Defence

Defence Career Expo 2026 is a two-day immersive experience designed to inspire, inform, and prepare aspiring candidates for careers in the Armed Forces. The expo brings together serving officers, defence units, cadets, and civilians under one platform to explore opportunities, understand the realities of defence life, and experience the spirit of uniformed services firsthand. This is not just an exhibition — it is a gateway to understanding leadership, discipline, strategy, and service to the nation.

Get ready to experience,

· An insightful Panel Discussion featuring officers from the Army, Navy, and Air Force, sharing their expertise on joint operations, coordination strategies, and the evolving dynamics of modern warfare.

· A comprehensive session guiding aspirants through every stage of joining the defence forces - eligibility, preparation strategies, training pathways, and career growth opportunities.

· An exclusive interactive session with a distinguished officer having 10+ years of field experience, offering real-world insights, challenges, and leadership lessons from service life.

· A special session dedicated to addressing and clarifying common misconceptions about life in the armed forces.

· Explore stalls and displays showcasing advanced military equipment and technologies presented by various military establishments.

· Witness a spectacular Drone Show demonstrating cutting-edge aerial capabilities and synchronized formations.

· Get the rare opportunity to experience Rifle Firing in simulation.

· Understand how an artillery unit operates as a coordinated team through a live mock fire drill performance.

1. Contingent drill – Only for NCC Cadets

The Drill Competition (Foot Drill) is a prestigious display of discipline, precision, and unity, where contingents perform synchronized drill movements with accuracy and confidence. Participants demonstrate exceptional coordination, command delivery, marching standards, and overall presentation.

The Obstacle Course event is an exciting test of physical endurance, agility, and mental resilience. Participants navigate through a series of challenging obstacles designed to assess strength, speed, balance, and problem-solving under pressure.

The TriQuest Competition at Defence Career Expo is a comprehensive personality and aptitude challenge designed to simulate key stages of the defence selection process. Open to aspiring defence candidates, it includes PPDT (Picture Perception and Discussion Test) to assess observation and communication skills, GPE (Group Planning Exercise) to evaluate leadership and decision-making under pressure, a Lecturette round to test clarity of thought and confidence, and a Mock Interview to refine personality and officer-like qualities. TriQuest is a platform to experience, prepare, and prove your potential for a career in the armed forces.