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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