There are many ways to join indian army after graduation which are following –
1. Combined Defence Services Examination
Age Limit
| Indian Military Academy (IMA) | 19–24 |
| Air Force Academy | 19–24 |
| Naval Academy(NA) | 19–24 |
| Officers Training Academy(OTA) | 19–25 |
Qualifications
| For I.M.A. and OTA | Degree from a recognized University or equivalent |
| For Indian Naval Academy | Degree in Engineering from a recognized University or equivalent |
| For Air Force Academy | Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering |
Exam Pattern
| Stages | Written exam and SSB Interview |
| Mode of exam | Offline |
| Subjects | 1- English 120 questions 2- General Knowledge 120 questions 3- Elementary Mathematics 100 questions For OTA you have to attempt only english and general knowledge paper |
| Exam duration | 2 hours for each paper |
| Language of paper | English & Hindi |
2 AFCAT(Air Force Common Admission)
Age limit
| BRANCH | AGE LIMIT |
| Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry | 20 to 24 years |
| Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch | 20 to 26 years |
Exam pattern
| general syllabus | Questions & Max Marks | |
|---|---|---|
| AFCAT | General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test | 100 questions – 300 marks |
| EKT(for technical ) | Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics | 50 Questions- 150 marks |
Qualifications
Flying Branch
Following is the eligibility for applying for the AFCAT for getting selections into Flying Branch of Indian Air Force
(i) Flying Branch. Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Math’s and Physics at 10+2 level and
(a) Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
(b) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
(c) Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Ground Duty (Technical) Branch
Following is the eligibity for applying for the AFCAT for getting selections into Ground Duty (Technical) Branch of Indian Air Force
(aa) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}.
Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized University
OR cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-
(aaa) Applied Electronics & Instrumentation.
(aab) Communication Engineering.
(aac) Computer Engineering/Technology.
(aad) Computer Engineering & Application.
(aae) Computer Science and Engineering/Technology.
(aaf) Electrical and Computer Engineering.
(aag) Electrical and Electronics Engineering.
(aah) Electrical Engineering.
(aaj) Electronics Engineering/ Technology.
(aak) Electronics Science and Engineering.
(aal) Electronics.
(aam) Electronics and Communication Engineering.
(aan) Electronics and Computer Science.
(aao) Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering.
(aap) Electronics and/or Telecommunication Engineering (Microwave).
(aaq) Electronics and Computer Engineering.
(aar) Electronics Communication and Instrumentation Engineering.
(aas) Electronics Instrument & Control.
(aat) Electronics Instrument & Control Engineering.
(aau) Instrumentation & Control Engineering.
(aav) Instrument & Control Engineering.
(aaw) Information Technology.
(aax) Spacecraft Technology.
(aay) Engineering Physics.
(aaz) Electric Power and Machinery Engineering.
(aba) Infotech Engineering.’
(abb) Cyber Security.
(ab) Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from recognised University
OR cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-
(aaa) Aerospace Engineering.
(aab) Aeronautical Engineering.
(aac) Aircraft Maintenance Engineering.
(aad) Mechanical Engineering.
(aae) Mechanical Engineering and Automation.
(aaf) Mechanical Engineering (Production).
(aag) Mechanical Engineering (Repair and Maintenance). (
aah) Mechatronics.
(aaj) Industrial Engineering.
(aak) Manufacturing Engineering.
(aal) Production and Industrial Engineering.
(aam) Materials Science and Engineering.
(aan) Metallurgical and Materials Engineering.
(aao) Aerospace and Applied Mechanics.
(aap) Automotive Engineering.
(aaq) Robotics
(aar) Nanotechnology
(aas) Rubber Technology and Rubber Engineering.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches
Following is the eligibity for applying for the AFCAT for getting selections into Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches of Indian Air Force
Administration
Applicant should have
- Passed 10+2 and
- Graduation course having minimum three years degree cours from a recognised university in any subjects and secured 60% minimum marks or more.
or cleared department of Associate Membership of The Institution of Engineers (India) in sections A & B or from a recognised university recognised by Aeronautical Society of India with 60% minimum marks or above.
Education
Applicant should
- Have passed 10+2 and
- 60% marks in Graduation in any discipline, and.
- Post graduate degree any discipline with 50% marks which may include integrated courses offered in post graduation (with single degree with no permission to exit and lateral entry).
Meteorology
- Passed 10+2 and
- Has done Postgraduate Degree with 50% minimum marks in all papers combined in stream having Agricultural Meteorology/Science/Geo-physics/Oceanography/Statistics/ Mathematics/ Geography/Computer Applications/ Applied Physics/ Meteorology/ Ecology & Environment/ Environmental Biology/Environmental Science(had Maths and Physics as subjects at Graduation Level securing 55% minimum marks in each).
- Age Limit- Applicant should be in the age group of 20-26 years on the date of application.