Government & Defence Entrance Exam

Hello Hertej,
There will be many different entries in Indian army for engineering students and Indian army conducts various entries time to time for an engineering student. There are two types of commission for joining Indian army after engineering, one is:
1. Permanent commission
2. Short service commission
TGC Technical Graduate Course: The most popular entry for engineering students to join Indian army after engineering is TGC entry, TGC entry is conducted by Indian army two times every year and engineering candidates get shortlisted based on their percentage till 6th semester. TGC entry is only for male engineering students and one gets a permanent commission through this entry, one who clear TGC entry interview join Indian military academy for training. Age Limit: 21- 26 Years. SSC- Technical: This is a similar entry like TGC entry but the main difference is that it is for short service commission and not for the permanent commission. Both male and female candidates can apply for SSC- Tech entry which is conducted by Indian army twice every year. Age Limit: 21- 26 Years. There are various other non- tech entries for Indian army which candidates can apply for after completing their engineering degree. CDS Exam: This exam is conducted by UPSC two times every year, this is a written test and any engineering student can apply for this as there is no percentage bar. NCC Special Entry: Engineering students with NCC C certificate can apply for this entry as and when the notification comes. Territorial Army: Engineering students who are gain fully employed can also apply for the territorial army.
Best of luck.