NE NEWS SERVICE
NEW DELHI, MAY 13
The Indian Army is examining a proposal for allowing civilians to join the force for a three-year tenure —Tour of Duty, officials said. At present, the Army recruits young people under short service commission for an initial tenure of 10 years.
“The Army is considering a proposal to allow civilians to join the force for three years,” an Army spokesperson said in reply to a query.
When asked about the proposal, the Army spokesperson confirmed the same. This proposal is part of the Indian Army’s efforts to attract the best talent of the country into its fold. At present, the shortest tenure one can do in the force is of 10 years under the Short Service Commission.
Sources said the Short Service Commission is also under review by the top brass of the force to make it more attractive for the youth.
Indian Army has been facing a shortage of officers for many years now and wants to do away with it at the earliest.
The Short Service Commission had earlier started with five years minimum service but then it was extended to 10 years to make it more attractive.
They said the broad contours of the proposal are yet to be finalised.
