LWS provides a clear, filtered, and simplified overview of major defence entries for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Armed Forces. The information is consolidated from official Indian Air Force entry pages and presented in an easy-to-understand format.
About: The National Defence Academy (NDA) is the gateway for candidates who wish to join the Armed Forces at an early age after Class 12.
Conducted By: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Gender: Male & Female
Branches:
Flying Branch
Ground Duty (Technical)
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
Type of Commission: Permanent Commission
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Class 12 with Physics & Mathematics (for Flying & Technical branches) |
| Age Limit | 16.5 to 19.5 years (at commencement of course) |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Training Academy | National Defence Academy (NDA) |
About:
CDS entry graduates ke liye hoti hai jo commissioned officer ke roop me Indian Armed Forces join karna chahte hain.
Conducted By: Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
Gender: Male (Female candidates eligible for specific academies as per notification)
Type of Commission: Permanent Commission
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline (Physics & Maths at Class 12 required for Flying Branch) |
| Age Limit | 20 to 24 years (Age relaxation applicable for CPL holders) |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Training Academy | Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA) |
About:
AFCAT entry Indian Air Force me Flying aur Ground Duty branches ke liye graduates aur engineers ko opportunity deta hai.
Conducted By: Indian Air Force (IAF)
Gender: Male & Female
Flying Branch
Ground Duty (Technical)
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)
Type of Commission: Short Service Commission (SSC)
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | Graduation in any discipline (Physics & Maths at Class 12 required for Flying Branch) |
| Age Limit | 20 to 24 years (Age relaxation applicable for CPL holders) |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Training Academy | Air Force Academy (AFA) |
| Entry | Qualification | Age Limit | Gender | Commission |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NDA | Class 12 (PCM) | 16.5–19.5 | Male & Female | Permanent |
| CDS | Graduation | 20–24 | Male* | Permanent |
| NCC | Graduation + NCC C | 20–24 | Male & Female | PC / SSC |
| AFCAT | Graduation / Engineering | 20–26 | Male & Female | SSC |
