Army Officer

Officer like Qualities (OLQs) are qualities that a candidate must have to get commission in Armed Forces. During SSB candidates are evaluated on following OLQs: Effective Intelligence, Reasoning Ability, Power of Expression, Self Confidence, Determination, Organizing Ability, Initiative, Courage, Cooperation, Sense of Responsibility, Stamina, Group Influencing Ability, Liveliness, Social Adaptability and Speed of Decision. Some of the OLQs qualities can be gained with our day to day experiences and learning. You can develop these qualities by participating in sports and extracurricular activities, working with NGOs on community initiatives, student forums in school and colleges etc. If you participate in some young leadership programs, it may help you to develop some of the qualities.

You can join Defense Services as +2 stage as follows:
(a) Join Army or Indian Air Force or Navy through NDA. Selection is based on NDA exam conducted by UPSC twice a year.
(b) There is another option to join Army at +2 stage. You may join OTS Chennai in 10+2 Technical Direct Entry scheme. This is open for male candidates who have passed 12th Class with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics with not less than 70%. Those who make it in merit list based on marks undergo SSB for selection. After 5 years at OTS and CME Pune or MCTE Mhow or MCEME Secunderabad candidates get Engineering degree and job with starting salary of CTC of Rs 6+ Lakhs.
You can also join Defense Services after graduation for appearing for CDS examination conducted by UPSC. Engineering graduates can also join three services directly without appearing for any examination.