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Indian Army – Entries Career Options

DIFFERENT ENTRIES OF INDIAN ARMY

1. Entry Schemes for Men

2. Entry Schemes for Women

1. Entry Schemes for Men:

  1. Intermediate(10+2)
  2. Graduate UPSC
  3. Graduate Non-UPSC
  4. Graduate Technical Entry
  5. Service Entry
  6. Miscellaneous Entry
  1. Intermediate(10+2):
  1. 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.

  1. Graduate UPSC:
  1. 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.
  1. Graduate Non UPSC:
  1. 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.
  1. Graduate Technical Entries;
  1. 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:
  1.  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:
  1. 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:

  1. Graduate UPSC
  2. Graduate Non-UPSC
  3. Graduate Technical Entry
  1. Graduate UPSC:
  1. 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.
  1. Graduate Non-UPSC:
  1. 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.
  1. Graduate Technical Entry:
  1.  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.