What are the benefits of joining OTA?

The Officers' Training Academy (OTA) trains short-service officers and is an attractive option due to the following benefits: 1. You will get a fixed stipend during training at OTA, which is Rs. 56,100 per month. 2. You can reach the rank of Lieutenant Colonel after completing 13 years of service. 3. You will have more options for leaving than a permanent commissioned officer. You can leave army service after completing the required year of service. 4. If you become a pilot in the army as an SSC officer, then you can retire after 7 years of service and can join commercial airlines. A similar option is available for SSC engineers in the army. 5. You can get a job in PSUs or other government departments even before you retire. 6. During service, you will receive equal pay at par with permanent officers and can even get a permanent commission if vacancies are there. Now female officers can also get permanent commissions. You can join OTA, Chennai, after clearing the CDS exam conducted by UPSC.

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