General FAQs for Officer Selection in Indian Army

In this article we will share few queries with answers which are generally asked by candidates who are appearing for selection procedure of Indian Army as an officer.

General FAQs for Officer Selection in Indian Army

Q. I had qualified in Combined Defence Sevices Examination (CDSE). When is my date of interview?

Ans: After the declaration of result by UPSC, the interviews are normally conducted after 45 to 60 days. you can see your SSB interview details on this website.

Q. I am doing 10+2. How can I apply to be an Army Officer?

Ans: See the advertisement published by UPSC for National Defence Acadamy (NDA) in Apr/Sep every year and for 10+2 TES Entry in leading news papers in Nov/Dec and May/June every year.

Q. My parents/friends/roommate got the call up letter, I have not received it. What can I do?

Ans: You can check your interview dates on this website and report for interview accordingly. A sample call letter can be downloaded.

Q. I had given the address of Delhi in the application. Now I shifted to Kanpur?

Ans: Check details of your SSB interview on this website. You can download the instructions and report to the concerned Selection Centre. Write an application to the ADG Rtg, Rtg-6, West Block-III, RK Puram, New Delhi regarding change of address.

Q. I am unable to attend the interview on the date given. What should I do?

Ans: Send us an e mail on [email protected] suggesting period suitable to you. We will try and accommodate you as per your availability.

Q. My parents or relatives or friend or brother or guardian accompanying me. What are the arrangements for their stay?

Ans: There is no accommodation catered for parents/relatives/friends as they are not permitted to enter the Selection Centre premises.

Q. My train is getting late beyond its scheduled arrival time at Allahabad. What can I do?

Ans: If you reach the station late, due to late arrival of train then you are advised to report to the Selection Centre directly under your own arrangement.

Q. If I come a day before, could you entertain me in the campus?

Ans: No, you are advised to report on the appointed day. In case you come early due to unavoidable circumstances then you have to stay under own arrangement in the city.

Q. The train passing through my home station reaches two days before the date of reporting. What can I do?

Ans: You are required to report at the appointed time given in call up letter. In case due to unavoidable circumstance you reach before then you have to stay under own arrangements in the city.

Q. The train passing through my home station reaches one day after the date of reporting. What can I do?

Ans: Late reporting is not permitted. Get your reservation done in some other train which passes from any other station closer to your home station.

Q. Can I bring mobile while coming there?

Ans: No, Mobile and Cameras are strictly prohibited in the Selection Centre premises. However , you can utilize the STD facility on payment at the Centre.

Q. I am having problem in my eye sight. Am I eligible for the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview?

Ans: The medical standards for joining Armed forces are laid down. They are different for different categories. For details please visit websitewww.joinindianarmy.nic.in .

Q. I met with an accident and my right elbow got hair line cracks. Can I get a second chance?

Ans: Send your request along with proof to the Selection Centre from where you got your call. We will give you second chance for interview.

Q. I belong to a place which is 50 kms away from Allahabad. Can I report to your centre by a motor-bike. If so, what are the arrangements for parking my vehicle in your centre?

Ans: No vehicle whatsoever is permitted inside the Selection Centre premises. You are advised to come upto Selection Centre by any mode ie Bus/Train/Taxi etc.

Q. I haven’t received the regular call letter. Now I receive the absentee call up letter and I couldn’t attend the interview on the date scheduled. Do you give another date immediately.

Ans: No, further date is given after absentee batch. To avoid such eventualities you are advised to visitwww.joinindianarmy.nic.in to see details about SSB interviews well in advance.

Q. My sister’s marriage has been fixed a day prior to my reporting at your centre. Can I get a second chance?

Ans: Yes, you can write/speak to the concerned Selection Centre about your problem and get the date extended. You can also contact us on e mail.

Q. I am coming by AC class. What can I be reimbursed with in the form of Travelling Allowance?

Ans: You can only get the Traveling Allowance of entitled class of Railways.

Q. I am coming from Mumbai by IAC flight. I want the full charges to be reimbursed. What are the procedures?

Ans: You can only get the Traveling Allowance of entitled class of Railways.

Q. What will be boarding and lodging charges during my stay at your centre?

Ans: Your boarding and lodging is free of cost during your stay at Selection Centre.

Q. The documents of my son were deposited in the College or University. You are telling that he should bring the original documents for the interview. What can we do?

Ans: You are advised to get photocopy duly attested by Gazetted Officer while coming for SSB interview. However originals will have to be produced at the time of joining the Academy.

Q. I had deposited my certificates in the counseling centre. As per earlier clarification I approached them to give bonafide certificate and they have denied. What can I do now?

Ans: You are advised to get photocopy duly attested by Gazetted Officer while coming for SSB interview. However originals will have to be produced at the time of joining the Academy.

Q. I lost my documents in the train. What can I do now?

Ans: You can report to the Selection Centre with your ID proof. We will entertain you.

Q. I have my local relatives in the station. Can I be permitted to stay there and attend the interview from there?

Ans: No, you have to stay within the premises of the Selection Centre. However, you are permitted to go outside the Selection Centre during your stay

Q. I am a lady candidate. And for the first time I am coming alone from my home. Do any person accompany me from station to your centre and vice-versa?

Ans: As per the details given in the call up letter you report at the appointed date and time. Our representative will receive all candidates at Railway Station and you will be provided transport from Railway Station to Selection Centre. Your boarding and lodging is free of cost alongwith other lady candidates.

Q. I had been recommended at Bhopal for Indian Military Acadamy (IMA) entry. Is there a need to give another interview for my OTA entry?

Ans: No, you are required to give interview only once and you are automatically considered for OTA provided you have given OTA as your choice.

Q. I had opted for Air Force. Why I have been called for an interview at your Centre, which is selecting candidates for Army?

Ans: Candidates who habitually wear glasses are not considered for Air Force. Hence, they are given their second choice and are interviewed accordingly. Also, since Air Force is unable to handle all their candidates, their load is shared by Army Selection Boards.

Q. What are the avenue available to me to become officer at intermediate level?

Ans: National Defence Acadamy (NDA) and 10+2 TES entries are available. Visit our websitewww.joinindianarmy.nic.in for complete details.

Q. I have done NCC and obtained ‘C’ certificate what are the avenues available for me?

Ans: Certain vacancies for NCC ‘C’ certificate holders are reserved for IMA and OTA. For IMA you have to apply through UPSC ie combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE) and for OTA through NCC Spl entry Scheme for which advertisement is published in Jun/Jul and Nov/Dec every year. NCC Spl Entry scheme is a Non UPSC Entry.

Q. Is there minimum percentage laid down for National Defence Academy (NDA) and Combined Defence Service (CDS) examination?

Ans: No, you have to pass your minimum education qualification and appear for the examination conducted by the UPSC.

Q. What are the facilities available for guidance/information/clarification regarding the application form?

Ans: Candidates can contact Additional Directorate General of Recruiting at their Reception Room at West Block-III, RK Puram, New Delhi or over telephone No 011-26173215/011-26175473 on all working days between 0900hrs to 1700hrs.

Q. From where can I obtain the form for Non UPSC entries?

Ans: Application forms are published alongwith the advertisement published for different entries. Common application form applicable for all Non UPSC entries can be downloaded from website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

Q. Where do I have to report for interview once I qualify for the SSB interview?

Ans: The interviews for Army candidates are conducted at one of the following centres :-

Selection Centre East Allahabad.Selection Centre Central Bhopal
Selection Centre South Bangalore

Q. How do I see information/ contents of the website joinindianarmy.nic.in ?

Ans: GUIDELINES FOR CANDIDATES TO SEE THIS WEBSITE

Follow these steps:-

1. Click OFFICER’s Menu.
2. Go to type of entry.
3. Click the submenu under type of entry to see location of interview centre(Allahabad/Bhopal/Bangalore).
4. After seeing the interview centre i.e (Allahabad/Bhopal/Bangalore) you can further click sub menu for specific dates of SSB interview.
5. To see merit position/ issue of Joining Instructions(JI) follow step 3 & click sub menu to see merit/issue of JI.
6. OTA submenu covers the following type of entries:-
   • SSC(NT) MEN
   • SSC(NT) WOMEN
   • SSC(TECH) MEN
   • SSC(TECH) WOMEN
   • NCC SPL ENTRY MEN
   • NCC SPL ENTRY WOMEN
   • JAG ENTRY (MEN & WOMEN)
7. SERVICE Entry covers following type of entries:-
   • ACC
   • PC(SL)
   • SCO