Yes. There are a few ways to join the Indian Army After 12th. (https://www.indiancombat.com/how-to-join-indian-army-after-12th/)

If you are looking to join the army as a recruit, then you can start looking for advertisements on newspaper.

As per advertisement you can go to recruitment rallies and pass the given tests to join the Indian army.

Other two ways are joining the Indian Army as an officer after your 12th std:

First way is through National Defence Academy

This is one of the most prestigious institutes of the Indian army which builds Officers for the Armed Forces.

You need clear the NDA Exam test and pass SSB test in order to join NDA.

After which you will undergo 3 years of training in NDA and 1 year at IMA. and finally join the army as a Lieutenant.

The other way is through TES Entry

This entry is a direct entry for PCM students which only require to pass the SSB test.

Unlike NDA, which can be given twice a year. TES Entry can be given only once after your 12th std results is announced.

So i would suggest you to write NDA Exam while you are in 12th and also apply for TES Entry after you complete your 12th. As TES Entry has more advantages over NDA. (https://www.indiancombat.com/tes-entry/)

So definitely choose TES Entry over NDA due to the benefits you can get, if you are a PCM student

Hope you found this answer helpful.

By giving NDA exam

or by direct entry which is TES(Technical entry Sceme), direct SSB on the basis of 12 marks.

The Indian Armed forces is one of the finest institutions in the country which offers excellent professional and personal lifestyle. One can have all the luxuries in the world at no cost and also have pride in serving the nation.

There are several ways to join the Armed Forces as officers . To broadly classify, you can either join after finishing your class 12 or after graduation. And also you can join either as a Permanent Commission Officer or a Short Service Commission Officer.

Entries after Class 12th

All entries after class 12 are compulsorily PERMANENT COMMISSION. As a Permanent Commission Officer you will be required to serve for a minimum period of 20 years from the date of commission. Though you may leave before 20 years also but you will not be eligible for life long pension and other ex-service men facilities which will be applicable if you retire after 20 years.

Appear for nda examination conducted 2 times in an year

National Defence Academy & Naval Academy commonly referred as NDA/ NA is a national level entrance exam conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for 10+2/ HSC candidates who wish to pursue their career as commissioned officers in Army, Navy, Air Force and Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC).



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