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Career Options Guidance
AN HONOURABLE LIFE – BECOME AN OFFICER IN THE INDIAN ARMED FORCES
For graduates, there are various entry options to Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Air Force Academy and Indian Naval Academy. Some of the entry schemes are for Short Service Commission. The Combined Defence Services Entrance Examination conducted by UPSC is a major entry platform. In addition, Air Force Common Admission Test is conducted for various branches of the Air Force, and Indian Navy Entrance Test is conducted for entry to some branches in the Navy. NCC Certificate holders and Technical Graduates also have a direct call up option for Army SSB Interviews, without undergoing the entrance examination. Women are also eligible for some of the graduate entry schemes.
The entrance process is not a cakewalk, and there are three major stages to clear. The written examination is the first stage, thereafter the shortlisted candidates undergo a four to five day Services Selection Board interview. Those selected after the interview have to clear the medical examination. Air Force Flying Branch candidates are also put through Pilot Aptitude Tests. For further details, please visit www.joinindianarmy.nic.in or www.joinindiannavy.gov.in or www.careerairforce.nic.in or www.afcat.cdac.in