Many 12th science passed students ask me this question- ‘How to join the Indian Army after passing 12th standard, as an Officer?’. Each and every time, I mail them explaining them the process. That was until I decided to write up a sweet and short blog post dealing with the topic here. And finally, after some work, here it is, the answer to many students’ question! I’ll explain the facts and process associated with it.
Please note that it is about joining the Indian Army as a Commissioned Officer, that I’m talking about. I’m not talking about simple Jawan (Soldier entry scheme) or JCO (Junior Commissioned Officer) entry scheme here. It is all about joining the Army as an Officer.
Process of joining Indian Army as an Officer after 12th Science
If it is joining the Army right before graduation that you are looking for, then you must be certainly interested in NDA (National Defence Academy). It is the Premier Joint Services Academy in India.
It is where the cadets of 3 sections of the Armed Forces- Army, Navy and Air Force train together for 3 years! It is a very popular and reputed Institute.
For a candidate to join the Indian Army as an officer through NDA, he must be not between 16½- 19½ years of age, while the course commences at NDA (as on 1st day of that month). So, a science student should try and join it while appearing in 11th standard, while appearing in 12th standard or right after passing out of 12th standard. Note that you should be careful about the age limit of 19 years.
How to join the NDA?
To join NDA, one must appear for NDA (National Defence Academy) written exam and the SSB (Services Selection Board) Interview and clear both of them! The notification regarding this exam is given on leading NEWS Papers and the official websites of the Armed Forces.
You may apply for the exam online. The first part will be the entrance test. It is a written exam, consisting of the OMR type questionnaire, which is all about MCQs (Multiple Choice Questions).
The subjects consists of General Knowledge, Mathematics, English, Physics etc. Once the written part is concluded and the results are declared, the successful candidates are supposed to appear for the SSB Interview.
The Interview is not a one day process. It is spread across many days. Various written tests and physical and psychological tests are taken during these days.
The SSB Officers will evaluate a candidate and assign marks based on the performance put in by him in that particular test. In this way, evaluation is made for each test in those series of test.
In the end, only the candidates who scored a ‘minimum qualifying marks’ in each test is ‘recommended’. Rest unsuccessful candidates are sent back. The recommended candidates are then sent for medical checkup.
Finally, based on the marks obtained in the written exam, tests in SSB and the medical checkup score, a final merit list is put out. Candidates who manage to get into this merit list are accepted into NDA and into the training for joining Indian Army (depends on the choice of the candidate).
In the Academy, the cadet has to complete 6 terms of training and studies. This lasts for 3 years, where they are taught B Sc courses (depending on their choice).
After completing 3 years at NDA and passing out, the cadets are sent to the respective training institutes of their division of the Armed Forces. Thus, Army candidates are sent to IMA (Indian Military Academy) for completing 1 year course. After IMA training, successful candidates are given the rank of Lieutenant and taken into the service as an Indian Army Officer!
10+2 TES (Technical Entry Scheme)
Other than NDA entry, 12th Science (Mathematics Group) passed students may also join the Indian Army as an Officer through the TES Entry Scheme. This one is a Technical entry meant for intermediate level applicants. Let us check out the important details in the following section-
Notification and advertisements regarding TES 10+2 entry is put on prominent newspapers and other publications twice a year in May/June and October/November. Interested candidates should keep an eye for TES advertisement during the months mentioned above.
Like in case of NDA entry, TES 10+2 Entry also follows the online application system. Applicants have to apply online through www.joinindianarmy.nic.in website. Application process is more or less similar to that of NDA entry.
Let us run through eligibility criteria- applicant has to be between 16½ to 19½ years of age as on the first day of the month in which the training course starts at OTA. Applicant should be unmarried. Applicant must have completed 10+2 Science stream schooling with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics as main subjects. Minimum marks requirement is 70%.
After application, the SSB Interview of eligible candidates will be held. SSB Interview will be held in August- October or February- April, depending upon the time the candidate applied online. Successful candidates who manage to clear the Interview and Medical examination will stand a chance to feature in the merit list. Based on merit list, candidates will be selected for training and course. Note that there are 90 vacancies per course. Final selection from merit list will be based on this vacancy. Final selected candidates will be given 5 years training. Training is given at Institutes like OTA Gaya (1 year long pre- Commission training), CME Pune/MCTE Mhow/MCEME Secunderabad (3 years training and/or 1 year long post- Commission training).
If you want to become a medical officer in the Armed Forces, you may go for AFMC entry. For more details, check our this in-depth post – AFMC entry.
After that course, finally they are assigned the rank of a Lieutenant and taken into the service as an Officer in the Indian Army! Hope you liked this article!
Sir I’m khushi, I recently entered in eleventh ,so that I wonna join Indian army, as it is my aim also . So plz suggest me the way to continue my study and get a post in Indian army in future.
You may become an officer after completing Bachelor’s Degree. If you want to join directly after 12th, try AFMC entry.
I am arjun. Me and my father has dream that i should go in nda and I have taken science subject but i have glasses of 2.75 and 3.0 myopia. Can i go in nda …??
Sir.
My name is kirtty Duggal
Its my dream to became an Indian Army officer.
I am still studying in 11th [Bio]
Sir.Its is poosible me to join in Indian Army office After +2..
Please..sir.Give me Information Abou my test.
You may try AFMC entry.
Sir I am pass 12th biology
Sir possible me to join in indian army officer
Yes, you may try NDA entry.
Hello sir,
My name is Robin Louis
I study in 12th in commerce
Sir I would like to join Indian army
Its my dream…..
Sir commerce student have to join the Indian army….
Please sir give me the information……
How to apply….
Yes, you may try NDA entry.
hello sir my name is shiva
i completed my 12th in science
the date of TCS10+2 applications date is completed
Is there any way to join inthis programme
please tell me
what is selection process in Indian army in NDA
Hello sir,
Name -Rutuja Bharat Chougule.
Education -12 paased from Science
Sir i would like to join Indian Army its my dream….please sir give me information how apply…
If you want to become an Officer, you may try after Graduation or while in the final year of Bachelor’s Degree program.
Whose After 12th army career academy in maharashtra
In which newspaper should i check for TES..!
Sir,When and where application form will arise.
Sir i have an eyesight of -3.5 distant vision am i fit to join indian army
Sir I am a 12th pass student from commerce stream & Sir I would like to join Indian Army. Sir is it possible me to join Indian Army.
Yes, you may.
Sir l am 10+2 what process for female to join Indian army
Thank you sir .
Sir, I am a 12th passed student and have given NDA once but I was unable to qualify on my 1st attempt but I am determined to join the INDIAN MILITARY but I have exceeded my age so is there any alternative way to join THE INDIAN MILITARY
Do you want to become an Officer/Soldier/JCO?
Very useful information ……..
I am 12 pass student female so how can I apply for Indian army officer accept NDA
You may try exams like CDS after graduation.
hey sir I want to join in Indian army what
stream I should take to study
Any stream will do the trick!
Sir I am in 10th class . I want to join Indian navy .Iam a girl .So , which stream I choose in 11 th class.
Is there any blog where we can got updates for defence forces’ recruitment?
Sir,I would like to join Indian army.I am a girl.I completed my +2 last year.Am i eligible for this?
But NDA is only for boys right….how can a girl do that??
I want to join Indian army and my score is 67% . I am a girl. Can I eligible for it?
Can girl apply for NDA after 12th
Thanks for letting me know about TES
I want to join a INDIAN army I had passed 12 by commerce
I havent attempted any other exams.
Sir,
I got 68% marks in +2 .I gave NDA paper in 2017 but i not qualified.Sir, can I join army with the help of technical entry?
Whats the process to join Indian Army for female candidate?
Sir, i want to join the army as an officer….Right now i’m in the 11 std. having PCM as my stream…Can u pls guide which field would be best for me in the college,and being a girl when am i supposed to answer NDA and all the exams essential for joining the army?
Sir I am in 12 th std . Can I join indian army. Without NDA. Any other option for me.
You may join as officer after Graduation, through CDS and other modes.
Hello sir, I’m in 12th (pcb) and I also want to become an army officer and I don’t want to go in AFMC. What can I do sir.
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Hello sir , I’m in 11the standard PCB. I become an army officer . sir , what’s the stream in army officer. To related my sub. Pcb I want to become officer. So, sir tell me which type preparation I’ll do after just 12th.guid me sir about pls.
Sir, I want to become indian army officer i am servicing in indian army as a sepoy right now .so how should i become officer
Sir I’m interested in Indian air force and I want to become a jet pilot.So what I have to do after 12th science with PCM
Go for NDA entry.
hey i want to join army as an officer.
which stream should i take…
Sir…
My Self Swapnil Vasant Gotad
I Currently living in Virar, Mumbai
I Complete 10th N 12th ( Science )
I Also Pass Diploma in Pharmacy
I’m Register Pharmacist in Mumbai
Date of birth :- 28 – 08-1995
Hight :- 5.9
Weight :- 68Kg
Then Can I join My Dream INDIAN ARMY
You may try for JCO or soldier posts.
Sir, I am in 11…I have joined ncc now next year after passing 12 I will get ncc ‘b’ certificate so what will be benefits of ncc ‘b’ certificate in nda
sir i want to join in Indian army i completed 10+12 science group 81%
Sir..i am Dnyaneshwar Thorwat .i completed my puc in 2017 in pcmb with 72% marks in karnata board. I want to join Indian defence in the post of officer.but i not have information about exams.so plz suggest me.my DOB is 11 09 1999
After/while in 12th, you may give NDA exam.
sir, i am Avinash kumar i want to join NDA but i am scared by its tough interview and medical then what should i do
Sir I want to be an officer in defence and I complete my 12 from PCB.
Try AFMC entry.
Sir myself jagjeet I m studying in 7th sacred heart conevent school and it is my dream I will be an army officer I will do everything for indi how I join army
I HAVE CLEARED MY NDA II EXAM HELD ON 10 SEP ..NOW WHAT I HAVE TO DO ANY REGISTRATION REQUIRED ?
You cleared written exam?
Is there entry by giving donation fees…
No.
Sir,now I am in 12th standard.what is the next step?
You may appear for NDA examination.
Sir, I have secured 82.6% in 12th board exam in science stream (PCM). I wand to do B.sc after 12th, which stream of B.sc will help me in future as I want to Indian Army at Officer’s level…
Any discipline would do the trick.
sir I have passed my class 12th exam in medical stream,how can I apply Indian airforce
Zubair, try AFMC entry.
sir i want be an army officer in present i am studing in 12th sci(pcm)…what is the procedure to be an army officer after 12th pls tell me..?
Try NDA entry.
sir,i passed my 12th in 2016 in science plz.. suggest a best course for me
I have scored 93.2 % in cbse and dropped for jee but couldn’t make it out. I want to join defence technical as my D. O. B IS 6/8/1995 please give me suggestion??
I am studying in 12th science.I am a citizen of Nepal .What is the process to join NDA for ?please guide me sir
Sir, i am astudent of BSc-1from vbspu,iwant to join indian army,I am thinking about CDS but my problem is that iwill qualify written test but thmoere is ssuspence in iinterview. please guide me how can i prepair for iinterview. please give me sources of matter for this .Indian army is my aim of life .please help me sir
I am from jaunpur utterpradesh
Sir i am pursing BA can i eligible for the officers line
gud afternon sir:-) me vishu few day later:-)12th exam in (pcm) i am join the indian army force as officer please guided me sr
Vishu, make use of NDA entry.
12th science after join Indian army
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Sir i got 80%in 12 and i want to join indian army but
Sir i dont want to appear in entrance exam in nda sir is it possible without appearing i got part in indian army
Sir i have appeared in my class 12 examination 1 month before i want to go to nda through tes can you tell me how to prepare for ssb or suggest any coaching
Sir,
I am student science (pcm) and I am qualified only 68% so am apply nda..
On 12 th Base…
Tusar, you may use NDA entry.
hello sir i am now 21 yrs old completed my 12th class exams and i wasted mY 3 yrs in btech sir my parents forced me to do btech and now i got detained and now i want to join in indian army as a commando sir what i should do sir plz help me
Sir, i m pragya..i m a 12th biology student n i want to get in indian army for officers post..how and when can i apply..?
Pragya, try AFMC entry.
Hello sir am in class 11 and am intrested to join defence
I opted for PCMBE (Physics,Chemistry,Mathematics,Biology,English)
Could u suggest me exam and the procedure for it
Akhil, you may make use of NDA and join any wing of Indian Armed Forces. The examination is held by UPSC. Registration process is online and can be done through official site of UPSC. Over there, you will find notifications regarding the exam too!
Sir my name is Ashwin.I am a 10+2 student.Can i join the army as an Lt.Colonel? What should i do for that?
Ashwin, right now, you may try NDA entry. It will help you become an Officer in the Indian Army. After joining, gradually, you may rise through ranks and become a Lt.Col.
How I can join airforce immediately after 12th pass. Give some idea about it
Dilip, use NDA entry.
12 Science me 65% after how i join officer in army
Chetan, use NDA entry.
Sir i am in 8th standard i want to join indian army what prepration i have to take for joining indian army
Sir i passed 12th in one year ago 68% .on general catogery.i want to join indian army, so sir please inform me.
Sir , how can I join Indian army after 12th science with A group.
sir i just wanted to know that except NDA is there any other examination to enter the armed forces in 11 and 12
Parth, there’s AFMC, for biology group students.
hlo sir
now i just completed my 12 th board exam.
i am itrested in army..
so which exam suitable for me??
Pallavi, you may try AFMC entry (hoping that you’ve had Biology subject in 11th and 12th).
sir \,
i had completed my +2 in 2015 & now am in B-tech 1st year with computer science branch. Iam interested to join indian airforce or indian army or navy jobs. i had also appeared for NDA NA-1 last year but not qualified. sir what i will do to get selected in defence jobs after +2.
Chandan, try CDSE entry after graduation then.
Sir,i am Amit Sahu.. and i want to knw what to do to get a good post of officer and other ranking officer of army…
sir i have given my hs2nd year exam (science) this time…. sir please show me the way other than NDA
sir, i m student of class 10th and i can do this exam for after 12th class.but girls cannot appeared this examination .why sir? and what can i do ?
Shruti, you may join Indian Army after graduation. You may make use of the CDSE entry.
Hello sir..I’ve recently appeared for my 12th board examination..and The result will come in May probably….I decided few days back only to be into this field..and did not appear for NDA.but really wana do this! Can u please help me with the procedure of continuing it ??
Bhumika, only male candidates are eligible to make use of NDA entry. If you have had Biology subject in 12th, you may make use of the AFMC (Armed Forces Medical College) entry though.
sir, i am interested in nda but sir it is neccessary to get 70% minimum marks in chem,physics,math to apply for nda exam.
sir
i have completed my intermediate…. now i want to join in indian airforce but my age is 18/1997 how can i apply to NDA
Sir I am passed in 12th …..and I’m go to indian army so I apply the NDA but I can’t apply them because my age 1997 please give me….how join the Indian army
Viki, join after graduation then. You may make use of CDSE entry after graduation and join the Indian Army.
What would be the study opportunities if i join indian army as a soldier technical,clerk .now tell me
Sir ,
i have just finished my 12th HSC exam with Science PCMB Group . My 10th percentage is 81.80 % . Unfortunately, i have missed NDA form this time .
Won’t i try something more early , besides waiting for oct. NDA form which will help me to join INDIAN ARMY / INDIAN NAVY / BSF as soon as possible . My d.o.b.is 2 -11- 1998.
sir, presently i am a b.e final year student.for some reasons i was unable to complete my b.e degree.kindly suggest me job in indian army as it is only field that i want to be joined in.looking for your reply. thank you sir.
Balaji, if you are in the final year, why not just complete the course? Only 1 more year could help you get a Degree! After that, you may make use of the CDSE entry and join the Indian Army.