This document provides information about joining the Indian Army as an officer through various entry programs. It outlines the education requirements, age limits, selection process, training programs, salaries and benefits, and tips for achieving your goals. The main entry programs discussed are NDA, CDS, TE, and SSB. Requirements include having certain educational qualifications like a high school, graduate, or postgraduate degree. The selection process involves written exams, physical fitness tests, psychological tests, and interviews at the SSB. Starting salaries are around Rs. 27,000 plus allowances, and promotions are assured up to the rank of Lt Colonel. Benefits include free medical care, leaves, and subsidized housing. Tips for success include having a

1. OP
VIJAY

2. CARRIER IN ARMY AND
HOW TO ACHIECE
WHAT YOU WANT

3. PART – II
HOW TO ACHIEVE WHAT YOU
WANT

4. JOIN INDIAN ARMY AS
AN OFFICER

5. TE : TECHNICAL ENTRY
POST GRADUATE, SPECIFIC DEGREE
SSB – 1 YEAR TRG, 2 YRS ANTIDATE SENIORITY
NDA: NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY
12TH
PASS WITH MIN 50% MARKS
NDA ENTRANCE EXAM, SSB, TRG 3 + 1 YRS
DE(CDS) : COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICE EXAM
GRADUATE
CDS EXAM SSB, TRG 11/2 YRS,IMA DEHRADUN
SS(CDS) : SS (CDS)
GRADUATE,
CDS EXAM, 9 – MONTHS, OTA TRAINING
WO(WOMEN ENTRY) – CDS EXAM, 9 – MONTHS,
SSB(APPLICATION SELECTION) - 10TH
, 12TH
+
GRADUATE MARKS

6.  STARTING SALARY RS 27000/- + ALLOWANCES.
 RANKS LT TO GEN.
 ASSURED PROMOTION TILL THE RANK OF LT COL.
 FREE MEDICAL TREATMENT SELF & DEPENDENTS.
 LEAVE 60 DAYS AND 20 DAYS CL IN A YEAR.
 SUBSIDISED QRTS.
 OTHER FACILITIES
EXCELLENT CANTT AMENITIES LIKE OFFICERS
INSTITUTE GOLF CLUBS AND SOCIAL LIFE.
SPORTS AND ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES IN ALL
INDOOR AND OUTDOOR GAMES.

7. IMANDA

8.  ENTRANCE EXAM AS PER ENTRY.
 ENGLISH, SCIENCE, MATH & GK.
SSB (SERVICE SELECTION BOARD)
 5 DAYS TESTS & INTERVIEW.
 INTELLIGENCE AND APTITUDE TEST.
 PHYCHOLOGICAL TEST.
 GROUND TEST.
 INTERVIEW.
 MEDICAL.

12. MILITARY TRAINING & LEADERSHIP
 RIDING.
 SWIMMING.
 FIRING ALL TYPES OF ARMS.
 CAMPS.
 JUNGLE WARFARE.
 COUNTER TERRORISM.
 AID TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES.

13. SER
NO
ENTRY EDUCATION AGE
(a) SOL GD MATRIC (MIN 45%MKs). CANDIDATE
HAVING HIGHER QUALIFICATION (10+2) OR
MORE NEED NOT HAVE 45% MKs IN
MATRIC
17½ TO
21 Yrs
(b) SOL
CLK/SKT
(i) 10+2/INTERMEDIATE EXAM PASS
FROM NAY STREAM (ARTS, COMMERCE,
SCIENCE) THE CANDIDATE MUST HAVE
STUDIED ENGLISH AND MATHS/ACCTS OR
BOOK KEEPING AS COMPULSORY
SUBJECT AT 10TH
OR 12TH
STD.
17½ TO
23 Yrs
(ii) INDL SHOULD HAVE SECURED
MINIMUM 40% MKs IN EACH SUBJECT AND
OVERALL 50 % AGREGATE MKS.
17½ TO
23 Yrs

14. SER
NO
ENTRY EDUCATION AGE
(iii) INDL WITH PROFICIENCY IN CMPTR
AND TYPING WILL BE GIVEN ADDL
WEIGHTAGE OF 20% AS BONUS MARKS
ON THE MARKS SCORED BY THE
CANDIDATE IN WRITTEN EXAM ONLY.
17½ TO
23 Yrs
(iv) CANDIDATE POSSESSING
GRADUATION AND ABOVE EDN
QUALIFICATION, SIMPLE PASS IN 10+2
STANDARD WILL BE ACCEPTED.
17½ TO
23 Yrs
(c) SOL
TECH
10+2/INTERMEDIATE EXAM PASS IN
SCIENCE WITH PHYSICS, CHEMISTRY,
MATHS AND ENGLISH WITH MIN 50%MKS
IN AGGREGATE AND ALSO MIN 40%MKS IN
EACH SUBJECT SPECIFIED FOR THE
TRADE.
17½ TO
23 Yrs

15. SER
NO
ENTRY EDUCATION AGE
(d) SOL SHGD MATRIC/NON
MATRIC
17½ TO 21 Yrs
(e) SOL TDN (COOK/
MESS WTR)
8TH
AND ABOVE 17½ TO 23 Yrs
(f) SOL TDN
(SAFAIWALA,
W/MAN, ER(U),
TAILOR,
PAINTER,
5TH
AND ABOVE 17½ TO 23 Yrs

16. TIME STD/GRADING MARKS
(a) UPTO 5 MIN 40 SEC EXCELLENT 60
(b) 5 MIN 41 SEC TO
5 MIN 50 SEC
GOOD 48
(c) 5 MIN 51 SEC TO
6 MIN 05 SEC
SATISFECTORY 36
(d) 6 MIN 06 SEC TO
6 MIN 20 SEC
POOR 24
ONE MILE RUN STANDARDS AREAS UNDER
PULL UPs
NOs OF PULL Ups MARKS
(a) 10 40
(b) 09 33
(c) 8 27
(d) 7 21
(e) 6 16

17. 9 FOOT DITCH- NO MARKS AWARDED. A CANDIDATE
IS EITHER PASS OR FAIL.
BALANCE BEAM- NO MARKS AWARDED. A
CANDIDATE IS EITHER PASS OR FAIL.
NO OF PAPERS AND MARKS
SER
NO
CAT DURATION NO OF
PAPER
TOTAL
MARKS
PASS
MARKS
(i) DISPENSATION 1 HOUR 01 100 32
(ii) SOL GD 1 HOUR 01 100 32
(iii) SOL CLK/SKT
PART – I
PART – II
1 HOUR
30 MIN
01
01
100
50
32
20
PHYSICAL FITNESS : SOLDIER(ARMY)

21.  AWAKEN THE GIANT WITHIN – A ROBINS.
 THE MONK WHO SOLD HIS FERRARI–R SHARMA.
 THINK AND GROW RICH. – N HILL.
 THE POWER OF HAVING DESIRE. – BG HARD
 SEE YOU AT THE TOP - ZIG ZIGLER
 YOU CAN WIN - SHIV KHERA

22. 1) POVERTY.
2) CRITICISM.
3) ILL HEALTH.
4) LOSS OF LOVE.
5) FEAR OF OLD AGE.
6) FEAR OF DEATH.

23.  DESIRE – BURNING DESIRE.
 FAITH – IMPOSIBLE- I AM POSIBLE – FORD.
 AUTO SUGGESTION – NUROLOGICAL PATH WAY.
 SPECIFIC KNOWLEDGE – THOMAS EDISION.
 IMAGINATION – SUCCESS ALREADY ACHIEVED.
 ORGANISED PLG- DAY PLAN- WEEK- MONTH-YEAR.
 DECISION-QUICK DECISION-CHANGE DELIBERATE.
 PERSISTENCE-FAILURE AS A STEP CLOSER TO
SUCCESS.
 POWER OF MASTER MIND-(GROUP) MENTOR.
 THE SUBCONSCIOUS MIND-DAY-NIGHT.
 THE BRAIN-(NEURONS).
 THE SIXTH SENCE.
STEPS FOR SUCCESS

24.  ATTACK THE PROBLEM.
 GET ALL THE FACTS.
 LIST ALL THE OPTIONS.
 CHOOSE THE BEST OPTION.
 LOOK FOR POSITIVE IN THE
PROBLEM.

25. GETTING WHAT YOU WANT IS IN YOUR HAND.
YOU SHOULD DO YOUR BEST FOLLOWING GOALS
CAN BE SET.
 PERSONAL GOAL.
 PROFESSIONAL GOAL.
 SOCIAL GOAL.
 ADVENTURE GOAL.
JUST BY WRITING DOWN YOUR DESIRES AND
DREAMING THEM EVERYDAY WILL DEFINITELY
BRING YOUR SUCCESS. AND YOU CAN ACHIEVE
WHAT YOU WANT.

26. ONE
GOOD BE ALL