Indian Armed Forces Careers: It is well-known that the Defence sector offers a prestigious life during the service and after retirement as well. Looking at the soldiers in the movies and on TV, almost all of us, at some point of time have wished to wear that Uniform and serve the nation. However, joining the Defence Forces as an officer is not an easy task. One needs to be exceptionally good in academics and physically as well as mentally fit. The Defence Forces are very particular in their selection procedure. They only select the best, considering the harsh conditions the soldiers have to live and work in.
In general, many students ask a common question, How to Join Indian Armed Forces after 10th? So, the answer to the question related to Armed Forces careers is – one cannot join Indian Armed forces after 10th Standard. But, one can prepare for the NDA examination after 10th and apply for the post after passing or appearing in 12th standard. Students having NSS Certificate can join Indian Army as a soldier. With training and internal exams, they will be moved to the higher ranks.
One can make Armed Forces careers as an Officer after clearing the 12th Standard exams. But practically, everyone can’t fulfill their dream of becoming an Armed Forces Officer, considering a large number of aspirants and high eligibility requirements. Joining the Armed Forces as a non commissioned officer is a dream saver and a big sigh of relief for those who do not consider it as an employment option, but also the purpose of life, And the best part is that the doors remain open to become an officer for a longer period for one who is already in the Defence Forces.
The Indian Army offers Armed Forces careers option to soldiers through Territorial Army Bharti Rally.
Recruitment is done for Soldier in three main profiles-
- Soldier General Duty
- Soldier Clerk
- Soldier Tradesman
Applicants are shortlisted through an open Rally and have to go through
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
- 6 Km Run
- Pull Ups
- Balance
- 9 Feet Ditch
Documentation
- 10th mark sheet and passing certificate
- Address Proof
- Caste Certificate
- Religion Certificate
- Character Certificate
- Unmarried Certificate
Medical Test
- Height 160 to 170 Centimeters (different for different regions)
- Weight 50 kg
- Chest 77 Centimeters
- Minimum expansion of chest should be 5 cms.
- 6/6 eye sight.
- Should have normal hearing with each ear
- Should have natural healthy gum and teeth i.e. minimum 14 dental points
- Should not have any disease
The final step for Armed Forces careers is written examination for the candidates found eligible in all of the above.
In the Army, there are Eleven Zonal Recruiting Offices: Ambala, Bangalore, Chennai, Danapur, Jabalpur, Jaipur, Jalandhar, Kolkata, Lucknow, Pune and Shillong;
Two Gorkha Recruiting Depots; And One Independent Recruiting Office: IRO Delhi Cantt.
In addition, there are 59 Army Recruiting Offices and 47 Regimental Centers which carry out recruitment through rallies in their respective areas of jurisdiction.
Armed Forces Careers: The Indian Air Force conducts a written exam first for Airman post (equivalent to a soldier in Army and Seaman in Navy) for both technical and non technical entry for its Combatant Group X, Y and Z, and then the selected candidates have to go through physical and medical tests. Students who have cleared 10th, and not 12th yet, are eligible for entry in Y and Z groups only.
For enrollment of Seamen, The Indian Navy follows a similar process like the Air Force but there are limited seats for students who have cleared 10th standard but not 12th yet.
This is how you can make Armed Forces careers. And if not satisfied, you can definitely try to climb the ladder by:
- Clearing the Army Cadet College entrance test and then attending SSB. If you clear SSB, you can join ACC for 3 years and then one year in IMA. In four years, you can become a commissioned officer.
- Appearing in UPSC based examinations: CDS or SSC.
- Opting for Permanent Commission (Special List) or Special Commissioned Officer.
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