Are There Any Restrictions on OCI Cardholders Joining the Indian Armed Forces?

13 December, 2024 at 6:33 am

Yes, there are certain restrictions on OCI cardholders joining the Indian Armed Forces. Such as a foreign national who is undergoing military or police conscription at the time of applying for an OCI is not eligible, and any foreign military staff whether serving or retired is not eligible to apply for an OCI card. If the cardholder joins the military for a longer period than the compulsory conscription period then they must surrender their OCI card immediately.

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Posted by: David Lucas 4 Comments
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    - 18 January, 2025

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    I cannot buy agricultural land in India, it is only for Indian residents or Indian citizens to buy agricultural land in India to prevent excessive buying of farming lands.

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    - 18 January, 2025

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    I have my own OCI card but with this, some restrictions have also come further which are that I cannot vote in elections, cannot hold any public office, and cannot be a member of the legislative assembly.

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    - 18 January, 2025

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    With my OCI card, I have many benefits like opening a bank account, investing in securities, accessing domestic airfares, and pursuing my goal to become an accountant.

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    - 18 January, 2025

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    I am a foreign military personnel with an OCI card and I have applied for joining the Indian army but my application was rejected because foreign military personnel are not allowed to join the Indian armed forces.

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