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JAG ENTRY SCHEME 16TH COURSE APR 2016 SHORT SERVICE

COMMISSION (NT) COURSE FOR LAW GRADUATES MEN AND WOMEN

1. The Indian Army is looking for the best and the brightest LAW
GRADUATES Married/Un married men and Unmarried women for grant of Short
Service Commission in the Indian Army for Judge Advocate General Dept.

2. Vacancies. Men - 10, Women - 04.

3. Conditions of Eligibility.

(a) Nationality. Must be an Indian Citizen.

(b) Age Limit. 21 to 27 years (Born not earlier than 02 Jan 89 and not
later than 01 Jan 95).

Note :- The date of birth accepted by the office is that entered in the
Matriculation or an equivalent examination certificate. No other document
relating to age will be accepted and no subsequent request for its change
will be considered or granted.

(c) Educational Qualification. Minimum 55% aggregate marks in LLB

Degree (three years professional after graduation or five years after 10+2
examination). The candidates should be eligible for registration with Bar
Council of India/State. Candidate should be from a College/University
recognized by Bar Council of India.

4. Physical Standards.

(a) Height & Weight. The minimum acceptable height and weight for
men is 157.5 cms with correlated weight and for women candidate is
152 cm and 42 kg. In case of candidates belonging to the North East and
hilly areas like Gorkhas, Nepalese, Assamese and Garhwalis, the height is
relaxed by 5 cms and weight commensurate with reduced height. In case
of candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum acceptable height is
reduced by 2cms.

(b) Visual Standards. For male candidate distance Vision (Corrected)

better eye 6/6 and worse eye 6/18. Myopia should not be more than 3.5D
and hypermetropia not more than 3.5D including Astigmatism. For women
candidates the minimum acceptable visual acuity are Distant
Vision(corrected) better eye 6/6, worse 6/18, Myopia of not more than
minus 5.5 including Astigmatis m. Internal examination of the eye will be
done by means of ophthalmoscope to rule out any disease of the eye. A
candidate must have good binocular vision. The colour vision standard
will be CP-III. A candidate should be able to recognize red and green
colours. Candidates who have undergone or have the evidence of having
undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visual acuity will be
permanently rejected. In order to detect PRK/LASIK all the candidates at
SMB will be subjected to the measurement of Axial length by A-Scan
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biometer. Candidates aged 20 years or above who hav e undergone Laser

Surgery for correction of refractive error will be considered for commission
in Army If they fulfill following criteria :-

(i) Uncomplicated stable LASIK/Excimer (PRK) laser procedure

done for. Myopia or Hypermetropia, with stable refraction for a
period of six months after the procedure.

(ii) A healthy retina.

(iii) Corrected vision should be 6/6 in better eye and 6/9 in worse
eye, with maximum residual refraction of : ± 1.50 in any meridian for
myopia or hypermetropia.

(iv) Axial length within permissible limits.

(c) Tattoo Policy. For details on the Ta ttoo policy, please visit our
website ‘www.joinindianarmy.nic.in’

(d) To pass fit, a candidate must be in good physical and mental health
free from any disability likely to interfere with the efficient performance of
duty.

(e) Prospectiv e candidates are advised to exercise and keep themselv es

physically fit, in order to avoid any injury due to the rigorous physical
training at Officer’s Training Academy (OTA), Chennai. In order to be
able to adjust to the regime there candidates are advised to achieve
follo wing standards before joining the OTA, if finally selected:-

(i) Running 2.4 Km in 15 minutes. (ii) Push up - 13 Nos. (iii) Sit

ups - 25 Nos.
(iv) Chin ups- 6 Nos. (v) Rope climbing - 3-4 meter.

Note:- Candidates withdrawn from IMA/OTA/Naval Academy/Air Force

Academy on disciplinary ground are not eligible to apply.

5. Method of Selection: The Selection process to be followed is indicated

below:-

(a) Initial shortlisting of online applications will be done at Recruiting

Directorate Army Headquarters and the decision of DG Recruiting will be
final. In this regard no representation will be entertained. Integrated HQ
of MoD (Army) reserves the right to shortlist applications and to fix cutoff
percentage of marks without assigning any reason.

(b) Candidates whose applications are found in order shall be detailed to

appear at the Service Selection Board on a specified date where they will
be required to undergo Group Tests, Psychological Tests and an interview
for duration of five days excluding the date of reporting at the Service
Selection Centre.
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(c) 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 day.

(d) Those candidates who qualify stage II will submit self attested photo
copy of educational documents mentioned in Para 27 (a) to (g) to
Selection Centre for completion of their dossier/verification.

(e) The candidates who qualify at the Serv ice Selection Board and are
found medically fit by a Medical Board will be placed in order of merit. The
final selection will be made in that ord er up to the number of vacancies
available at that time.

6. Merit List: It is to be noted that mere qualifying at the SSB interview

does not confirm final selection. A merit list is prepared purely on the
basis of marks obtained by the candidates in SSB interview and as such
higher educational, previous performances, NCC 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 pre-
commissioning training.

7. The merit list of the recommended candidates will be displayed at the

reception of Directorate General of Recruiting and Indian Army Website.
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

8. Medical Examination: A candidate recommended by the Service

Selection Board will undergo a medical examination by a Board of Service
Medical Officers. Women candidate will undergo Medical Examination by a
Medical Board comprising male/fe male doctors/specialist/gynecologist. There
will be a Lady Medical Officer as me mber of the board. The proceedings of the
Medical Board are confidential and will not be div ulged to anyone. However,
candidates declared unfit 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 Appeal Medical Board (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 role to
play in Appeal Medical Boards and procedure advised 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
receipt of the approved Medical documents from Directorate General Medical
Services in Dte Gen of Rtg. (b) Pregnancy, if detected at any stage, after
selection at SSB or during training will debar the candidate fro m grant of
commission.
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Note : Candidates are advised in their ow n interest to undergo a

preliminary medical checkup for w ax in ears, DNS, defective colour vision,
over weight/under w eight, piles, gynacomasties, tonsillitis and varicose
before reporting for the SSB interview.

9. Training and Prospects.

(a) Selected candidates will be detailed for training at OTA, Chennai

according to their position in the final order of merit, up to the number of
vacancies available at the time

(b) Duration of training - 49 weeks (approximately 11 months) at OTA,

Chennai, on successful completion of which candidates will be granted
commission in the rank of Lt. No ante date seniority will be granted.

(c) 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 married subsequent to the
date of his/her application though successful at the Services Selection
Board interview or medical examination, will not be inducted 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
gov ernment.

(d) 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.

10. On joining the Army, some of Personal Restrictions in Service will be

imposed in accordance with Article 33 of Constitution of India as promulgated in
the Army Act and Army Rules from time to time.

11. 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 Commission as unsuitable to retain his commission, his
commission may be terminated at any time, whether before or after the above
period.

12. Liability of Service. Officers granted Short Serv ice Commission are
liable to serve anywhere in India and abroad.

13. Tenure of Engagement: Short Serv ice Commission 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 further period of 04 years. 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 permanent commission in the 10th years of their
Short Service Commission in accordance with the relev ant rules. Those SSC
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officers, who are not selected for grant of PC but are otherwise considered fit
and suitable, will be giv en 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.
Important Note: (a) Candidates who submit more than one application will be
disqualified for this course as well as from applying for commission in the Army
in future. (b) Candidates not in receipt of a call-up letter from an y of the
Selection Centre for SSB interv iew should presume that either their application
has received after due date or could not come in short-list or found ineligible.
No correspondence in this regard will be entertained.
14. Entitlement for Travelling Allow ances. Candidates appearing for SSB
interv iew for the first time for a particular type of co mmission shall be entitled to
AC-III tier to and fro railwa y fare or Bus fare including reservation cum sleeper
charges within the Indian limits. Candidates who apply again for the same type
of commission will not be entitled to trav elling allowances on any subsequent
occasion.
15. The Army Offers You.

(a) Pay Scale. The promotion from Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel is

on time scale basis and thereafter on selection basis subject to fulfillment
of requisite service condition. The pay scale and promotion criteria are as
follo ws: -
Rank Pay Band/Scale Grade MSP Remarks
Pay
Lieutenant PB-3/15600- 5400 6000 On Commission
39100
Captain PB-3/15600- 6100 6000 On completion of 2
39100 years
Major PB-3/15600- 6600 6000 On completion of 6
39100 years
Lt Colonel PB-4/37400- 8000 6000 On completion of 13
67000 years
Colonel PB-4/37400- 8700 6000 On selection basis
67000 subject to fulfillment of
requisite service
conditions.
Brigadier PB-4/37400- 8900 6000
67000
Major General PB-4/37400- 10000 Nil
67000
Lt General/HAG 67000-(annual Nil Nil
Scale increment @ 3%)
- 79000
HAG + Scale* 75500-(annual Nil Nil
*Admissible to increment @ 3%)
1/3 rd of total – 80000
strength of Lt
General
VCOAS/Army 80000 (Fixed) Nil Nil
Cdr/Lt Gen
(NFSG)
COAS 90000 (Fixed) Nil Nil
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(b) Allow ances as applicable. The rates of allowances applicable to officer are
as under: -

Allowances To Whom Applicable Rates

Fd Area Allowance Officers Posted to Fd 4200/-pm
Area
High Officers posted in High 11200/-pm
Altitude/Uncongentel Altitude/Uncongentel
climate Climate
Siachen Officers posted in 14000/-pm
Siachen
Flying Allowance Officers Posted as Army 9000/-pm
Av iation
Parachute Allowance Officers posted in Active 1200/-pm
Parachute Bn/Regt
Special Force Allowance Officers Posted in 9000/-pm
Special Forces
Transport Allowance Officers posted in Peace3200 + DA Pm in A1/A
Station Cities and 1600 + DA Pm
at Other Cities.
House Rent Allowances To Officers not provided 10%-30% of Basic Pay
Govt Accommodation. (Pay Band + Grade Pay +
MSP)
Kit Maint Allowance All Officers 400/-pm
Uniform Allowance (Outfit All Officers Initia l 14000/- and 3000/-
Allowance) every three years.
Qualification Pay/Grant All Officers undergoing 6000-20000/-
for Service Courses specified courses
Instructional Allowance All Officers posted as 1800/-
instructors

Note:- In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces, the rates of these
allo wances have been further enhanced by 50% as Dearness allowance has
gone up by 100%.

16. Cost to Company (CTC). The CTC for a Lieutenant would be

approximately Rs. 70000/- 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.

17. Privileges. In addition to the CTC mentioned above, Army provides free
Medical facilities for self & dependents, Canteen facilities, Entitled Ration,
Mess/ Club/Sports facilities, Furnished Govt Accommodation, Car/Housing Loan
at subsidized rate.

18. Group Insurance. The Gentlemen/Lady cadets of OTA when in receipt of

stipend are insured for Rs. 50 lac with effect from 01 Sep 2013. 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
up to Rs. 5 lac for 20% disability. However, for less than 20% disability, no
disability benefit is eligible but an Ex Gratia Grant of Rs. 50,000/- will be paid.
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Disability due to alcoholism, drug addiction and due to the diseases of pre
enrolment origin will not qualify for disability benefit and Ex Gratia Grant. In
addition, Gentleman/Lady cadet withdrawn on disciplinary grounds or as
undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not be eligible for
disability benefits and Ex Gratia Grant. Subscription at the rate of Rs. 5,000/-
will hav e to be paid in advance on monthly basis by the Gentlemen/Lady cadets
who are in receipt of stipend and will become members of the main Army Group
Insurance Scheme as applicable to regular Army Officers.

19. Leave Entitlements: On commission, officers are entitled to 60 da ys

annual and 20 days casual leave every year (subject to service exigencies).
They are also entitled for 40% rail concession to any place and free travel (as
per extant rules) for self and family. Leav e during training period will be as per
the Training Policy in force.

20. Sports & Adventure : The Army provides facilities to pursue any sport of
your liking. In addition, one can learn and participate in adv enture sports, such
as River Rafting, Mountaineering, Hot air ballooning, Hand glid ing, Horse Riding
etc.

21. Physical Fitness: In OTA curriculum, a lot of emphasis is laid on

Physical Fitness. You are therefore, advised to remain fit through physical
exercises, sports, running, swimming, etc so that you meet training goals
successfully.

22. Stipend/Pay During Training: During the period of training the

candidates will be given stipend of Rs. 21000/- per month. On completion of
training officers are commissioned as Lt and entitled to the pay scale as giv en in
Para 15 above.

23. The final allotment of Arms/Service/Corps, at the time of passing out 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.

24. Reserve Liability: SSC Officers 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 up to the age of 37 years for wo men
and 40 years for men whichever is earlier.

25. Cost of Training. The entire cost of training is at Government

expense. In case the GC is withdrawn from training academy due to reasons
other than medical ground or the reasons not beyond his control, he will be
liable to refund cost of training @ Rs 8785/-per week for the period of his stay at
OTA.

26. HOW TO APPLY:

(a) Applications will only be accepted online on website
“www.joinindianarmy.nic.in”. Open the website
“www.joinindianarmy.nic.in”.

(b) Click on ‘Apply/Login’ and then click ‘Registration.

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(c) Follow onscreen instructions for registration. After registration, your

profile will open. Click on ‘Apply Online’ to process.

(d) Your registration details will confirm your eligibility to apply and
proceed with the application as per onscreen instructions.

(e) Before submitting the application check the entries made and save
the application. After submitting, take two copies of the printout and the
Roll Number generated by the system.

27. Documents to be carried to the Selection Centre by the candidate duly

self attested:-
(a) One copy of the Print out of application form duly signed and self
attested photograph affixed.

(b) Copy of Matriculation or equivalent certificate for proof of age.

(c) Copy of 12 th Class Certificate & Marks sheet.

(d) Copy of Graduation Degree/Provisional Degree (in case of three

years LLB after graduation).

(e) Copy of LLB Degree/Provisional Degree.

(f) Copy of Marks sheets of all years/Semesters.

(g) Copy of registration with Bar Council of India/State/Certificate from

college/University that the LLB Course in the said institution is recognized
by Bar Council of India.

(h) All above mentioned certificates are required in original. Originals

will be returned after verification at the Service Selection Board itself. Any
candidate w ho does not carry the above documents for the SSB
interview, his candidature will be cancelled.

(j) The second copy of the printout of online application is to be

retained by the candidate for his reference. There is no need to send
any hard copy to Directorate General Recruiting.

28. Candidates must submit only one application. Receipt of multiple

applications from the same candidate will result in cancellation of
candidature.

ONLINE APPLICATION WILL OPEN ON 03 AUG 2015 AT 1000 HRS AND

WILL BE CLOSED ON 02 SEP 2015 AT 1700 HRS
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29. Change of Interview Dates.

(a) Request for change of SSB interview dates will not be accepted.
However under most unavoidable circumstances such a change may be
considered based on the circumstances of the case. This will be an
exception rather than the rule. Requests for such change duly supported
by a certificate from Government Gazetted Officer should be sent to the
Selection Centre from where the call-up letter for SSB Interv iew has
been received and NOT to Directorate General of Recruiting.

(b) Candidates failing to intimate the reasons for not attending SSB
interv iew on the due date, to the selection Centre from where the call up
letter was received, will not be afforded any further chance to attend SSB
interv iew.

(c) No request for change of interv iew Centre will be entertained under
any circumstances.

30. Any ambiguity/false information/concealment of information detected

in the certificates will result in cancellation of the candidature at any stage
of selection.
31. For more information/queries regarding allotment of Selection Centres,
date of interview, merit list, joining instructions and any other relevant
information please v isit our website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. or contact Tele
No (011) 26173215 (between 2 PM to 5 PM Monday to Friday)
Address:- Directorate General of Recruiting, AG’s Branch, IHQ of MoD
(Army), West Block –III, RK Puram, New Delhi-110066.

LAST DATE OF RECEIPT OF ONLINE APPLICATION : 02 SEP 2015