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How to become an officer in army, navy or air Force?


Ninad salunkhe 3rd Mar, 2019
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Komal Dayanand Gardi 3rd Mar, 2019

Hi Ninad , to become an officer at all of the field you mention you have to clear CDS exam or join NDA. And to appear for CDS exam you have to complete your graduation first.

For army maths is not compulsory. While for air force and navy maths is compulsory. 

I hope it will help.

Thanks.

Shreya_1549549812 Student Expert 3rd Mar, 2019

Hello Ninad,

ARMY
There are two 2 ways of joining Indian Army after 12th:

1. NDA & NA Examination : The NDA entry is open twice a year.

Vacancies Per Course – 300 (195 Army, 66 Air Force, 39 Navy)

The requirements for entry into NDA is as follows:
Age – 16 ½ to 19½ yrs
Qualification – 12th Class of 10+2 for Army and with Physics and Maths for AF/Navy
Duration of Training – 3 Yrs at NDA and then 1 Yrs at IMA, Dehradun

Technical Entry Scheme -TES(For High School Science Graduates):
The TES entry is open twice a year.
Vacancies Per Course – 85
The requirements for entry into TES is as follows:
Age – 16 ½ to 19 yrs
Qualification – 10+2 Physics, Chemistry & Maths (aggregate 70% and above to apply)
Duration of Training – 5 Yrs 

AIRFORCE-

Only one way:

1.  NDA & NA Examination :  You can join NDA by taking the exam conducted byUnion Public Service Commission (UPSC). This exam is conducted twice a year in all major cities throughout India. 

Eligibility Criteria
Age – 16 ½ to 19 years
Nationality – Indian
Educational Qualifications – 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. 

NAVY

There are two ways of joining Indian Navy after 12th:

1.  NDA & NA Examination :  You can join NA by taking the exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This exam is conducted twice a year in all major cities throughout India.

Eligibility Criteria
Age – 16 ½ to 19 years
Educational Qualifications – 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. 

10+2 B.tech Cadet Entry: 

Age: 17 to 19½ years 

Educational Qualification: Passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 Pattern) or its equivalent from University/Board with at least 70 % aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and at least 50% marks in English (either in Class X or Class XII).

Hope this helped you

Thank you

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