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CHAPTER 2 : MODES OF ENTRY TO ARMY, CAPF AND POLICE

Introduction

1. The Indian Army’s primary mission is to ensure the national security and defence of the Republic of
India from external threats and maintaining peace and security. It also provides aid to civil authorities in
maintaining essential services. It is important for NCC cadets to understands how to join services and police
organisations.

ARMY

2. The Army offers both Permanent and Short Service Commission. Permanent Commission (PC) is
granted through the Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun and Short Service Commission (SSC) is granted
through Officers Training Academy (OTA) Chennai:-
(a) Permanent Commission.

(i) NDA / AFMC - after 10+2 (Through UPSC).

(ii) Direct Entry (Through UPSC).
(iii) Engineering Graduates – TGC.
(iv) University Entry Scheme.
(v) Technical Entry Scheme 10 +2.
(vi) Army Cadet College Wing, after 10+2.
(vii) SCO / PCSL Entry from Regular Army.
(b) Short Service Commission.

(i) Non-Tech (Both Men & Women).

(ii) Tech (Both Men & Women).
(iii) NCC Special Entry (Both Men & Women).
(iv) Law Graduates (Both Men & Women).
Note. Details of eligibility criteria, duration and venue of training and other information is freely available
through newspapers or may be obtained from www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

ENTRY SCHEMES OFFICERS (MEN AND WOMEN)

3. National Defence Academy (NDA).

Vacancies Per Course 320 (Twice a year)

Army – 208, Air Force – 70, Navy - 42
Notification Published in Jun and Dec, Notified by UPSC
Employment News and
leading Daily news Paper

Eligibility Criteria

Age 16 ½ to 19½ yrs as on first day of the month in which course is due to
commence
Qualification 12th Class of 10+2 System of Education of Equivalent for Army and with
Physics and Maths for AF/Navy
Marital Status Un Married
How to Apply Apply Online on UPSC Website as per dates given in the Notfication in
the months of Jun and Dec.
Likely SSB Date Sep to Oct for Jan Course and Jan to Apr for Jul Course
Date Commencement of Jan and Jul
Training
Training Academy NDA , Khadakwasla, Pune
Duration of Training 3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yr at IMA
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4. 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES).

Vacancies Per Course 90 (Twice a year)

Notification Published in Notified by DG Rtg AG’s branch IHQ of MOD(Army) in May/Jun &
Employment News and leading Oct/Nov
Daily news Paper

Eligibility Criteria

Age 16 ½ to 19½ yrs as on first day of the month in which course is due
to commence
Qualification 10+2 Physics, Chemistry & Maths (aggregate 70% and above to
apply)
Marital Status Un Married
How to Apply Apply online on Official website of DG Rtg
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in as Notified in the Notification.
Likely SSB Date Aug to Oct and Feb to Apr
Date Commencement of Training Jan and Jul
Training Academy OTA Gaya
Duration of Training 5 Yrs (1 Yr OTA GAYA & 4 Yrs CTWS) Permanent Commission
after 4 Yrs.
Phase-I- 01 Year Pre-commissioning Training at OTA Gaya & 03
Years at CME Pune/MCTE Mhow/MCEME Secunderabad
Phase-II- 01 Year Post commission training at CME Pune/MCTE
Mhow/MCEME Secunderabad

5. Indian Military Academy Direct (IMA).

Vacancies Per Course 200 (Twice a year).

Notification Published in Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in Jul and Nov
Employment News and leading
Daily news Paper

Eligibility Criteria

Age 19 to 24 years
Qualification Graduation from Recognised University.
Marital Status Un Married
How to Apply Apply Online on UPSC Website as per dates given in the Notfication
in the months of Jul and Nov.
Likely SSB Date Aug / Sep and Feb / Mar
Date Commencement of Training Jan and Jul
Training Academy IMA, Dehradun
Duration of Training 1 ½ Years
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6. Officers Training Academy (Non-Technical Men).

Vacancies Per Course 175 (Twice a year)

Notification Published in Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in Jul and Nov
Employment News and leading
Daily news Paper

Eligibility Criteria

Age 19 to 25 yrs
Qualification Graduation from Recognised University.
Marital Status Un Married
How to Apply Apply Online on UPSC Website as per dates given in the Notfication in
the months of Jul and Nov.
Likely SSB Date Nov / Dec and May / Jun
Date Commencement of Training Oct and Apr
Training Academy OTA Chennai
Duration of Training 49 Weeks

7. Judge Advocate General (JAG) Men.

Vacancies Per Course 10(As Notified)(Twice a year)

Notification Published in Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Jul/Aug
Employment News and leading and Jan/Feb
Daily news Paper

Eligibility Criteria

Age 21 to 27 years
Qualification Graduate with LLB with 55% marks. Eligible for Registration with Bar
Council of India / State.
Marital Status Un Married
How to Apply Apply online on Official website of DG Rtg www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
as Notified in the Notification.
Likely SSB Date Dec / Jan and Jul / Aug
Date Commencement of Apr and Oct
Training
Training Academy OTA, Chennai
Duration of Training 49 Weeks

8. NCC (Spl) Entry Men.

Vacancies Per Course 50 (Twice a Year)

Notification Published in Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Jun and
Employment News and leading Dec
Daily news Paper

Eligibility Criteria

Age 19 to 25 years
Qualification Graduate with 50% Aggregate marks, Two Years’ service in NCC
Senior Div Army with minimum 'B' Grade in 'C' Certificate Exam.
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Marital Status Un Married

How to Apply Apply offline as Notified in the Notification through NCC Dte
Likely SSB Date Dec / Jan and Jun / July
Date Commencement of Apr and Oct
Training
Training Academy OTA, Chennai
Duration of Training 49 Weeks

9. University Entry Scheme (UES).

Vacancies Per Course 60 (As Notified) (Once a Year)

Notification Published in Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Jun/Jul
Employment News and leading
Daily news Paper

Eligibility Criteria

Age 18 to 24 years
Qualification Pre Final year students of Notified Engineering Streams
Marital Status Un Married
How to Apply Apply online on Official website of DG Rtg www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
as Notified in the Notification.
Likely SSB Date Nov to Feb
Date Commencement of Jul
Training
Training Academy IMA, Dehradun
Duration of Training One Year

10. Technical Graduate Course (TGC) Engineers.

Vacancies Per Course 60 (As Notified) (Twice a Year)

Notification Published in Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Mar/Apr and
Employment News and leading Sep/Oct.
Daily news Paper

Eligibility Criteria

Age 20 to 27 years
Qualification BE / B Tech in notified streams of Engineering
Marital Status Un Married
How to Apply Apply online on Official website of DG Rtg www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
as Notified in the Notification.
Likely SSB Date Mar / Apr and Sep / Oct
Date Commencement of Jan and Jul
Training
Training Academy IMA, Dehradun
Duration of Training One Year
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11. Short Service Commission Tech (Men).

Vacancies Per Course 100 (As Notified) (Twice a year)

Notification Published in Employment Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Jun
News and leading Daily news Paper / Jul and Dec/Jan

Eligibility Criteria

Age between 20 to 27 years

Qualification Engineering Degree in notified stream
Marital Status Un Married
How to Apply Apply online on Official website of DG Rtg
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in as Notified in the Notification.
Likely SSB Date Dec-Jan and Jun-Jul
Date Commencement of Training Apr and Oct
Training Academy OTA, Chennai
Duration of Training 49 Weeks

12. Army Education Corps (AEC) Men.

Vacancies Per Course 20 (As Notified) (Twice a Year)

Notification Published in Employment Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in
News and leading Daily news Paper Mar/Apr and Sep/Oct

Eligibility Criteria

Age 23 to 27 years
Qualification MA / MSc in 1st or 2nd division in notified subjects from
recognised university.
Marital Status Married and Un Married
How to Apply Apply online on Official website of DG Rtg
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in as Notified in the Notification.
Likely SSB Date Mar / Apr and Sep / Oct
Date Commencement of Training Jan and Jul
Training Academy IMA, Dehradun
Duration of Training One Year

13. Army Cadet College (ACC).

Vacancies Per Course 75 (Twice in a Year)

Tentative Month of Publication of Notified by MP Directorate / AGs Br through Units in Mar and
Notification Aug

Eligibility Criteria

Age 20 to 27 years , minimum service of two years one can apply

Qualification 10+2 Pattern Class with 12th pass or Equivalent. Should
have qualified ACC written test
Marital Status Unmarried / Married
Likely Date of SSB Sep to Nov for Jan Course Mar to May for Jul Course
Training Academy ACC Wing at IMA, Dehradun
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Duration of Training Four Years (Three Years in ACC Wing & One Year at IMA)
14. Permanent Commission (PC SL).

Vacancies Per Course 100 (Once in a Year)

Tentative Month of Publication of Notified by MP Dte / AGs Br through Units in Apr and Jul
Notification

Eligibility Criteria

Age Maximum age 42 years, 45 years for Engineers & 45 years

for IOB Minimum service 10 years
Qualification Matric & Above
Marital Status Unmarried / Married Serving JCOs / NCOs excluding
Sepoys
Likely Date of SSB Sep and Oct for Jul Course
Training Academy AEC Centre & College, Pachmarhi & IMA, Dehradun
Duration of Training Eight Weeks at AEC Centre & College, Pachmarhi & Four
Weeks at IMA

15. Special Commissioned Officer (SCO).

Vacancies Per Course 100 (Twice in a Year)

Tentative Month of Publication of Notified by MP Directorate / AGs Br through Units in Apr
Notification and Jul

Eligibility Criteria

Age Between 30 to 35 years. minimum service of five years can

apply
Qualification Matric with One Year Diploma or above
Marital Status Unmarried / Married
Likely Date of SSB Jul/Aug for Jan Course & Nov/Dec for Jul Course
Training Academy OTA, Gaya
Duration of Training Eight Weeks at AEC Centre & College, Pachmarhi & One
Year at OTA, Gaya

16. Territorial Army (TA).

Vacancies Per Course Notified by Line Directorate (Twice in a Year)

Tentative Month of Publication of Notified by TA Directorate
Notification

Eligibility Criteria

Age 18 to 42 years
Qualification Graduate from a recognised university
Marital Status Unmarried / Married
Likely Date of SSB Aug / Sep & May / Jun
Training Recruit Training. 30 days under TA Battalion.
Annual Training Camp. Two calendar month in each
training year.
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Post Commission Training. Three month in IMA within

two years of commissioning.

17. Remount & Veterinary Corps (RVC).

Vacancies Per Course Notified by Line Directorate

Tentative Month of Publication of Notification Nov / Dec , Notified by RVC
Directorate

Eligibility Criteria

Age 21- 32 years

Qualification BVSc & AH
Marital Status Unmarried / Married
Likely Date of SSB Sep / Oct
Training Academy RVC, Meerut
Duration of Training Three months

18. Army Medical Corps (Non-Technical).

Vacancies Per Course Notified by Line Directorate

Tentative Month of Publication of Notification Notified by AMC Directorate

Eligibility Criteria

Age Max 42 years

Qualification Minimum Matric
Marital Status Unmarried / Married
Likely Date of SSB Nov / Dec
Training Academy AMC Centre & College.
Duration of Training Three months

19. Army Postal Service (APS).

Vacancies Per Course Notified by Line Directorate

Tentative Month of Publication of Notified by APS Directorate
Notification

Eligibility Criteria

Age Max 45 years

Qualification Minimum Matric
Marital Status Unmarried / Married
Likely Date of SSB Sep /Oct

WOMEN ENTRY SCHEMES

20. Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) Women.

Vacancies Per Course 12 (Twice a year)

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Notification Published in Employment News Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in July and
and leading Daily news Paper Nov

Eligibility Criteria

Age 19 to 25 years
Qualification Graduation from Recognized University.
Marital Status Un Married
How to Apply Apply Online on UPSC Website as per dates given in
the Notfication in the months of Jul and Nov.
Likely SSB Date Jun / July and Nov / Dec
Date Commencement of Training Oct and Apr
Training Academy OTA Chennai
Duration of Training 49 Weeks

21. NCC Special Entry Scheme (Women).

Vacancies Per Course Four (Twice a year)

Notification Published in Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Jun and
Employment News and leading Dec
Daily news Paper

Eligibility Criteria

Age 19 to 25 years
Qualification Graduate with 50% Aggregate marks, Two Years service in NCC
Senior Div Army with minimum 'B' Grade in 'C' Certificate Exam.
Marital Status Un Married
How to Apply Apply online as Notified in the Notification through NCC Dte.
Likely SSB Date Dec / Jan and Jun / July
Date Commencement of Training Apr and Oct
Training Academy OTA, Chennai
Duration of Training 49 Weeks

22. Short Service Commission for Women (SSCW) JAG.

Vacancies Per Course Four (As Notified) (Twice a year)

Notification Published in Employment Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in
News and leading Daily news Paper Jul/Aug and Jan/Feb.

Eligibility Criteria

Age 21 to 27 years
Qualification Graduate with LLB with 55% marks. Eligible for Registration
with Bar Council of India / State.
Marital Status Un Married
How to Apply Apply online on Official website of DG Rtg
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in as Notified in the Notification.
Likely SSB Date Dec / Jan and Jun / Jul
Date Commencement of Training Apr and Oct
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Training Academy OTA, Chennai

Duration of Training 49 Weeks

23. Short Service Commission (Technical) Women.

Vacancies Per Course 20 (As Notified) (Twice a year)

Notification Published in Employment Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Jun
News and leading Daily news Paper / Jul and Dec/Jan

Eligibility Criteria

Age 20 to 27 years
Qualification Engineering Degree in notified stream.
Marital Status Un Married
How to Apply Apply online on Official website of DG Rtg
www.joinindianarmy.nic.in as Notified in the Notification.

Likely SSB Date Dec-Jan and Jun-July.

Date Commencement of Training Apr & Oct
Training Academy OTA Chennai
Duration of Training 49 Weeks

JCOS & OTHER RANKS

24. Educational Qualification and Age Criteria.

Ser. No Category Education Age

(1) Soldier (General Cl 10th /Matric pass with Min 45% mks in aggregate and 17 ½ - 21
Duty) (All Arms) Min 33% in each subject. Yrs
(2) Soldier Technical (a) Sol Tech 10+2/Intermediate Exam pass in Science 17 ½ - 23
(Technical Arms, with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English with min 50% Yrs
Artillery, Army Air marks in aggregate and min 40% marks in each subject.
Defence) (b)Sol Tech (Aviation & Ammunition
Examiner)10+2/Intermediate Exam pass in Science with
Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English with min 50%
marks in aggregate and min 40% marks in each subject.

(3) Soldier Clerk / Store 10+2/Intermediate Examination Pass in any stream (Arts, 17 ½ - 23
Keeper Technical Commerce, Science) with min 60% marks in aggregate Yrs
(All Arms) and min 50% in each subject. Securing 50% in English
and Maths/Accounts/Book keeping in Class 12th is
mandatory.
(4) Soldier Nursing 10+2/Intermediate Exam pass in Science with Physics, 17 ½ - 23
Assistant (Army Chemistry, Biology and English with min 50% marks in Yrs
Medical Corps) aggregate and min 40% in each subject.
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(5) Sepoy Pharma 10+2 or equivalent exam passed with Physics, Chemistry, 19 - 25 Yrs
(Army Medical Biology and English, qualified in D Pharma with minimum
Corps) 55% marks in aggregate and registered with State
Pharmacy Council/Pharmacy Council of India. Individual
qualified in B Pharma with minimum 50% marks and
registered with State Pharmacy Council/Pharmacy Council
of India will also be eligible.
(6) Soldier Nursing 10+2/Intermediate Exam pass in Science with Physics, 17 ½ - 23
Assistant Veterinary Chemistry, Biology and English with min 50% marks in Yrs
(Remount Veterinary aggregate and min 40% in each subject.
Corps)
(7) Soldier Tradesmen i) 10th Simple Pass. 17 ½ - 23
(All Arms except ii) No stipulation in aggregate percentage but should have Yrs
Syce, Mess Keeper scored min 33% in each subject.
and House Keeper )
(8) Soldier Tradesmen i) 8th Simple Pass. 17 ½ - 23
(Syce, Mess Keeper ii) No stipulation in aggregate percentage but should have Yrs
and House Keeper) scored min 33% in each subject.

(9) Survey Automated BA/BSc with Maths. Must have also passed 20-25 Yrs
Cartographer 12thclass(10+2) or equivalent with Maths and Science as
(Engineers) main subjects.
(10) Junior As per the Notification. 25-34 Yrs
Commissioned
Officer Religious
Teacher (All Arms)
(11) Junior Diploma in Hotel Management and Catering Technology. 21-27 Yrs
Commissioned
Officer Catering
(Army Service
Corps)
(12) Havildar Education Group X - MA / MSc / MCA or BA / BSc / BCA / BSc (IT) 20-25 Yrs
(Army Education with B Ed Group Y - BSc/BA/BCA/B Sc (IT) (w/o B Ed.)
Corps)
(13) Soldier (General Minimum education qualification is Matric /10th/SSLC or 17 ½ - 21
Duty) Women equivalent with 45% marks in aggregate and minimum Yrs
Military police 33% marks in each subject studied at matric/10th/SSLC #
level, without mentioning any specific subjects.
(Note: # Upper Age limit will be relaxable upto 30 yrs of
age (as on date of joining training) in respect of widows of
Defence personnel who have died in harness.)

POLICE ORGANISATIONS AND OTHER CENTRAL ARMED POLICE FORCES

Entry into Police Services as an Officer

25. There are two ways of getting into Indian Police Services: -

(a) Passing All India Civil Services Examination conducted by All India UPSC Civil Services
Examinations.
(b) Promotions from State Cadre Police Services.

26. Central Armed Police Forces Officer Cadre and Personnel. The Central Armed Police Forces
have their own officers and personnel to these forces are recruited directly as well as obtained from respective
departments. Recruitment is conducted mainly in three modes.
(a) Gazetted Officers.
(b) Subordinate Officers.
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(c) Constables.
27. Assistant Commandant. Out of total vacancies of Assistant Commandants in CAPF, 50% are
filled by Direct Recruitment (including 10% from SSCO), 33% by promotion from Inspector to AC & 17% by
limited Departmental Competitive examination be conducted by CAPFs.

28. Eligibility Criteria for Entries into Police & CAPF.

Enrolment
Rank Age Educational Qualification Relaxation Physical Standards
Criteria
33% of SI Relaxable by
(GD) are Relaxable Height -170 5 cms for
filled by for Cms candidates
Direct SC/ST/OBC from Hill
recruitment in areas
20 to (Including accordance Chest - 80- 77-82 cms for
Degree of a recognized
Inspector 25 10% from with the 85 Cms STs
University or equivalent
years ESM), 50% instructions
by issued by
promotion, the Govt Weight -
17% by from time to Proportionate -do-
limited time. to height
Departmental
Relaxable Height Gen-
Matric with 3-year Diploma for 170 Cms Tribal/Adivasi-
in Radio and TV technology SC/ST/OBC 162.5 Cms
Assistant / Electronics / Tele- in
Sub 18 to Communications / Computer accordance Chest - 80- 77-82Cms for
Inspector 25 / Electrical / Mechanical / with the 85 Cms STs
Radio years Engineering / Domestic instructions
Mechanic appliance from an Institution issued by Weight -
recognized by State/Central the Govt Proportionate -do-
Government or 10+2 from time to to height
time.
Relaxable Relaxable by
for Height -170 5 Cms for
Matric or equivalent plus two
SC/ST/OBC Cms candidates
years ITI certificate in Radio
in from Hill
and TV/ Electronics or
Head 18 to accordance areas
Intermediate or 10+2 or
Constable 23 with the Chest - 80- 77-82Cms for
equivalent with Physics,
(Operator) years instructions 85 Cms STs
Chemistry and Mathematics
issued by
from a recognized Board of Weight -
the Govt
Education Proportionate -do-
from time to
time. to height
Relaxable Relaxable by
for Height -170 5 Cms for
Matric or equivalent plus two Cms candidates
SC/ST/OBC
years ITI certificate in from Hill
in
engine/fitter/Diesel areas
Head 18 to accordance
Mechanic/Automobile/Motor
Constable 23 with the Chest - 80- 77-82Cms for
Mechanic from an Institution
(Fitter) years instructions 85 Cms STs
recognized by State/Central
issued by
Government or equivalent or Weight -
the Govt
10+2 Proportionate -do-
from time to
time. to height

Relaxable Relaxable by
Height (cms)
for 5 Cms for
Male -170
18 to SC/ST/OBC candidates
Matriculation/10th / 12th class Female – 157
Constable 23 in from Hill
pass areas
years accordance
with the Chest - 80- 77-82Cms for
instructions 85 Cms STs
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issued by
Weight -
the Govt
Proportionate -do-
from time to
to height
time.

29. The aspirants seeking employment into the Police & CAPF must go through their respective websites
of Police & CAPF to ascertain the latest enrolment conditions which are notified from time to time.

CONCLUSION

30. A candidate if desirous to join, mandatorily has to register individual online after entering his criteria.
As and when the vacancies are allotted by UPSC, Central Staff Selection Commission, State Public Service
commission or any other Government agencies, intimation to individual is given via Email or in website.

SUMMARY

31. The Indian Army has seven Commands ie. Northern, Western, Central, Southern, South Western,
Eastern and Training Command.

32. The Navy is organised into three Commands i.e Western Naval Command, Eastern Naval Command
and Southern Naval Command.

33. The Air Force is organized into seven commands i.e Western Air Command, Central Air Command,
Eastern Air Command, South Western Air Command, Southern Air Command. Training Command and
Maintenance Command.

34. The Combat Commands of Indian Army comprises Corps, Division and Brigades. These are
commanded by an Officer of the rank of Lieutenant General, Major General and Brigadier respectively.

35. There are three major categories of army based on their role:-

(a) Fighting arms - Armour, Infantry and Meachanised Infantry.

(b) Supporting Arms- Artillery, Engineers, Army Aviation, Army Air Defence and Signals.
(c) Supporting Services – Army Service Corps, Army Medical Corps, Army Ordnance Corps,
Corps of Electronic and Mechanical Engineers etc.

36. Field Marshal is an honorary rank given to a General for his invaluable services rendered to our
country.

37. Admiral of the Fleet is an honorary rank given to an admiral for his invaluable services and will continue
to serve the rest of his term with the honorary rank.

38. Marshal of the Air Force is an honorary rank given to an Air Chief Marshal for his invaluable services.

39. Indian Armed Forces render honours and awards to the personnel excelling during peace and war.

40. Entry into Police Services as an Officer.

(a) Passing All India Civil Services Examination conducted by All India UPSC Civil Services
Examinations.
(b) Promotions from State Cadre Police Services.

41. The other Police organizations Central Investigation and Intelligence Agencies are also function.

42. Central Armed Police Forces Cadre and Personnel.

(a) Gazetted Officers.

(b) Subordinate Officers.
(c) Constables.