Head Office
Sena Bhawan,
Defence Headquarter,
Delhi – 110011
Support
Phone: 011-26175473
Phone: 011-26173215 / 26196220
Phone: 011-26175471 (JCO/ OR Recruitment)
Email: webmaster.indianarmy@nic.in (web related)
Email: target.aim@gov.in (TA candidates support)
Selection Centers
Bangalore: 080-25588065
Bhopal: 0755-2735980
Allahabad: 0532-2424816
Kapurthala: 01822-230127
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Aboutย Indian Army
The Indian Army is an important part of the Indian Armed Forces and was first formed in 1776 by the East India Company at Kolkata. Currently, the third biggest army in the world, the Indian Army is headed by the Chief of the Army Staff. It also is the largest troop contributor for UN peacekeeping missions. With the motto “Service Before Self”, Indian Army defends its borders, promotes peace and fights back internal and external threats. The Indian Army apparently boasts of more than 1.2 million active personnel.
The various commands of the army besides the headquarters at New Delhi, include the Central Command in Lucknow, Eastern Command in Kolkata, Northern Command in Udhampur, Southern Command at Pune, South Western Command at Jaipur, Western Command at Chandigarh, and Army Training Command at Shimla. The main military academies are located at Dehradun (Indian Military Academy) and Chennai (Officers Training Academy). As for the officer ranks within the army, you have Field Marshal,General, Lieutenant General, Major General, Brigadier Colonel, Lieutenant Colonel, Major, Captain and Lieutenant.
You can read a brief overview of the Indian Army history, see pictures, watch videos, read latest news and developments on the official website here. As for those looking for being recruited, the opportunities are provided based on qualification and aptitude. There is an eligibility test tool to help new applicants decide if they are eligible to apply. Benefits of joining the Indian Army include the attractive pay, insurance, canteen facilities, housing, education opportunities, access to medical facilities, to name a few.
Notifications for upcoming interviews, selection and others are available on the website. The selection centers are located at Allahabad, Bhopal, Bangalore and Kapurthala. You can now apply online by submitting a form with all details. Candidates are required to to carry with them photographs, marksheets, certificates and identity proofs. Browse the Downloads section for forms or instructions. For more information or queries on recruitment, forms, online application, fee, or others, reach the Indian Army support.
