Army provides facilities to pursue any sport of
your liking. In addition, one can learn and participate in adventure sports, such
as River Rafting, Mountaineering, Hot air balooning, Hand gliding, Horse Riding
etc.
16. PHYSICAL FITNESS. In OTA curriculam, a lot of emphasis is laid on Physical
Fitness. You are therefore, advised to remain fit through physical exercises, sports,
running, s wimming, etc . so that you meet training goals suc cessfully.
17. ST IPENED / PAY DU RING TR AIN IN G: During the per iod of training the
candidates will be given stipened of Rs. 21000/- per month (Rs. 15600/- as pay
in Pay Band + Gr ade Pay 5400/- ) . On c ompletion of training of f icer s ar e
commissioned as Lt and entitled to the pay scale as given in para 10 above.
18. RESERVE LIABILITY: SSC Officer’s on release before or on expiry of contractual
length of service will carry reserve liability to serve Army for five years plus two years
on voluntary basis or upto the age of 37 years for women and 40 year s for men
whichever is earlier.
19. HOW TO APPLY (Only online): Application will only be accepted online. To do so
the c andidates needs to c lic k on the “ online applic ation” button on website
www.joinindianar my.nic .in.
(a) The online form is self explaintory please follow the instruction terms and
conditions given on the form.
(b) Filling up of online application : Visit website joinindianarmy.nic.in and proceed
as follows:(i) Click on Officers Menu button. Go to How to apply button and then click apply
online for the particular entry on the home page.
(ii) Fill the online registration for m. Tips to as sis t in filling up f ields have been
provided as you click on each field.
(iii) While filling online application it is advisable to keep the relevant documents
r eadily available as details are to be f illed as per matr ic ulation and other
educ ational certificates.
( iv) Before c licking the submit button it should be chec ked whether all details
entered in the form are correct as you will not be able to make any corrections
after saving the record.
(v) After submitting the form and acknowledgement of successful submission generated
r oll number the buttons of pr int and s ave the application will appear. It is
advisable to first save the online application and then take a print out.
(vi) After submitting online application, candidates are required to obtain two copies
of the application printout. One copy of print out application duly signed and
affixed photogrph attested by Gazzetted Officer thereon and 10th Class certificate,
12th Clas s c ertific ate, D egree/Provisional Degree and marksheets of eight
semesters of B.E/B.Tech, all in orginal alongwith two attes ted photocopies of
all the above certificates are to be carried out to the Selection Centre by the
candidate. Orginal will be retur ned after verification by the Selection Centre.
The second copy of the print out of online application is to be retained by the
candidate for his reference. No need to send any hard copy to DG Rtg / Rtg Dte.
(vii) Candidates must submit only one application. Receipt of multiple applications
from the same candidate will result in cancellation of candidature.
20. Any change in your postal address after submiss ion of application mus t be
communicated by post duly quoting your Roll No., Name and course opted for.
21. Original Certificate should not be attached with the application form. Directorate
General of Recruiting , Adjutant General’s Branch, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry
of Defence (Army) will not take responsibility for loss of original certificates, if attached
with application. Photo should be pasted and not stapled . Attestation made on the
back side of the photo will not be entertained.
ESSENTIAL CERTIFICATES
(a) Matriculation Certificate issued by the Board concerned (CBSE/State Boards/
CSCE) in which date of birth is reflected and no subsequent request for change
in Date of Birth will be considered or granted. (Admit Card/ Marksheet/ Transfer/
Leaving Certifi cate etc. are not accept able) (b) Either the Original Degree
certificate for BE/B Tech or independent marksheet of all years/semesters/parts of
Engineering Degree for those candidates who have already passed. (c) For those
who ar e in the f inal year /s emes ter of BE/B.Tec h Degr ee Cour se, a bonafide
certificate from the principal/Head of the Institution stating that the candidate is
in the final year of BE/B.Tech Degree and that the final year exams will be over
before 01 Oct 2014, is required
Note: (a) The application as forwarded in response to the above advertisement
is valid for 43rd SSC (Tech) Men and 14th SSC (Tech) Women course only and
will not be considered for any other course whatsoever.
22. IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
(a) Applic ation mus t be s ent in the for mat given in Army W ebsite
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. The application will be screened and shortlisted based
on aggregate percentage of marks obtained by candidates at Integrated Headquarters
of Ministry of D ef ence (Army)/Dte Gen R tg and the c andidate thereaf ter will be
detailed for SSB. (b) Application must be accompanied by attested (By a Gazetted
Officer of the Central/State Govt/1 st Class Magistrate etc.) photocopies of 10 th class
certificate issued by the Board concerned (CBSE/State Boards/ICSCE) in which date
of birth is reflected for proof of date of birth (Admit card/Marksheet/Transfer/Leaving
Certificate etc. are not acceptable for proof of date of birth) and 10+2 certificate and
Marksheet for proof of education. Revised marksheets issued by a Board/ University
after last date of receipt of application will not be acepted for this course. However,
the same will be accepted for the subsequent course. (c) Shortlisted candidates will
be detailed to undergo SSB interview from Jun 2014 onwards. No compensation will
be paid in respect of any injury sustained as a result of test conducted at SSB. No
intimation will be given to the candidate in writing or verbally to submit certificate or
any other required documents.
23. CHANGE OF INTERVIEW DATES: Request for change of SSB interview date
should be avoided. However under most unavoidable circumstances, such change
may be considered based on the circumstances of the case. This will be an exception
rather the rule. Request for such change should be forwarded to Selection Centre
from where the call up letter for SSB interview has been received and not to Directorate
Gener al R ecr uiting. The Selec tion Centr e may Permit c hange of date at their
discretion.
24. ENTITLEMENT FOR TRAVELLING ALLOWANCES Candidates appearing for
SSB inter view for the f irs t time for a partic ular type of c ommis sion, s hall be
entitled to AC-III tier to and fro railway fare or Bus fare including reservation cum
sleeper charges wihin the Indian limils. Candidates who apply again for the same
type of commission will not be entitled to travelling allowances on any subseqent
occasion.
25. For queries relating to SSC(Tech) - 43rd Course (Men) and SSC(Tech) - 14th
Course (Women) contact Recruiting Directorate telephone Nos.: (011) 26173215
and (011) 26175473 respectively between 1400 hrs to 1600 hrs.
26. Registration for online applic ation will open on 03 Feb 2014 and will be
closed on 03 Mar 2013.

Note: For all querries regarding allotment of centre, date of interview, merit list,
joining instructions and any other relevant information regarding selection process,
please visit Army website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in

10-30% of Basic Pay
(Pay Band + Grade
Pay + MSP)
400/-PM
Intial 14000/- and
3000/- every Three Years

Qualification Pay/

All officers undergoing

Grant for Service
Courses

specified cources

Instructional
Allowance

All Officers Posted as
Instructors

Rs 6000 to 20000/-

1800/-

NOTE: In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces, the rates of these
allowanc e have been further enhanced by 25% as Dear nes allowance has gone
up by 50%.
11. COST TO COMPANY (CTC) The CTC for a Lieutenant would be approxmiately
Rs. 65000/- per month. This includes Basic Pay, DA, Grade Pay, Military Service
Pay, Tech Pay, House Rent Allowance and Transport Allowance. These rates are
not statutory and are subject to change.
12. PRIVILEGES. In addition to the CTC mentioned above, Army provides free

REGISTRATION FOR ON LINE APPLICATION
WILL OPEN ON 03 FEB 2014 AND WILL
CLOSE ON 03 MAR 2014

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