Defence Exams — Armed Forces Recruitment

Serve the nation with honour. Multiple entry routes for officers and soldiers across Army, Navy and Air Force. Written exams, SSB interviews and physical fitness required.

Officer & Soldier Entry Army / Navy / Air Force Permanent Commission High Respect & Benefits

About Defence Recruitment

Officer Entry via UPSC
NDA, CDS
Air Force Entry
AFCAT (IAF)
Navy Entry
SSR, MR, AA
UPSC Site
upsc.gov.in
IAF AFCAT Site
afcat.cdac.in
Selection
Written + SSB/AFSB
Choose Your Path
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Written + SSB
NDA
National Defence Academy — Army, Navy, Air Force
12th Pass
Eligibility
16.5–19.5
Age Limit
~400
Vacancies
₹56,100+
After Commission
🎖️
Written + SSB
CDS
Combined Defence Services — IMA, INA, AFA, OTA
Graduate
Eligibility
19–25
Age Limit
~450
Vacancies
₹56,100+
Pay (Lt.)
✈️
Written + AFSB
AFCAT
Air Force Common Admission Test — Indian Air Force
Graduate
Eligibility
20–26
Age Limit
Annual
2 Cycles/Year
₹56,100
Flying Officer Pay
Written + PFT
Navy SSR
Senior Secondary Recruit — Indian Navy
12th Pass
Eligibility
17–21
Age Limit
Annual
Cycle
₹21,700+
Starting Pay