The Indian Army has invited applications from unmarried men and women engineering graduates and also from widows of defence personnel for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in all arms/services. The course will commence in April 2019 at Officers Training Academy in Chennai.
Total number of vacancies: 191
Duration of course: 49 weeks
Cost of training: Government expense
Fixed stipend for cadet training: Rs 51,600
EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION
Candidates who have passed the requisite Engineering Degree course or are in the final year of Engineering Degree course are eligible to apply.
For widows of defense personnel:
(I) SSCW (Non-Tech) (Non-UPSC)- Graduation in any discipline.
(ii) SSCW (Tech)- BE/B Tech In any Engineering stream.
AGE LIMIT
For SSC (T)-52 Men and SSCW (T) 23 Women - 20 to 27 years
For widows of defense personnel- A maximum of 35 years
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Candidates will be shortlisted on the basis of the applications submitted. The shortlisted candidate will be intimated via email. Candidates will be put through two-stage selection procedure at the SSB. Those who clear Stage I will go to Stage II. Duration of SSB interviews is five days. The candidates will also have to undergo a medical examination.
LAST DATE TO APPLY: AUGUST 9
NOTE: A candidate is permitted to apply for only one discipline of the above courses. Change of entry or qualification choice will not be entertained at any stage of the selection process. The candidates also cannot marry during the course. For Widows of Defence Personnel who had died in harness, including those with children will be eligible to apply provided they have not remarried.
source: https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/jobs/indian-army-is-hiring-engineering-graduates-rs-51600-to-be-paid-as-stipend/articleshow/65214129.cms
