The Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination and the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) provide women graduates a prestigious opportunity to join the Indian Armed Forces as commissioned officers. Through these entries, candidates can train at premier academies such as the Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai for the Indian Army and the Air Force Academy (AFA), Hyderabad for the Indian Air Force. These pathways are designed for aspirants who possess strong leadership qualities, confidence, discipline, and the determination to serve the nation with honor and pride.
Through CDS (OTA Entry) and AFCAT, women candidates can join the Indian Army and Indian Air Force under Short Service Commission roles in various branches. These entries open the door to challenging and rewarding careers where women officers lead teams, contribute to operational readiness, and play an important role in strengthening the defence forces of the nation.
At LWS (Learn with Sumit), candidates are trained with a focused and result-oriented approach to excel in the SSB Interview process, covering psychology tests, GTO tasks, personal interviews, communication skills, and the development of Officer Like Qualities (OLQs). With structured guidance, expert mentoring, and realistic practice sessions, LWS helps women aspirants confidently prepare for the selection process and move one step closer to wearing the uniform of the Indian Armed Forces.
| SSC(W) Non Technical – Women | |
|---|---|
| Vacancies Per Course | 12 (Twice a year) |
| Notification Published | Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDS Examination in July and November |
| Age | 19 to 25 years |
| Qualification | Graduation from a Recognized University |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| How to Apply | Apply Online on UPSC Website as per dates given in the Notification in the months of July and November |
| Likely SSB Date | June / July and November / December |
| Date Commencement of Training | October and April |
| Training Academy | Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai |
| Duration of Training | 49 Weeks |
| NCC Special Entry – Flying Branch (Indian Air Force) | |
|---|---|
| Vacancies Per Course | ~5–15 (Twice a year – varies by notification) |
| Notification Published | Notified by Indian Air Force under AFCAT (December & June) |
| Age | 20 to 24 years (Up to 26 years for candidates holding valid Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA) |
| Qualification | Graduation in any discipline with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level or B.E./B.Tech degree |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| How to Apply | Apply online on the Indian Air Force website as per notification dates |
| Likely AFSB Date | Feb–Apr & Aug–Oct |
| Training Commencement | January & July |
| Training Academy | Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal, Hyderabad |
| Duration of Training | Approximately 1 Year |
| TGC (Technical Graduate Course) – Indian Army | |
|---|---|
| Vacancies Per Course | ~30–35 (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), Gaya |
| Duration of Training | 49 Weeks |
| TGC (Technical Graduate Course) – Indian Navy | |
|---|---|
| Vacancies Per Course | ~30–50 (As Notified) – Twice a Year |
| Notification Published | Notified by Indian Navy (January–February & July–August) |
| Age | 27 years |
| Qualification | B.E./B.Tech degree in notified engineering streams from a recognized university |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| How to Apply | Apply online on the official website of Indian Navy www.joinindiannavy.gov.in as per notification |
| Likely SSB Date | March–May and September–November |
| Training Commencement | January and July |
| Training Academy | Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala |
| Duration of Training | Approximately 1 Year |
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