Last Updated on August 7, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar
Many Indian students nurse the dream of joining the Armed Forces of India! It is one of the best jobs available in India. A job in the Armed Forces not just assures a good pay scale and perks, but it is also one such job that earns one much respect from society! So, for 12th Commerce students, what it really takes to join the Indian Army/Navy or Air Force as a Commissioned Officer? I will describe career opportunities that Commerce students have in the Armed Forces, after they clear 12th standard exams.
12th Commerce students can join NDA for Indian Army only!
While 12th science students may appear for NDA (National Defence Academy) examination while in/after passing 12th standard and join the course right after 12th, Commerce students don’t have this luxury of applying for any branch of the Indian Armed Forces. 10+2 Commerce students may join the NDA only for Indian Army selection.
Commerce students can’t appear for NDA entrance exam and get into IAF or Indian Navy after they finish 12th grade schooling. They can’t become a Commissioned Officer in IAF or Indian Navy right after 12th. But they may become Indian Army Officer right after 12th, through NDA Entry!
Way for Commerce stream students to become Commissioned Officers in Armed Forces-
To join Indian Army as an Officer, Commerce stream students have two ways-
- After 12th (NDA Entry)
- After Graduation (CDSE, NCC, JAG Entry etc, whichever applies)
In case of joining Indian Air Force and Indian Navy as Officers, there is no provision available for Commerce students right after 12th. They may join Indian Navy or IAF after Graduation though!
A good example is the AFCAT examination. Commerce stream students may join Indian Air Force as Officers (in Ground Duty Branches) after Graduation, by appearing for AFCAT examination! Even arts stream students may explore these options.
This exam can be attempted by candidates who have completed graduation in from a recognized University. So, after completing graduation course (3 or 4 years long), Commerce stream students may appear for AFCAT entrance examination and join IAF’s Ground Duty Branches. Similarly, they may appear for relevant exam held by Indian Navy also, after Graduation and join Indian Navy as Officer.
Also read: Indian Army JCO recruitment
Indian Army Soldier recruitment
How to join Indian Army after 12th
After clearing the written exam, candidate has to crack the SSB (Services Selection Board) Interview, before the candidate gets selected for the training program and become a Commissioned Officer in Army/Navy/Air Force.
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I’m 12 passed if there have any opportunities for commerce students for joining air force or navy ?
If you want officer entry, try to join after graduation. After 12th, you may try NDA entry and join the army.
Hi. My name is LAVANYA ANKITA AVIN MADAN . I AM REALLY INTERSTED IN JOINING INDIAN NAVY AND INDIAN AIRFORCE . BUT THE MAIN PROBLEM IS MY STREAM COMMERCE… MAY I GET ANY OPPORTUNITY TO JOIN ANY OF THESE…. PLEASE DO HELP ME . I AM A 12TH COMMERCE ASPIRANT …. HOW CAN I JOIN INDIAN NAVY OR INDIAN AIRFORCE PLZ DO REPLY
Is maths important in commerce for join Indian Army
Bro I took commerce after 10th and my ambition is to become indian navy officer and what I want to do after 12 th bro pls help me
Sir I have passed 10 through science and now I have opted commerce and my dream is to join air force how may I join please tell….
After 12th, complete Bachelor’s Degree program. After that, you may apply for Ground Duty posts and become an Officer in the IAF.
Myself Mr. Shreyash Patil and I am from commerce side and I have completed my 12 and my percent is 60% and I want to join air force (accounts branch). What should I do?????
Complete any Bachelor’s Degree program. After that, you may try AFCAT entry and join IAF in the said post.
I’m passed 12th nd b.com 5th last is running nd i join indian army
How I can join Indian Army or Indian Air Forse after 12 class.
Sir ,
I am studying the graduation.
I willing to join the army . I have a body fitness. I need a higher post ,so what can I do for that , plz help me sir , plz guide me ,
Sir,
I am Sristi , my dream is to be an army officer. I am going to appear class XII exam in the March 2018. Is there any chance for me ? Please answer.
You may apply after completing Bachelor’s Degree.
Good afternoon Sir/Madam,
i’m studying in 12th commerce and is also an NCC cadet and i wanted to be an army or navy officer by cracking SSB exam will you just help me by telling what are the steps??
Sumit Kumar Biswas.
Sir, I am passed out 12th from commerce site sir there is any scope or any chance to join in Indian Airforce. Please sir reply me.
Thanks
Sir, I’m eager to join in Indian army. this is my passion. I will just do pass my 12th ( commerce) in year of 2017 march. So what should I do for preparation in come to Indian army? And which types of book should I read?.I will just give examination in Gujarati language so it meditation you will also keep.
Sir, I am student of 12th commerce and I want to take Admission in Indian Navy so can I?
You may join Indian Navy after graduation (as an Officer).
Sir its available after 10 class to joing indian air force……and plz give me a suggest what to do after 10 class plz…. science ya commerce plz
Waiting for answer
Now I’m 10 class l want want to join Indian
Air force after 12 science its my dream
sir, i am a b.com (ca) student and i am interested to join in navy after my graduation. if i appear for a the CDS exam, do i have a scope for joining in the technical side of navy?
Sar I gave my 12 exam passed with commerce stream and I am from Nagaland dimapur so how can I join for army
Akhtar, you may use NDA entry and join the Indian Army as an Officer.
I appeared 12th commerce and i want to join NDA for army without maths. what shall i do now??
Tage, register online.
I’m 21 year old and i done 12 in commerce section i want to join army is there any chance for me
sir
is their any difference in joining indian army after 12th through NDA or after graduation through CDS?
Sarath, there won’t be any difference in rank or salary. Work profile might be bit different.
Sir i am a student of commerce strem but i want to join army i am very intrested in army also my family want also i join NCC in class 9-10 now i am in 12th
So what can i do?
Plz suggest me sir
I am also good in sports special in volleyball
Vedant, try NDA entry.
sir,
i have just completed 10th class from which stream is good to join force
Respected Sir ,
AS i have passed my 12th class commerce strem with CBSE recognized school . As my aim is to go to indian army and make my future successful. Please may you help me to do what kind of thing i would like to do for the selection of indian army as a better post then other..
Please give me suggestions
Hello sir I m an commerce student and I want to do a good job in Indian airforce please suggest me a good one with brighter scope and future
hlo sir now am in plus two. I have above 90% in 10 class. 80% in plus one. I want ur help sir..
sir I want to join airforce for fly jet planes so what should i do
But i am not interested in NDA
Sir…. I am completing my board exams soon of 12 commerce. I am interested to join Indian army.
Shubham, try NDA entry and join the Indian Army as an Officer!
hello sir I m the student of +2 commerce and I have taken math as additional subject.. am i eligible for IAF
sir i had been undergoing treatment in nephrotic syndrome for over 24yrs.will it be possible for me to join the army
hello sir iam smriti tomar and i am interested in indian army, i m just complet my 12 in commerce so, plz advice me,how to join it, and any advice related to defence.
sir i jst cmplt 10 comerce i wnt to join indian army??
Sir
Iam a management student I am wait for my graduation. After graduation I would like to apply for army so plz u tell me what post I get and how much salary I get and sir if some body have mark or cuts on his body is he eligible for army officer ?
Sumit, if you will get selected, you will get the rank of Lieutenant at start.
hiii…, sir …i have passed in 2nd puc & i am in 3rd year b.com …, my subject is finance base …..! i gave more concentration on accountancy..with that i have done computer cource tally in c++.so can i get job in indian army …..!
I have done +2 in com.ii am also apply for army …can u tell me how to fill exam N.d.a or other exam
NAMASKAR.SIR NOW I WILL PASS OUT FROM 12 TH COM. CAN I JOINT SPECIAL FORCES ?
Sir I pass 12th Arts Stream and I appired (BA Part 1 ) I want to officer post In Indian Army
What I get a officer post in Indian Army
I have jst compeletd my 12 commerce and im studying in f.y b.com soo how can i join navy if it will be happend den plz give me a chance of interview to proof my self
sir, i have passed my 12th from commerce stream and i was a non maths student right now i am in b.com 1st year so is there any way to start my career in any of forces !!!!!!
plzzz sir give suggestion thanks.
Sir….
I got 60% marks in 12th commerce without maths site…………
Is there any scope for me in Army…….
Sir…
I m really really interested in joining army………
Plzz sir. Kindly rply
Sunny use NDA entry right after 12th or you may join Indian Army as officer after Graduation. Appear for CDSE Examination after Graduation or while in final year of that program.
Sir,I want to pay my adulthood to our country and want to join Indian army or navy and find a new path to success nd respect. So please let me know how can I join nd I am studying in 12th std commerce student . Give me some suggestions about this topic .. thanku
Rashmi, everything has been mentioned in the article. Go for Graduation course and after it apply to join the Armed Forces!
Sir, I would like to join in Indian army/Air force , Now I am doing 12 commerce , Please let me know the procedure,
THANKS ,
SACHIN
sir I’m interested in air force but I’m studying from commerce without math.
can I join air force
Which type of graduation courses….
Any 3 or 4 years long Graduation course from a Recognized University will do. For example- B.Com.
Hello sir, I am appearing bba final year . how to join in Indian army.
Chinmay, you may appear for CDS examination right now or after completing BBA course. It will help you join the Indian Army.
I want to entery in Indian navy after 12th science pass (Help me plz)
Sir good evening. My dream is to become an INDIAN AIR FORCE piolet. I am studying in +2.and my subject is commerce.As a commerce student,what should next I do, to become an air force piolet.?
Ashlin, being a Commerce stream student, you should go for Graduation course from a recognized University. After that you may apply for Ground Duty Branches posts in IAF. You are not eligible to join IAF as a Pilot.
Sir I am join to Indian army
Store keeper
sir how can I appear in CDs exam
Sir i want to join indian navy having ncc certifcat as a commerce student sir plzzzzzz help me sir
Jay hind sir
I graduatin running by t.y.Bcom. and I want to joint Indian army
Ncc second year running
Year:20
sir, does doing CDSE make any difference in pay scale? and in IMA does NDA student get first preference. and doing CDSE can give me lower post in army, is this true? please help me out.
No Sandeep, no discrimination of such type exists when it comes to CDS Entry or NDA Entry. Worry not!
I passed plus two commerce. I want to join air force.please suggest some information about that
Muhammad, Commerce stream students can’t join IAF as Officers right after passing 12th standard. First of all, you will have to pursue any Graduation course and after that you may appear for CDS/AFCAT exams and join Indian Air Force’s Ground Duty Branches.
sir I want to join Indian air force after 12 commerce how can I join it… plzzzz tell me sir
so what i have to do to join navy after 12th?
sir am 10+2comerce pass student I want to Indian army job
After 12th
Gud morning Sir,
I am pursing bba it’s my 2nd year.
what I do now in enter Indian army force. Plz suggest me the way to enter in ds field. plzz must rply sir..?
I am passing 12th with 92.6% in commerce stream
Now i want to join indian airforce and i want to keep regular ca with servw in airforce
Please suggest me
i have completed intermidiate 75%
my age is 17years how can i join in indian army
Give me help line numbers
Sir I am interested in army and I have also done bharat scouts & guide(w.b) and I have secured marks in 12the 88.42%.so I join the army as a engineer from your college and I seek from financial problam
what type of physical tests are held in nda
Hello sir i have jst completed 12 in commerce stream . I jst wanted to go in air force so if there is any scope fr me plz tell me.
Madhu Raj, you won’t be able to join IAF as an Officer right after 12th Commerce. I suggest you to go for a graduation program. On completion of the program, you may appear for CDS or AFCAT examinations and join the IAF.
Hello sir,
I Am Avijit from Kolkata,India….I am reading in class 12 with the stream of commerce…..I want to join in Indian Army…..so how can I join it??? Help me please sir……..
Thank you……..
sir i’m a commerce stream student . i want to join as a junior official in the army after clearing my ISC (2017) EXAMS. I HAVE PLANNED TO WORK AS A JUNIOR OFFICIAL IN THE ARMY TILL I COMPLETE MY GRADUATION AND GIVE THE CDS EXAMINATION. My question is that can i join the BSF After giving the CDS Examinations?
Sir I want to join NCC.my college is not have NCC section. Is there any individual institutions forNCC coaching in chennai or any where? Pls tell me sir
sir
how to study c.d.s examination and what is requairment of this exam and what is benifite of this exam
Hello
Sir
I am Manoj . I have going on my graduation course …I don’t have any crazy in any other fields My goal is to join the Army any serve for nation .so please sir can know the Exam date of this year of CDS 2015 please sir …
Sir may i have u r no please..
Hello sir l want join lAF am passed 12th commerce appear 68% so how can join lAF after 12 th
Pushpendar, go for any graduation course and complete it. You may then join the IAF by appearing for AFCAT examination.
I am 16 yeats old and I read in class 9 icse english medioum school and studing with commerce but i am not having maths . can i get a military job after passing 12. please suggest me the way to get military job after passing12.
Abir, if you want to join the Military as a Commissioned Officer, you may use NDA entry. You may also go for Graduation program after schooling and then join the Armed Forces.
jay hind,sir i am intrested indian army and i am sportmen by dist,state&univercity player and i am ncc student. so,give to me all information my site
sir can 12th pass commerce student with 85% can join
Gaurav, if it is a Commissioned Officer that you want to become, then, after 12th Commerce you may use NDA entry. You may also join after completing Graduation Program. Then you may apply and join the Armed Forces!
is there any way you could confirm about this with someone???
i am really interested in joining the the Indian air force
Sir i am in F.Y.Bcom. I did my 12th in commerce stream.i want to join the indian air force.Is it possible i can give 12th science in private(correspondence) and then complete my graduation and after that can i appear for afcat exam and join the Indian air force(flying branch)??????plzzzzz reply.
Not sure about that, Marcus.
sir i just passed 10th plss will u tell me what i need to do for becoming wind commander in air force and which subjects i need to take for 11th
i like airforce
Hi sir, I am Anushka, I have just passed 10th class, i would like to ask you that is maths required to join the Indian Army?
I WANT TO JOIN THE NAVY AS AN OFFICER I HAVE DONE 12TH COMMERCE WHAT EXAMS TO CLEAR?
hello sir,I have completed 12 commerce & i have join bca streem but i have to going air force & i am very intrested so how can i join ?
Vivek, finish BCA and appear for AFCAT exams. You may join the IAF’s Ground Duty Branch.
sir
is there any boundation to get a specific graduation course.
Arun sir
what is CDS examination?
CDS stands for Combined Defence Services. It is an entrance exam, just like NDA, to get into the Armed Forces. But CDS is meant for Graduation Degree holders/students in final year of Graduation course.
Sir I want ground duty…
And I am fit for your selection…..but I passed 12 with commerce site ……if there is any solution to join easily in army so plz call me 7037058310……
Thank u
After completing ncc can i become a military officer
sir
I am 21 yr old and now appear 12th com how can I join in Indian army at any post
Ground Duty
Gud evng sir,sir i want to join army after +2 science,and now i am reading in +1 non med. Another scheme not nda or cds. Please tell me another any scheme for science to join Army…please sir