Indian Army Second SSC Special Entry Scheme 24th Course Oct-2008

Indian Army Second SSC Special Entry Scheme 24th Course Oct-2008

8. Physical Standard: (a) Height and Weight: The minimum acceptable height is 157.5 cms. For Gorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North Eastern region of India. Garhwal and Kumanon, 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:

Height / Weight Standards For NCC Entry (Male)

Height and Weight Standards (Female)

(b) 10% departure from the average weight given in the table is to be considered within normal limits. However in individuals with heavy bones and broad builts as well as individuals with thin built but otherwise healthy, this may be relaxed to some extent on merit.

(c) Visual Standards; (i) The minimum acceptable visual acuity are. Distant Vision (corrected) better eye 6/6. worse eye 6/18. myopia of not more than minus 3.50 for men and 5.50 for women for womens including astigmatism, (ii) Candidates who have undergone or have the evidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visual acuity, will be permanently rejected; also candidates who have undergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error will be considered for commission in Army If they fulfill following criteria :-

(i) Uncomplicated stable LASIK/ Excimer (PRK) laser procedure done for. Myopia or Hypermetropia, with stable refraction for a period of six months after the procedure.

(ii) A healthy retina.

(iii) Corrected vision should be 6/6 in better eye and 6/9 in worse eye with maximum residual refraction of : ± 1.50 in any meridian for myopia or hypermetropia.

(iv) Axial length within permissible limits.

9. Physical Fitness Standards OTA: Prospective candidates are advised to exercise and keep themselves physically fit, in order to avoid any injury due to the rigorous physical training at Officers Training Academy. In order to be able to adjust to the regime there, candidates are advised to achieve following standard before joining the OTA. if finally selected:

(a) Running 2.4 km in 15 minutes, (b) Push Ups-13,Nos. (c) Sit Ups-25 Nos. (d) Chin Ups 6 Nos. (e) Rope Climbing 3-4 Meters.

10. Training: Approximately 11 months training at OTA, Chennai, On successful completion of which Candidates will be granted commission in the rank of Lt. The final allocation of Arms/ Services will be made prior to passing out of Gentleman Cadets/Lady Cadets from OTA.

Indian Army Second SSC Special Entry Scheme 24th Course Oct-2008