Which defence government jobs are available in India?▼
Defence government jobs include Indian Army (Officer through NDA/CDS/SSC, JCO/OR through Agniveer/Rally), Indian Navy (Officer through NDA/CDS/SSC, Sailor through Agniveer), Indian Air Force (Officer through AFCAT/NDA/CDS, Airman through Agniveer), DRDO Scientist/Technical posts, Ordnance Factory Board (OFB) posts, Indian Coast Guard, CAPF (BSF, CRPF, CISF, ITBP, SSB), and Defence Civilian posts in various cantonment boards and military establishments.
Agniveer bharti kaise hoti hai aur Agnipath scheme kya hai?▼
Agnipath scheme ke tahat Indian Army, Navy aur Air Force mein Agniveer ke roop mein 4 saal ke liye bharti hoti hai. Army Agniveer ke liye Rally-based recruitment hoti hai jismein physical test, medical, aur written exam hota hai. Navy aur Air Force Agniveer ke liye online exam hota hai. 4 saal baad 25% Agniveers ko permanent service mein retain kiya jaata hai. Baaqi ko Seva Nidhi (Rs 11.71 lakh) milti hai.
What is NDA exam and who can apply?▼
NDA (National Defence Academy) exam is conducted by UPSC twice a year for recruitment into Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force as officers. Candidates who have passed 12th class (10+2) can apply. For Army wing, any stream is accepted; for Navy and Air Force, Physics and Maths in 12th is mandatory. Age limit is 16.5 to 19.5 years. Selection involves written exam (Maths + GAT) followed by SSB interview.
What is CDS exam for defence recruitment?▼
CDS (Combined Defence Services) exam is conducted by UPSC twice a year for graduates to join Indian Military Academy (IMA), Officers Training Academy (OTA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), and Air Force Academy (AFA). Candidates need graduation for IMA/INA, and any graduation for OTA. Age limit is 19-25 years (varies by academy). Selection involves written exam followed by SSB interview (5-day process).
How to join Indian Air Force through AFCAT?▼
AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) is conducted twice a year by Indian Air Force for recruitment as officers in Flying, Technical, and Ground Duty branches. Candidates need graduation/B.Tech depending on branch. Flying branch requires 60% in graduation with Maths and Physics in 12th. Selection involves AFCAT exam, AFSB interview (similar to SSB), and medical examination. Officers get Pay Level 10 (Rs 56,100+).
What is the salary structure in Indian Armed Forces?▼
Indian Armed Forces salary starts at Pay Level 10 (Rs 56,100 basic) for Lieutenant/Sub Lieutenant/Flying Officer. Captain/Lt Commander/Flight Lieutenant gets Pay Level 10B (Rs 61,300). Major/Commander/Squadron Leader gets Pay Level 11 (Rs 67,700). Additionally, officers get Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs 15,500, DA, transport allowance, ration, accommodation, canteen facilities, and free medical for self and family.