Archive · 20 Nov 2025
Women's Entry Schemes in Indian Army
The Indian Army has different ways for women to join as officers.
You can apply online after finishing high school or college, or if you have certain technical degrees.
The age and qualification you need depend on the specific entry scheme you choose.
Indian Army inducts women as officers since 1992
Over 1200 women officers commissioned into various arms and services
Entry schemes for women at intermediate, graduate, and technical levels
Age and qualification criteria vary by entry scheme
Application process is online through UPSC or Indian Army's official website
- Who
- Women aspiring to join the Indian Army
- What
- Can apply through various entry schemes
- When
- Age criteria vary by scheme (16.5 to 27 years)
- Where
- Indian Army
- Why
- To serve as officers in the Indian Army
- Total Women Officers Commissioned
- Over 1200
- First Induction Year
- 1992
- Training Academy
- Officers Training Academy
- Application Website
- UPSC or joinindianarmy.nic.in
- Entry Levels
- Intermediate, Graduate (UPSC/Non-UPSC), Technical
