Ways to Make Career in Armed Forces After 10+2: Indian Armed Forces are the pride of our Nation. To serve the Indian Armed Forces is the dream of plenty of young candidates. When it comes to joining the Indian Armed Forces, candidates can either choose officers or non-officers entry. Here, we are sharing relevant information about how to make a career in Armed Forces India after 10+2 (Non-Officers entry). In order to join these forces as a non-officer, candidates can either choose Indian Air Forces or Indian Navy. Let’s check out the details below:
Air Force X & Y Group Examination – Career in Armed Forces India
This exam is conducted by IAF once a year. There are technical and non-technical trades in this entry. Candidates who have passed 10+2 can apply for this exam.
Age: 16 to 19 years
Educational Qualification
Group X
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and English along with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English. Or,
Candidates must have passed three years diploma in Engineering in stream with 50% marks in aggregate as well as 50% marks in English in diploma or in 12th/10th (if English is not subject in Diploma Courses).
Group Y
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with any stream along with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
Group X and Y
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with Physics, Mathematics, and English along with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
| Availability of Form | Dec/Jan |
| Exam Fees | 250 |
| Exam Date | Mar/Apr |
| Announcement of result | May |
| Phase-II Testing | May/June |
| Commencement of training | July |
| Duration of Training | Joint Basic Phase Training (JBPT)-6 Months
Trade Training-Depends on trade |
| Training Academy | Basic Training Institute, Belagavi (Karnataka) |
Selection Procedure
- Online Written Exam
- Physical Fitness Test
- Adaptability Test- I
- Adaptability Test-II
- Medical Examination
Navy-Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR) – Career in Armed Forces India
This examination is conducted twice a year by Indian Navy for non-technical branches of Indian Navy. Candidates who have passed 10+2 can apply for this exam.
Age: 17 – 21 years
Educational Qualification
Candidates who have passed 10+2 with Mathematics & Physics and have at least one of these subjects – Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science will be eligible.
| SSR-I | SSR-II | |
| Availability of Form | Nov/Dec | May/Jun |
| Exam Fees | Nil | Nil |
| Exam Date | Jan/Feb | Aug/Sep |
| Announcement of result | Just after the written exam | Just after the written exam |
| Commencement of training | July | January |
| Duration of Training | ||
| Training Academy | INS Chilka, Odisha | INS Chilka, Odisha |
Selection Procedure
- Written Exam
- Physical Fitness Test (PET)
- Medical Examination
Navy-Artificer Apprentice (AA) – Career in Armed Forces India
This exam is conducted by Indian Navy twice a year for the technical branches of Indian Navy. Candidates who have passed 10+2 can apply for this exam.
Age: 17 – 20 years
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed 10+2 exam along with Mathematics & Physics with 60% and at least one of these subjects:-Chemistry/Biology/Computer science.
| AA-I | AA-II | |
| Availability of Form | Nov/Dec | May/Jun |
| Exam Fees | Nil | Nil |
| Exam Date | Jan/Feb | Aug/Sep |
| Announcement of result | Just after the written exam | Just after the written exam |
| Commencement of training | Aug | Feb |
| Duration of Training | ||
| Training Academy | INS Chilka, Odisha | INS Chilka, Odisha |
Selection Procedure
- Online Written Examination
- Physical Fitness Test (PET)
- Medical Examination
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