Bharat SainiLast Updated on October 26, 2018 by Bharat Saini
Indian Defence Services – An Exciting Career Option
The youth of today are highly ambitious and sensitive about making a career choice. Mentally sharp and clinically precise – the new breed of Indian teenagers is seldom ingenuous or naive. But when it comes to the career crossroads, a state of confusion takes over mental clarity like a shroud. While material comforts do occupy a very high place on the agenda of a young man, often there are various other intangibles that seem to be equally important like job satisfaction, security, and quality of life.
And as one contemplates the pros and cons of various job options, there is a career path that is so distinct and distinguished and offers you a life, less ordinary – a career in the Indian Armed Forces. No matter, whether you choose to join the Navy, Army or Air Force, you’ll get more benefits than most careers in the civilian world. From being groomed along with other like-minded individuals to gaining leadership experience overseas, to hands-on, tailored career management, it’s a career – and a lifestyle – that’s truly unique.
That being said, it’s equally important for all Indian Defence Forces aspirants to understand that only a few determined, focused and zealous ones make it to one of India’s finest institutions, namely the IMA, the AFA and the INA. And even though everybody has their own reasons for joining this profession, there are many common motivations behind people wanting to join the Armed Forces.
- Dignity, Respect and Honor – None can deny that a member of Indian Armed Forces receives more respect than any other walks of life, and rightly so because they earn it by giving their blood and sweat, their family life, and don’t shy away from making the supreme sacrifice for the honor of their motherland. The charm that the ‘uniform’ exudes is just one of the many facets ascribed to it that incite a sense of self-esteem in an individual and makes them stand out in a crowd.
- Monetary Benefits – A career in the Indian Armed Forces is not only an attractive option for its intangible benefits – leadership skills, strength and a chance to serve one’s country – but also its monetary benefits. The salaries in the Armed Forces are extremely competitive and in most cases, the perks include accommodation. The defence officers are the cream of society, and they enjoy a distinctly enhanced quality of life.
- An Adventurous Life – If you seek a life brimming with adventure, the armed forces will certainly satiate your spirit. Being India’s most exciting workplace, it offers you activities that you can’t comprehend while doing a regular 9 to 5 job. From mountaineering, trekking, camping to helicopter slithering, from building bridges to handling a massive gun and flying a super jet, it is probably one of the most adventurous careers in the world.
- Job Security and Post-Retirement Benefits – Job security is a fleeting phenomenon in the private sector – one day you are a shining star and the other day you might lose your job. But if you pursue a career in the Indian Armed Forces – job security is something you’ll never have to worry about. And even after you retire you are entitled to a steady pension and several other perks. The Armed Forces a lifetime support system by taking care of your family, their health and well-being and the education of your children.
Being a part of the Indian Armed Forces in a service, not a job! Unlike the other jobs at MNCs, Defence sector gives a whole new dimension to live life. It brings out the hero in you and puts you on a pedestal where other people look up to you as a source of inspiration. It offers you an opportunity to live the ideal life and be the best version of yourself.
