Opportunities for Girls in Indian Armed Forces

It is in the olden days that armed forces are limited only to the men but the days have changed and women are equally participating in serving the nation. In 1992 Indian army has taken a decision of inducing women into armed forces which paved the way for appointing nearly 1200 women till date in various arms and services.

Opportunities for Girls in Indian Armed Forces

There are many opportunities for women as they are equivalent to men in any field of work. Women do play a major role in serving the nation by joining the Navy and armed forces in our country. In every field, women are playing a prominent role to enhance the development of the country likewise woman were also playing an important role in armed forces which were important for every nation.

 Schemes For to Enter Women Into Indian Army

1. UPSC Entry
The Combined Defence Services (CDS)Examination will be held twice a year by the Union Public Service Commission for recruitment into
a. Indian Military Academy(IMA)
b. Officers Training Academy(OTA)
c. Indian Naval Academy (INA)
d. Indian Air Force Academy(AFA)

Of all the above 4, girls are eligible only for officers training academy while the other three IMA, INA & AFA can only be applied only by men.

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2. NCC Special Entry
MNC Women cadet between the age 19 to 25 years and must have completed graduation with 50% aggregate are eligible to write NCC special entry scheme exam.

3. JAC Entry
Female candidates having LLB and between the age 21 to 27 can apply for this.

4. SSC-Technical Entry
Women candidate who have completed their graduation in engineering and between the age 20 – 27 years are eligible for this.

Schemes For Women To Enter Into Air Force

The following are the branches included under AFCAT
1.flying branch
Candidate should be between the age of 19 to 23 and must be graduation with 60%aggregate and have mathematics and physics at 10+2 level or else BE or B.Tech with an aggregate of 60%.

2. Technical branch
Candidates of 18 to 28 are eligible and must have the Aeronautical engineer (mechanical) or Aeronautical engineer (electrical) with a 60% aggregate

3.ground duty branches
It includes the branches of Accounts, logistics, and administration. Age must be between 20 to 23 for graduates and 20 to 25 for postgraduates and 20 to 26 for LLB and for CA 20 to 27 years.

The following are the branches included under Non-AFCAT
Meteorology Branch and the age limit is 20 – 25 years and should have completed Post graduation in any science stream /statistics /mathematics /geography with 50% aggregate.

Schemes For Women To Enter Into Indian Navy

A. Executive Branch

SSC- Air Traffic Controller
Women who have completed their graduation in science stream or M.Sc and between the age 19 to 25 are eligible for this scheme.
SSC- Observer
Women candidates who have completed their graduation with minimum 55% and between the age 19 to 23 are eligible.
SC- Law
Women candidates between the age 22 – 27 years are eligible if they have completed graduation in LAW with 55% aggregate.
SSC- Logistics
Female candidates who have completed their graduation from B.E / B.Tech with PG diploma in materials management are eligible.

B. Engineering Branch

UES SSC (Naval Architecture)
Candidates between the age 19 to 25 and completed their graduation with 60% are eligible.
SSC Naval Architecture
Female candidates having graduation with 60% and between the age 21 to 25 can apply for this.
Education Branch
candidates of age 21 to 25 years and have B.E/B.Tech with 50% aggregate can apply for this.

Should women be included in combat roles?

Many argue that women should be included in combat roles and some others argue that they are taking away women’s rights by not letting them enter into combat roles.

The major point to be noted here is that there requires a lot of physical and mental health to work on the front line in armed forces but the main thing here is about the health and the menstruation and special hygiene needs required by women and they don’t have enough Physical strength necessary for ground combat.

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One more reason that people say for not allowing women into combat is that women and men, when placed together, might fall in love. But there are many cases where both sexes worked together and accomplished many tasks and missions.

inspiring women in armed forces

India is taking a step forward by giving equal opportunity to women in armed forces. There are many women who stood up for the country and there were many cases where women gave up their life for the nation.

The most influential women are Punita Arora, Padmavathy Bandopadhyay, Mitali Madhumita, Priya Jhingan, Divya Ajith Kumar, Nivedita Choudhary.

If we go on there will be hundreds of names. Everyone was contributing to the country and paved the way for new women to enter into armed forces with pride.

I think it is women in combat is a matter to think about and women should be allowed to work in whatever job they wish to work. It is unfair to exclude women in certain jobs just because of their gender.

Time had changed that even women are as strong as men to join in any of the jobs.
Women are very strong with their mental stability and deal tasks very well.

It is always appreciable to have women in IAF. Even IAF provides various positions especially for women so that women can do appreciable service to their nation. Women are indeed a great strength in the society and have equal capabilities and opportunities in IAF.

If you are women who wish to join armed forces, just be strong and step forward because the country needs you. You can do anything and no one can stop you. Join armed forces and become an inspiration for the women who are aspiring to become a part.