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As an officer, you get trained in the art, craft and technology of war, Simultaneously, you can pick up skills in management, computers and human nature. In short, you never cease to grow because you never cease to learn . You also remain at par with the rest of the world in educational qualifications. National Defence Academy Awards you a Bachelor’s degree in Arts / Science or Computers, on completion of your training. If you join the technical stream, you are offered a Graduate / Post Graduate degree in Engineering from one of the finest Institutes of Technology in the Country. Later on, when you are selected for the prestigious Defence Services Staff College Course, you are awarded a Master of Science degree in Defence and Strategic studies. The Indian Army also runs some of the most prestigious academics and institutes, exposing you to a wide range of subjects from engineering administration to strategy, and armament technology to management. The choice is indeed limitless. In fast, you can even get into Research & Development, If you so desire. But that is not all The Indian Army gives you a choice to benefit from foreign postings and studies you can attend on goingprogrammes at IITs and IIMs and gain additional qualification simply to taking study leave.

Methods of Entry ( OFFICERS)

Type of entry	Month of commencement of Course	Age at the time of Joining	Educational Qualification	Mode of Selection	How to Apply
1. National Defence Academy	Jan. and July	161/2– 19 yrs	12th standard of 10+2 system of Education or equivalent	NDA Exam by UPSC and SSB interview	Apply in response to advertisement in March / April & Oct. / Nov.
2. Indian Military Academy
a) Direct Entry	Jan. and July	19 – 24 yrs	Degree or equivalent at the time of Joining the Course	Combined Defence Services Exam (CDSE) conducted by UPSC, and SSB interview	Apply in response to advertisement in March /April and Sep./ Oct.
b) TGC
(i) Engineering Graduates	Jan. and July	20 – 27 yrs	Engineering Degree in notified discipline	Combined Defence Services Exam (CDSE) conducted by UPSC, and SSB interview	Apply in response to advertisement in March /April and Sep./ Oct.
(ii) Post Graduates(AEC)	Jan. and July	23 – 27 yrs	Post Graduate in notified Subject with Ist /2nd div.	SSB interview
c) University Entry Scheme	July	19 – 25 yrs (Fy) 18– 24 yrs (PFy)	Final and Pre-final years students of Engineering degree course.	Campus interview and SSB interview	Apply in response to advertisement in Apr./May
d) 10+2 TES	Jan. and July	161/2– 191/2 yrs	10+2 Pass with 70% aggregate in PCM	Apply directly to the Recruiting Directorate	Apply in response to advertisement in May and Nov.
3. Officers Training Academy
a) Short Service Commission (Non–technical)	Apr. and Oct	19 – 25 yrs	Degree or equivalent at the time of joining the course.	CDSE conducted by UPSC and SSB interview	Apply in response to advertisement in March / April & Sep / Oct
b) Short Service Commission (Technical)	Apr. and Oct	20 – 27 yrs	Engineering Degree in notified discipline.	SSB interview	Apply in response to advertisement in March / April & Sep / Oct
c) Short Service Commission (NCC Special Scheme)	Apr. and Oct	19 – 25 yrs	Graduate with 50% aggregate marks, two years service in NCC Sr. Division, Army with minimum ‘B’ Grade in ‘C’ certificate Exam.	SSB interview	Apply in response to advertisement in Dec. / Jan. & June/ July
d) Women Special Entry Scheme (Officers)	Apr. and Oct	19 – 27 yrs	Graduate/Post Graduate/ LLB/ Professional Engineering Graduate	SSB interview	Apply in response to advertisement in June & Dec.

RECRUITMENT OTHER RANKS

If you wish to join the Army Visit the nearest Branch Recruiting office (BRO) / HQ. Recruiting Zone and find out dates of recruitment rallies. These are also published in all local news papers,

Categories of Entry and their Eligibility Conditions. PBOR

CATEGORY	EDUCATION	AGE
(1) Soldier General Duty	SSLC / Matric 45% marks in aggregate. Higher qualification no % required only pass.	171/2 – 21 yrs
(2) Soldier Technical	10+2 / Intermediate exam pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and Minimum 40% marks in each subject specified for the trade. No weightage for higher qualification.	171/2 – 21 yrs
(3) Soldier Clerk / Store Keeper Technical	10+2 / Intermediate examination pass in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science) with 50% marks in aggregate and 40% in each subject. The candidate must have studied English and Maths / Accounts / Book Keeping as compulsory subjects at 10th or 12th standards are eligible for enrolment as Sol Clk / SKT. However, in case of candidate possessing graduation and above education qualification, the percentage stipulation at 10+2 std. is waived off and simple pass in 10+2 std. will be accepted for enrolment of this category. Candidate with proficiency in Computer and typing will be given additional weightage of 20% as bonus marks. 10+2 / Intermediate exam pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and minimum 40% marks in each subject. No weightage for higher qualification.
(4) Soldier NursingAssistant	Non Matric	171/2 – 23 yrs
(5) Soldier Tradesman	Non Matric	171/2 – 23 yrs
(6) Soldier (GD) Non Matric	BA / BSc with Maths having passed Matric & 12th (10+2) with Math & Science	171/2 – 21 yrs
(7) Surveyor Auto Cartographer	Graduate in any discipline. In addition, Qualification in his own religious Denomination.	20 – 25 yrs
(8) JCO (Religious Teacher)	Graduate with B.Ed. / Post Graduate with B.Ed.	27 – 34 yrs
(9) JCO (Catering)		21 – 27 yrs
(10) Havildar Education		20 – 25 yrs

Note :

(i) Dispensation in Education for enrolment as Sol (GD) is permissible to some selected States / Region / Class & Community by the Govt. Details may be obtained from nearest BRO / ZRO. (ii) This data is only of information value and subject to change, for more details please visit at Army website.
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