🇮🇳 Indian Army Entry Schemes for Women: How to Become an Officer

Kokila Chokkanathan
Women in india today have multiple pathways to serve as officers in the indian Army. Special entry schemes allow women to join in various capacities, from direct officer roles to specialized branches. Here’s a complete guide.

1️⃣ Short service Commission (SSC) – Technical

  • For women with engineering or technical degrees
  • Eligibility: B.E./B.Tech in relevant fields
  • Selection through AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) / SSB interviews
  • Tenure: 10 years, extendable up to 14 years
2️⃣ Short service Commission (SSC) – Non-Technical

  • For women with graduation in any discipline
  • Branches include: Army Education Corps, army Medical Corps, Judge Advocate General (JAG), army Legal Services
  • Selection: Written test/entry scheme notification + SSB interview
  • Tenure: 10 years, extendable
3️⃣ NCC Special Entry

  • For women with NCC (National Cadet Corps) ‘C’ certificate
  • Direct entry into officer ranks in SSC
  • No written exam required; selection based on SSB interview
  • Tenure: Short service Commission
4️⃣ Army Medical Corps (AMC) Entry

  • For women in MBBS or postgraduates in medicine
  • Direct commissioning as officers in the medical branch
  • Selection: Based on merit, internship completion, and SSB
  • Offers permanent or short service commission
5️⃣ Eligibility Criteria Across Entries

  • Nationality: Indian citizen
  • Age: Usually 19–25 years (varies by entry scheme)
  • Educational qualifications: As per specific branch requirements
  • Physical standards: Height, weight, and medical fitness
6️⃣ How to Apply

Watch for official indian army recruitment notifications

Apply online through joinindianarmy.nic.in

Submit documents, certificates, and application forms

Attend SSB interviews, medical examinations, and physical fitness tests

7️⃣ Bottom Line

Women now have four major pathways to serve as officers in the indian Army. Each entry scheme has specific eligibility, exams, and tenure, providing opportunities to build a prestigious career in defense.

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