The Indian Army Short Service Commission in Remount Veterinary Corps
Applications are invited from qualified male veterinary graduates for Short Service Commission (SSC) in Remount Veternary Corps of Indian Army as per terms and Conditions decribed below:-
1. Eligibility Conditions for Indian Army Short Service Commission in Remount Veterinary Corps
- Age Limit: 21-32 years on the date of the application.
Note: Candidates granted SSC in RVC will be considered for grant of permanent commission only if they are below 30 years of age on the date of grant of SSC and if they qualify in the Departmental Permanent Commission Test within C5 years of service.
- Minimum Educational Qualification: BVSc / BVSc & AH degree from any of the recognized Indian University or its equivalent foreign Degree (i.e. the candidate must possess recognized veterinary qualification included in the first or second schedule of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984).
Note: Candidate Should Have Passed The Qualifying Examination At The Time Of Submission Of Applications. Candidates Who Are Not In Possession Of Mark Sheets Of All Years / Part/ Semesters (Including Final/ Part/Semester) Of Qualifying Examination Need Not Apply.
2. Method of Selection for Indian Army Short Service Commission in Remount Veterinary Corps
Short listing of applications and SSB Interview. Initial screening and short listing of applications will be done at Directorate General Remount Veterinary Corps, IHQ of MoD (Army) before forwarding them to Recruiting Dte, IHQ of MoD (Army). Candidates whose applications are found in order shall be detailed to appear for the Service Selection Board on a specified date.
Two stage selection procedure. On arrival at the Selection Centre, the candidates will be administered Stage I of the "Two Stage Testing Procedure". Candidates failing in Stage I will be sent back on the same day and those who qualify will be detailed to undergo Group Test, Psychological Test and Interview which will extend for a duration of 05 days. Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit, will be appointed for training in the order of merit depending upon the number of vacancies available.
Merit list. It is to be noted that mere qualifying at the SSB interview does not confirm final selection. Merit list is prepared on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates at SSB's and as such higher educational qualifications, previous performances have no role to play. Those high, in the merit list and who come within the stipulated vacancies and are medically fit are issued joining instructions.
3. Training, Terms And Conditions For Service
Grant of Commission: Candidate will be commissioned in the rank of Captain.
Training: Post Commission training at RVC Centre & College, Meerut Cantt
Ante-date seniority: 12 months/24 months ante-date seniority will be granted to candidates holding Post Graduate/Doctorate Degree respectively in any discipline of Veterinary Science from a recognized University in India/abroad, prior to their commissioning in the Remount Veterinary Corps..
Suitability for retention of Commission: If an officer is found unsuitable within 01 year of the grant of commission, his commission may be terminated at any time before the contractual period of service for five years.
Promotion: Promotion up to the rank of Major while in SSC and thereafter upto Conoel (TS) is time bound.
Tenure of engagement: All officers granted commission would serve the Indian Army for a period of five years from the date of conferment of commission subject to fulfillment of other conditions. The period of five years may further be extended for another five years subject to their performance.
Pay: allowance and other benefits: Officers, on commissioning in the rank of Captain are entitled to a basic pay of Rs.9450/-, Dearness Pay. Non-Practice Allowance (NPA) @25% of basic pay, in addition to Kit Maintenance Allowance (KMA) and Dearness Allowance (DA) as admissible, at rates applicable from time to time. Additional benefits like concessional accommodation, free ration, free medical facilities for self and family, LTC, 60 days Annual Leave and 20 days casual leave, canteen facilities and Group Insurance cover are also admissible.
4. How to Apply for Indian Army Short Service Commission in Remount Veterinary Corps
Application on plain paper (21 cm x 36 cm) duly typed as per the format given in the advertisement.
The envelope containing application should be "Superscribed in Red Ink" indicating clearly "Application for Short Service Commission in RVC.
Application should be posted by ordinary post to reach at the following address by 29 Aug 2008:-
Directorate General Remount Veterinary Services (RV-1) QMG's Branch, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Anny) West Block 3, RK Puram, New Delhi -110 066
5. Important Instructions
- Application must oe accompanied by attested copies of
- Original / provisional MVSc / BVSc degree
- MVSc / BVSc final marksneet
- Internship certificate
- Matriculation certificate (as proof for date of birth)
- Two self-addressed stamped envelopes
Note: Candidates who are not in possession of original / provisional!Degree (MVSc/BVSc) must attach a certificate from the Principal of the College stating that the candidate has completed his post-graduation/graduation and is eligible for the award of said degree,
- Application and requisite enclosures must be properly tagged/stitched in thread only. IHQ of MoD (Army) will not be responsible . For loss of enclosures if sent loose
- Application should be sent through ordinary mail
- IHQ of MOD (Army) reserves the right to reject any application without assigning any reason
- Candidates already in service should apply through proper channel and obtain NOC from the employer
- The terms and conditions given in this advertisement are subject to change and should, therefore be treated as guidelines only
6. Important Notes:
- All columns in the application should be carefully filled. Any application where any column(s) is / are left bank and / or filled by dots / dashes / crosses will be automatically rejected.
- Final allocation of vacancies will be decided by IHQ of MoD (Army) on recruitment
- The candidates should be registered with the Veterinary Council of India / State Vet Council
Indian Army Short Service Commission - Remount Veterinary Corps
