For all countries, Defence forms the core of national security. Defence is also claims a major portion of the overall national spend. Therefore, ensuring budgets are spent in an efficient and responsible manner is crucial. An efficient and effective defence sector is vital. In this cluster, we will discuss about Indian Defence organizations and the many exciting careers they offer.
The Indian Armed Forces are the military forces of the Republic of India and comprise three professional uniformed services: the Indian Army, the Indian Navy, and the Indian Air Force. The Indian Armed Forces are under the management of the Ministry of Defence of the Government of India. With a strength of over 1.4 million (14 lakhs) active personnel, it is the world’s second-largest military force and has the world’s largest volunteer army. It also has the third-largest defence budget in the world.
If you are
- filled with the desire to serve the nation,
- keen to live a life of adventure and
- ready to lead by example,
you could consider a career in Defence Services.
The benefits of a defence career are immense. Apart from good salaries and excellent facilities for self and family, a career in Defence gives one a high status, a sense of fulfilment and pride, and an active and adventurous life. There are plenty of opportunities for professional growth and to enhance one’s qualification and skills. This has the added advantage of various career opportunities as a civilian after completion of service.
Although the cluster does not overlap with other sectors, engineering & technology related education paths feed into many careers in defence. Secondly, most ex-defence personnel (after their service period) are usually well-equipped for careers in many career clusters as a civilian like business and administration etc.
OCCUPATIONS
We can categorise the occupations in this cluster according to the Defence Arms and scope of work.
- Indian Army Officer Ranks
- Indian Army Junior Commissioned Officers and other ranks
- Indian Navy Officers Ranks
- Indian Navy Sailor and Civilian Ranks
- Indian Air Force Officer Ranks
- Indian Air Force Airmen Ranks
Please keep in mind that there are stringent age limits, physical standards and physical fitness requirements for most of the jobs in Defence. Majority of the positions in Navy and Air Force are open for technical qualifications.
CAREER POTENTIAL AND GROWTH
An excellent Defence is crucial for any country and most certainly ours too. Skilled personnel and up to date machinery are key. It means that opportunities for skilled men or women, be it technical or non-technical, leaders or otherwise, are immense. Technological advancement, the vision of “Make in India”, global partnerships all are of paramount importance for India. India will spend her energy and resources to keep up her fine Defence services.
Varied, top quality in-house skill trainings offered by Defence Academies can boost one’s professional and personal growth. Whoever joins Defence can aspire to be fine, accomplished men and women. Defence is a very important element for the country to prosper economically, socially and culturally. People of a country can live in peace and harmony, as well as develop only if Defence personnel can effectively protect its borders. All other careers in all other career clusters can function well if this cluster does well.