Can Army officers give UPSC?
Rachel Ellis
Published May 05, 2026
Can Army officers give UPSC?
Defence personnel cannot take the UPSC Civil Services Exam while in service. However, a short service commissioned (SSC) officer in the army can take the exam if he has less than two years of service left and satisfies all the other eligibility conditions of the UPSC CSE.
How can I become Army officer in UPSC?
The NDA exam is conducted by UPSC for the aspirants who are in 10+2 and want to join the Army, Navy and Airforce after 12th.
- NDA 1 2021 Exam: NDA 1 2021 exam will be conducted by the UPSC on 18th April 2021.
- NDA 2 2021 Exam: NDA 2 2021 exam will be conducted by the UPSC on 05th Sep 2021.
Is UPSC exam for Army?
The NDA exam is conducted by UPSC for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of the NDA. This exam is a gateway for candidates looking forward to joining Defence Forces including Army, Navy and Air Force.
What is UPSC in army?
The “Combined Defence Services” (CDS) Examination is conducted twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) for the recruitment of candidates into the Indian Military Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Indian Air Force Academy.
Do police salute army officers?
The police have to salute the President, Vice President, Governor, central and state ministers, DGP, ADGP, IG, DIG, judges of Supreme Court and High Courts, District police chiefs, officials in SP rank, Unit Commandant Collector, sessions judges, officers in the field rank at Army (in uniform), magistrates.
Can I play cricket in army?
After you are selected for the Armed forces, you can pursue cricket if your unit permits you. If you are good, you may attend the trials after your training period and then play for Services in the Ranji Trophy.
Which degree is best for Army?
Find out which degree is right for you
- Strategic Intelligence.
- Criminal Justice.
- Management Information Systems (MIS)
- Political Science.
- Healthcare – Nursing, Biology, Radiology.
- Philosophy.
- Psychology.
- Theology (military chaplains)
Who is NDA officer?
The National Defence Academy (NDA) and the Combined Defence Services (CDS) exams are conducted to select candidates for the Indian Armed Forces….Allowances.
| Rank/Position | NDA Officers (In INR per month) | CDS Officers (in INR per month) |
|---|---|---|
| Captain | 11,000 | 25,000 (fixed) |
| Major to Colonel | 14,000 | |
| Brigadier & above | 10,500 |
Who has more salary IAS or army officer?
NEW DELHI: Officers of the three defence services — Army, IAF and Navy — are paid 29% higher salary compared to their civilian counterparts from the IAS, IPS and other Group A services at the starting level, the seventh pay panel has said. Thereafter, pay of defence and civil service officers are at par”.
Can ex-servicemen apply for UPSC exam?
Ex-servicemen Applying For The UPSC Civil Services Exam Defence personnel cannot take the UPSC Civil Services Exam while in service. However, a short service commissioned (SSC) officer in the army can take the exam if he has less than two years of service left and satisfies all the other eligibility conditions of the UPSC CSE.
What is ex-servicemen quota in UPSC?
Read on to know more about ex-servicemen quota in UPSC. The term Ex-servicemen in the context of UPSC CSE exam is defined in the Ex-servicemen (Re-employment in Civil Services and Posts) Rules, 1979 which have been amended from time to time.
Can a dismissed/discharged IAS officer apply for age relaxation in UPSC?
However, those who have been dismissed/discharged from service on reasons of misconduct or inefficiency are not eligible for the age relaxation in the UPSC IAS exam.
What is the monthly salary of an Indian Army officer?
Now have a look at the Grade pay and estimated monthly salary for the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force Officer. Apart from the above-mentioned grade pay a fixed sum of Rs 15,500/- per month is also payable as Military Service Pay ( MSP)
