Indian Maritime University Common Entrance Test
Purpose - Admission in Diploma in Nautical Science (DNS) leading to BSc. (Nautical Science)
Eligibility - Class 12 (PCM)
Application mode - Online
Source - https://www.imu.edu.in/imunew/
Indian Navy B.Tech Entry Scheme
Purpose - Admission in Indian Navy B.Tech course
Eligibility - Class 12 passed
Application mode - Online
Source - https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/
Indian Navy Sailors Recruitment
Purpose - Admission in 24 weeks Basic training at INS Chilka followed by Professional training
Eligibility - Class 12 (Maths and Physics/Chemistry/Biology/Computer Science)
Application mode - Online, By Post
Source - https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in/
Indian Army Technical Entry Scheme (TES)
Purpose - Technical Entry to Army
Eligibility - Class 12 PCM
Application mode - Online
Source - https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in/
National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I)
Purpose - Admission to Army and Air Force wings of NDA and 4 years B. Tech course for the Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC)
Eligibility - Class 12, 12 Passed
Application mode - Online
Source - https://www.upsc.gov.in/
Defense
Combined Defence Services (CDS)
Description - The Combined Defence Services (CDS) exam is another prestigious exam conducted by the UPSC for graduates who aspire to join the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Indian Naval Academy (INA), Air Force Academy (AFA), and Officers’ Training Academy (OTA).
Eligibility - Bachelor's degree in any discipline
Age Limit - 19 to 25 years
Source - https://upsc.gov.in/apply-online
Central Armed Police Forces (CAPF)
Description - Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs) are paramilitary groups in India that are responsible for internal security, border protection, and law and order.
Eligibility - Bachelor's degree in any discipline
Age Limit - 20 to 25 years
Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT)
Description - The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is the entry point for candidates aspiring to join the Indian Air Force as commissioned officers in flying, ground duty (technical), and ground duty (non-technical) branches.
Eligibility - Bachelor's degree in Science
Age Limit - 20 to 26 years
Source - https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/
Territorial Army
Description - The Territorial Army (TA) offers a unique opportunity for civilians to serve the nation part-time while maintaining their regular civilian jobs. The TA exam is conducted for recruitment into the Indian Army as officers.
Eligibility - Bachelor's degree in any discipline
Age Limit - 18 to 42 years
Source - https://territorialarmy.in/
Indian Coast Guard
Description - The Indian Coast Guard conducts exams for the recruitment of officers and sailors. This includes entry into various branches such as General Duty, Technical, Law, and more.
Eligibility - Bachelor's degree in any discipline
Age Limit - 18 to 22 years
Indian Air Force
Description - The Indian Air Force is responsible for protecting India's airspace and conducting aerial warfare.
Eligibility - Bachelor's degree in any discipline
Age Limit - 20 to 24 years
Source - https://careerairforce.gov.in/
SSB (Services Selection Board)
Description - To qualify for the Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Indian Armed Forces, you must meet certain educational, age, and nationality requirements.
Eligibility - Bachelor's degree in any discipline
Age Limit - 20 to 27 years
Source - https://joinindianarmy.nic.in/WebControls/AlphaApp/ALPHAUserRegCallDigiLocker.aspx
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)
Description - The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) is a paramilitary force of the Indian Union that maintains internal security and law and order.
Eligibility - 12th Pass
Age Limit - 18 to 25 years
Source - www.crpf.gov.in