Indian Army —
Service Before Self
Over 1.4 million strong. From the Himalayan passes to the Thar Desert. Whether you dream of leading infantry, commanding tanks, or flying Army helicopters — the Indian Army offers a career that no civilian job can match.
How to Become an Army Officer
There are 10+ pathways to a commission. We prepare you for all of them.
| Entry | Qualification | Age | Selection | Academy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDA | 10+2 | 16.5–19.5 | UPSC NDA → SSB | NDA + IMA |
| CDS (IMA) | Graduation | 19–24 | UPSC CDS → SSB | IMA, Dehradun |
| CDS (OTA) | Graduation | 19–25 | UPSC CDS → SSB | OTA, Chennai |
| TGC | B.E./B.Tech | 20–27 | Direct SSB | IMA, Dehradun |
| SSC Tech | B.E./B.Tech | 20–27 | Direct SSB | OTA, Chennai |
| TES (10+2) | 10+2 PCM + JEE | 16.5–19.5 | JEE → SSB | OTA → CME |
| UES | Pre-final Engg | 18–24 | Campus → SSB | OTA, Chennai |
| NCC Special | Grad + NCC C | 19–25 | Direct SSB | OTA, Chennai |
| JAG | LLB | 21–27 | Direct SSB | OTA, Chennai |
| Agniveer | 10th/12th | 17.5–21 | Written + PFT | Regt Centres |
Life as an Army Officer
Starting Rank: Lieutenant
After commissioning at IMA/OTA.
Pay: ₹56,100/month + Allowances
Military Service Pay, DA, free housing, medical, CSD.
Rank Progression
Lt → Capt → Major → Lt Col → Col → Brig → Maj Gen → Lt Gen → General.
Arms & Services
Infantry, Armoured, Artillery, Engineers, Signals, AAD, Army Aviation, EME, ASC, AOC, Intelligence & more.
Perks
UN peacekeeping, foreign postings, adventure sports, world-class medical, pension for life.
“From Our Campus to the Battlefield”
Whether you dream of leading an infantry platoon across the Line of Control, commanding a tank squadron in the Rajasthan desert, or flying helicopters in the highest battlefields on Earth — the Indian Army offers a career that no civilian job can match.
The Indian Army doesn't just protect borders. It builds leaders. And we build the candidates who become those leaders.
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