Armed Forces Career: To serve the nation in the uniform of the armed forces could be a pride and honour for any citizen. That is why most of the young candidates dream to become a part of Indian armed forces. If you also fall in the same category and looking for Armed Forces career options, here is good news for you. Indian Armed Forces offer various career opportunities to young, energetic, and courageous men to serve the nation by joining the forces after 10+2 through officers entry.
Here, we provide helpful information about various entries provided by Indian Armed Forces after 10+2.
National Defence Academy Examination – Armed Forces Career Option
National Defence Academy & Naval Academy is one of the most famous entries for candidates looking for Armed Forces career. NDA exams are conducted to select candidates for all three wings, including Army, Air Force, and Navy. Check out the eligibility criteria for NDA.
Age: 16.5 – 19.5 years
Educational Qualification
Indian Army: Candidates who have passed 10+2 or appearing in any stream will be eligible.
Indian Air Forces/Navy: Candidates who have passed 10+2 or appearing with Physics & Mathematics will be eligible.
| NDA-I | NDA-II | |
| Availability of Form | June | January |
| Exam Fees | 100 | 100 |
| Exam Date | September | April |
| Announcement of result | Nov/Dec | Jun/Jul |
| SSB Interview | Jan/Feb/Mar | Sep/Oct/Nov |
| Commencement of training | July | January |
| Duration of Training | 4 Years | 4 Years |
| Training Academy | NDA Khadakwasla, Pune | NDA Khadakwasla, Pune |
Selection Procedure
- Written examination
- SSB Interview
Technical Entry Scheme (Army) – Armed Forces Career Option
Technical Entry Scheme is the entry for technical branches of the Indian Army. In order to appear in this entry, candidates must be 12th passed with 70% or above marks in PCM. TES provides notification twice a year and offers candidates an opportunity to pursue 4 years B. Tech course.
Age: 16.5 – 19.5 years
Educational Qualification
Candidates must be passed with 70% or above marks with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics.
| TES-I | TES-II | |
| Availability of Form | May/June | Nov/Dec |
| Exam Fees | Nil | Nil |
| SSB Interview | Aug/Sep/Oct | Jan/Feb/Mar |
| Commencement of training | January | July |
| Duration of Training | 4 Years | 4 Years |
| Training Academy | OTA, Gaya & Technical Colleges of Army | OTA, Gaya & Technical Colleges of Army |
Selection Procedure
- SSB Interview
10+2 B. Tech Cadet Entry Scheme – Armed Forces Career Option
10+2 B. Tech Cadet Entry Scheme is a direct entry conducted by Indian Navy twice a year. This entry is available for candidates who have passed 10+2 with 70% or above marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics. Candidates must qualify JEE Main exam to get shortlisted for SSB Interview.
Age: 17.5 – 19.5 years
Educational Qualification
Candidates must have passed 10+2 with 70% or above marks in PCM.
| NAVY TES-I | NAVY TES-I | |
| Availability of Form | May/June | Nov/Dec |
| Exam Fees | Nil | Nil |
| SSB Interview | Aug/Sep/Oct | Jan/Feb/Mar |
| Commencement of training | January | July |
| Duration of Training | 4 Years | 4 Years |
| Training Academy | Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala | Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala |
Selection Procedure
- SSB Interview
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