DIFFERENT ENTRIES OF INDIAN ARMY
1. Entry Schemes for Men
2. Entry Schemes for Women
1. Entry Schemes for Men:
- Intermediate(10+2)
- Graduate UPSC
- Graduate Non-UPSC
- Graduate Technical Entry
- Service Entry
- Miscellaneous Entry
- Intermediate(10+2):
- NDA (National Defence Academy):
- Vacancies per Course: 320(Twice a year) ->ARMY: 208, NAVY: 70, AIR FORCE: 42.
- Notification published in Employment News and leading daily Newspaper: June & Dec Notified by UPSC
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Age: 161/2 to 191/2 years as on the first day of the month in which course is due to commence.
- Qualification: 12th class of 10+2 system of Education of Equivalent for ARMY and with Physics & Mathematics for NAVY/AIR FORCE.
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- How to Apply: Apply online on UPSC Website as per the dates given in the Notification in the month of June & Dec.
- Likely SSB Dates: Sept-Oct for Jan Course & Jan-Apr for Jul Course.
- Commencement of Training: Jan & July.
- Training Academy: NDA, Khadakwasla, Pune.
- Duration of Training: 3 yrs at NDA 1 yr at IMA.
- TES 10+2 (Technical Entry Scheme):
- Vacancies per Course: 90(Twice a year)
- Notification published in Employment News and leading daily Newspaper: Notified by DG Recruiting AG’s Branch IHQ of MOD (Army) in May/June & Oct/Nov.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Age: 161/2 to 191/2 years as on the first day of the month in which course is due to commence.
- Qualification: 10+2 PCM (aggregate 70% and above to apply).
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- How to Apply: Apply on the official website of DG Recruiting www.joinindianarmy.nic.in as Notified in the Notification.
- Likely SSB Dates: Aug-Oct & Feb-Apr.
- Commencement of Training: Jan & July.
- Training Academy: OTA Gaya.
- Duration of Training: 5 (1 yr at OTA Gaya& 4 yrs at CTWS) Permanent Commission after 4 yrs.
Phase 1: 1 year Pre-commission training at OTA, Gaya & 3 years at CME Pune/MCTE Mhow/MCEME Secunderabad.
Phase 2: 1 year Post-commission training at CME Pune/MCTE Mhow/MCEME Secunderabad.
- Graduate UPSC:
- IMA (Indian Military Academy):
- Vacancies per Course:200(Twice a year)
- Notification published in Employment News and leading daily Newspaper: Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in Jul & Nov.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Age: 19to 24 years.
- Qualification: Graduation from Recognized University.
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- How to Apply: Apply online on UPSC website as per the dates given in the Notification in the month of July&Nov.
- Likely SSB Dates:Aug/Sept & Feb/Mar.
- Commencement of Training: Jan & July.
- Training Academy: IMA, Dehradun.
- Duration of Training:11/2 year.
- OTA SSC (Non-Tech)
Officers Training Academy (Non-Technical Men)
- Vacancies per Course:175(Twice a year)
- Notification published in Employment News and leading daily Newspaper: Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in Jul & Nov.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Age: 19to 25 years.
- Qualification: Graduation from Recognized University.
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- How to Apply: Apply online on UPSC website as per the dates given in the Notification in the month of July & Nov.
- Likely SSB Dates: Nov/Dec & May/June.
- Commencement of Training: Oct & April.
- Training Academy: OTA, Chennai.
- Duration of Training: 49 weeks.
- Graduate Non UPSC:
- SSC (JAG):
JAG Men
- Vacancies per Course: 10 (As Notified) (Twice a year)
- Notification published in Employment News and leading daily Newspaper: Notified by DG Recruiting/AG branch in Jul/Aug & Jan/Feb.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Age: 21to 27 years.
- Qualification: Graduation in LLB with 55% marks. Eligible with Bar Council of India/State.
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- How to Apply: Apply online on official website of DG Rtg www.joinindianarmy.nic.inas Notified in the Notification.
- Likely SSB Dates: Dec/Jan & July/Aug.
- Commencement of Training: Apr & Oct.
- Training Academy: OTA, Chennai.
- Duration of Training: 49 weeks.
- SSC (NCC):
NCC (SPL) Entry Men
- Vacancies per Course: 50 (Twice a year)
- Notification published in Employment News and leading daily Newspaper: Notified by DG Recruiting/AG branch in June & Dec.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Age: 19to 25 years.
- Qualification: Graduate in with 50% aggregate marks, 3 years’ service in NCC Senior Division Army with minimum ‘B’ grade in ‘C’ Certificate Exam.
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- How to Apply: Apply online as Notified in the Notification through NCC Dte.
- Likely SSB Dates: Dec/Jan & June/July.
- Commencement of Training: Apr & Oct.
- Training Academy: OTA, Chennai.
- Duration of Training: 49 weeks.
- Graduate Technical Entries;
- TGC (Technical Graduate Course) for engineers:
- Vacancies per Course:60 (As Notified) (Twice a year)
- Notification published in Employment News and leading daily Newspaper: Notified by DG Rtg/AG Branch in Mar/Apr & Sept/Oct.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Age: 20to 27 years.
- Qualification: BE/BTech in notified streams of Engineering.
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- How to Apply: Apply online on official website of DG Rtg www.joinindianarmy.nic.in as Notified in the Notification.
- Likely SSB Dates: Mar/Apr & Sept/Oct.
- Commencement of Training: Jan & July.
- Training Academy: IMA, Dehradun.
- Duration of Training: 1 year.
- SSC(Short Service Commission) Tech Entry (Men):
- Vacancies per Course: 100 (As Notified) (Twice a year)
- Notification published in Employment News and leading daily Newspaper: Notified by DG Rtg/AG Branch in Jun/July & Dec/Jan.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Age: 20to 27 years.
Qualification: Engineering degree in notified streams.
Marital Status: Unmarried
How to Apply: Apply online on official website of DG Rtg www.joinindianarmy.nic.in as Notified in the Notification.
Likely SSB Dates: Dec-Jan & June-July.
Commencement of Training:April&Oct.
Training Academy:OTA, Chennai.
Duration of Training: 49 weeks.
- AEC (Men):
- Vacancies per Course: 20 (As Notified) (Twice a year)
- Notification published in Employment News and leading daily Newspaper: Notified by DG Rtg/AG Branch in Mar/Apr & Sept/Oct.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
Age: 23to 27 years.
Qualification: MA/MSc in 1st or 2nd division in Notified subjects from Recognized University.
Marital Status: Married and Unmarried
How to Apply: Apply online on official website of DG Rtg www.joinindianarmy.nic.in as Notified in the Notification.
Likely SSB Dates: Mar/Apr & Sept/Oct.
Commencement of Training: Jan & July.
Training Academy: IMA, Dehradun.
Duration of Training: 1 year.
- Service Entry:
- ACC:
- Vacancies per Course: 75 (Twice a year).
- Notification published in Employment News and leading daily Newspaper: Notified by MP Directorate/AGs Br through Units in Mar & Aug.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Age: 20to 27 years, minimum service 2 years can apply.
- Qualification: 10+2 Pattern Class 12th Pass or Equivalent. Should have qualified ACC written test.
- Marital Status: Unmarried/Married
- Likely SSB Dates:Sept to Nov for Jan Course & Mar to May for July Course.
- Training Academy:ACC Wing at IMA, Dehradun.
- Duration of Training:4years (3 yrs in ACC Wing & 1 yr at IMA).
- PC (SL):
- Vacancies per Course: 100 (Once in a year)
- Notification published in Employment News and leading daily Newspaper: Notified by MP Directorate/AGs Br through Units in April & July.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Age:Minimum age 42 yrs, 45 yrs for Engineers & 45 yrs for IOB Minimum service 10 yrs.
- Qualification:Matric & above.
- Marital Status: Unmarried/Married Service JCOs/NCOs excluding Sepoys.
- Likely SSB Dates: Sept and Oct for July course.
- Training Academy:AEC Centre & College, Pachmarhi & IMA, Dehradun.
- Duration of Training: 8 weeks at AEC Centre & College, Pachmarhi & 4 weeks at IMA
- SCO:
- Vacancies per Course: 100 (Twice in a year)
- Notification published in Employment News and leading daily Newspaper: Notified by MP Directorate/AGs Br through Units in April & July.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Age: Between 30-35 yrs minimum service of 5 yrs can apply.
- Qualification: Matric with One Year Diploma or Above.
- Marital Status: Unmarried/Married.
- Likely SSB Dates: July/Aug for Jan Course & Nov/Dec for July course.
- Training Academy: OTA Gaya.
- Duration of Training: 8 weeks at AEC Centre & College, Pachmarhi & 1 year at OTA Gaya.
- Miscellaneous Entries:
- Territorial Army(TA):
- Vacancies per Course: Notified by Line Directorate (Twice in a Year).
- Tentative Month of Publication of Notification: Notified by TA Directorate.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Age: 18-42 years.
- Qualification: Graduate from a Recognized University.
- Marital Status: Unmarried/Married.
- Likely SSB Dates: Aug/Sept & May/June.
- Training:
- Recruit Training: 30 days under TA Battalion
- Annual Training Camp: Two calendar months in each training year.
- Post Training Commission: 3 months in IMA within 2 years of commissioning.
- RVC:
- Vacancies per Course: Notified by Line Directorate.
- Tentative Month of Publication of Notification: Nov/Dec, Notified by RVC Directorate.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Age: 21-32 years.
- Qualification: BVSc & AH.
- Marital Status: Unmarried/Married.
- Likely SSB Dates: Sept/Oct.
- Training Academy: RVC, Meerut.
- Duration of Training: 3 months.
c. AMC (NT):
- Vacancies per Course: Notified by Line Directorate.
- Tentative Month of Publication of Notification: Notified by AMC Directorate.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Age: Max 42 years.
- Qualification: Minimum Matric.
- Marital Status: Unmarried/Married.
- Likely SSB Dates: Nov/Dec.
- Training Academy: AMC Centre & College.
- Duration of Training: 3 months.
d. APS:
- Vacancies per Course: Notified by Line Directorate.
- Tentative Month of Publication of Notification: Notified by APS Directorate.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Age: Max 45 years.
- Qualification: Minimum Matric.
- Marital Status: Unmarried/Married.
- Likely SSB Dates: Sept/Oct.
2. Entry Schemes for Women:
- Graduate UPSC
- Graduate Non-UPSC
- Graduate Technical Entry
- Graduate UPSC:
- SSCW (Non Tech):
Short Service Commission Non-Technical Women
- Vacancies per Course: 12 (Twice a year)
- Notification published in Employment News and leading daily Newspaper: Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in Jul & Nov.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Age: 19to 25 years.
- Qualification: Graduation from Recognized University.
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- How to Apply: Apply online on UPSC website as per the dates given in the Notification in the month of July & Nov.
- Likely SSB Dates: June/July & Nov/Dec.
- Commencement of Training: Oct & April.
- Training Academy: OTA, Chennai.
- Duration of Training: 49 weeks.
- Graduate Non-UPSC:
- SSCW (Non Tech):
NCC (SPL) Entry Women
- Vacancies per Course: 4 (Twice a year)
- Notification published in Employment News and leading daily Newspaper: Notified by Directorate General Recruiting/AG branch in June & Dec.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Age: 19to 25 years.
- Qualification: Graduate in with 50% aggregate marks, 3 years’ service in NCC Senior Division Army with minimum ‘B’ grade in ‘C’ Certificate Exam.
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- How to Apply: Apply online as Notified in the Notification through NCC Dte.
- Likely SSB Dates: Dec/Jan & June/July.
- Commencement of Training: Apr & Oct.
- Training Academy: OTA, Chennai.
- Duration of Training: 49 weeks.
- SSCW (JAG):
JAG Women
- Vacancies per Course: 4 (As Notified) (Twice a year)
- Notification published in Employment News and leading daily Newspaper: Notified by DG Recruiting/AG branch in Jul/Aug & Jan/Feb.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Age: 21to 27 years.
- Qualification: Graduation in LLB with 55% marks. Eligible with Bar Council of India/State.
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- How to Apply: Apply online on official website of DG Rtg www.joinindianarmy.nic.in as Notified in the Notification.
- Likely SSB Dates: Dec/Jan & July/Aug.
- Commencement of Training: Apr & Oct.
- Training Academy: OTA, Chennai.
- Duration of Training: 49 weeks.
- Graduate Technical Entry:
- Short Service Commission (Technical) Women
- Vacancies per Course: 20 (As Notified) (Twice a year)
- Notification published in Employment News and leading daily Newspaper: Notified by Directorate General Recruiting/AG Branch in Jun/July & Dec/Jan.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA:
- Age: 20to 27 years.
- Qualification: Engineering degree in notified streams.
- Marital Status: Unmarried
- How to Apply: Apply online on official website of DG Rtg www.joinindianarmy.nic.in as Notified in the Notification.
- Likely SSB Dates: Dec-Jan & June-July.
- Commencement of Training: April & Oct.
- Training Academy: OTA, Chennai.
Duration of Training: 49 weeks.