one in a million

2. PURVIEW

3. ROLE
PRIMARY ROLE
PRESERVE NATIONAL INTEREST AND
SAFEGUARD THE SOVEREIGNITY, TERRITORIAL
INTEGRITY AND UNITY OF INDIA AGAINST ANY
EXTERNAL THREATS BY DETERRENCE OR BY
WAGING WAR
SECONDARY ROLE
DEFEND THE NATION AGAINST INTERNAL
THREATS AND CHALLENGES SUCH AS PROXY WAR
BY ASSISTING THE GOVT WHEN REQUISITIONED
AND PROVIDE AID TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES

4. STRENGTHS
Service
Before
Self
Military
Ethos and
Regimental
Traditions
Discipline and Respect
for Law
Humanitarian Approach Value System

5. LIFE IN THE ARMY
Action
Professional Growth
Adventure
Travel
Lifestyle
Family
Status

6. ACTION
Life in the Army is full of Action – be it in
active operations or Peacetime duties.
Operational Activities
• Active Ops like 1948, 1962, 1965, 1971 and 1999
(Kargil)
• Counter Terrorism Ops in J&K and Northeast
• Special Ops like Akshardham and Mumbai Attacks
• Peacekeeping Ops like IPKF and various UN
Missions

7. ACTION
Life in the Army is full of Action – be it in
active operations or Peacetime duties.
Peacetime Activities
• Relief Work in time of Natural Calamities like the
Latur Earthquake, Orissa Super Cyclone, 2004
Tsunami, J&K Earthquake, Snow Tsunami,
Uttrakhand floods etc.
• Environmental Protection Activities
• Socially benefiting activities

8. PROFESSIONAL GROWTH
In-Service Career Courses and Qualifications
• Professional Courses
• Technical Courses
• Management Courses
• Language Courses
• Foreign Courses
• Sponsoring for Higher Degrees and Qualifications
• Study Leave
The growth of an officer doesn’t stop with his
commissioning … rather, the process of acquiring
newer skills and competence just starts.

9. ADVENTURE
Life in the Army is an unending string of
adventure. Various adventure activities are actively
pursued in the Army.
Adventure Activities in the
Army
• Mountaineering
• Car and Motorcycle Rally
• White Water Rafting
• Scuba Diving
• Hot Air Ballooning
• Ocean Sailing
• Aero Sports
• Water Sports

10. TRAVEL
Army offers the opportunity to travel extensively and
see the world. An officer gets to see not only the whole
country and places where no one can reach but even many
parts of the globe.
Places an Army
Man goes
• The whole
country
• Overseas to
many countries on
peacekeeping
missions
• To embassies in
almost all the
countries in the
world
USA
Mexico
England
Germany
Italy
Nepal
Bhutan
Sri
Lanka
Singapore
& Malaysia
Egypt Vietnam
China
Indonesia
BRAZIL
CHILE

11. LIFESTYLE
Army offers a lifestyle unmatched in any sector.
Facilities and infrastructure exists to lead an enviable social
and individual life
Sports and Games
• Golf
• Horse Riding
• Swimming
• Facilities for all Sports
• Shooting
• All Indoor Sports
Social and Leisure
• Well Equipped Clubs
• Libraries
• Child Care Facilities
• Schools & Educational
Institutes
• Ladies Clubs
• About 135
Army Schools
• Medical and
Dental
Colleges
• Engineering
Colleges
• Management
Colleges
• Nursing
Institutes
• Education
Colleges
• Hotel
Management
Institutes
• The best Medical Facilities
• Free travel in AC and Air
• CSD Facilities

12. FAMILY
The entire Army is one large and happy family. A lot
of measures are put in place to enhance the comfort and
convenience of the families.
Facilities
• Quarters in the best
localities of a military station
• Secure and Clean
Cantonments
• Various sports and skill
learning facilities for the
children
• Separated Family Quarters
during Field Postings

13. STATUS
An Army Officer enjoys a high social and
governmental status in the country.
Status and Protocol
• Class I Gazetted
Officers from the
day of Commission
• Reach the
highest Pay Band
of Central Govt at
13 years of service
• Equivalent to IAS
and higher to all
other Central
Services in
protocol

14. • Good Pay
• Minimal Expenses
• High Status
• Active Life
• Job Security
• Enhance Qualifications
• Quality of Life
ARMY
• Excellent Pay
• Exorbitant Expenses
• Paid Status
• Desk Job
• No Job Security
• Learning Stagnation
• Standard of Life
CORPORATE
ARMY VS CORPORATES

15. ASSURED PROGRESSION
LIEUTENANT FOR TWO YEARS
CAPTAIN TWO YEARS
MAJOR SIX YEARS
LT COL 13 YRS SERVICE
COL 16 YRS OF SERVICE
MOST OF YOU WILL GET AN OPPORTUNITY TO DO M TECH / MS ON
GOVT EXPENSE IN IIT’S / ABROAD
SS OFFICER ON THE LAST YEAR OF SERVICE WILL BE GIVEN AN
OPTION TO DO MBA WITH THE IIM’S OR ESTEEMED INSTITUTES

16. EMOLUMENTS
• As trainees at IMA or OTA, the Gentlemen Cadets receive Rs
21,000/- per month as stipend during the training period.
• An officer on commissioning receives about Rs 45,000/- as
salary.
• If posted to field areas, the take-home salary can increase
to about Rs 65,000/-.
• Within 13 years of service, officers are placed in the Pay
band – 4 which is the highest salary slab of the Central Govt.
After implementation of the 6th Pay Commission,
the pay packet of the Army Officers have been increased
substantially and now almost matches those of the
corporate salaries.

17. EMOLUMENTS
RANK BASIC PAY GRADE PAY MSP
LT 15,600 – 39,100 (PB-3) 5,400 6,000
CAPT 15,600 – 39,100 (PB-3) 6,100 6,000
MAJ 15,600 – 39,100 (PB-3) 6,600 6,000
LT COL 37,400 – 67,000 (PB-4) 8,000 6,000
COL 37,400 – 67,000 (PB-4) 8,700 6,000
BRIG 37,400 – 67,000 (PB-4) 8,900 6,000
MAJ GEN 37,400 – 67,000 (PB-4) 10,000 -
LT GEN 37,400 – 67,000 (PB-4) 12,000 -
VCOAS 80,000 (FIXED)
COAS 90,000 (FIXED)

18. OTHER PERKS
ENTITLED RATIONS.
FREE MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR SELF AND DEPENDANTS.
CANTEEN FACILITIES.
LEAVE
• 60 DAYS ANNUAL LEAVE AND 20 DAYS CASUAL LEAVE IN EVERY YEAR.
• FURLOUGH LEAVE UPTO ONE MONTH AFTER A CYCLE OF TWO YEARS.
• ENCASHMENT OF LEAVE UPTO 300 DAYS.
• STUDY LEAVE WITH FULL PAY AND ALLOWANCES UPTO 2 YR
FREE RAIL WARRANT FOR LEAVE TO HOME STATION OR
SELECTED PLACE OF RESIDENCE FOR SELF AND DEPENDANTS.
OTHER PRIVILEGES
• HOUSE, FURNITURE, ELECTRICITY AND WATER AT MINIMAL RATES.
• CONVEYANCE ALLOWANCE FOR BAGGAGE ON TRANSFERS.
• LIFE INSURANCE COVER UPTO RS 45 LAC AT A MOTHLY PREMIUM OF RS 5000/-
• HOUSE BUILDING, TRANSPORT, COMPUTER LOANS / ADVANCES.

19. JOINING THE FORCES
There are many entry points to join the Army
as an Officer.
• After 10 + 2
• NDA (Written & SSB)
• 10+2 TES (>70% marks in 10+2 &
SSB)
• After Graduation
• Direct Entry (Written & SSB)
• Short Service Commission (Written &
SSB)
• NCC – C Cert Holder only (SSB)
• University Entry Scheme – Pre Final
Yr & Final Yr Tech Students
• Technical Entry – SSB
• Medical Entry
• AFMC after 10+2
(Written)
• Direct Entry after
MBBS (Interview)

20. JOINING THE FORCES

21. NDA
Centre’s of Exam – All across the country.
SUBJECT CODE DURATION MAX MARKS
Mathematics 01 2 ½ Hours 300
General Ability
Test
02 2 ½ Hours 600
Written Exam followed by SSB and after clearing
SSB, undergo Med. Join NDA based on Merit.
Exams held in Apr and Sep every year
At NDA – 3 yrs trg ,Deg Awarded (JNU), thereafter 1 yr at
IMA/ AFA/ NA – Commissioned Officer.

22. TES (10+2)
Apply to Army HQ Based on the Notification
Proceed to nominated SSB
Join IMA - 1 yr Basic Mil Trg – thereafter-
At Cadet Trg Wings(CME - Pune,MCTE- Mhow
and CEME - Secundrabad)for 4 yrs Tech Trg
Commissioned after three yrs during Tech
Trg. NO ante date seniority.
On clearing SSB and Med and if in Merit

23. NDA & TES MEDICAL STD
AGE 16 ½ TO 19 YRS (19 ½ FOR 10+2 TES)
EDN 10+2 CLASS ( PCM FOR 10+2 TES)
SEX MALE / UNMARRIED
HEIGHT MINIMUM HEIGHT 157.5 CMS
WEIGHT 47 KG
CHEST NOT LESS THAN 81 CMS
VISION UNCORRECTED WITHOUT GLASS 6/6
CORRECTED WITH GLASS 6/6
LIMITS OF MYOPIA -0.75
FOR GORKHAS AND INDIVIDUALS BELONGING TO HILLS OF NORTH EASTERN
REGIONS OF INDIA, GARHWAL AND KUMAON, THE MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE
HEIGHTS WILL BE 5 CMS LESS. IN CASE OF CANDIDATES FROM LAKSHDWEEP
THE MINIMUM HEIGHT CAN BE REDUCED BY 2 CMS.

24. GRAGUATES ENTRY
IMA(Men Only) OTA ( Men and Women)
Centre’s of Exam – All across the country.
SUBJECT CODE DURATION MAX MARKS
Mathematics 01 2 ½ Hours 300
General Ability
Test
02 2 ½ Hours 300
Written Exam followed by SSB and after clearing
SSB, undergo Med. Join IMA/OTA based on Merit.
Exams held in Feb and Oct every year
IMA -1½ yr PRC.
For IMA both papers, OTA only General Ability Test.
OTA – 49 weeks SSC.

25. UES (IMA - MEN)
Apply based on Notfn to Nominated Comd HQ.
After SSB selected candidates undergo Med Exam.
Final Merit prep thereafter for joining IMA
Age – 18 to 24 for Pre Final Yr and 19 to 25 for Final Yr
Call up letters are issued for SSB to those selected.
Comd Select Teams Visit various colleges/institutes
as per pgme promulgated by them and undertake
selection process to select candidates to proceed
for SSB.
After one yr trg at IMA, Commissioned in Tech Arms
with one yr of ante date seniority.

26. TGC
Apply to Army HQ Based on the Notification
Proceed to nominated SSB
IMA - 1 yr Basic Mil Trg
Commissioned in Tech Arms/AEC with one
yr of ante date seniority.
On clearing SSB and Med and if in Merit
OTA – 49 Weeks Trg
Applicable to Men & Women as SSC
IMA(Men Only) OTA ( Men and Women)

27. NCC – C CERT
Men and Women
Age 19 – 25 Yrs, Apply to NCC Units based on
Notfn published in Jan in Jul every yr.
Graduates with 50% mks & with ‘B’ Grade in
NCC ‘C’ Cert are eligible to apply.
After 49 weeks of trg at OTA Commissioned
as Short Service Commissioned Offr .
NCC Dte Interviews Candidates who apply and
short listed candidates are selected for SSB.
After SSB and Med, those in Merit join OTA.

28. GRADUATES MEDICAL STD MALE
AGE 19-24 (DE),19-25 (SSC)20-27 (TGC)
EDN DEGREE ( DE/SSC) & DEGREE IN ENGG OR
EQUIVALENT FROM A RECOG UNIVERSITY(TGC)
SEX MALE / UNMARRIED/MARRIED
HEIGHT MINIMUM HEIGHT 157.5 CMS
WEIGHT 47 KG – 68 KG (ACCORDING TO HEIGHT)
VISION UNCORRECTED WITHOUT GLASS 6/6
CORRECTED WITH GLASS 6/6
WORSE EYE 6/18
LIMITS OF MYOPIA -3.50
FOR GORKHAS AND INDIVIDUALS BELONGING TO HILLS OF NORTH EASTERN
REGIONS OF INDIA, GARHWAL AND KUMAON, THE MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE
HEIGHTS WILL BE 5 CMS LESS. IN CASE OF CANDIDATES FROM LAKSHDWEEP
THE MINIMUM HEIGHT CAN BE REDUCED BY 2 CMS.

29. GRADUATES MEDICAL STD WOMEN
AGE 19 TO 25 (SSC) & 20 TO 27 (TGC)
EDN DEGREE (SSC) & DEGREE IN ENGG OR
EQUIVALENT FROM A RECOG UNIVERSITY(TGC)
SEX FEMALE / UNMARRIED
HEIGHT MINIMUM HEIGHT 152CMS
WEIGHT 42 KG (ACCORDING TO HEIGHT)
VISION UNCORRECTED WITHOUT GLASS 6/6
CORRECTED WITH GLASS 6/6
WORSE EYE 6/18
LIMITS OF MYOPIA -3.50
FOR GORKHAS AND INDIVIDUALS BELONGING TO HILLS OF NORTH EASTERN
REGIONS OF INDIA, GARHWAL AND KUMAON, THE MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE
HEIGHTS WILL BE 5 CMS LESS. IN CASE OF CANDIDATES FROM LAKSHDWEEP
THE MINIMUM HEIGHT CAN BE REDUCED BY 2 CMS.

30. SSB
 INTELLIGENCE TEST
 PICTURE PRECEPTION TEST
 GROUP DISCUSSION
 WORD ASSOCIATION TEST
 THEMATIC APPRECIATION TEST
 SITUATION REACTION TEST
 LECTURE
 INDIVIDUAL / GROUP OBSTACLES
 INTERVIEW
FIVE DAYS SCHEDULE

31. SSB
 INTELLIGENCE TEST
 PICTURE PERCEPTION & DESCRIPTION
(30 SECS – 7 PARAMETERS – 4 MINS)
 DISCUSSION – 30 MINS.
DAY 1 (STAGE –I)
DAY 2 (STAGE –2) – PSY TEST
 THEMATIC APERCEPTION TEST (12 PICS, 30 SECS, 4 MINS)
 WORD ASSOCIATION TEST (60 WORDS, 15 SECS)
 SITUATION REACTION TEST (60 SIT)
 SELF DESCRIPTION TEST (15 MINS, 5 PARAS)

32. SSB
 GROUP DISCUSSION (2 TOPICS, 20 MINS)
 GROUP PLANNING EXERCISE
 PROGRESSIVE GROUP TASK (4 OBSTACLES, 40/50 MINS)
 GROUP OBSTACLE RACE (6 OBSTACLES)
 HALF GROUP TASK (2 SUB GROUPS, 15 MINS)
 LECTURETTE (3 MINS PREP, 4 MIN TALK)
DAY 3 (GTO - DAY 1)
INTERVIEW DAY - 1
 INDL OBSTACLES (10 OBSTACLES, 3 MINS)
 COMMAND TASK (15 MINS AS COMMANDER)
 FINAL GROUP TASK (15-20 MINS)
DAY 4 (GTO – 2)
INTERVIEW DAY-2
 CLOSING ADDRESS, RESULTS & DISPERSAL
DAY 5

33. SSB
STAGE – I (Day – 1)

34. STAGE – II (PSYCH TEST : Day – 2)
SSB

35. SSB
GTO – I & II (Day 3 & 4)

36. SSB
GTO – I & II (Day 3 & 4)

37. SSB
GTO – I & II (Day 3 & 4)

38. SSB
GTO – I & II (Day 3 & 4)

39. SSB
GTO – I & II (Day 3 & 4)