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The Indian Armed Forces are the military force of India. The Indian Armed Force has three Service Branches i.e. Indian Army, the Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. Indian Army is one of them and it is the biggest Armed Force of India.
Indian Army was founded on 1st April 1895. At present time there are approximately 13 Lakh active personnel and 10 Lakh reserve personnel serving the Indian Army. These days we are noticing a huge interest from youth in this branch.
Indian Army Selection Process – Recruitment Procedure
You can Join the Army after 10th, 12th, Graduation/ Post Graduation, Engineering, Diploma Courses & LLB. Many youngsters want to be a part of the Army but they are confused that how to be a part of it and what other option for them.
To solve this confusion in this post we will tell you the Indian Army selection process, required educational qualifications wise post rank and other details about the Indian Army. So read this very carefully.
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There are two types of Selection Commission in the Indian Army- Permanent Commission and Short Service Commission.
Post wise Eligibility Details in Indian Army Bharti
Post/ Exam | Age limit | Qualification | Date of Notifications |
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Technical Graduate Course (TGC) (Education) | 23-27 | MA/M.Sc. with 1st or 2nd Division | March/April & September/October (Twice a year) |
University Entry Scheme(UES) | 18-24 | Engineering Degree Course | June/July (Once a year) |
Technical Graduate Course (TGC) | 21-27 | BE/B.Tech./B.Arch M.Sc.Computer | Mar/Apr & Sept/Oct. |
JAG(Men & Women) | 21-27 | Law Graduate LLB with 55% Marks registered with BarCouncil Of India/State | Jul/Aug & Jan/Feb |
National Defense Academy(NDA) | 16½-19½ | 10+2 | June & December (twice a year) |
TES 10+2(Tech) | 16½-19½ | 10+2(70%marks in PCM) | May/June &Oct/Nov. (Twice a Year) |
Indian Military Academy(Non-Tech) | 19-24 | Graduate | July and November (Twice A Year) |
Short Service Commission(Non-Tech) | 19-25 | Graduate | July and November (Twice A Year) |
Short Service Commission(Tech, Men & Women) | 19-27 | BE/B.Tech./B.Arch M.Sc.Computer | Jun/Jul & Dec/Jan. (Twice a Year) |
NCC Special (Men & Women) | 19-25 | Graduation 50% Aggregate “A” or “B” Grade in NCC “C” Certificate | June & December (Twice a Year) |
ACC* | 20-27 | 10+2 Should have Qualified ACC exam | March & August (Twice in a year) |
PC(SL)* | 40-45 | Matric | April/July |
SCO* | 28-35 | Matric with diploma | April and July (Twice A Year) |
Territorial Army(TA) | 18-42 | Graduate | Notified by TA Directorate |
RVC | 21-32 | BVSc & AH | November/December |
AMC (NT) | Max. 42 Years | Matric | Notified by AMC Directorate |
APS | Max. 42 Years | Matric | Notified by APS Directorate |
Catering JCO(ASC) | 21-27 | 10+2 with Diploma in Hotel Management & Catering Technology | Various Date |
Surveyor Auto Carto (Engineers) | 20-25 | B.A./B.Sc. with Math 10+2 (Math & Science) | |
Religious Teacher (JCO) | 27-34 | Graduate + He is Qualified in his religion | October /November |
Havildar (Education) | 21-25 | For Group-X:MA/M.Sc./MCA or BA/B.Sc./BCA with B.Ed.,B.Sc.(IT) For Group-Y: B.Sc./BCA/BA(IT) without B.Ed. |
April/May |
Soldier General Duty | 17½-21 | 10th Pass | Recruitment Rally |
Soldier Clerk/Storekeeper | 17½-23 | 10+2 Pass | Recruitment Rally |
Soldier Tech | 17½-23 | 10+2 Pass with Physics, Chemistry & Maths | Recruitment Rally |
Soldier Nursing Assistant/Tech (RVC) | 17½-23 | 10+2 Pass with Physics, Chemistry & Biology | Recruitment Rally |
Soldier Tradesman | 17½-23 | 10th/ITI and 8th pass(for Some Trades) | Recruitment Rally |
Note- The * posts for the Serviceman of Indian Army fresher cannot apply these posts.
Education-wise Career in Indian Army
Join Indian Army After 10th Class
If you want to join Indian Army after 10th class then you can join as-
- Soldier GD (General Duty).
- Soldier Tradesman.
The Selection process for these posts is based on Physical tests, Written Test and Medical tests. You have to participate in the Recruitment Rally for these posts.
Join Indian Army After 12th Class
If you have completed your 12th class then you can join Indian Army for the following posts-
- Clerk/ Store Keeper.
- Soldier Tech.
- Soldier Nursing Assistant/ Tech (RVC).
- TES 10+2.
- National Defense Academy (NDA).
The selection process for these will also be based on the Physical Test, Written Exam, and Medical Exam.
Join Indian Army after Graduation/ Post Graduation
If you have completed your Graduation then you have the following options to join Army-
- Havildar (Education).
- Religious Teacher (JCO)
- Short Service Commission(Non-Tech).
- Surveyor Auto Carto.
- Technical Graduate Course (Education).
- NCC Special (Men &Women).
- Indian Military Academy (Non-Tech).
For these posts, you have to face a written exam, SSB Interview, Medical Test after clearing the CDS exam.
Join Indian Army After Engineering
You can join Indian Army after Engineering as following posts.
- Short Service Commission (Tech.) Men & Women.
- Technical Graduate Course (TGC).
- University Entry Scheme (UES).
Join Indian Army after Diploma or LLB
The candidates who have completed their Diploma in Hotel Management and LLB can apply for the following posts-
- JAG (Men & Women).
- Catering (JCO) ACS.
Check Officer rank wise Recruitment date, SSB Interview Date & Training Details.
Name Of Exam | Notification Published | SSB interview Month | Training Period | Training Center |
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NDA | June & December | September to October for January Course & January to April for July Course |
3 years | NDA, Khadakwasla, Pune |
TES(10+2) | May/June & Oct/Nov | August to Oct. & Feb to April | 5 Years | OTA, Gaya |
Indian Military Academy Direct | July & November | Aug./Sept & Feb/March | 1½ Year | IMA, Dehradun |
OTA SSC(Non-Technical)(Men) | July & November | Nov/Dec. & May/June | 49 Weeks | OTA, Chennai |
SSC JAG (Men/Women) | Jul/Aug & Jan/Feb | Dec/Jan & Jul/Aug | 49 Weeks | OTA, Chennai |
SSC NCC(Spl Entry) Men | June & December | Dec/Jan & Jun/Jul | 49 Weeks | OTA, Chennai |
University Entry Scheme(UES) | June/July | Nov to Feb | One Year | IMA, Dehradun |
TGC(Engineers) | March/April & Sept/Oct. | March/April & Sept/Oct. | One Year | IMA, Dehradun |
SSC(Technical)Men/Women | Jun/Jul & Dec/Jan | Dec-Jan & Jun-Jul | 49 Weeks | OTA, Chennai |
AEC(Men) | Mar/Apr & Sep/Oct | Mar/Apr & Sep/Oct | One Year | IMA, Dehradun |
ACC | March & August | Sep to Nov for Jan. Course & March to May for Jul. course |
4 Years | ACC Wing At IMA, Dehradun |
PC(SL) | April and July | Sept. and Oct. for July Course | 12 Weeks | AEC Centre & College, Pachmarhi & IMA, Dehradun |
SCO | April and July | Jul-Aug for Jan. Course and & Nov. Dec. for July Course | 1 Year & 8 Weeks | OTA Gaya |
Territorial Army (TA) | Notified by TA directorate | Aug/ Sept & May/June | One Month | At Conduct Territorial Army(TA) |
RVC | Nov/Dec | Sept/Oct | Three Months | RVC, Meerut |
AMC(NT) | Notified By AMC directorate | Nov/Dec | Three Months | AMC Center & College |
APS | Notified By APS directorate | Sept/Oct | – | – |
Zonal Recruitment Offices
ZRO Name |
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Ambala |
Bangalore |
Chennai |
Danapur |
Jabalpur |
Jaipur |
Jalandhar |
Kolkata |
Lucknow |
Pune |
Shillong |
GRD Kunraghat Gorakhpur |
IRO Delhi Cantt |