By : Naveen Singh
Updated : Oct 24, 2023, 7:20
Defence Exams 2023 notification has been released by the officials of the respective authorities. Defence jobs have been always an attraction to the youth who dreams to be an officer and serve their nation. These defence services offer jobs under the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, medical & engineering services, JAG’s Department, or in the Education Corps with dignified, prestigious, and lucrative career opportunities.
Every year lakhs of candidates aspire to appear in the Defence exams to fulfill their dream of working with these elite forces. With respect to which Defence entrance exams are held twice a year to give more opportunities to join the Army, Navy, Air Force & Coast Guard. Some of the government organizations which conducts the defence entrance exams are:
Thus, if you are planning to appear for the Defence 2023 exams, check below the complete details of all the Defence Recruitment Exams 2023, conducted in India. Also, check the important exam dates as well as details of tentative vacancies for the different defence exams.
Below you can have a look at the detailed defence exam calendar 2023 to track the events and prepare accordingly for these upcoming defence exams:
Defence Exams 2022 | Date of notification release | Last date to apply online | Exam Dates |
22nd December 2021 | 11th January 2022 | 10th April 2022 | |
01st December 2021 | 30th December 2021 | 12th. 13th & 14th February 2022 | |
02nd February 2022 | 26th February 2022 | March 2022 | |
15th April 2021 | 05th May 2021 | 08th August 2021 | |
29th November 2019 | 19th December 2019 | February 2020 (Postponed) | |
17th July 2021 | 19th August 2021 | 26th September 2021 | |
16th June 2021 | 15th July 2021 | NA |
UPSC or the Union Public Service Commission conducts the exam of Combined Defence Services (CDS) twice a year for different branches of the Indian Armed Forces including the Air Force, Army and Navy. The exams are usually conducted in the months of February and November. Candidates must be graduates in order to apply for the CDS exam.
Exam Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission, UPSC |
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Mode of Exam | Offline |
CDS Subjects |
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Negative Marking | 1/3 is deducted for every wrong attempt |
Indian Air Force conducts the exam of AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) twice every year (in February & August). This is one of the most coveted exams among other defence exams for engineers. The candidates selected through the AFCAT exam serve in either Flying Branch (Short Service Commission), or, Technical Branch (Short Service & Permanent Commission), or, Ground Duty Branch (Short Service & Permanent Commission).
Exam Conducting Authority | Indian Air Force, IAF |
Selection Phase |
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Mode of Exam | Offline |
AFCAT Subjects |
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EKT Subjects |
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Negative Marking | 1 mark is deducted for every wrong attempt |
The exam of CAPF Assistant Commandant (AC) is conducted by Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). The candidates selected from the CAPF AC exam are placed in either Border Security Force (BSF)/ Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)/ Central Industrial Security Force (CISF)/ Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP)/ Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB).
Exam Conducting Authority | Union Public Service Commission, UPSC |
Selection Phase |
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Mode of Exam | Offline |
CAPF Subjects |
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Negative Marking | 1/3 mark is deducted for every wrong attempt |
Defence exams offer various job opportunities for the candidates from different standards such as holding 10th, 12th, ITI, diploma, engineering and other graduation qualifications. The basic defence exam eligibility criteria are as follows:
1) Nationality:
2) Age Limit and Educational Qualification:
Courses | Age Limit | Qualification | Marital Status |
Air Force Academy (AFA) | 20 to 24 years | Degree of a recognized University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering | Unmarried |
Indian Naval Academy (NA) | 19 to 24 years | Degree in Engineering from a recognized University/Institution | |
Indian Military Academy (IMA) | Degree of a recognized University or equivalent | ||
Officers' Training Academy (OTA - Men) | 19 to 25 years | Unmarried and Married | |
Officers Training Academy (OTA - Women, Non-Technical) | Unmarried, Widow and Divorcee |
So, students who aren't aware of the career in defence can check the list of opportunities below in defence after graduation:
There are many opportunities for women in the Armed Forces as women stand equally in every field. Below are some of the job options in defence services for women in India:
1) Can I join the Indian Army after ITI?
Answer: Yes, candidates with 12th/ ITI/ Diploma/ Graduation/ B. Sc Can Apply for Indian Army Jobs.
2) What are the exams to join the Indian Army?
Answer: NDA, CDS, AFCAT are the exams conducted yearly for youths to join the Indian Army.
3) Which website is the best for defence exam preparation?
Answer: You must try BYJU'S Exam Prep to prepare for defence exams with expert mentors, exclusive study material, thousands of questions to practice and prepare for the exam.
4] What are the exams that the candidates can take after completing their Graduation?
Answer: The list of the exams that can be taken by the students completing their Graduation are as follows;
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Some of the most popular defence exams that are highly sought after are as follows:
After passing Class 12th, you can apply for the following Defence Jobs:
Female candidates can apply for Combined Defence Services Examination, CDS, Short Service Commission (Technical), NCC (SPL) Entry Women, and Joint Advocate General (JAG) SCWW defence jobs.
Yes, you can apply for soldier (General Duty, Technical) with 45% marks.
You can apply for the post of Combined Defence Services Examination, CDS, Indian Army TGC, Indian Army SSC Technical, Indian Air Force Airmen, Indian Army Jag, Indian Army Junior Commissioned Officer, JCO, Indian Army Teacher, Indian Army NCC after completing your graduation.
No, there is no age relaxation for NDA.
Yes, permanent tattoos are not allowed in defence. However, if you belong to a certain tribe where it is customary to have a tattoo then your appointment will not be rejected.
No, women candidates cannot apply for UPSC NDA Job.
The selection process for defence jobs depends on the type of defence job that you will be applying for. However, the major criteria involve a written exam followed by a physical fitness test.
Some defence exams are held annually while some are held twice in a year such as NDA, CDS.
You can get defence exam notifications by visiting their official website or through BYJU'S Exam Prep website.
Yes, major exams like NDA and CDS have the requirement for sectional cutoff. But for AFCAT there is no sectional cutoff.
Yes, having an NCC ‘C’ Certificate serves as an important part in applying for defence jobs. There is a certain percentage of reservation for such candidates.
Yes, you can appear for defence exams after your Post Graduation subject to eligibility criteria laid down.
The age limit requirement for defence exam differs as per the examination that you will be appearing for.
The sections or subjects vary as per the exam for Defence Exams.
On becoming an army officer through NDA or CDS, you will be entitled to receive canteen benefits, travel allowance, HRA, DA, Quarter Accommodations, Uniform Allowance, Telephone and magazine allowance, special forces allowance, Children Education Allowance.
The level of GK is of moderate level in Defence Exams such as NDA, CDS. However, as per the trend analysis of the last few years, it has been observed that you need to have a grasp in current affairs. Moreover, you must have a clear understanding of basic political science.
Yes, you can apply for NDA even if you do not belong to Science.
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