All classes of membership except temporary membership and membership of Service Officers applying for Correspondence Courses being conducted by the USI, will be subject to approval by the Executive Committee. The following are ordinarily eligible to become members of the Institution, with full voting rights:-

1. Officers of the Armed Forces.
2. Class 1 Gazetted Officers of the Central Services associated with the field of defence.
3. Any category mentioned in sub-paras (a) and (b) above will be eligible even though retired or released from the Service.
4. Cadets from the NDA and Cadets from the Service Academies and Midshipmen.

Only Officers of the Army, Navy, Air Force, and Class 1 Gazetted Officers of the Central Services are eligible for membership.

Membership Fee wef 01 Jan 2017 (subject to periodic revisions)

USI Membership for Civilian

1. A new category of membership, Special Member (Civilian), has been introduced at USI.
2. Eligibility Persons who have distinguished in any field, specially in the field of National / International Security, economics, history and so on are eligible to be enrolled as Special Member (Civilian).
3. Duration Duration of such membership is 10 YEARS, and renewable thereafter as per terms and conditions as applicable then. Application form is for Rs 200/- each.
4. Membership Fee Special Member (Civilian) (Valid for 10 Years from date of Membership).

5. Facilities Provided
   1. Library services.
   2. Can attend Lectures, discussions, seminars.
   3. Can apply for research projects and publication of their original work.
   4. Use of accommodation and restaurant facilities in USI.
   5. Can hire auditorium / seminar rooms.
   6. 10% discount on F & B at ‘Retreat’.
   7. Rooms at ‘Residency’ and booking of ‘Pavilion’ for small get-together.

6. Contact

CUSTOMER’S OPTION TO RECEIVE PAYMENT THROUGH ELECTRONIC MODE