About This Course

Joining the Army Education Corps (AEC) in the Indian Army is a prestigious opportunity. Here are the detailed criteria and steps to become an AEC officer:

Eligibility Criteria

• Citizenship: Must be an Indian citizen.
• Age: Generally, candidates should be between 23 to 27 years old.
• Education: A postgraduate degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks. Preferred courses include Education, English, History, Geography, Political Science, Economics, Psychology, Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry, Botany, Zoology, Computer Science, and Foreign Languages.
• Physical and Mental Fitness: Candidates must be physically and mentally fit.

Selection Process

• Examinations: Candidates need to clear the UPSC Combined Defence Services (CDS) Examination or the Army Education Corps (AEC) direct entry examination.
• Interview: Candidates who clear the written exam will be interviewed by the Service Selection Board (SSB).
• Medical Examination: Candidates recommended by the SSB will undergo a thorough medical examination.

Skills

• Good communication skills.
• Strong academic background.
• Ability to teach and train soldiers.
• Leadership and management skills.

Recruitment Process

• Direct Recruitment: Through the UPSC CDS Examination or AEC direct entry examination.
• Training: Selected candidates undergo training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) or Officers Training Academy (OTA).

Job Responsibilities

• Educating and training soldiers in various subjects.
• Conducting research and development in military education.
• Assisting in the development of training materials and programs.