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🎖️ Kargil Vijay Diwas – Honoring Our Bravehearts

📅 Date: 26th July

🎯 Occasion: Kargil Vijay Diwas

📌 Significance: Celebrates India's victory in the 1999 Kargil War.

This day symbolizes unmatched bravery, sacrifice, and patriotism. In 1999, Indian soldiers recaptured peaks in Jammu & Kashmir from intruders during Operation Vijay, a mission that lasted over 60 days. 💪

🕯️ Remembering Our Heroes

• Captain Vikram Batra – Param Vir Chakra (Posthumous)
• Rifleman Sanjay Kumar – Param Vir Chakra
• Grenadier Yogendra Singh Yadav – Param Vir Chakra
• Lieutenant Anuj Nayyar – Maha Vir Chakra (Posthumous)

📚 Why It Matters to Students

This day teaches courage, discipline, and love for the nation. 🇮🇳 If you're inspired to protect the country, here's how you can start your journey into the armed forces!

🪖 How Can Students Join the Indian Armed Forces?

🔗 Official Recruitment Links

• ✈️ Air Force: afcat.cdac.in
• ⚓ Navy: joinindiannavy.gov.in
• 🪖 Army: joinindianarmy.nic.in

📘 After Class 10

• 🔹 Agniveer Entry: Physical & written tests
• 🔹 RIMC / Sainik Schools: Military prep institutions
• 🔹 NDA Foundation: Coaching after 10th for NDA exam

🎓 After Class 12

Entry	Eligibility	Process
NDA (All Wings) ✈️	12th pass (PCM for Navy/Air Force)	UPSC → SSB Interview → Medical
TES (Army) 🪖	12th PCM ≥ 60%, JEE Mains	Shortlist → SSB → Medical
Navy B.Tech Entry ⚓	12th PCM ≥ 70%, JEE Mains	Shortlist → SSB → Medical

🎓 After Graduation

Entry	Eligibility	Process
CDS	Any Graduate (PCM/Engg for some wings)	UPSC → SSB → Medical
AFCAT (Air Force)	60% in PCM + Graduation	Exam → AFSB → Medical
INET / Navy SSC	Engg/Any Degree (role-based)	Shortlist → SSB → Medical

📁 Career Resource Drive Folder

👩‍✈️ For Female Aspirants

• ✅ NDA is now open for girls (16.5–19.5 years)
• ✅ CDS & SSC options after graduation
• ✅ AFCAT offers roles in all Air Force branches

💡 Quick Tips for Defence Aspirants

• 🏃 Stay physically and mentally fit
• 📖 Maintain strong academic performance
• 🧠 Practice reasoning and aptitude
• 🩺 Know the medical and fitness standards

📝 Take the Quiz

🇮🇳 Serve the Nation with Pride

Kargil Vijay Diwas reminds us of the valor and sacrifice of our soldiers. Be inspired, be prepared, and be proud to serve the nation. 💖

🙏 Jai Hind!