Bomb Disposal Squad: How to get a job in the bomb disposal squad, what degree is required?

The car explosion near the Red Fort in Delhi has shaken the country. After incidents like bomb blasts, the question always arises: how do Bomb Disposal Squad personnel operate in such dangerous situations? This squad is made up of brave individuals who risk their lives to ensure the safety of people. Upon receiving a bomb threat at places like schools, airports, high courts, or stadiums, these teams arrive at the scene, investigate, and defuse explosives. But do you know how to get a job in a bomb disposal squad and what degree is required?

How does one get a job in a bomb disposal squad?
Working in a bomb disposal squad is extremely risky and responsible. These teams operate under the police, army, paramilitary forces (such as CRPF, BSF, CISF, NSG), or state disaster management departments. There are two main ways to join.

Through the Police or Security Forces

It is necessary to first join a police department or paramilitary force. After this, one can undergo special training and join the Bomb Disposal Unit or Anti-Sabotage Squad. Can be.

Through the Army
After joining the Indian Army, one can train in the Corps of Engineers or the Army Ordnance Corps and then be posted to a bomb disposal unit.

Qualifications and Training
There is no direct recruitment into the bomb disposal squad. Candidates must first be selected by a police or security force, after which they undergo specialized training.

Constable/Sepoy: 10th or 12th pass, basic police training + bomb disposal course
Sub-Inspector/Technical Officer: Graduation or Diploma (Electronics, Mechanical, Physics), Explosive Handling course by NSG or DRDO
Technician: B.Tech/Diploma (Electronics, Electrical, Mechanical) Explosive Detection & Disposal Training
These trained teams of experts investigate any suspicious objects, detect explosives, and safely defuse them if necessary. They are called the heroes of national security.

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