“He who is unattached to everything,
and on meeting
with good and evil neither rejoices nor recoils, his mind is stable”
with good and evil neither rejoices nor recoils, his mind is stable”
The Bhagawad Gita
Officer
in the Indian Army
As
an officer in the Indian Army, you will be heir to a glorious heritage. Blended
perfectly with the latest in hi-technology, training techniques and strategic
doctrines. You will be part of one of the world's finest Armies. Trained not
just to be an officer, but a SOLDIER'S SOLDIER.
You are a Special Person
Every year, thousands apply to
become officers. Only a handful get through. You could be one of the chosen
few. Do you have it in you? The time has come. To tighten your belt. To brace
yourself for the road ahead. To choose the right path. The path that will
decide where your life goes from here. Are you ready for the decision that will
change your life forever? The Indian Army is looking for a few good men &
women. A few of the best and the brightest. A few with fire in their belly. A
few with intellect, idealism and courage. If you have it in you, we’re looking
for you.
We build Men and Women of Character
An Indian Army Officer is the
hallmark of what every human being aspires to be….. a pillar of strength and
courage, whose mettle has been put through the acid test time and again. A
career in the Army. It will teach you to face the toughest of situations in
life with panache you have never known before. It will help you become a
multidimensional personality who will be a force to reckon with. Interested?
UNLIMITED OPPORTUNITIES While the Indian Army trains you in the art of war the
curriculum consists of academic subjects too. Besides it also gives you ample
scope to acquire new skills constantly. You can participate in activities like
river rafting, para jumping, rock climbing, trekking, mountaineering or even
desert safaris. When it comes to adventure and sports, there’s no place like
the army.
Unparalleled Education
The Indian Army is a place where
you’ll never stop learning. Nowhere else can you get such phenomenal
opportunities to constantly hone and upgrade your skills. NDA awards you a
Bachelor’s degree in Arts, Science or Computer Science on completion of your
training. If you join the technical stream, you will be offered a Graduate and
Post Graduate degree in Engineering from one of the finest institutes of
technology in the country. If you are selected for the prestigious Defence Services Staff
College course. You’ll be
awarded a Master of Science degree in Defence and Strategic Studies. The Indian
Army also runs some of the country’s most prestigious academies and institutes.
This covers a wide range of subjects from engineering to medicine,
administration to strategy, and armament technology to management. The choice
is indeed limitless. In fact, you can even get into Research & Development,
if you desire. That’s not all. You can also take a study leave amidst your
tenure for an added educational qualification.
Unmatched Lifestyle
As an Indian Army Officer at 21,
you’d be looking at a lifestyle that one cannot imagine in any other
profession, so early in life. For all those of you who want to take the
plunge, here’s how you can get into the Indian Army. You have several
options. You can join right after school or after graduating. Read on to find
out more.
PERMANENT COMMISSION ~
A Permanent Commission means a
career in the Army till you retire. For a Permanent Commission you have to join
the National Defence Academy (NDA) or the Indian Military
Academy (IMA)).
SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION ~
The
Indian Army has a wonderful alternative career for all those of you who aspire
to serve it for a few years. It is called Short Service Commission. It gives
you the option of joining the Indian Army and serving it as a Commissioned
Officer for 5 years.
Once
your tenure is over, you are allowed to opt for a Permanent Commission.
Alternatively, you can also choose for a 5 year extension and can choose to
resign from your post any time during this period. With a Short Service
Commission you will have the best of both worlds. Even as it gives you the
privileges and benefits of a full-fledged commission, you will be imbibing
qualities that will make you an invaluable asset to any organisation that you
join after the army - Analytical thinking skills - Planning ability -
Administrative powers - Organisational talent, the works at the end of the day,
it will train you to become a good leader and a successful manager.
Khadakvasla (Pune)
 The
National Defence Academy
houses some of the finest infrastructure for professional army training in the
country. It gives you innumerable opportunities to develop your personality and
cultivate new interests. In fact you can choose from 31 different
extra-curricular activities including aero-modeling, golf, gliding, sailing,
wind surfing, astronomy…and many more. | ||
You
can take the NDA entrance exam while in class XII. Once you clear this exam,
the next step is a Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, which will last 5
days. The last step in the process is a medical test. After this, all you have
to do is wait for your 10+2 results and the NDA merit list. Once you clear
these you will be in NDA.
Three
years in NDA and you will become a graduate & gentleman Cadet, ready for
final phase of training at the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun before you are
commissioned as an officer.
NDA Entry
You
can take the NDA entrance exams while in class XII. Once you clear this exam,
the next step is a Services Selection Board (SSB) interview, which will last
last 5 days. The last step in the process is a medical test. After this, all
you have to do is wait for your 10+2 results and the NDA merit list. once you
clear these, you will be in NDA.
“The safety honour and
welfare of your country
come first always and every time.
The honour welfare and comfort of the men
you command come next.
Your own ease comfort and safety
come last always and every time”
come first always and every time.
The honour welfare and comfort of the men
you command come next.
Your own ease comfort and safety
come last always and every time”
"Valour and Wisdom", the motto of the Indian Military
Academy, as signified by
the cross swords and flaming torch of the Academy Crest, is manifest in the
action and deeds of officers of the Indian Army. Faced with hostile neighbours,
a long border and a none too stable internal situation in some parts, the
Indian Army has had to confront challenges to the integrity of the Nation. That
it has given a good account of itself both in peace and war is a credit to the
Indian Army's gallant soldiers and the officers who have led them. Credit for
the leadership of the Army can be apportioned to the alumni of the Indian Military
Academy, through whose
portals have passed most of its officers.
The
Aim of Training
The Indian
Military Academy (IMA) transforms young men into courageous, dynamic and
erudite young officers of integrity, who are to bear the brunt of battle, or
hardship whilst guarding the Nation's frontiers, or take part in peace keeping
missions abroad on behalf of the United Nations. The training at the Indian Military
Academy aims to inculcate
in the gentlemen cadets (trainees, who are commonly called GCs) moral values,
leadership qualities interdependent upon honour and duty, mental and physical
prowess, a spirit of adventure and the will to win. The objectives are achieved
by training in character building, discipline, military and academic subjects,
physical exercise, drill, sports and adventure activities. The underlying theme
of activity at the Academy is camaraderie and team spirit and a commitment to
excellence. Duty, honour, integrity and self esteem are stressed upon during
each stage of training; these are important abstract qualities to be imbibed by
every gentleman cadet. The curriculum and syllabi keep pace with current
doctrines and technological developments, at the same time imbibing the basic principles/tenets
of the military profession.
Intake/Entry
The Indian Military
Academy presently has four main entry
streams: the National Defence Academy
cadets from Pune, the Army Cadet
College cadets (for
servicemen only), the Graduate Direct Entry Scheme from the technical
institutions/colleges. The duration of training is one year except for the
Direct Entry Scheme, for which it is one and a half years.
Leadership
The ethos
of the Indian Army is to lead from the front. The art of command and leadership
is imbibed by gentleman cadets through lectures, discussions on leadership
traits and principles, case studies of leaders, honour code meetings,
interaction with officers who act as role models, adventure activity, games and
performance of duties as appointments in tactical exercises and during the
daily routine within the Academy. The essence of duty and honour is constantly
impressed upon a GC to make him a responsive leader and a dignified citizen of the
Nation.
Tactical Training
The art of
war miniaturised is the essence of service training at the Academy. Whilst
gaining knowledge of basic tactical training at platoon level, a gentlemen
cadet learns the use of ground and fire and movement tactics. Use of supporting
arms and services is co-opted to develop the concept of an all arms battle
philosophy. The irregular warfare spectrum forms an important segment of the
syllabus to prepare officers for quelling and regressing insurgent movements. Low
intensity conflict is taught to create awareness and generate responses when
faced with such a dilemma. Tactical exercises generate opportunity for
leadership development, independent thinking, stress endurance and team
building.
Physical
Training
A challenging
obstacle course, individual physical proficiency tests, endurance marches,
battle efficiency tests, expertise in swimming and equitation training
endeavors that a young officer leaving the Academy can outperform his command
in physical terms. The large spectrum of games at the Academy teaches gentlemen
cadets to learn those played by Indian troops as wellas allows pursuit of
individual games. It is a tough man who passes out of the portals of the
Academy.
Adventure
Activity
Risk,
chance, fortune and luck are the hallmarks of successful leaders. These aspects
being inherent in adventure activity, the Academy takes keen interest to
encourage and provide opportunity to all GCs to pursue at least one adventure
sport. The range of activity spans river rafting, para jumping, rock climbing,
trekking, mountaineering and desert
safari.
Academic
Training
The
Academy Estate
The IMA is
situated in the Dehradun Valley on the watershed of the Ganges and Yamuna River
basins. The lush green forests and rugged beauty
of Shivaliks to the South and the majestic splendor of the Himalayas
to the North, make IMA an ideal locale for training young men in the science
and art of warfare. The campus is divided into two geographical locations by
the Dehradun-Chakrata Highway,
called the North campus and South campus.
Chetwode Building
The Chetwode Building
was built in 1930 for the Railway
Staff College.
At the same time the Army was looking for suitable premises to establish the Indian Military
Academy. The closing of
the Railway College owing to financial crisis caused
by the Great Depression facilitated the transfer of the estate to IMA. The
building has been named in honour of Field Marshal Sir Philip W Chetwode, the
then Commander-in-Chief, India.
Chennai
OTA is
where you go, once selected for the Short Service Commission.
Once in
OTA, your training will last 10 months approximately. During this period,
you’ll be trained to become a first-class officer, and get ample opportunities
to pursue interesting activities like skiing, shooting, golf, riding and
angling. Ultimately, OTA will equip you to take on the world with a broadened
perspective once you leave the army.
Special
Scheme For Women (Officers)
If you are
a woman who wishes to be an Army Officer there’s good news for you. Indian Army
recruits women officers through the Short Service Commission.
You need
to be a Graduate Post Graduate in order to apply. All applications will be
intially screened by the Recruiting Directorate of the Army Headquarters. If
shortlisted, you need to appear for the SSB interview. Once selected, you’ll
get trained at OTA, Chennai.
So, go
ahead and take up this challenge of the Short Service Commission, and prove to
the world that when it comes to courage and leadership, you are second to none.
TO JOIN OR NOT TO JOIN
The job satisfaction
associated with a career in the Armed Forces is second to none. Protecting your
country gives you a sense of purpose & responsibility. Even others seem to
see it that way. Squadron Leader Mukherjee (retd.), presently flying for Air India, fondly
remembers, "The kind of respect and authority that serving Officers
command both within the services and among civilians can never be matched by
any other profession." A career in the defense forces also gives one, a
taste of India.
Defense personnel get the unique opportunity to travel to and interact with
people from the remotest corners of India as part of their duties. One
learns how to deal with people from different backgrounds, respect others'
opinions and lead from the front.
A CAREER IN THE ARMED FORCES
Think about it. It's
a challenge that will change you forever. And that's a soldier's word.
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