I am a student of Std X. I have a great affinity for the Indian Defence Forces. What are the requirements needed to join the defence forces? What pay package does one get in the defence academy? Is there also any possibility to enter the Indian Army through the commerce stream?
At this stage, you may think of entering the armed forces through the National Defence Academy (NDA). Eligibility is 10+2 (all streams) for army, with Mathematics and Physics for air force and navy. Selection is through a written examination, interview, outdoor physical tests, psychological assessment and group tests.
The course of training is for three years. Sixty-eight per cent of the training curriculum at the NDA is devoted to academics. The aim is to achieve excellence in academic pursuits without compromising on outdoor activities. Every cadet has to play some game, pass compulsory outdoor training tests, participate in competitive sports, including rifle firing, handball and yachting. On successful completion of the degree course, the cadets are awarded a Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Science or Computer Science by the Jawaharlal Nehru University. During the entire course, you’re provided with free accommodation and food.
After completion of the course at the NDA/ Naval Academy, army cadets join the Indian Military Academy in Dehradun; navy cadets join a training ship, and air force cadets move on to the Air Force Training Academy in Hyderabad. Here you will get a monthly salary of Rs 21,000. After completing the training, you will be commissioned as an officer in the Indian Armed Forces with starting salary around Rs 45,000 and many other facilities like transport, medical, student welfare, etc.
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