Types of Defence Jobs: Check Types of Defence Jobs in India

Defence jobs have a major appeal among the young Government Job aspirants, due to the profile of the job and the high amount of perks offered. Defence jobs are very respectable jobs with well-paid salaries and an assured future through a pension. Every year a huge number of candidates are recruited in the Indian armed forces (Army, Navy, and Air Force). Defence jobs are introduced by various government agencies, which recruit candidates through Entrance examinations and other tests. Candidates from all over the country, with 10th, 12th, ITI, diploma, engineering, and other graduation qualifications apply for defence jobs. Defence jobs provide a wonderful opportunity to attain a reputable post and serve your nation. The exams are used to assess the understanding of concepts and intelligence of the candidate.

CRPF Jobs

Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) under the Ministry of Home Affairs releases the notification for the recruitment of Group “B” and “C” non-ministerial, non-gazetted, combined Paramedical staff posts. CRPF Recruitment 2023 was released for both male and female candidates. CRPF Recruitment 2023 total number of vacancies announced is 9212 for Constable (Technical and Tradesmen) posts.

CRPF Recruitment 2023

Indian Army Defence Jobs

The land-based branch of the Indian Armed Forces. Indian Army is the 2nd largest standing army in the world. Indian Army provides one of the biggest job opportunities to aspirants in Defence jobs in India. There are two types of jobs that an aspirant can get. The first one is joining it as a Sepoy and the second one is joining as a Lieutenant.

1. Joining as a Sepoy: There are various grades in Sepoy as well. Aspirants can join the Indian Army through Army Rallies being organized throughout India.
2. Joining the Indian Army as a Lieutenant: The post of a Lieutenant in the Indian Army is one of the most prestigious jobs in Defence. Aspirants can get this post by clearing National Defence Academy (NDA), 10+2 Tech, NCC Special Entry, JAG (Men Women), UES, TGC, Short Sevice Commission, Indian Military Academy, CDS, etc.

Indian Navy Defence Jobs

There are three types of defense jobs in the Indian Navy. The first one is Officers, the second is Sailors and the third one is a Civilian job.

1. 1. UPSC conducted NDA, CDS Exam, or NCC Entry
   2. Direct Entry Permanent Commission / Short Service Commission (DEPC/DESSC)
   3. University Entry Scheme (UES)
2. Sailor’s Job in Indian Navy: The defence organization conducts various entries in the Indian Navy such as Senior Secondary Recruit (SSR), Matric Recruit (MR), Musician (MUS), Sports Entry, and Artificer Apprentices (AA). Candidates need to pass a written exam and upon that, they go through a physical and medical test. Then the merit list is issued.
3. Joining the Indian Navy as a Civilian: Three trades can be joined as a civilian, the trades are Tradesman Mate, Chargeman (Mechanic), and Chargeman (Ammunition Explosive).

Indian Air Force Defence Jobs:

Aspirants can join the Indian Air Force in two ways, the first one is an Officer and the Second one is an Airman.

Join IAF as an Officer

If you want to work with pride and touch the sky with glory, join IAF. One can join an IAF defense job in any of the following branches.

• Join the Flying Branch of IAF: If you are one of those who dreamt of becoming a pilot. In the flying branch, candidates will be trained as Fighter Pilots or Helicopter Pilot/ Transport Pilot.
• Join as Officer in Ground Duty (Technical) Branch: As an officer in the Ground Duty one manages a team to ensure that the Indian Air Force remains airworthy. Based on the candidate’s qualifications, they are given a sub-branch of a technical branch.
• Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branch: As an officer in this branch one manages human and material resources.

Join IAF as an Airman

It is a very big opportunity for candidates to join the Defence job of Indian Air Force as Airmen. All the 10+2 qualified candidates are eligible for the recruitment & can join the IAF as Airmen in Group X or Group Y.

• Airmen Group X: There are various technical trades that aspirants can join such as Automobile Fitter, Electronics Fitter, Electrical Fitter, Mechanical System Fitter, Structures Fitter, Propulsion FitterWorkshop Fitter, Workshop Fitter, and Weapon Fitter. Whereas the non-technical group is an Education Instructor trade.
• Airmen Group Y: In the technical group of group Y there are two trades which are Communication Technician and Automobile Technician whereas in the non-technical group, there are various trades like Admin Assistant, Accts Assistant, Medical Assistant, Logistics Assistant, Environment Support Services Assistant, Ops Assistant, Meteorological Assistant, Ground Training Assistant, IAF Police, IAF Security and Musician.