{"id":2047,"date":"2011-04-29T16:34:57","date_gmt":"2011-04-29T16:34:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.monsterindia.com\/career-advice\/indian-army-navy-air-force-2047\/"},"modified":"2024-10-14T18:05:50","modified_gmt":"2024-10-14T12:35:50","slug":"indian-army-navy-air-force","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.foundit.in\/career-advice\/indian-army-navy-air-force\/","title":{"rendered":"Indian Army, Navy, Air Force"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"\"<\/font>IN<\/span><\/strong> a classroom, a group of young men, in crew-cuts, with number tags strapped to their chests are addressing each other by numbers. \u201c201\u201d one calls. The person wearing the number responds: he steps forward. This is a mock exercise explains 201. \u201cWe are practicing for the Services Selection Board. There, at the SSB, you are called by numbers not names.\u201d<\/p>\n

Number 201 is Shantanu Ghatak, an Economics student in Delhi School of Economics, Delhi University. Standing next to him is 573, well Ashutosh Tiwari, a social worker from Allahabad who has come to Delhi for a week to prepare for the SSB. \u201cIt is my   dream to join the Indian Army, to serve the country.\u201d Joining the 14-lakh-strong armed forces has, indeed, become the dream of many young men and women. This year alone an additional 1.5 lakh applicants have applied for the National Defence Academy (NDA) entrance exams says Major General M N Kashid, Additional Directorate, and Recruiting. Surely, this year there\u2019s more enthusiasm for the armed forces amongst the youth.  The applications for the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE) are still on their way (the closing date was May 25) but the officials are optimistic.<\/p>\n

 The Armed Forces give pay slips not pink slips!<\/strong>
\nThe rise in the number of applications is good news for the forces as for the last few years there has been a shortfall in the recruitments into the Army, Navy and the Air Forces (see table).Although there have been movies such as Farhan Akhtar\u2019s Lakshya showing life in the Army even the Indian Navy collaborated with the National Geographic Channel (NGC) to launch Mission Navy: Lehron Ke Sartaj where close to 50,000 civilians from all over the country applied, not many people were still joining the armed forces. But the economic slowdown has proved to be a blessing. \u201cThe spate of layoffs witnessed in private sectors has shaken people\u2019s sense of security and confidence in the private sector,\u201d says as enior Army official. Now job security is more important than fat salaries given by the multinationals. \u201cWe give pay slips not pink slips,\u201d says Col. Gill.<\/p>\n

And there\u2019s no doubt the Sixth Pay Commission has made careers in the Defence forces lucrative. While the stipend of an Officer Cadet now is Rs 21,000, up from Rs 8,000 before the Sixth Pay Commission, the basic salary of Officers for each of the wings has gone up by 40 per cent. (Please refer to the table above on the salary structure for Officers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
SALARY STRUCTURE IN THE DEFENCE SERVICES<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Ranks<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Emoluments*<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Army<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Navy<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Air Force<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Basic Pay<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Grade Pay<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
LIEUTENANT<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
SUB LIEUTENANT<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
FLYING OFFICER<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
15,600 \u2013 39,100 (PB-3)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
5,400<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
CAPTAIN<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
LIEUTENANT<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
FLIGHT LIEUTENANT<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
15,600 \u2013 39,100 (PB-3)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
6,100<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
MAJOR<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
LIEUTENANT CDR<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
SQUADRON LEADER<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
15,600 \u2013 39,100 (PB-3)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
6,600<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
LT. COL<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
COMMANDER<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
WING COMMANDER<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
37,400 \u2013 67,000 (PB-4)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
8,000<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
COL.<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
CAPTAIN<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
GROUP CAPTAIN<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
37,400 \u2013 67,000 (PB-4)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
8,700<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
BRIGADIER<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
COMMODORE<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
AIR COMMODORE<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
37,400 \u2013 67,000 (PB-4)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
8,900<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
MAJOR GENERAL<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
REAR ADMIRAL<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
AIR VICE MARSHAL<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
37,400 \u2013 67,000 (PB-4)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
10,000<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
LT. GENERAL<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
VICE ADMIRAL<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
AIR MARSHAL <\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
37,400 \u2013 67,000 (PB-4)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
12,000<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
VICE CHIEF of ARMY STAFF<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
VICE ADMIRAL (C-IN-C\/VCNS)<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
AIR MARSHAL (C-IN-C\/VCAS)<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
80,000 (FIXED)<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
\u2014<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
COAS<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
ADMIRAL<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
AIR CHIEF MARSHAL<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
90,000 (FIXED)<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
\u2014<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Now the salary of a Lieutenant in the Army or a Sub Lieutenant in the Navy or a Flying Officer in the Air Force would be around Rs 35,000. But the good part is that if you were to add other allowances, this figure could easily go up to Rs 45,000.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is one of the best times to the join the armed forces. The salaries are very good and the forces are getting modernized,\u201d says Wing Commander Tarun Kumar Singha, India Air Force (IAF) spokesperson. \u201cAnd once the Ajay Vikram Singh Committee comes out with its report then young officers will have quicker promotions,\u201d he adds. But Col. Gill is of the view that the reason to join the forces has to be beyond money and perks. \u201cPeople join the forces for a lifestyle. The armed forces are a different experience altogether. They give you inner strength, and no other organization can do that for you.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
VACANCY & JOINING IN DEFENCE FORCES<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Services<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
2005<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
2006<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
2007<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Vacancy<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Joined<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Shortfall<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Vacancy<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Joined<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Shortfall<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Vacancy<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Joined<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Shortfall<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Army<\/b><\/div>\n
 <\/b><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
2575<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
2165<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
410<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
3132<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
2230<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
902<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
2380<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
2083<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
297<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Navy<\/b><\/div>\n
 <\/b><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
540<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
415<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
125<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
540<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
390<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
150<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
550<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
474<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
76<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Air Force<\/b><\/div>\n
 <\/b><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
636<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
403<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
233<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
468<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
415<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
53<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
507<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
485<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
22<\/div>\n
 <\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Making the Armed Forces lucrative<\/strong>
\n\"\"To woo young men and women who are opting for lucrative jobs in the private sector, the government is considering a proposal of the three services for making Short Service Commission (SSC) entries more attractive. In this regard measures being considered include payment of lump sum amount of Rs 1 lakh per annum for the first 10 years of service and Rs 2 lakh per annum for up to 14 years. There is also provision of study
\nLeave of two years to those SSC officers who have not undergone Post Graduation<\/p>\n

While in service. Besides, there will be concessions for appearing in the Civil Services Examinations such as reduction in number of papers from nine to seven and age Relaxation of 10 years for SSC officers to compete.<\/p>\n

“Now, Permanent Commission for SSC women Officers!<\/strong>
\nTo make up for the shortfall, the armed forces are encouraging women to join the services. Till now, eligible women were being recruited as Short Service Commission officers but now SSC women officers can apply for Permanent Commission (PC). This option is open for SSC women officers in Education and Judge Advocate General (JAG) in the Army Law, Education and Naval Architecture in the Navy and Education, Accounts and Administration (legal branch) in the Air Force. But this scheme is applicable to those who joined after September 2008.<\/p>\n

Forces reach out to the youth<\/strong>
\nThe Army, Navy and the Air Force together have taken up several initiatives to pitch the armed forces as a great organization to work for. The Army and the Navy soon will have an E-recruitment feature on their respective websites wherein surfers can fill up the  application forms online and send it. \u201cThis way we will get enough information on the candidate and even if the candidate does not qualify this time for some reason, we can still be in touch, mailing relevant material till the time he or she is eligible to apply,\u201d says Major General Kashid.<\/p>\n

\"\"<\/a>Army:<\/strong> So that prospective applicants can truly assess whether they are suited to join the forces, the Additional Directorate of Recruiting has introduced an online psychology test on its website http:\/\/joinindianarmy.nic.in\/<\/a>. Col. Gill\u2019s advice for the test is that one shouldn\u2019t lie or say the expected things, but rather respond honestly. \u201cThere are very experienced psychologists at the SSB, so even if you lie in this test, you will be caught at The SSB.\u201d So the best thing is, he says, \u201cis to be honest, truthful and original because those are the qualities that we value above anything else!\u201d In addition, in July 2009 the Army will launch a special scheme for women wherein women studying in the final Year of their engineering degrees can also apply to the Army under the University Entry Scheme (UES), which till now was open only for men. After a screening interview conducted by a team of Army Officers, selected women candidates could then directly go for the SSB interview without having to appear for an entrance test. \u201cLast year, only one Woman technical graduate was selected in the Army,\u201d says Major General Kashid. \u201cThe shortfall in the manpower in the Army is in the technical and graduate side; the 10+2 entry seats are usually full,” he observes.<\/p>\n

Navy:<\/strong> Meanwhile the Cabinet Committee on Security has approved enhancement of the academic curriculum at the Naval Academy from the existing BSc to BTech and this would start with the first batch joining the new Naval Academy at Ezhimala, Kerala, in July 2009. Thus, Officer Cadets would undergo a four-year BTech program in Electronics, Communication and Information Technology. This degree would be awarded
\nBy Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU). The new Naval Academy in Ezhimala will conduct the B Tech courses. The new Academy is spread over an area of 2452 acres of costal upland and being built at a cost of around Rs 700 crores. The academy will now accommodate 750 cadets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
\n
Officers\u2019 Management Courses <\/b>(Certificate in Business Management)<\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Institute<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Duration<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
Course Fee (in Rs)<\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Indian Institute of  Management Lucknow, Noida Campus<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
06 Jul 09 to 18 Dec 09<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1,75,000 (officer\u2019s share: 70,000)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management Studies, Mumbai<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
06 Jul 09 to 18 Dec 09<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1,75,000 (officer\u2019s share: 70,000)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Xavier Labour Research Institute (XLRI), Jamshedpur<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
13 Jul 09 to 24 Dec 09<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1,75,000 (officer\u2019s share: 70,000)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Alliance Business School – Bangalore<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
13 Jul 09 to 24 Dec 09<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1,60,000 (officer\u2019s share: 64,000)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
\n
Institute of Management Technology (IMT), Ghaziabad<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
18 Jan 10 to 03 Jul 10<\/div>\n<\/td>\n
\n
1,75,000 (officer\u2019s share: 70,000)<\/div>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Air Force:<\/strong> Since 2006, the IAF has been conducting Fast Track Selection at various college campuses across the country, including the North East. \u201cNorth East is a low response area,\u201d says Wing Commander Bakshi, Joint Director Personnel Officers (Publicity).Under this scheme, students in their final year of their degree course can apply. A team of Air Force Officers then conducts a screening test at a designated place in the campus of which students are informed much earlier. Selected candidates proceed for SSB. \u201cA big advantage of this scheme is that it reduces the induction time into the Air Force from the normal nine to ten months to three months,\u201d says Wing Commander Bakshi.<\/p>\n

From Mt Everest to the IIMs, the Forces have it all!<\/strong>
\nSenior Officers are hoping that with these measures young men and women will get excited about careers in the armed forces. \u201cThe truth is that no organization can match the facilities provided by the forces,\u201d says Col Gill.<\/p>\n

 <\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n\n\n\n\n
Women Entry Schemes<\/strong><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Short Service Commission <\/strong><\/p>\n