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Dreaming of Indian Army? Discover 12th Grade Subjects for Specific Posts.
- •Joining the Indian Army requires specific subjects, marks, age, and physical eligibility for different posts.
- •Soldier General Duty (GD) requires 10th pass with 45% overall and 33% in each subject.
- •Soldier Technical/Agniveer Technical needs 12th Science (PCM) with English, 50% overall, and 40% in each subject.
- •Clerk/Storekeeper Technical (SKT) requires 12th pass from any stream, 60% overall, and 50% in each subject.
- •To become an Officer, candidates must clear the NDA examination and SSB interview after 12th grade.
Key Questions Answered
To apply for the Soldier Technical or Agniveer Technical post, candidates must have passed the 12th grade in the Science stream with Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics (PCM), and English. Additionally, candidates need a minimum of 50 percent marks overall and at least 40 percent marks in each subject.
Yes, passing the 12th grade from any stream is accepted for the Clerk or Storekeeper Technical (SKT) post. This role requires an overall aggregate of 60 percent marks, at least 50 percent marks in each subject, and useful knowledge in English and Maths or Accounts.
To become an Officer instead of a Soldier, candidates must pass the National Defence Academy (NDA) examination after completing the 12th grade and subsequently clear an SSB interview. Successful candidates undergo specialized training and are ultimately appointed to the rank of Lieutenant.
