Indian Army 2016 JAG Entry

JAG ENTRY SCHEME 17TH COURSE OCT 2016 SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION (NT) COURSE FOR LAW GRADUATES

Applications are invited from Law graduates (married / unmarried male and unmarried Female candidates) for grant of Short Service Commission in the Indian Army 2016 JAG Entry – Judge Advocate General Department.

ONLINE APPLICATION WILL OPEN ON 18 JAN 2016 AT 1000 HRS AND WILL BE CLOSED ON 16 FEB 2016 AT 1700 HRS

Vacancies

• Men-10
• Women-04

Indian Army 2016 JAG Entry

Eligibility

(a) Nationality: Must be an Indian Citizen.

(b) Age Limit of JAG Entry: 21 to 27 years as on 01 Jul 2016 (Born not earlier than 02 Jul 1989 and not later than 01 Jul 1995). Note. The date of birth accepted by the office is that entered in the Matriculation or an equivalent examination certificate. No other document relating to age will be accepted and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.

(c) Educational Qualification of JAG Entry: Minimum 55% aggregate Marks in LLB Degree (three years professional course after graduation or five years course after 10+2 examination). The candidates should be eligible for registration with Bar Council of India/State. Candidate should be from a College/University recognized by Bar Council of India.

Selection Procedure of JAG Entry

The selection process to be followed is indicated below :-

(a) Initial shortlisting of applications will be done by Recruiting Directorate, Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) and the decision of DG Recruiting will be final. Details of the shortlisted online applications will be put on the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. In this regard no representation will be entertained.

(b) The shortlisted candidates whose applications are found to be correct shall be detailed for SSB interview at allotted Selection Centres on specified dates.

(c) Two stage selection procedure based on Psychological Aptitude Test is held at Selection Centres. All the candidates will face stage one test on first day of reporting at Selection Centres. The candidates who fail to pass stage one will be returned on the same day.

(d) Candidates who qualify stage I will be retained for stage -II test comprising of Group Tests, Psychological Tests and Interview which will extend for a duration of 4 days(excluding stg-I day).

(e) Candidates who qualify at the Service Selection Board and are found medically fit by a Medical Board, will be placed in the order of merit. The final selection will be made in that order up to the number of vacancies available at that time.

Training of JAG Entry

(a) Selected candidates will be detailed for training at Officers’ Training Academy (OTA), Chennai according to their position in the final order of merit, up to the number of vacancies available at the time.

(b) Duration of training – 49 weeks (approximately 11 months) at OTA, Chennai. On successful completion of which candidates will be granted commission in the rank of Lt. No ante date seniority will be granted.

(c) Candidates will neither be allowed to marry during the period of training nor will He/ She be allowed to live with parents/Guardians. Candidates must not marry until they complete the full training at OTA, Chennai. A candidate, who married subsequent to the date of his/her application, though successful at the Services Selection Board interview or medical examination, will not be inducted for training. A candidate if he/she marries, while under training, shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him/her by the government.

(d) Training at OTA, Chennai is at Govt. expense All candidates who successfully complete Pre-Commission training at OTA, Chennai will be awarded “ Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Management and Strategic Studies” by University of Madras.

Pay and Allowances

All GCs/LCs will be given a stipend of Rs 21,000/- p.m. On completion of training they will be commissioned in the rank of Lt and entitled to pay as admissible to the rank. Army also provides free Medical Facilities for self & dependents, Canteen facilities, Entitled Ration, Mess/Club/Sports Facilities, Furnished Govt. Accommodation, Car/Housing Loan at subsidized rate.

How to Apply for JAG Entry

(a) Open the website “www.joinindianarmy.nic.in” .

(b) Click on ‘Apply/Login’ and then click ‘Registration’.

(c) Follow onscreen instructions for registration. After registration, your profile will open. Click on ‘Apply Online’ to process further.

(d) Your registration details will confirm your eligibility to apply and proceed with the application as per on screen instructions.

(e) Before submitting the application check the entries made and save the application. After submitting the form an acknowledgement with a Roll Number will be provided to the candidate. If the system does not generate Roll Number, it is an indication of non acceptance of application by the system. After submitting, take two copies of the printout and the Roll Number generated by the system.

(f) Any change in your postal address, telephone Number, etc after submission of application must be communicated by post duly quoting your Roll Number, name and course opted for.

(g) Please ensure correctness of your particulars while filling up online application form. No correspondence regarding amendment to particulars once filled up shall be entertained at any stg and the form shall be rejected.

Documents for JAG Entry Selection

Documents to be carried to the Selection Centre by the candidate duly self attested:-

(a) One copy of the Print out of application form duly signed and self attested photograph affixed.

(b) Copy of Matriculation or equivalent certificate for proof of age.

(c) Copy of 12th Class Certificate & Marksheet.

(d) Copy of Graduation Degree/Provisional Degree (in case of three years LLB after graduation).

(e) Copy of LLB Degree/Provisional Degree.

(f) Copy of Marks sheets of all years/Semesters.

(g) Copy of registration with Bar Council of India/State or Certificate from college/University that the LLB Course in the said institution is recognized by Bar Council of India.

(h) All above mentioned certificates are required in original. Originals will be returned after verification at the Service Selection Board itself. Any candidate who does not carry the above documents for the SSB interview, his candidature will be cancelled.

(i) The second copy of the printout of online application is to be retained by the candidate for his reference. There is no need to send any hard copy to Directorate General Recruiting.

(j) Variation, if any, in name and /or spelling as recorded in Matriculation or equivalent certificate and Graduation or equivalent certificate must be supported by an affidavit and Gazette notification authorising the change