Candidates who are looking forward for Indian army recruitment in 2016 can find out the various officer entries and likely date of notification. You can also find the minimum age, education qualification required, mode of selection and how to apply. Candidates can find the full Indian army recruitment calendar for 2016 below.
Indian Army Recruitment Calendar 2016
| Type of Entry | Month of Commencement of Course | Age at Joining Time | Educational Qualification | Mode of Selection | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Defence Academy & Naval Academy | |||||
| Dec and Jun | 16 -19½yrs | 12th standard of 10+2 system of education or equivalent | Written Examination by UPSC and SSB Interview | Apply at UPSC online. | |
| Indian Military Academy | |||||
| Direct Entry | Nov and Jul | 19-24yrs | Degree or equivalent at the time of joining the course. | Combined Defence Services Exam(CDSE) conducted by UPSC and SSB Interview | Apply at UPSC online. |
| Engineering Graduates [TGC Entry] | Jan and Jul | 23-27yrs | Engineering Degree in notified disciplines | SSB Interview | Apply online at joinindianarmy.nic.in |
| Post Graduates (AEC) | Jan and Jul | 19-25yrs | Post Graduate in notified Subject with 1st/2nd div. | SSB Interview | Apply online at joinindianarmy.nic.in |
| University Entry Scheme | Jan and Jul | 18-24yrs | Final and Pre-final years students of Engineering degree course. | Campus Interview and SSB Interview | Apply online at joinindianarmy.nic.in |
| TES | Jan and Jul | 16 ½ -19yrs | 10+2 pass with 70% aggregate in PCM. | SSB Interview | Apply online at joinindianarmy.nic.in |
| Officers Training Academy | |||||
| Short Service Commission (Non-Technical) (Men and Women) | Along with CDSE Entry | 19-25yrs | Degree or equivalent at the time of joining the course | CDSE conducted by UPSC and SSB Interview | Apply at UPSC online. |
| Short Service Commission (Technical)) | Along with TGC Entry | 20-27yrs | Engineering Degree in notified discipline. | SSB Interview | Apply online at joinindianarmy.nic.in |
| NCC Special Entry | Apr and Oct | 19-25yrs | Graduates with 50% aggregate marks, two years service in NCC Sr. Division, with minimum ‘ B’ Grade in ‘ C’ certificate Exam. | SSB Interview | Apply in response to advertisement in Dec/Jan & June/July |
