Education and Career Forum

Sir, my name is Kumar, now I am serving in Army. My rank is NK and my total service is 14 years 8 months. I have passed my 10th after that I had discontinued my 11th and I have finished my BA English through correspondence. Sir am I eligible for SCO/SL commission?

The above mentioned post is specially granted to serving soldiers after clearing the required criteria asked for.

The minimum eligibility criteria is such that the candidates should have completed a minimum serving period of 5 years, candidates age should be in between 28-35 years.

Candidates will have to appear and clear SSB rounds in order to get selected.

Yes, you are eligible for SCO/SL commission.

There are special entries for Indian army soldiers to become an army officer known as ACC entry, PC(SL) entry and SCO entry. These entries are only for serving Indian army soldiers.

PC(SL) stands for Permanent Commission Special List. It is an entry similar to ACC entry with minor changes.Eligibility criteria required for PC(SL) :-

Education Requirement: Higher Secondary (11th Pass)

Training Academy: Four weeks at OTA

Age: 32-40 Year

Martial Status: Married or Unmarried

SCO (Special Commissioned Officer) entry is another type entry for soldiers with 32 years age group. Eligibility criteria for SCO entry :-

Education Requirement: Class XI CBSE pattern

Training: One year at IMA

Age: 27-32 years

Martial Status: Married or Unmarried

One who wishes to apply for these entries should contact to the concerned department of their unit to apply for such entries.

To join as SCO/SL in Commission of Army, the aspirants must fulfil the below mentioned required criteria. Below I have mentioned the eligibility of the said, have a look over it.

Eligibility criteria:-

Aspirants must have completed class 11th education through CBSE pattern.
Aspirants must have completed one year training at IMA
Aspirants age must be in between 27-32 years

Sir, I have passed my Xll but in second attempt can I apply for sco commission