| Type of Entry | Age | Qualification | Mode of Selection | How to Apply |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| National Defence Academy |
16 ½ -19Yrs | 12th Class of 10+2 system of education or equivalent. can appear while in Class XII for the exam in August | NDA Exam by UPSC and SSB Interview | Apply in response to the advertisement in Jan and May |
| Indian Military Academy | ||||
| Direct Entry | 19 - 24 Yrs | Degree or equivalent at the time of joining the course. | CDSE Exam by UPSC and SSB Interview | Apply in response to advertisement April & Sep |
| TGC (i) Engineering Graduates |
20 - 27 Yrs | Engineering Degree in notified discipline Final and Pre-final year students |
Direct SSB Interview | Apply in response to advertisement in March / Apr and Sept / Oct |
| (ii) Post Graduates(AFC) | 23 - 27 Yrs | Post Graduates in notified subject with 1st and nd Division | Direct SSB Interview | Apply in response to the advertisement in Apr / May |
|
University Entry |
19 - 25 Yrs |
Engineering Degree Course. |
Campus Interview and SSB Interview | Apply in response to the advertisement in May / Sept |
| 10+2 TES | 16 ½-19 ½Yrs | 10+2Pass with 70% aggregate in PCM | Direct SSB Interview | Apply in response to the advertisement in May/Nov |
| Officer Training Academy | ||||
| Short Service Commission (Non-technical) Men & Women |
19 - 25 Yrs | Degree or equivalent at the time of joining the course. | CDSE Exam by UPSC and SSB Interview | Apply in response to the advertisement in Jun/Nov |
| Short Service Commission (Technical) | 20 - 27 Yrs | Engineering Degree in notified discipline |
Direct SSB Interview | Apply in response to the advertisement in March / Apr and Sept / Oct |
| Short Service Commission (NCC Special Scheme) | 19 - 25 Yrs | Graduates with 50%Two years services in NCC 'C' Certificate with & Minimum 'B' Grade | Direct SSB Interview | Apply in response to the advertisement in Dec / Jan and June / July |
| Short Service Commission (Women Tech-Nontechnical) | 19 - 25 Yrs (Non-Tech) |
Graduates / Post Graduates / LLB / Engineering | Direct SSB Interview | Apply in response to the advertisement in June / Dec |
| JAG | 21 - 27 Yrs | Graduates / LLB / LLM Bar Council of India | Direct SSB Interview | Apply in response to the advertisement in Nov / Dec |