Top 10 Ways to Join Indian Army in 2024

Saurav Pandey September 9, 2024

National Defence Academy Exam (NDA)

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Combined Defence Services Exam (CDS)

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Territorial Army (TA)

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Technical Entry Scheme (TES) 10+2

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Technical Graduates Course (TGC)

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Short Service Commission (Technical) Entry

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NCC (Special Entry Scheme)

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Judge Advocate General Entry (JAG)

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Short Service Commission Women

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Army Cadet College (ACC) Entry

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