After Diploma Procedure to Join Indian Army

Can I join Indian army after passing Diploma engineering course through CDS examination

[Kiran Chandar]

Yes you can join Indian army after passing Diploma course through CDS examination. But firstly you have pass B tech lateral entry course in any discipline or any other lateral Entry degree course .

Here I am giving you information about required eligibility for combined defense service examination organized by union public service commission

Educational Qualifications:
IMA & OTA
Degree of a recognized University or equivalent

Naval Academy
You have to passed B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics
OR
You have to passed Bachelor of Engineering degree from a well recognized university

Age-limits:
19-22 Years Naval Academy

Exam pattern :
Scheme of Examination:
Written Examination
(a) For Indian Military Academy Naval Academy and Air Force Academy
1. English (Objective type) 100 Marks
2. General Knowledge
(Objective type) 100 Marks
3. Elementary Mathematics (Objective type) 100 Marks
Total 300 Marks

(b) For Officers’ Training Academy
1. English (Objective type) 100 Marks
2. General Knowledge (Objective type) 100 Marks
Total 200 Marks

Marks for SSB Interviews
IMA, NA and AFA 300 marks
OTA 200 Marks

Application Fee:
For General and OBC category candidates: Rs. 200/-
SC/ST/Female category candidates are exempted from application fee.

CDS Exam Syllabus
Subjects for CDS Exam
English
General Knowledge
Elementary Mathematics