Career in Armed forces

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1. CAREER IN ARMED FORCES Dr. Niyati Garg

2. INTRODUCTION Indian defence force comprises of Indian Army, Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. These forces guarded the nation against all the external aggressors in the wars. A career in Armed Forces offers a rare blend of adventure, good career prospects, honour and high social standing.

3. NATURE OF WORK Indian Armed Forces render invaluable service to the nation, both in times of war and peace. Though the primary task is defending our nation against external aggression, many times it is called to restore internal strife and help in natural calamities.

4. CONDITIONS OF WORK The working conditions of the defence personnel are quite tough, challenging and risky. They have to work in all conditions round the clock to safeguard the nation. There is always danger to life in armed forces.

5. EARNINGS Earnings in the Indian defence forces are between Rs. 18000/- to Rs. 80000/- and the other perks and allowances given to them like Transport Allowance Free medical treatment including dependants Canteen facilities Insurance cover Study leave Free train travel once a year Life long Pension etc.

6. MODE OF ENTRY Advertisement for recruitment to the various branches normally twice every year in most of the national and important regional newspapers and also in the Employment News . Written examination conducted by the U.P.S.C . Interview in front of Service Selection Board (SSB).

7. EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS 10+2 with science B.Sc (Physics & Maths) or B.E. with or without Naval Wing Senior Div NCC ‘C’ Certificate Graduation or Post Graduate Degree in Engineering. Degree in Law BA (Economics) or Degree/Diploma in Material/Financial Management Master’s Degree (Physics /Maths /Chemistry /Computer Application/Computer Science /Humanities (Eng./ Eco/ Hist /Pol. Sc)

8. PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES REQUIRED The people who want to join these forces must be physically and mentally sound. They must be brave and courageous and taking challenges in life. They must be disciplined and free from any prejudices and they should have patriotic feeling.

9. ADVANCEMENT AND PROMOTIONS Indian army: Sepoy , Havildar , JCOs, Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Lt. Colonel, Colonel, Brigadier, Major General, Lt. General, General (Chief of Army Staff). Indian navy: seaman recruit, seaman, leading seaman, petty officer, warrant officer, Midshipman, Sub Lieutenant, Lieutenant, Lt. Commander, Commander, Captain, Commodore, Rear Admiral, Vice Admiral, Admiral (Chief of Navy Staff). Indian Air Force: Air Craftsman, Corporal, Sergeant, Warrant Officer, Officer Cadet, Pilot Officer, Flying Officer, Flight Lieutenant, Squadron Leader, Wing Commander, Group Captain, Air Commodore, Air Marshal.

10. EMPLOYMENT /SELF EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES They may get job in Indian army, navy or air force for non commissioned officers or commissioned officers. They may also get job through permanent or short service commission. They may get job in technical, non-technical, education or medical fields. They can join these forces through NDA, IMA, CDS, AFMC etc. After retirement the defence personnel can get job in banks and public or private sector undertakings as security guards and officers. They also can get benefit of ex-service men in state government services and can get administrative and other lucrative posts.

11. TRAINING INSTITUTES National Defence Academy (NDA), Khadakwasla Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai Army Cadet College (ACC), Dehradun National Defence College (NDC) New Delhi The College of Materials Management, Jabalpur

12. SOURCES OF FURTHER INFORMATION http://www.mod.nic.in/rec%26training/ http://www.careerairforce.nic.in/index.asp?lang=1 http://www.nausena-bharti.nic.in/ http://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in/ http://indianarmy.nic.in/Index.aspx?flag=sGlGXHTqppW8NUrRvTCHfA== http://indiannavy.nic.in/ CERTIS