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Opportunity to lead a large team at a very young age

Fantastic camaraderie and teamwork

Disciplined and orderly lifestyle

Best of training and education

Sports and adventure

Work-life balance and overall well-being

Pay and Perks

Thanks to the Seventh Pay Commission and Promotion Reforms

implemented in the last few years, the pay and perks and promotion aspects
have made defence careers indeed very lucrative. The highlights are:

Starting salary of `85,000 +

Fantastic perks like Canteen, Free Medical, Clubs, Sports, Free Travel
including by air (for Commanders and above), etc.

Fast time scale promotion up to the rank of Lt Col/Commander/Wing

Commander

Reach the rank of Lt Col/Commander/Wing Commander in just 13 years

Easy exit after pensionable service of 20 years

Very handsome pension and full financial security post-retirement

Flexible terms of tenure in the form of short service commission

Entry Eligibility

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The entry-level qualification ranges from 12 class to post-graduation. Some
of the more common entries are described below:

National Defence Academy (NDA)/Naval Academy Entry: Boys

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studying in 12 Science (PCM) stream can enter the NDA/Naval