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what is career option after 12 in armed forces


Aftab 11th Aug, 2020
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SHUBHAM KUMAR 11th Aug, 2020

Hello Aftab,

first of all great choice to be a part of these elite forces and to get an opportunity to serve the country.

Look now ,taking about Career opportunity in defence after 12th board .

Both Boys and girls finishing plus two examination can opt for career in Air Force, Navy and Army in technical and non-technical categories. Students can now opt for engineering career in the Army or Navy through Technical Entry Scheme, which enables him to become an engineer at Army expenses before getting commissioned as an officer. Various options are available in defencefor class 12th students ranging from 16 to 19 years age groups.


List of exams for qualifying entrance exams after class 12th to begin career in defence are:

For MALE CANDIDATES-

  • - UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) conducts the exam for the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy (NDA & NA) twice every year. Male Students having Physics, Chemistry & Maths (aggregate 70% and above to apply) subjects can apply. NDA exam comprises of 2 stages – an offline test and SSB interview.
  • - Indian Air Force conducts the exam for the recruitment of Airmen in Group X (Technical) category and Group Y (Non-Technical) category for men only.
  • - Indian Navy conducts Indian Navy BTech Cadet Entry Scheme (Permanent Commission) for unmarried male candidates to join the prestigious Indian Navy Academy (INA). The selection for this course is done through JEE Main Scores- All India Rank.
  • - Indian Navy conducts recruitment for Male candidates for Indian Navy Sailors in various capacities: Artificial Apprentices (AA), Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR), Matric Recruit (MR), Non-Matric Recruit (NMR), and Musician. Candidates who have passed their 10+2 examination with 60% or more in aggregate with Maths & Physics and at least one of these subjects:- Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science from the Boardsof School Education recognized by MHRD, Govt. of India are eligible for these Indian Navy AA and SSR (Sailor) posts.
  • - Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme (TES) is conducted for those class 12th pass out students who are from PCM background with minimum 70% marks.


Hope it helps

All the best for future !!

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