How to Join Indian Army in 2025 – Complete Guide for Men & Women | Latest Entry Schemes & Eligibility

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Joining the Indian Army is one of the most prestigious career options in India. Whether you are a male or female aspirant, the Indian Army offers multiple entry routes based on your educational qualifications, skills, and passion to serve.

This guide covers All Indian Army Entries 2025 in detail for both Male & Female candidates with updated eligibility, age limit, and selection procedure.

All Entry Schemes for Joining Indian Army 2025

1. NDA Entry (National Defence Academy) – Only for Male Candidates

• Qualification: 10+2 (PCM for Navy & Air Force)

• Age: 16.5 to 19.5 years

• Gender: Male Only

• Selection: Written Exam by UPSC → SSB Interview → Medical

• Training: NDA Pune & IMA Dehradun

2. TES Entry (Technical Entry Scheme) – Only for Male Candidates

• Qualification: 10+2 with 60% Marks in PCM + Appeared in JEE Mains

• Age: 16.5 to 19.5 years

• Gender: Male Only

• Selection: Shortlisting based on JEE Mains → SSB Interview → Medical

• Training: 5 Years Technical Training + Commission

3. ACC Entry (Army Cadet College) – For Serving Soldiers (Both Male/Female in Service)

• Qualification: 10+2 Pass (Minimum)

• Age: 20 to 27 years

• Eligibility: Only Indian Army Serving Soldiers

• Selection: Written Exam → SSB Interview → Medical

• Training: 3 Years at ACC Wing, IMA Dehradun

4. SSC Technical Entry – For Men & Women

• Qualification: BE/B.Tech Degree in relevant discipline

• Age: 20 to 27 years

• Gender: Male & Female

• Selection: Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical

5. SSC Non-Technical (Women Entry)

• Qualification: Graduation in any stream

• Age: 19 to 25 years

• Gender: Female Only

• Selection: Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical

6. NCC Special Entry – Men & Women

• Qualification: Graduation + NCC ‘C’ Certificate with ‘B’ Grade or above

• Age: 19 to 25 years

• Gender: Male & Female

• Selection: Direct SSB Interview → Medical

7. JAG Entry (Judge Advocate General) – Men & Women

• Qualification: LLB Degree (55% Marks Minimum) + Registered in Bar Council

• Age: 21 to 27 years

• Gender: Male & Female

• Selection: Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical

8. Army Dental Corps Entry – Men & Women

• Qualification: BDS/MDS Degree with NEET MDS score

• Age: Up to 45 years

• Gender: Male & Female

• Selection: NEET MDS Score → Interview → Medical

9. Veterinary Corps Entry – Men & Women

• Qualification: BVSc / BVSc & AH Degree

• Age: 21 to 32 years

• Gender: Male & Female

• Selection: Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical

• Note: Must be a registered Veterinary Practitioner.

10. AFCAT Entry (Air Force Common Admission Test) – For Indian Army (Air Defence) Related Branch via Territorial Army/Air Defence roles

(Note: Direct AFCAT is for IAF but Army Air Defence Coordination available through certain branches and postings)

• Qualification: Graduation / Engineering

• Age: 20 to 24 years (Flying), 20 to 26 years (Ground Duty)

• Gender: Male & Female

• Selection: AFCAT Written Exam → AFSB Interview → Medical

11. University Entry Scheme (UES) – For Final Year Engineering Male Students

(Subject to availability in 2025)

• Qualification: Pre-Final Year Engineering Students

• Age: 18 to 24 years

• Gender: Male Only

• Selection: Campus Selection → SSB Interview → Medical

Other Notable Entries

Entry Name Eligibility Age Limit Gender Selection Military Nursing Service (MNS) 10+2 PCB + NEET 17 to 25 years Female Only NEET UG Score → Interview → Medical Territorial Army Entry Graduation 18 to 42 years Male & Female Written Exam → Interview → Medical AGNIVEER Army Entry 10th / 12th Pass 17.5 to 21 years Male & Female Physical Test → Written Test → Medical

Final Words

Indian Army is not just a career — It’s a Lifestyle of Honour, Discipline & Glory.

Each entry into the Indian Army has its own eligibility and selection process. Whether you are in school, college, working, or a soldier — there is always a route to join the prestigious Indian Army.

Quick Tip:

Prepare well for SSB Interview, keep yourself medically fit, and stay motivated!

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