03-May 2023...........

Career Options in Defence after 12th Class

Defence is one of the top choices among our youngsters who have passed 12th class. Defence offers a sense of pride and social respect that is not available in any other career. Defence is getting popular among youngsters regardless of their gender. Female Defence Aspirants have started looking to make their career in the Armed Forces after 12th Class. But there are so many students who do not know how to make their in the armed forces after 12th class. Through this article, we will share every detail of career options in defence after 12th class. In this article, we will cover all the information about defence exams and direct entry schemes for joining Armed Forces i.e. Army, Navy, and Airforce.

We have divided defence career options into two categories i.e. Soldier Cadre and Officer Cadre. We will share details about Officer Cadre first and after that, we will share details about Soldier Cadre i.e. Agniveer.

As an Officer after 12th Class

Being an officer in the Armed Forces of India is a matter of great respect and pride. Because Officers in the Armed Forces are highly capable and they become officers only after qualifying for a very tough written exam and SSB Interview. After passing, these two stages they have to go through rigorous training in various training Academies in India.

There are the following options before 12th passed students make a career in defence as an officer:

Career Options in Defence as an Officer after 12th Class
Through Exam	Through Direct Entry
NDA MNS (For females only) AFMC, Pune for AMC	TES (Technical Entry Scheme)

NDA (National Defence Academy) Exam

The NDA (National Defence Academy) exam is a highly competitive entrance exam conducted by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) of India for candidates who wish to join the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force as an officer. It is a two-stage selection process that includes a written exam and an SSB (Service Selection Board) interview. NDA Exam is the best opportunity for the 12th-passed male and female students who want to make their career in the armed forces as an officer.

Eligibility for National Defence Academy Exam

Particulars	Details
Age	Candidates should be between the ages of 16.5 to 19.5.
Educational Qualification	Army- 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education Or Equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
	Navy- 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education Or Equivalent to Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
	Air Force- 12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education Or Equivalent to Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University.
	Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.
Height	Male- 157 cm
Height	Female- 152 cm
Marital Status	Unmarried

NDA-2 Exam Pattern

NDA Written Exam Pattern
Particulars	Details
Papers	Mathematics GAT(General Aptitude Test)
Total Questions	Mathematics- 120 GAT-150
Total Marks	Mathematics- 300 GAT- 600 Total- 900
Time Duration	Mathematics- 2.5 Hours or 150 Minutes GAT- 2.5 Hours or 150 Minutes
SSB Interview	900 Marks

MNS (Military Nursing Service) Exam

MNS or Military Nursing Service Exam is conducted to select candidates for 4 years of BSc Nursing Course. This exam is conducted by the Directorate General of Medical Service. It is a 6-stage exam in which candidates will have to appear for the online exam, verification of documents, Online MNS Exam, Psychological Assessment Test (PAT), Interview, and Medical Examination.

Eligibility for MNS Exam

Educational Qualification	10+2 or Equivalent Passed with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with not less than 50% aggregate marks. Or Candidates appearing for the final year of the qualifying examination during the current academic session.
Age	Candidates should be between the age of 16.5 to 24.5 years.
Marital Status	unmarried/ divorced/ legally separated/widow without encumbrances.
Height	152 Cm 147 Cm for Candidates from Hill and North-East.

Exam Pattern for the MNS Exam

Stage	Name of Stage	Details
1st	Shortlisting through NEET (UG) Score	This will be the first stage of the MNS Exam in which candidates will be shortlisted based on their respective NEET (UG) Scores.
2nd	Verification of Document	In the second stage of the MNS Exam, Candidates' Original Documents will be checked. Following Documents will be checked at the time of reporting- 10th Class Original Marksheet 12th Class Marksheet Adhaar Card Transfer Certificate Migration Certificate Nationality Certificate Domicile Certificate NCC Certificate (If Applicable)
3rd	Test of General Intelligence & General English (ToGlGE)	Test of General Intelligence & General English (ToGlGE) will be a computer-based examination in which questions of general intelligence and general English will be asked. There will be a total of 40 questions carrying 2 marks for each question. This Paper will be of a total of 80 Marks. Candidates will have 30 minutes to answer 40 questions. There will be a negative marking of 0.5 marks for each incorrect answer.
4th	Psychological Assessment Test (PAT)	The psychological Assessment Test (PAT) will be a qualifying stage and its marks will not be added to the final merit list. The psychological Assessment Test (PAT) will be an MCQ-based test in which there will be questions of Psychology that Candidates will have to answer.
5th	Interview	After Psychological Assessment Test (PAT), the Interview of Candidates will be conducted by a Board of Officers at a designated venue.
6th	Medical Examination	Once Candidates are shortlisted after the interview, Candidates will have to go through Special Medical Board at the designated venue. Based on the medical examination, Candidates will be declared fit/unfit.

TES (Technical Entry Scheme)

The Technical Entry Scheme (TES) is a program offered by the Indian Army to recruit technically skilled individuals as commissioned officers. This program is open to male candidates who have completed their 10+2 Classes with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics as their core subjects. The TES program is aimed at individuals who have a passion for technology and want to serve their country as commissioned officers in the Indian Army. Candidates selected for this program undergo a rigorous training program and are provided with the necessary technical knowledge and skills to become successful officers. The TES program offers candidates the opportunity to serve in a variety of technical fields such as engineering, communication, electronics, and computers. Candidates selected for this program are commissioned as Lieutenants in the Indian Army.

Basic Information of Technical Entry Scheme

Particulars	Details
Educational Qualification	10+2 Passed Physics, Chemistry, and Math with 60% aggregate marks. + Appeared in JEE Mains Exam
Age Limit	Between 16.5 to 19.5 years.
Height	Female- 152 cm (relaxation of 5 cm height for north-east Girls) Male- 157 cm
Academy	Officers Training Academy, Gaya
Recruitment Process	SSB Interview + Medical Test + Documentation

AFMC Pune for Army Medical Corps

You can become a Doctor in Indian Armed Forces through Armed Forces Medical College, Pune. After passing out from AFMC, you will be commissioned into Army Medical Corps and get the rank of Captain after getting the commission. Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) Pune is a premier medical institute in India. The College is a Centre of Excellence for medical education and research.

Eligibility for AFMC Pune

Eligibility	Details
Education Eligibility	12th Passed with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English + With 60% Overall Marks + With 50% Marks in each subject
Age	17-24 years
Height	Female- 152 Male- 157

Exam Pattern for AFMC

Test	Details
NEET (UG)	Score Card of NEET (UG) is Compulsory
ToELR and PAT	Test of English Language, Comprehension, Logic and Reasoning (ToELR) in the form of Computer Based Test (CBT) and also Psychological Assessment Test (PAT) to be conducted at AFMC, Pune only for candidates shortlisted for interview.
Interview	There will be an interview of 50 marks which will be conducted by the Board of AFMC

Career in Defence as a Soldier (Agniveer)

The government has changed the rules of soldier recruitment under the Agnipath Scheme. Under this new scheme, soldiers (agniveers) will be recruited for a period of 4 fours, and upon completion of four years, only 25% agniveers will be given a permanent position in the Armed Forces. Under the new scheme, both male and female candidates can apply for the position of agniveers.

We will provide details of Agniveer Recruitment for both the Army, the Navy, and the Airforce.

Agniveer Exam Important Information

Particulars	Details
Eligibility	10+2 with 50% Marks
Age Limit	17.5-21 Years
Salary	Between 30,000 to 40,000
Post Retirement Benefit	11 Lakh Seva Nidhi Package Reservation in CAPF Jobs

Eligibility Criteria of Agniveer Army

Rank	Education Qualification	Age
Aniveer (General Duty) All Arms	10th Passed with 33% Marks in each subject and 45% total marks	17.5-21 Years
Agniveer (Technical) All Arms	12th passed with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, and English with 40% marks in each subject and 50% aggregate marks Or 10th passed with 50%+2 years of ITI Diploma	17.5-21 Years
Agniveer (Clerk)	12th passed with 50% marks in each subject	17.5-21 Years
Agniveer (Tradesman) 10th passed	10th passed with 33% marks in each subject	17.5-21 Years
Agniveer (Tradesman) 8th Passed	8th Passed with 33% Marks in each subject	17.5-21 Years

Agniveer Vayu Eligibility

Post	Eligibility
Agniveer Vayu (Science)	10+2 Intermediate with Mathematics, Physics, and English with Minimum 50% Marks. and 50% Marks in English.
Agniveer Vayu (Other Than Science)	10+2 Intermediate with Minimum 50% Marks Aggregate and 50% Marks in English.
Age	17.5-21 years

Indian Navy Agniveer (SSR) Eligibility

Agniveer Vayu (SSR) Eligibility
Eligibility	Details
Educational Qualification	Passed10+2 (Intermediate) Exam with Mathematics & Physics as mandatory subjects along with Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science as an additional subject from any recognized Board of India.
Age	The age of applicant should be between 17.5 to 21 years old on the day of recruitment.

Indian Navy Agniveer (MR) Eligibility

Indian Agniveer (MR) Eligibility
Eligibility	Details
Educational Qualification	Passed the 10th (High School) Exam from any recognized Board in India.
Age	The age of the applicant for the recruitment should be between 17 to 20 years old.

This was the complete information about a career in defence after the 12th class. We have covered all the exams with a direct entry scheme in which you can appear after the 12th class. A career in defence exam will give you new exposure in your life and provide you with an adventurous and honorable life.

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