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I want to join Indian army but I don't know what all are the steps so tell me steps and related qualification details of it.

# You have expressed the desire to join Indian Army but you have not mentioned any detail of you regarding educational qualification, sex, age, physical fitness level etc.

# It is impossible to give you the exact guidance in this regard without knowing your age, educational qualification and other details.

# Here, I am going to provide you the general information in this regard. You can join Indian Army through following ways:

* NDA Examination
* CDS Examination
* Open Recruitment Rallies conducted by Indian Army occasionally

# Required education qualification is as follows:

* 10+2 in any stream for NDA Examination
* Graduate degree in any discipline for CDS Examination
* Matriculation to intermediate depending upon posts for Open Recruitment Rallies conducted by Indian Army


# Some other required mandatory conditions which are:

* Must not be married.
* Must be male candidate for NDA Examination.
* Must be citizen of Indian territory


# Required age limit:

* 16.5 to 19 years for NDA Examination
* 19 to 25 years for CDS Examination
* 19-23 years for Open Recruitment Rallies conducted by Indian Army


# Physical standard required from the candidate:

* Height should be above 165 cm
* Chest must be 80 cm (unexpanded) and 85 cm (expanded)
* Vision must be 6/6 for correct eye and 6/9 for worse eye.
* Eyes must not be suffered from Glucoma, Cataract, Colour Blindness etc.
* Must not have Knock Knee.
* Must not have Flat Feet.
* Must be free from blood pressure problem, heart disease, orthopaedically defect.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I want to join Indian army but I don't know what all are the steps so tell me steps and related qualification details of it.

After 10th standard, you are not eligible for Indian Army.

But after 11th standard, you can apply Indian Army through NDA exam.

Steps for NDA exam:-

1.Written test
2.Physical test
3.Medical
4.Interview

Written test is conducted by UPSC but others 3 steps are conducted by SSB.

NDA stands for National Defence Service exam. NDA Examination is conducted for 3 wings-Indian Air Force, Indian Navy and Indian Army.

The candidates who have completed the 12th standard from a recognized board or equivalent exam are eligible for NDA exam. Final year of 12th standard candidate are eligible for NDA exam.

Your age should be in between to 16.5 years to 19 years. There is no age relaxation for SC/ST candidates.

Only 12th standard candidates are eligible for NDA exam.

See, first of all you need to mention your qualification. Then only on that basis we can help you.
This is because Indian army recruits after intermediate though NDA.
The eligibility criteria for selection in NDA are given as follow-
1. Age should be between 16.5 to 19 years.
2. At least intermediate cleared with any stream.
3. Male candidate
4. Unmarried candidate.

After graduation, through various exams like
1) CDS
2) University Entry schemes
3) Direct Entry
4) Exams like AFCAT etc.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I want to join Indian army but I don't know what all are the steps so tell me steps and related qualification details of it.

There are ample ways to get in into Indian Armed forces. To get commissioned in the Army, one of the option that you can join after the intermediate and second after the graduation.

There are various types of commissions are there, one is permanent and second one is short service commission. PC i.e. Permanent commission is granted through IMA i.e. Indian Military Academy and SSC grants through OTA i.e. Officers Military Academy Chennai. PC is for those who aspire to get in Army till they retire and SSC is for those who aspire to serve in for few years.

There are various entries like NDA after 12th which is through UPSC, Direct entry which is also through UPSC, TGC is for engineering graduates, Technical Entry Scheme after 12th and University entry scheme is for graduation.

In Short service commission there are entries like Non Tech for both men and women, Tech entry for both gender, NCC Special Entry scheme and for Law graduates.

Qualification is depends on the particular entry like for IMA its 12th as well as graduation. For SSC its graduation from any recognized university.

The candidates are recruited in Indian Army through the CDS and NDA exam conducted by UPSC. The qualification required to join Indian army are following:-
For CDS (Combined Defense Services) exam;

- Educational qualification for;
*Indian Military Academy/Officer's Training Academy-graduation degree from a recognized university.
*Indian Naval Academy-B.Sc. with Mathematics and Physics/Bachelor of Engineering
*Indian Air Force Academy-Senior Secondary Level degree with Mathematics and Physics/Bachelor of Engineering/Bachelor of technology.

-The age limit are;
*Indian Military Academy-19 yrs to 24 yrs.
*Indian Naval Academy-19 yrs to 22 yrs.
*Indian Air Force Academy-19 yrs to 23 yrs.
*Officer's Training Academy-19 yrs to 25 yrs .

For NDA(National Defense Academy);
-The educational qualification is senior secondary level degree in any stream for Indian Army and 10+2 degree with Physics and Mathematics for Indian Navy and Air Force.
-The age limit to apply for NDA exam is 16.5 yrs to 19 yrs.

The nationality of candidate should be Indian to apply for any defense services exam.

In order to join Indian army at the rank of officer you can either crack either NDA exams or CDS exams .

NDA stands National Defense Academy and the CDS stands for Combined Defense Services . Both the examinations are held by Union Public Service Commission twice every year .

For NDA exams :- You must be an unmarried male candidate .

Your age must lie within 16.5 years to 19 years .

You must have done your 12th or pursuing the final of same with

Physics , Chemistry and Mathematics as your main subject from an

recognized school/college of a recognized board .

For CDS exams :- You must have done your graduation with any of the stream of your

liking from a recognized university .

Your age for this wing must be within 19 years to 24 years .

For both the examination physical fitness is required as per the norms of Indian army .

For further information please the official website of U.P.S.C. i.e; www.upsc.gov.in .

You can join Indian Army through NDA exam.

NDA stands for National Defence Academy.

NDA exam is conducted by Union Public Service Commission twice time in a year.

Eligibility criteria :-

Candidate should be an Indian citizen.

Candidate must have completed 10+2 exam of a recognized School or Board and studying in the final year of 12th examination may also eligible to apply for Army wings.

Only unmarried Male candidate are eligible to apply this exam.

Age limit:-

Age should be between 16.5 years to 19 years.

There is No age relaxation for reserved categories in this exam.

Height for Army Wings - 157.5 cms.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I want to join Indian army but I don't know what all are the steps so tell me steps and related qualification details of it.

You can join the Indian army right after class 11th examination. It is good to see that you are interested to join the Army. There are a number of options by which you can enter into the Indian Army. When you have completed your intermediate examination, then you are eligible to register for NDA (National Defense Academy) examination. This examination is conducted by UPSC twice in a year.

In Indian Army there are two options i.e. permanent and short service commission. Permanent commission means a career in the Army till retirement. You can Join Permanent commission through the Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun and Short Service Commission (SSC) through Officers Training Academy (OTA) Chennai.

Those who are interested permanent career in Indian army can opt Permanent Commission. But if you want to join the army for a few years, then you can go for SSC (Short service commission).

There are several entries to get into Indian Army.

1. NDA(National Defence Academy): Only for Unmarried male candidates between the age of 16.5 to 19 years. You can apply for NDA only after completing your Intermediate examination, this examination is conducted by UPSC twice in a year.

2. DIRECT ENTRY: You can also apply for Direct Entry (Non-UPSC Entry).There is no written exam in Direct entry. You are directly called for SSB interview.

3. University Entry Scheme: You can also join Indian army through University entry scheme (UES). This entry is only for Engineering graduates (Pre-Final year candidates only).

4. CDSE (Combined Defence Services examination): This examination is also conducted by UPSC, twice in a year. Minimum qualification to apply for CDS examination is Graduation.

IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION THEN YOU CAN JOIN THROUGH THESE ENTRIES:

1. NON-TECH (Both men & women)
2. TECH (Both men & women)
3. NCC SPECIAL ENTRY (Both men & women)
4. LAW GRADUATES(Both men & women).

There is three method through which you can join India Army.The first process to join Indian Army is to go through NDA and the second process is throgh CDS.
And the third method through which you can turn in India Army is to go through the SSC-El or through the "university Entry Schemes" firmly Known as UES.

If you have completed you B.tech then you will have to go through UES,as it is for the students who have a technical degree like engineering and some other technical courses.

Vacancies Per Course : 60 (Once a year)

Eligibility Criteria :--->>

Age between 18 and 24 yrs as of first day of month in which course is due to commence

Qualification:-->>
Pre Final year students of Engineering Degree Course

Marital Status:-->>

Un Married

Application to be Received by:-->>
To apply online as per Notification

Likely SSB Date:-->>
commences in Jul/Aug during final year

Date Commencement of Trg:-->>
Jul at IMA Dehradun

And if you have completed your Graduation then you can go through the CDS entrance exam.
CDS means "cpmbined Diffence Service" and this is for those students who have completed their graduation degree course.This exam is one of the standard exam in India as it conducted by the UPSC which mean union public service commision.

The minimum eligibility to fill the applications form of CDS is graduations from any authorised university of India.

Education Qualification for the CDS (Combine defence service) is--->

Military Academy :--- Graduations Degree from a recognized University.
Air Force Academy :-- Graduations Degree with Physics and Mathematics as subjects from a recognized University.
Naval Academy :--Graduations degree with Physics or Mathematics from a recognized University.
Officer Training Academy :-- Graduations Degree from a recognized University.

Age requirements are-->>

Military Academy :: minimum 19 years and maximum 24 years.
Air Force Academy :: minimum 19 years and maximum 23 years.
Naval Academy :: minimum 19 years and maximum 22 years.
Officer Training Academy :: minimum 19 years and maximum 25 years.

You need to visit the official website of UPSC which is www.upsc.nic.in to fill the CDS 2015 form to seat in the entrance exam if you have completed your graduation degree course.

The second process through which you can join India Army aftre 12th is through NDA and eligibilty criteria for the NDA entrance exams are listed as below--->>>

Age :16 ½ to 19 years

Nationality:Indian

Marital Status: Unmarried

Once you will qualify this entrance exam you will become to join any of the following wing of Army sector listed as below:-->>

1.Indian Army
2.Indian Airforce
3.Indian Navy

There are several entrance examinations conducted at different educational qualification level which gives you chance to join Indian Army.

The first step in joining Indian Army is to become eligible for the entrance exam then second step is to appear for the exam and crack all the stages.

At 10+2 level:

1. National Defense Academy entrance exam

>>Any candidate who has passed or appearing for 10+2 from a recognized board can apply for this exam.

>>Age limit should be between 16.5-19.5 years.

>>You must be unmarried male.

This exam is conducted twice every year by the Union Public Service Commission. The notification for NDA II will be out on 20/06/2015.

If you meet the eligibility criteria, you can apply for the exam at www.upsconline.nic.in

2. Technical Entry Scheme

This scheme gives you chance to directly appear for the Service Selection Board if you have secured better percentage of marks in Physics, chemistry and Mathematics at 10+2 level.

The online application for this scheme is done at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in

3. Combined Defense Services

It requires bachelor's degree passed or candidates can also apply in final year of bachelor's degree.

The age limit is 19-24 years for Indian Military Academy.

Both male and female candidates can apply for the exam.

For any more details, you can visit official website of UPSC that is www.upsc.gov.in.

4. University Entry Scheme

It is for pre-final students of engineering which gives you chance of appearing for direct Service Selection Board if you have good aggregate till sixth semester of engineering.

More details about this scheme is available at www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

You can appear for NDA exam as soon as you are done with 12 class.

Eligibility for National Defence Academy exam:-

Nationality:

A candidate must be either:

(a) A citizen of India, or
(b) a subject of Nepal, or
(c) a subject of Bhutan, or
(d) a Tibetan refugee

Age limit: 16.5 to 19 years.

Sex and martial status: Unmarried male candidate

Educational Qualifications:

For admission to the examination, you must have (any one of the following):

For Army wing of National Defence Academy: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 (Executive Branch) Course at the Naval Academy: 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equilvalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University.

Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.

Fro more details:- www.nda.nic.in

Hi,

To join Indian Army you have to successfully clear National Defence Academy(NDA) examination after class XII. NDA is conducted by Union Public Service Commission(UPSC).

Eligibility criteria for NDA:

--> Academic Qualification: Must complete 12th board examination with PCM subject and at least score 50% in PCM.

--> Age: Must be at least 16.5 to 19 years.

--> Citizenship: Indian.

--> Gender: Male.

--> Marital Status: Unmarried.

Selection Procedure:

--> Written Examination.

--> SSB Interview.

--> Medical Test.

To know the upcoming NDA exam you can visit the official website of UPSC which is www.upsc.gov.in

the qualification required to be an Indian army officer is minimum 12th where you can apply for the N.D.A. (National defense service) Exam which is conducted by UPSC department of India every year. The exam is conducted for all the three wings of armed forces-

Indian Navy

Indian Army

Indian air force
Where eligibility criteria for N.D.A._

>> Candidate should be Indian and must passed the 12th class from a recognized board of schooling education or state board of schooling education.
>> Having not any backlog in 12th standard and also physically fir with eye sight 6/6.
>> A subject of Nepal can also apply for the N.D.A.
>> Candidate to be upto 19years old to apply for N.D.A. and also should be an unmarried male candidate.

But if you are a graduate then you can also join the army through C.D.S. exam which is also conducted for the all three wings for the armed forces where candidate can apply upto 19-22 years in Air force and 19-23 years for Navy and 19-24 for the Indian army.

>> Age relaxation is 3 years for the OBC candidates and 5 years for the SC/ST candidates.

NOTE- The exam N.D.A. and C.D.S. both are conducted 2 times a year.

Hi Friends,


Conditional of Eligibility ::
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--> Candidates must be citizen of Indian or Bhutan. Subjects of Nepal and process of Indian Origin, migrated from specified countries with intention of permanently sitting in India, are also eligible subject to their having obtained a certificates from the Government of India.

You must be write NDA exam. This exam conduct by UPSC.

NDA stand for : National Defence Academy.



Age limit ::
*********

--> The candidates must be age limit between 16.5 to 19.5 years

--> No age relaxation


Education Qualification ::
*******************

--> The candidates must be complete 10+2 in any recognized board

--> Only unmarred male candidates are eligible for Army

--> You must be physical fitness


For more information please visit : www.upsc.gov.in




All the best.......

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I want to join Indian army but I don't know what all are the steps so tell me steps and related qualification details of it.

For Indian army you can have two chances
1. NDA Exam - For this you can apply after 10th class too.
2. CDS Exam for this you need a degree course.

Indian Army selects the most distinguished candidate form a lot of candidates. So it is expected that the criteria that they had would also fulfill the same purpose. Some of the main clauses that a candidate needs to know before applying for the Army are listed as below-
1)at least 50% in PCM.
2)AGE- 16.5 to 19 years
3)Indian Citizenship
4)A male candidate
5)Unmarried martial status

The procedure for selection is-
1) Written Examination
2) SSB Interview
3)Medical test