Recruitment of Junior Commissioned Officer (Catering) in the Army
Eligibility
(a) Age Limit: Between 21 to 27 years as in the year of
recruitment.
(b) Educational Qualification: The candidate must be in possession of
the following qualifications: (i) 10+2 or equivalent from any Education board
recognized by Council of Board of School Ed ucation in India.
(ii)
Diploma/Certificate course of a duration of one year or more in Cookery /Hotel
Management and Catering Technology from a recognized Food
CraftInstitute/University.
Physical and Medical Standards: As applicable to the regular army. (Details may be
obtained from nearest ZRO / ARO /IRO).
Screening: Screening of candidates are carried out as per the programme issued by
Recruiting Offices.
Physical Fitness Test: Physical fibless test applicable as given under: (a) 1 mile
run in maximum 6.20 minutes (b) Pull up (Beam)-minimum of 6 (c) Balance - Qualify
(d) 9 feet ditch - qualify.
Medical Standard: A candidate should have robust physique and mental health, chest
should be well developed having minimum 5cm. expansion, should have normal hearing
with each ear. Should have sufficient number of natural healthy gum and teeth,
i.e. 14 dental points. Should not have diseases like deformity of bones,
hydrocele, varicose veins or piles. Should be in medical category.
Examination
Written Examination: Only those candidates selected in the screening are
permitted to appear in the written examination conducted only HQ Recruiting Zones.
The written examination is of three hOll rs.
Interview: The candidates declared successful in the above written examination are
placed in the merit list to appear for an interview at nominated Regimental
Centre. Candidates are paid traveling allowance from their home station to
interview centre.
Terms of Enrolment: Selected candidates will be commissioned as Niab
Subedar (Group 'Y') after completion of Military and Technical Training. .
Pay, and Allowance: Junior Commission Officer gets the pay scale of Naib Subedar
(Group 'Y') of Rs 5620-140-8140. In addition, entitled to DA, free accommodation,
free ration for self, free medical and ICilve travel Concession for self, family
and dependents.
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