Recruitment in defense forces

Recruitment process in Defense forces

To get recruited defense forces you have to go through some of the processes which are explained below. You can go through them and can think of your career in the defense.

1. University Entry Scheme (UES)

If  you are in your 3rd year of Engineering, this can be the best possible opportunity for you at that moment. UES entry is for students who are pursuing Engineering and are in their Pre final year of graduation. Once you achieve your written examination positively, you will be call for SSB (Service Selection Board) and after that there will be a Medical examination. After you clear all these steps, the training will begin at IMA (Indian Military Academy).

Application of UES are available from August to September every year.

Eligibility Criteria

·         Result of Class XII in Science Stream (Mathematics and Physics).

·         Pursuing Graduation in B.Tech/B.E / B.Tech (pre-final year) from any authentic university of India

·         Age should lie between 19 - 25 years

·         Minimum 60% aggregate in graduation is demanded.

·         One should be a citizen of India or Nepal/Bhutan/Tibet refugee to apply.

2. Technical Graduate Course (TGS)

Technical Graduate course is applicable for both the candidates who are in the final year of Engineering as well as those who possess a degree. Therefore even if you are not ready at the time you can still apply for this post after completing your graduation. Training will take place in IMA after selection.

Application of UES are available from May to June.

Eligibility Criteria

·         Clear Class XII in Science Stream (Mathematics and Physics).

·         Pursue Graduation in B.E / B.Tech (final year) or already holding a degree from any recognised university of India

·         Age should lie between 20 - 27 years

·         Minimum 70% aggregate in graduation is needed

·         One should be a citizen of India or Nepal/Bhutan/Tibet refugee to apply.

3. Short Service Commission (SSC) Technical Entry

As this entry to get to serve in Indian army for a shorter period of time in comparison with permanent commission. In Short service commission minimum serving duration is for 10 years. Once selected training will take place in OTA (Officer’s Training Academy).

Application of SSC are available from December to January.

Eligibility Criteria

·         Clear Class XII in Science Stream (Mathematics and Physics).

·         Engineering in B.E / B.Tech from any recognised university of India.

·         Age should lie between 20 - 27 years

·         Minimum 60% aggregate in graduation is needed

·         One should be a citizen of India or Nepal/Bhutan/Tibet refugee to apply.