Indian Army Recruitment 2020 – 191 SSC Officer Posts

Indian Army has released the notification for the recruitment of unmarried Male and unmarried Female Engineering Graduates and also from Widows of Defence Personnel who died in harness for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Indian Army. The course will commence in Oct 2020 at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Eligible candidates can apply before 20-02-2020 (12:00 hrs).

Engineering Streams (listed in AI)	Vacancies
Short Service Commission (Tech) Men and Women
Civil	Men-42, Female-03
Mechanical	Men-14, Female-02
Electrical/ Electrical and Electronics	Men-17, Female-02
Computer Sc and Engg/ Computer Technology/ Information Tech/ M.Sc Computer Sc	Men-58, Female-03
Electronics and Telecom/ Telecommunication/ Electronics and Comm/ Satellite Communication	Men-21, Female-03
Electronics	Men-02
Opto Electronics	Men-02
Fibre Optics	Men-02
Micro Electronics and Microwave	Men-02
Production Engg	Men-02
Architecture	Men-03
Building Construction Technology	Men-02
Aeronautical	Men-02
Ballistics	Men-02
Avionics	Men-02
Aerospace	Men-02
Architecture/ Building Construction Technology	Men-01
For Widows of Defence Personnel Only
SSC(W) Tech	01
SSC(W) (Non-Tech) (Non-UPSC)	01

Short Service Commission (Tech) Men and Women	Candidates who have passed the requisite Engineering Degree course or are in the final year of Engineering Degree course are eligible to apply. Candidates studying in the final year of Engineering degree course should be able to submit proof of passing by 01 Oct 2020 and produce the Engineering Degree Certificate within 12 weeks from the date of commencement of training at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
SSC(W) Tech	B.E/ B.Tech in any tech stream
SSC(W) (Non-Tech) (Non-UPSC)	Graduation in any stream

Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training:- Rs.56100 per month

For SSC (Tech) and SSCW (Tech)	20 to 27 years as on 01 Oct 2020 (Candidates born between 02 Oct 93 and 01 Oct 2000, both days inclusive).
For Widows of Defence Personnel Only	A maximum of 35 years of age as on 01 Oct 2020.

How to Apply:-

Eligible candidates can apply online through Official Link.
Candidates can take the printout of the application fee for future reference.

Selection Procedure:- Shortlisting, SSB Interview, Medical Exam

Notes:-

Incomplete application will be rejected.
All certificates in original to be carried by the candidates for SSB interview for verification.

Last Date for Application Submission:- 20-02-2020 (12:00 hrs)

A Career in the Defence sector - career that comes with Pride

Serving the defence force of the nation is an opportunity that carries a prestige and honour with it. It is a thrilling opportunity for those who like challenges and who prefer the exciting side of life at all times. And though serving the defence comes with its own share of responsibilities, there also happens to be a lot of adventure and thrill in undertaking the tasks at hand. Quite evidently, a position in the defence force would ensure that no two days are the same.

The Indian Defence Force is one of the finest forces in the world. Filled with opportunities for youngsters from all around the country, the defence force has a spot for everyone. Candidates with diverse skill sets manage to find a meaningful and contributing spot for the service of the nation.

If you have what it takes to make the cut among the finest in the country, then exploring what’s in store for you in the Defence force is just what you need to do.

Top Recruiters in Defence section

Primarily, considering this is a government job, the onus of recruiting candidates falls on the Union Public Service Commission or the UPSC. The UPSC has the sole task of recruiting Commissioned Officers in the Armed Forces. It accomplishes this by conducting two main All-India competitive Examinations namely:

National Defence Academy (NDA) and the Naval Defence Academy (NA)

Combined Defence Service Examination

Examinations for specific positions vary from one designation to another. There happens to be a different set of examinations to opt for the Indian Army and similarly a different set of exams to opt for the naval force or the Air Force.

Job Prospects in Defence

The Defence force has its doors open for a wide range of skill sets. Those willing to put their skills towards the service of the nation will always find a rank for themselves in the Defence force.

Some of the most interesting prospects in the Defence forces happen to be those of the Indian Army Officer, Ground Duty Officer, Air Traffic Police, Indian Defence Officer Military Officer and Research Officer.

Avenues like Military Journalism also open up if you pursue a course in journalism after succeeding at UPSC attempts. One can even look into being a Professor of Defence or Military Studies in renowned universities across the country.

Being a research associate or a research fellow is also a possibility as the role of research in defence is vital and it helps higher authorities in defence make more accurate decisions.

Eligibility Criteria for a job in Defence

Basic eligibility criteria for job in the defence force are:

A candidate is ideally expected to have passed 10+2 examination successfully at a recognised board of the country.

At the post-graduate level, the candidate should have the Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university in the country.

At the research level, the candidate must have ideally passed the NET and should have a Master’s degree from recognised university.

Exceptional extracurricular performances alongside excellent academics would only cement your position harder in the defence force.

Indian Army Recruitment 2020 – 191 SSC Officer Posts

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