Indian Army Recruitment 2016 Under University Entry Scheme Batch-27 Commencing From July 2018
With the recent notification from Indian Army, the applications are being invited from young and enthusiastic candidates who are studying in Pre-Final Year (III year) in academic session 2016-17 in BE/ BTech courses. These candidates will be joining with Permanent Commission after completion of their BE/ B.Tech (final year) with required training and orientation.
The details of the openings and the essential criteria for selection are detailed as under:
Name of the Course: Indian Army University Entry Scheme – 27th Batch
Important Dates:
Starting Date for Submission of Online Application: 08-August-2016
Last Date for Submission of Online Application: 08-September-2016
Number of vacancies: Total 30 vacancies (Tentative)
Civil Engineering: 07 Vacancies
Mechanical Engineering: 03 vacancies
Metallurgical: 02 Vacancies
Electrical/ Electrical & Electronics: 04 Vacancies
Electronics & Instrumentation/ Instrumentation: 02 Vacancies
Electronics & Communication/ Electronics & Telecommunication/ Telecommunication/Satellite Communication: 04 Vacancies
Micro Electronics & Microwave: 02 vacancies
Information Technology / Computer Science & Engineering/Computer Technology/ MSc (Comp Sc.): 04 Vacancies
Norms of Eligibility:
a) Nationality: The applicant should be a citizen of India in order to be eligible for the post
b) Age: The candidate must be within 18 years – 24 years of age as on 01-July-2018.
c) Educational Standards: Candidates studying in the Pre-Final of the Engineering Course in the subjects mentioned above will be eligible to apply but must possess the educational qualification at the time of joining training or should be able to produce the proof of having obtained the educational qualification within 12 weeks from the date of commencement of training for the grant of Permanent Commission in the Army.
Physical Fitness Standard and Physical Efficiency: As per service codes as detailed on the Indian Army Website at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in for posts of Permanent Commission
Type of Commission: After successful completion of degree course the candidates finally selected will be admitted for Pre-Commission training at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun for a period of 12 months. After successful completion of training course cadets will be granted Permanent Commission in the Indian Army in the rank of Lieutenant.
Duration of Training: Total training will be for 12 months at IMA, Dehradun as Pre Commission Training. Engineering graduates will be granted Short Service Commission (on Probation) and will be entitled to draw full pay and allowances admissible to Lt during training period. The candidates will be awarded Permanent Commission after successful completion of training.
Selection Procedure: The selection will be based on the following testing of eligibility: Short listing of Candidature, Service Selection Board (Interview/ Group Task/ Personality Test, etc.) for five days including the day of arrival, Medical Board Examination, Announcement of Merit List
How to Apply: Interested candidates who fulfill the minimum basic eligibility criteria are required through the prescribed application form as available at the website of Indian Army at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in