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How To Join Army Navy and Air Force After 12th as an officer

Through this article, we have explained the ways How To Join Army Navy and Air Force After 12th as an officer? One can fulfill his dream of joining officer cadre of Indian armed forces after 12th, one can join armyairforce, and navy after completing 10+2 by various entries, but there are certain eligibility criteria that are to be fulfilled.
 
Below is a detailed view of how one can join Indian armed forces after 12th Class.

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Army

There are two 2 ways of joining the Indian Army after 12th:
 
1. NDA & NA Examination : 

The NDA entry is open twice a year.

Form availability â€“ Mar and Oct Notified by UPSC

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

The requirements for entry into NDA is as follows:

Age – 16 ½ to 19½ years (at the day the course is expected to begin)
ie. Born Between 2nd Jan to 1st Jul for Dec Course and 2nd Jul to 1st Jan for Jul Course
Qualification â€“ 12th Class of 10+2 for Army and with Physics and Maths for AF/Navy
Marital Status â€“ Unmarried
Application to be Received by â€“ 10-15 Nov for Jan Course and 10-15 Apr for Jul Course
Likely SSB Date â€“ Sep to Oct and Jan to Apr(SSB can sometimes get very delayed, so this is just for reference)
Date Commencement of Training â€“ Jan and Jul
Training Academy – NDA (National Defence Academy), Khadakwasla, Pune
Duration of Training â€“ 3 Yrs at NDA and then 1 Yrs at IMA, Dehradun
 

How To Join Army Navy and Air Force After 12th

2. Technical Entry Scheme -TES (For High School Science Graduates):

 
The TES entry is open twice a year.
Vacancies Per Course â€“ 85
Form availability â€“ Apr and Sep Notified by Additional Directorate General of Recruiting
The requirements for entry into TES is as follows:
Age â€“ 16 ½ to 19 yrs
ie. Born Between 1st Jul to 1st Jul for Jan Course and 1st Jan to 1 Jan for Jul Course
Qualification â€“ 10+2 Physics, Chemistry & Maths (aggregate 70% and above to apply)
Marital Status â€“ Un Married
Application to be Received by â€“ 30 Jun and 31 Oct
Likely SSB Date â€“ Aug to Oct and Feb to Apr
Date Commencement of Training â€“ Jan and Jul
Training Academy â€“ IMA Dehradun
Duration of Training â€“ 5 Yrs (1 Yrs IMA & 4 Yrs CTWS) Permanent Commission after 4 Yrs
 
 

Airforce:

Only one way:
1.  NDA & NA Examination:  You can join NDA by taking the exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This exam is conducted twice a year in all major cities throughout India.
 
Eligibility Criteria
Age â€“ 16 ½ to 19 years(at the time of commencement of course)
Nationality â€“ Indian
Gender  â€“ Men only
Educational Qualifications â€“ 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. Appearing final year students can also eligible to apply.
Advertisement Schedule â€“  May and December. (Advertisement is released by UPSC. Visit www.upsc.gov.in)
 
How To Join Army Navy and Air Force After 12th

Navy:

There are two ways of joining the Indian Navy after 12th:
 
1.  NDA & NA Examination:  You can join NA by taking the exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). This exam is conducted twice a year in all major cities throughout India.
Eligibility Criteria
Age â€“ 16 ½ to 19 years(at the time of commencement of course)
Nationality â€“ Indian
Gender  â€“ Men only
Educational Qualifications â€“ 10+2 with Physics and Mathematics. Appearing final year students can also eligible to apply.
Advertisement Schedule –  May and December. (UPSC publishes advertisements on its website www.upsc.gov.in)
How To Join Army Navy and Air Force After 12th
 
2. 10+2 B.tech Cadet Entry: 
Age: 17 to 19½ years .
Educational Qualification: Passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 Pattern) or it’s 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).
How to apply: One can directly apply online from https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/, selection for SSB Interview based on the cut-off percentage decided by Indian Navy.
 
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