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OFFICERS TRAINING ACADEMY, CHENNAI JOINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR CADETS

ISSUED BY

ADDITIONAL DIRECTOR GENERAL OF RECRUITING INTEGRATED HEADQUARTERS OF MINISTRY OF DEFENCE (ARMY)

ADJUTANT GENERAL’S BRANCH WEST BLOCK-III, R. K. PURAM, NEW DELHI - 110066

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JOINING INSTRUCTIONS OFFICERS TRAINING ACADEMY, CHENNAI

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Serial Section Heading Page Numbers

Number

1. I General Information 1-3

( Know Your Academy)

2. II Reception and Settling Down 4-6

3. III Administration 7-9

4. IV Contact Information 10

5. V Pay and Allowances 11

6. V Extra-Curricular Activities 12

7. VI Physical Fitness and Sports 13-14

8. VII Documentation 14-16

9. VIII Information on Resignation, 17-19

Relegation and Withdrawal

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JOINING INSTRUCTIONS OFFICERS TRAINING ACADEMY, CHENNAI

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Serial Attachment Content Page Numbers

Number

1. Appendix A Schedule of Trains passing through 20-21

Chennai

2. Appendix B Schedule of Flights arriving at 22-24

Chennai Airport

3. Appendix C Advised list of clothing items to be 25

brought by Lady Cadets

Appendix D Advised list of clothing items to be 26

brought by Gentlemen Cadets

4. Annexure 1 Medical Certificate 27

5. Annexure 2 Arrival Form 28-29

6. Annexure 3 Bond to be signed by parent/guardian 30-31

and the cadet

7. Annexure 4 Certificate to be signed by the 32

Parent/Guardian of the cadet

8. Annexure 5 Certificate to be signed by the Cadet 33

9. Annexure 6 Army Group Insurance Fund Scheme 34

for Cadets

10. Annexure 7 Supplementary Agreement to be 35-36

signed by cadets selected for the

provisional admission to the OTA,

Chennai

11. Annexure 8 Affidavit by cadets selected for the 37

provisional admission to the OTA,

Chennai

12. Annexure 9 Acknowledgment 38

OFFICERS TRAINING ACADEMY, CHENNAI

JOINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SELECTED CANDIDATES

SECTION I: GENERAL INFORMATION (KNOW YOUR ACADEMY) 1. General. Officers Training Academy, Chennai is a premier army Pre-commission Training institution of India, which produces approximately 750 Short Service Commissioned army officers each year. It is the only academy in the country to grant short service commission to the women into various Arms and Services of Indian army. This elite academy imparts quality military training to the carefully selected capable youth of the country and sculptors these boys and girls into future military commanders. 2. Brief History. The genesis of the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai can be traced back to the Sino-Indian conflict in 1962, when two Officers Training Schools were established in the country one at Madras and the other at Pune. The courses were designated as Emergency Commissioned courses. While the Officers Training School at Pune was closed down in 1964, the one at Madras was given a fresh mandate. In February 1965, Short Service Commissioned courses for Gentlemen cadets for Technical and Non-Technical streams were instituted. In Jan 1988, on completion of 25 years of existence, the institution was renamed as Officers Training Academy. Another significant milestone was reached in 1992, when the Academy started training young women to be career officers in the Indian Army. From April 2008 onwards, the training of lady cadets was brought at par with that of Gentlemen Cadets, with a common merit list. This was further substantiated with a historical event on 17 Sep 2011, when Lady cadet Divya A, became the first ever lady to be awarded the coveted ‘Sword of Honour’ having being adjudged the Best all round cadet, thus creating history in the training of Women Officers in the Indian Army. Chennai became permanent location for the academy in the year 1998; after which it saw major development of the Campus in terms of the training areas and the administrative facilities for trainees. 3. Location. The academy is located at general area Saint Thomas Mount at Chennai (Tamil Nadu), approximately 17 km from the Chennai Central railway station and 3 Km from the Chennai International Airport. Spread over an area of approximately 700 acres in lush green surroundings, the academy is located on the banks of Adyar River. Important landmarks near the academy are Guindy Industrial area, Chennai Airport, Chennai Trade centre and the Saint Thomas Mount Shrine.

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Chennai City Map (NOT TO SCALE) (Courtesy www.mapsofindia.com)

4. Training. The Academy provides an all-inclusive military training to ensure physical, mental and psychological development of cadets. Cadets, after selection at the Service selection Boards (SSB interviews) report to the Academy during the months of Apr and Oct (generally Second Thursday) each year and are imparted 49 weeks of Military training organised into two semesters of 23 weeks each with a three weeks Term break. At any point of time, two courses are conducted at the Academy totalling the Academy cadet strength to 730-750. Apart from the basic military training, the cadets are exposed to troop and individual games/sports, an intensive physical training schedule and a plethora of other co-

3 curricular activities. Efforts are made to ignite the leadership qualities in these cadets, which are required to meet the challenges of the finest profession of the world, the Armed forces. The faculty at the academy ensures development of communication skills, Decision making capabilities and psychological conditioning. 5. Gallantry Awards. The academy has a heritage of valour demonstrated by a large number of its alumni (both living and posthumous). The tally of the awards for OTA, Chennai reads as under:-

(a) Param Vir Chakra 01.

(b) Ashok Chakra 06.

(c) Maha Vir Chakra 10.

(d) Kirti Chakra 18.

(e) Vir Chakra 60.

(f) Shaurya Chakra 101.

(g) Sena Medal 511.

(h) Yudh Seva Medal 06.

(j) Vishisht Seva Medal 99. 6. Passing-Out-Parade (POP). The Passing-Out-Parade at the Academy marks the formal completion of the 49 weeks training of an OTA cadet, which includes a meticulous Parade conducted at the Parameshwaran Drill Square and a Solemn Pipping (Commissioning) and Oath Ceremony on the last day of the course. The event is graced by senior military / civil dignitaries and the parents/ guardians of the cadets. The Officers commissioned from the elite institution have not only risen to the senior military ranks, but have also brought glory to their alma-mater by achieving greater glory in the civil and corporate worlds.

Passing-Out-Parade

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SECTION II: RECEPTION AND SETTLING DOWN 7. Travel. Chennai is well connected by all modes of travel to include Air, Rail and Road. Chennai Central is a major Railway Station from where trains are available for all parts of the country with adequate frequency and accommodation in the trains. The list of important trains emanating from and arriving at Chennai is as given at Appendix A attached. Important Flights connecting Chennai to various parts of India are as given at Appendix B. 8. Candidates selected and issued with Joining instructions will report to OTA, travelling under own arrangements. They are authorised to travel by Third A/c category by the shortest possible railway route. Expenditure on rail fare will be refunded to the candidates on production of tickets/receipts, soon after their arrival at the academy. They are required to produce the railway ticket / its photo copy (in case ticket deposited with slip) to indicate the PNR number and the actual fare paid. Reservation and berth charges are also refundable against cash receipts / tickets produced.

9. Reception. A Reception Centre for the Gentlemen / Lady Cadets arriving by trains will be established by OTA at Chennai Central Railway Station. Move from railway station to the Academy will be organised under arrangements of reception centre using government transport. For any query or assistance in this regard, the Adjutant of the Officers Training Academy may be contacted through the OTA exchange (telephone No. 044-22342634 / 22342636). Parents/Guardians are advised not to accompany their wards to the Academy.

Arrival and Reception at the Railway Station 10. Settling Down. On arrival, the cadets will be exposed to a disciplined military environment much different from civilian way of life. The stresses and strains experienced initially are part of the settling down process. The military, physical, psychological and moral training imparted at OTA is structured to achieve minimum acceptable standards for an all-round development of the trainees thus

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Briefing, Checking of Documents and Allotment of Companies on arrival at the Academy 11. Encouragement from Parents. Parents/Guardians may note that their wards will have to undergo the initial physical stresses and strains of the military training and the same will be reported to them by their wards in the initial phase of training through letters / conversations. They are advised to motivate and guide their wards, so as to help them adapt quickly to the training curriculum of academy. The very first step towards this end could be to let your ward travel alone to OTA. 12. Medical. Candidates are required to bring with them, a medical certificate based on the form attached as Annexure 1, duly signed by a qualified Medical Practitioner or a Military Medical Officer at the time of reporting. Candidates not in possession of the same will not be permitted to join. 13. In case the candidate suffers from any infectious or contagious disease, he / she should immediately bring it to the notice of the Adjutant, OTA. Affected candidates will not report to the academy without prior permission from the academy authorities. 14.Items to be Brought at the Time of Joining. To cater for the timerequired for issue of uniform and other items of the kit inventory, candidatesare advised to carry along certain items for personal use as mentioned below, at thetime of joining:-

(a) Lady Cadets (LCs). Refer Appendix C.

(b) Gentlemen Cadets (GCs). Refer Appendix D.

6 15. Instructions for Bringing Dresses. Candidates are advised to carry minimum civil clothing to the Academy, as these will be worn only during the Mid-Term / Term breaks. The respective shoe sizes are required to be filled in the relevant place in the Arrival Form and deposited at the Reception Centre at the time of joining. 16. Arrival Form. The candidates are required to complete the form at Annexure 2 and deposit the same at the Reception Centre at the time of joining. 17. Discipline. Discipline is the bedrock of any military institution. During the training at OTA, the cadets will observe strict military discipline as per the laid down ‘Standing Orders’ for cadets at the academy. Each cadet will be issued with a copy of the same on arrival for reference and strict adherence. 18. Candidates are advised not to carry any of the following items with them for the training period:-

(a) Dogs or other pets. (b) Motor cycles, Bicycles or Car. (c) Private servants. (d) Wines, Spirit, Liquor, Drugs or Intoxicants. (e) Jewellery or any other valuables. (f) Any type of Weapons, Ammunition, Air guns or Firearms etc. (g) Mobiles/Cell Phones/ Wireless sets. (h) Electric heaters.

(j) Radio sets / Television / Music System. Cadets may bring I pods or MP3 players to be strictly used in the rooms with earphones (Speakers are not allowed).

(k) Smoking material. (Smoking is prohibited during the training period). (l) Stuffed toys, Decorative items, Posters, etc. (m) Laptops /notebooks and internet USB dongles.

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SECTION III: ADMINISTRATION Accommodation and Messing 19. Cadets at the academy are provided with free accommodation for the duration of their stay. The accommodation allotted is furnished with required furniture and tapestry. 20. Free messing and allied services (including electricity, water and conservancy) are also provided at OTA. 21. Administrative Facilities. The academy caters well for all types of administrative support to the cadets as they undergo training. After Chennai officially became the permanent location of the Academy in 1999, the infrastructure was developed at a rapid pace. At present, OTA, Chennai is geared up well to take on the training of 750 cadets at a time.

(a) Accommodation. The Cadets are provided with state of the art lodging facilities within the academy premises i.e. well furnished rooms with attached toilets. The accommodation is organised in Battalion groups separately for the Ladies and the gentlemen. These three storey buildings have been aesthetically designed keeping in mind the weather and training curriculum at the academy.

Cadets’ Accommodation Complex – A Bird’s Eye View Cadets’ Cabin Layout

(b) Yodhha Cadets’ Mess. Yoddha Cadets’ Mess is one of the Highlights of the academy, as it caters for the meals and other nutritional needs of the entire Academy. Cadets are provided all three meals at the Mess at laid down timings as per the routine in a term. It has approach routes and entry from three directions for convenience of cadets. In addition to the meals, it provides the Bed Tea, Morning Tea and refreshments in the afternoon to the cadets at their respective Company locations.

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An Inside view of Yoddha Cadets’ Mess (c) Amenities. The Academy has the following facilities within its premises and is in the process of further improving the quality of life of cadets.

(i) Banks & ATMs. The branches of State Bank of India and IDBI banks with ATMs.

(ii) Unit Run Canteen (CSD).

(iii) Store for Uniform and other Equipment / Utilities required for training.

(iv) Tailoring Shop. (v) Bakery. (vi) Fruit Shop. (vii) Barber Shop / Ladies Beauty Parlour. (viii) Ice Cream Shop. (ix) Telephone Booths. (x) Regimental Stationery Shop.

(d) Medical Facilities.

(i) The Academy has a Medical Inspection Room inside the campus staffed by two army doctors, one nursing officer and six nursing assistants. The Regimental Medical Officer and his team provides the required medical cover to cadets for all the training and administrative activities. In case of serious injuries and sickness, the cadets are referred to the Military Hospital located, three km from OTA.

(ii) The academy is equipped with a state of art Physiotherapy centre for treatment of the Muscle/tissue injuries.

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(f) Means of Commuting. The Officer Cadets during their stay at the Academy are provided with bicycles for commuting within the academy Campus to prevent wastage of the available training time.

Leave / Breaks 22. Breaks. The following breaks are permissible to cadets:-

(a) Mid-Term break of three days during the last week of June and December.

(b) Term Break of three weeks with effect from third week, September/March 23. End of the Term Hikes. During the term break volunteer/selected cadets of first term may be sent on organised adventure hikes (four to six days duration) at the beginning of the term break followed by balance of leave to their home stations. However, cadets failing in first term assessment exams/tests or those on punishments may be held back for extra training/completion of punishments and not allowed to proceed on term break / hikes. They may also be called early from the term break, as per the discretion of Commandant, OTA. 24. Mid Term Hikes. During mid-term breaks, volunteer/selected cadets may be sent on organised adventure hikes / educational tours to other training establishments. Balance of the cadets who have passed all their mandatory tests may be sent on sent on midterm leave at the discretion of Commandant, OTA. 25. Special Leave. In addition to the above, special leave up to a maximum of 10 days may be granted to the cadets only on extreme compassionate grounds. 26. It is pertinent to mention that even a single day of training missed makes it difficult for the trainees to catch up with the fast paced training curriculum. Cadets are, therefore, advised not to make requests for avoidable leave in their own interest. Visitors / Guests 27. Cadets are permitted receive their visitors/guests four weeks after commencement of the term as per the following timings:-

(a) Saturdays. 1700(05:00 PM) to 1830 hours (06:30 PM).

(c) Sundays/Holidays. 1000 (10:00AM) to 1800 hours(06:00PM).

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SECTION IV: CONTACT INFORMATION 28. Personal Correspondence Address. All correspondence to the cadets will be addressed as under:-

Academy Number (To be allotted on arrival) Name ______Course Company Battalion Officers Training Academy St Thomas Mount Chennai – 600 016. Note : The cadets will be allotted a Number, Company and Battalion on arrival at the Academy.

Communication Facilities 29. Telephones. Use or possession of mobile phones is prohibited inside academy premises. For use by cadets, adequate numbers of STD/PCO booths are available in the campus. 30. Internet. An Internet facility CYBERTREK (With multiple work stations) is provided within the campus near the library. Cadets can utilise the facility free of cost during the laid down timings. 31. Contacting the Academy / Cadets. The military exchange of OTA, Chennai can be contacted at 044-22342634 / 22342636 who will further connect to the following appointments:-

(a) Adjutant and Quartermaster Shivaji Battalion - 6630.

(b) Adjutant and Quartermaster Ranjit Singh Battalion – 6632. (c) Academy Adjutant – 6608. (d) Colonel General Staff (Coordination) – 6606.

32. Official Correspondence. Correspondence prior to joining OTA should be addressed to Adjutant, OTA, St Thomas Mount, Chennai – 600016.Fax Numbers of the academy are as under:-

(a) Colonel General Staff (Co-ordination). 044-22330281.

(b) Brigadier (Administration). 044-22342639. 33. Academy Email-ID. The Academy can be contacted via the email-id [email protected] (to be updated after approval by concerned authorities).

mailto:[email protected]

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SECTION V: PAY AND ALLOWANCES 34.Initial Deposit. Candidates on arrival will deposit a sum of Rs 20000/- as

Bank Draft, drawn in favour of Commandant, OTA Chennai, payable at Chennai.

Purchase of misc clothing items, in addition to

(a) the initial outfit allowance of Rs 14000/- paid by Rs 5000/-

the Government.

(b) Army Group Insurance Fund Premium Rs 12,000/-

(@ Rs 4000/- pm for first three months).

(c) Subscription for PG Diploma (University of Rs 2100/-

Madras)

(d) Initial Pocket expenses Rs 500/-

Rs 19600/-

TOTAL rounded off to

Rs 20,000/-

35. Pocket & Other Expenses. All Gentlemen/Lady cadets under training are authorized a stipend of Rs 21,000/- pm. A cash allowance of Rs 6,000/- pm out of this stipend is permissible for incidental monthly expenses during the training. The first payment of cash allowance from stipend is made within three months of arrival. Balance of the stipend is payable on successful completion of training at the academy. Dearness allowance on the stipend (at existing rates) will be paid. Candidates are advised to bring only Rs 6000/- (Rupees Six thousand only) in cash to meet the sundry expenses during the initial settling down period. 36. Banking. Candidates are required to open a personal bank account at the academy on arrival for ease of monetary transactions. Towards this end, Branches of IDBI (Branch code - 0904) and SBI (Branch code-14893) Banks are located within the academy premises. Stipend / Pocket money payment to the cadets will be made through their bank accounts.

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SECTION VI: EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES 37. Clubs. Considerable emphasis at the academy is laid on outdoor and other character building extra-curricular activities in the form of various Hobby Clubs. These include:- (a) Squash (b) Tennis. (c) Rock Climbing. (d) Parasailing. (e) Martial Arts. (f) Shooting. (g) Horse Riding. (h) Music & Dramatics.

Horse Riding Club

(j) Arts. (k) Creative Writing. (l) Computers. (m) Boating and Sailing. (n) Golf. (o) Yoga. (p) Photography. (q) Ball-Room Dancing.

Archery Club (r) Aerobics and Fitness. (s) Archery.

38. Each cadet is required to join at least one club in a term. For the club, he / she is permitted to bring personal items like Camera (for Photography club) or Sports gear (for any of the sports). The same are also available at the Academy for use by cadets. No personal weapons are permitted for the shooting club.

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SECTION VII: PHYSICAL FITNESS AND SPORTS 39. A candidate gets a prior notice of up two months through joining instructions for necessary preparation. Even before the merit list is published online, It is advisable that he / she conditions himself / herself physically in the manner to be able to meet the standards specified below, failing which the candidate may find it difficult to cope with the physically demanding training, to the extent of failing in mandatory tests and consequent relegation / withdrawal. 40. The minimum physical standards expected of a cadet are as follows:-

Standards

Gentlemen Ladies

(a) 2.4 km run 10 mins 13 mins 30 secs

(b) 100 m Sprint 17 secs 20 secs

(c) Sit Ups 30 Nos 30 Nos

(d) 5 m Shuttle 15 per min 13 per min

(e) Push Up - 10 Nos

(f) Chin Up 06 Nos -

(g) Cross Hip Heaving - 01 No

(h) Toe Touch 06 No. -

41. Physical Training at OTA, Chennai requires agility, strength, endurance and flexibility. The cadets should therefore focus on gradual improvement of fitness levels to achieve the desired levels. Adequate preparation before commencement of the course will aid in avoiding injuries and consequent pressures in successfully completing the course.

Cadets during routine Physical Training 42. Swimming. Cadets who are non-swimmers are advised to learn the fundamentals of swimming from an authorised coach. He /she should attempt to swim up to fifty metres using any stroke less back stroke.

14 43. Games / Sports. Team games such as football, hockey, basketball, volleyball, hand ball and individual contact sports like boxing (gentlemen) and judo (ladies) are an integral part of the Academy curriculum. Facilities for other sports like tennis, squash, cricket and golf are also available in the Academy. Cross-country competition is an important event that is keenly fought between competing companies.

Basket Ball Competition Cross-Country Competition

SECTION VIII: DOCUMENTATION Agreement 44. A specimen format for the agreement Bond to be furnished by selected Candidates is as given at Annexure 3 attached. Cadets are required to prepare and bring it along with them (along with the agreement of their parents/Guardians) non-judicial stamp paper of appropriate value as applicable to each State submit and hand it with Adjutant, OTA on arrival candidates failing to do so will not be permitted to join the academy. All pages of the bond are required to be signed by a Guarantor, Cadet himself / herself and a witness. In case a cadet is unable to submit the at the time of joining due to circumstances, beyond his / her control he / she may be given a maximum of ten days’ time to complete the formality. Inabilities of the cadet to do the needful within ten days will render his/her candidature to be cancelled and cadet’s name will be struck of the Academy strength. He / she will be reverted back from OTA after recovery of the charges on account of cost of training and allied charges from the amount deposited with the academy at the time of joining. Compensation 45. Parents/Guardians of the Cadets are not entitled to any compensation for any injury sustained by their ward during the course of training at the OTA. Certificate to this effect as per the format given at Annexures 4 and 5 attached will be rendered by the candidate at the time of joining, duly executed on a Non Judicial stamp paper with stamp fee as applicable in the State concerned of the individual. The certificates completed in all respects will be submitted with Adjutant, OTA at the time

15 of joining. These instructions regarding compensation should be brought to the notice of parent/guardian by the candidate. Insurance cover 46. During the training period, the cadets are insured as per the details given at Annexure 6. Submission of Education and Age Proof 47. The selection of the candidates selected for training at OTA will be provisional subject to submission of following in original certificates to Commandant OTA, Chennai on arrival at the academy:-

(a) Matric or its equivalent certificates issued by CBSE/ICSE/State Education Board, showing Date of Birth and the Mark sheet.

(b) Senior Secondary or its equivalent certificate along with Mark sheet

(c) Graduation Degree or Provisional Degree issued by the University/Principal of the College, on behalf of the university, along with the mark sheet of all semesters to substantiate the requite educational qualification.

(d) Any other certificate to establish eligibility of the candidate for the short service concussion course.

48. In case, the candidates are unable to submit the education proof as per Para 47 (a), b) & (c) due to awaited results, they are required to take action as mentioned at Para 49 below:- 49. Candidates Admitted Provisionally on Additional Bond Basis.

(a) The candidates admitted under the clause ‘RESULT AWAITED’ will submit on arrival at OTA the following:-

(i) Additional Bond and Affidavit as per the format given at Annexures 7 and 8 attached executed on a Non-Judicial stamp paper of suitable value.

(ii) Deposit the advance cost of training for four weeks amounting to Rs 35,140/- (@ Rs 8785/- per week) through a Bank Draft in favour of Commandant, OTA, payable at Chennai.

(iii) Original Matric or its equivalent Certificate to prove the date of birth along with the Mark Sheet. Also, submit 10+2 or equivalent Certificate with Mark Sheet for verification.

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(iv) Original Mark Sheets of the first two years of the three year Degree Course and of first three years of a four year degree course.

(v) A certificate from the University/Principal of the College duly signed and stamped by the Controller of Exams/Principal of the College certifying that the candidate has appeared in all the exams of graduation degree including Viva, Practicals, Supplementary exams (including those of Previous years) on or before

(Date of reporting for Course).

Note: In case a candidate is appearing in any of degree paper/Viva/ Practicles etc after the date of commencement of course, ignore the joining Instructions being ineligible for the course.

(b) A candidate will not be permitted to join if he/she fails to deposit any of the documents/money as specified at Sub para 47(a) above and will be reverted back.

(c) The candidate is required to deposit (within four weeks of joining the academy) the Provisional Degree Certificate, along with Original Mark Sheet of the final year. If he/she is unable to deposit the same by end of first four weeks, the candidates will be allowed to continue with training only on advanced deposition of the cost of training for the next four weeks (Rs 35,140). The case will be reported by academy to Integrated Headquarters of Mod (Army) (Recruiting Directorate). If the candidate still fails to deposit the education documents by the end of the eighth week, he/she can continue the training after depositing in advance, the cost of training (i.e Rs 35,140/-) for the next four weeks and the case will be reported to Integrated Head Quarters of Mod (Army). In case by the end of the twelfth week, the candidate still cannot produce Provisional Degree Certificate and the Original Mark Sheets of the final year, he/she will be withdrawn from the academy and all the original education certificates already submitted will be returned to the individual on recovery of the cost of training and allied charges.

Appearance at Other Interviews 50. After joining the OTA, candidates are allowed to apply for a job interview within 30 days of joining. Any cadet applying for such an interview after that will have to resign and reimburse the cost of training undertaken. Cadets are allowed to apply for a job interview on the premise that not more than 10 days of training will be missed in the interview. The absence period will also be counted towards days of training missed for the purpose of relegation if the cadet does not qualify in the interview. Cadets side stepped (on selection) to other service training establishments including Indian military Academy, Dehradun for pre-commission training will not pay back any dues for the training received at OTA.

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SECTION IX: INFORMATION ON RESIGNATION, RELEGATION AND WITHDRAWAL

51. Resignation. In case a trainee is unable to cope up with the training at OTA or is unable to adapt to the service environment, he / she may voluntarily resign from the academy after reimbursing the cost of training received (presently @ Rs 8785 per week) apart from allied charges as fixed by the government from time to time. Cadets resigning within 14 days of joining shall be sent on leave pending formal and final approval from the Government of India. Cadets resigning after 14 days of joining, will be permitted to proceed on leave pending withdrawal, only on approval of the competent authority and on recovery of due cost of training and allied charges from the trainee. 52. In case a cadet prefers to resign during the course of training, following actions will be undertaken by him / her:-

(a) Submit an application (in duplicate) along with parent’s/guardian’s consent as per the format given below:-

(i) I, the Parent/Guardian of cadet __ of, Officers Training Academy, Chennai, do hereby agree to the resignation by my ward No Name _being accepted.

(ii) I, further declare that I accept all financial liabilities on account of the resignation of No Name

in accordance with the rules lay down. I accept that the decision of the Government concerning the recovery amount shall be final.

Witness

(Signature of Parent/Guardian) Witness

(Signature of Parent/Guardian)

(b) Unconditional Resignation. Resignation submitted by a cadet should be un-conditional. On approval of the resignation by competent military authorities, a cadet is not permitted to withdraw the resignation, or to seek re-instatement on change of mind, unless in exceptional circumstances.

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This is only possible if the resignation is not due to medical reasons, application of re-instatement is furnished within 30 days of resignation and if such an application has not been submitted by him / her earlier.

(c) Reimbursement. Reimbursement of the cost of training will include:-

(i) Rs 8,785/- per week (at present rates) towards cost of training received till the day of leaving the academy. (ii) Cost of all items of clothing issued to cadet, including stitching charges of military uniforms.

(iii) Full cost of worn out/lost equipment/items.

53. Resignation to Join Other Service Training Establishments. In case a cadet resigns to join any other training establishment of the Army, Navy or Air Force, no charge will be levied for the training received. However, cadets will be required to pay for worn out/lost items of uniform/equipment. 54. The Commandant, OTA is the competent authority to permit the cadets resigning to go home or to their concerned parent departments in Civil Government, pending acceptance of the resignation by Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army), after they have paid all the dues towards cost of training or the equipment used/worn out during training. Relegation 55. Cadets are liable to be relegated on account of the following:-

(a) Missing training for more than 42 days due to medical or any other reason within cadet’s control.

(b) For failing to achieve minimum laid down standards in stipulated time frame in any of the various disciplines/spheres of training activity (Academics/General Awareness subjects, Physical training, Drill, Swimming, Sports, Military/Service subjects).

(c) The standards required to be achieved in the time frame is explained to the cadets by their Platoon/Company Commanders and other officers during the course of training.

(d) On disciplinary grounds or due to lack of desired character traits of an army officer.

(e) If unsatisfactory progress is made by the cadet in development of the Officer like qualifies.

19 56. Second relegation of a cadet in the term on same account will lead to permanent withdrawal from the academy. Withdrawal 57. Cadets are liable to be withdrawn on under mentioned accounts:-

(a) As per Para 56 above. (b) On medical grounds. (c) On disciplinary grounds involving incidents of moral turpitude.

(d) On failure of a cadet to clear the security verification or on furnishing of false information in the application form.

(e) If a cadet fails to submit the Original or Provisional graduation Degree with mark sheets for all the years of graduation within twelve weeks of commencement of training at OTA. (f) On furnishing false information in the application(s) for induction into pre-commission training establishment for grant of Commission in the Indian Army.

58. Cost of Training. Cadets withdrawn on grounds other than that given at paragraph 57 (b) are liable to reimburse the complete cost of training and allied charges as per paragraph 52 (c) above. Commissioning 59. On successful completion of 49 weeks of training at OTA, cadets will be granted Short Service Commission in the army as per the provisions of Special Army Instructions 3/S/98 and Army Instructions 53/74 for SSC (Non-Technical), Army Instructions 1/93 and 53/74 for SSC (Technical), Special Army Instructions 1/S/92, Army Instructions 10/96, 53/74 as amended vide Army Instructions 2/83 for SSC (W) Technical and SSC(W) Non - Technical Course as amended from time to time. Acknowledgement 60. The acknowledgement given at Annexure 9 of the booklet giving the willingness/unwillingness for joining OTA, Chennai must be forwarded to this Headquarters at the earliest. This will facilitate us in nominating candidates in reserve in case you decide against joining the academy.

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Appendix A (Refers to paragraph 7 of OTA, Chennai Joining Instructions)

SCHEDULE OF TRAINS PASSING THROUGH CHENNAI

Train name (no.) Arrives Departs Stop

Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Train name (no.) Arrives Departs Stop Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Saptagiri Exp (16058) 20:35 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Korba Express

(16328) 23:05 23:25 20 min Y N N Y N N N Sapthagiri Exp (16057) Starts 06:25 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Korba Tvc Expres

(16327) 23:20 23:45 25 min N N Y N N Y N Tirupathi Exp (16053) Starts 13:50 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Ahilyanagari Ex

(16325) 23:20 23:45 25 min Y N N N N N N Madras Express (16054) 13:15 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Ahilyanagari Ex

(16326) 23:05 23:25 20 min N N N N N Y N Chennai Express (16042) 06:05 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Shalimar Exp

(16323) 09:30 09:55 25 min N N N Y N Y N Alleppey Exp (16041) Starts 21:15 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Pnbe Ers Expres

(16310) 03:55 04:15 20 min N N N Y Y N N Yercaud Exp (16670) 04:30 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Patna Express

(16309) 05:40 06:20 40 min Y Y N N N N N Gangakaveri Exp (12670) 14:25 Ends Y N Y N N N N Lucknow Exp

(16093) Starts 05:15 N Y N N N Y N Jaipur Exp (12967) Starts 17:35 N Y N N N N Y Shm Tvc Express

(16324) 03:55 04:15 20 min N Y N N N N Y Bsp Mas Exp (12851) 08:55 Ends N N N N N N Y Andaman Express

(16031) Starts 05:15 N N Y Y N N Y Coromandel Exp (12842) Starts 08:45 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Chennai Express

(16221) 07:25 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Coromandal Exp (12841) 17:15 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Mysore Express

(16222) Starts 21:30 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Bbs Chennai Exp (12830) 08:55 Ends N N N Y N N N Mfp Ypr Exp

(15228) 03:55 04:15 20 min Y N N N N N N Bhubaneswar Exp (12829) Starts 21:10 N N N N Y N N Muzaffarpur Exp

(15227) 09:30 09:55 25 min N N Y N N N N Charminar Exp (12760) 08:15 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Tirupathy Exp

(16203) Starts 16:35 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Charminar Exp (12759) Starts 18:10 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Snsi Chennai Ex

(22602) 09:40 Ends N N N N Y N N Pinakini Exp (12711) 13:00 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Dhanbad Express

(13352) 22:15 23:00 45 min Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Chennai Exp (12686) 08:00 Ends N Y Y Y Y Y Y Dhn Alappuzha E

(13351) 03:00 03:25 25 min Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Mangalore Exp (12685) Starts 17:00 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Mysore Express

(22682) Starts 23:30 N N N Y N N N Coimbatore Exp (12679) Starts 14:30 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Chennai Express

(22681) 05:15 Ends N N Y N N N N Ghy Ers Express (12508) 04:15 04:40 25 min N N N N Y N N Shirdi Express

(22601) Starts 10:10 N N Y N N N N Cheran Express (12673) Starts 22:10 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Jp Cbe Sup Exp

(12970) 09:45 10:10 25 min N Y N N N N N Nilagiri Exp (12671) Starts 21:00 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Cbe Jaipur Exp

(12969) 17:10 17:35 25 min N N N N Y N N Chennai Mail (12658) 04:40 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Jp Madras Expre

(12968) 09:45 Ends N N N N Y N Y Bangalore Mail (12657) Starts 23:15 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Trivandrum Exp

(12697) Starts 15:15 N N N N N N Y Brindavan Exp (12640) 20:25 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Tvc Chennai Exp

(12698) 12:25 Ends N N N N N Y N Brindavan Exp (12639) Starts 07:15 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Tvc Chennai Exp

(12696) 09:50 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Howrah Mail (12840) Starts 23:40 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Trivandrum Exp (12695) Starts 15:25 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Hwh Mas Mail (12839) 03:50 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Chennai Express (12692) 05:15 Ends N N N N N N Y

Hyderabad Exp (12603) Starts 16:45 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Sspn Express (12691) Starts 23:30 N N N N Y N N

Chennai Mail (12624) 06:55 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Ncj Chennai Exp (12690) 12:25 Ends N N N N N N Y

Appx ‘A’ Contd...

Train name (no.) Arrives Departs Stop Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun Train name (no.) Arrives Departs

Stop Time Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun

Trivandrum Mail (12623) Starts 19:45 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Nagercoil Exp (12689) Starts 18:15 N N N N Y N N

Tamil Nadu Exp (12621) Starts 22:00 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Ddn Cdg Mas Exp (22688) 02:15 Ends Y N N N N N N

Chennai Mail (11027) 04:55 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Dehradun Exp

(12687) Starts 09:45 N N N Y N N N Chennai Express (12610) 14:30 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Chennai Exp

(12682) 07:45 Ends N N N N Y N N Lalbagh Express (12607) Starts 15:35 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Coimbatore Exp

(12681) Starts 22:30 N N N N N Y N Lalbagh Exp (12608) 12:15 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Chennai Express

(12680) 13:50 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Bagmati Express (12577) 14:20 14:45 25

min N Y N N N N N Kovai Exp (12676) 21:40 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Mumbai Mail (11028) Starts 22:50 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Cheran Express

(12674) 06:35 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Sangha Mitra Ex (12296) 13:35 14:00 25

min Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Kovai Express (12675) Starts 06:15 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Jan Shatabdi (12077) Starts 07:00 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Gangakaveri Exp

(12669) Starts 17:35 Y N N N N Y N Jan Shatabdi (12078) 21:10 Ends Y N Y Y Y Y Y Nilagiri Exp

(12672) 05:05 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Chennai Rajdhni (12434) 20:15 Ends N N Y N Y N N Pinakini Exp

(12712) Starts 14:05 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Mas Duronto Exp (12270) 20:10 Ends N Y N N N Y N G T Express

(12616) 06:15 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Duronto Express (12269) Starts 06:40 Y N N N Y N N Grand Trunk Exp

(12615) Starts 19:15 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Shatabdi Exp (12007) Starts 06:00 Y Y N Y Y Y Y Nzm Garib Rath

(12611) Starts 06:10 N N N N N Y N Chennai Exp (12604) 05:55 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Bangalore Exp

(12609) Starts 13:35 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Yesvantpur Exp (12292) Starts 23:30 N N N N N Y N Chennai Mail

(12602) 05:25 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Ypr Chennai Exp (12291) 05:15 Ends N N N N Y N N Mangalore Mail

(12601) Starts 20:25 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Cstm Chennai Ex (11041) 16:45 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Bagmati Express

(12578) 15:50 16:15 25 min N N N N N Y N

Navajivan Exp (12656) Starts 09:35 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Njp Mas Express

(12754) 14:55 Ends N N N N Y N N Bilaspur Expres (12852) Starts 21:10 Y N N N N N N Raptisagar Exp

(12522) 23:05 23:25 20 min N N N N Y N N

Ubl Chennai Exp (17314) 11:55 Ends N N N N N Y N Rapti Sagar Exp

(12521) 23:20 23:45 25 min Y N N N N N N

Vsg Chennai Exp (17312) 11:55 Ends N N N Y N N N Ghy Tvc Express

(12516) 04:15 04:40 25 min N N Y N N N N

Mas Vasco Exp (17311) Starts 14:10 N N N N Y N N Guwahati Exp

(12515) 05:40 06:20 40 min N N N N N N Y

Mas Hubli Exp (17313) Starts 14:10 N N N N N N Y Raptisagar Exp

(12512) 23:05 23:25 20 min N Y Y N N N Y

Andaman Express (16032) 10:10 Ends N Y N N Y Y N Rapti Sagar Exp

(12511) 23:20 23:45 25 min N N N Y Y N Y

Yercaud Express (16669) Starts 22:40 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Guwahati Exp

(12509) 05:40 06:20 40 min N N Y Y Y N N

West Coast Exp (16628) 15:15 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Guwahati Exp

(12507) 09:30 09:55 25 min N Y N N N N N

West Coast Exp (16627) Starts 11:30 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Duranto Exp

(12244) 21:50 Ends Y N Y Y Y Y Y Tata Allp Exp (18189) 03:00 03:25 25

min Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Duranto (12243) Starts 06:50 Y N Y Y Y Y Y Shatabdi Exp (12008) 21:25 Ends Y Y N Y Y Y Y Rajdhani Exp

(12433) Starts 06:10 N N N N Y N Y Mas Njp Express (12753) Starts 11:00 N N Y N N N N Mumbai Express

(11042) Starts 11:55 Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Hlz Mas Sup Exp (12756) 17:00 Ends N N N N N Y N Sanghamitra Exp

(12295) 15:05 15:40 35 min Y Y Y Y Y Y Y

Tpty Mas Expres (16204) 10:30 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Ghy Sbc Express

(12510) 04:15 04:40 25 min Y Y N N N N Y

Navjeevan Exp (12655) 16:05 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Haldia Express

(12755) Starts 14:35 N N N Y N N N Tamil Nadu Exp (12622) 07:15 Ends Y Y Y Y Y Y Y Mas Garib Rath

(12612) 20:15 Ends Y N N N N N N Ddn Mas Exp (12688) 02:15 Ends Y N N N N N N Shatabdi Exp

(12028) 11:00 Ends Y N Y Y Y Y Y Ljn Mas Exp (16094) 10:10 Ends Y N N Y N N N Shatabdi Exp

(12027) Starts 17:30 Y N Y Y Y Y Y

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Appendix B (Refers to paragraph 7 of OTA, Chennai Joining Instructions)

SCHEDULE OF FLIGHTS ARRIVING AT CHENNAI AIRPORT

Departure Airlines Days Arrival Flight No. Flights from Ahmedabad

05:50 Spicejet Daily 08:10 SG281 06:10 Spicejet Daily 09:35 SG917 06:50 Air India Mon/Wed/Fri 10:20 AI982 09:50 Indigo Sun 12:05 6E238

11:15 Indigo Daily Ex Sun 13:35 6E238 18:50 Spicejet Daily 21:50 SG913 19:05 Spicejet Daily 23:05 SG206

Flights from Aurangabad 15:25 Spicejet Daily 19:15 SG324

Flights from Bangalore 06:55 JetLite Daily 07:40 S2406 09:30 Spicejet Daily 10:25 SG3004

10:25 Jetair Daily 11:15 9W2308 11:25 Spicejet Daily Ex Tue 12:20 SG3232 12:40 Spicejet Daily Ex Tue/Sat 13:45 SG1083 15:10 Spicejet Daily Ex Tue/Sat 16:15 SG3306 15:40 Air India Daily Ex Tue 16:30 AI264 16:35 Jetair Daily 17:35 9W2391 17:00 Spicejet Tue 18:00 SG3306 17:40 Jetair Daily Ex Tue 18:30 9W496 18:05 Jetair Tue 19:05 9W2716 18:45 Spicejet Daily 19:45 SG3307 19:05 Indigo Daily 19:50 6E277 19:45 JetLite Daily 20:35 S24608 20:35 Indigo Sat 21:20 6E272 21:30 Jetair Daily 22:30 9W2762 21:40 Spicejet Daily 22:45 SG3002 22:15 Jetair Daily 23:25 9W2736

Flights from Bhopal 14:15 Jetair Daily 18:35 9W2779

Flights from Bhuvaveshwar 13:50 Indigo Daily 16:45 6E512 13:55 Jetair Daily 17:35 9W2391

Flights from Coimbatore 08:00 Jetair Tue 09:05 9W2765 08:00 Jetair Daily Ex Tue 09:20 9W2765 08:50 Spicejet Daily Ex Sat/Sun 10:15 SG3022 10:20 Spicejet Daily 11:20 SG282

Departure Airlines Days Arrival Flight No. Flights from Kolkata 06:30 Indigo Daily 08:40 6E275

10:40 Jetair Daily 12:40 9W844 11:25 Spicejet Daily Ex Wed 00:40 SG119

15:50 Spicejet Daily 17:50 SG324 17:10 Spicejet Wed 00:40 SG219

17:55 Jetair Daily 20:10 9W841 18:05 Air India Daily 20:15 AI765

18:25 Indigo Daily 20:40 6E524 19:45 Indigo Daily 21:55 6E291

20:05 Spicejet Daily 22:35 SG322 Flights from Kozhikode 12:10 Spicejet Fri 13:25 SG3252

15:20 Spicejet Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun 16:50 SG3252 Flights from Lucknow 14:50 JetLite Daily 20:35 S24608 Flights from Madurai 08:40 Jetair Daily 10:00 9W2342

10:00 Spicejet Daily 10:55 SG304 12:30 Jetair Daily 13:55 9W2344

14:00 Air India Daily Ex Tue/Sat 15:00 AI672 15:00 Spicejet Daily Ex Tue/Sat 16:05 SG306

15:30 Air India Tue/Sat 16:30 AI672 18:35 Jetair Daily Ex Tue 19:55 9W2728

18:40 Spicejet Daily 19:40 SG296 20:45 Jetair Sat 22:05 9W2724

21:10 Jetair Daily Ex Sat 21:25 9W2724 Flights from Madurai 08:40 Jetair Daily 10:00 9W2342

10:00 Spicejet Daily 10:55 SG304 12:30 Jetair Daily 13:55 9W2344

14:00 Air India Daily Ex Tue/Sat 15:00 AI672 15:00 Spicejet Daily Ex Tue/Sat 16:05 SG306

15:30 Air India Tue/Sat 16:30 AI672 18:35 Jetair Daily Ex Tue 19:55 9W2728

18:40 Spicejet Daily 19:40 SG296 20:45 Jetair Sat 22:05 9W2724

21:10 Jetair Daily Ex Sat 21:25 9W2724

16:20

Jetair

Daily Ex Sat/Sun

17:45

9W2348

17:25 Indigo Daily 18:20 6E286

19:55 Jetair Daily 21:05 9W756

20:10 Spicejet Daily 21:10 SG284

Flights from Delhi




06:55 Air India Daily 09:45 AI439




12:35 Air India Daily Ex Tue/Sat 15:15 AI142


13:55 Air India Tue/Sat 16:45 AI142



16:30 JetLite Daily 20:35 S24608





17:20 Spicejet Mon/Fri/Sat/Sun 19:30 SG315







Flights from Goa

07:35 Air India Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun 09:00 AI576

15:55 Jetair Daily Ex Tue 18:30 9W496


Flights from Guwahati



Flights from Hyderabad


07:00 Jetair Daily 08:30 9W2749


09:15 Air India Mon/Wed/Fri 10:20 AI982



14:55 Indigo Daily Ex Tue/Sat 16:05 6E316

15:30 Indigo Sat 16:35 6E316

16:55 Jetair Daily 18:35 9W2779

17:10 Spicejet Daily Ex Tue/Sat 18:15 SG911

17:30 Jetair Sat 19:10 9W2822


Appendix B (Contd…) Flights from Mangalore

10:10 Spicejet Daily Ex Tue 12:10 SG3232 20:35 Jetair Daily 23:25 9W2736 Flights from Mumbai 05:50 Go Air Daily 07:45 G8301 06:05 Spicejet Daily 07:55 SG291 06:15 Indigo Daily 08:15 6E427 06:40 Jetair Daily 08:35 9W463 07:00 Air India Daily 09:00 AI570 07:20 Jetair Daily 09:15 9W4365 08:55 Jetair Daily 10:45 9W338 09:40 Air India Daily 11:40 AI671 10:00 Indigo Daily 12:00 6E431 11:45 Spicejet Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 13:40 SG275 14:30 Jetair Daily 16:25 9W481 14:45 Indigo Daily 16:50 6E279 15:15 Jetair Daily 17:15 9W467 16:45 Spicejet Daily 18:40 SG274 17:15 Air India Daily 19:00 AI572 18:20 Go Air Daily 20:20 G8303 19:50 Indigo Daily 21:40 6E291 20:30 Jetair Daily 22:25 9W487

20:55 Indigo Daily 22:55 6E483 21:05 Spicejet Daily 23:05 SG206 21:30 Air India Daily 23:20 AI342 21:30 AI Express *Tue/Thu 23:30 IX682 21:30 AI Express */Fri/Sat/Sun 23:30 IX671 21:45 Jetair Daily 23:45 9W2143

Flights from Patna 14:00 Go Air Daily 20:20 G8385 14:30 Indigo Daily 21:45 6E191

Flights from Port Blair 07:55 Air India Daily 10:10 AI550 11:00 Go Air Daily 13:10 G8302 12:55 Spicejet Daily Ex Tue/Sat 14:55 SG272 13:05 Jetair Daily Ex Tue/Sat 15:20 9W614 14:25 Spicejet Tue/Sat 16:40 SG272 14:30 Jetair Tue/Sat 16:55 9W614

Flights from Pune 05:55 Indigo Daily 07:35 6E523 10:30 Jetair Sat 12:15 9W492 11:50 Jetair Daily Ex Sat 13:40 9W492 12:15 Air India Daily Ex Sat 14:00 AI522 13:40 Indigo Daily Ex Tue/Sat 15:15 6E302 15:05 Jetair Daily Ex Sat 23:10 9W2822 15:10 Spicejet Daily Ex Sat/Sun 21:50 SG913 22:50 Go Air Daily 00:30 G8452 23:00 Spicejet Daily 00:40 SG219

24 From Raipur

19:35 Spicejet Daily 21:15 SG1264 20:55 Spicejet Daily 21:50 SG913 21:10 Jetair Daily 22:50 9W2408 21:35 Jetair Daily 23:15 9W2822

Flights from Jaipur 08:10 Indigo Sun 12:05 6E238 09:35 Indigo Daily Ex Sun 13:35 6E238 17:10 Spicejet Daily 21:50 SG91

Flights from Kochi 06:15 Spicejet Daily 07:25 SG287 06:40 Jetair Daily 07:50 9W836 07:40 Jetair Tue/Sat 09:10 9W24701 08:25 Jetair Daily Ex Tue/Sat 09:55 9W24701 10:00 Indigo Daily 12:35 6E315 12:30 Air India Daily 13:30 AI510 16:15 Jetair Tue 17:40 9W2734 16:25 Jetair Sat 18:05 9W2734 16:55 Jetair Daily Ex Tue/Sat 18:25 9W2734 18:00 Spicejet Daily 19:25 SG3242 21:10 Spicejet Daily 22:40 SG278

Flights from Vadodara 18:15 Indigo Daily 22:55 6E483

Flights from Vishakapattanam 15:30 Indigo Daily 16:45 6E512 19:20 Spicejet Daily 21:00 SG3278

15:25 Jetair Sat 19:10 9W2822 18:25 Jetair Daily 23:15 9W2822

Flights from Ranchi 15:15 Go Air Daily 20:20 G8385

Flights from Tiruchirapalli 11:40 Jetair Daily 12:45 9W2799 12:00 Spicejet Mon/Tue/Wed/Thu 13:05 SG3166 15:00 Jetair Daily Ex Tue/Sat 16:05 9W2406 16:00 Jetair Tue/Sat 17:00 9W2406 16:30 AI Express *Daily 17:25 IX681 21:00 Jetair Daily Ex Tue/Sat 22:05 9W2790 21:10 Jetair Tue/Sat 22:15 9W2790

Flights from Tiruvanathapuram 05:45 Jetair Daily 07:00 9W2450 06:15 Air India Daily 07:25 AI968 08:05 Spicejet Tue/Thu/Sat/Sun 10:00 SG3272 11:20 Indigo Daily 12:35 6E315 13:50 Air India Daily Ex Tue 16:30 AI264 15:15 Air India Tue 16:30 AI264 22:00 Spicejet Daily 23:30 SG3308

Flights from Tuticorin 08:55 Spicejet Daily 10:20 SG3292 16:00 Spicejet Daily Ex Tue/Sat 17:10 SG1084

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Annexure 1

(Refers to paragraph 12 of OTA, Chennai Joining Instructions)

MEDICAL CERTIFICATE 4. To be completed by the candidate.

I _____________________________________ have not been exposed to any infectious or contagious disease in the three weeks prior to my joining the Officers Training Academy, Chennai.

Place ____________________ Signature

Date ____________________ 2. To be completed by the qualified Medical Practitioner (Preferably by a Military Medical Officer).

I certify that Shri was vaccinated on__________________. He has received the following protection against Enteric Group of disease:-

(a)

(b)

(c)

Place ____________________ Signature ___________________ Date ____________________ Designation and Address

28

Annexure 2

(Refers to paragraph 16 of OTA, Chennai Joining Instructions)

ARRIVAL FORM SSC-/ SSC(W) - COURSE UPSC Roll No - Name - Entry(tick) –Non-Tech / Tech /

JAG / Service Cadet / NCC SSB Centre- SSB Dates - Date of completion of SSB

Medicals - Permanent Address:- • DOB (e.g.05 May 1989) - • Ht - _______ft______inches

• Age - _____yrs______months • Wt - _______kg

Highest Edn Qualification Give Details :-

_______________________

Work Experience before joining OTA (tick)Give Details :- • Government • Bussiness /Enterprise 10. Private /Corporate 11. Other Jobs

Other Competitive Exams cleared prior to No of Attempts to join Other SSB Interviews

joining OTA (NDA/IMA etc)

• ____________ • __________

• ____________ • __________ __________ _______

Are you expecting a call up for another SSB If Yes SSB Centre

for selection to IMA / AFA / Naval Academy? Likely dates -

Yes / No

Do You have a Service Background? – Yes / No

(Father/ Mother serving in Army/ Air Force / Navy)

If Yes

Do You Have a Parental Claim? If yes, give details :-

– Yes / No

Army/ Navy / Air Force (tick) (a) Nature of Claim –

(doubts may be clarified on

Father’s Rk & Name - arrival prior to filling) (b) Unit / Arm -

Are You a Service Cadet ? – Yes / No

(Serving in Army/ Air Force / Navy prior to joining OTA)

If Yes

• Service No – • Last Unit Served –

Army/ Navy / Air Force (tick) • I Card No – • Name & Contact No

• Bank Acct Details. of previous CO -

14. Bank________________ 15. Acct No._____________

Date of Receipt • Mode of Travel to joing OTA

• Joining Instructions______ ü Air

• Welcome Letter_________ ü Rail

ü Others

Please note that both pages of the Arrival Form should be printed on the same page (back to back)

29 Annexure 2 (Contd…)

What is your motivation behind joining the Indian Army?

List out the sports (which you Participation at higher Specify Any other achievement

have played) in the order of levels(Specify details) / course done / proficiency

preference achieved?

(a) (a) National –

(b) (b) State –

(c) (c) Other -

Indicate Interest / Proficiency / Expertise in the following Space For use by Officer on

Activities duty at Reception Centre

(Tick) (Give relevant details here )

• Drill/Parade Med Cert (Enclosure 1)

ü Parade Cdrs Bond Signed by Cadet & ü Participants Guardians (Encl 3)

• Computers

ü Networking Cert on Samp Paper signed by

ü Designing Guardians (Encl 4)

ü Programing

Cert on Samp Paper signed by

• Photography Cadet (Encl 5)

• Videography / Movie

Educational Certificates

making

• Xth

• Debating/Oratory skills

• XIIth

• Painting

• Graduation Cert & Mark

• Creative Writing

Sheets

ü English

OR

ü Hindi • Provisional Graduation Cert

• Horse Riding with Mark Sheets

• Mountaineering / Rock Bank Draft of Rs 20000 / -

Climbing

drawn in favour of Comdt OTA

• Martial Arts

If being admitted on bond

• Boating/Sailing/Rowing

basis

• Shooting /Archery • Affidavit (Enclosure 7)

• Ball Room Dancing • DD OF Rs 28,300/-

• Music & Dramatics • Cert for University / College

• Golf Principal

• Yoga • All mark-sheets less final

• Aerobics year

• Parasiling Any other Observation

• Tennis / Squash

• Others (Specify)

My Shoe Size is _____________________________ (Standard BATA)

It is certified that the above information furnished by me is correct to the best of

my knowledge Date:_____________ _____________________

(Signature of Cadet)

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Annexure 3 (Refers to paragraph 44 of OTA, Chennai Joining Instructions)

BOND TO BE SIGNED BY PARENT/GUARDIAN AND THE GENTLEMEN/LADY

CADET SELECTED FOR INITIAL TRAINING WITH A VIEW TO BEING COMMISSIONED IN THE REGULAR ARMY

(c) This agreement dated __________________ day of ________________________ between _____________________________ son of _________________________ resident of _________________________ and _________________________ son of _________________________ resident of _________________________ hereinafter called, “the Guarantors” which expression shall include his personal representative when the context so admits and _____________________________ son/daughter/ward of the aforesaid guarantor (hereinafter called the Cadet), of the one part and the President of India (hereinafter called “The Government” which expression shall include a Successor and assignee where the contest so admits of the other part. (d) Whereas the cadet has been selected by the Government on the same terms hereafter appearing for the purpose of receiving initial training with a view to being commissioned as an officer in the regular Army, provided he is considered by the Government to be suitable in all respects and if there is any vacancy. (e) Now it is agreed between the parties referred to above that in consideration of the cadet being selected by the Govt. for the purpose of the aforesaid training the Guarantor covenants with the Govt. that the cadet will attend the aforesaid training as the Govt. may determine from time to time for the prescribed periods or until he is declared fit (as to which the decision of the appropriate authority prescribed by the Govt. for the time being shall be final) to be granted a commission as an officer in the regular Army, accept such commission unless he/she, is prevented from doing so by death or on account of ill health or some other reasons over which the cadet has no control or by being removed on the ground that the cadet is considered by the said appropriate authority to be unfit to continue as a cadet or to be commissioned. (f) If, on account of his/her relegation, dismissal, or discharge or withdrawal from the Officers Training Academy, Chennai for failing to achieve laid down minimum standards in any discipline/sphere of training activity viz academics/general awareness subjects, physical training, swimming, sports and military/service subjects with in stipulated time frames, or for knowingly furnishing false particulars or suppressing material information in his/her application for admission to the said officers Training Academy, Chennai or in the event of his/her being dismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the said OTA, Chennai or for marrying while under training at the said Officers Training Academy, Chennai or for any reason not beyond the control of the cadet he/she does not complete the prescribed period of training, or he/she the cadet does not accept a commission if offered as covenanted above, then the guarantor and the cadet shall, jointly and severally be liable to pay such expenses as shall have been incurred by the Govt. on account of the cadet on his/her training and all the money received by the cadets as pay & allowances from the Govt. together with interest on the said money calculated at the rate in force for Government loans. (g) And it is lastly agreed that if there is any dispute to the affect or meaning of these presents, the decision of which has not been expressly herein before provided for the same shall be referred to some person appointed by the secretary to the Government of India, whose decision shall be final. In witness whereof the parties have hereinto set and subscribed their respective hand the day, month & year first before written,

31 (Signed by the Guarantor) (Signed by the Cadet)

Name : Name : Address : Address :

In the presence of: - In the presence of:-

(Witness) (Witness)

Name : Name : Address : Address :

Signed by Commandant OTA/ (Witness) Representative of and on behalf Name : of President of India Address :

Name : Name : Address : Address : Notes :- (For guidance only, Not to be typed in the Bond/Agreement) 19. The agreement form is to be executed on Non-Judicial stamp paper of appropriate value. The necessary stamp paper is to be purchased by the surety from Local Revenue Officer. The stamp duty payable on the agreement varies from state to state. As such the Guarantor should get the agreement adjudicated under the provisions of the Stamp Fee laws in force in the state as appropriate to the Guarantor. 20. The signature of the Guarantor is to be witnessed by a serving or pensioned Commissioned Officer or any Civilian Government servant of Gazetted status. 21. The agreement form should not be stamped or executed until the candidate has been selected by the Government for provisional admission. 22. The Parent (Father / Mother) or legal guardian will be the Guarantor. 23. Names and addresses of the Guarantor and Witness should be written clearly.

32

Annexure 4 (Refers to Paragraph 45 of OTA, Chennai Joining Instructions)

CERTIFICATE TO BE SIGNED BY THE PARENT/GUARDIAN OF THE CANDIDATE SELECTED FOR TRAINING AT THE OFFICERS

TRAINING ACADEMY, CHENNAI 1. (Name)___________________Father/Guardian of (Name)______________ , who is a candidate for training as Gentlemen/Lady Cadet at the Officers Training Academy, Chennai, hereby certify that, I fully understand that my son/daughter/ward will do so with my full and free consent and at my own risk, and that I or my son/daughter/ward or any of my legal heirs shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from the Government of India in respect of any injury/infirmity/death which my son/daughter/ward may sustain in the course of or as a result of training/other activities or where bodily infirmity or death results in the course of or as a result of surgical operation performed upon him or anaesthesia administered to him/her for the treatment of any injury received as aforesaid or otherwise at the said Officers Training Academy, Chennai. Place ____________________ Date ____________________ ______________________

Signature of Father/Guardian ____________________ (Particulars of Witness) * Name of Gentlemen/Lady Cadet is filled in this Annexure as per College/School records. Note: Certificate to be on non-judicial stamp paper with stamp fee as applicable in the state concerned.

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CERTIFICATE TO BE SIGNED BY THE CANDIDATE SELECTED FOR TRAINING

AT THE OFFICERS TRAINING ACADEMY, CHENNAI 1. I (Name)* ___________________ son/daughter/ward of (Name) _______________ who is a candidate for training as Gentlemen/Lady Cadet in Officers Training Academy, Chennai, hereby certify that, I fully understand that I will undergo training at the Academy with my full and free consent and at my own risk, and that I or my legal heirs shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from the Government of India in respect of any injury/infirmity/death, which I may sustain in the course of or as a result of training/other activities or where bodily infirmity or death results in the course of or as a result of surgical operation performed upon me or anaesthesia administered to me for the treatment of any injury received as aforesaid or otherwise at the said Officers Training Academy, Chennai. 2. I also declare that I am Married/Unmarried/Widower/Divorcee. I undertake that I will not marry while I am under training at the Officers Training Academy. Further, I fully understand that if I marry while under training at the Officers Training Academy, I will be discharged and will be liable to refund all the expenditure incurred on me by Government and that the total estimated cost of traveling refundable by my parent/guardian will be notified later. Place ____________________ Date ____________________

__________________________ Signature of the Candidate

____________________ Signature of Witness (Particulars of Witness) * Name of the candidate for training is filled in this Annexure as per the college records. Note: Certificate to be on non-judicial stamp paper with stamp. Fee as in vogue in the state where the certificate is executed by the candidate.

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ARMY GROUP INSURANCE FUND SCHEME FOR CADETS

OFFICERS TRAINING ACADEMY, CHENNAI 1. The Scheme covers all Gentlemen Cadets (GCs) and Lady Cadets (LCs) of Short Service Commission (SSC), who receive a monthly stipend of Rs.21, 000/- per month. Service cadets of Air Force and Navy are not covered, as they remain covered under the Main Scheme of their respective Service Group Insurance Schemes till commissioning. 2. Benefits.

(a) Insurance. A sum of Rs. 40 lacs is assured for death due to any reason, while under training in the Academy.

(b) Disability. A maximum of Rs. 20 lacs will be paid for 100% disability proportionately reduced to Rs 4 lacs for 20% disability. For disability below 20% only an ex-gratia benefit of Rs 50,000/- will be paid. No disability benefits are paid for alcoholism/drug addiction. The percentage of disability will be recommended by a ‘Military Medical Board’ and approved by a competent authority, which will be final and binding on the GCs/LCs and this Directorate. GCs/LCs leaving at their own request or on disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or invalided out of the training academy due to disease of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for any disability benefits under this Scheme.

(c) Maturity. The premium has a saving element, which is repayable with interest, as revised from time-to time by the AGIF Management, as Maturity benefits at the time of death/invalidity/retirement/withdrawal or resignation, based on contributed amount. This benefit is entitled to all GCs / LCs who cease to be members of the academy and leave the academy permanently on any pretext. Once a GC/LC gets commissioned, maturity benefits continue to accumulate till retirement or death (in service), as the case may be.

3. Compulsory Premium. Rs 4,000/- per month to be paid in advance through OTA. This subscription is subject to periodic revisions. A minimum amount of one month’s premium will be due for a month or part thereof. Being a group insurance scheme, membership of AGIF is compulsory for all the cadets. 22. Attention.

(a) All serving officers of the Indian Army are also covered for the same benefits as given above.

(b) GCs/LCs who abscond or desert the academy (ie leave the academy without permission or proper authority), will not be eligible for any benefits under this Scheme.

(c) GCs/LCs who are withdrawn or who resign/leave the academy on medical grounds, must fill up their forms for claiming maturity benefits, before proceeding to their homes.

(d) Further clarification on the subject may be obtained from:-

Army Group Insurance Fund AGI Bhawan, Rao Tula Ram Marg Post Bag No – 14 PO Vasant Vihar New Delhi 110 057 (Telephone No. 011 – 26142749 / 26142897).

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SUPPLEMENTARY AGREEMENT TO BE SIGNED BY GENTLEMEN/LADY

CADETS SELECTED FOR THE PROVISIONAL ADMISSION TO THE OFFICERS TRAINING ACADEMY FOR INITIAL TRAINING WITH A VIEW TO

BEING COMMISSIONED INTO THE REGULAR ARMY AND THEIR SURETIES

This agreement made on ________________________ day of __________________ between _____________________ son/ward of __________________________ (hereinafter called the cadet which expression shall include his heirs, executors, administrators and representatives where the context so admits) of the first part and __________________ son/ward of ____________________ of ______________________ (hereinafter called the surety which expression shall include his heirs, executors, administrators and representatives where the context so admits) of the second part, and the President of India hereinafter called ‘The Government’ (which expression shall include his successors and assignee where the context so admits) of the third part.

Whereas ____________________________ the Gentlemen/Lady Cadet has been selected by the Government for provisional admission to Officers Training Academy, Chennai for the purpose of receiving initial training with a view to being commissioned as an officer in the Regular Army PROVIDED he is considered by the Government suitable in all respects for being commissioned as aforesaid and PROVIDED there is a vacancy subject to production to the Government of documents mentioned below (hereinafter referred to as the said documents) by _____________________________ or by _________________________ such later date as may be fixed by the Govt. on this behalf:-

(1)

(2)

(3)

Now these deed/witnessed and the parties here agree as follows:-

(e) That in consideration of the provisional admission of the Gentlemen/Lady Cadet to OTA Chennai for the purpose of aforesaid training, the Gentlemen/Lady Cadet and the surety covenant with the Govt that the said documents will be produced to the Commandant of OTA, Chennai on arrival by such later date as may be fixed by the Government.

(f) That, if for any reasons they said documents are not produced within the time fixed by the Govt. for their production as covenanted above then the Gentlemen/Lady Cadet shall be liable to be removed from the OTA, Chennai and the Gentlemen/Lady Cadet and the surety shall jointly and severally, be liable to pay forthwith to the Govt in cash such sum not exceeding such expenses as shall be or have been incurred by the Govt on account of the

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Gentlemen/Lady Cadet in respect of the said training and the decision of Govt as to the amount so payable shall be final together with all money received by the Gentlemen/Lady Cadet as pay and allowances from the Govt. with interest on the said money calculated at the rate in force for Govt. loan.

(3) That the liability of the surety hereunder shall not in any manner be effected by any time which may be granted or any other indulgence which may be shown to the cadet in respect of the necessary recovery of the said money by the Govt nor shall it be necessary for the Govt to sue cadet before suing the surety for amounts due hereunder.

(4) That, if there is any dispute as the effect or meaning of these present, the same shall be referred to the decision of some person appointed by the secretary to the Govt of India in the Ministry of Defence, whose decision shall be final.

(5) As witness our hands the day and year first above written.

Signed by the surety above named

_____________________ in the presence of (Cadet)

Witness ____________________ ______________________

(Surety)

Signed by the Surety above named in the presence of

1. Witness ___________________________

2. Attested ___________________________

Signed by for and on behalf of the President of India in the presence of

Witness ___________________________

Notes. (Only for guidance. Not to be typed on Bond Paper) (a) The agreement form is to be executed on non-judicial stamp paper of appropriate value. The necessary stamp paper is to be purchased by the surety from the Local Revenue Officer. The stamp duly payable on the agreement varies from state to state. As such the Guarantor should get the agreement adjudicated under the provision of the stamp fee laws in force in the state, where the Guarantor would execute the agreement. (b) The signature of the surety is to be attested by a Serving/Pensioner/Commissioned officer or JCO or any civilian Government servant of Gazetted status. (c) The agreement form should not be stamped or executed until the candidate has been selected by the Govt. for provisional admission.

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ADDITIONAL BOND

AFFIDAVIT ON NON-JUDICIAL STAMP PAPER DULY ATTESTED

BY CLASS – l MAGISTRATE/NOTARY PUBLIC This agreement made on day of Between

Shri (Herein after called theGuarantor) S/O Shri Shri (Herein after called the candidate) who has beenselected for provisional admission to OTA, Chennai for Course and the President of India subject to the following conditions :-

(a) The admission of the candidate is purely provisional, subject to furnishing the proof of passing the eligibility degree examination by

. (b) If the candidate fails to submit proof of passing the qualifying examination by due date, his candidate will be cancelled and the cost of training, boarding and lodging including the food and the items of clothing issued to him up to the date of such cancellation will be calculated and recovered from the deposit given by him. (c) The candidate has to deposit in advance Rs 28,300/- (Rupees Twenty Eight Thousand Three Hundred Only) towards the cost of training for four weeks to Commandant, OTA, Chennai through a Bank Draft drawn on State Bank of India. In case of his failure to pass the qualifying examination, the cost of training will be recovered from the amount of the deposit and the balance, if any, will be refunded to him thereafter.

________________________ Signature of Guarantor (Parent/Guarantor of the candidate) Witness:-

1. Signature 2. Signature

Name Name Address Address

I (candidate)S/O Sh , am bound by

the above agreement between my parent/guardian and President of India. ______________________

(Signature of Candidate) ATTESTED BY CLASS – l MAGISTRATE / NOTARY PUBLIC

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ACKNOWLEDGMENT

(TO BE RETURNED IMMEDIATELY, DULY FILLED)

NAME : ADDRESS : To Additional Director General Recruiting Recruiting Women Entry/CDSE Entry Adjutant General’s Branch West Block III, R K Puram New Delhi – 110 066. JOINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR SSC- /SSC(W)

Sir,

1. I acknowledge receipt of your HQ letter No dated together with the joining instructions for the abovecourse.

2. I shall report at OTA Chennai on (due date of arrival). I understand that, if, I fail to report at OTA on the due date of arrival, my candidature for the course is liable to be cancelled.

OR

I am unable to report at OTA for the reasons given below this acknowledgement and I forego my claim to join OTA. The vacancy thus Created may be filled by a candidate next in merit. 3. Remarks, if any, with reasons for not joining:-

(a) Alternative job secured. (b) Domestic Reasons, e.g. (c) Any other reasons, Viz:-

(i) (ii) (iii)

__________________ ________________________ Counter Signature of Signature of the candidate as Father / guardian given in the application form