Ladies Do You Have It In You
How To Join Indian Defense Forces :-
Indian women have proved their mettle in the armed forces also. Though they still can't take part in combat operations ,they are considered eligible to handle a wide range of jobs in different departments in the three wings.
PERMANENT COMMISSION(PC) : When you opt for 'Permanent Commission', you are basically looking at a permanent career in Indian Defiance Forces. A career till you retire.
SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION(SSC):Indian Defense Forces has an alternative for all those of you who aspire to serve it for a few years. It is called Short Service Commission. It gives you the option of joining the Indian Defense Forces and serve it as a Commissioned Officer for 5 years. Once your tenure is over, you are allowed to opt for a Permanent Commission. Alternatively, you can also ask for a 5 year extension and can choose to resign from your post any time during this period.
INDIAN ARMY
Officers Training Academy(OTA) is where you go once you are selected for the Short Service Commission.
The Indian Army offers the Women Special Entry Scheme for technical, non-technical & a notification for recruitment is issued every 6 months.Non-technical entry is possible to the Army Service Corps, Army Ordinance Corps, Signals, Corps of Engineers & Corps of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering by virtue of a BA,BSc(PCM),BCom or BCA with min. 60% & min. 50% if you have an NCC 'C' certificate with 'B' or higher grad
Technical entry to the Corps of Engineers, Corps of Electrical & Mechanical Engineering & Signals is possible with a BE/BTech in civil/electrical/mechanical/electronic/computer science /telecommunications or architecture.
For special entry to the Army Service Corps, Army Education Corps & Intelligence Corps a PG degree with 50% marks in organic chemistry/biochemistry/microbiology/physics/math's/computer applications/English/history or a PG diploma in personnel management/material management/hotel management (&/or catering technology)/mass communication/journalism or public relations from a recognized institutes required.
Selection is done on the basis of SSB interview.
OTA , CHENNAI :
| Type of entry | Month of commencement of course each year | Age at the time of joining | Educational qualifications | Mode of selection | How to apply |
| a) Women's special entry scheme (Officers) |
March & September |
19-27 years |
Graduate/Post graduate /Engineering graduate | Direct SSB interview | Apply in response to advertisement in June & December |
*subject matter is informative & subject to change.
source:-Indian Army
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INDIAN AIR FORCE
Discipline,Integrity,Physical Fitness & Mental Strength ; these are the qualities that the IAF demands of its personnel, both men & women. Today women are playing a vital role in taking the IAF to new heights of glory. For a woman seeking a challenging & honorable career, the IAF offers an optimum choice in the Officers Cadre in Flying, Technical & Ground Duty Branches. The age limit & educational qualifications are the same as that for male candidates.
| Branch/Type of entry | AGE | QUALIFICATIONS | TYPE OF COMMISSION | ADVTS. ITINERARY |
| FLYING BRANCH | ||||
| a) Short Service Commission (SSC) | 19-23 years | B.Sc. Physics &/or Math's | SSC (Women) | Jan. / July |
| TECHNICAL BRANCH | ||||
| a) Direct entry scheme | 18-28 years | Degree in Engineering in electronics/mechanical or allied subjects (as given in the advts.) with 55% in each semester/year | SSC (Women) | Jan. / July |
| GROUND DUTIES BRANCH | ||||
| a) Logistics | 20-25 years | Post graduate 50% & above in subjects as given in advts. | SSC (Women) | Jan. / July |
| b) Meteorology | 20-25 years | Post graduate 50% & above in subjects as given in advts. | SSC (Women) | Jan. / July |
| c) Education | 20-25 years | Post graduate 50% & above in subjects as given in advts. | SSC (Women) | Jan. / July |
*subject matter is informative & subject to change
source:-IAF
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INDIAN NAVY
There is scope for women candidates in the law,logistics,air traffic control & education cadres.
| Branch/Type of entry | Unmarried Women | Age(years) | Educational Qualifications |
| EXECUTIVE BRANCH | |||
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Short Service Commission |
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| a) Law Cadre | Women | 22-27 | A degree in Law qualifying for enrolment as an Advocate under the Advocates Act 1961 with min. 55% marks |
| b) Logistics Cadre | Women | 19.1/2-25 | B.A.(Eco.) 2 division or B.Com.2div. or B.Sc. Physics & Math's 2div. or B.Tech./BE or graduation in any subject with degree/diploma in Material/Financial Management |
| c) Air Traffic Control | Women | 19.1/2-25 | B.Sc. 1div. or M.Sc. 2div. |
| EDUCATION BRANCH | |||
| Short Service Commission | Women | 21-25 | A Masters degree in one of the following with at least 55% marks:-a)Physics(with Math's in BSc)/ b)Maths(with Physics in BSc)/ c)Chemistry(with Physics & Math's in BSc) d)ComputerApplication/Computer Science (with either Physics or Math's at graduation level)/ e)Humanities(Eng/Eco/Hist/Pol/ Pol Sc)/ f) An Engineering degree in Mech/Elect /Computer Sc/Tech |
*subject matter is informative & subject to change
source:-Indian Navy
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