Indian Military Academy Technical Graduate Course Dehradun) for the permanent commission | Last 09-05-2019
Indian Military Academy (IMA)
Applications are invited from unmarried Male Engineering Graduates for 130th Technical Graduate Course (commencing in Jan 2020 at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun) for the permanent commission in the Indian Army.
2. Eligibility
(a)
Nationality. A candidate must be unmarried male and must
either be : (i) A citizen of India, or (ii) A subject of Bhutan, or (iii) A the subject of Nepal, or (iv) a Tibetan refugee who
came over to India before the 1st of January 1962 with the intention of
permanently settling in India or (v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated
from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African countries of Kenya, Uganda,
the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia and Vietnam
with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate
belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above shall be a person in
whose favor a certificate of eligibility has been issued by Government of
India. Certificate of eligibility will however not be necessary in the case of
candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal. A candidate in whose case a
certificate of eligibility is necessary, will attach such certificate along with the application.
(b)
Age Limit. 20 to 27 years as on 01 Jan 2020. (Candidates born between 02
Jan 1993 and 01 Jan 2000, both dates inclusive).
Note.
The date of birth entered in the Matriculation/ Secondary School Examination
certificate or an equivalent examination certificate only is accepted by this
office. No other document relating to age will be accepted and no subsequent
request for its change will be considered or granted.
(c)
Educational Qualification for Applying.
Candidates who have passed the requisite Engineering Degree course or in the final year of Engineering Degree course are eligible to apply. The candidate
studying in the final year of Engg degree course should be able to submit proof
of passing by 01 Jan 2020 and produce the Engg Degree Certificate within 12
weeks from the date of commencement of training at IMA. Such candidates will be
inducted on Additional Bond Basis for
recovery of the cost of training at IMA as notified from time to time as well
as stipend and pay & allowances paid, in case they fail to produce the
requisite Degree Certificate within the specified time.
Important Note. Candidates must note that for induction to Pre Commission Training
Academy, after final selection, the minimum educational qualification is
passing BE/B.Tech degree in the Engineering streams as notified below at Para
3. Therefore, to become eligible for induction into TGC-130 course at IMA,
Dehradun, candidates studying in final year of engineering must ensure that
he submits the proof of his passing Engg degree exam by 01
Jan 2020 to Directorate General of Recruiting, failing which his candidature
will be cancelled.
3.
Vacancies. Candidates must note that only
the Engineering streams and their acceptable equivalent streams, strictly as
notified in the table below, will be accepted. Candidates with degrees in any
other engineering stream(s) are not eligible to apply. Variation between the
nomenclature of Engineering stream as given on the degree parchment / marksheet
and that submitted by the candidate in his online application will result in cancellation of candidature.
Engineering Streams
(Listed in AI)
|
Equivalent Stream
(AICTE Approved)
|
Vacancy
|
Civil
|
Civil Engineering, Civil Engineering (Structural Engineering ),
Structural Engineering
|
10
|
Architecture
|
Architecture Engineering
|
01
|
Mechanical
|
Mechanical Engineering , Mechanical
(Mechatronics) Engineering , Mechanical & Automation Engineering
|
06
|
Electrical
/ Electrical & Electronics
|
Electrical Engineering , Electrical Engineering
(Electronics & Power), Power System Engineering, Electrical &
Electronics Engineering
|
06
|
Computer Sc
& Engg / Computer Technology/ Info Tech/ M. Sc Computer Sc
|
Computer
Engineering , Computer Science, Computer Science Engineering, Computer
Science & Engineering , Information Science &
Engineering
|
08
|
Electronics
& Telecom/ Telecommunication/ Electronics & Comn/ Satellite
Communication
|
Electronics & Telecommunication Engineering ,
Telecommunication Engineering , Electronics & Communication Engineering ,
Electronics &
Electrical
Communication Engineering
|
05
|
Electronics
|
Power
Electronics & Drives
|
01
|
Metallurgical
|
Metallurgical Engineering , Metallurgy & Material
Technology, Metallurgy & Material Engineering , Metallurgy &
Engineering & Material Science,
Metallurgy and Explosives
|
01
|
Electronics
& Instrumentation/ Instrumentation
|
Applied
Electronics & Instrumentation Engineering, Electronics &
Instrumentation Engineering , Electronics & Instrumentation & Control
Engineering , Instrumentation & Control
Engineering , Instrumentation Technology
|
01
|
Micro Electronics and Microwave
|
01
|
|
Total
|
40
|
Note 1. These vacancies are tentative
and may be changed depending on organizational
requirements.
Note
2. Recommended candidates of TGC-130th
course (Jan 2020) whose merit is not within the number of allotted vacancies of
respective Engineering streams, may be offered to join SSC(T) course (Apr
2020), subject to meeting all other eligibility conditions.
4.
Type
of Commission
(a)
Grant of Commission. Selected candidates
will be granted Short Service Commission on probation in the rank of Lt from
the date of commencement of the course or the date of reporting at IMA,
whichever is later and will be entitled to full pay and allowances admissible
to Lt during training period. Pay & allowances will be paid after
successful completion of training.
(b)
Permanent Commission. On successful
completion of training cadets will be granted Permanent Commission in the Army
in the rank of Lt.
(c)
Ante Date Seniority. One year ante date
seniority from the date of commission will be granted to Engineering Graduates
of TGC Entry in the rank of Lt.
5.
Training
(a)
Selected candidates will be detailed for
training at Indian Military Academy, Dehradun according to their position in
the final order of merit, engineering stream-wise upto the number of vacancies
available at the time.
(b)
Duration of training - 49 weeks.
(c)
Candidates will neither be allowed to marry
during the period of training nor he be allowed to live with parents/Guardians.
Candidates must not marry until they complete the full training at the Indian
Military Academy, Dehradun. A candidate, if he marries while under training,
shall be discharged and will be
liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by the government. A
candidate, who marries subsequent to the date of his application, though
successful at the Service Selection Board interview or medical examination,
will not be inducted for training,
and his candidature will be cancelled.
(d)
Cost of Training. The entire cost of training is at Government
expense. In case the GC is withdrawn from training academy due
to reasons not beyond his control, he will be liable to refund cost of training
@ Rs. 10247/- per week (or as notified from time to time) for the period of his
stay at Indian Military Academy.
6.
The final allocation of Arms/Services will be
made prior to passing out of gentleman cadets from IMA. The candidate will not
have any objection in the event of his final selection on allotment of any
arms/service in the interest of the organisation.
7.
Promotion
Criteria and Salary Structure
(a)
Promotion Criteria
Rank
|
Promotion
Criteria
|
|
Lieutenant
|
On Commission
|
|
Captain
|
On completion of 02 Yrs
|
Subject to meeting other criteria as laid down from time to time
|
Major
|
On
completion of 06 Yrs
|
|
Lt Colonel
|
On completion of 13 Yrs
|
|
Colonel
(TS)
|
On
completion of 26 Yrs
|
|
Colonel
|
On
selection basis subject to fulfillment of requisite service conditions.
|
|
Brigadier
|
||
Major General
|
||
Lt General /HAG Scale
|
||
HAG + Scale (*Admissible to 1/3rd of total strength of Lt
Generals)
|
||
VCOAS/Army
Cdr/Lt Gen (NFSG)
|
||
COAS
|
||
(b)
Pay
Rank
|
Level
|
(Pay in Rs.)
|
Lieutenant
|
Level 10
|
56,100 - 1,77,500
|
Captain
|
Level
10B
|
61,300-1,93,900
|
Major
|
Level 11
|
69,400-2,07,200
|
Lieutenant
Colonel
|
Level
12A
|
1,21,200-2,12,400
|
Colonel
|
Level
13
|
1,30,600-2,15,900
|
Brigadier
|
Level 13A
|
1,39,600-2,17,600
|
Major
General
|
Level
14
|
1,44,200-2,18,200
|
Lieutenant General HAG Scale
|
Level 15
|
1,82,200-2,24,100
|
Lieutenant
General HAG +Scale
|
Level
16
|
2,05,400-2,24,400
|
VCOAS/Army Cdr/Lieutenant General (NFSG)
|
Level
17
|
2,25,000/-(fixed)
|
COAS
|
Level 18
|
2,50,000/-(fixed)
|
(c)
Military Service Pay (MSP)
 |
(d)
|
Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training
|
*On successful commissioning,
the pay in the Pay Matrix
of the Officer Commissioned shall be fixed in first Cell
of Level 10 and the period of training
shall not be treated as commissioned
service and arrears
on
account of admissible allowances,
as applicable, for the training
period shall be paid to cadets.
(e)
Qualification Grant
(i)
Qualification Grant. Abolished as a
separate allowance. Eligible employees to be governed by newly proposed Higher
Qualification Incentive (HQI). Order for HQI is yet to be issued by MoD.
(ii)
Flying allowance. The Army Aviators
(Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps are entitled to flying allowance as
under :-
Lieutenant
and above
|
Level 10 and above
|
Rs. 25,000/- Per month fixed (R1H1 of Risk and Hardship Matrix)
|
(f)
Other Allowances
(i)
|
Dearness
Allowance
|
Admissible
at the same rates and under the same
conditions as are applicable to the civilian personnel from time to
time
|
(ii)
|
Kit maintenance Allowance
|
Subsumed into the newly proposed Dress Allowance i.e Rs. 20,000/-
Per year.
|
(g)
Depending upon rank and area of posting, officer
posted to Field Areas will be eligible for the following Field Area allces :-
Rank
|
Level
|
HAFA
(Rs. Per month)
|
Fd Area Allce (Rs. Per month)
|
Mod Fd Area Allce (Rs. Per month)
|
Lieutenant and above
|
Level 10 and above
|
16,900/- R1H2
|
10,500/- R2H2
|
6,300/-
60%
of R2H2
|
(h)
High Altitude Allowance
Rank
|
Level
|
CAT-I
(Rs. Per month)
|
CAT-II
(Rs. Per month)
|
CAT-III
(Rs. Per month)
|
Lieutenant and above
|
Level 10 and above
|
3,400/- R3H2
|
5,300/- R3H1
|
25,000/- R1H1
|
(j)
Siachen Allowance. Siachen Allowance will
be Rs. 42,500/- Per month.
(k)
Uniform allowance. Subsumed
into the newly proposed Dress Allowance i.e.
Rs. 20,000/- Per year.
(l)
Free Rations
(i)
In Fd Area to all Defence Officers.
(ii)
Defence Officers posted in peace area to get
Ration Money Allce (RMA) every month.
(m)
Transport
Allowance (TPTA)
Pay Level
|
Higher TPTA Cities (Rs. Per month)
|
Other
Places (Rs. Per month)
|
10 and above
|
Rs. 7,200/- +DA thereon
|
Rs. 3,600/- +DA thereon
|
Note:-
(i)
Higher Tpt Cities (UA). Hyderabad, Patna,
Delhi, Ahmadabad, Surat, Bengaluru, Kochi, Kozhikode, Indore, Greater Mumbai,
Nagpur, Pune, Jaipur, Chennai, Coimbatore, Ghaziabad, Kanpur, Lucknow, Kolkata.
(ii)
The allowance shall not be admissible to those
service personnel who have been provided with the facility of Government transport.
(iii)
Officers in Pay Level 14 and above, who are
entitled to use official car, will have the option to avail official car facility
or to draw
the TPTA at
the rate of Rs. 15,750/- +DA per month thereon.
(iv)
The allowance will not be admissible for the
calendar month(s) wholly covered by leave.
(v)
Physically disabled service personnel will
continue to be paid at double rate, subject to a minimum of Rs. 2,250/- + DA
per month.
(n)
Children Education Allowance. Rs. 2,250/- per month per child for two
eldest surviving children only. CEA is admissible from Nursery to 12th Classes.
(i)
Reimbursement should be done just once a year,
after completion of the financial year (which for most schools coincides with
the Academic year).
(ii)
Certificate from the head of institution where
the ward of government employee studies should be sufficient for this purpose.
The certificate should confirm that the child studied in the school during the
previous academic year.
Note.
In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces, the rates of these
allowances would be enhanced by 25% automatically each time the Dearness
Allowance payable on the revised pay band goes up by 50% (GoI letter
No.A-27012/02/2017-Est.(AL) dated 16 Aug 2017).
8.
Army Group Insurance Fund (AGIF). The
Gentlemen Cadets when in receipt of stipend are insured for Rs 75 lac wef 01
Oct 2016. Those who are invalidated out
from Academy by IMB on account of
disability and not entitled to any pension will be provided Rs 25 lakhs for 100
percent disability. This will be
proportionately reduced to Rs 5 lakhs for 20 percent disability. However,
for less than 20 percent disability, only an Ex-Gratia grant of Rs 50,000/- for
initial years of training and Rs 1 lakh during the last year of training will
be paid. Disability due to alcoholism, drug addiction and due to the diseases
of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disability benefit and Ex-Gratia
grant. In addition, Gentleman Cadets withdrawn on disciplinary grounds,
expelled as an undesirable or voluntarily leaving the Academy will also not be
eligible for disability benefits and Ex-Gratia. Subscription at the rate of Rs
5,000/- will have to be paid in advance on monthly basis by the Gentlemen
Cadets to become member under the main AGI
Scheme as applicable to regular
Army Officers. The subscription for the relegated period would also be
recovered at the same rate.
9.
How to Apply
(a)
Applications will only be accepted online on
website “www.joinindianarmy.nic.in”. Click on ‘Officer Entry Apply/Login’ and then click ‘Registration’. Fill the online registration form after reading the
instructions carefully. After getting registered, click on ‘Apply Online’ under Dashboard. A page ‘Officers Selection – Eligibility’
will open. Then click ‘Apply’ shown
against Technical Graduate Course. A page ‘Application
Form’ will open. Read the instructions carefully and click ‘Continue’ to fill details as required
under various segments. Personal information, Communication details, Education
details and details of previous SSB. ‘Save
& Continue’ each time before you go to the next segment. After filling
details on the last segment, you will move to a page ‘Summary of your
information’ wherein you can check and edit the entries already made. Then
click on ‘Submit Now’ only after
carefully ascertaining that the correct details have been filled in. Candidates
must click ‘Submit Now’ each time
they open the application for editing. The candidates are required to take out
two copies of their application
having Roll Number,
30 minutes after final closure of online application.
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.
Important Note 1. No changes to details submitted in online application can be made after
closure of application. No representation in this regard shall be entertained.
Important
Note 2. CGPA/Grades must be
converted into Marks as per the formulae adopted by the concerned University
for filling ‘Marks obtained in Graduation’ in online application. Any discrepancy observed at any stage of
selection process will lead to cancellation of candidature.
(b)
Following
documents are to be carried to the Selection Centre by the candidate:-
(i)
One copy of the Print out of application duly
signed and affixed with self attested photograph.
(ii)
Self attested copy of Matriculation/Secondary
School Examination certificate or equivalent certificate issued by the
concerned Board of education in which date of birth is reflected for proof of
date of birth (Admit card/Marksheet/Transfer/Leaving certificate etc are NOT acceptable
for proof of date of birth).
(iii)
Self attested copy of 12th Class
Certificate & Marksheet.
(iv)
Self attested copy of Engineering
Degree/Provisional Degree issued by the Controller of Exam/ Registrar/ Dean of
the concerned university.
(v)
Self attested copy of Mark sheets of all
Semesters. (Revised marksheets issued by a Board/University after submission of
online application by the candidate will not be accepted for shortlisting for
this course).
(vi)
Certificate issued by the Controller of Examination/
Registrar of the concerned University
regarding formula for conversion of CGPA/ Grades into marks followed by the University.
(vii)
A certificate issued by the controller of
Exam/Registrar/Dean of the concerned university or Principal of the college
regarding cumulative
percentage of marks upto 6th semester for Engg Degree course/ 2nd
semester for M Sc. Computer science/ 8th semester for Architecture.
(viii)
Certificate from the Principal/Head of the
Institution stating that the candidate is in final year and his result will be
declared by 1st of the month of commencement of course (for final year appearing candidates).
(ix)
Declaration by the candidate of final year
Engineering degree course that he will submit the proof of passing by 1st
of the month of commencement of course to Dte Gen of Rtg, failing which his
candidature will be cancelled.
(c)
Any candidate who does not carry the above documents for the SSB
interview, his candidature will be cancelled and he will be returned.
(d)
All
certificates in original to be carried by the candidates for SSB Interview for
verification. Originals will be returned after verification at the Service
Selection Board itself.
(e)
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 DG
Recruiting.
(f)
Candidates must submit only one online application. Receipt of multiple
applications from the same candidate will result in cancellation of
candidature, and NO representation will be entertained in this regard.
10.
Selection Procedure. The selection
procedure is as follows:-
(a)
Short listing of Applications. Integrated
HQ of MoD (Army) reserves the right to shortlist applications and to fix cutoff
percentage of marks for each Engineering discipline/stream (cumulatively
obtained upto 6th semester for Engg Degree course/ 2nd
semester for M Sc. Computer science/ 8th semester for Architecture)
without assigning any reason. After
shortlisting of applications, the centre allotment will be intimated to the
candidate via their email. After allotment of Selection Centre, candidates will
have to login to the website and select their SSB dates which are available on
a first come first served basis, upto a specified date as will be intimated on
the website
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
(b)
Only shortlisted eligible candidates depending
on the cutoff percentage will be interviewed at one of the Selection Centres
viz. Allahabad (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bangalore (Karnataka) and Kapurthala (Punjab)
by Psychologist, Group Testing Officer and Interviewing Officer. Call Up letter
for SSB interview will be issued by respective Selection Centres through
candidate’s registered e-mail id and SMS only. Allotment of Selection Centre is
at the discretion of DG Rtg, IHQ MoD (Army) and NO request for changes are
entertained in this regard.
(c)
Candidates will be put through two stage selection procedure at the SSB.
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 interviews is five days, and details of the same are
available at official website of Dte Gen of Rtg www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
This will be followed by a medical examination of the candidates who get
recommended after Stage II.
(d)
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, subject to meeting all
eligibility criteria.
11.
Medical Standards and Procedure of Medical
Examination. Medical Standards and Procedure of Medical Examination
for Technical Graduate Course are given at
Appendix.
Note
1. The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and will not
be divulged to anyone. Directorate General of Recruiting has no role to play in
any Medical Boards and procedure advised by the Competent medical authorities
will be strictly adhered.
12.
Change of
Interview Dates. Request for change of SSB Interview date/ centre will
NOT be entertained or replied.
13.
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 for Railway fare or Bus
fare including reservation cum sleeper charges within the Indian limit. Candidates who apply again for the same type of
commission will NOT be entitled to travelling allowance on any subsequent
occasion. For any query/clarification regarding admissibility or payment of
Travelling Allowance, the candidates may directly approach the concerned
Selection Centre.
14.
MERIT LIST. IT IS TO BE NOTED THAT MERE QUALIFYING AT
THE SSB INTERVIEW DOES NOT CONFIRM FINAL SELECTION. MERIT LIST WILL BE
PREPARED ENGINEERING STREAM/SUBJECT WISE ON THE BASIS OF THE MARKS OBTAINED BY
THE CANDIDATE AT SSB INTERVIEW. HIGHER EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, PREVIOUS
PERFORMANCES, NCC BACKGROUND, ETC HAVE NO ROLE TO PLAY. THOSE IN THE MERIT LIST
AND WHO COME WITHIN THE STIPULATED STREAM WISE VACANCIES, AND ARE MEDICALLY FIT
WILL BE ISSUED JOINING LETTERS FOR PRE-COMMISSIONING TRAINING AT IMA
DEHRADUN.
15.
On joining the Army, some of personal
restrictions in service will be imposed in accordance with Article 33 of the
Constitution of India as promulgated in the Army Act and Army Rules from time
to time.
Note 1. Any ambiguity/ false information/ concealment of information detected in
the certificates/ documents/ online application will result in cancellation of
the candidature at any stage of selection and thereafter.
Note 2.
The candidate should have never been
debarred from appearing in any examination by UPSC.
Note 3.
The candidate should have never been
arrested or convicted by a criminal court or involved in any case.
Note 4.
Candidates withdrawn from NDA, IMA, OTA,
Naval Academy, Air Force Academy or any service training Academy on
disciplinary grounds are not eligible to apply.
Note 5.
For all queries regarding allotment of
centres, date of interview, merit list, joining instructions and any other
relevant information please visit our website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Queries will be replied ONLY through
‘Feedback/ Query option available on the website.
Note 6.
Please read the Notification, Joining
Instructions, Frequently asked questions (FAQs) and other instructions uploaded
on the website thoroughly before submission of queries in ‘Feedback/Query’ on
the website.
Note 7.
Queries received three working days or
less prior to closing of online application may not be replied.
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Appendix
(Refer to Para 11 of
Notification for Technical Graduate Course)
MEDICAL STANDARDS
AND PROCEDURE OF MEDICAL EXAMINATION
FOR
TECHNICAL GRADUATE COURSE
Medical Standards
1.
Medical standards described in the following
paragraphs are general guidelines. These standards are subject to change with
advancement in the scientific knowledge and change in working conditions of
Armed Forces due to introduction of new equipment/ technology. Medical
Officers, Spl Medical Officers and Medical Boards will take appropriate
decisions based on following guidelines and principles.
2.
Candidates
must be physically and mentally fit according to the prescribed standards.
Medical fitness criteria given below are as per existing guidelines as on date
of publication and these guidelines are subject to revision. A number of
qualified candidates are rejected subsequently on medical grounds. Candidates
are, therefore, advised in their own interest to get themselves medically
examined before submitting their applications to avoid disappointment at the
final stage.
3.
Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on
inner face of forearm i.e from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse
side of palm/ back (dorsal) side of hand. Permanent body tattoos on any other
part of the body are not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further
selection. Tribes with tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing
custom and traditions will be permitted on a case to case basis. Commandant
Selection Centre will be competent authority for clearing such cases. For tattoo
policy in detail, please visit our website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
4.
Medical examinations are carried out
meticulously by Armed Forces Medical Services Medical Officers. These Medical
Officers are well oriented to specific working condition of Armed Forces after
undergoing basic military training. Medical examinations are finalized by the
Board of Medical Officers. The decision
of the Medical Board is final. In case of any doubt about any disease/disability/
injury/genetic disorder etc noticed during selection/ induction to training/
commissioning, the benefit of doubt will be given to State.
5.
All candidates who are selected will be
undergoing tough military training and will be deployed to perform military
duties in any terrain, weather and austere conditions. In such conditions ill
health of any member of the team can jeopardize the military operations or
endanger lives of the entire team. Therefore medical examinations are carried
out to select candidates who are
"Medically fit to perform military duties in any terrain, weather and
austere conditions". Candidate should be:-
(a)
Medically capable of undergoing training and
withstand physical and mental demands of performing Military duties of Armed Forces.
(b)
Medically fit to adapt to the military
environment without the necessity of geographical area limitations and capable
of performing military tasks without access to specialized medical care.
(c)
Free of medical conditions or physical defects
that would entail excessive loss of time from duty for treatment and hospitalization.
(d)
Free of contagious diseases that might endanger
the health of other personnel.
6.
To be deemed ‘Medically fit’, a candidates must be in good physical and
mental health and free from any disease/syndrome/disability likely to interfere
with the efficient performance of military duties in any terrain, climate,
season incl sea and air, in remote areas, in austere conditions with no medical
aid. Candidate also should be free of medical conditions which require frequent
visit to medical facilities and use of any
aid/drugs.
(a)
It will, however, be ensured that candidate is
in good health. There should be no evidence of weak constitution, imperfect
development of any system, any congenital deformities/diseases /syndrome of malformation.
(b)
No swelling/s including tumours/cyst/swollen
lymph node/s anywhere on the body. No sinus/es or fistula/e anywhere on the body.
(c)
No hyper or hypo pigmentation or any other
disease/syndrome /disability of the skin.
(d)
No hernia anywhere on the body.
(e)
No scars which can impair the functioning and
cause significant disfigurement.
(f)
No arterio-venous malformation anywhere in/on
the body.
(g)
No malformation of the head and face including
asymmetry, deformity from fracture or depression of the bones of the skull; or
scars indicating old operative interference and malformation like sinuses and
fistualae etc.
(h)
No impairment of vision including color
perception and field of vision.
(j)
No hearing impairment, deformities/disabilities
in ears vestibule-cochlear system.
(k)
No impediment of speech due to any aetiology.
(l)
No disease/disability/congenital
anamoly/syndrome of the bones or cartilages of the nose, or palate, nasal
polyps or disease of the naso-Pharynx, uvula and accessory sinuses. There
should be no nasal deformity and no features of chronic tonsillitis.
(m)
No disease/syndrome/disability of the throat,
palate tonsils or gums or any disease or injury affecting the normal function
of either of mandibular joints.
(n)
No disease/syndrome/disability of the heart and
blood vessels incl congenital, genetic, organic incl hypertension, and
conduction disorders.
(o)
No evidence of pulmonary tuberculosis or
previous history of the disease or any other disease/syndrome/disability
chronic disease of the lungs and chest including allergies/immunological
conditions, connective tissue disorders, musculoskeletal deformities of chest.
(p)
No disease of the digestive system including any
abnormality of the liver, pancreas incl endocrinal, congenital, hereditary or
genetic disease/syndrome/ disabilities.
(q)
No disease/syndrome/disability of any endocrinal
system, reticuloendothelial system.
(r)
No disease/syndrome/disability genito-urinary system including malformation, atrophy/hypertrophy
of any organ or gland.
(s)
No active, latent or congenital venereal disease.
(t)
No history or evidence of mental disease,
epilepsy, incontinence of urine or enuresis.
(u)
No disease/deformity/syndrome of
musculo-skeletal system and joints incl skull, spine and limbs.
(v)
There is no congenital or hereditary disease/syndrome/disability.
7.
Psychological examinations will be carried out
during SSB selection procedure. However, any abnormal traits noticed during
medical examination will be a cause for rejection.
8.
Based on the above mentioned guidelines usual
medical conditions which lead to rejection are:-
(a)
Musculo skeletal deformities of spine, chest and
pelvis , limbs eg scoliosis, torticollis, kyphosis, deformities of vertebrae,
ribs, sternum, clavicle, other bones of skeleton, mal- united fractures,
deformed limbs, fingers, toes and congenital deformities of spine.
(b)
Deformities of Limbs. Deformed limbs,
toes and fingers, deformed joints like cubitus valgus, cubitus varus, knock
knees, bow legs, hyper mobile joints, amputated toes or fingers and shortened
limbs.
(c)
Vision and Eye. Myopia, lesions of
cornea, lens, retina, squint and ptosis.
(d)
Hearing, Ears, Nose and Throat. Sub
standard hearing capability, lesions of pinna, tympanic membranes, middle ear,
deviated nasal septum, congenital abnormalities of lips palate, peri-auricular
sinuses and lymphadenitis/adenopathy of neck Hearing capacity should be 610 cm
for Conversational Voice and Forced Whispering for each ear.
(e)
Dental conditions
(i)
Incipient pathological conditions of the jaws,
which are known to be progressive or recurrent.
(ii)
Significant jaw discrepancies between upper and
lower jaw which may hamper efficient mastication and/or speech will be a cause
for rejection.
(iii)
Symptomatic Temporo-Mandibular Joint clicking
and tenderness. A mouth opening of less than 30 mm measured at the incisal
edges, Dislocation of the TMJ on wide opening.
(iv)
All potentially cancerous conditions.
(v)
Clinical diagnosis for sub mucous fibrosis with or
without restriction of mouth opening.
(vi)
Poor oral health status in the form of gross
visible calculus, periodontal pockets and/or bleeding from gums.
(vii)
Loose teeth: More than two mobile teeth will render the candidate unfit.
(viii) Cosmetic
or post-traumatic maxillofacial surgery/trauma will be UNFIT for at least 24
weeks from the date of surgery/injury whichever is later.
(ix)
If malocclusion of teeth is hampering efficient
mastication, maintenance of oral hygiene or general nutrition or performance of
duties efficiently.
(f)
Chest. Tuberculosis, or evidence of
tuberculosis, lesions of lungs, heart, musculo skeletal lesions of chest wall.
4
(g)
Abdomen and Genito-Urinary System.
Hernia, undescended testis, varicocele, organomegaly, solitary kidney,
horseshoe kidney & cysts in the kidney/liver. Gall bladder stones, renal
and ureteric stones, lesions/deformities of urogenital organs, piles, sinuses
and lymphadenitis/pathy.
(h)
Nervous system. Tremors, speech
impediment and imbalance.
(j) Skin. Vitiligo,
haemangiomas, warts, corns, dermatitis, skin infections and hyperhydrosis.
9.
Height and Weight. The minimum acceptable
height is 157.5 cms. For Gorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of
North-Eastern region of India, Garhwali and Kumaon, the minimum acceptable
height will be 5 cms less. In case of candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum
acceptable height can be reduced by 2 cms. Height and Weight standards are
given below. Interpolation for weights against height (not mentioned the table
) may be done.
MALE AVERAGE WEIGHT IN KILOGRAMS FOR DIFFERENT AGE GROUP AND HEIGHTS
(10% Variation on Either Side of Average
Acceptable)
Age in years
|
18-22
|
23-27
|
Height in Cms
|
Weight in Kilograms
|
|
152
|
47
|
49
|
154
|
48
|
50
|
156
|
49
|
51
|
158
|
50
|
52
|
160
|
51
|
53
|
162
|
52.5
|
54.5
|
164
|
53.5
|
55.5
|
166
|
55
|
57
|
168
|
56.5
|
58.5
|
170
|
58
|
60
|
172
|
60
|
61.5
|
174
|
61
|
63.5
|
176
|
62.5
|
65
|
178
|
64
|
66.5
|
180
|
65.5
|
68
|
182
|
67.5
|
69.5
|
184
|
70
|
71.5
|
186
|
70.5
|
73
|
188
|
72
|
75
|
190
|
73.5
|
76
|
10.
Following investigations will be carried out
during SMB However, examining medical officer/ medical board may ask for any
other investigation deemed fit :-
(a)
Complete haemogram.
(b)
Urine RE.
(c)
Chest X-ray.
(d)
USG abdomen and
Pelvis
11.
Vision standards:
Parameters
|
Standards
|
Uncorrected vision (max allowed)
|
6/60 & 6/60
|
BCVA
|
Rt
6/6 Lt 6/6
|
Myopia
|
<-3.5 D (incl correction for astigmatism)
|
Hypermetropia
|
<+3.5 D (incl correction for astigmatism)
|
Lasix/equivalent
surgery
|
Permitted
*
|
Colour perception
|
CP-III (Defective safe)
|
*LASIK or equivalent
kerato-refractive procedure
(a)
Any candidate who has undergone any
kerato-refractive procedure will have a certificate/operative notes from the
medical centre where he has undergone the procedure, specifying the date and
type of surgery.
Note.
Absence of such a certificate will necessitate the Ophthalmologist to
make a decision to reject the
candidate with specific endorsement of “Unfit due to undocumented Visual Acuity
corrective procedure.
(b)
In order be made FIT, the following criteria
will have to be met:-
(i)
Age more than 20 yrs at the time of surgery.
(ii)
Minimum 12 months post LASIK.
(iii)
Central corneal thickness equal to or more than
450 µ.
(iv)
Axial length by IOL Master equal to or less than 26mm.
(v)
Residual refraction within the standards
prescribed for the specific entry being applied for.
(vi)
Normal healthy retina(excluding cases of lasered lattice).
(vii)
Corneal topography and ectasia markers can also
be included as addl criteria.
Candidates who have undergone radial keratotomy are permanently unfit.
Procedure of Medical Examination Board
12.
Medical Examination Board for selection of
officers and pre-commissioning training academies are convened at designated
Armed Forces Medical Services Hospitals near Service Selection Boards (SSB).
These Medical Boards are termed as ‘Special Medical Board’ (SMB). Candidates
who clear SSB interview are referred to Armed Forces Medical Services Hospital
with identification documents. Staff Surgeon of Hospital will identify the
candidate, guide the candidate to fill the relevant portions of the AFMSF-2,
organize investigations and examination by Medical, Surgical, Eye, ENT and
Dental specialists. After examination by Specialists, the candidate is brought
before Medical Board. Medical Board once satisfied with findings of Specialists
will declare fitness of candidate. If any candidate is declared ‘Unfit’ by SMB,
such candidates can request for ‘Appeal Medical Board’ (AMB). Detailed
procedure for AMB will be provided by President SMB. Candidates who are unfit
may apply for AMB to be completed within 42 days of SMB. Candidates declared
unfit by AMB will be intimated by the President AMB about procedure of
challenging the findings of AMB. Review Medical Board (RMB) will be granted at
the discretion of DGAFMS based on the merit of the case and that RMB is not a matter of right. The candidate
should address the request for RMB if
he so desires to DG Rtg (TGC), IHQ of
MoD (Army), West Block-III, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066 and a copy of the same
is handed over to the President of AMB. The office of the DGAFMS will inform
the date and place (Delhi and Pune only) where the candidate will appear for a
RMB.
13.
Miscellaneous aspects
(a)
Clinical methods of examinations are laid down
by office of DGAFMS.
(b)
Candidates are also advised to rectify minor
defects/ ailments in order to speed up finalization of medical examination
conducted at the Military Hospital after being recommended by SSBs. Few of such
commonly found defects/ ailments are listed
below:
(i)
Wax (ears).
(ii)
Deviated Nasal
Septum.
(iii)
Hydrocele/ Varicocele/ Phimosis.
(iv)
Overweight/ Underweight.
(c)
Fitness following surgery. Candidates may
be declared fit after surgery. However, there should not be any complication;
scar should be healthy, well healed and attained required tensile strength.
Policy of declaring fitness varies for each kind of surgery. The candidate
shall be considered fit after 01 year of open abdominal surgery and eight weeks
of laparoscopic abdominal surgery.
(d)
Medical examination for commission is a
screening process, precise diagnosis need not be made. Candidates declared
unfit; if desired can obtain remedial therapy before appearing for AMB/RMB.
However, no guarantee is given for final acceptance and it should be clearly
understood by the candidates that the decision whether an operation/therapy is
desirable or necessary is one to be made by their private medical advisor. The state will accept no liability
regarding result of therapy/operation or any expenses incurred.
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