The Indian Army, known for adventure, bulk of experience and power to protect the nation, has several ways for aspirants to get into it. But the best way to join the Army is to go up to the officer’s level. Now the entries are classified in different categories on the basis of their qualification and age.
10+2 entries
- NDA 2016 – All candidates, who have passed 12th class or appearing in 12th class are eligible for NDA examination, if their age falls between 16 ½ and 19 ½ years. The exam is conducted by UPSC and is scheduled twice a year. The training period is 4 years, out of which a candidate has to spend 3 years at NDA and has to undergo a 1 year training at IMA.
All aspirants can apply for NDA II 2016 in June and July.
- TES 2016 – The age required to apply for TES is same as that of NDA. The qualification required for this entry is 10+2 with physics, maths and chemistry and aggregate 70% marks or above in 10+2. Like NDA, this opportunity is also served twice a year for all 12th pass candidates.
TES aspirants can apply for it in July/ Aug. of this year.
Candidates in pre final year
- UES 2016 – All engineering students of notified streams as per the official notification studding in pre-final year, having age between 18-24 years are eligible for this entry. The notification for interested candidates is released only once a year. Selected candidates will be sent to IMA for a 1 year training.
UES notification will be released in June or July
Graduates
- Graduate Entries
- CDS 2016 – All graduate candidates who are seeking a way into Indian army can apply for CDS after graduation or during their final year. All male candidates can apply for IMA or OTA and all women candidates can apply for OTA only. The exam is conducted twice a year. Age criteria for eligible candidates is 19-24 for IMA and 19-25 for OTA.
Candidates can apply for CDS II 2016 in July/ August.
- NCC 2016 – All graduates, falling in age range of 19-25 having 2 year service in NCC with Sr div wing with a minimum of B grade in C certificate are eligible for this entry. Along with this, candidates must score a minimum of 50% of marks in graduation.
NCC candidates can apply for it in July of this year.
- Engineering Graduates
- TGC 2016 – All B. Tech and B.E graduates with streams as notified in official notification, having age between 20-27 years can apply for this entry. Applicants are provided two chances every year and all candidates, who will make it to the merit list, will be trained in IMA for 1 year.
TGC notification is released in March/ April or Sept/ October of this year
- SSC tech 2016 – This entry is for both men and women. The age and criteria for applying is same as that of TGC. Qualification is also same, but the selected candidates are trained at OTA Chennai.
SSC tech notification is released in June/ July or Dec/Jan of this year.
- Law Graduates
- SSC JAG 2016 – This entry is especially for all LLB graduates having minimum 50% aggregate marks and are eligible for registration with Bar council of India or state. All unmarried men and women are eligible for it. The age group required is 21-27 years. Candidates are trained at OTA Chennai.
Upcoming notification will be released in July or Aug
- Post Graduates
- AEC 2016 – Post graduate candidates, who got into 1st and 2nd division are eligible for it. The opportunity is served twice a year and age range for this entry is 23 to 27 years.
AEC notification is released in March/ April and Sept/ October
Note: – To join Indian Army, NDA and CDS are the best ways. The exam reduces most of the competition during SSB and also has more vacancies as compared to SSC TGC etc.
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