There many types of entry to join Indian Armed Forces as an Officer. First types of entry are for under-graduate students and second types of entry are for graduate’s student.
Here are different ways through which a person can join Indian Army as an Officer. Type of entry are mentioned below-
ENTRY FOR UNDER-GRADUATE PERSON –
NDA Entry: (National Defence Academy)
This entry is for students who have cleared the exams of 12th class. In this type of entry a person have to give a written exam for NDA.After clearing the exam the person has to face the SSB Interview of 5 days. If a person clears written exam and SSB Interview then he have to spend –
Three year at National Defence Academy (Khadakwasla, Maharashtra)
One year at Indian Military Academy (Dehradun, Uttarakhand)
IMA :- 
Entry TES: (Technical Entry Scheme) and 10+2 Btech Cadet
This entry is for students who have cleared the 12th class having subject PCM (Physics, Chemistry and Math’s) with minimum 70% percent an above in PCM. But student are advised to score as much as possible. Having this criteria fulfill a person has to face the SSB Interview of 5 days. If a person clears the SSB Interview then he has to spend-
Four years as Pre-commissioned Training
One year as Post-commissioned Training, Officers Training Academy
ENTRY FOR GRADUATE PERSON –
UES Entry: (University Entry Scheme)
This entry is for students who are in pre-final of their graduation (third year). First they have to appear for a small interview which goes around for 40-45 minutes. After clearing this he is eligible to appear for SSB Interview of 5 days. If a person clears the SSB Interview then he has to spend-
One year at Indian Military Academy (Dehradun, Uttarakhand).
NOTE: *Only Engineering Degree is required.
*Awarded 1 years ante date seniority only to Tech Graduate
CDS Entry: (Combined Defence Service)
This entry is for students who have cleared the written exam by UPSC. After clearing the written exam a person has to face the SSB Interview of 5 days. If a person clears the SSB Interview then he has to spend-
One year and six months at Indian Military Academy (Dehradun, Uttarakhand).
TGC Entry: (Technical Graduation Course)
This entry is for students who have done their graduation (Engineering Degree). After this depends on the cut-off by Selection Board a person has to appear for the SSB Interview of 5 days. If a person clears the SSB Interview then he has to spend-
One year at Indian Military Academy (Dehradun, Uttarakhand).
NOTE: *Only Engineering Degree is required.
* Awarded 1 years ante date seniority only to Tech Graduate
SSC Entry: (Short Service Commission)
This entry is for both Male as well as Female.This entry is for students who have done their graduation (Engineering Degree). After this depends on the cut-off by Selection Board a person has to appear for the SSB Interview of 5 days. If a person clears the SSB Interview then he has to spend-
One year at Officers Training Academy.
JAG Entry scheme(Judge Advocate Journal) Eligibility :-
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Nationality: Must be an Indian Citizen.
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Age Limit: 21 to 27 years (Born not earlier than 02 Jul 1989 and not later than 01 Jul 1995). Note. The date of birth accepted by the office is that entered in the Matriculation or an equivalent examination certificate. No other document relating to age will be accepted and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.
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Educational Qualification. Minimum 55% aggregate Marks in LLB Degree (three years professional after graduation or five years after 10+2 examination). The candidates should be eligible for registration with Bar Council of India/State. Candidate should be from a College/University recognized by Bar Council of India.
