UPSC EXAMINATIONS SCHEDULE

UPSC EXAMINATIONS SCHEDULE
	Periodicity
MODES OF ENTRY : OFFICERS   Types of Entry Month of Commencement of Course Each year Age at the time of joining Educational Qualification Mode of seclection How to Apply 1. NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY Jan and July 16 1/2 - 19 Yrs 12th Class of 10+2 system of education or equivalent. NDA, Exam. By UPSC and SSB Interview Apply in response to advertisement during Apr. & Oct. 2. INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY - - - - - a) Direct Entry Jan and July 19 - 24 Yrs Degree or equivalent at the time of joining the course Combined Defence Services Exam. (CDSE) conducted by UPSC and SSB interview. Apply in response to advertisement during Apr. & Oct. b) Engineering Graduates Jan and July 20 - 27 Yrs. Engineering Degree in notified discipline Direct SSB interview Apply to Addl. Directorate General of Recruiting (TGC Entry) Army HQs West Block III, RK Puram, New Delhi - 110 065 in Response to dvertisement during Apr & Oct c) University Entry Scheme July 19-25Yrs. (final) 18-25 (Pre-final) Final and pre-final year students of Engineering Degree Course Campus interview and SSB interview Apply in response to advertisement in July d) 10 + 2 (Tech) Cadet Entry Jan and July 16 1/2-19 1/2 Yrs 10 + 2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry Maths (minimum 70% marks in agreegate of PCM, minimum 50% marks in English either in 10th or 12th class) - Apply in response to advt in May/Nov. 3. OFFICERS TRAINING ACADEMY - - - - - a) Short Service Commission (Non-technical) May and Oct. / Nov. 19 - 24 Yrs. Degree or equivalent at the time of joining the course CDSE conducted by UPSC and SSB interview. Apply in response to advertisement during Mar & Oct. b) Short Service Commission (Technical) May and Oct. / Nov 20 - 27 Yrs Engineering degree in notified discipline Direct SSB interview Apply in response to advertisement during Mar. & Oct. c) Short Service (NCC Special Entry Scheme) May & Oct 19 - 25 Yrs. Graduate with 50% agregate marks, two years service in NCC Senior Div. Army with minimum 'B' Grade in 'C' Certificate Exam. Direct SSB interview Apply in response to advertisement in Oct./Nov. d) Women Special Entry Sheme (Officers) Mar and Sept. 19 - 25 Yrs. 21 - 27 Yrs Graduate / Post-Graduate/ LLB/ Engineering Graduate Direct SSB interview Apply in response to advertisement in Jun. & Dec. Subject matter is informative and subject to change

CAREER PROSPECTS AS OFFICERS

CAREER PROSPECTS AS OFFICERS
	Career in the Armed Forces has steadily become more and more attractive to the youth of the country due to the following reasons:-
	1.	Salary scales have improved considerably and are currently comparable to any of the public /private sector undertaking. With a starting salary of   Rs 5600  to Rs 63000 plus other perks like DA, Free Messing etc the compensation is second to none.
	2.	Increased promotion prospects, i.e. an assured career level rise to the rank of Colonel/Equivalent.
	3.	Free accommodation, food and world class training up to graduate level at the NDA & Naval Academy, B .Tech level in the Defence Engineering colleges and Medical education in the AFMC. Candidates are assured of a placement on successful completion of the training. Deserving candidates are sent for PG/ Advanced Specialization courses.
	4.	Free medical care for self and dependents even after retirement through Ex-servicemen Contributing Health Scheme (ECHS).  Major Hospitals in the country are on the panel of ECHS.
	5.	Extensive Group Insurance coverage.
	6.	60 days Annual leave, in addition to Casual leave, Sick Leave etc along with liberal Travel concessions.
	7.	Excellent recreational facilities. Opportunity for pursuing various Games and Sports including Golf and Riding.
	8.	Opportunity to serve in any part of the country and world.
	9.	Above all the pride one feels in wearing the Armed Forces Uniform and the camaraderie one experiences while in Service and even after retirement.
	The above factors have resulted in a large increase in the number of youth seeking employment in our Armed forces. However due to inadequate preparation and lack of information, only a handful of them manage to qualify for  the specific and rigorous testing procedures conducted in our Services Selection Boards (SSBs). The AFEA aims at bridging this gap and ensuring its candidates are fully equipped to face the requirements of the selection process.

SELECTION PROCEDURE AND ENTRY LEVEL in NDA

SELECTION PROCEDURE AND ENTRY LEVEL
PRIMARY SCHOOL LEVEL       Age : From 11 years to 13 years   Education Level : Class V to VIII     Institutions :
(a)	RASHTRIYA INDIAN MILITARY COLLEGE (RIMS)
Only 25 cadets are admitted every six months.  Candidates should not be less than              11 ½ years of age or must not have attained the age of 13 years on 01 Jan and 01 Jul of the term they join.  Admissions are made to Class VIII only.  The candidate must be studying in Class VII or above in a recognized school at the time of joining.  Application forms are to be submitted to respective State Governments.  Candidates are selected on the basis of their performance in an All India Entrance Examination held twice a year comprising a written examination consisting of test papers in English (125 marks), Mathematics (200 marks) and General Knowledge (75 Marks). Successful candidates are called for Viva – Voce test (50 marks).  A merit list is prepared and those who qualify are sent for medical examinations.  Candidates who successfully clear the medical examination are offered admission. Location at Dehradun – UP.
(b)	SAINIK SCHOOL
Each state has a Sainik School.     (c) MILITARY SCHOOL       Bangalore,Dholpur, Chail, Belgaum and Ajmer.     SELECTION PROCEDURE:       Selection is through a written test conducted at the State level once in a year.  These schools provide education of a high standard upto XII standard and prepare boys to appear for the UPSC exam conducted to join NDA and Naval Academy.  Those who score more than 70% marks in PCM in class XII can join Technical Services of Army, Navy and Air Force.
	Web : www.rastriyamilitaryschools.in,            www.sainikschoolamaravathinagar.org
	HIGHER SECONDARY LEVEL   Age : From 16 ½ Years to 19 Years Educational Qualification : XIIth pass   INSTITUTIONS:   (a) NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY, PUNE – www. nda.nic.in (b) NAVAL ACADEMY, EZHIMALA  - www. ezhimala. in (c) VARIOUS TECHNICAL BRANCHES IN ARMY, NAVY AND AIR FORCE.
SELECTION PROCEDURE       Selection to these institutions is made through a written test conducted twice a year generally in the month of Jan and Jul by UPSC at All India Level at different centres.  Advertisements come generally in the month of April and October in all leading News papers.  Those who qualify in the written tests are further sent to various Service Selection Boards.   NDA - www. nda.nic.in   UPSC web site -           www.upsc,gov.in     GRADUATE LEVEL   Age : From 19 Years to 24 years. Engineer graduates 20 to 27 years.
QUALIFICATION     Degree.  BA, B.Sc or B.Tech/BE   INSTITUTIONS     (a) INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY, DEHRADUN -  www. indianarmy.nic.in.   (b) Officers Training Academy, Chennai for Short Service Commission   (c) Naval Academy, Ezhimala (d) AIR FORCE ACADEMY, HYDERABAD – www.airforce.nic.in/home. . SELECTION PROCEDURE .   Written tests are conducted by UPSC twice in a year generally in the month of Jan and July. Advertisements come in Apr and Oct every year. Those who qualify are further tested in various Service Selection Boards (SSB). For more details visit UPSC web site. www.upsc.gov.in.
Engineering graduates and those who have secured more than 70% marks in PCM go directly to SSB for selection procedure.  Details are published in leading Newspapers and the respective websites.     COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICE EXAMINATIONS     The Combined Defence Service Examinations is conducted by UPSC. Candidates must be in the age group of 19-24 years. At the time of submitting the applications, the candidates are required to give their preferences for particular wings of the Defence Forces. The advertisement for the September Examination usually appears in April, every year, in all major national and regional newspapers. Similarly, the advertisement for the April examination usually appears in September/October of the previous year.  Simultaneously a comprehensive advertisement with all details also appears in the “Employment News” of the concerned week and also in the website www.upsc.gov.in.

Airmen Group X Forms

IMPORTANT NOTICE-Indian Air Force invites application from UNMARRIED MALE INDIAN CITIZENS (citizens of Nepal are also eligible) for selection test in August 2012 to join as Airmen in Group ‘X’ (Technical) trades. THE SELECTION TEST IS NOT FOR SELECTION AS OFFICERS/ PILOTS/ NAVIGATORS
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