Indian Army, Navy and Air Force commonly referred as Indian Defence. Candidates can join Indian defence services through NDA which is held at class 12 stage and through CDS which is held after graduation. Moreover, every year Army, Navy and Air Force conducts several independent recruitment exams for candidates to join Indian defences services. Also every year many exams conducted for NCC cadets to join defence services through NCC Special Entry Scheme. Candidates who have essential NCC certificates can join Indian Defence services through NCC Special Entry Scheme. You have to keep track for NCC Special Entry Scheme notification so that you can participate in selection process.

Hello Ibrahim,

Since you are in NCC, it seems that your interest is in joining the armed forces. You have a number of options available. You can give CDS for NDA (National Defence Academy). Since you are still 19, you can give the exam. You can fill the form for CDS 2 which will be conducted on September 9. The last date to fill the application form is July 02. The exam will be held for Army, Navy and Airforce branches. There are approximately 339 seats in NDA; 208 for Army, 92 for Air Force and 39 for Navy.

Hope this was helpful and all the best!