Vacancies
A total of 90 vacancies are announced. As per the official notification; “Vacancies are provisional and can be changed depending on the training capacity at the Training Academy for this course. The vacancies are subject to increase/decrease keeping the organizational requirement at the point of time.”
Documents to be Carried for SSB Interview
Print out of the application with roll number duly attested by the candidate is required to be carried to the selection centre for the SSB interview. Along with it, following documents are also required to be carried:
- ID proof (original)
- Class 10th certificate/mark sheet in original showing DOB
- Class 12th certificate/mark sheet in original
Two self-attested photocopies of the above documents are to be submitted at the time of SSB interview. Original documents will be returned after verification. 20 copies of self-attested passport size photograph are also be carried.
Merit List
As per the official notification; “It must be noted that mere qualifying at the SSB interview does not confirm final selection. Merit will be prepared on the basis of marks obtained by the candidate at SSB interview. Higher educational qualifications, previous performances, NCC background etc. have no role to play for finalization of merit list. Joining letters to join pre-commission training at OTA, Gaya will only be issued subject to vacancies and medical fitness. ”
Training
The training will be of 5 years conducted in different phases as under:
- Basic Military Training of 1 year at Officer Training Academy, Gaya.
- Technical training of 4 years (3 years of Pre-Commission Training and 1 year of Post-Commission Training) at CME Pune or MCTE Mhow or MCEME Secunderabad.
Stipend During Training
As per the official notification; “The gentlemen cadets will be given a stipend of ₹ 56,100/-p.m. as is admissible to NDA cadets on completion of 3 years of training. On completion of 4 Years of training, they will be commissioned in the rank of Lt and entitled to pay as admissible to the rank.”
Award of Degree
After successful completion of training, candidates are awarded an Engineering degree.
Cost of Training
The cost of training is “₹ 8,785 per week (or as notified from time to time) for the for the period of candidate’s stay at the Officers Training Academy, Gaya/Cadet Training Wing. The cost of training is borne by State.”
Type of Commission
“On successful completion of 4 years of the course, cadets will be granted Permanent Commission in the Army in the rank of Lt.” as per the official notification.
Promotion Criteria
Promotions are done on the following criteria:
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Rank
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Promotion Criteria
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Lieutenant
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On commission
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Captain
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On completion of 2 years
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Major
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On completion of 6 years
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Lt Colonel
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On completion of 13 years
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Colonel (TS)
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On completion of 26 years
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Colonel
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On selection basis subject to fulfillment of requisite service conditions
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Brigadier
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Major General
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Lt General/ HAG Scale
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HAG + Scale (*Admissible to 1/3rd of total strength of Lt Generals)
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VCOAS/ Army Cdr/ Lt Gen (NFSG)
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COAS
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Salary Structure
The details of rank-wse pay structure is as follows:
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Rank
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Pay Level
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Pay Scale
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Lieutenant
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Level 10
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₹ 56,100-1,77,500
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Captain
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Level 10B
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₹ 61,300-1,93,900
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Major
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Level 11
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₹ 69,400-2,07,200
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Lt Colonel
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Level 12A
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₹ 1,21,200-2,12,400
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Colonel
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Level 13
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₹ 1,30,600-2,15,900
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Brigadier
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Level 13A
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₹ 1,39,600-2,17,600
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Major General
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Level 14
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₹ 1,44,200-2,18,200
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Lt General HAG Scale
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Level 15
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₹ 1,82,200- 2,24,100
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Lt General HAG + Scale
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Level 16
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₹ 2,05,400-2,24,400
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VCOAS/ Army Cdr/ Lt Gen (NFSG)
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Level 17
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₹ 2,25,000/- (fixed)
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COAS
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Level 18
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₹ 2,50,000/- (fixed)
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