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OIL PRODUCT AGENCY UNDER 8 PERCENT DEFENCE CATEGORY QUOTA
» I am retired Ex- Serviceman. Am I eligible to apply for allotment of Oil Product Agency under 8% per cent Defence Category?
» I am a widow of a soldier. Am I eligible to apply under & percent Defence Category quota?
» I am a dependant son of soldier who expired while discharging Military duty. Am I eligible to apply for allotment of Oil Product Agency under 8% per cent Defence Category?
» I am a dependant unmarried daughter of a soldier who laid down his life while fighting terrorist/militants. Am I eligible to apply under 8 per cent Defence Category quota?
» I am a dependant married daughter of soldier who laid down his life while fighting terrorist in Nagaland. Am I eligible to apply under 8 percent Defence Category quota?
» I am a widow of an officer who served in Army and laid down his life while fighting terrorist/militants. I am drawing family pension which is more than Rs 2 lakh annually. Am I eligible to apply under 8 per cent Defence Category quota?
» My sister – in – law is a widow of my elder brother who died while discharging military duty. Am I eligible to apply under 8 per cent Defence Category quota as she is non matriculate?
» My husband was awarded gallantry award posthumously. Am I eligible to apply under 8 per cent Defence Category quota?
» I am retired Ex-Serviceman without any disability. Am I eligible to apply under 8 per cent Defence Category quota for a location, which is re-advertised for a third time since no eligible defence category applicants are applying?
» What are other conditions laid down by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for applying under 8 per cent Defence Category Quota?
 
I am retired Ex- Serviceman. Am I eligible to apply for allotment of Oil Product Agency under 8% per cent Defence Category?

Not all retired Ex-Serviceman are eligible to apply. Only a disabled Ex-Serviceman who’s disability is 50 per cent or more and attributable to military service is eligible to apply under defence category quota. Also certain other conditions as laid down by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas are required.


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I am a widow of a soldier. Am I eligible to apply under & percent Defence Category quota?

Yes provided death of soldier is attributable to military service or duty and other conditions laid down by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas are fulfilled.


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I am a dependant son of soldier who expired while discharging Military duty. Am I eligible to apply for allotment of Oil Product Agency under 8% per cent Defence Category?

Yes, provided you are not above 30 years of age. Also fulfill other conditions laid down by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.


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I am a dependant unmarried daughter of a soldier who laid down his life while fighting terrorist/militants. Am I eligible to apply under 8 per cent Defence Category quota?

Yes. Also you must fulfill other conditions as laid down by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.


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I am a dependant married daughter of soldier who laid down his life while fighting terrorist in Nagaland. Am I eligible to apply under 8 percent Defence Category quota?

No. Married daughters are not treated as dependant on their parents.


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I am a widow of an officer who served in Army and laid down his life while fighting terrorist/militants. I am drawing family pension which is more than Rs 2 lakh annually. Am I eligible to apply under 8 per cent Defence Category quota?

Yes with effect form 4th Dec 2001 you are eligible to apply under 8 per cent Defence Category quota. Prior to 4th Dec 2001 widows whose annual income was above Rs 2 lakhs were not eligible to apply under 8 per cent Defence Category quota. This condition has been removed with effect from 4 Dec 2001 by Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for widows of defence personnel.


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My sister – in – law is a widow of my elder brother who died while discharging military duty. Am I eligible to apply under 8 per cent Defence Category quota as she is non matriculate?

If deceased soldier was married, in that case only his wife and children are entitled to apply in addition to his dependant brothers or sisters. You can apply only if you are a dependant.


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My husband was awarded gallantry award posthumously. Am I eligible to apply under 8 per cent Defence Category quota?

Yes, you are eligible to apply for an oil product agency under provided gallantry award has been given in recognition for act of bravery while discharging military duty not otherwise.


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I am retired Ex-Serviceman without any disability. Am I eligible to apply under 8 per cent Defence Category quota for a location, which is re-advertised for a third time since no eligible defence category applicants are applying?

No, You cannot apply.


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What are other conditions laid down by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas for applying under 8 per cent Defence Category Quota?

The following conditions are laid down by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The fulfillment of these conditions is a must to become eligible for issue of eligibility certificate for allotment of oil product agency. (a)Nationality : Indian (b)Age : Min 21 Years, Max 60 Years (For widows and ESM. Not more than 30 years for dependants.) (c)Education : Minimum matric or equivalent. (d)Residence : Any district in the same where agency is located.


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