In 1992, an important landmark in the history of Indian Army was the induction of women into the officer cadre, and the onerous task of training them was undertaken by the Officers Training Academy. So far, more than 1200 many Lady officers have already been commissioned into the various Arms and Services of the Indian Army.To apply for this entry one should be graduate.
Tenure of Short Service Commission (SSC), in the Regular Army is granted for 14 years i.e. for an initial period of 10 years, extended by four years.
Duration of Training: 49 weeks.
Substantive Promotion: SSCOs will be eligible for substantive promotion.
To the rank of Capt. - on completion of two years reckonable commissioned service.
To the rank of Maj - on completion of six years reckonable commissioned service.
To the rank of Lt Col - on completion of 13 years reckonable commissioned service.
Various opportunities available for women are :
(1) Short Service Commission Women (Non-Technical): (SSCW -Non Tech)
| Vacancies Per Course | 12 (Twice a year) |
| Notification | Published in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in July and Nov |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 to 25 years |
| Qualification | Graduation from Recognized University. |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| How to Apply | Apply Online on UPSC Website as per dates given in the notification in the months of Jul and Nov. |
| Likely SSB Date | Jun / July and Nov / Dec |
| Commencement of Training | Oct and Apr |
| Training Academy | OTA Chennai |
| Duration of Training | 49 Weeks |
(2) Short Service Commission Women (NCC) (SPL) : SSSW (NCC)
| Vacancies Per Course | Four (Twice a year) |
| Notification | Published in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Jun and Dec |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
|---|---|
| Age | 19 to 25 years |
| Qualification | Graduate with 50% Aggregate marks, Two Years’ service in NCC Senior Div. Army with minimum 'B' Grade in 'C' Certificate Exam. |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| How to Apply | Apply online as Notified in the Notification through NCC Dte. |
| Likely SSB Date | Dec / Jan and Jun / July |
| Commencement of Training | Apr and Oct |
| Training Academy | OTA Chennai |
| Duration of Training | 49 Weeks |
(3) Short Service Commission Women (JAG): SSCW(JAG)
| Vacancies Per Course | Four (As Notified) (Twice a year) |
| Notification | Published in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Jul/Aug and Jan/Feb. |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
|---|---|
| Age | 21 to 27 years |
| Qualification | Graduate LLB with 55% marks. Eligible for Registration with Bar Council of India / State |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| How to Apply | Apply online on Official website as Notified in the Notification. |
| Likely SSB Date | Dec / Jan and Jun / Jul |
| Commencement of Training | Apr and Oct |
| Training Academy | OTA Chennai |
| Duration of Training | 49 Weeks |
(4) Short Service Commission Women(Technical)
| Vacancies Per Course | 20 (As Notified) (Twice a year) |
| Notification | Published in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Jun / Jul and Dec/Jan |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
|---|---|
| Age | 20 to 27 years |
| Qualification | Engineering Degree in notified stream. |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| How to Apply | Apply online on Official website as Notified in the Notification. |
| Likely SSB Date | Dec-Jan and Jun-July. |
| Commencement of Training | Apr and Oct |
| Training Academy | OTA Chennai |
| Duration of Training | 49 Weeks |
MILITARY NURSING SERVICE (MNS)
Applications are invited from female candidates who have passed MSc (Nursing) /PB B Sc (Nursing)/B Sc(Nursing) for grant of Short Service Commission in the Military Nursing Service.
Nationality - Must be a citizen of India
Qualification & Registration: Should have passed MSc (Nursing) /PB B Sc (Nursing)/B Sc(Nursing) from INC recognized University and be a registered Nurse and Midwife from a State Nursing Council (The candidate will be required to bring original and self attested copies of mark sheet, passing certificate and valid State Registration certificate at the time of interview).
Age –
Physical Fitness: Medical fitness will be assessed as per Military Standards by Military Authorities. X-Ray examination of Chest and USG (of abdomen) will be done. The physical fitness of selected candidates will finally be determined by a Medical Board under arrangement made by the office of DGAFMS. Candidates pregnant at the time of medical examination and joining for commission will be rejected being temporarily medically unfit.
Method of Selection:
(a) Written test : Only eligible candidates will be called for a written test The written test of 100 marks will consist of objective type questions based on Nursing, English language and Gen intelligence. There is no negative marking. The result of successful shortlisted candidates will be declared online on the army website with the instructions for interview.
(b) Interview and medical examination: A required number (not more than three times of vacancies) of shortlisted candidates of the written test, in the order of merit will be called for interview. Thereafter, only the candidates who have cleared the interview will be subjected to Medical Examination. Only the required number of shortlisted candidates (as per vacancy and merit) who are pronounced medically fit in all respect will be sent call letters to report to the various hospitals in Armed Forces. Candidates declared FIT/UNFIT will be informed by the President of the Medical board including the procedure of requesting for APPEAL/REVIEW MEDICAL BOARD. The candidates called for interview will be paid Sleeper class Railway fare from the place of residence to the place of interview/medical examination and back only on submission of the original tickets, as amended from time to time. The candidate called for interview, if found not in the possession of documents as per eligibility criteria, will be rendered ineligible to appear for the interview and the selection is liable to be cancelled. In such cases no TA will be applicable.
Marital status: Single/Married/Divorcee or otherwise legally separated /Widow.
Employability:Candidates selected for grant of SSC in the MNS will be liable to serve for five years extendable to a total tenure of fourteen (5+5+4) years, anywhere in India in the same way as Military Nursing Service (Regular) Officers of the Armed Forces (Army, Navy and Air Force). No request will be entertained on choice of posting through any means in the first five years of service.
Permanent Commission: SSC Officers of the MNS will be considered for grant of permanent commission as per existing rules as amended from time to time. They will be subjected to interview by a Selection Board duly constituted for the same. However, the grant of Permanent Commission will be subject to availability of vacancies in the Cadre.
How to apply:
The online application will be hosted on the web page. The eligible candidates will only be able to pay through payment gateway from the system for making the payment. After filling the details and submitting the application, an acknowledgement will be generated and a roll number will be allotted to candidate. The candidate can save or print the application form. The candidate should affix herself attested photo on the printout and sign the application. The admit card for the written test can be generated only online after successful completion of application format.