Can I make a career in Indian defence after becoming a Chartered Accountant?

Indian Air Force hire Accounts officers as Permanent Commission (for Men) / Short Service Commission (for Men & Women) by AFCAT Examination. Accounts officers are responsible for efficient financial management of funds. They act as internal auditor to ensure a zero-defect audit from outside agencies. You can appear for AFCAT on becoming CA. You can also join Indian Defence Services as Commission officer by appearing in CDS examination conducted by UPSC. CDS entry consists of written exam conducted by the UPSC, followed by conduct of the SSB interview, medical test and final preparation of merit list by UPSC.

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Among Indian Defence Services, Indian Air Force is the only arm which has a dedicated accounts branch. Accounts and finance of Indian Army and Indian Navy are managed by Controller General of Defence Accounts (CGDA) heads the Defence Accounts Department (DAD), which is one of the oldest government organisations in India. CGDA operates under the Ministry of defence of India. This is one of the oldest departments of Government of India. CGDA is the cadre controlling authority of the Indian Defence Accounts Service. This is an organised account cadre of Government of India. You are advised to appear in Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSC to join Indian Defence Accounts Service after clearing CA. Indian Air Force hire Accounts officers as Permanent Commission (for Men) / Short Service Commission (for Men & Women) by AFCAT Examination. Accounts officers are responsible for efficient financial management of funds. They act as internal auditor to ensure a zero-defect audit from outside agencies. You can appear for AFCAT on becoming CA. You can also join Indian Defence Services as Commission officer by appearing in CDS examination conducted by UPSC. CDS entry consists of written exam conducted by the UPSC, followed by conduct of the SSB interview, medical test and final preparation of merit list by UPSC.

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A qualified Chartered Accountant is most welcomed in Government Service, Public Sector undertakings etc. You can take Combined Defense Services Exam (CDSE) conducted by UPSC for opportunities in defense altogether,Also can take recruitment process of SSB. You need minimum of 50% marks in all subjects.CA's can work in accounts and finance department. Entrance exam is conducted twice a year in June and December. Forms out in April/May or September/October. Eligibility (As in M.E.R. Exam)-Unmarried male Indian citizens Matric or its equivalent with English and Mathematics Age Limits-16 to 23 years Weight: 50 kg, relaxable for certain regions Chest: 77/82 cm. Height: 167 cms, relaxable for certain regions Application Procedure: Blank application forms are available free of cost at local Recruitment Offices, District Collector's Office, Zila Parishads and Employment Exchanges. Candidates are at liberty to send their application on plain paper, handwritten/typed but as per format.

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If you weren't able to join Army just after your 12, don't worry. You have an opportunity to join Army or Airforce this time. Yes CA, ICWA, CWA, BA/MA (LLB) corporate law/general law, etc. are recruited by Defence services mainly IAF in there Logistic Cadre/Ground duty (for IAF) and Accounts Branch. Eligibility Criteria: You must be a CA, ICWA, CWA, (LLB) corporate law/general law, etc. with at least 50% aggregate including all semesters of B.Com/M.Com,must be medically fit in all respect. Age Limit: 27 years for CA, before the commencement of training. Selection: selection is based on both written and interview and at last medical fitness test. Notification: are released twice every year probably in the month of March and September in Employment News. So keep reading it.

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