Services Entry Preparation
Learn the Services, Prepare to Lead with LWS
At Learn With Sumit (LWS), we don’t just prepare candidates for the SSB interview — we also provide in-depth knowledge of the Indian Armed Forces, including the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. Our Services Entry programme is designed for serving personnel who want to clearly understand the roles, responsibilities, career progression, and life of an officer before stepping into the selection process.
| ACC (Army Cadet College) | |
|---|---|
| Vacancies Per Course | 75 (Twice in a Year) |
| Tentative Month of Publication of Notification | Notified by MP Directorate / AGs Branch through Units in March and August |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age | 20 to 27 years; minimum service of two years required |
| Qualification | 10+2 Pattern Class 12th pass or equivalent. Must have qualified the ACC written examination. |
| Marital Status | Unmarried / Married |
| Likely Date of SSB | September to November for January Course March to May for July Course |
| Training Academy | ACC Wing at IMA, Dehradun |
| Duration of Training | Four Years (Three Years at ACC Wing + One Year at IMA) |
| PC (SL) – Permanent Commission (Special List) | |
|---|---|
| Vacancies Per Course | Approx. 100 per year for all categories |
| Detailed Instructions | AI 85/74 (Standing Instructions issued vide AG/MP-2 letter No. 08211/PC(SL)/SI/MP-2 dated 17 Jan 2007) |
| Process of Application | Unit → Record Office → Pers / Line Directorate → Rtg Dte |
| Last Date for Receipt | 30th May at Directorate General of Recruiting |
| Frequency | Once in a year (July) |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age | Up to 42 years (Up to 45 years for Inspector of Army Band) |
| Service | Minimum 10 years |
| Educational Qualification | XI / 10+2, additional requirements as per category |
| Maximum SSB Attempts | 03 |
| Medical Category | SHAPE–1 |
| Marital Status | Unmarried / Married (Serving JCOs / NCOs excluding Sepoys) |
| Likely Date of SSB | March / April |
| Training Academy | IMA, Dehradun |
| Duration of Training | Twelve Weeks (08 Weeks Common Skill Capsule + 04 Weeks Physical Training) at IMA, Dehradun |
| SCO – Special Commissioned Officers | |
|---|---|
| Vacancies Per Course | 100 (As Notified) – Twice in a Year |
| Tentative Month of Publication of Notification | Notified by MP Directorate / AGs Branch through Units in April and July |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age | Between 30 to 35 years (Minimum service of five years required) |
| Qualification | Matric with One Year Diploma or higher qualification |
| Marital Status | Unmarried / Married |
| Likely Date of SSB | July / August for January Course & November / December for July Course |
| Training Academy | IMA, Dehradun |
| Duration of Training | Eight Weeks at AEC Centre & College, Pachmarhi & One Year at IMA, Dehradun |
