Join Indian Army: Join Indian Army will be the dream for the many Indian youths. Indian army soldiers/officers are proud of the nation. The defend the country from our enemies. There is no minimum eligibility to Join Indian Army and serve for the nation. Army welcomes all even if you are passed your 10th qualification you are eligible to apply it. The role/grade/position will depend upon your qualification. In this page, we explained how to apply Indian Army Recruitment.
About Indian Army:
Indian Army is one of the land-based Armed defence force in India and the president of India will be Chief Commander and Chief Army Staff(COAS) will be the professional head. Indian army founded in the year of 1885 (125 years ago). Army has headquarters at our national capital New Delhi. Our Army will fight against various terrorist attacks and save the border from the enemy nations.Indian army command structure as divided into one training command and six operational commands as listed below.
- Headquarters located at New Delhi
- Training Command located at Shimla
- Central Command located at Lucknow
- Easter Command located at Kolkata
- Northern Command Located at Udhampur
- Southern Command located at Pune
- South Western Command located at Jaipur
- Western Command located at Chandmandir
For more details about the army will be accessible at https://www.indianarmy.nic.in
Join Indian Army Current Opportunities:
Officers Recruitment:
Short Service Commission in the Army Dental Corps
Qualification:
- BDS/MDS and should be qualified in National Eligibility cum Entrance Test, NEET (MDS) – 2020 conducted by National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi
- Should have minimum 55% in final year BDS
- Should have completed one-year compulsory rotatory internship
Age Limit: below 45 years
Last Date: 30 July 2020
Join Indian Army Rally: JCO/ OR Entry
Rally Name Rally Venue Application Date Rally Date
Jaipur Rally Date announced later due to Corona 30 June to 14 Aug Announced Later
Sirsa(HR) Rally Shaheed Bhagat Singh Stadium, Sirsa (Haryana) 31 May to 14 June 30 July to 8 August
Patiyala(Punjab) Rally 1 ADSR grounds (Opposite Flying Club, Patiala-Sangrur Road), Patiala 2 June to 16 July 01-13 August
Ambala Rally Teji Sport Complex,Yamuna Nagar Open Before 60 days 4-14 September
Eligibility Criteria for Join Indian Army:
For JCO/ OR Entry
Soldier (General Duty): 10th /Matric pass with Min 45% mks in aggregate and Min 33% in each subject
Age Limit:17 ½ – 21 Yrs
Soldier (Technical) & (Nursing Assistant Veterinary): 10+2/Intermediate Exam pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Maths and English with min 50% marks in aggregate and min 40% marks in each subject
Age Limit:17 ½ – 23 Yrs
Soldier Clerk / Store Keeper Technical: 10+2/Intermediate Examination Pass in any stream (Arts, Commerce, Science) with min 60% marks in aggregate and min 50% in each subject. Securing 50% in English and Maths/Accounts/Bookkeeping in Class 12th is mandatory.
Age Limit:17 ½ – 23 Yrs
Soldier Nursing Assistant (Army Medical Corps): 10+2/Intermediate Exam pass in Science with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with min 50% marks in aggregate and min 40% in each subject.
Age Limit:17 ½ – 23 Yrs
Sepoy Pharma (Army Medical Corps) : 10+2 or equivalent exam passed with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English, qualified in D Pharma with minimum 55% marks in aggregate and registered with State Pharmacy Council/Pharmacy Council of India. An individual qualified in B Pharma with minimum 50% marks and registered with State Pharmacy Council/Pharmacy Council of India will also be eligible.
Age Limit: 19 – 25 Yrs
Soldier Tradesmen: 8th/10th Simple Pass & No stipulation in aggregate percentage but should have scored min 33% in each subject.
Age Limit:17 ½ – 23 Yrs
Soldier (General Duty) Women Military police: Minimum education qualification is Matric /10th/SSLC or equivalent with 45% marks in aggregate and minimum 33% marks in each subject studied at matric/10th/SSLC level, without mentioning any specific subjects.
Age Limit: 17 ½ – 21 Yrs
For Officers Entry:
For 12th Pass:
NDA Entry-National Defence Academy (NDA)
Total Posts:320 (Twice a year) For Army-208 Posts filled
Recruitment Period: Twice a Year(Jun & Dec)
Qualification: 12th Class of 10+2 System with physics & Maths
Age Limit: 16 ½ to 19½ yrs
Training Duration: 3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yr at IMA
Technical Entry Scheme(TES) 10+2
Total Posts:90 (Twice a year)
Recruitment Period: May/June & Oct/Nov
Qualification: 12th Class of 10+2 System with physics & Maths-70%+
Age Limit: 16 ½ to 19½ yrs
Training Duration: 5 Yrs (1 Yrs OTA GAYA & 4 Yrs CTWS)
For Graduate:
UPSC-Indian Military Academy Direct (IMA)
Total Posts:200 (Twice a year)
Recruitment Period: July & Nov
Qualification: Any Degree
Age Limit: 19-24 yrs
Training Duration: 1½ yrs
UPSC-OTA-SSC(Non-Technical)
Total Posts:175 (Twice a year)
Recruitment Period: July & Nov
Qualification: Any Degree
Age Limit: 19-25 yrs
Training Duration: 49 Weeks
Non-UPSC-SSC(JAG)
Total Posts:10 (Twice a year)
Recruitment Period: July/Aug & Jan/Feb
Qualification: LLB
Age Limit: 21-27 yrs
Training Duration: 49 Weeks
Non-UPSC-SSC(JAG)
Total Posts:50 (Twice a year)
Recruitment Period: June & Dec
Qualification: Any Degree+Three Years service in NCC Senior Div Army
Age Limit: 19-25 yrs
Training Duration: 49 Weeks
UES-University Entry Scheme
Total Posts:60 (Once a year)
Recruitment Period: June/July
Qualification: Pre Final year in engineering
Age Limit:18-24 yrs
Training Duration: 1 Year
Technical Graduate Course-TGC(Engineers)
Total Posts:60 (Twice a year)
Recruitment Period: Mar/Apr & Sep/Oct
Qualification: Graduate in engineering
Age Limit:20-27 yrs
Training Duration: 1 Year
SSC Technical
Total Posts: 100(Twice a year)
Recruitment Period:June/July & Dec/Jan
Qualification: Graduate in engineering
Age Limit:20-27 yrs
Training Duration: 49 Weeks
Army Education Corps(AEC)
Total Posts: 20(Twice a year)
Recruitment Period: March/April & Sept/Oct
Qualification: MA/M.Sc
Age Limit:23-27 yrs
Training Duration: 1 Year
Join Indian Army Physical Fitness:
Physical Criteria vary candidate region or role looking for
Minimum criteria For soldier:
Hight-160 cms+
Chest-77 Cms+
Weight-48+
Other Criteria:
- A candidate should have robust physique and good mental health.
- The chest should be well developed having minimum 5 cms expansion.
- Should have normal hearing with each ear and good binocular vision in both eyes. He should be able to read 6/6 in a distant vision chart with each eye. Colour vision should be CP – III (able to recognize white, red and green signal colours correctly as shown by Martin’s Lantern at 1.5 meters).
- Should have a sufficient number of natural healthy gum and teeth i.e. minimum 14 dental points.
- Should not have diseases like deformity of bones, hydrocele and varicocele or piles.
- Soldier General Duty for infantry should have 6/6 eyesight.
Join Indian Army Salary/Pay Scale:
| Rank | Pay Band | Pay Scale | Grade Pay |
| Lieutenant | 3 | 15600-39100 | 5400 |
| Captain | 3 | 15600-39100 | 6100 |
| Major | 3 | 15600-39100 | 6600 |
| LT Colonel | 4 | 37,400-67,000 | 8000 |
| Colonel | 4 | 37,400-67,000 | 8700 |
| Brigadier | 4 | 37,400-67,000 | 8900 |
| Major General | 4 | 37,400-67,000 | 10000 |
| LT General | – | 67000-79000 | – |
| HAG | – | 75500-80000 | – |
| VCOAS | – | 80000 Fixed | – |
| COAS | – | 90000 Fixed | – |
Indian Army Recruitment Procedure:
- Indian Army Recruitment Rally details will be published at Join Indian Army Portal. So if you wish to join as a soldier keep visiting Army Recruitment portal and we also update soldier rally schedule here.
- For Officer Entry/UPSC Entry the notification will be updated in Employment News Paper and also updated in UPSC portal for NDA exam.
Why Join Indian Army?
Walk in the dark places no others will enter.
Stand on the bridge and no one may pass…
Jai Hind !!!!
Join Indian Army is the best opportunity to serve the nation. The reasons are given below.
- Five figures Salary
- Free medical facilities for self and dependent.
- Leave upto 90 days/year.
- Free railway warrants.
- Free Government married accommodation.
- Entitled Ration
- Free Uniform/Clothing etc.
- CSD facilities.
- Lucrative Terminal benefits.
- Opportunities to learn and grow as a complete human being.
Important Links:
Indian Army Website: https://www.indianarmy.nic.in
Join Indian Army Portal: https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/