Open Guide – Indian Army is the second largest army in the whole world. The motto of Indian Army is ‘Service before self’. Youth consider themselves lucky to be inducted into the army as Officers .There are plenty of opportunities for men in the army than women .Men are recruited into the army through various schemes and exams held around the year.
Men are recruited into the army as Officers, medical officers, advocates and on general duty. The Indian army as the saying says it is a way of life. The life in the army provides the best facilities in a healthy way. Everybody gets paid well for their service in the army and after retirement. You get the best ambience of lodging, social life, sports and medical life in the Indian Army. Joining the army is possible both after finishing school and after graduation.
There are numerous ways to join Indian army. The ways to join Indian army for men are given below:-
1) National Defense Academy
National Defense Academy provides admission to the students to train them as officers and provide stem with degree in non technical subjects.
Age Limit – 16 ½ yrs - 19 ½ yrs
Eligibility – Plus two with Physics and Mathematics
Possible dates for Notification: June and December
2) 10 + 2 TES
10 + 2 Technical Entry Scheme provide the men to join the army and they will be awarded a degree on engineering in the end of four yrs. The candidates will have training for five years (1 yr at OTA GAYA and & 4yrs at CTWS)
Age Limit -16 ½ yrs - 19 ½ yrs
Eligibility - Plus two with Physics and Mathematics
Possible dates for Notification: May/June & October /November
3) Indian Military Academy
Candidates those who wish to join the Indian army can opt for Indian Military Academy Entry (direct).Students will have 1 ½ yrs training at the Indian Military Academy.
Age Limit – 19 – 24 yrs
Eligibility-Graduation from is recognized university
Possible Dates for notification: July and November
4) Officers Training Academy (non-technical)
Students will have a 49 weeks training at Officers Training Academy, Chennai
Age Limit - 19 – 24 yrs
Eligibility – Graduation from a recognized University
Possible Dates for Notification: July and November
5) SSC(JAG )(Judge Advocate General)
The Students will have training at the OTA, Chennai
Age Limit-21 - 27 yrs
Eligibility- Graduate in Law
Possible Dates for Notification: July /August and Jan/Feb
6) NCC Special Entry( Men)
The candidates will have 49 weeks of training in OTA , Chennai
Age Limit -19 -25 yrs
Eligibility – Candidate must have 50% marks for graduation and two yrs service in NCC Senior Division Army
Possible dates for Notification- June and December
7) Graduate Technical Entries for Men
i) University Entry Scheme
The candidates will have one year training at Indian Military Academy, Dehradun
Age Limit -18 -24 yrs
Eligibility – Pre final students of notified engineering streams
Possible Dates for Notification – June/July
ii) Technical Graduate Course (Engineers)
The candidates will have an year training at IMA, Dehradun
Age Limit- 20 - 27 yrs
Eligibility – BE or B Tech
Possible Dates for Notification – Mar/April and Sept/October
iii) SSC Technical (men)
Students will have 49 weeks of training at the OTA, Academy
Age Limit – 20 – 27 yrs
Eligibility – Engineering degree from a recognized university
Possible dates for Notification – June/July and Dec/Jan
iv) AEC(men)
Age Limit – 23 – 27 yrs
Eligibility – MA or MSc
Possible dates for Notification- Mar/April and Sept/Oct
Miscellaneous Entries
8) Territorial Army
Age Limit -18 – 42 yrs
Eligibility – Graduation form a recognized university
9) RVC(Remount Vetinary Corps)
Age Limit – 21-32 yrs
Eligibility – BVSc and AH
10) Army Medical Corps (AMC)
Age Limit - Maximum age 42 yrs
11) Army Postal Service
Age Limit – Maximum 42 yrs
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Captain
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Major
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Lieutenant Colonel
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Colonel
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Brigadier
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Major General
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Lieutenant General
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General
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Field Marshal
Indian Army will provide with the best package in the country. You don’t have to worry the army will give you the best treatment in the whole world. The salary in the Indian Army will be the best in the country according to ranks.
