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Here are a few lines from a poem written by late A.P.J. Abdul Kalam
My Dear Soldiers
Oh! Defenders of borders
You are great sons of my land
When we are all asleep You still hold on to your deed
Windy season or snowy days
Or scorching sun's sweltering rays
You are there guarding all the time awake
Dr.Kalam’s these words invoke a sense of awe, pride, and respect for all the Defence Personnel. It is the ultimate truth that while we celebrate our festivals, the defence personnel guard us against the attacks. Their job demands much dedication, determination and obvious control of emotions. Along with that, the life of a defence personnel is completely different from the common man. They do have a cantonment area which is cosmopolitan in nature. They get incentivized medical help, their kids have dedicated schools and colleges and not to mention the pride associated with the job.
A defence personnel boasts of strong core values, a tight-knit community, an opportunity to serve the motherland. No other career option gets you so close to serving your nation. Serving in the Army/Navy/Air Force is what many Indians dream of. And why not? You get lots of exposure and a bucket full of experiences. If you are not the regular 9 to 5 guy, you can get into this adventure-filled the field. And, this field has got the opportunity for people from all walks of life. Let us see what this field has got for you. We will be discussing opportunities in all the three Defence Forces separately.
Indian army entry schemes: we will be discussing the different entry schemes by Indian army here. For more information check their official website http://joinindianarmy.nic.in/bravo/index.htm
Technical Entry Scheme - Career in India Army after 10+2
you can join Indian Army through this scheme just after your intermediate exams. You need to have at least 70% marks with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as main subjects. You will be required to clear the Psychological Tests, Group Discussion, and Personal Interview.
This exam is conducted by SSB. When you complete the 4-year long course, you will be posted as a Lieutenant in the Indian Army. Apart from the glory of being an Indian army Lieutenant, you will also get lots of perks like free medical care and subsidized train travels and housing allowances.
SSC Technical Entry Scheme - Career in India Army after Engineering
The short service commission intakes 100 candidates per course. The course is conducted twice a year. The training period is of 49 weeks. For this, you need to be an engineering graduate in the notified stream. Both male and female candidates are eligible to appear for this test. One thing worth noting is that you must make sure that your engineering stream features in the notification. If not, your candidature will not be considered. If you plan on going in this army area then make sure that you do engineering in the proper stream. Otherwise, you might not be able to even appear in the exams. There are times when similar streams are taught in the colleges. In such cases, you need to get a certificate equivalency certificate from your university. There are streams named Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Information Science and Engineering which are all equivalent.
TGC (Engineers)
This entry scheme is for unmarried engineering graduate male and female students. After clearing this exam, you will be called for the five days long SSB interview. Upon clearing all the stages, you will be inducted into the army for technical work. Entry through this requires a training period of only one year. Also, you will get the benefits of seniority.
University Entry Scheme
This entry scheme is meant solely for the male engineering students in their pre-final year. Also, they should belong to the notified streams. You will be called for the SSB screening after successfully clearing the selection trials.
JAG Entry Scheme - Career in India Army for Law Graduates
This one is meant for law graduate men and women. Also, you need to between 21-27 years old and unmarried. The tenure for this service is 14 years. The initial period is for 10 years only which can be extended for a maximum of 4 more years. After the training period of 49 weeks at OTA Chennai, you will be inducted into the army at the rank of Lieutenant. The positive side of this service is that you get to claim several ex-servicemen offers. You also get to lead the life of an army man during the service.
Through National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Exam
You can also enter the Indian army by clearing the Bi-annual NDA exams just after you are intermediate. Upon getting selected, you will be trained for three years in different areas of military subjects, science, arts, and technologies. You will get a bachelor’s degree from the prestigious JNU. After that, you will be inducted as a lieutenant in the army.
Through Combined Defence Services Exam
You can also join the Indian army by clearing the Bi-annual CDS exams after your graduation. Upon getting selected, you will be trained for One year in Indian Military Academy before inducted into Indian Army as a young officer on the rank of Lieutenant.
Through NCC Special Entry Scheme
If you a graduate with NCC “C” certificate holder, you can apply for this position. You are also eligible to get into the army through this if you are a ward of battle casualty army personnel. Selection is done through the SSB interview.
Sepoy Appointment - Career in India Army after 10th Class
You can join as a sepoy in the Indian army if you fulfil any of the following criteria:
Havildar Appointment - Career in Indian Army after Graduation and Post Graduation
You can also join the army in the ranks of havildar if you fulfil these criteria:
Naib Subedar Appointment
You can join this rank as a religious teacher or a catering JCO. For the former post, you need to be a graduate and qualified in the religion you intend to teach. For the latter post, you need to have 10+2 with diploma in hotel management and catering technology.
You can join Indian navy either as an Officer or a Sailor. If you plan to begin your career as an officer, here are the ways in which you can do so.
Through UPSC NDA & NA Exam - Career in Indian Navy after +2 Class
UPSC conducts NDA & NA exams twice a year. After clearing the written exam, you will be required to appear for the SSB interview. You need to be 10+2 pass with physics and maths. If you are an appearing candidate, then also you can apply.
Through UPSC CDS Exam - Career in Indian Navy after Graduation
UPSC also conducts the Combined Defence Services Examination twice a year. Since you will be applying for the Indian naval academy, you need to be an engineering graduate in this case. The rest is the same for all the defence services.
Through Direct Entry Permanent Commission/ Short Service Commission - Career in Indian Navy after Graduation
These involve cadet entry and graduate level entry. The selection is done twice a year. You need to pay attention to the newspaper notifications for this entry scheme. The appointment is done for pilot, observer, naval architect, submarine tech, logistics, sports, law, education, and musician. In these, only in the short service commission, females are allowed. Others are strictly for male candidates. We advise the future aspirants to look carefully for the eligibility criteria before applying.
Through the University Entry Scheme
UES is conducted once every year. It is meant for pre-final year engineering students. Indian navy conducts campus interviews in the technical colleges across the country. The successful candidates are called for the SSB interview. Here, only the selected branches are allowed. They are technical (naval architecture, electrical engineering), executive (pilot, observer, logistics, IT and general services), submarine(A/L), and aviation technical (A/L).
We discussed how you can join as an officer in the above points. You can also join as a Sailor in the Indian Navy. Sailors entry are done for:
The notifications come out in all leading newspapers twice every year. Each of these has a different set of eligibility criteria. You can get updated information and notifications from the official website of the Indian navy. https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/en/page/selection-procedure.html
With the dream of flying high in the sky, Indian Air Force offers you the unique opportunity to keep an eye on your nation’s security as well. Here are the entry schemes in Indian air force:
Through NDA & NA Exam - Career Options in Indian Air Force after +2 Class
You need to clear the NDA & NA Exam conducted by UPSC twice a year. You need to be 10+2 with physics and mathematics. Even the appearing candidates are allowed to appear. Upon getting selected, you will be required to undergo a rigorous three-year training at Khadagwasla. After that, you will be commissioned as a pilot in the Indian air force. Candidates need to pay attention that this position is for males only.
The Flying branch: There are three ways in which you can join the flying branch of the Indian air force.
Through Combined Defense Services Exam - Career in Indian Air Force after Graduation
Only male candidates can appear in the CDSE conducted by UPSC. You need to be a graduate in any disciple of physics and mathematics in 10+2. You will be offered a permanent commission on successfully completing the training period.
Through NCC Special Entry
If you have air wing senior division “C” certificate, then you can apply for the NCC special entry scheme. Men are offered permanent commission. There is also a short service commission in which women are also allowed to apply. Yo need to be a graduate and also need to have cleared section A & B of associate membership of institute engineers or aeronautical society of India.
The Ground Duty Staff (Non-Technical)
Indian airforce needs efficient ground duty staff as well. Both men and women are allowed for this position. You need to be graduate when applying for this position. You can join as an officer in the administrative section, meteorology branch, logistics branch, accounts branch, and education branch. However, all these branches have a different set of eligibility criteria. You should refer to the official website or the leading newspapers for updated information. In some departments, like meteorology, a postgraduate qualification is also needed.
The Ground Duty Staff (Technical)
You need to be a graduate in aeronautical engineering with 60% to appear in this exam. Men are offered permanent commission while women are offered short service commission. You need to clear AFCAT exam held twice a year.
The Medical Services
You can also join the medical wing of the air force. There are appointments for medical officers, doctors, dentists, and nurses. Most of them are done through the armed forces medical college.
As an Airman - Career in Indian Air Force after +2 Class
You can join the Indian airforce as an airman in group X or group Y. Group x consists of the technical fields. Only eligible men with 10+2 with physics and maths are allowed for this post. They work as technicians. Group Y consists of non-technical candidates who work in logistics, music, education and so on. For more information, refer to the official website http://indianairforce.nic.in/#
Apart from all the educational and physical eligibility criteria, you need to fulfil some of the following conditions too:
You need to understand that defence services are one of the most exhaustive services but thrilling services. You need to keep yourself alert and healthy all the time. So, if you dream of joining it, spend time on building your strength. Exercise regularly. Take an active interest in sports. Indulge yourself in swimming, horse riding, and such sports. You will realize that your prior practice helps you a lot during your actual training.
