One can join Indian army after passing 12th through 2 ways.
You can join Indian army after 12th through the Officer Entry scheme or as a JCO (Junior Commissioned Officer). You can join in (Other Ranks) because Army offers varied entry schemes depending on qualification & aptitude.
Female candidates who wish to join after 12th can join the Military Nursing Service (MNS) because MNS commissions them as Officers in the Army.
The army offers plenty of opportunities for 10+2 pass outs because it has innumerable opportunities for aspiring candidates.
The best way to join Indian Army after 12th is through the National Defence Academy (NDA) exam conducted by UPSC because NDA offers ultimate facilities for graduating officers.
One needs to be 10+2 /12th/equivalent & should have qualified the NDA exam followed by SSB & Medical test for becoming an Army Officer.
Many youngsters want to join the Army because the quality of life Army offers is unmatched by others.
There is a severe shortage of Officers in the Army because the SSB makes no compromises in choosing the best candidates. The Minister of State for defense highlighted a shortage of 7476 Officers & 97177 soldiers, including JCOs in the Army.
This speaks volumes about the tough selection criteria because we cannot compromise with the security of the country by lowering the bar.
The NDA is at Khadakwasla Pune where candidates endure tough training because its is crucial to nurture quality officers for the country.
Eligibility for joining NDA after 12th.
| Age | 16 ½ to 19 yrs |
| Born Between | 2nd Jan to 1st Jul for Dec Course and 2nd Jul to 1st Jan for Jul Course |
| Qualification | 12th Class of 10+2 System of Edn or Equivalent for Army and with Physics and Math’s for AF/Navy |
| Marital Status | Un Married |
| Application to be Received by | 10-15 Nov for Jan Course and 10-15 Apr for Jul Course |
| Likely SSB Date | Sep to Oct and Jan to Apr |
| Date of Commencement of Trg | Jan and Jul |
| Training Academy | NDA, Khadakwasla, Pune |
| Duration of Trg | 3 Yrs. at NDA and 1 Yrs. at IMA |
Join in Other Ranks
All those aspiring to join the Indian Army after 12th can start as soldier because the perks Army offers are very encouraging.
They can rise to the rank of officers through departmental examinations, like the ACC (Army Cadet College) because soldier aspire to become Officers.
Those passing 10+2 in Physics, Chemistry, Math & English with 50 percent marks can enter Army as Soldier (Technical) because Army is getting high tech.
Army offers a wonderful opportunity for commerce stream 12th pass outs because they can join as Soldier Clerk / Store Keeper Technical.
They should have cleared 12th in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science) with 60 percent aggregate marks because they will manage the stores & accounts.
Those passing 12th with Physics, Chemistry, Biology & English can join as Soldier (Nursing Assistant) because they have to serve in MH & Army clinics.
Those who want to join Army after 12th as Sepoy Pharma should be D Pharma with 55 percent from PCI approved colleges. The Army absorbs these soldiers in the Army Medical Corps because they serve in various hospitals & pharmacies of the Army.
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