🎓 Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

• Citizen of India

• Subject of Nepal

• Person of Indian origin

Age Limit

• 19 to 25 years as on 01 July 2025

• Born between 02 July 2000 to 01 July 2006 (both inclusive)

Educational Qualification

For NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders:

• Graduate Degree with minimum 50% aggregate marks

• Minimum ‘B’ Grade in NCC ‘C’ Certificate

• Must have served minimum 2/3 years in NCC Senior Division/Wing

Final year students can apply

For Wards of Battle Casualties:

• Graduation with minimum 50% aggregate

• NCC ‘C’ Certificate NOT required

Selection Process

1. Online Application

2. Shortlisting

3. SSB Interview (5 Days)

4. Medical Examination

5. Merit List

6. Joining Letter

Training Details

• Training Academy: Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai

• Training Duration: 49 Weeks

• Stipend During Training: ₹56,100 per month

• Rank After Training: Lieutenant

Salary Details

During Training:

• ₹56,100 per month (Stipend)

After Commission:

• Lieutenant: ₹56,100 – ₹1,77,500 (Level 10)

• MSP: ₹15,500 per month

• CTC Approx: ₹17–18 Lakh per annum (excluding perks)

Type of Commission

• Short Service Commission (SSC)

• Minimum Service: 10 Years

• Maximum Service: 14 Years

• Option for Permanent Commission after 10 years (as per rules)