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I joined diploma after 10th class basicaly not gud in studies my parents forced me to join diploma and i m nt intrestd in this line bt i m physicaly fit and hav a average physique can u help me hw cn i join army. Is there anymore required other than the diploma course for joining Army? Can you please tell me what is the procedure followed to join Army after completion of Diploma course?

Yes, you can join Indian Army after completing any Diploma course.

However, for joining Indian Army Academy, you will have to apply for examinations like NDA or CDS.

Details and eligibility of both the entrance examinations are mentioned below.

NDA(National Defence Academy):

> NDA examination is conducted by UPSC.

> It is conducted twice in a year.

> The admission process is through written and Interview round.


Eligibility for NDA examination:

> You should be a citizen of India

> You should be unmarried

> Only male candidates are eligible to apply for this examination

> You should have completed your +2 examination from any stream and from a recognised University

> Your age should be in between 16.5-19 years

> You should be physically fit


CDS(Combined Defence Service):

> CDS exam is also conducted by UPSC

> CDS examination is held twice a year

> Admission process is done through written, GDD(Group Discussion) and Interview round

Eligibility for CDS examination:

> You should be a citizen of India

. You should be unmarried

> Only male candidates are eligible to apply for this examination

> You should have completed your +2 examination from any stream and from a recognised University

> Your age should be in between 19-24 years

> You should be physically fit

Yes, you are eligible for Indian Army because you have completed diploma degree.

Procedure for NDA exam:-

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

Written test is conducted by UPSC but other 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 candidate's 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.