Various Entry Schemes For Women In Indian Army

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20 Nov 2025

The Indian Army began inducting women in the officer cadre from 1992


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The task of training them was undertaken by the Officers Training Academy


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So far, over 1200 lady officers have already been commissioned into the various Arms and Services of the Indian Army


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The following are the entry schemes for women at various level in the Indian Army


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Level: Intermediate (10+2)
Entry to NDA  Age: 16.5 to 19.5 years 

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Level: Graduate UPSC
Entry to Short Service Commission Non Technical Women  Age: 19-25 


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Level: Graduate Non UPSC   Entry to SSCW (NCC) and NCC (SPL) Entry Women   Age: 19-25 years

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SSCW (JAG) JAG Women   Age: 21 to 27 years


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Level: Graduate Tech Entries 
Entry to Short Service Commission (Technical) Women  Age: 20 to 27 


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