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 |
Director – LWS, Ex-Senior GTO, SSB Kolkata & Bhopal
Founder & Director – LWS
The Visionary Mentor Behind Thousands of Aspirants
