(a) The reserve is composed of JCOs, NCOs and Sepoys of all Arms and Services (including Gorkhas) transferred to the reserve by virtue of their reserve liability. The reserve liability for various ranks is as under: —
(i) JCOs on release/discharge from the regular Army Carry a reserve liability for five years or till attainment of fifty years of age, whichever is earlier.
(ii) Those NCOs who were enrolled in the regular Army prior to 01 Feb 76 and opted to be governed by the revised terms also carry the same reserve liability as those who were enrolled in the regular Army on or after 01 Feb 76 and were discharged in a substantive NCO rank.
(iii) Sepoys on completion of the colour service are transferred to the reserve for two years or till attainment of 40 years of age, whichever is earlier, in the case of Group I categories and for three years or till attainment of 46 years of age, whichever is earlier, in case of Group II categories.
(b)JCOs and OR will be transferred to the reserve in the substantive rank held by them at the time of transfer.
(c) Personnel discharged from service at their own request before completion of terms of engagement will also carry reserve liability for the periods specified for their respective ranks.
203. Responsibility For Effecting Transfer to the Reserve- OsC reservists are responsible for maintaining the establishment of reservists. Transfers to the reserve will be effected by OsC units in consultation with OsC reservists or Officer-in-Charge Records. Once a man has been transferred to the reserve he comes under the administration and disciplinary orders of the OC Reservists.