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Defence Jobs 2026

Army, Navy, Air Force and paramilitary recruitment, along with civilian posts in defence establishments.

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About Defence Jobs

At a Glance

Main recruiters
Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, UPSC (NDA and CDS), Coast Guard, defence civilian units
Entry types
Agniveer, officer entries, technical entries, civilian posts
Selection
Written exam, physical tests, SSB interview for officers, medical exam

Ways into the Defence Services

Officer entry is mainly through UPSC's NDA and CDS exams, the AFCAT exam for the Air Force, and technical and graduate entries announced by each service. Officer candidates go through an SSB interview and a medical board.

Soldiers, sailors and airmen are now recruited mainly under the Agnipath scheme as Agniveers, for a fixed period of service. Defence establishments also hire civilians for posts like clerk, tradesman, fireman and MTS.

Main Defence Entries

EntryConducted byWho it is for
National Defence Academy (NDA)UPSC12th pass or appearing, for officer training in the Army, Navy and Air Force
Combined Defence Services (CDS)UPSCGraduates, for officer training at IMA, INA, AFA and OTA
AFCATIndian Air ForceGraduates, for flying, ground duty technical and non-technical branches
AgniveerArmy, Navy and Air Force10th or 12th pass, for four-year service under the Agnipath scheme
Technical and graduate entriesEach serviceEngineering graduates, law graduates and others
Coast Guard Navik and YantrikIndian Coast Guard10th or 12th pass, or diploma holders

Main Recruiting Bodies

The main national bodies for this category, with official websites we have checked. Always apply through the official site.

The SSB Interview

Officer candidates who clear the written exam, or who apply through direct entries, attend a five-day Services Selection Board interview. It includes intelligence tests, psychological tests, group tasks and a personal interview. It assesses officer-like qualities rather than book knowledge, so practice and self-awareness matter more than memorising answers.

Career Growth in Defence Jobs

Officers in the armed forces are promoted through ranks on a time scale up to a point, and then by selection boards. Agniveers who are selected for regular service after their term continue in the ranks. Civilian defence employees follow central government promotion rules.

Things to Check Before You Apply

  • Marital status rules, which apply to several officer and Agniveer entries.
  • Physical and medical standards, which differ by service and by entry.
  • Date of birth range, which defence notices state as exact dates rather than an age.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Agnipath scheme?

Agnipath is the scheme under which most soldiers, sailors and airmen are recruited as Agniveers for a fixed term. A share of each batch may be selected for regular service at the end of the term, as per the scheme's rules.

Can women join through NDA?

Yes. Women have been eligible to apply for the NDA since 2021. The notification lists the vacancies and physical standards for women candidates.