After Class 12th
Join right after school and train as a cadet. Routes like NDA, 10+2 TES and the Navy's 10+2 B.Tech entry commission you young — with a full degree earned in uniform.
- NDA & NA
- 10+2 TES
- 10+2 B.Tech (Navy)
Where Do You Stand Today?
Three Gateways to a Commission
Your starting point decides your entry. Find the stage you're at, then explore the exact schemes for your chosen service below.
After Graduation
Already a graduate? CDS, AFCAT, TGC, SSC, NCC Special and JAG open both Permanent and Short Service Commissions across all branches and specialisations.
- CDS
- AFCAT
- TGC / SSC Tech
- NCC Special
- JAG
From the Ranks
Serving soldiers, sailors and airmen can earn a commission through departmental entries like ACC and SCO — the classic 'Sipahi to Officer' journey many of our alumni have walked.
- ACC
- SCO
- Departmental
Service Before Self
Indian Army
The largest of the three services offers the widest range of officer entries — straight after school, after graduation, or from the ranks.
🏛️ IMA Dehradun · OTA Gaya/Chennai
NDA & NA
After 10+2- Who
- Unmarried men & women, 16½–19½ yrs. Any stream (PCM for tech).
- How
- UPSC written → SSB Interview → Medical
★ Permanent · via NDA then IMA
10+2 TES (Technical Entry Scheme)
After 10+2- Who
- Unmarried men, 16½–19½ yrs. 10+2 with PCM (min 60% aggregate).
- How
- Shortlist on JEE Mains score → SSB → Medical (no written)
Sham No Varunah
Indian Navy
Command warships, fly naval aircraft or run the technical backbone of the fleet — the Navy commissions officers across executive, technical and specialist branches.
🏛️ INA Ezhimala
NDA (Naval)
After 10+2- Who
- Unmarried men & women, 16½–19½ yrs. 10+2 with PCM.
- How
- UPSC written → SSB → Medical
★ Permanent · NDA then INA
10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry
After 10+2- Who
- Unmarried men, 10+2 PCM (min 70%) with valid JEE Mains.
- How
- Shortlist on JEE Mains → SSB → Medical
Touch the Sky with Glory
Indian Air Force
Fly fighters and transports, or lead the technical and administrative branches that keep the IAF airborne — every branch begins with the AFSB.
🏛️ AFA Dundigal, Hyderabad
NDA (Air)
After 10+2- Who
- Unmarried men & women, 16½–19½ yrs. 10+2 with PCM.
- How
- UPSC written → AFSB → PABT/CPSS → Medical
★ Permanent · NDA then AFA
CDS – AFA (Flying)
After Graduation- Who
- Unmarried men, 20–24 yrs. Graduate with Physics & Maths at 10+2, or engineering.
- How
- UPSC CDS written → AFSB → PABT/CPSS → Medical
Vayam Rakshamah
Indian Coast Guard
Guard India's coastline and maritime interests as an Assistant Commandant — the Coast Guard's officer entry across general duty, pilot, navigator and technical branches.
🏛️ ICG Academy, Mangaluru
Assistant Commandant – General Duty
After Graduation- Who
- Men, 21–25 yrs. Graduate with maths & physics at 10+2.
- How
- CGCAT written → Preliminary & Final Selection Board → Medical
★ Permanent
AC – GD (Pilot / Navigator)
After Graduation- Who
- Men & women graduates meeting flying/navigation standards.
- How
One Gate They All Pass Through
Every Route Ends at the SSB
No matter the entry — written exam or direct shortlist — the final gate is the same 5-day Services Selection Board. That is exactly what SSBWINGS prepares you for.
