Foundation of Future Officers
Your Gateway to Becoming an Officer NDA & 10+2 TES
At LWS SSB Interview, we believe that becoming an officer is not just about clearing an exam, but about developing the Officer Like Qualities (OLQs) required to lead in the Indian Armed Forces. National Defence Academy (NDA), Technical Entry Scheme (10+2) and Navy Tech (10+2) are two of the most respected entry routes for young aspirants aiming to wear the uniform. Whether your path is through a written examination or a JEE-based technical entry, LWS provides structured guidance, experienced mentorship, and focused SSB-oriented preparation to help you succeed with confidence and clarity.
| National Defence Academy (NDA) | |
|---|---|
| Vacancies Per Course | 400 Approx (Twice a year) Army – 208 Air Force – 90 Navy – 42 INA – 35 |
| Notification Published | June & December (Notified by UPSC) |
| Age | 16½ to 19½ years (as on first day of course month) |
| Qualification | 12th Class (10+2 system) Physics & Maths required for Air Force/ Navy |
| Marital Status & Gender | Unmarried Male & Female Candidates |
| How to Apply | Apply online on UPSC website (June & December) |
| Likely SSB Date | Sep–Oct (Jan Course) | Jan–Apr (Jul Course) |
| Training Commencement | January & July |
| Training Academy | NDA, Khadakwasla, Pune/ INA, Ezhimala, Kerala/ AFA |
| Duration of Training | 3 Years at NDA + 1 Year at IMA |
| 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES) | |
|---|---|
| Vacancies Per Course | 90 (Twice a year – As notified) |
| Notification Published | Notified by DG Recruiting (May/June & Oct/Nov) |
| Age | 16½ to 19½ years (as on first day of course month) |
| Qualification | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Maths with Minimum 60% aggregate and Appeared in JEE (Main) for B.E./B.Tech |
| Shortlisting for Call Up | Based on JEE (Main) score |
| Marital Status & Gender | Unmarried Male & Female Candidates |
| How to Apply | Apply online on official DG Recruiting website (joinindianarmy.nic.in) |
| Likely SSB Date | Aug–Oct & Feb–Apr |
| Training Commencement | January & July |
| Training Academy | CTWs at Mhow, Secunderabad & Pune |
| Duration of Training | • 4 Years total Permanent Commission after 4 Years |
| Indian Navy – NDA Entry | |
|---|---|
| Examination Authority | Indian Navy |
| Entry Type | 10+2 Navy Tech |
| Age Limit | 16½ to 19½ years |
| Gender / Marital Status | Male &Female Candidates |
| Educational Qualification | 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry & Maths with Minimum 70% aggregate and Appeared in JEE (Main) for B.E./B.Tech |
| Exam Frequency | Twice a year |
| Shortlisting for Call Up | Based on JEE (Main) score |
| Notification Release | January & June (every year) |
| Training Academies | Indian Naval Academy (INA) |
| Training Duration | 4 Years at INA |
Commander Vikas Yadav (Retd.)
Director – LWS, Ex-Senior GTO, SSB Kolkata & Bhopal
Sumit Kumar
Founder & Director – LWS
The Visionary Mentor Behind Thousands of Aspirants
