How to Join Indian Army, Air Force and Navy After Class 12th

Indian Army is considered as one of the most reputed organization, every young man of the country wanted to join the organisation. The young aspirants who want to join the Indian army remain confused on how to join the army. There is definitely a lack of awareness amont the parents and also the youth.

We list various ways and entry schemes to join the Indian Army and the qualifications required to join the Indian Army after 12th.

There are two ways to join the Indian Army after passing class 12th.

Details of NDA requirements for Indian Army/Air Force/Navy

Age requirement– 16.5 to 19 years (at the day course is expected to begin)
The candidate should have born day between 2nd January to 1st July for December course and 2nd July to 1st January for July course.

Qualification– 12th Class, 10+2 for Army and for Navy and Air Force 10+2 with Maths and Physicss.
Martial Status – Unmarried
Application – Application to be received by 10-15 November for the January course and 10-15 April for the July course.

Expected date for SSB– Dates can be delayed but mostly SSB takes place in September to October and October to April.
Training Duration– 3 years at NDA, 1 year at IMA after NDA.
Course Commencement– January and July

Details of TES requirements for Indian Army/Navy/Air Force
Age
– 16 1/2 to 19 1/2 years
The candidate should have born date between 1st July to 1st July for January course and 1st January to 1st January for July course.
Qualification– 10+2 Physics, Chemisty & Maths (Candidate should have aggregate of 70% and above to apply)
Martial Status– Unmarried
Expected date for SSB– August to October and February to April
Training Duration– 5 years (1 year at IMA and 4 years at CTWS)
Training Academy– Indian Military Academy, Dehradun

Indian Air Force
After 12th, ways to get into Indian Air Force are very limited. There is only one way to join the air force after 12th under NDA.
NDA requirements for limited 66 seats of Air Force
Age
– The candidate should be 16 1/2 to 19 years at the time of commencement of course.
Gender– Male only
Martial status– Unmarried
Educational Qualification– 10+2 with Maths and Physics.
Application– As per the notification of UPSC
Training Duration– 3 years at NDA and 1 and 1/2 years at AFA (Air Force Academy) Hyderabad

Indian Navy
Indian Navy offer two ways to get into the prestigious service of the nation under the flag of the Indian Navy.

Requirements of Indian Navy for NDA

Age
– The candidate should be 16 1/2 to 19 years at the time of commencement of course.
Educational Qualifications – 10+2 Science stream schooling with Physics and Mathematics subjects.

Trainining Duration – 3 years at NDA and 1 Year at Naval Academy.
Training Academy – National Defence Academy and Indian Naval Academy

The second way to join Indian Navy is through the Naval Academy Exam conducted by UPSC.

Requirements for Naval Academy Entry
Age
– The candidate should be 16 1/2 to 19 years at the time of commencement of course.
Educational Qualifications – 10+2 Science stream schooling with Physics and Mathematics subjects.
Application – As per the notification of UPSC
 

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