Career in Indian Armed Forces

Ministry Of DefenceMinistry of Defence is charged with co-ordinating and supervising all agencies and functions of the government relating directly to national security and the Indian armed forcesLargest budget of the federal departments of IndiaPresent Defence Minister Mr. Arun Jaitley

Indian Armed ForcesConsists of four uniformed servicesIndian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Airforce and Indian Coast GuardChief of Army Staff Gen. Bikram SinghChief of Naval Staff Admiral Robin DhowanChief of Air Staff Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha

Indian Army

Career in Indian ArmyPermanent CommissionAfter XIIthThe National Defence Academy, PuneTake NDA entrance exam right after class XI/XII. Age 16.5-19 yrs, menUPSC exam => 5-day Service Selection Board interview => MedicalIndian Military Academy, DehradunTechnical Entry where you apply after your 12th ExamsAFMC, PuneMBBS Course for 130 candidates with 25 femaleAdmission based on AIPMT Successful candidates are called for Test of English, Logic and Reasoning exam (ToELR)An Psychological test cum Personal Interview is also conductedBased on above three a final merit list is published

Career in Indian ArmyAfter GraduationIndian Military Academy, DehradunIn Final Year of Graduation, apply for Combined Defence Services Exam=>SSB=>MedialTechnical Graduate CourseEligibility B.E./B.Tech., Age 20-27 yrs, married-unmarriedTraining Academy IMAApply Directly => SSB => Medical

Career in Indian ArmyShort Service Commission: Commissioned Officer for 10 yearsAt the end of this period you have two options. Either elect for a Permanent Commission or opt out.Selection: CDS=>SSB=>MEDICALOnce selected, you go to the Officers Training Academy at Chennai for training.

Career in Indian Navy

Career in Indian NavyAfter XIIth: NDAAfter GraduationShort Service Commission (GS):BE/BTech 60%, Age 19-25, MenShort Service Commission (Submarine-Engineering): BE/BTech 60%, Age 19-25, MenNaval Architect (SSC): BE/B.Tech in Naval Architecture / Mech/Civil/ Aeronautics / Metallurgical /Aerospace 60%, Age 21-25, Men/WomenPC Logistics cadre: B Com/ M Com/ MA (Economics)/ BA (Economics)/ MBA/ BBA/ BBM/ MCA/ BCA/ BSC(IT)/ BTech/ BE etc.Men, 19.5-25 yrsSSC-ATC: Ist Class Science Graduate with Physics /Maths/Electronics or MSc with Physics/Maths/ Electronics, Men/Women, 55%, 19.5-25 yrsSSC Law Cadre: A Degree in Law qualifying for enrolment as an Advocate under the Advocates Act 1961, 55%, 22-27 yrs

Career in Indian Coast GuardAssistant Commandant (GD): Bachelor's Degree in any discipline of any recognized university with Mathematics and Physics as subjects upto class XII of 10+2+3, male/female,21-25 yearsHeight: 157cms male, 152cms female

Indian Air Force

Career in Indian Air ForceAfter XIIthNDAAirman: XII Maths/Physics with 50% marks or Diploma Course with 50% marksAfter GraduationCDSUES: University Entry Exam, Age 18-28 yrs, appearing in pre final year of BE/ B Tech degree with aggregate 60% marksAFCAT: Air Force Common Aptitude Test. For admission to Flying, Technical and Ground duties.Flying Duty: Age 19-23 yearsTechnical Duty: 4 yr degreeGround Duty: Graduation

National Defence Academy

Age between16 to 19 yrs as of first day of the month in which course is due to commenceQualification12th Class of 10+2 System of Education/Equivalent for Army and with Physics and Maths for AF/NavyMarital StatusUnmarriedApplication to be Received byAs per UPSC notificationLikely SSB DateSep to Oct and Jan to AprDate Commencement of TrainingJan and JulTraining AcademyNDA , Khadakwasla, PuneDuration of Training3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yrs at IMA(For Army cadets)/3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yrs at Naval Academy(For Naval cadets)/3 Yrs at NDA and 1 & 1/2 Yrs at AFA Hyderabad (For AF cadets)Selection ProcdeureWritten exam constitutes 2 subjects, Maths and General Ability Test. Each is given the time limit 2 Hours. Max marks for Maths is 300 & General ability is 600. Only Multiple Choice Questions On clearing written, candidates are called for SSB interviewsOn clearing SSB, candidates are recommended for Medical/Fitness test

Service Selection BoardStage 1: ScreeningVerbal and Non-verbal TestPPDT: Picture Perception and Discussion TestStage 2: Psychological TestThematic Apperception Test [TAT]Word Association Test [WAT]Situation Reaction Test [SRT] Self Description Test [SDT]Stage 3: GTOStage 4: Personal InterviewStage 5: Conference

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