Type of entry |
Month of commencement of Course |
Age at the time of Joining
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Educational Qualification
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Mode of Selection
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How to Apply |
1. National Defence Academy |
Jan. and July |
161/2– 19 yrs |
12th standard of 10+2 system of Education or equivalent |
NDA Exam by UPSC and SSB interview |
Apply in response to advertisement in March / April & Oct. / Nov.
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2. Indian Military Academy
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a) Direct Entry
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Jan. and July
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19 – 24 yrs |
Degree or equivalent at the time of Joining the Course |
Combined Defence Services Exam (CDSE) conducted by UPSC, and SSB interview |
Apply in response to advertisement in March /April and Sep./ Oct.
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b) TGC
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(i) Engineering Graduates |
Jan. and July |
20 – 27 yrs |
Engineering Degree in notified discipline
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Combined Defence Services Exam (CDSE) conducted by UPSC, and SSB interview |
Apply in response to advertisement in March /April and Sep./ Oct.
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(ii) Post Graduates(AEC) |
Jan. and July |
23 – 27 yrs |
Post Graduate in notified Subject with Ist /2nd div. |
SSB interview
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c) University Entry Scheme
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July
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19 – 25 yrs (Fy)
18– 24 yrs (PFy)
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Final and Pre-final years students of Engineering degree course.
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Campus interview and
SSB interview
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Apply in response to advertisement in Apr./May
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d) 10+2 TES |
Jan. and July |
161/2– 191/2 yrs |
10+2 Pass with
70% aggregate in PCM
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Apply directly to the Recruiting Directorate
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Apply in response to advertisement inMay and Nov.
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3. Officers Training Academy
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a) Short Service Commission (Non–technical)
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Apr. and Oct
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19 – 25 yrs
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Degree or equivalent at the time of joining the course.
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CDSE conducted by UPSC and SSB interview
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Apply in response to advertisement in
March / April & Sep / Oct
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b) Short Service Commission
(Technical)
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Apr. and Oct
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20 – 27 yrs
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Engineering Degree in notified discipline.
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SSB interview
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Apply in response to advertisement in
March / April & Sep / Oct
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c) Short Service Commission (NCC Special Scheme)
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Apr. and Oct
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19 – 25 yrs
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Graduate with 50% aggregate marks, two years service in NCC Sr. Division, Army with minimum ‘B’ Grade in ‘C’ certificate Exam.
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SSB interview
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Apply in response to advertisement in
Dec. / Jan. & June/ July
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d) Women Special Entry
Scheme (Officers)
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Apr. and Oct
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19 – 27 yrs
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Graduate/Post Graduate/ LLB/ Professional Engineering Graduate
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SSB interview
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Apply in response to advertisement in
June & Dec.
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