Army Officer

10th

12th (Any Stream)

• To become an ARMY OFFICER, the candidate has to register and qualify National Defense Academy (NDA) examination.
• National Defense Academy (NDA) examination is conducted twice yearly by the Union Public Service Commission in March and October.
• The candidate should be between 16½ to 19½ years of age on the first day of the month the course starts. 
• The candidate should be only an unmarried (male and female) Indian citizen.

Official Website for registration to NDA Exam: https://upsc.gov.in/examinations/active-exam

• After Qualify the NDA written exam, the candidate should go for the SSB Interview that starts with a screening test. The Selection Board recommends candidates who clear the SSB Interview. They are then selected for detailed Physical and Medical examinations. The merit list will feature candidates who clear the medical examination part.
• The merit list is based on the marks scored by candidates in NDA written, SSB Interviews, and Medical examinations. The final selection of training candidates will be based on this merit list and the vacancy for the Army Officer at NDA.

Official Website for registration to NDA Exam: https://upsc.gov.in/examinations/active-exam

After final selection, selected candidates will undergo three years of training at the National Defense Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla, Pune. This is followed by 1-year training at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. After finishing both pieces of training, successful candidates will be inducted into the Indian Army as Lieutenants (Commissioned Officer posts).

Who is an Army Officer?

An Army officer is a leader who plans the organization's work, assigns tasks to subordinates, and sees that the work is accomplished to the highest standard.   An Army officer has a specific set of duties and departments allotted candidate, which the candidate supervises and manages according to the rules and regulations. More simply, an Army officer is similar to a manager in a corporation. An army officer must make decisions that involve millions of dollars of resources and risk the lives of those under him. Hence, an Army officer is a leader with great responsibility, accurate judgment skills, and the highest level of integrity and personal conduct.

Job Responsibilities of an Army Officer

• An Army officer acts as the commanding officer in a military unit.

• An Army officer commanding troops during the war, leading platoons, counseling and mentoring lower-rank officers, and teaching cadets at military academies. 
• An Army officer is responsible for the overall organization of his Army troop.
• As in in-charge of the unit, An Army officer plans the work of the organization, assign the duties to the professionals working under them and ensures that the work is accomplished to the highest standard.

Career Scope of an Army Officer

Indian Armed Forces are the only Recruiter of Army Officers in India. There is no employment in the private sector, and the job is permanent in the government sector.

Salary/Income of an Army Officer

Indian army officers get their salary as per the ranks under which they have been posted. The starting salary in the service as an army officer is around Rs. 68,100/- per month—the salary increases as the officer's post, rank, and experience increase. 

10th

12th (Any Stream)

Graduation in any discipline from a Recognized University

• To become an ARMY OFFICER, the candidate has to register and qualify Combined Defense Services Exam (CDSE) for IMA (Indian Military Academy) Direct Entry.
• Candidate must qualify for UPSC's combined defense services exam (CDSE) to get direct entry to IMA without NDA.
• The combined Defense Services Exam (CDSE) is conducted twice yearly by the Union Public Service Commission in March and October.
• The candidate should be between 19 to 25 years of age on the first day of the month in which the course starts. 
• The candidate should only be an unmarried (male and female) Indian citizen.

Official Website for registration to CDSE Exam: https://upsc.gov.in/examinations/active-exam

• After Qualifying for the CDSE written exam, the candidate should go for the SSB Interview, which starts with a screening test. The Selection Board recommends candidates who clear the SSB Interview. They are then selected for detailed Physical and Medical examinations. The merit list will feature candidates who clear the medical examination part.
• The merit list is based on the marks scored by candidates in CDSE written, SSB Interviews, and Medical examinations. The final selection of training candidates will be based on this merit list and the vacancy for the Army Officer at NDA.

Official Website for registration to CDSE Exam: https://upsc.gov.in/examinations/active-exam

• After final selection, candidates will undergo two years of training at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. 
• The male candidate can join the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, or the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai.
• Female candidates can join OTA for the training.
• After the training, successful candidates will be inducted into the Indian Army as Lieutenants (Commissioned Officer posts).

Who is an Army Officer?

An Army officer is a leader who plans the organization's work, assigns tasks to subordinates, and sees that the work is accomplished to the highest standard.   An Army officer has a specific set of duties and departments allotted candidate, which the candidate supervises and manages according to the rules and regulations. More simply, an Army officer is similar to a manager in a corporation. An army officer must make decisions that involve millions of dollars of resources and risk the lives of those under him. Hence, an Army officer is a leader with great responsibility, accurate judgment skills, and the highest level of integrity and personal conduct.

Job Responsibilities of an Army Officer

• An Army officer acts as the commanding officer in a military unit.

• An Army officer commanding troops during the war, leading platoons, counseling and mentoring lower-rank officers, and teaching cadets at military academies. 
• An Army officer is responsible for the overall organization of his Army troop.
• As in in-charge of the unit, An Army officer plans the work of the organization, assign the duties to the professionals working under them and ensures that the work is accomplished to the highest standard.

Career Scope of an Army Officer

Indian Armed Forces are the only Recruiter of Army Officers in India. There is no employment in the private sector, and the job is permanent in the government sector.

Salary/Income of an Army Officer

Indian army officers get their salary as per the ranks under which they have been posted. The starting salary in the service as an army officer is around Rs. 68,100/- per month—the salary increases as the officer's post, rank, and experience increase. 

10th

12th (PCM Compulsory with 70% marks)

• To become an ARMY OFFICER, the candidate has to register and qualify Technical Entry Scheme (TES). 
• Indian Army provides an opportunity to the candidates aspiring to become an officer in the Engineering Core of the Army twice a year through the Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme (TES).
• Interested candidates can apply for May-June in the January session. The second session is held from October to November. Students can apply for the second session in July.
• The candidate should be between 16½ to 19½ years of age on the first day of the month the course starts. 
• The candidate should be only an unmarried (male and female) Indian citizen.

The official Website for registration to TES is:  https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/entry-schemes-men.htm

• After applying for the TES entry, the candidate should go for the SSB Interview, which starts with a screening test. The Selection Board recommends candidates who clear the SSB Interview. Candidates are then selected for detailed Physical and Medical examinations. The merit list will feature candidates who clear the medical examination part.
• The merit list is based on the marks scored by candidates in the 12th standard, SSB Interview, and Medical examination. The final selection of training candidates will be based on this merit list and the vacancy for the Army Officer in Army.

The official Website for registration to TES is:  https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/entry-schemes-men.htm

• After final selection, selected candidates will go for five years of training at three technical institutions, i.e., College of Military Engineering (CME), Military College of Telecommunication Engineering (MCTE), and Military College of Electronics and Mechanical Engineering (MCEME), for training. 
• The first year is conducted at the Officer Training Academy (OTA), Gaya (Bihar). The training at OTA is also called Basic Military Training. After completing Basic Military Training, candidates are given four years of training in two phases, three years in Phase 1 and the remaining one year in Phase 2.
• Phase-1 Training: Phase-1 training is also known as Pre-Commission Training. This training carries out for three years. Phase-1 training is conducted at CME, Pune (Maharashtra) or MCTE, Mho (Madhya Pradesh), or MCEME, Secunderabad (Telangana).
• Phase-2 Training: Phase-2 Training is also known as Post-Commission Training. This training carries out for one year. Phase-2 training is conducted at MCTE, Mho (Madhya Pradesh) or MCEME, Secunderabad (Telangana).
• There are eight semesters of two phases, and candidates must qualify for all semesters. After the successful completion of training, candidates are awarded the engineering degree.
• After the training, successful candidates will be inducted into the Indian Army as Lieutenants (Commissioned Officer posts).

Who is an Army Officer?

An Army officer is a leader who plans the organization's work, assigns tasks to subordinates, and sees that the work is accomplished to the highest standard.   An Army officer has a specific set of duties and departments allotted candidate, which the candidate supervises and manages according to the rules and regulations. More simply, an Army officer is similar to a manager in a corporation. An army officer must make decisions that involve millions of dollars of resources and risk the lives of those under him. Hence, an Army officer is a leader with great responsibility, accurate judgment skills, and the highest level of integrity and personal conduct.

Job Responsibilities of an Army Officer

• An Army officer acts as the commanding officer in a military unit.

• An Army officer commanding troops during the war, leading platoons, counseling and mentoring lower-rank officers, and teaching cadets at military academies. 
• An Army officer is responsible for the overall organization of his Army troop.
• As in in-charge of the unit, An Army officer plans the work of the organization, assign the duties to the professionals working under them and ensures that the work is accomplished to the highest standard.

Career Scope of an Army Officer

Indian Armed Forces are the only Recruiter of Army Officers in India. There is no employment in the private sector, and the job is permanent in the government sector.

Salary/Income of an Army Officer

Indian army officers get their salary as per the ranks under which they have been posted. The starting salary in the service as an army officer is around Rs. 68,100/- per month—the salary increases as the officer's post, rank, and experience increase. 

10th

12th (PCM Compulsory)

Graduation in Engineering Discipline or its equivalent Discipline from a Recognized University

• To become an ARMY OFFICER, the candidate has to register and qualify for Technical Graduate Course (TGC) Entry.
• Indian Army provides an opportunity to the candidates aspiring to become an officer in the Engineering Core of the Army twice a year through the Technical Graduation Course (TGC) Entry.
• Interested candidates can apply for June-July in the January session. The second session is held from December to January. Students can apply for the second session in July.
• The candidate should be between 20 to 27 years of age on the first day of the month the course starts. 
• The candidate should be only an unmarried Male Engineering graduate.
• Candidates who have passed the requisite Engineering Degree course or are in the final year of the Engineering Degree course are eligible to apply. 
• Candidates in the final year of an engineering degree can also apply for this entry. 

The official Website for registration to TGC is:   https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/login.htm

• After applying for the TGC entry, the candidate will be shortlisted based on the final marks of the degree and go for the SSB Interview, which starts with a screening test. The Selection Board recommends candidates who clear the SSB Interview. Candidates are then selected for detailed Physical and Medical examinations. The merit list will feature candidates who clear the medical examination part.
• The merit list is based on the marks scored by candidates in the graduation Engineering degree, SSB Interview, and Medical examination. The final selection of training candidates will be based on this merit list and the vacancy for the Army Officer in Army.

The official Website for registration to TES is:   https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/login.htm

• After final selection, candidates will undergo one year of training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun. 
• After the training, successful candidates will be inducted into the Indian Army as Lieutenants (Commissioned Officer posts).
• One-year ante date seniority from the date of commission will be granted to Engineering Graduates of TGC Entry in the rank of Lieutenant.

Who is an Army Officer?

An Army officer is a leader who plans the organization's work, assigns tasks to subordinates, and sees that the work is accomplished to the highest standard.   An Army officer has a specific set of duties and departments allotted candidate, which the candidate supervises and manages according to the rules and regulations. More simply, an Army officer is similar to a manager in a corporation. An army officer must make decisions that involve millions of dollars of resources and risk the lives of those under him. Hence, an Army officer is a leader with great responsibility, accurate judgment skills, and the highest level of integrity and personal conduct.

Job Responsibilities of an Army Officer

• An Army officer acts as the commanding officer in a military unit.

• An Army officer commanding troops during the war, leading platoons, counseling and mentoring lower-rank officers, and teaching cadets at military academies. 
• An Army officer is responsible for the overall organization of his Army troop.
• As in in-charge of the unit, An Army officer plans the work of the organization, assign the duties to the professionals working under them and ensures that the work is accomplished to the highest standard.

Career Scope of an Army Officer

Indian Armed Forces are the only Recruiter of Army Officers in India. There is no employment in the private sector, and the job is permanent in the government sector.

Salary/Income of an Army Officer

Indian army officers get their salary as per the ranks under which they have been posted. The starting salary in the service as an army officer is around Rs. 68,100/- per month—the salary increases as the officer's post, rank, and experience increase. 

10th

12th (PCM Compulsory)

Graduation in Engineering Discipline or its equivalent Discipline from a Recognized University

• To become an ARMY OFFICER, the candidate has to register and qualify for Short Service Commission (SSC) TECHEntry.
• Indian Army provides an opportunity to the candidates aspiring to become an officer in the Engineering Core of the Army twice a year through the Short Service Commission (SSC) TECH Entry.
• Interested candidates can apply for June-July in the January session. The second session is held from December to January. Students can apply for the second session in July.
• The candidate should be between 20 to 27 years of age on the first day of the month the course starts. 
• The candidate should be only an unmarried Male or Female Engineering graduate.
• Candidates who have passed the requisite Engineering Degree course or are in the final year of the Engineering Degree course are eligible to apply. 
• Candidates in the final year of an engineering degree can also apply for this entry. 

The official Website for registration to (SSC TECH) is:   https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/login.htm

• After applying for the SSC TECH entry, the candidate will be shortlisted based on the final marks of the degree and go for the SSB Interview, which starts with a screening test. The Selection Board recommends candidates who clear the SSB Interview. Candidates are then selected for detailed Physical and Medical examinations. The merit list will feature candidates who clear the medical examination part.
• The merit list is based on the marks scored by candidates in the graduation Engineering degree, SSB Interview, and Medical examination. The final selection of training candidates will be based on this merit list and the vacancy for the Army Officer in Army.

The official Website for registration to SSC TECH is:   https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/login.htm

• After final selection, candidates will undergo 49 weeks of training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamilnadu.
• After the training, successful candidates will be inducted into the Indian Army as Lieutenants (Commissioned Officer posts).
• One-year ante date seniority from the date of commission will be granted to Engineering Graduates of SSC TECH Entry in the rank of Lieutenant.

Who is an Army Officer?

An Army officer is a leader who plans the organization's work, assigns tasks to subordinates, and sees that the work is accomplished to the highest standard.   An Army officer has a specific set of duties and departments allotted candidate, which the candidate supervises and manages according to the rules and regulations. More simply, an Army officer is similar to a manager in a corporation. An army officer must make decisions that involve millions of dollars of resources and risk the lives of those under him. Hence, an Army officer is a leader with great responsibility, accurate judgment skills, and the highest level of integrity and personal conduct.

Job Responsibilities of an Army Officer

• An Army officer acts as the commanding officer in a military unit.

• An Army officer commanding troops during the war, leading platoons, counseling and mentoring lower-rank officers, and teaching cadets at military academies. 
• An Army officer is responsible for the overall organization of his Army troop.
• As in in-charge of the unit, An Army officer plans the work of the organization, assign the duties to the professionals working under them and ensures that the work is accomplished to the highest standard.

Career Scope of an Army Officer

Indian Armed Forces are the only Recruiter of Army Officers in India. There is no employment in the private sector, and the job is permanent in the government sector.

Salary/Income of an Army Officer

Indian army officers get their salary as per the ranks under which they have been posted. The starting salary in the service as an army officer is around Rs. 68,100/- per month—the salary increases as the officer's post, rank, and experience increase. 

10th

12th (Any Stream)

Graduation in any discipline from a Recognized University

• To become an ARMY OFFICER, the candidate has to register and qualify Combined Defense Services Exam (CDSE) for SSC Non-Technical Entry.
• Candidates must qualify for UPSC's combined defense services exam (CDSE) to get direct entry to OTA without NDA.
• The combined Defense Services Exam (CDSE) is conducted twice yearly by the Union Public Service Commission in February/March and September/October.
• The candidate should be between 19 to 25 years of age on the first day of the month in which the course starts. 
• The candidate should be only an unmarried (male and female) Indian citizen.

Official Website for registration to CDSE Exam: https://upsc.gov.in/examinations/active-exam

• After Qualifying for the CDSE written exam, the candidate should go for the SSB Interview, which starts with a screening test. The Selection Board recommends candidates who clear the SSB Interview. They are then selected for detailed Physical and Medical examinations. The merit list will feature candidates who clear the medical examination part.
• The merit list is based on the marks scored by candidates in CDSE written, SSB Interviews, and Medical examinations. The final selection of training candidates will be based on this merit list.

Official Website for registration to CDSE Exam: https://upsc.gov.in/examinations/active-exam

• After final selection, candidates will undergo 49 weeks of training at the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamilnadu.
• After the training, successful candidates will be inducted into the Indian Army as Lieutenants (Commissioned Officer posts).

Who is an Army Officer?

An Army officer is a leader who plans the organization's work, assigns tasks to subordinates, and sees that the work is accomplished to the highest standard.   An Army officer has a specific set of duties and departments allotted candidate, which the candidate supervises and manages according to the rules and regulations. More simply, an Army officer is similar to a manager in a corporation. An army officer must make decisions that involve millions of dollars of resources and risk the lives of those under him. Hence, an Army officer is a leader with great responsibility, accurate judgment skills, and the highest level of integrity and personal conduct.

Job Responsibilities of an Army Officer

• An Army officer acts as the commanding officer in a military unit.

• An Army officer commanding troops during the war, leading platoons, counseling and mentoring lower-rank officers, and teaching cadets at military academies. 
• An Army officer is responsible for the overall organization of his Army troop.
• As in in-charge of the unit, An Army officer plans the work of the organization, assign the duties to the professionals working under them and ensures that the work is accomplished to the highest standard.

Career Scope of an Army Officer

Indian Armed Forces are the only Recruiter of Army Officers in India. There is no employment in the private sector, and the job is permanent in the government sector.

Salary/Income of an Army Officer

Indian army officers get their salary as per the ranks under which they have been posted. The starting salary in the service as an army officer is around Rs. 68,100/- per month—the salary increases as the officer's post, rank, and experience increase.