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Originally Posted by Unregistered

can i join army after 23 years

Yes, you can join the army through CDS exam if you have completed graduation

sir , this is Jaheerhussain.m . compleated B.tech(E.C.E),i wants to join in indian army . can you please tell me the procedure.

qualification of indian army

When the exam will held of 2010-2011?

Respected sir,
I am the second year student of the IT engineering.i will join the army after the IT engineering.please tell me how to join the army after the IT engineering.

Hi Sir,
I m in B.A. Final Year.. Plz tell me how can girls Join Indin Army? what is the Eligibility? I want to join Indian Army..
Plz tell me the Full procedure to join Indian Army !

Regards
Anjan Negi

Originally Posted by [email protected]

Respected sir,
I am the second year student of the IT engineering.i will join the army after the IT engineering.please tell me how to join the army after the IT engineering.

Yes, you can join the army by appearing for CDS exam after your graduation.
for details visit www.uosc.gov.in

Originally Posted by poojab

respected sir,i passed my degree in commerce this year.
i want to join indian army..
i don’t have NCC certificate…
n i don’t know whether a commerce graduate can join in army..
can you please guide me in this matter as i am very eager to join d army..

Hello
yes you can join the indian army by CDS exam scheme the qualification criteria is just a degree from recognized university and you should have been born not earlier than 2nd January, 1987 and not later than 1st January, 1993. Gud Luck

Originally Posted by [email protected]

Respected sir,
I am the second year student of the IT engineering.i will join the army after the IT engineering.please tell me how to join the army after the IT engineering.

Yes, you can join the indian army either by writting CDS exam or through University entry Scheme.
For CDS exam you need to be unmarried and have to fullfill all the physical standards.
For more visit www.upsc.gov.in

respected sir,i Ravi teja my degree b.sc(computers) in commerce this year.
i want to join indian army..
i don’t have NCC certificate…
n i don’t know whether a commerce graduate can join in army..
can you please guide me in this matter as i am very eager to join d army..

use this website for your verification www.indianarmy.nic.in and joinindianarmy.nic.in .
my idea is apply for CDS conducted by UPSC .

can anyone do an engineering cousr while in the army

sir,
My name is sunil kumar.i want to join indian army.i am a MCA student.please
guid me.

sir,i want to join indian army after 12th standered. i want to know about nursing assistant.

Originally Posted by sunil jat

sir,
My name is sunil kumar.i want to join indian army.i am a MCA student.please
guid me.

You can join army throgh NDA exam.
you are also eligible for technical stream

If someone passed his 24 year and he have passed class in graduation,then how can he join Indian Army.please inform us.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

If someone passed his 24 year and he have passed class in graduation,then how can he join Indian Army.please inform us.

yes, you can give CDS exam and join the army only in such a situation if you are unmarried.
So best of luck and wishes

sir ,..i m gonna give my 12th boards this year and i am from commerce stream,...so,..i wnt b able to give NDA examination as PCM is required,...so,..is this the end to become an army officer for me...

I have completed 10th class. I am 17 now, After 18, I want to join Indian army. Due to financial problems I have discontinued my studies. Now I am working as a daily wage worker in a small scale industry. Could you please suggest me the way to join in Indian army. I am ready to join in any one of Indian defence service. Could you please suggest me that whether I am eligible for any defence service after I have completed 18 years.
Thanking you,
yours sincerely,
S.Suresh

what are the stap i much do for becoming an india army//

Originally Posted by jayenta

what are the stap i much do for becoming an india army//

To join Indian army you have three steps.
1. Through NDA after 12
2. Through CDS after graduation
3. Through University Entry Scheme.
you can also become soldier for which army conducts recruitment from time to time

Hello Brothers
i am a very poor villagian
i want to a join INDIAN ARMY
Please saport me
& inform me how to join army in (gujarat)
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Hello sir, I am Joining Indidn army Please Guids me My email id [email protected]

how can i b join indian army after 5th year llb integrated course?
plz give me da way of entering indian army

hi i am in first year B.com student i want to join Indianan army so what i do i join in these year or i join after completing B.com

are candidayes with spects allowed?

HELLO,
You have passed your graduation,you are eligible for soldier rank.just go through employment news, in which admission commencement are publish regulary by nearby headquarters.there will be physical & mental ability test.although you can take CDS(combined defence services)conducted by UPSC every year.you can visit UPSC site-www.upsc.gov.in

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Permanent Commission
Recruitment of Commissioned Officers in the Armed Forces is mainly through the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) under Permanent Commission. For Technical Branches, Women special entry scheme and NCC special entry scheme and service, recruitment is made directly through the respective Recruiting Directorates for the Army under Short Service Commission.

The permanent commission provides opportunities for men with 10+2 /Intermediate, graduates and engineering graduates as officers.

10+2 (Through NDA)

One has to take an entry level exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) to join NDA (National Defence Academy). This exam is conducted twice a year in all major cities throughout India. It is restricted to boys between the ages of 16 1/2 and 19. The months of commencement of the course each year is January and July. Applications are to be sent in response to the advertisement which will be published in leading newspapers during March /April. NDA exam conducted by UPSC is based on the CBSE syllabus. Those who clear the written exam go through a five-day interview process with the State Selection Board. On completion of the NDA course, candidates are sent to the respective service academies for their pre- commission training. The IMA (Indian Military Academy) trains Gentlemen Cadets (GCs) for commission into the Army. More details of NDA exam

Graduates (Direct Entry)

The UPSC holds an all-India competitive examination, known as the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE), twice a year for University graduates or equivalent. Successful candidates can join Indian Military Academy for their pre- commission training after the interview conducted by the Service Selection Board and if finally selected, depending on their merit list ranking, are sent to Indian Military Academy. Candidate should be in the age of 19-24. The course commences each year in the month of January and July. Interested candidates can apply in response to advertisement in March /April & Oct. Nov. To know the eligibility, selection, application and Syllabus of the CDSE exam in detail, Click here

Engineering Graduates (Direct Entry)

An Engineering graduate can join the Indian Military Academy directly. They only need to attend the Service Selection Board interview. Age at the time of joining should be between 20-27 years. The course commences every year in the month of January and July. One can apply directly to Addl. Directorate General of Recruiting (TGC), Army HQ, West Block III, RK Puram, New Delhi -110066 in response to advertisement published in March/April & Oct./Nov.

University Entry Scheme

Students who are in final and pre-final years of engineering degree course can also apply to Indian army as an officer. They are eligible for induction into technical branches/services of the army as commissioned officers under the University Entry Scheme. Age should be between 19-25 years for final year engineering students and 18-24 for pre-final year engineering students. Month of commencement of course in each year is July. Selection is Based on campus interview and Service Selection Board (SSB) interview. Applications should be sent in response to the advertisement published in July.

10+2 PCM (Tech)

There is an another option for 10+2 PCM (Tech) candidates through which one can enter directly to Indian Military Academy. Age limit falls between 161/2-191/2 years. Month of commencement of course in each year is January and July. One has to apply directly to the Recruitment Directorate in May and November.

Other recruitments

Government has approved the creation of a 6,000 strong Support Cadre of Special Commissioned Officers. These posts will be filled up by eligible Junior Commisioned Officers (JCO) and OR. Under this entry, serving JCOS/NCOs/OR in age group of 30-35 years, with an Army Senior School Certificate Pass (Class XI CBSE Pattern) Qualification, will be eligible for commission after screening /selection through Service Selection Board and Medical Board. They will undergo a pre-commission training of one year duration. The officers so commissioned will earn promotion up to the rank of Colonel. The rules for substantive promotion and acting promotion will be the same as for regular officers. These officers will be employed in units as sub unit Cadres/ QM JOb/ERE appointment etc. up to the rank of Major. They will retire at the age of 57 years after serving about 20-25 years as officers.

Medical graduates from the Armed Forces Medical College, Pune are directly inducted as permanent Commissioned Medical officers in the Armed Forces. For recruitment of Regular Commissioned /Short Service Commissioned Medical Officers from the graduates /Post graduates of Civil Medical Colleges, the Director General of the Armed forces Medical services conducts an all India competitive exam.

Short Service Commission
Indian army has an alternative career, called short service commission which gives an option of joining in the Indian Army and serving as a Commissioned officer for 5 years. The short-service commission is for those who are not certain about committing to a permanent position in the forces. At the end of the period, you are allowed to opt for a permanent commission. Alternatively you can also choose for another 5 years and also can choose to resign from your post at any time during this period. The short-service commission is also open to women.

Officers Training Academy

Short Service Commission facilitates recruitment of qualified technical graduates through the SSBs, to attend the Officers training Academy (OTA), Chennai, after medical tests, for a ten month course. Candidate should be in the age group of 19-24. The course commences each year in the month of May and Oct/Nov. Interested candidates should apply in response to advertisement published in March /April and Oct. /Nov. On completion of training, the successful candidates are inducted as Short Service Commissioned Officers in the technical branches of the army.

Women's Special Entry Scheme

Women recruits are usually taken into the support services, with a large number serving as medical officers and nurses. The WSES for officers offers non-technical, technical and specialist entry for unmarried females or issueless widow or divorcee candidates not below 19 years and above 27 years and having B A, B Com, BCA, B Sc in physics, chemistry and maths with a minimum aggregate of 60 per cent and above marks. Moreover, students with 50 per cent marks and holders of NCC `C' certificates with `B' or higher grade can also apply in this category.

For Technical Entry BE, B Tech or equivalent or a higher qualification in civil or electrical or mechanical or electronics engineering, computer science, telecommunications engineering and architecture is needed. Specialist entry is for those with 50 per cent marks in:

* Graduate B Sc with a minimum one-year diploma in computer science
* Graduate with a minimum one-year diploma in communication or journalism or public relations or psychology
* B E in remote sensing
* P G degree in earth science/ computer science/ English/ geography/ maths/ physics/ computer applications/ botany/ zoology/ biochemistry/ organic chemistry or statistics

Month of commencement of course in each year is March and September. Selection is based on written exam and SSB Interview and medical examination. Candidates should apply directly in response to advertisement in June/December. Women officers receive training at Officers Training Academy, Chennai.

In women special entry scheme, the initial contractual period is five years but in case any candidate is found unfit or unsuitable within first six months, her commission can be terminated any time before the expiry of the five year period. The scheme further provides that all the lady Officers granted commission under this scheme would serve the Indian Army for a period of five years from the date of grant of Commission subject to fulfillment of other conditions. In addition, the lady officers carry reserve liability to serve the Indian Army for a period of five years plus two years on voluntary basis, or upto 37 years of age, whichever is earlier. It means that after their release, the lady Officers remain on reserve for five years and can be recalled for duty during this period in case of emergencies. This period could be extended by two more years if the Officer so desires or upto 37 years of age, whichever is earlier. WSES(O), however, does not have any provision for permanent commission, although this matter is said to be under consideration of the Government of India. Lady Officers in the two entries other than WSES(O), like AMC, ADC, etc, however, have the provision for permanent commission.

The advertisement for recruitment of lady Officers under the WSES(O) appears from time to time as per requirement, normally twice every year in most of the national and important regional newspapers. The candidates are required to apply to the Additional Directorate General of Recruiting (Women Entry Section), West Block-III, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066. Short-listing of eligible candidates is done at the Additional Directorate level and the short-listed candidates are then required to appear before the Service Selection Board (SSB). The selected candidates are then required to undergo a medical examination which is usually done by a special Medical Board at the nearest Military Hospital. The broad indications of medical standards are that the height and weight should not be less than 36 kgs and 142 cms respectively for women candidates. Corrected distance vision should be at least 6/6 for better eye and 6/18 for the worse eye and Myopia of not more than minus 5.5 D including

NCC Special Entry Scheme
Unmarried male graduates from a recognised university with a total of 50 per cent marks and above and between 19 and 25 years of age who have obtained a minimum of `B' Grade in NCC `C' Certificate may apply for Short Service Commission. These graduates are exempted from appearing in the CDSE conducted by the UPSC and are selected through the Service Selection Boards in Allahabad, Bhopal and Bangalore. The course commences in May each year. Candidate should be in 19-25 years. Apply directly and the initial short listing of applications will be done at Additional directorate General recruiting, Army Headquarters. Candidates short listed will be called for SSB interview by Additional directorate General of Recruiting. Candidates recommended by the Service Selection Board will undergo medical examination by a board of service medical Board.

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Short Service commission (Technical) giving opportunities to unmarried Male engineering graduates. Educational qualification of the candidate should be a degree in Engineering or equivalent degree from a recognised University in Civil /Electrical/ Mechanical/ Tele- Communication/ Electrical & Electronics/ Computer Science/ Engineering/ Technology/ Architect/ Industrial/ Production (c). Candidates who are yet to pass the Technical Degree examination can also apply but they will be required to submit proof of passing the Degree/Provisional Degree certificate to Recruiting Directorate (TGC Entry), West Block-III, RK Puram, New Delhi-110 066. Age limit is 20-27 years.

The selection process includes initial screening and the short-listing of applicants will be done at the Recruiting Directorate of the Army headquarters. Those short-listed will be required to appear before the Service Selection Board (SSB) where they will have to undergo group test, psychological test and interview. Candidates who qualify at the SSB and are found medically fit by a Medical Board will be placed in the order of merit. The final selection will be made in that order up to the number of vacancies available at that time. Selected candidates for Short Service Commission (Technical) will be sent to the Officers' Training Academy, Chennai. The training last for 49 weeks at government expense.

Officers will be required to serve for five years and may be considered for grant of permanent commission thereafter as per existing rules.

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hello sir, i m in 11th std. from l.b.s school nd i want to join indian army
but i m from arts sight
ca u pls guide me how i join indian army

Originally Posted by Evagrious

sir i had just given 12th board exam and now i am seeking for admission in army. Sir could you please tell me about the procedure of joining......

Hi,

You can apply for NDA or 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme if your age is between 16.5 to 19.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

sir i had just given 10th board exam and now i am seeking for admission in army. Sir could you please tell me about the procedure of joining......

Hi,

You can apply for Soldier General Duty
SSLC/Matric with 45% marks in aggregate.No%required if higher qualification. Age:17 1/2-21 Years

You will get the notice in the daily newspapers about the recruitment.

hello sir, i am three year diploma in electrical engineering. my age 22year. i want to join indian army.

Sorry you cannot go through the NDA exam but you can go through the Officers academy after completing your graduation course.
Please go through the following link to get all the information

http://www.upscexam.com/UPSC_Examina..._services_CDS/

Just go through the above link to get all the information.

all the best

sir i m 10th passed in 2005-06 & my age 24 can i joinning army. please tell me how joining of indian army

I am a B.A graduate.How can I join Indian Army?

hello friend.......
you can enter the indian army through two ways:
1) through CDS exam
2) through UES exam

both are conducted by the UPSC

so best of luck

hi!

A commerce graduate is eligible to join Indian army. The permanent commission provides opportunities for men with graduate degree to join as officers.

Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE):

The UPSC holds an all-India competitive examination, known as the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE), twice a year for University graduates or equivalent.
Candidate should be in the age of 19-24.

Successful candidates can join Indian Military Academy for their pre- commission training after the interview conducted by the Service Selection Board and if finally selected, depending on their merit list ranking, are sent to Indian Military Academy.

The course commences each year in the month of January and July. Interested candidates can apply in response to advertisement in March /April & Oct. Nov.

I want to join for tech in indianarmy. I am studying at 12th. What I have to do?

i want find out the examination dates of year 2011 solider gd and solider technical

please tell me the procidure of joining a teritorial army so that i can do it well.

Though I fullful all type of requirement for Indian Army but I've not apply just a single time for any type of post but sometime i think that
perhaps Idon't have sound Physical meanwhile i've C certificate yet I'm still seeking for job in this very department. I belongs to a very
backword area but i have make so hard work to join it . kindly give me your suggetion so that i may join Indian army and fulfill my desire
for coming in this department.Please..........thanks a loat.

IS Any engiering student eligible for army job ?
What is the age limit?

Don't worry you can serve country as a indian army.
Indian army conducted a exam of CDS that is entrance exam and this is no need of the NCC certificate for this.

You can join the Indian Army by qualifying in the Combined Defense Services (CDS) exam which is held twice in a year.You can know more about this exam from: www.upsc.gov.in

hii

How to join Indian Army
not to worry ncc certificate is not always neccesary for it.
you can appear for CDS exam conducted by UPSC
Beside this you can also enter in this field through UES.
and in logistic or educational branch of INDIAN ARMY.

good luck.

you can prepare for national defence academy. the eligibility criteria for that is 10+2. you can also give during appearing.

It is not mandatory to have ncc certificate to join indian army.you are a graduate so you can join through CDS and UES exam. check www.upsc.gov.in regularly for latest news regarding these exam.

It is not mandatory to have ncc certificate to join indian army.you are a graduate so you can join through CDS and UES exam. check www.upsc.gov.in regularly for latest news regarding these exams.