Various Entry Schemes For Joining Indian Army

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22 Oct 2025

  Candidates aspiring for joining the Indian Army can apply through the following entry schemes


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TGC (Education)
Age - 23 - 27 Years
Qualifications - MA/MSc in 1st or 2nd division (Presently Suspended)


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National Defence Academy
Age - 16½-19½ Years
Qualifications - 10+2 for Army and with Physics, Chemistry and Maths in 12th for Airforce & Navy


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10+2 Tech
Age - 16½-19½ Years
Qualifications - 10+2 ( 60 % marks with PCM) and appeared in JEE mains


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Indian Military Academy (Non Tech)
Age - 19-24 Years
Qualifications – Graduate


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  Short Service Commission (Non Tech)
Age - 19-25 Years
Qualifications – Graduate


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Short Service Commission (Tech)
(Tech Men & Women)
Age - 20-27 Years (Men & Women)
Qualifications - BE / B.Tech in notified Engineering streams


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NCC Special (Men & Women)
Age - 19-25 Years
Qualifications - Graduate with 50% aggregate "A” or "B” grade in NCC "C” certificate, 2/3 years (as applicable) in senior Division/Wing
of NCC.


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