Career in Indian Armed Forces

The Indian Armed Forces are military forces of India which comprises four professional uniformed services namely:

• The Indian Army
• Indian Air Force
• Indian Navy
• Paramilitary organizations

Various inter-service institutions also serve the country along with the Indian Armed Forces. The Ministry of Defence (MoD) is responsible for the management of armed forces in India. An Army or ground force is a fighting power that fights primarily on land. It is the land-based military branch, service branch or armed service of a nation or state.

An Air Force, also known in some countries as air army, is the national military organization that primarily conducts aerial warfare. It is the division of a nation's armed services that is liable for aerial warfare as distinct from an army, navy, or a marine corps. A Navy or maritime force is a fleet of waterborne military vessels and its associated naval aviation, both sea-based and land-based.

Why Army, Air Force, Navy are better

• Ultimate Opportunity to serve the country

There is no doubt that the armed forces remain on standby for a war, with that the armed forces also, serve in the different affairs occurring in the country and around the world. Be it the floods in J&K or a bridge collapsing three days before the commencement of Commonwealth Games (2010, Delhi), the Indian armed forces has served the country.

• Makes you CEO from Day One

An Army Officer gets the opportunity to lead a team of patriotic army men who are willing to put their life at risk with just one command at their helm. No other company will give you such responsibility and this is what make it unique and outstanding.

• Life Less Ordinary

The armed forces give you opportunities which no other organization can. Climbing mountains, dangling mid air, running drones, working with latest and best technologies, combat free fall specialist, teaches lessons you cannot learn at other jobs, team management, time management and many more privileges can be availed, which is why life seems less ordinary.

• Uniform Magic

The strength of an armed personnel comes from their uniform and stars on the shoulder.

• The Passing Out Parade

It is the point when the cadet completes his/her training and walks through the ANTIM PAG after which they become an officer and adds two stars on their uniform, all this is viewed by the parents which is honourable and pleasing to their eyes.

• Respect Wherever You Go

Speaking the admiration, you will command from your soldiers, subordinates, the society and even your family is something which comes less in other professions. You become a role model to your children and many others.

• Scope for Higher Education

Technical Officers have the chance to pursue M. Tech. from IIT Delhi, Chennai and Mumbai in the course of their profession since seats are reserved for Armed Forces.

• Great Post Retirement Options

After retirement, the Officers of the Armed Forces has experience and knowledge base which are the most sought-after commodity for leadership roles in big companies.

The armed forces nurture each officer into a leader. Hence, post retirement job is very probable and equally attractive.

Upcoming entry schemes

SSC (T) 49 and SSCW (T) 20 Course
Indian Army conducts two technical recruitment for engineering graduates, SSC tech 49 course for men and SSC Tech 20 course for women.
Through these two courses, Army will pile up the vacancies in its technical branch. Army shortlists candidates based on their educational performance and sends call letters for SSB interviews.
Final selection will be made based on recommendations from Service Selection Boards(SSB).

NCC 41 for Men and Women Course of Indian Army
Indian Army conducts special entry courses for candidates with NCC C level certificates. Indian Army has released notification of NCC 41 special entry for men and women.

TGC 126 Course

A notification will be released in the third week of May,2017. Engineering male graduates are eligible to apply for TGC 126 course. Army will shortlist candidates for SSB interviews based on the marks scored by the candidates in first six semesters of engineering.

10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES) 38 Course

Army has released 10+2 TES 38 course notification recently. All candidates who have passed 10+2 exam with 70% and above are eligible to apply for TES course. Applicants will be shortlisted by Army based on their 10+2 marks and thus will be called for SSB interviews.

SSB

The Service Selection Board (SSB) undertakes SSB Interview to assess likely candidates for recruitment in the Army, Navy and Air Force.
It has been set up by the Ministry of Defence and the benchmarks on which the candidates are assessed comprise intelligence, personality, compatibility and potential.

Eligibility

• For males:
  • Born on or after 2 January 1991 and not after 1 January 1996.
  • In case of Air force Academy, a person should be born on or after 2 January 1992 and on or before 1st January 1996.
• For females:
  • Born on or after 2 January 1990 and on or before 1 January 1996.
  • Unmarried or widow.

Qualification:

• Naval Academy: A bachelor's degree in engineering.
• Air Force Academy: A degree in B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics; B.E. and B. Tech.
• Indian Military Academy and Officers' Training Academy: Degree or equivalent from a recognized university.

Force Wise Fitness Criteria

Army

• Male requirement: 15 Push-ups, 45 Sit-ups (feet held), 7.5 Shuttle run score.
• Female requirement: 8 Push-ups, 45 Sit-ups (feet held), 7.5 Shuttle run score.

Air Force

• Male requirement: 10 Push-ups, 20 Sit-ups (feet held), 6.5 Shuttle run score.
• Female requirement: 4 Push-ups, 20 Sit-ups (feet held), 6.5 Shuttle run score.

Navy

• Male requirement: 15 Push-ups, 20 Sit-ups (feet held), 6.1 Shuttle run score.
• Female requirement: 6 Push-ups, 20 Sit-ups (feet held), 6.1 Shuttle run score.

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