Selection Procedure

Selection Procedure:

The selection procedure is as follows:

 

  1. Shortlisting of Applications: Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) reserves the right to shortlist applications based on cut off percentage applied as decided.  After shortlisting of candidates, the Centre allotment will be intimated to the candidate online.  After allotment of Selection Centre, candidates will have to log in to the website and select their SSB dates on a first come first serve basis.  

 

  1. Only shortlisted eligible candidates depending on the cutoff percentage will undergo SSB at one of the Selection Centres i.e, Allahabad (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka) or Kapurthala (Punjab) by Psychologist, Group Testing Officer and Interviewing Officer. Call Up letter for SSB interview will be issued by respective Selection Centres on candidate’s registered e-mail ID and SMS only.  Allotment of Selection Centre is at the discretion of Directorate General of Recruiting, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army) and NO request for changes are entertained in this regard.

 

  1. Candidates will be put through two stage selection procedure. Those who clear Stage I will go to Stage II.  Those who fail in Stage I will be returned on the same day. Duration of SSB interview is five days and details of the same are available at the official website of Directorate General of Recruiting www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.  This will be followed by a medical examination for the candidates who get recommended after Stage II.

 

  1. In the eventuality of being recommended by SSB, candidate should have no objection for undergoing medical examination by board of Male/Female doctors.

 

  1. Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit, will be issued joining letter for training in the order of merit, depending on the number of vacancies available. 

 

  1. The finally selected candidates will execute all the Bonds/Certificates as prescribed for the Cadets of NDA entry under AI 53/78.

 

  1. Candidate will not have any objection in the event of final selection, on allotment of any Arm/Service in the interest of organisation.

         

Note 1: No claim or compensation will be made by the candidate if at any stage of selection, the candidate’s ineligibility is detected and candidature is cancelled as a result thereof.

 

Note 2: Candidate will be debarred from future attempts and cancellation from the present course if at any stage of selection, he is found to be indulging in any violation of local orders concerning discipline aspects.

 

Note 3: Change of Interview Dates: Request for change of SSB Interview date/centre will not be entertained to or replied.

 

Note 4: Entitlement for Travelling Allowance: Candidates appearing for SSB interview for the first time for a particular type of commission shall be entitled for AC III tier to and fro railway fare or bus fare including reservation cum sleeper charges within Indian limits. Candidates who apply again for the same type of commission will not be entitled to travelling allowance on any subsequent occasion.