Foundation of Future Officers
Prestigious Paths to Become an Indian Army Officer
The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination offers graduates a golden opportunity to join the Indian Army as commissioned officers through Indian Military Academy (IMA) and Officers Training Academy (OTA – Non-Technical). These entries are designed for aspirants who possess strong leadership qualities, physical fitness, and the determination to serve the nation with pride.
At LWS, candidates are trained with a focused and result-oriented approach to excel in the SSB Interview process, covering psychology, GTO tasks, personal interviews, and overall officer-like qualities development. Whether your goal is a Permanent Commission through IMA or a Short Service Commission through OTA, LWS provides structured guidance, expert mentoring, and realistic practice to help you succeed.
| Technical Graduate Course (TGC) – Engineers | |
|---|---|
| Vacancies Per Course | 60 (As Notified) – Twice a Year |
| Notification Published | Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch (March–April & September–October) |
| Age | 20 to 27 years |
| Qualification | BE / B.Tech in notified streams of Engineering from a recognized university. |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| How to Apply | Apply online on the official website of DG Recruiting www.joinindianarmy.nic.in as per notification. |
| Likely SSB Date | March / April and September / October |
| Training Commencement | January and July |
| Training Academy | Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun |
| Duration of Training | One Year |
| SSC (Technical) – Short Service Commission Tech (Men) | |
|---|---|
| Vacancies Per Course | 100 (As Notified) – Twice a Year |
| Notification Published | Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch (June–July & December–January) |
| Age | 20 to 27 years |
| Qualification | Engineering degree in notified streams from a recognized university. |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| How to Apply | Apply online on the official website of DG Recruiting www.joinindianarmy.nic.in as per notification. |
| Likely SSB Date | December–January and June–July |
| Training Commencement | April and October |
| Training Academy | Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai |
| Duration of Training | 49 Weeks |
| AEC (Men) | |
|---|---|
| Vacancies Per Course | 20 (As Notified) – Twice a Year |
| Notification Published | Notified by Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch (March–April & September–October) |
| Age | 23 to 27 years |
| Qualification | MA / MSc in 1st or 2nd Division in notified subjects from a recognized university. |
| Marital Status | Married and Unmarried |
| How to Apply | Apply online on the official website of DG Recruiting www.joinindianarmy.nic.in as per notification. |
| Likely SSB Date | March–April and September–October |
| Training Commencement | January and July |
| Training Academy | Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun |
| Duration of Training | One Year |
The AEC (Men) entry is presently suspended by the Indian Army.
Notifications for this entry are not being issued at the moment.
Candidates are advised to regularly check official Indian Army recruitment
updates for any future announcements regarding its resumption.
Commander Vikas Yadav (Retd.)
Director – LWS, Ex-Senior GTO, SSB Kolkata & Bhopal
Sumit Kumar
Founder & Director – LWS
The Visionary Mentor Behind Thousands of Aspirants
