After B Sc/B Com: Join Indian Army as Officer

Last Updated on July 31, 2023 by Vishnu Nambiar

Talking about the world of professional courses, B Sc and B Com are still pursued by Indian students to a great extent. So, the flow of students from these streams to the Armed Forces is also enormous! This article is for students belonging to B Sc and B Com streams, who want to become Commissioned Officers in the Indian Army. I will discuss in this article various entry schemes meant for you fellows.

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How B Sc and B Com students may join Indian Army as Commissioned Officers-

 

#1 Indian Military Academy Direct Entry-

The candidate must be between 19 and 24 years of age, with reference to the first day of the month, in which the training will begin. Graduation Degree from a recognized University is required. The candidate has to be unmarried. The candidate has to appear for the CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission). After selection, training will be provided at IMA, Dehradun. The duration of training will be 18 months.

 

#2 Officers Training Academy SSC Non Tech entry

This is an SSC (Short Service Commission) entry. The selection process is same, that is via CDS examination. The candidate has to be aged between 19 and 25 years with reference to 1st January of the year in which the course will start. Graduation from a recognized University is required. Both married and unmarried candidates may apply. After selection, a 49 weeks long training program will be provided at OTA, Chennai.

 

#3 NCC Entry

This is a special entry meant for NCC cadets. This is a non UPSC entry scheme. Candidate has to be aged between 19 and 25 years with reference to 1st July of the year (October course)/ 1st Jan of the year (April course). As usual, graduation from recognized University is required.

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Indian Army Soldier recruitment

Indian Army JCO recruitment

Since this is NCC special entry, along with B Sc, B Com or whatever graduation (like BA) entry, the candidate must also have served in the NCC for 2 years (Senior Division Army) with at least B grade in the C Certificate examination. Married or unmarried candidates may apply. Upon selection, 49 weeks long training will be provided at OTA, Chennai.

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91 thoughts on “After B Sc/B Com: Join Indian Army as Officer”

  1. I am just 12th passout in 2020 in commerce
    I have relation certificate of dad which army retired.
    Then what I do next for joining Indian army ?

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    • If you are well within the age limit, you may try NDA entry. Otherwise you may go for CDS entry after graduation. I’m talking about officer posts only.

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  2. Respected sir,
    I am a student of Computer science Hons. In B.Sc….i want to join PARA SF special force
    How can I apply for this?
    is it mandatory to first join in army as a soldier And then will be
    Or directly I can!!

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  3. Can I Join the Indian Navy after my undergraduate bsc forensic science? what may the post I get if I get selected

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  4. hello sir, i am doing automobile and product designing. is there any space for me in Indian army and that is my dream to be an army officer. PLEASE tell me sir

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  5. His Sir,
    I’m pradyumna Kumar pradhan I am continuing graduation last year in physics Hon.
    Pls update me which is suitable for me.

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  6. I am pursuing final year B.Sc Statistics and I am going to have NCC C certificate in naval wing.
    I would like to pursue my carrer in defence. So suggest what are the possibles ways to enter in defence

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  7. hi Sir

    I’m mallikarjuna i have completed Graduation in 2016 and completed, NCC with A Grade in C-Certificate, please update if there is any selection

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  8. respected sir ,
    i am an engineering student with specialization in electrical engineering how can i serve Indian army .
    Please guide me

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  9. Sir i my name is dadaso and my age is 30 now..i did b.sc chemistry with 58% From mumbai University..how nd what type of army officer or soldiers i can become.. because i desperately want to do national duty in arm forces..please suggest what to do ..

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  10. Sir I am Sachin Kumar shukla i have completed 12th with 86% marks in haryana board and now I am b.com 1st year after completed my graduation I want to join Indian army through officer post sir I am NCC Cadet in govt college sir how to join Indian army as a officer please explain
    Thanku sir

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  11. Dear Sir
    I Wood Like to join in Indian army, i will completed B Com for 2016 Bach in kuvempu university, pleas sir give me information of join Indianian army courses and not give any salary i wood like to work in Indian army fores is my aim pleas help me help me

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  12. sir i am manish kumar i have completed 12th(MPC) with 85% and i am looking for B.SC in computer science(degree) after completion of my graduate would i will be eligiable to join indian army as an officer and waht are the ways through which i can join please guide me..

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  13. Sir, I have finished my B.com this current year can I join Indian Army. sir what are the stes and procedures to join Indian Army sir can you help me sir

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    • Sathish, appear for CDSE examination. Set Indian Army as your first choice while filling up the form online (registration process is online, can be done using official UPSC website).

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  14. Hai . Arun sir
    This is sushil and i would like ask that I’m a B.com. C.A (computer application ) student and i have completed my degree also current year. So my dobt is how can I join in Indian army.. And also I’m a son of ex-servicemen..
    Sir so pls tell me the way to join in army

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  15. may I know how I can join army . l am post graduate and b.ed. its my passion to join Indian army in education core. I have ncc certificates of ‘ b’ or ‘ c’ level .so plz help me to know how I can do? *KADAMBINI

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  16. May i know how can i join indian army, as i have completed my PGDM, i just want to live for protecting my nation

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  17. Respected sir …
    Now I m in 2 nd year of BSC Horticulture…
    Can I appear for CDS Exam after graduation…
    Bcz my main problem I m BSC horticulture student

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  18. Sir, I am second year zoology student so after completion of my Bsc can I go through research field in my subject in Indian army?

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  19. sir I m doing Bsc horticulture is thr any job based on horticulture in Indian army in military farm houses and I hav dne my NCC ‘ C ‘ Certificate in A grade

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  20. Respected Sir,
    I am studying Bsc.agriculture final year .I willing to join Indian Army .
    How the exams are conducted…….

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    • Stalin, you may make use of CDSE entry. Exam is held by UPSC. Application process is online and has to be done through UPSC’s Official website.

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  21. Respected sir,
    I passed b.com and my DOB is 23:09:1993.
    Sir……………
    can i join indian defence service . How ? . Pless tel me .
    Jay hind

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  22. sir,I’m not a ncc cadet,but I’ve completed b.com last year,but I’m willing to join in army,suggest me with some tips for examination

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  23. Hello sir, I am persuing my 2 nd Bsc in zoology.so am I capable for apply officer post? So plz guide me the same….jai hind..

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  24. sir
    i have pass out b.sc from snp.
    & i have join indian army .
    pls give me inform about join indian army & application form
    my sub. pcm
    thank you
    name—manindar
    vpo———->ahulana, ganaur,
    sonipat (haryana)
    pin code —- 131101

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  25. Hi sir, i wanted to know that does having a SC caste helps to reduce the cutoff marks for CDS and does it increases the chances of me joining Army?

    Thankyou.

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  26. Sir,
    I am studying in class 11 (science) right now.I am quite good in studies and i am a junior cadet in NCC and my DOB is 28-08-1997.I want to be an army officer.
    Sir, can i get a officer rank after my graduation?.
    Please suggest me what i need to do to become an army officer.

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    • Fairoz, by the time you clear the entrance exam and join training, you must have finished all backlogs and should possess certificates and mark sheets.

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  27. sir im doing my 2nd yr B.com,can you please make me clear that to pass CDS exams what an all we should be prepared, i mean subjects,
    And what should b the height of the person for Indian army foce.

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    • Ramya, I’ve already written a post dedicated to SSB Interview tips. You may refer that article and get some useful tips that will help you crack SSB Interview.

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  28. Sir am studing in b.com 3rd year , i want to join in indian army as a officer, so what should do for that. Please give me a sugistion for that…..

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    • Thiras, appear for CDS entrance examination after completing your Graduation program. Set Indian Army as your first choice.

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  29. Sir,
    I am now in my 3rd year BSc and I would like to pursue in Indian air force as a ground duty officer….. I havnt done my first 2 yrs that well…..but I have a great craze for IAF…so I would like to know what I can do now and what are the other physical and other requirements…..

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  30. how can i join indian army if i have not qualified in nda and suggest me some more methods that i can follow to join indian army plz …
    and also suggest me some other sites for joining in deffence please..

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  31. respected sir,

    know i am study in secound year b.com. so plzz sujest how can i enter indian army at officesir post.know that time i am doing martial art.

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