The Indian army, with its impressive performance, is the fourth-largest standing army in the world with over 1,237,117 active troops and\u00a0960,000 reserve troops. Each year, over lakh candidates, apply for\u00a0GD (General Duty) and thousands for entry into commissioned ranks.<\/p>\n
Insignia \u2013 National emblem over a crossed baton and sabre in a lotus\u00a0blossom wreath.<\/p>\n
The Field Marshal holds the top rank in the Indian army. It is a ceremonial or wartime rank, and Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw (Sam Bahadur) and Field Marshal KM Cariappa have been the only two officers to be elevated to the level of Field Marshal.<\/p>\n
Insignia \u2013 National emblem over a five-pointed star, both over a\u00a0crossed baton and sabre.<\/p>\n
Apart from the honorary rank of Field Marshal, this is the highest rank held by an Army officer. Only the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) \u00a0holds this rank.<\/p>\n
Incumbent \u2013 General Manoj Pande has been serving since 2022<\/p>\n
Retirement \u2013 at the age of 62 or whichever is earlier<\/p>\n
Insignia \u2013 National emblem over crossed baton and sabre<\/p>\n
Lieutenant generals are appointed only by selection (after 36 years of\u00a0commissioned service) and may hold the position of a Vice Chief of\u00a0Army Staff or Army Commanders.<\/p>\n
Retirement \u2013 At the age of 63 or earlier<\/p>\n
Insignia \u2013 Five-pointed star over crossed baton and sabre<\/p>\n
Major Generals are promoted by selection (after 32 years of\u00a0commissioned service).<\/p>\n
Retirement \u2013 At the age of 58 years<\/p>\n
Brigadiers are promoted by selection (after 25 years of commissioned\u00a0service)<\/p>\n
Retirement \u2013 At the age of 56<\/p>\n
Colonels may be promoted by selection (after 15 years of\u00a0commissioned service) or maybe promoted (time-scale) after 26\u00a0years of commissioned service. Time-scale Colonels may, however,\u00a0only hold the portfolio of a Lt. Colonel.<\/p>\n
Retirement \u2013 At the age of 54<\/p>\n
Insignia \u2013 National emblem over a five-pointed star<\/p>\n
Time-bound promotion on completion of 13 years of commissioned service.<\/p>\n
Insignia \u2013 National emblem<\/p>\n
Time-bound promotion on completion of 6 years of commissioned service.<\/p>\n
Insignia \u2013 Three five-pointed stars<\/p>\n
Time-bound promotion on completion of 2 years of commissioned service<\/p>\n
Insignia \u2013 Two five-pointed stars<\/p>\n
Rank achieved on commissioning into the Indian army as an Officer<\/p>\n
Junior Commissioned Officers of the Indian Army.<\/p>\n
Insignia \u2013 Gold national emblem with stripe<\/p>\n
Promotion by selection<\/p>\n
Retirement \u2013 After 34 years of service or at the age of 54, whichever is earlier<\/p>\n
Insignia \u2013 Two gold stars with a stripe<\/p>\n
Promotion by selection<\/p>\n
Retirement \u2013 After 30 years of service or at the age of 52, whichever is earlier<\/p>\n
Insignia \u2013 One gold star with a stripe<\/p>\n
Promotion by selection<\/p>\n
Retirement \u2013 After 28 years of service or at the age of 52, whichever is\u00a0earlier<\/p>\n
Insignia \u2013 Three rank chevrons<\/p>\n
Promotion by selection<\/p>\n
Retirement \u2013 After 26 years of service or at the age of 49, whichever is\u00a0earlier<\/p>\n
Insignia \u2013 Two rank chevrons<\/p>\n
Promotion by selection<\/p>\n
Retirement \u2013 After 24 years of service or at the age of 49, whichever is earlier.<\/p>\n
Insignia \u2013 One rank chevron<\/p>\n
Promotion by selection<\/p>\n
Retirement \u2013 After 22 years of service or at the age of 48, whichever is earlier<\/p>\n
Insignia \u2013 Plain shoulder badge<\/p>\n
The Sepoys identify themselves according to the Corps that they\u00a0serve in. For example, a sepoy from Signals will remember him as Signalman, from Infantry as Rifleman and from the Armoured Corps as a Gunner.<\/p>\n
\u2022Sepoy group (X) Retirement age: After 42 years or 19 years of service.<\/p>\n
\u2022Sepoy group (Y) Retirement age: After 48 years or 22 years of service.<\/p>\n
According to the latest update, The Indian Army has started recruitment for the 10th pass candidates. Candidates who want to serve the nation and are interested to join the Indian army can take help from the official website indianarmy.nic.in to apply for this recruitment. The last date to apply for the recruitment process is April 11, 2022.<\/p>\n
SGD conducts the examination every year. The candidates can apply for (Indian Army Soldier General Duty)\u00a0 NER Examination which is held almost four times a year.<\/p>\n
Here are the qualifications needed for the selection in general duties:<\/p>\n
Educational Qualification: Pass in SSLC or Matric with 45% marks in\u00a0aggregate and 33% in each subject.<\/p>\n
Age \u2013 17 to 21 years<\/p>\n
Marital status \u2013 Unmarried Male<\/p>\n
Physical Standards \u2013 Physical standards of eligibility vary according to\u00a0the region of the candidate but in general<\/p>\n
\u2022 The minimum height of the male candidate must be 170 cm and the female candidate\u2019s height must be 157 cm.<\/p>\n
Candidates must be free from all communicable diseases, infections\u00a0and cardiovascular diseases, eye and ENT impairment.\u00a0After finding the advertisement on the internet or television or Employment News, candidates will need to apply by filling in a form.<\/p>\n
Selected candidates will be asked to appear for a physical fitness test.<\/p>\n
Those who get shortlisted will be sent in for medical tests, and again, those deemed eligible will be administered a written test (GK, Math, and Computer awareness)<\/p>\n
Candidates may appear for UPSC Exam after passing Class XI.<\/p>\n
Shortlisted candidates will be asked to appear for a 5-day Service.<\/p>\n
Selection Board (SSB) Interview, which includes physical tests.<\/p>\n
Medical tests will also be administered. Cadets passing out will be offered a choice of service (Army, Navy, Air Force). After about three years of training here, the cadets are sent to the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, for 1 year before commissioning.<\/p>\n
The army also offers a Short Service Commission (SSC) for men and women for 10 or 14 years. The duration of training is 49\u00a0weeks.\u00a0The SSC entry may be for any of the categories \u2013 Technical,\u00a0Non-Technical, JAG, or NCC entry.<\/p>\n
Candidates may appear for the CDS Entrance Exam conducted by\u00a0UPSC in the final year of their graduation or if they possess a\u00a0graduate degree. After clearing the SSB and Medical tests, they are\u00a0inducted into the Indian Military Academy, Dehradun, to train for 18\u00a0months before commissioning.<\/p>\n
Candidates in the pre-final year of Engineering may apply through the\u00a0UES. Shortlisted candidates will then be detailed for training at IMA,\u00a0Dehradun, for one year. The\u00a0officers will be granted a one-year ante-date for seniority, promotion,\u00a0and increments on completing the course.<\/p>\n
This is similar to the UES but applies to candidates in the final year of BE or B Tech or who have completed BE or B Tech.<\/p>\n
Candidates who have passed Post Graduate Degree MA\/M.Sc\/M.Com\/MCA\/MBA (in subjects as per notification) with first or second-division marks are eligible to apply. After 12 months of training, candidates are granted permanent.<\/p>\n
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