Indian Army Veterniary officer recruitment 2026

Indian Army Veterinary officer recruitment 2026

The application form will be open for recruitment of Veterniary graduates both male and female through 95 SSC. The application form will be acepted online only

SSC(RVC) Course women-15 April to 15 May 2026

SSC (RVC) Course men    17 April to 18 May

Eligibility Indian Army Veterniary officer recruitment 2026

Expected to be Similar to Earlier Notification

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(a) Age Limit

• 21–32 years as on the last date of submission of application.
• Important Note on Permanent Commission (PC):
  • BVSc/BVSc & AH graduates granted SSC can be considered for Permanent Commission only if below 30 years on the date of grant of SSC and they qualify the departmental PC Test within 8 years of service.
  • They can attempt the PC test twice after 2 years and before 4 years of service. A third attempt is allowed after 5 years and before 8 years (with option exercised before the 5th year).
  • MVSc holders: Considered for PC if below 32 years on grant of SSC.
  • Doctorate (PhD) holders: Considered for PC if below 34 years on grant of SSC.
• Age relaxations may apply for reserved categories as per government rules.

(b) Educational Qualification

• BVSc / BVSc & AH degree from a recognized Indian university or equivalent foreign degree.
• The qualification must be included in the First or Second Schedule of the Indian Veterinary Council Act, 1984.
• Candidates must have completed the internship at the time of application.
• Mark sheets of all years/semesters + internship completion certificate are mandatory.

(c) Nationality

• Must be a citizen of India.

Additional Common Requirements (from recent notifications):

• Unmarried or married (as per rules at the time).
• Minimum physical standards (height, weight, vision, etc.) as per Indian Army guidelines.
• Applications are usually sent offline by post to: Directorate General Remount Veterinary Services (RV-1) QMG’s Branch, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army) West Block 3, Ground Floor, Wing No. 4 RK Puram, New Delhi – 110 066

Indian Army Selection Process (DGRVS Context)

This describes the standard selection method for roles under the Directorate General Remount & Veterinary Services (DGRVS), Indian Army, likely for civilian or specialist posts like veterinary officers. It emphasizes a merit-based SSB (Services Selection Board) system, common in defense recruitments.

Key Stages

• Application Shortlisting: Initial screening at DGRVS, Integrated HQ of MoD (Army). Valid applications are forwarded to Recruiting Directorate for SSB scheduling.
• Two-Stage SSB Testing:

Stage	Description	Outcome
Stage 1	Screening tests on arrival at selection center (e.g., officer intelligence rating, picture perception).	Fail: Sent back same day. Pass: Proceed to Stage 2.
Stage 2 (5 days)	Group tests, psychological tests, personal interview.	Assesses officer-like qualities (OLQs) holistically.

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• Medical Fitness & Merit List: SSB-recommended candidates undergo medicals. Final merit based solely on SSB marks (ignores academics/prior performance). Top-ranked, fit candidates get joining letters per vacancies.

Important Notes

• SSB qualification ≠ selection; merit position decides.
• Focus on SSB performance: Practice psychological tests, group tasks, and interviews via official resources like joinindianarmy.nic.in.
• Example: If 50 vacancies, only top 50 medically fit from merit list join

Tenure of Engagement

Officers commissioned (e.g., via DGRVS for veterinary roles) serve 5 years initially from commission date, subject to conditions. Extendable by another 5 years based on performance review.

Pay, Allowances & Benefits (Pre-7th CPC Scales)

Commissioned as Captain with these entitlements (rates as per notification; DA varies):

Component	Amount (Rs./month)	Notes
Basic Pay	15,600	Entry level.
Grade Pay	6,100	–
Military Service Pay (MSP)	6,000	Army-specific.
Non-Practice Allowance (NPA)	25% of basic pay (~3,900)	For medical/veterinary roles.
Kit Maintenance Allowance (KMA)	As applicable	Uniform upkeep.
Dearness Allowance (DA)	Variable	Inflation-adjusted.

Total Basic Emoluments: ~Rs. 61,300+ (excluding DA/KMA; check current DA % on cgda.nic.in).

7th CPC Update: New scales pending implementation—expect hikes (e.g., Captain basic ~Rs. 61,300+ MSP post-7th CPC). Verify latest on joinindianarmy.nic.in.

Additional Perks

• Concessional housing.
• Free rations (self only).
• Free medical for self/family.
• Leave: 60 days annual + 20 days casual.
• LTC (Leave Travel Concession).
• Canteen access (CSD).
• Group insurance.

How to Apply for SSC in RVC (Remount Veterinary Corps)

Though Indian Army may or may not ask for offline application but in the last recruitment of veterniary corps they asked for offline application form.

you can check the process of offline application

Applications are offline only on plain paper (21 cm x 36 cm). Follow the exact format from the official ad (download from joinindianarmy.nic.in or employment news).

Step-by-Step Process

1. Prepare Application: Type neatly as per advertised proforma (includes personal details, education, experience, etc.).
2. Envelope Labeling: Superscribe in Red Ink:
   “Application for Short Service Commission in RVC”.
3. Mail It: Send via ordinary/registered/speed post (no hand-delivery) to:
   Directorate General Remount Veterinary Services (RV-1)
   QMG’s Branch, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army)
   West Block 3, Ground Floor, Wing No-4
   RK Puram, New Delhi – 110 066

Ensure it reaches before the deadline—track via India Post for registered post.

Important Instructions: Required Documents

Submit self-attested copies (not originals) with your typed application. Missing any = rejection.

Mandatory Attachments

• Educational Qualifications:
  • Original/provisional BVSc / BVSc & AH / MVSc degree.
  • Final year mark sheet for BVSc/BVSc & AH/MVSc.
  • Internship completion certificate.
• Personal Proof:
  • Matriculation certificate (for date of birth).
• Professional Registration:
  • Veterinary Council of India (VCI) or State Veterinary Council registration certificate.
• Application Essentials:
  • One self-attested passport-size photo pasted on form.
  • Two self-addressed stamped envelopes (for ack/reject letters; affix postage).

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