Decision to join the Indian Armed Forces

 Decision to join the Indian Armed Forces.

By-Saksham 

I am a civilian, born and brought up in a middle-class family. My father is a businessman, and my mother is a homemaker. I am currently studying in Class 12th at Aadhunik Public School, Sidhbari, Dharamshala.

Like most parents from civilian backgrounds, mine also wanted me to go for career opportunities like engineering or medical. But the best part? They never imposed their dreams on me. They gave me the freedom to choose my own path.

So, when and why did I decide to join the armed forces?

The seed of this dream was sown very early in my life—when I was just 5 to 7 years old. I used to watch a lot of movies based on wars and the Indian Armed Forces. They left a deep impression on me. On top of that, I had a book—an NDA Entrance Guide that belonged to my late uncle. I would read it often, and strangely enough, I loved solving the questions in it, even at that young age.

My late grandfather, too, was very keen on my joining Sainik or Military Schools. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen, but his wish and his words stayed with me.

As I grew older, this desire turned into conviction. The idea of living a life that is less ordinary, full of challenges, discipline, and adventure—along with the most important part, serving my motherland, Bharat Mata—convinced me that this was not just a career, but the life I wanted.

I first told my parents about this dream in Class 9th. And I will always remain grateful to them—because without a second thought, they accepted my wish, trusted my vision, and supported me wholeheartedly.

After completing Class 10th, they enrolled me in an online course to help me prepare for the NDA examination. I am still studying from that very course today, and with full confidence, I can say—I will clear this exam and join the prestigious institute at all costs.

This is not just a dream. This is my purpose. And I will achieve it.

Jai Hind! 🇮🇳