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Respected Sir, I want to join the Indian Army and serve my Country so I want to know the qualification and Physical criteria required to join the Indian Army. What is the age limit to apply for the Indian Army? Which exam do I have to appear for joining the Indian Army? Please answer as soon as possible.

To be eligible to join Indian Army, you have to appear in NDA examination which is conducted by UPSC. Eligibility criteria required to appear in NDA examination to join Indian Army is mentioned below :-

=> You should be a citizen of India.

=> You should have passed 12th standard or an equivalent examination from a Government recognised board.

=> You should be physically fit as per physical standards mentioned in the UPSC NDA examination notification.

=> You should be at least 16.5 years old and not more than 19.5 years of age.

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Respected Sir, I want to join the Indian Army and serve my Country so I want to know the qualification and Physical criteria required to join the Indian Army. What is the age limit to apply for the Indian Army? Which exam do I have to appear for joining the Indian Army? Please answer as soon as possible.

You can apply for Indian Army through NDA and CDS exam.

Those candidates who have completed 12th standard from a recognized board are eligible for NDA exam.

Your age should be in between 16.5 to 19.5 years.

After completion of graduation degree, you are eligible for Indian Army through CDS exam.

Eligibility criteria:-

Indian Military academy: You should have completed graduation in any stream from a recognized university.

Officers Training Academy: You should have completed graduation in any stream from a recognized university.

Age Criteria:-

Indian Military Academy : 19 to 24 years
Officers Training Academy : 19 to 25 years

I have attached a document where you can find out the physical criteria for Indian Army so please check it out.