Career in The Indian Army
The Indian Army :-
The Indian Army is the largest branch of the Indian Armed Forces and is responsible for land-based military operations. Its primary mission is the National Security and Defense of India from external aggression and threats, and maintaining peace and security within its borders. It also conducts humanitarian rescue operations during natural calamities and other disturbances. The Indian Army is one of the three services under the Ministry of Defense.
The President of India is the Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces, and thus of the Indian Army. The highest ranking military officer is the Chief of Army Staff (COAS), who is also a member of the Chiefs of Staff Committee.
The Indian Army came into being at the Independence of India in 1947, and inherited most of the regiments and infrastructure of the British Indian Army that were located in post-partition India.
With about 1,325,000 soldiers in active service and about 1,800,000 reserve troops, the Indian Army is the world’s third largest army. It is a completely voluntary service and although a provision for military draft exists in the Indian constitution, it has never been imposed.
Entries in the Indian Army :-
- After 12th Class :-
| National Defence Academy (NDA) (Only for Male Candidates) | |
| Vacancies Per Course | 300 (Twice a year) Army – 195 Air Force – 66 Navy – 39 |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Mar and Oct Notified by UPSC |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age | 16 ½ to 19 yrs |
| Born Between | 2nd Jan to 1st Jul for Dec Course and 2nd Jul to 1st Jan for Jul Course |
| Qualification | 12th Class of 10+2 System of Edn of Equivalent for Army and with Physics and Maths for AF/Navy |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| Application to be Received by | 10-15 Nov for Jan Course and 10-15 Apr for Jul Course |
| Likely SSB Date | Sep to Oct and Jan to Apr |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Jan and Jul |
| Training Academy | NDA , Khadakwasla, Pune |
| Duration of Trg | 3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yrs at IMA |
| 10+2 Tech Entry Scheme (TES) (Only for Male Candidates) | |
| Vacancies Per Course | 85 (Twice a year) |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Apr and Sep Notified by Additional Directorate General of Recruiting |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age | 16 ½ to 19 yrs |
| Born Between | 1st Jul to 1st Jul for Jan Course and 1st Jan to 1 Jan for Jul Course |
| Qualification | 10+2 Physics, Chemistry & Maths (aggregate 70% and above to apply) |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| Application to be Received by | 30 Jun and 31 Oct |
| Likely SSB Date | Aug to Oct and Feb to Apr |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Jan and Jul |
| Training Academy | IMA Dehradun |
| Duration of Trg | 5 Yrs (1 Yrs IMA & 4 Yrs CTWS) Permanent Commission after 4 Yrs |
- After Graduation (B.A./ B.Sc./ B.Com/ BCA/ B.E./B.Tech)
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) -(Only for Male candidates) | |
| Vacancies Per Course | 250 (Twice a year) |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in Mar/Apr and Sep/Oct |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age | 19 to 24 yrs |
| Born Between | 2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Jan Course. 2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Jul Course. |
| Qualification | Graduation from Recognised University. |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| Application to be Received by | May and Oct |
| Likely SSB Date | Sep / Oct and Mar / Apr |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Jan and Jul |
| Training Academy | IMA Dehradun |
| Duration of Trg | 1 ½ Yrs |
| Short Service Commission Non Tech Men | |
| Vacancies Per Course | 175 (Twice a year) |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in Mar/Apr and Sep/Oct |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age | 19 to 25 yrs |
| Born Between | 2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Apr Course. 2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Oct Course. |
| Qualification | Graduation from Recognised University. |
| Marital Status | Un Married / Married |
| Application to be Received by | May and Oct |
| Likely SSB Date | Oct / Nov and July / Aug |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Apr and Oct |
| Training Academy | OTA Chennai |
| Duration of Trg | 49 Weeks |
| Short Service Commission Non Tech Women | |
| Vacancies Per Course | 175 (Twice a year) |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in Mar/Apr and Sep/Oct |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age | 19 to 25 yrs |
| Born Between | 2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Apr Course. 2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Oct Course. |
| Qualification | Graduation / Post Graduation from Recognised University. |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| Application to be Received by | May and Oct |
| Likely SSB Date | Apr and Oct / Nov |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Jan and Jul |
| Training Academy | OTA Chennai |
| Duration of Trg | 49 Weeks |
- For Engineers (Only B.E./ B.Tech)
| University Entry Scheme (Only Male candidates) | |
| Vacancies Per Course | 60 |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in May |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age | 19 to 25 yrs for Final Year, 18 to 24 yrs for Pre Final Year |
| Born Between | 2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Jul Course. |
| Qualification | Final and Pre Final year students of Engineering Degree Course |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| Application to be Received by | 31 Jul |
| Likely SSB Date | Jan to Mar for final year Aug to Oct for Pre final year |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Jul |
| Training Academy | IMA |
| Duration of Trg | One Year |
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| Vacancies Per Course | As Notified (Twice a Year) | |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Apr and Oct | |
| Eligibility Criteria | ||
| Age | 20 to 27 yrs | |
| Born Between | 2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Jan Course. 2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Jul Course |
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| Qualification | BE / B Tech in notified streams of Engineers | |
| Marital Status | Un Married / Married | |
| Application to be Received by | Apr / May and Oct / Nov | |
| Likely SSB Date | Mar / Apr and Sep / Oct | |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Jan and Jul | |
| Training Academy | IMA | |
| Duration of Trg | One Year | |
| Short Service Commission Tech Men | |
| Vacancies Per Course | 50 (Twice a year) |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Apr and Oct |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age | 20 to 27 yrs |
| Born Between | 2nd Apr to 1st Apr for Apr Course. 2nd Oct to 1st Oct for Oct Course. |
| Qualification | Engineering Degree in notified discipline |
| Marital Status | Un Married / Married |
| Application to be Received by | Apr / May and Oct / Nov |
| Likely SSB Date | Dec-Jan and Jun-Jul |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Apr and Oct |
| Training Academy | OTA Chennai |
| Duration of Trg | 49 Weeks |
| Short Service Commission Tech Women | |
| Vacancies Per Course | As Notified (Twice a year) |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Dec/Jan and Jun / Jul |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age | 19 to 25 yrs |
| Born Between | 2nd Apr to 1st Apr for Apr Course. 2nd Oct to 1st Oct for Oct Course. |
| Qualification | Engineering Degree in notified discipline |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| Application to be Received by | Feb / Mar and Jul / Aug |
| Likely SSB Date | Nov to Jan for Apr Course and May to July for Oct Course |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Oct and Apr |
| Training Academy | OTA Chennai |
| Duration of Trg | 49 Weeks |
- NCC Special Entry :-
| NCC (SPL) Entry Men | |
| Vacancies Per Course | 50 (Twice a Year) |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Apr / Oct |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age | 19 to 25 yrs |
| Born Between | 2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Apr Course. 2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Oct Course |
| Qualification | Graduate with with 50% Aggregate marks, 2 Yrs service in NCC Senior Div Army with minimum ‘B’ Grade in ‘C’ Certificate Exam. |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| Application to be Received by | Oct / Nov and Apr / May through NCC Dte |
| Likely SSB Date | Jan and Aug |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Apr and Oct |
| Training Academy | OTA, Channai |
| Duration of Trg | 49 Weeks |
| NCC (SPL) Entry Women | |
| Vacancies Per Course | As notified |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Apr / Oct |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age | 19 to 25 yrs |
| Born Between | 2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Apr Course. 2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Oct Course |
| Qualification | Graduate with with 50% Aggregate marks, 2 Yrs service in NCC Senior Div Army with minimum ‘B’ Grade in ‘C’ Certificate Exam. |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| Application to be Received by | Oct / Nov and Apr / May through NCC Dte |
| Likely SSB Date | Nov to Jan for Apr Course and May to July for Oct Course |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Apr and Oct |
| Training Academy | OTA, Channai |
| Duration of Trg | 49 Weeks |
- Post Graduation (M.A./ M.Sc.)
| TGC Education (AEC) only male candidates | |
| Vacancies Per Course | As Notified (Twice a Year) |
| Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper | Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Apr and Oct |
| Eligibility Criteria | |
| Age | 23 to 27 yrs |
| Born Between | 2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Jan Course. 2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Jul Course |
| Qualification | MA / MSC in 1st or 2nd division in notified subjects from recognised university |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| Application to be Received by | Apr / May and Oct / Nov |
| Likely SSB Date | Mar / Apr and Sep / Oct |
| Date Commencement of Trg | Jan and Jul |
| Training Academy | IMA |
| Duration of Trg | One Year |
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the above post is just like any other site giving information about how to join the Armed Forces but although it has covered mostly …it lacks the information about JAG….thats too is a method which any student of LLb can join the ranks of INDIAN ARMY……….many peoples lack this information ..so i kindly request the moderators to add up an article explaining what JAG is and how it can be joined.