Defence — explained
Guides and explainers on defence recruitment. For the vacancies themselves, see the live listing.
11 posts
- 09 OctComparisonPostingsWork-Life
Army vs Navy vs Air Force: Work, Postings, Training and Career Compared
Choosing between the Army, Navy and Air Force is really choosing a way of life — where you will live, what a working day looks like, how you train and how long you serve. This comparison sets the three services side by side for officers and Agniveers, so you can pick before you pick an exam.
- 25 Sep
NDA Physical Requirements: Height, Weight, Running & Medical Standards
A detailed guide to NDA's physical and medical standards — height, weight and eyesight requirements that differ by wing (Army, Navy, Air Force), the orthopedic and dental disqualifiers most candidates don't expect, and the physical training cadets undergo once selected.
- 25 SepQualificationSalary
NDA vs CDS: Training, Pay and Which Route Suits You
A factual comparison of NDA and CDS — the two main entry points into Indian Army, Navy and Air Force officer careers — covering eligibility, exam pattern, training length, commission type and salary, to help you decide which route fits your current stage of education.
- 25 SepQualificationMedical StandardsSalary
NDA: What the SSB Tests, and the Officer Career After It
A complete guide to NDA (National Defence Academy) — the earliest entry point into Indian Army, Navy and Air Force officer careers — covering eligibility and age limits, the Mathematics and General Ability Test exam pattern, the SSB selection process, training structure, and career path after commissioning.
- 25 SepMedical Standards
Defence Physical Test: Height, Weight, Running, Chest & Medical Standards
A comparative reference to physical and medical standards across defence exams — height, chest, weight, running and vision requirements for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, Agniveer and CAPF Assistant Commandant — plus the general medical standards (tattoo policy, dental, BMI) that apply broadly across officer and soldier entry.
- 25 Sep
Army Height and Weight Requirements: Complete Guide
A complete guide to Indian Army height and weight requirements — covering the two genuinely different standards for Agniveer (soldier) entry and NDA/CDS (officer) entry, regional and category relaxations, and where to check the exact current figures for your specific case.
- 25 SepQualificationSalaryAge Limit
Agniveer: How the Four-Year Scheme Works and Who It Suits
A complete guide to Agniveer recruitment under the Agnipath scheme — eligibility across Army, Navy and Air Force entry streams, the CEE written exam, physical fitness test, selection process, and how pay and the Seva Nidhi package work.
- 25 SepQualification
Defence Exams in India: How Army, Navy, Air Force and CAPF Entries Work
A complete overview of defence exams in India — NDA, CDS, AFCAT, Agniveer, CAPF Assistant Commandant and Indian Coast Guard — covering eligibility, exam pattern, the SSB interview process and selection stages, to help you identify which defence exam matches your qualification and career goals.
- 25 SepQualificationSalary
CDS: IMA, OTA and Naval Academy Routes, and the Career Each Leads To
A complete guide to CDS (Combined Defence Services) — the graduate-entry route into the Army, Navy and Air Force via IMA, INA, AFA and OTA — covering eligibility by academy, exam pattern, the Permanent vs Short Service Commission distinction, training and salary.
- 25 SepQualificationJob ProfileSalary
AFCAT: Flying and Ground Duty Branches, AFSB and the Officer Career
A complete guide to AFCAT — the Air Force Common Admission Test — covering eligibility across the Flying, Ground Duty Technical and Ground Duty Non-Technical branches, exam pattern including the GATE-based route that replaced the old Engineering Knowledge Test, the pilot selection test, job profile by branch, and salary.
- 25 SepSalaryAllowancesPostings
Defence Salary: Rank-Wise Pay, Allowances & In-Hand Salary
A detailed breakdown of defence salary in India — officer and soldier/JCO pay levels under the 7th CPC defence matrix, how Military Service Pay changes the DA/HRA calculation, the separate Agniveer pay package and Seva Nidhi, and defence-specific allowances like Siachen and Flying Allowance.