How to Join Indian Army Through SCO Entry

Indian Army- a place where every youngster dreams of going to serve their country. Every year around 1.5 lakhs students apply for the defence services of India through various entrance examinations like SCO. SCO stands for Special Commissioned Officers that offers around 100 vacancies for candidates serving as NCOs. By clearing SCO, soldiers get the opportunity to be posted from a Non Commissioned officer to a Permanent Commissioned Officer. 

If you are a Defense Service Aspirant, the SCO examination can give you a chance to be a Commissioned officer in the Indian Army. And we will help you learn how you can join the Army by SCO. 

How to Join Indian Army Through SCO Entry

SCO or the Special Commissioned Exam is an entry level exam to enter the Indian Army. Moreover, here are the things you must know if you are willing to appear for SCO:

How To Apply For SCO

Visit the main AG brand of your unit to apply for SCO.

Eligibility 

  • A candidate must be less than 30 years or more than 35 years to apply for the exam. 
  • He must also serve a period of 5 years before applying. 

Marital Status 

Any married or unmarried soldier can apply for SCO. 

Selection Procedure for SCO 

The candidate will be called for an SSB interview 

  1. Frstly, between the month July-August for the january course 
  2. and November to July for July Course 

What is the Selection Procedure for SCO after clearing SSB? 

Once a candidate clears the SCO and SSB interview, the next step is a medical test. If a candidate is medically fit as declared by the medical board, they will get a call to join the AEC center, Pachmarhi. Once candidates complete 8 months of training, they have to go through another training OTA (Officers Training Academy) at Gaya. Further, after one year of training at OTA, the person comes out from the academy as a lieutenant. 

The Army Board has made few relaxations for the SCO entry candidates in the SSB interview process. The changes are yet to be finalized and will come in the coming years.   

Shubhangee Sharmahttp://www,ssbtosuccess.com
I love portraying my imagination through my writings and like when people learn from my own perspective. I thrive to write and give a different meaning to the world through my eyes.

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