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Is it possible to go direct Commando training in Army?

Yes. It is possible to go direct Commando training in Army. The selection process for direct recruitment can be done through rigorous physical strength as well as written exams.

The board of officers of the Pre-Recruit Training Course, or PRTC, at the ARO station conducts*these.

Successful and qualified candidates*who receive 100% on the physical fitness test and 50% on the written exam will be asked by AROs just before being sent to choose whether to join the PARA Regt. Further exams will be administered to these volunteer candidates in order to choose them for the PARA Regt.

Yes. Direct Commando training is an option for the Army. Both physical strength testing and written tests are conducted in the direct recruiting selection process.
The selection process is conducted by the Pre-Recruit Training Course (PRTC) board of officers at the ARO station. AROs will inquire about candidates' intentions to join the PARA regiment right before sending them out if they pass the physical fitness test with a score of 100% and the writing exam with a 50%. These volunteer candidates will take additional tests before being selected into the PARA Regiment.

No, it is not possible to go directly for Commando training in the Indian Army. In order to become a Commando, one must first join the Indian Army as a soldier and then undergo specialized training to become a Commando.