Indian Army

The Indian Army is one of the largest in the world, with a history going back several hundred years. It was during the British era, that a Military Department very similar to the present Ministry of Defence was set up but, with most of the senior positions occupied by the British. It was after Independence, on 14th January 1949, the Army had its first Indian Commander-in-Chief, General (later Field Marshal) KM Cariappa. The army headquarters is located in Sena Bhavan and portions of the south block of the Red fort in Delhi. Armed Forces offer excellent career opportunities to the adventurous young candidates. It is a career that offers immense facilities, a privileged lifestyle and of course, honour in serving the country. The Armed Forces characterize the ideals of service, sacrifice, patriotism and our country's composite culture. The basic responsibility of the Army is to safeguard the territorial integrity of the nation against external aggression. In addition, the Army is often required to assist the civil administration during internal security disturbances and in the maintenance of law and order, in organising relief operations during natural calamities like floods, earthquakes and cyclones and in the maintenance of essential services. The two main lines of work in the armed forces are categorised under the Fighting Forces and the Support Services. The fighting forces comprise the armoured corps, artillery, signals, engineering and the infantry (and similar divisions in the navy and air force), while the Support Services include electronics and mechanical engineering, ordinance corps, medical corps, intelligence and education. The Indian Army functions under the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), formerly designated as Commander-in-Chief. COAS is assisted by Vice - Chief of the army staff and seven other Principal Staff Officers (PSO's), namely, the two Deputy Chiefs of the Army Staff, Adjutant General, Quarter Master General, Master General of Ordnance, Military Secretary and Engineer- in- Chief. The Army is divided into six operational commands (Field armies) and one training command, each command under a General Officer Commanding in chief who has an equal status to the Vice-Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS), and working under the control of Army HQ in New Delhi. The major field formations are Corps, Division and Brigade which are commanded by a Lieutenant General, Major General and Brigadier respectively. The Indian Army is organised into five regional commands • HQ Central Command, Lucknow ; • HQ Eastern Command, Calcutta ; • HQ Northern Command, Udhampur; • HQ Western Command, Chandimandir; and • HQ Southern Command, Pune. In addition, there is a Army Training Command at Shimla for the purpose of laying down the training policies for the Army. The Indian Armed Forces employ more than a million young men and women each year. One can join the Army as an officer or an Army Man. The recruitment to the Armed Forces is voluntary and every citizen of India, irrespective of his caste, class, religion and community is eligible for recruitment, provided he meets the laid down physical, medical and educational criteria. Recruitment into the Army is carried out according to Recruitable Male Population (RMP) of each state. Indian Coast Guard (ICG) Indian Coast Guard (ICG) alias Bharatiya Thatrakshak is a branch of the Indian Armed Forces operating under the Department of Defence of the Union Ministry of Defence. Established on 19th August 1978, Indian Coast Guard is the fourth service created to guard India's vast coastline and for enforcing the maritime laws of the country. The coast guards are responsible for the scrutiny of the Indian territorial waters and the Indian Exclusive Economic Zone to prevent poaching, smuggling and other illegal activities. Besides conducting search and rescue operations, they also protect and preserve the marine environment of the country. Indian Coast Guards are not a part of the Indian Paramilitary Forces. Coast guards works in close co-operation with the Indian Navy, Fisheries Department, Revenue Department and the Central and State Police Forces. The motto of Indian Coast Guard is 'Vayam Rakshamah' which means 'We Protect'. The coast guards are the principal agency for enforcement of provisions of all national enactment in force in the maritime zones of India. The mission of ICG comprise : • Protection of India's maritime resources and offshore wealth including oil, fish and minerals • Enforcement of maritime law with jurisdiction over both territorial and international waters • Preserving and protecting marine ecology, environment and rare species • Collection of scientific data • Assisting Mariners in distress and safeguard life and property at sea • Supporting Indian Navy during war ICG is a challenging sea going career, suitable for those who are bold, intelligent and loves adventure. Both men and women can opt for a career in Indian coastal guard. As a coast guard one plays a vital role by protecting the national interests of the mother land. They have the opportunity to move around and visit different places within India and abroad. A career in Indian Coast Guard is a versatile field that offers great job satisfaction along with good pay and abundant perks. The Indian Coast Guard force is led by a Director General and a Deputy Director General. The central head quarters of ICG is located at New Delhi. The Operations of Indian Coast Guard are split into 4 regions : • Western Region (with the Regional Headquarter at Mumbai) The entire coast line from Daman to Kanyakumari including the Union Territory of Lakshadweep comes under the operational and administrative control of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (West). There are 5 Coast Guard District Headquarters (Porbandar, Mumbai, Mangalore, Kochi and Goa), 7 Coast Guard Stations, 1 Air Station and 2 Air Enclaves on the Western seaboard of India. • Eastern Region (with the Regional Headquarter at Chennai) The entire coastline from Kanyakumari to Kolkata comes under the jurisdiction of the Commander, Coast Guard Region (East). There are 4 Coast Guard District Headquarters (Chennai, Vizag, Paradip, Haldia and Kolkata), 4 Coast Guard Stations, one Air Station and one Air Enclave on the eastern seaboard of India. • Andaman & Nicobar Region (with the Regional Headquarter at Port Blair) Port Blair District HQs are located at Diglipur and Campbell Bay. The Region has a force level of one OPV, two FPVs, two FPVs(Jet), one IPV, two IB, two Dornier aircraft and one Chetak helicopter in this region. • North West Region (with the Regional Headquarter at Gandhinagar) The Coast Guard has a force level of two OPV, one FPV, one IPV, two Hovercrafts, eight IB, two Dornier aircraft and two ALH helicopters in this region. ELIGIBILITY One can enroll in Indian coast guard as Officers or Yantriks (technicians) or Naviks (sailors). The educational qualifications and physical standards for these posts are given below. Officers | Yantriks | Naviks Officers Name of Post Branch Educational Qualification Age as on 1st July of the year of recruitment Physical Standard Assistant Commandant (GD) (Male/ Female) General Duty Bachelor's degree with 60% marks in aggregate of a university recognised by Central/ State Govt./ UGC and minimum 60% in class XII Std of 10+2+3 scheme of education with Mathematics and Physics as subjects. 21-25 years of Age(5 years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC) Height 157cms (M) / 152cms (F), Weight Proportionate to Height, Eye sight 6/6 & 6/9 without glasses Assistant Commandant (GD)-SSA (Only Female) General Duty (Short service appointment)for a period of 08 years, which may be extended to 10 years and further extendable upto 14 years) Bachelor's degree with 60% marks in aggregate of a university recognised by Central/ State Govt./UGC and minimum 60% in class XII Std of 10+2+3 scheme of education with Mathematics and Physics as subjects. 21-25 years of Age (5 years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC) Height 152cms, Weight Proportionate to Height, Eye sight 6/6 & 6/9 without glasses Assistant Commandant (GD-P/ N) (Male/ Female) General Duty (Pilot/ Navigator) B.Sc with Physics and Mathematics and 55 % marks in aggregate and minimum 60% in class XII Std of 10+2+3 scheme of education. 19-27 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC) Height Min 162.5 cms Max 197 cm, Leg Length Min 99 cms, Weight Proportionate to Height, Eye sight 6/6 without glasses Assistant Commandant (GD-P-CPL) SSA (Male/ Female) General Duty Branch (Pilot - Commercial Pilot License - Short service appointment for a period of 08 years, which may be extended to 10 years and further extendable upto 14 years) 12th class passed or equivalent with 60% marks in 10+2 +3 scheme or equivalent and should possess current Commercial Pilot License on the date of selection 19-27 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC) Height Min 162.5 cms Max 197 cm, Leg Length Min 99 cms, Weight Proportionate to Height, Eye sight 6/6 without glasses Assistant Commandant (Tech) (Only Male) Technical Branch Degree with 60% marks in aggregate in in Naval Architecture/ Mechanical/ Marine/ Electrical/ Electronics & Telecommunications/ Design/ Production/ Aeronautical / Metallurgy/ Aerospace/ Control Engineering or equivalent and minimum 60% in class XII Std of 10+2+3 scheme of education. or Should have passed section A and B of Institution of Engineers (India) Examination in any of the discipline listed above with 55% marks 21-30 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC) Height 157 cm Weight Proportionate to Height, Eye sight 6/12 and 6/36 Deputy Commandant (Law) (Male/ Female) Law Branch (i) A degree in Law with 8 years experiences in legal matters. (ii) Should be qualified for enrolment as an advocate in a High Court. Desirable (i) A post graduate degree in Law. (ii) Knowledge / Experience Assignment connected with International Law/Maritime Law. Below 45 years (5 years relaxation for Govt. servant Height 157cms (M) / 152cms (F), Weight Proportionate to Height, Eye sight 6/6 and 6/12 (with glass), 6/60 (without glass) Yantriks & Naviks Yantriks and Naviks are the normal posts of Indian coast guard. Only male can apply for these posts. Name of Post Education Qualification Age as on 1st of the month of the scheduled basic training Physical Standard Yantriks Matriculate and Diploma in Mechanical /Electrical /Electronics/ Aeronautical Engineering 18-22 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC) Height 157 cms, Weight Proportionate to Height Eye sight 6/12 and 6/24 Naviks (General Duty) 12th class in 10+2+3 scheme with Maths and Physics 18-22 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC ) Height 157 cms, Weight Proportionate to height, Eye sight 6/6 and 6/9 without glasses Naviks (Domestic Branch) 10th Standard pass 18-22 years (5 years relaxation for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC) Height 157 cms, Weight Proportionate to height, Eye sight 6/18 and 6/36