🪖 What are Defence Exams? Complete Guide to Indian Armed Forces Recruitment
Defence exams are conducted to recruit eligible candidates into the Indian Army, Navy, Air Force, and other paramilitary forces. These exams open the door to a prestigious career serving the nation.
🎯 Purpose of Defence Exams
- Recruit officers and soldiers in Army, Navy, Air Force & paramilitary forces
- Maintain national security and defense preparedness
- Provide disciplined and honorable career paths for youth
- Fill vacancies for various technical, non-technical, and clerical posts
📚 Major Defence Exams We Help You Prepare For
| Exam Name | Details | 📚 Syllabus PDF |
|---|---|---|
| NDA (National Defence Academy) | Entry for Army, Navy, and Air Force officers (10+2 Level) | 📥 Download PDF |
| CDS (Combined Defence Services) | Graduate level entry for Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy, Air Force Academy | 📥 Download PDF |
| AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) | Entry for officers in Indian Air Force (Graduate Level) | 📥 Download PDF |
| Navy SSR & AA | Senior Secondary Recruits & Artificer Apprentice (10+2 Level) | 📥 Download PDF |
| Indian Army Agniveer | Recruitment for Soldier General Duty through Agnipath scheme | 📥 Download PDF |
| TES (Technical Entry Scheme) | Direct entry for technical officers (10+2 with Science) | 📥 Download PDF |
| CAPF (Central Armed Police Forces) Exam | Recruitment for paramilitary forces like CRPF, BSF, CISF, ITBP | 📥 Download PDF |
| NCC Special Entry | Entry for NCC cadets into Indian Army officer cadre without written exam | 📥 Download PDF |
| SSB Interview | Service Selection Board personal interview & fitness test for officer posts | 📥 Download PDF |
| TES-21 (Technical Entry Scheme for 2021 batch) | Direct entry for diploma/engineering students in technical branches | 📥 Download PDF |
| Soldier GD, Technical & Tradesman Exams | Recruitment for various soldier level posts in Indian Army | 📥 Download PDF |
| Navy SSR (Senior Secondary Recruit) | Recruitment for sailors in Indian Navy | 📥 Download PDF |
| Indian Coast Guard Navik & Yantrik | Recruitment for Navik (General Duty) and Yantrik (Technical) posts | 📥 Download PDF |
🛠️ How Defence Recruitment Works
- Official Notification: Recruitment boards release exam notifications with vacancy details
- Online Application: Candidates apply online through official portals
- Written Exam: Competitive written exams to shortlist candidates
- SSB Interview / Physical Tests: Personality, medical, and fitness evaluations
- Final Merit List: Based on combined performance in exams and tests
🇮🇳 Ready to serve the nation? Download the Defence exam syllabus PDFs above and start preparing with full confidence!