

When you opt for 'PC', you are basically looking at a permanent career in the Army, a career till you retire. Permanent commission (PC) is granted through the Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun and Short Service Commission (SSC) is granted through Officers Training Academy (OTA) Chennai. The Army offers both permanent and short service commissions. After SSB and Medical Board, the selected candidates are required to undergo approximately 49 weeks pre-commission training at OTA, Chennai.Īpart from recruitment through the UPSC, the commissioned officers are also recruited in Army through the Non-UPSC entries.


The UPSC holds entrance examination twice a year for entry into the NDA and Naval Academy.National Defence Academy (NDA) and Naval Defence Academy (NA).The Union Public Service Commission recruits the Commissioned Officers in the Armed Forces by conducting mainly the two all India Competitive Examinations. UPSC Recruitment of Commissioned Officers
