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To Join the Indian Army
Here is the General Requirements:
Nationality: Must be an Indian citizen.
Qualifications:
Depending on the specific post, ranging from 10th pass to a graduate degree.
Medical and Physical Fitness: Must be physically and mentally fit according to standards.
Marital Status: Some entry schemes have restrictions on marital status (only unmarried candidates).

Specific Requirements:
National Defence Academy (NDA):
Age: 16½ to 19½ years.
Qualification: 12th pass (10+2 pattern) or equivalent.
Technical Entry Scheme (TES):
Qualification: 10+2 pass with Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics, with a minimum aggregate of 60%.
Combined Defence Service Examination (CDSE):.
Qualification: Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
Short Service Commission (Technical) Entry:
Qualification: Engineering degree or equivalent.

• Agniveer:
  Agniveer GD (WMP): 10th pass with 45% and each subject must contain 33%.
  Agniveer Tradesmen: 8th/10th pass, 10th / ITI and 8th pass (for some trades) with 45% & each subject must contain 33%. 
• Soldier (General Duty) (All Arms):
  10th/Matric pass
  Age 17.5-21 Years
• Soldier Technical (Technical Arms, Artillery, Army Air Defence):
  10+2 pass with specific subjects.
  Age 17.5 – 23 years,
• Soldier Clerk/Store Keeper Technical (All Arms):
  Age 17.5 – 23 years,
  10+2 pass. 
• Soldier Nursing Assistant (Army Medical Corps):
  Age 17.5 – 23 years,
  10+2 pass with specific subjects. 
• Soldier Tradesman (All Arms):
  8th/10th pass with specific trades. 
• Surveyor/Automated Cartographer (Engineers):
  Age 20-25 years,
  BSc with Maths and Science as main subjects. 
• Sepoy Pharma (Army Medical Corps):
  Age 19-25 years,
  10+2 pass with specific subjects. 
• Territorial Army:
  Age: 18 to 42 years.
  Qualification: Graduate from any recognized university. 

Selection Process:
Depending on the entry scheme and job category, typically involving written exams, physical fitness tests, and interviews (SSB).
Recruitment Rallies:
Recruitment rallies are conducted throughout the year by the concerned ZROs (Zone Recruiting Offices).
Salary
The Indian Army salary ranges from ₹21,700 to ₹2,50,000 per month.

Benefits and other allowances

• Dearness Allowance (DA): Based on inflation rates, this ensures that the real income of personnel remains stable.
• Military Service Pay (MSP): ₹15,500 for officers up to the rank of Brigadier.
• House Rent Allowance (HRA): Based on the location of posting (metropolitan, urban, rural).
• Field Area Allowance: Ranges from ₹10,500 to ₹25,000 depending on the hardship level.
• Transport Allowance: ₹3,600 to ₹7,200 based on the location.
• High Altitude Allowance: For personnel posted in high-altitude regions,(Ex: high mountain range) this ranges from ₹1,600 to ₹16,900.
• Special Forces Allowance: ₹25,000 for officers in special forces units.
• Uniform Allowance: ₹20,000 annually.
  Benefits:
• Pension and Gratuity: Lifetime pension and gratuity post-retirement.
• Canteen Facility (CSD): Subsidized rates for groceries, electronics, and other essentials.
• Medical Benefits: Comprehensive healthcare for personnel and their dependents.
• Education Benefits: Free or subsidized education for their children.
• Accommodation: Well-maintained housing or HRA for rental accommodation.
• Insurance Cover: Army Group Insurance Fund provides life cover up to ₹75 lakhs.

How to Apply:

• Open official website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
• Check for notifications: Regularly check the website for recruitment notifications for specific entry schemes.
• Apply online: Follow the instructions provided in the notification to apply online.