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Can an army officer join SF Para?
Many defence aspirants want to know the complete procedure on how they can join the PARA SF in the Indian Army. No, Indian Army doesn’t recruit candidates for the PARA SF like Indian Air Force does it for GARUD Commandos. You can only join the PARA SF as an officer or jawan once you join the Indian Army.
Who can join the Parachute Regiment?
To join the Parachute Regiment, you need to be between the ages of 16 and 35.5 years old. You do not need any formal qualifications to become a Paratrooper; however, you will need exceptional levels of fitness.
Can a CDS officer become para commando?
After your first confirmed kill, you would be given the Balidaan badge and you are permanently absorbed in PARA SF. So it takes about 5 years to join Para Commando through CDS.
Can you join the paras as an officer?
The POIC is designed to assess whether candidates have the potential to serve as an officer in the Parachute Regiment. Candidates are required to undergo a number of physical tests in which they are expected to show both mental and physical robustness, as well as a team task to evaluate their leadership potential.
Can we join IMA after CDS?
In your final year of Graduation, you need to pass the Combined Defence Services Exams, clear the SSB, be medically fit and join IMA as a Direct Entry if you come in merit. Those of you who have completed your BE/B Tech in notified streams can also join IMA in the Technical Graduate Course.
How can a doctor become a paratrooper in the Indian Army?
Any Indian armed forces doctor (Male/Female) willing to join as paratrooper has to undergo a 28 days para probation at this field hospital. There are 2 ways to join/volunteer for para probation. 1. Every doctor in Indian Army (medical/dental) undergoes MOBC (Medical Officers Basic Course).
What is the role of the Parachute Regiment?
The Parachute Regiment is the elite main Special Forces/airborne regiment of the Indian Army. The parachute regiment consisting of PARA and PARA (SF) battalions is the elite volunteer force of the Indian Army. Because of its specified role, the regiment needs to be kept at optimum level of operational efficiency and physical fitness.
Which is the elite Special Forces Regiment of the Indian Army?
The Parachute Regiment is the elite main Special Forces/airborne regiment of the Indian Army. The parachute regiment consisting of PARA and PARA (SF) battalions is the elite volunteer force of the Indian Army.
What is the difference between recruit training and para training in India?
Recruit training is imparted at Bangalore whereas Para training is imparted at Agra. Regimental Insignia: An open parachute with wings spread out and a dagger placed upright, between the wings. The other badge, shown on the right, is used by the four Parachute (Special Forces) Battalions.