Does SSC officers get pension?

Chandigarh: Former short service commission (SSC) officers on Wednesday reiterated their demand for grant of pro-rata pension as well as facilities of medical treatment on similar lines as are being given to regular officers.

Do short service commission officers get permanent commission?

Short Service Commission Either elect for a Permanent Commission or opt out or have the option of 4 years extension. They can resign at any time during this period of 4 yrs extension.

What is the retirement age of Army?

The retirement age for Colonels in Army is 54 years while its equivalent Captain in the Navy retires at 56 and Group Captains in IAF retire at the age of 57. According to the report, The proposal is to standardise the retirement age across the three services as a different set of rules cannot be applied.

Do SSC officers in army get pension?

Pension to EC/SSC Officers Serving JCOs/Ors including corresponding ranks of the NAVY & AIR FORCE granted EC/SSC will be eligible for retiring pension after 12 years of qualifying service actually rendered.

What is the tenure of an SSC officer in Indian Army?

SSC or Short Service commission in Indian Army is the tenure of officers. The SSC Short Service commission officer’s tenure is 10+4 years.

What is the difference between SSC and Short Service Commission?

A short service commission officer serves the forces as a commissioned officer for 10 years initially which can be further extendable to 4 years. So an SSC officer can serve up to a maximum of 14yrs as compared to a permanent commission wherein one has to serve the nation till 20yrs of service.

Can a short service commission officer resign at any time?

In Short Service Commission you have the option of Joining the Army and serving as a Commissioned Officer for 10/14 years. At the end 10 yrs you have 3 options. Either elect for a Permanent Commission or opt out or have the option of 4 years extension. They can resign at any time during this period of 4 yrs extension.

What is the difference between SSC entry and permanent commissioned officer?

In case a permanent commissioned officer finds the organisation not meeting his aspirations (there are a lot of such cases), then he is stuck in the organisation and making efforts to get released. This is an undesirable situation to be in. A SSC entry officer can opt to leave, or continue to serve for longer. This is a big advantage.