Defense Services

Officer entry routes and training paths

Key Defense Services Divisions Highlighted

1. Entry Wings & Qualifications: Army Wing (open to all streams), Navy & Air Force Wings (compulsory PCM Science background).

2. Selection Process: Written Examination (UPSC Maths + General Ability Test) followed by a 5-day Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, and medical boards.

3. Training Phase: 3 years at the National Defence Academy (NDA) in Khadakwasla, Pune, leading to JNU degrees (BA/B.Sc/B.Tech), followed by 1 year of service-specific training.

4. Commissioned Ranks: Lieutenant (Army), Sub Lieutenant (Navy), Flying Officer (Air Force).