ENTRIES TO INDIAN ARMY

ARMY- UPSC ENTRIES

1.NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY (NDA):


In this a candidate can get selected in to any of the branches of Indian Armed forces -Indian Air Force, Indian Army and Indian Navy.
Eligibility Criteria

1. Age: 16 ½ to 19 ½ yrs as of first day of the month in which course is due to  commence
2. Qualification: 12th Class of 10+2 System of Education/Equivalent for Army and with Physics and Maths for AF/Navy
3. Training Academy: NDA, Khadakwasla, Pune
4. Notification: Conducted twice in a year by UPSC, notification is released around May/Jun and Dec.


2.COMBINED DEFENSE SERVICE EXAMINATION
     CDSE is conducted by the UPSC twice a year.

Eligibility Criteria:
University graduates or those in final year of graduation are eligible to appear in the examination. Candidates qualifying in written examination have to undergo SSB interview and medical tests. Candidates whose names appear in the merit list undergo basic military training of 18 months at Indian Military Academy/ Air Force Academy/ Naval Academy for Permanent Commission and 11 months at Officers Training Academy (OTA) to become Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs). SSCOs can serve for duration of 10 years extendable to 14 years. However, they can opt for permanent commission after completion of 10 years.


ARMY-NON UPSC ENTRIES

 1. INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY (IMA) DIRECT ENTRY:

To get selected in IMA, firstly a candidate need to clear combined defense services exam (CDSE) conducted by UPSC.

 Eligibility Criteria for IMA Direct Entry.

 1. Age: 19 and 24 yrs as of first day of month in which course is due to commence.

 2. Qualification: Graduation from Recognized University.

 3. Training Academy: IMA Dehradun

  It is conducted twice a year and notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in May/Jun and Nov/Dec.


 2. 10+2 TECHNICAL ENTRY SCHEME (10+2 TES):

Through this entry a candidate will be selected in Indian Army as permanent commissioned officer.

 Eligibility Criteria for 10+2 TES.

 1.Age: 16 ½ to 19 ½ yrs as of first day of the month in which course is due to commence

 2.Qualification: 12th Class of 10+2 System of Education/Equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 70% in Physics, Chemistry & Maths (PCM)

 3.Training Academy: OTA Gaya

 4. Notification: It is conducted twice a year and notified by DG Rtg AG’s branch IHQ of MOD (Army) in May/Jun &Oct/Nov.


3. UNIVERSITY ENTRY SCHEME:

Candidates will be selected directly for Indian Armed Force through this entry.

 Eligibility Criteria for UES (Pre Final Yr)

 1. Age: 19 and 25 yrs as of first day of month in which course is due to commence

 2. Qualification: Pre Final year students of Engineering Degree Course

 3. Training Academy: IMA Dehradun.

 4. Notification: It notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in May. Applications to be forwarded to respective Command Headquarters as per the areas indicated in the notification.


 4. TGC EDUCATION (AEC):

Candidates will be selected for Indian Army through this entry.

 Eligibility Criteria for TGC EDUCATION (AEC)

  1.Age: 23 to 27 years, born between – 2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Jan Course; 2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Jul Course

  2.Qualification: MA / MSC in 1st or 2nd division in notified subjects from recognized university

  3.Training Academy: IMA, Dehradun

  4. Notification: It is conducted twice in a year and notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in May/Jun and Nov/Dec.


5. SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION TECHNICAL MEN:

Candidates will be selected for Indian Army through this entry.

 Eligibility Criteria for SS (Tech)

 1.Age: 20 and 27 yrs as of first day of month in which course is due to commence

 2.Qualification: Engineering Degree in notified discipline

 3.Training Academy: OTA Chennai

 4. Notification: It is conducted twice in a year and notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Dec/Jan and Jun / Jul.


6. NCC (SPL) ENTRY MEN:

Through NCC entry a candidate men/women will be selected in Indian Army and Indian Air Force

 Eligibility Criteria for NCC SPL

 1.Age: 19 and 25 yrs as of 01 Jul of the yr in which course is due to commence for Oct course and 01 Jan of the yr in which course is due to commence for Apr course

 2. Qualification: Final year appearing/Graduate with 50% Aggregate marks, 2 Yrs service in NCC Senior Div Army with minimum ‘B’ Grade in ‘C’ Certificate Exam.

 3. Training Academy: OTA Chennai

 4. Notification: It is notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Jun & Dec.


7. JAG MEN:

It is a special entry only for law graduates in Indian Army

 Eligibility Criteria for JAG Entry

  1. Age: 21 and 27 yrs as on 01 Jul of the yr in which course is due to commence for Oct course and 01 Jan of the yr in which course is due to commence for Apr course

  2. Qualification: Graduate with LLB / LLM with 55% marks. Registered with Bar Council of India / State

  3. Training Academy: OTA Chennai

  4. Notification: It notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch.

 

 

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