IAF Garuda Force personnel Sergeant Milind Kishor & Corporal Nilesh Kumar Nayan, who lost their lives in Bandipora encounter. Two Indian Air Force commandos martyred in part of a joint security team, and two militants were killed in a gunfight in north Kashmir’s Bandipora district on Wednesday morning. This is the first time Air Force commandos have been martyred in an encounter in Kashmir. They were with the army for operational experience and training. Usually, the airforce is not involved in encounters in the Valley.
The gunfight started when a joint patrol of the army, police and Garud commandos cordoned off an area in Hajin Bandipora after being alerted about the presence of militants, sources said. The militants opened fire early in the morning, injuring the two men who later died of their wounds.
Kalia said the gunfight was intense. “Two terrorists were killed and two air force Garud paras were martyred in the action,” he said. The firing had stopped and search operations were on, local sources said. The identity of militants, suspected to be from Pakistan-based Lashkar-a-Taiba, was yet to be ascertained.
The security forces have stepped up the offensive in the Valley with the government hardening its stand against militants after violent street protests and attacks on security personnel in the border state. The Garud force, tasked with guarding air force bases, trained in fight terrorists and insurgents and in search and rescue, origins lie in Jammu and Kashmir.
The need for a dedicated force was felt when militants attacked two air bases in Jammu and Kashmir in 2001. The first batch of Garuds was unveiled on February 6, 2004. It was Garud force that led the operation to flush out militants from Pathankot air base in January 2016.
Previously, 2 times screen out and 1 time conference out. And recommended in the 4th attempt for NDA naval Academy from 33 SSB.
Screening: I Prepared well for OIR test. Later in the picture perception, a picture in which one teenager with an infant was playing. What I made, was a story revolving around the orphan house. Afterwards, in narration, I narrated it very well (not much before the time and not even taking much time) short and crisp. In discussions, take part actively, don’t repeat any points that you have said before. And it’s not important to initiate the GD, but be active in discussion, don’t think you will get a chance and then you will speak.
Day1- Psychology – Nothing to worry about, take it just as a test, nothing to worry about grammar and vocabulary. What I did, just wrote stories revolving around my background with a realistic end and solution. In WAT make any sentence or word that comes to your mind first. Ex. TRUST- I wrote ” Friendship”. In SRT write most probable and positive response in a good manner ( I wrote around 36/60..not so good)… In SD, think about what to write much before SSB, SD is just like question bank for Personal Interview.
Current Affairs questions will be from last 5-7 months (for AFCAT, NDA, CDS, TA)
DAY2- GTO 1 G.D. – My GD topic was ”What is the biggest threat to peace in the world, Terrorism, Rouge countries, social and communal violence and second why today’s youth deviate nowadays, because of peers, lack of parental attention, online social media. Similar to the discussion of stage 1. Don’t speak for just sake of speaking, recollect your facts and present it In a proper manner, when everybody is listening to you. Don’t speak much, it will be seen as a dominant character. Similarly in GPE, try to give valid points and don’t repeat any point, come for constructive discussion coming out with a proper reason behind it.
PGT, GOT, and HGT – participate actively and coming out with good ideas…. Don’t think like an individual, think as if you have to cross obstacles with the whole group.
Lecture: I spoke on ” Rising power of China in the world” explained it in all aspects of the economy, defense and foreign affairs, gave parallel comparisons with India.
GTO 2- IO, I did 10 obstacles and my CT was also not much challenging, just average difficulty. And completed CT much before in time.
Personal interview: He asked me to rate my performance in GTO tasks and psychological and why. Asked a number of logical and intelligence questions. Asked a number of questions related to my hobbies and interests… To screw the level up he asked a number of technical questions and GK, in which I answered almost 60-70% and rest unanswered, don’t answer in a doubtful manner. Ex. He asked me the length of the coast line of India-and I answered with confidence ” 3500 km” which I heard incorrectly from somebody else. Later….question in SD was asked to me in an indirect manner.
Conference: Waited for around 5-7 minutes, then surrounded by all officers in white naval uniform, staring at me, interviewing officer asked me to rate my this time performance in SSB and compare to the previous attempt, and then afterward the similar questions about stay and food.
Medicals: About 40-50% candidates get T. R., So, be medically fit. And have a checkup before you go to the SSB. THANK YOU, EVERYONE.
The next AFCAT will be conducted in 2019 by Indian Air Force. Candidates who are not aware of AFCAT can read this post for further details. AFCAT is a written exam conducted by Indian Air Force to find out potential candidates who could join Flying, Technical and GDOC branches of Indian Air Force. Through AFCAT exam, IAF found out few potential candidates who face AFSB interview. AFCAT is one of the best exams for defence aspirants as it allows you to join different branches of Indian Air Force, unlike CDS exam which is only for male and that too only for the flying branch.
As many candidates are looking forward to the upcoming AFCAT exam in 2018. Here are few details reading the age limits and who can apply for the upcoming AFCAT 1 2018 and AFCAT 2 2018.
AFCAT 1 2019 Age Limit, Course, Exam Date:
Branch and Course Number
Flying – 206/21F/SSC/M & W )
Ground duty technical – 206/21T/PC/ M and 206/21T/ SSC/M & W
Ground duty non-technical – 206/21G/ PC/M and 206/21G/ SSC/M & W
AgeLimits
Flying – The candidates have to be 20 to 24 years old as on 01 Jan 2020 i.e. DoB must fall between 02 Jan 1996 to 01 Jan 2000 (both dates inclusive).
Technical and GDOC. – The candidates have to be 20 to 26 years old as on 01 Jan 2020 i.e. DoB must fall between 02 Jan 1994 to 01 Jan 2000 (both dates inclusive).
Form Submission Period – The form will be available for the eligible candidates in December.
Exam date – The exam will be conducted on the last Sunday of February i.e. February 2018.
Ground duty technical – 207/22T/PC/ M and 207/20T/ SSC/M & W
Ground duty non-technical – 207/22G/ PC/M and 207/22G/ SSC/M & W
AgeLimits
Flying – The candidates have to be 20 to 24 years old as on 01 Jul 2020 i.e. DoB must fall between 02 Jul 1996 to 01 Jul 2000 (both dates inclusive).
Technical and GDOC. – The candidates have to be 20 to 26 years old as on 01 Jul 2020 i.e. DoB must fall between 02 Jul 1994 to 01 Jul 2000 (both dates inclusive).
Form Submission Period – The process of form submission will remain open in the month of June 2018
Exam date – The exam will be scheduled on the last Sunday of August i.e. August 2018 (may change).
Candidates who are short-listed on the basis of AFCAT/ EKT will be called for further testing at one of the Air Force Selection Boards (AFSBs) at Dehradun, Mysore, Gandhinagar or Varanasi. Candidates who opt for flying branch can opt for Dehradun, Mysore and Varanasi only.
The testing would consist of three stages as given below:-
Stage-I. Officer Intelligence Rating Test along with Picture Perception and discussion test will be conducted on the first day. Stage-I test is a screening test and only those who qualify would undergo subsequent testing. All Stage-I qualified candidates would be subjected to document check to ascertain their eligibility for the branches applied for. Candidates who either do not qualify in Stage-I or do not meet the required eligibility criteria would be sent back on the first day itself.
Stage-II. Psychological test, Group Tests and Interview would commence after document check for the next five days.
For Flying Branch. Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) would be administered to recommended candidates only. This is once in a lifetime test. Candidates who have failed the CPSS/PABT in an earlier attempt or a Flight Cadet suspended from flying training at Air Force Academy will not be eligible to apply.
PC for Men. Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve until the age of superannuation.
SSC for Men & Women.
The engagement period for SSC Flying Branch is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Not extendable).
The initial tenure for SSC officers in Ground Duty (Tech) and Ground Duty (NonTech) Branches would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to willingness, suitability, service requirements and availability of vacancies.
Indian army is going to make a huge change in its recruitment pattern where SSC entries will be boosted and entries for PC will be cut short. To start with, the Indian army has suspended UES entry and it might reduce the vacancies for TGC entry, UES, and TGC entries are for permanent commission for IMA. As per the report, IMA entry through UPSC CDSE will not have any effect.
In a policy shift, the Indian Army has changed the recruitment pattern for its officers. This will positively impact career progression and lower the age profile of Colonel-above ranks.The decision has three dimensions. The University Entry Scheme (UES) that allowed young graduates to gain entry directly has been suspended for now.
The focus will be on Short Service Commission (SSC) officers for it is being proposed that the service be ‘sweetened’ with perks to attract more candidates. And last, the Technical Graduate Course (TGC) is being tapered off commensurate with the enhanced intake in the SSC (Technical). Top sources said the move was aimed at meeting the recommendations of the Ajai Vikram Singh Committee (AVSC), envisaging a ratio of 1:1.1 between full-time regular officers and the support cadre, largely from the SSC.The present ratio favours the regular cadre and the Army wants to reverse it to lower the age profile of combat forces. The Cabinet, acting on the AVSC report in October 2008, had approved the proposal to reduce the regular cadre.
The Army, till now, allowed SSC officers to serve for 14 years. After halting two types of entries, it has now proposed new norms for the SSC cadre. This will include allowing them to serve for 20 years, making them eligible for pension and ex-servicemen status. This means the officer will be out of the Army by the age of 40-42 with a pension and ample time for a second career. Once the final policy on a better deal for SSC officers is cleared, it will alter the available ‘selection pool’ above the rank of Colonel, in the long run.
Current Affairs questions will be from last 5-7 months (for AFCAT, NDA, CDS, TA)
The Ministry of Defence had set up AVSC in 2001. The idea was to achieve “combat effectiveness” by bringing down the age profile of battalion/brigade level commanders. The report was implemented in two phases, in 2004 and 2008. The last part of having more SSC officers was pending since then.The move will not affect the conduct of the Combined Defence Services examination through which recruitment is made to the IMA.
MI-17v5 Helicopter crash and recovery of Mortal Remains of CREW
In a very sad accident on 6 October 2017, one MI-17V5 crashed near Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh. The accident occurred in high altitude area while the helicopter was undertaking maintenance sortie. The post is not connected by any road.
Immediately seeing the accident, all soldiers of the post commenced the recovery effort in the treacherous terrain. As the helicopter had caught fire, the recovery was difficult. On 06 October, the mortal remains of the crew and the soldiers who died in the helicopter crash were collected from the wreckage and were promptly moved to the nearest helipad.
Due to constraints of the carriage effort in high altitude area, helicopter cannot carry full load. Mortal remains were wrapped in available local resources instead of improvised body bags or coffins. This was an aberration.
Mortal remains arrived at Guwahati Base Hospital by 2P.M. on 6 October and thereafter post-mortems and other formalities commenced.
Immediately after the post-mortem, all the mortal remains were placed in the wooden coffins with full military honours. Consequent to paying of tributes as per full military honours, mortal remains of all the personnel have been sent to respective next of kin.
Carriage of mortal remains, wrapped in local resources as in this case, is an aberration. Body bags, wooden boxes will be ensured.
Armed Forces always ensure full military honour to the fallen comrades.
Col Aman Anand
PRO (Army)
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IAF क्रैश के शहीदों के शव…शर्मनाक! माफ़ करना ऐ दोस्त, जिस कपड़े से तुम्हारा कफ़न सिलना था वो अभी किसी का बंद गला सिलने के काम आ रहा है !!! pic.twitter.com/fOWyymhozb
Fallen soldiers always given full military honour. Carriage of mortal remains in body bags, wooden boxes,coffins will be ensured. pic.twitter.com/XSom29pWoF
The Indian Air Force, air arm of the Indian armed forces, has its prime responsibility of securing the Indian airspace as well as to carry out the aerial warfare during any clash. The Indian Air Force has made a lot of technological advancements in the last few years. New aircrafts and helicopters inducted during the event show the progress and development in the field creating a new benchmark each time in the history of the Indian Air Force.
Here are few great clicks from SD Singh of air warriors and their day to day life at work. Hope these images would motivate future air warriors to touch the sky with glory.
Pictures of Air Warriors Will Motivate You To Join Them
Su 30 MKI fighter pilotsSpecial Forces of Indian Air ForcePilot and Aircraft engineer on PatrolIAF police screening the area of aircraftHelicopter Pilot at LehFuture Air Warriors at NDAFighter pilots of IAF
Current Affairs questions will be from last 5-7 months (for AFCAT, NDA, CDS, TA)
Over the past few days, we have received tons of emails from the aspirants asking us regarding TGC and UES entry. The point of concern here is an official notice which is getting viral on social media which shows that there will be no more TGC and SSC tech entries, though the source of this notice is unknown and it looks like an official decision from Indian army. Though we can not comment if this has got implemented or going to be implemented.
The official statement says
UES entry has been suspended and TGC entry will be discontinued wef 2017
To bring the ratio of reg cadre to sp cadre offrs as per impl instrs for AVSC cadre review.
Online, AADHAR based recruitment to ensure a fair sys has been imnl.
Vacancies in IMA are planned to be reduced
SSC entry is planned to be increased.
SSC will be made more lucrative.
Current Affairs questions will be from last 5-7 months (for AFCAT, NDA, CDS, TA)
TGC/UES entry which is for permanent commission and for IMA is discontinued.
These changes are done to correct the ratio as AVSC cadre review. This has something to do with the promotion policy, to know more about it look for The Ajay Vikram Singh Committee (AVSC) cadre review.
AADHAR card is going to be implemented here too, similar to our bank accounts, PAN, mobile etc.
IMA vacancies are going to drop, it might not affect UPSC CDSE entry for IMA, but vacancies are reduced as there will be no TGC and UES.
Short Service Commission (SSC) vacancies will be increased, so you might see more vacancies in CDS OTA, NCC Special Entry, SSC-Tech entry.
Short Service Commission will get some service benefits to make it more lucrative.
Conclusion: The whole change has something to do with AVSC cadre review which is related to promotion thingy. Is this a good news or bad new, we don’t know, let us know in the comment section.
* We are not sure if this will be implemented or already in action. If you have more information regarding the same, do share with us.
Air force chopper crashes in Arunachal Pradesh during a training sortie. 7 personnel dead (5 IAF + 2 Arm), as a Mi-17 V5 helicopter crashed in Arunachal Pradesh this morning confirms Indian Airforce. Around 6 AM today, a Mi-17 V5 helicopter while on an Air Maintenance mission crashed in Arunachal Pradesh. Court of Inquiry ordered: IAF
Five military personnel were killed and one critically wounded when an Indian Air Force helicopter crashed at Tawang in Arunachal Pradesh this morning. The Mi-17 V5 chopper was on an “air maintenance mission” when it crashed around 6 am, according to the Air Force.
A Court of Inquiry has been ordered to establish what caused the crash. More details wait.
IAF Mi-17 V5
#FLASH: 5 personnel dead, 1 critically injured as a Mi-17 V5 helicopter crashed in Arunachal Pradesh this morning confirms Indian Airforce pic.twitter.com/pZfcWEF1Xr
Update: Death toll in the IAF Mi17 V5 helicopter crash rises to 7. 5 IAF + 2 Army personnel. Just 2 days ahead of 85th IAF day. @Leopard212pic.twitter.com/0oBkxmKfLI
Indian Army Soldier Recruitment Rally Mizoram 2017: Indian army is going to conduct the open recruitment bharti at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Mualpui, Aizawl. Interested candidates can read the eligibility details below. Indian Army has advertised a notification for the recruitment of Soldier (General Duty, General Duty of Indian Domicile Gorkha, Tradesman, Clerk/ Store Keeper Technical/ Inventory Management, Technical Technical (Nursing Assistant) & Sports/ Games quota) vacancies. Eligible candidates can apply online from 02-10-2017 to 15-11-2017 & walk in recruitment rally from 01 to 06-12-2017 at Rajiv Gandhi Stadium, Mualpui, Aizawl. Other details like age limit, educational qualification, selection process & how to apply are given below.
Indian Army Vacancy Details: Name of the Posts: Soldier Name of the Category:
1. Soldier General Duty
2. Soldier General Duty, Indian Domicile Gorkha
3. Soldier Tradesman
4. Soldier Clerk/ Store Keeper Technical/ Inventory Management
5. Soldier Technical
6. Soldier Technical (Nursing Assistant)
Age Limit: Candidates age limit should be between 17 years 06 months to 21 years for S.No-1, 2, 17 years 06 months to 23 years for S.No-3 to 6 Posts.
Educational Qualification: Candidates should have Passed Matric (10th) with 45% marks in aggregate and 33% in each subject for S.No-1, 2, 10th pass for S.No-3, 12th Pass for S.No-4, Class XII Science pass with Physics, Chemistry, Maths, English with 50% marks for S.No-5, 12th Pass, Physics, Chemistry, Biology, English 40% marks or Graduation with Botany, Zoology/ Bio Science, English for S.No-6 Posts with sports qualification.
Selection Process: Candidates will be selected based on Written Test, Medical Examination & Physical Test.
How to Apply: Eligible candidates can apply online through the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in from 02-10-2017 to 15-11-2017 & walk in recruitment rally along with admit card (mandatory), 12 photographs, family photo, Permenent Resident Certificate, Character Certificate, Caste Certitifcate, Birth Certificate, Unmarried Certificate, Mark sheet LEH board certificate of class 10th and 12th etc., from 01 to 06-12-2017.
Instructions to Apply Online:
1. Applicants should log on the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
2. Go to JCO/ OR Enrolment & Select Rally Notifications.
3. Select the desired post & Read the Notification carefully.
4. Click on Registration if he/ she would be new user.
5. Click on apply Online if candidate already registered.
6. Fill all the details in the application & submit the form.
7. Now take a print out of online application for future use.
Important Dates:
Starting Date for Apply Online
02-10-2017
Last Date to Apply Online
15-11-2017
Date for Recruitment Rally
01 to 06-12-2017
Date for Written Examination
28-01-2018
Starting Date for downloading admit card
16-11-2017
Last Date to downloading admit card
25-11-2017
Reporting Time for Rally
04:00 AM to 07:30 AM
Venue of Recruitment Rally
Ragiv Gandhi Stadium, Mualpui, Aizawl
For more details like exam details, conditions & other information click on the link given below…
Lt Gen S K Jha, Commandant on Wednesday appreciated the Indian Military Academy fraternity for their “dedication and contribution towards transforming the academy into a world-class institution.” Since its inception on October 1, 1932, as many as 59,932 gentlemen cadets have graduated from the academy, including foreign gentlemen cadets from 30 friendly foreign countries.
He was speaking at the 85th Rising Day celebrations held two days after the actual day because of festive holidays and Gandhi Jayanti. “The Academy has grown in its training capacity from 40 GCs to 1,800 GCs in the last eight decades and has a rich history of graduates who have excelled in all spheres of military and sports activities.
Current Affairs questions will be from last 5-7 months (for AFCAT, NDA, CDS, TA)
Indian Military Academy celebrates its 85th Raising Day
They have etched stories of heroic valour and outstanding leadership in numerous battlefields across the world, winning several gallantry awards,” an Army official said.
He added, “IMA had rendered outstanding service to the nation by nurturing thousands of well-trained high-calibre officers. I urge all the service and civilian employees to work with the same zeal to bring greater laurels to the academy as you have in the last 85 years.”
