Defence

Army officers lead soldiers — in operations, training and administration — through the NDA, CDS or other commissioned routes into the Indian Army.

Air Force officers fly, command and run air operations — from fighter pilots to aeronautical engineers — through the NDA, AFCAT and technical entries.

Navy officers command and operate ships, submarines and aircraft at sea — through NDA, the graduate-entry INET/CDS-related schemes and technical routes.

Coast Guard officers protect India's coastline — search and rescue, maritime law enforcement — with assistant-commandant entry exams and GD/Yantrik routes.