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Hello Sir/Madam, I want to join the Indian Armed Force. But I have Commerce stream in my Intermediate. So in this case, can I join the Indian Armed Force or not? Kindly tell me about this asap. Waiting for your response.

Yes if you aspire to join the defence service then you can if you will qualify in NDA entrance examination.

NDA examination is conducted by UPSC twice in a year. It is conducted for recruitment in Indian Army, Air Force, Navy etc.

The eligibility to appear for Indian Army recruitment is that candidate must have passed 12th in any stream from a recognised board.

The age limit is 16.5-19.5 years. Only male candidates are eligible.

The examination is conducted in two stages as written and SSB. For detail information about examination visit at www.upsc.gov.in.

Yes, candidates passed 12th in commerce are eligible to appear for entrance examination for recruitment in Indian Army.

NDA examination is conducted by UPSC twice in a year. Candidates after qualifying in both stages of the examination will become eligible for recruitment as an officer in Indian Army.

The age limit is 16.5-19.5 years.

You can also appear for recruitment rally conducted by Indian Army for selection as Clerk or Soldier in Indian Army.

At senior secondary level, entrance exam to enter into Armed Force is National Defence Academy entrance exam.

Eligibility criteria:

1. For Indian Army, candidates from different disciplines are eligible. Commerce stream candidates can apply for NDA exam for Army only.

2. Your age should be between 16.5 to 19.5 years.

3. Only unmarried male candidates can apply for this exam.

There are two stages, written test and Service Selection Board.

You can join Indian Army through National Defence Academy after pursuing 12th in commerce stream.

Other essential requirements for this examination is:

*Age limit for candidates of all category is 16.5 to 19.5 years.

*Unmarried male candidates can only apply for this exam.

NDA I was recently conducted, you need to wait for next year examination.

No, a candidate from Commerce stream is not eligible to join Indian Air Force through NDA and CDS.

NDA/CDS - National Defense Service/Combined Defense Service, the entrance exam conducted by UPSC twice every year. The eligible candidates aspiring for Indian Air Force must be an unmarried Indian Male having completed 12th for NDA and Graduation for CDS with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as subjects of studies within the age of 16.5 to 19 years for NDA and 19 to 23 years for CDS with good physical and mental health.

For more information you can visit www.upsc.gov.in.