Joining the Indian Army after graduation is a noble aspiration, one that offers the opportunity to serve your country, while also enjoying a fulfilling career. A degree can actually open up multiple avenues for entry into the armed forces, providing you with a range of options. Below are some of the best ways to join the Indian Army after graduation:

Note: All these entries are conducted twice a year.

CDS Entry

CDS Exam conducted by UPSC shortlists candidates  for SSB interview and subsequently selected candidates who get their name in Final Merit List are issued joining letter for the following academies as per their preference

• Indian Military Academy, Dehradun

Eligibility:

• 19-24 years
• Graduation Degree from any recognized institution

Training Period: 18 months

Nature Of Commission: Permanent

Approx Number of seats: Around 100 each term

• Officers Training Academy

Eligibility:

(i) 19-25 years, (ii) Graduation Degree from any recognized institution

Training Period: 49 weeks

Nature Of Commission: Temporary                                

Approx Number of seats:  Around 170 each  term

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NCC Entry:

Nature of commission: Temporary

Age Criteria: 19-25 years at time of joining

Graduation: Minimum of 50 percent marks aggregate in Graduation

NCC: Minimum B grade in NCC ‘C’ Certificate Examination

Training: 49 weeks at OTA, Chennai

Approx Number of seats: Around 50 each term

Process: Candidates apply for NCC entry as per notification on joinindianarmy website. Shortlisted candidates will undergo the same process of SSB Interview, followed by medicals and then issued joining letters as per all India merit lists based on marks secured in SSB Interview.

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Note: In all the above entries candidates have to be unmarried to be eligible.

For Candidates who have done their graduation in B.Tech, there are additional entries including TGC, and SSC(Tech) which will be discussed in a later post

Conclusion:

To join the Indian Army as a commissioned officer through any entry you will have to get recommended in the SSB Interview. Complete details are discussed in the following blog: 5 Days SSB Procedure.

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