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Subject: Career Prospects in the Indian Armed Forces for Psychologists
Date: 19-Sep-2008
Question: Hello! I would like to know if there are career options in the Indian Armed Forces for Psychologists? Also, what is the Upper Age Limit for the same and which field of Psychology do I need to specialize in? Please do help!!
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Answer: The application of psychological principles in the selection of Armed Forces personnel has evolved as a gradual process. Today, the application of psychological tools as assessment aids for selection as well as placement in the specific jobs in military population has led to the flourishing discipline of military psychology.

The Armed Forces recruit postgraduates in Psychology. The Defence Institute of Psychological Research, Delhi,also recruits postgraduates in psychology as Research Fellows. The main area of specialization needed is Organizational Behaviour. The age limit is 28 years which is relaxed for 5 years for SC/ST candidates.

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