Have you ever thought that why you want to join the Armed forces i.e. Army, Navy or Airforce? Well I know many of us have the passion for the armed forces, many of us are in love with the uniform and the discipline and the list is endless. Yet there are many practical reasons to join the forces. This article covers those reasons, knowing them will definitely attract you towards the forces.
Everybody wants a job which satisfies conditions like good salary, good life etc. The forces take care of all those things, let us a take a look how.
Pays and Perks
Being in the armed forces entitles you to draw a handsome amount of pay and attractive perks along with that. Even before you are Commissioned as an Officer you start earning a monthly stipend during last one year of your training period at most of the Training Institutions. After getting commissioned you get a salary amounting to near about 50,000 approx. As you grow in rank and stature, your income and other entitlements also increase in harmony with your enhanced responsibilities.
Job Security
Working in the forces gives a job security and assurance which is very essential for future. This kind of job security is not offered in the private sector. You are free from living the life of a nomad who has to switch jobs frequently! You have good chances of growth in your ranks.
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Facilities for you and family
You entitled to join officer’s clubs etc. at so cheap that it seems like almost free. You get free rationing, fully furnished house where you are posted. Other facilities like school for your children also exist.
Benefits for Serving Personnel
Many benefits exist for a serving officer:
- Insurance: All personnel, including Flight Cadets are provided life insurance cover.
- Loans: House Building Loan, Computer Loan, Conveyance Loan etc
- Medical: All officers, their families and dependents have free access to medical rooms and hospitals equipped with the best of facilities. Apart from being treated at the Armed Forces Hospitals, there are also tie ups with Civil Hospitals for treatment of specialized cases, if required. Patients are also given grants for purchase of necessary medical equipment and mechanical aid to help make them self-reliant.
Apart from these you get accommodation, Annual leave and casual leave, Leave travel concessions, Rations, Institute and Messes membership, School facilities, Rail concessions, Secured camp life, CSD facilities, Recreational and sports facilities.
Post-Retirement Benefits
Even after retirement you are entitled to draw a handsome pension, for medical benefits and CSD facilities.
Higher Education benefits: You get ample chances of higher education and with leave. I am sure no other private company gives you so much of a facility.
Adventure and Fun
As an Officer, you could activate your adventurous self and enjoy undertaking any of the activities. These activities include.
- Aero Sports-Skydiving, Parasailing, Paragliding, Power hand gliding, Para Motor Flying, Microlight flying, Hot Air ballooning, Aero Modeling.
- Land Sports-Mountaineering, Trekking, Skiing, Car Rally, Motorcycle expeditions, Cycling Expeditions, Mountain Terrain Biking
- Water Sports-Rafting, Sailing, Wind Surfing, Water Skiing, Scuba Diving
The cool factor and respect
You are respected where ever you go. Uniforms are always the cool factor; you look smart and work for the most respected organization of India.
We are taught from childhood to be a good citizen, serve our country, work for our country, the forces are the place where you be a good citizen, work for your country and get paid for that. Now who will not love it!
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Tashi Mishra, Editorial TeamShe is a defense aspirant from Varanasi completed her BCA. She has attended SSB Interview at 1 AFSB Dehradoon and has more SSB coming up. She is confident about joining Defence Forces one day. Here, she is sharing her views and experience. Mail us to join our editorial team now.
