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DSSC/DSTSC Contact Program (Army)


USI DSSC CONTACT PGME (CP)

Aim.   To appear in a Mock Test which gives writing prac to student offrs in real time exam conditions.

Methodology

1.  The CP is very imp and popular since it gives a good writing prac and helps attempt the Question Papers of each subject ie. TAC A, TAC B, ADM & LAW, SMT, MH and CA in actual exam mode. The format too, is very popular and gives the aspirant offrs an opportunity to check their level of preparedness. The Guidance and Syndicate Discussions prior to and after the exams help clear last min doubts as also help to start the final stg of prep for the DSSC entrance exam.

2.  Three CPs for DSSC/DSTSC 2026 tentatively in Jun-Jul 2026 will be conducted.  Normally these are over subscribed, so register at the earliest as it is on first cum first serve basis to get your preferred dts.

3.  As in earlier yrs, based on feedback, in 2026 too, the CPs will also be conducted on Hybrid Model.  Offrs who want to attend physically will be able to attend at the USI premises and the offrs who have difficulty in travelling due to any reason can join virtually.  It will therefore give an opportunity to all offrs to attend the CP irrespective of their loc or adm problems. Student Offrs are advised to make best use of this facility and register immediately alongwith other preparatory courses mentioned before.  For Hybrid Mode of CP, offrs are expected to join online via WEBEX on the Link provided for Guidance Sessions.  Question paper for them will be sent via email ( maps via post) and students are expected to send answer sheets through speed post for correction and return along with suggested answers.

4.  Dts of Contact Pgme :-

       CP- I                                 15 to 20 Jun 2026.

       CP-II                                 29 Jun to 04 Jul 2026.

       CP-III                               13 to 18 Jul 2026.

5.  Fee Structure.   Course fee per CP is as under :-

       (a) Mock Test & Guidance/Discussion                   7000/- plus 1500*

       (b) Only mtrl for CP                                             3500/- plus 1500*

        (Rs 1500* is the one time Course Membership fee for a yr, for one type of course - incl different formats of DSSC- if not a Life/Ordinary USI of India Member)

6.  Offrs can attend more than one CP to get addl writing prac.

Incentive

Student Offrs registering for both the USI DSSC Aspire 2026 ONE & TWO, OR either of the USI DSSC Aspire 2026 coupled with USI Corres Course, may be issued with one set of USI of India DSSC Contact Pgme (tentatively planned in June /July 2026) study mtrl without fees.