How can I join Indian Armed Forces? Which exam do I need to take?

manpreet Best Answer 2 years ago

One can fulfill his dream of joining officer cadre of Indian armed forces after 12th , one can join army, airforce and navy after completing 10+2 by various entries, but there are certain eligibility criteria which is to be fulfilled. Below is a detailed view of how one can join India armed forces after 12th. Army There are two 2 ways of joining Indian Army after 12th: 1. NDA & NA Examination : The NDA entry is open twice a year. Form availability Mar and Oct Notified by UPSC Vacancies Per Course 300 (195 Army, 66 Air Force, 39 Navy) The requirements for entry into NDA is as follows: Age 16 to 19 yrs(at the day the course is expected to begin) ie. Born Between 2nd Jan to 1st Jul for Dec Course and 2nd Jul to 1st Jan for Jul Course Qualification 12th Class of 10+2 for Army and with Physics and Maths for AF/Navy Marital Status Unmarried Application to be Received by 10-15 Nov for Jan Course and 10-15 Apr for Jul Course Likely SSB Date Sep to Oct and Jan to Apr(SSB can sometimes get very delayed, so this is just for reference) Date Commencement of Training Jan and Jul Training Academy NDA , Khadakwasla, Pune Duration of Training 3 Yrs at NDA and then 1 Yrs at IMA, Dehradun 2. Technical Entry Scheme -TES(For High School Science Graduates): The TES entry is open twice a year. Vacancies Per Course 85 Form availability Apr and Sep Notified by Additional Directorate General of Recruiting The requirements for entry into TES is as follows: Age 16 to 19 yrs ie. Born Between 1st Jul to 1st Jul for Jan Course and 1st Jan to 1 Jan for Jul Course Qualification 10+2 Physics, Chemistry & Maths (aggregate 70% and above to apply) Marital Status Un Married Application to be Received by 30 Jun and 31 Oct Likely SSB Date Aug to Oct and Feb to Apr Date Commencement of Training Jan and Jul Training Academy IMA Dehradun Duration of Training 5 Yrs (1 Yrs IMA & 4 Yrs CTWS) Permanent Commission after 4 Yrs Airforce: Only one way: 1. NDA & NA Examination : You can join NDA by taking the exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This exam is conducted twice a year in all major cities throughout India. Eligibility Criteria Age 16 to 19 years(at the time of commencement of course) Nationality Indian Gender Men only