How to become a Teacher in the Indian Army, Airforce, or Navy?

How to become a Teacher in the Indian Army, Airforce, or Navy?
10-April 2023...........

Being a teacher is among the noblest professions in India. Like any other organization, Indian Armed Forces too need teachers and educators who educate troops and officers. In this article, we will explain how to become a teacher in the Indian Army, Indian Airforce, or Indian Navy. We will provide detailed procedures and eligibility to join the Indian Army, Indian Airforce, and Indian Navy as a teacher.

 

There are many ways through which you can join the Indian Armed as a teacher. You can become a teacher in the Indian Armed Forces as an officer or as a soldier. There are broadly two ways of becoming a teacher in the Indian Armed- 1. Direct Entry and 2. Defence Exams. Hare, we will be covering both ways of becoming a teacher in the Indian Armed Forces both as an officer and as a soldier.

 

How to become a teacher in the Indian Army?

You can become a teacher in the Indian Army by joining the Indian Army’s Army Education Corps. The Indian Army Education Corps (AEC) is a specialized branch of the Indian Army responsible for the education and training of soldiers. The AEC was formed in 1949 and its primary mission is to provide education and training to soldiers in the Indian Army. The AEC is responsible for conducting a variety of courses and programs for soldiers at all levels, from basic education and training to advanced professional courses. The AEC also provides specialized training in areas such as languages, computer science, engineering, and management.

 

How to Join Indian Army Education Corps as an Officer?

You can join the Indian Army Education Corps as an Officer through TGC Entry. The Indian Army publishes notifications for inviting applications for the Army Education Corps from time to time. You can join the Army Education Corps before you commission at OTA or IMA. As an Officer in the Army Education Corps, you will have to conduct a variety of courses and programs for soldiers at all levels, from basic education and training to advanced professional courses.

 

                      Details Regarding Becoming Officer in Army Education Corps

                         Particulars

                                   Details

Entry Name

TGC Entry

Eligibility

Post Graduation in English, Hindi, History, Geography, Economics, Political Science, Physics, Chemistry, or Mathematics.

Age

  • Male- 23 to 27 Years
  • Female- 19-27 Years

Physical Eligibility

Standard Physical Ability Required for Officers of the Indian Army

Training

  • Male- Indian Military Academy
  • Female- Officers Training Academy Chennai

 

How to Join Indian Army Education Corps as a Soldier?

You can join the Indian Army Education Corps as a Soldier on ‘Havildar’ rank. Soldiers in the Indian Army Education Corps are recruited as Army Education Corps Instructors. Education Instructors of the Army Educational Corps are recruited to impart educational training to the troops of the Indian Army.

 

Basic Details about Join Indian Army Education Corps as a Soldier have discussed below:

 

                    Details Regarding Becoming a Soldier in Army Education Corps

                           Particulars

                           Details

Recruitment Process

Screening+Written Examination

Eligibility

BA- in (i) English Literature (ii) Hindi Literature (iii) Urdu (iv) History (v) Geography (vi) Political Science (vii) Economics (viii) Psychology (ix) Mathematics (x) Sociology.

 

Or

 

B.Sc- in (i) Mathematics (ii) Physics (iii) Chemistry (iv) Botany (v) Zoology (vi) Electronics (vii) Computer Science.

Age

20-25 years

Physical Eligibility

Standard Physical Ability Required for Soldiers  of the Indian Army

Salary

2850/- at a pay scale of 5000/-

 

How to become a teacher in the Indian Air Force?

You can become a teacher in the Indian Air Force through AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test). The AFCAT Exam is conducted by CDAC twice a year. If you are a post-graduate in English, International Relations, and History. Candidates wishing to join the Indian Air Force as a teacher must be postgraduate with at least 50% marks in graduation.

 

                       Details Regarding Becoming Officer in Army Education Corps

Particulars

Details

Entry Name

AFCAT

Eligibility

Post-Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline including integrated courses offering PG (single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60%marks in Graduation in any discipline.

Age

20 to 26 years as of the date of commencement of training

Training

Indian Airforce Academy

 

How to become a teacher in the Indian Navy?

You can become a teacher in the Indian Navy through INET (Indian Navy Entrance Test). The INET Exam is conducted by the Indian Navy. If you are a postgraduate in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, and Computer Science, you can join the Indian Navy as a teacher. You can join the Indian Navy as a humanities postgraduate also. Candidates wishing to join the Indian Navy must have at least 60% marks in case they are joining in subjects such as physics, chemistry, mathematics, or computer science. In case, Candidates want to join the Indian Navy through humanities subjects, they must have at least 55% marks in their post-graduation.

 

                           Particulars

                                   Details

Entry Name

INET

Eligibility

Post-Graduation with 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, Mathematics, or Computer Science

Or

Post Graduation in Humanities Subjects with 55% Marks.

Age

  • 21 to 27 in case of M.Tech Degree.
  • 21 to 25 in case of other PG Degrees.

 

These were ways through which candidates can join Indian Armed Forces as a teacher. Candidates must not confuse teachers with Instructors also known as ‘Ustadd’ in Indian Armed Forces. Instructors are soldiers and officers with Instructor grading. They are required to train cadets and new joiners. Their main role is training only. Whereas, Teachers in the Indian Armed Forces are required to teach.

 

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