Defence - Army Officer (IMA/CDS)
Your day as a Platoon Commander in a field posting begins before sunrise with a 10 km run with your troops, followed by weapons handling drills and tactical field exercises in mountainous terrain. Afternoons involve briefing sessions on counter-insurgency operations, reviewing equipment maintenance logs, attending junior officer training classes, and writing operational reports for your company commander.
SALARY RANGE
₹7L - ₹20L /yr
DEMAND
7/10
GROWTH
5/10
STREAM
Any
SECTOR
Government
AVG SALARY (LPA)
₹13.5L
WFH POSSIBLE
No
TREND
Stable
Your Success Roadmap
Step 1: Clear 12th (any stream)
Clear 12th (any stream)
Step 2: Clear NDA exam (after 12th) or CDS exam (after graduation)
Clear NDA exam (after 12th) or CDS exam (after graduation)
Step 3: SSB Interview at Services Selection Board
SSB Interview at Services Selection Board
Step 4: Medical examination at Military Hospital
Medical examination at Military Hospital
Step 5: Training at IMA Dehradun (3-4 years for NDA, 1 year for CDS graduates)
Training at IMA Dehradun (3-4 years for NDA, 1 year for CDS graduates)
Step 6: Commissioned as Lieutenant
Commissioned as Lieutenant
Step 7: Captain → Major → Lieutenant Colonel → Colonel
Captain → Major → Lieutenant Colonel → Colonel
Market Analysis & Insights
50%
Inclusive work environment
5 Years
Post-Class 12 preparation
No
Entrepreneurial opportunities
High
Nature of day-to-day work
Regional Relevance: Pan-India
Recommended Certifications
Key Skills Required
Top Colleges in India
A Typical Day in This Career
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