Technical Graduate Course or TGC 122 is an entry through which engineering graduates (only Male) can join the Indian Army. This entry is for Permanent Commission in the Army. Engineering graduates can apply for it. The next entry in this line will be TGC-122 entry. TGC is a direct entry scheme and candidates who are waiting for TGC 122 notification can note down the details given below. Let us see the details regarding the same:
Expected Date of Notification: First Week of July 2015
Likely Date of SSB: September/October 2015
Age: 20 and 27 years as of first day of month in which course is due to commence.
Qualification: BE / B Tech final appearing & degree holders in notified streams of Engineers.
Eligible Branch: As per latest notification
How to Apply: Apply online through career website of Indian Army. After submitting application online, print your online application form and send it along with other documents as mentioned in the notification.
TGC 122 Procedure
The applications received on time are sorted on the basis of percentage in the degree. The selected candidates will be called for SSB Interview in one of the selection centers of Army. The candidates who clear SSB will be sent for medicals. There will be an All India Merit List and the candidates position in the same in accordance with the vacancies available will decide whether they are recruited or not.
TGC 122 Eligibility
Here are the eligibility criteria for TGC 122
Nationality: A candidate must either be : (i) A citizen of India, or (ii) A subject of Bhutan, or (iii) A subject of Nepal, or (iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st of January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or (v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African countries of Kenya,Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by Government of India. Certificate of eligibility will however not be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal.
Age Limit: 20 to 27 years at the time of commencement of course. (Candidates born between 02 Jan 87 and 01 Jan 96 both dates inclusive). The date of birth accepted by the office is that entered in the Matriculation or an equivalent examination certificate.
Educational Qualification: Candidates should have passed Engineering Degree or appeared in the final year of Engineering course. The candidates appearing in the final year examination of Degree Course should be able to produce the Engineering Degree within 12 weeks from the date of commencement of training at IMA. Such candidates will be inducted for training at IMA on Additional Bond Basis for recovery of the cost of training at IMA as notified from time to time as well as stipend and pay & allowances paid, in case they fail to produce the requisite Degree Certificate.
TGC 122 Training
Training Academy: Indian Military Academy, Dehradun for one year.
Some things which are most common, are sometimes the trickiest. The reason being that, we don’t pay much attention to them, as we think that they are easy and do not require much preparation. Some questions in the Personal Interview in SSB fall in this category. These questions, though look very easy, are not that simple. Here I’ll be listing down some of them, and will try to give a follow up on how to deal with them.
Dealing with the most common Interview Questions
Related to your place: The IO will ask a general question, about your place. This place can be the one from where you are coming from, or the one where you have stayed the most. Be prepared from before. This question is just to know, how much you pay attention to your surroundings. Make sure you list all the good points about your place. The famous things, places, or events from your place. Always include anything related to defence, if present.
Question about “You”: The most common question is “Tell me something about yourself”. I find this question the most difficult. So many things are there to tell, yet you are unaware about the scope of the answer. What to tell and what to leave. Begin by telling your date of birth, your place, your parents, then move on to your education, extracurricular and sports, achievements etc. If you are doing a job, mention about that too. This question is like a short form of the comprehensive long question he’d have asked otherwise.
“Why do you want to join”: I am sure this question is asked to everybody. Candidates give ideal answers using heavy words like passion, patriotism etc. The person sitting there knows that these are idealistic answers, and he assumes they are not your own. So give realistic answers like good job, good salary, facilities and then you can add the charm of uniform, pride, honor, dignity, passion and patriotism etc.
Positives and negatives of you, your family and friends: This reflects how well you know the people who are close to you. You need to prepare answers for this from before. Remember he’ll be asking you to cite real life incidences to show the qualities you mention. So keep handy the situations too, otherwise it’ll be difficult to think then and there. Do not make up situations, as he will somehow make you fall in your own trap. Speak the truth only, and tell the real qualities, you can make out through the situations.
The Situation Test: You get a situation reaction test in the psychological testing, but in Interview also the interviewing officer will ask you a few situations. These will be very real situations, sometimes asked from your own life incidences, which you have told him. Never deny the situation, once he asks you to assume something assume it. Focus on the reaction, rather than proving the situation wrong. Give your genuine reaction only.
Apart from these questions also, there are some questions which he may ask. But the questions mentioned above are asked 98% of the time.
A career in defence is considered to be one of the most challenging, adventurous and prestigious experience one can obtain in life. The allure of serving the nation, while living a life of respect and honour, is what drives thousands of young men and women to put their best feet forward and join the defence forces. Being one such aspirant, I applied in the Indian Coast Guard for the position of Assistant Commandant (Pilot Officer-General Duty) in November’14.
ICG is the fourth arm of India’s defence forces, and works in close collaboration with the Indian Navy, Department of Fisheries, Customs Department, and the State and Marine Police Forces. The method of selection for ICG is more or less similar to the SSB of Army, Navy, or Air Force, with only minor variations. Instead of SSB, you have PSB (preliminary selection board) and FSB (final selection board). In this article, I’ll tell you about PSB in detail. I appeared for PSB on 5th Jan’15 at ICG HQ- Mumbai (Worli), and was successful in clearing it. This is my first attempt at any defence exam.
My purpose of contributing this article is to help out other aspirants who are going to appear for PSB in the future. While preparing for my own PSB, I searched a lot for information on the World Wide Web but it was scattered and varied from place to place. Some websites mentioned something, while others mentioned the complete opposite. So with this article, I have tried to clear all the confusions and present the details in a pristine manner, from the view point of an aspirant.
Coming to the point, PSB consists of 3 major rounds-
1) Documents verification: This is as important as all other rounds in my belief. I saw deserving candidates having to return without even entering the exam hall just because they forgot to bring one single document. Collect all the needed documents and get them attested as soon as you get your admit card. Don’t wait till the last day. Who knows, you may find something missing. Starting out early will help you find and collect everything and obtain duplicates if it’s needed.
Our verification process began at 8 AM sharp, as was mentioned in the admit card. The officials at the recruitment centre check every single detail very carefully. The slightest mismatch means you are out. Ensure that all your documents have the same name, DOB etc written on them. For example, if your 10th mark sheet mentions your name as Raj A. Kumar, but on 12th mark sheet its written Raj Kumar only, questions will be raised over it. There should be uniformity of details across all your documents.
The advertisement clearly mentions all the documents that need to be presented on the day of your exam. Read it carefully. Get 2 photocopies of each document, and make two sets of it. All documents in one of the set need to be attested by a gazetted officer. Your passport size photo should not be older than a few weeks. The process of verification takes around 15-20 minutes per candidate depending on number of applicants. If all your papers are in proper order, you get the stamp of approval on your admit card and go on to the next round, which is the written round.
2) Written round or OIR (Officer Intelligence Rating)Test: It consists of basic mental ability and aptitude questions. 1 hour of daily practice for one month is enough to clear it. ‘Popular Master Guide for ICG-Assistant Commandant’ by R Gupta is a good book for practice. The book can be bought from Flipkart and it covers all the topics with plenty of questions. If after solving all these questions you need even more practice, you can go to indiabix.com. They have hundreds of questions for every mental ability topic under the sun. You are not allowed to take your bags and specially cell phones inside the exam hall. In case you bring your phone inside by mistake, inform the nearest officer immediately and hand it over to him/her.
Coming to the test, it has 80 questions in all which you have to solve in just 30 minutes. Now the challenge is, you are not given a question paper. Instead, the questions are displayed by a projector on a board at the front of a large hall. There are 5-6 options for each question.
You will be given an OMR sheet to mark your questions. Enter your details on the sheet carefully. The examining officer will then proceed to chat a little bit and tell you a about ICG to break the ice and make you feel at ease. He or she will tell you all the details very carefully and ask you multiple times if you have any doubts. After that, the test starts.
There are 7 rounds in the test with each round having a different set of question. I have mentioned below the details of each round (taken from a previous article on SSBCrack as it is totally accurate)
In section 1st: 5 series completion questions and 5 blood relation questions are there. You are provided 60 seconds for each questions which means after 60 seconds, the next question will be on screen and you will not be able to get back to it if you are not quick enough. Same thing applies throughout the test.
In section 2nd: 5 synonym and 5 antonym questions. Number of questions is 10 and each question is shown for 5 seconds.
In section 3rd: spelling mistakes or to find correct word. 10 questions each given 8 seconds.
In section 4th: memory test- in this a number or word is shown to you for 4 seconds and it will disappear and in next 4 seconds options will be shown you need to mark what you have seen. 10 questions and 8 seconds are given for each. Length of word increases as test moves further.
In section 5th: question on how many words can be formed using alphabets of a given word with some given constraints. 10 questions are there with 60 seconds for each question.
In section 6th: rotation (clockwise/anticlockwise by a specific angle) + mirror image, 10 questions are there and 20 seconds for each question.
In section 7th: there will be 20 in total. 12 questions on counting the occurrence of a digit or an alphabet in a given array of digits or alphabets. And for these 10 seconds are given to each question. Example:”BJDGWERYERYTTTJSTTDFGRZASERT”. In the above series, find the number of “T”. The answer is “6”
Remaining 8 questions are puzzle type questions in which an object like tomato or cat is shown in scattered pieces and you need to identify what the object is? For these questions you are given only 3 seconds each.
A very useful tip to get through this round is, sit as close to the projector screen as possible. Try to get a seat in front or the middle of the hall. DO NOT sit in the last rows, especially if you have glasses. I made the huge mistake of sitting in the 3rd last row with the result that I couldn’t see a lot of questions clearly. It’s not that my eyesight is week, but the screen is simply too far out and the font is not big enough to be legible from the last rows. Many people sitting around me failed to clear the test simply because they couldn’t see the questions! After a few questions they simply gave up in frustration. Once the test starts, you cannot change your seat.
Another important tip is to circle the correct option in your OMR sheet quickly. A lot of people did not fill in the circles during the test, opting instead to just put a dot there and hoping to fill them in later. It is the biggest mistake that can be made. You will not get even 10-15 seconds after the test gets over before your sheet is taken away from you. Personally, I believe that in this round, the speed at which you can circle your answer is as important as knowing the correct answer. Remember- this test is all about how quickly you can think and respond. Hence, such less time is given. Use only a blue or black pen. Opt for an ink pen or a gel pen as its ink spreads faster than that of a ball pen, making it easier to circle the options. The questions are not repeated. So if you miss a question or forget to see the options, it’s gone and never coming back. Many people circled the wrong option in a hurry or due to nervousness. Do not make such a silly mistake. Do not try to cheat, or ask your neighbour for answers. The examining officer is an expert and has hawk eyes that can spot you no matter where you are sitting. If caught cheating, you will be thrown out faster than you can say, ‘’Sir main to bas pen maang raha tha!’’ After the test got over, we had to wait for the result for around 1.5 hours. Provisions for lunch and snacks were made in the meanwhile in the waiting area. Finally, the results were declared and out of the 80 people in our batch who gave the test, 33 cleared it (16 girls and 17 boys). We were then allotted ‘chest numbers’ from 1 to 33, and waited for our turn for the next round, which is PPDT. 3) PPDT (Picture Perception and Description Test): This test is all about how you perceive a situation and how you express it. We were divided into two groups, one comprising of 16 girls and the other comprising of 17 boys. Then we were taken to a small auditorium and made to sit in increasing order of chest number. The officer present had a small QnA session with us. He asked how many candidates out of 33 were repeaters and how many freshers. It turned out that most were repeaters and only a few were freshers. After that, we were told the rules for PPDT. An image is shown on the projector screen for 30 seconds, and after that we are given 4 minutes to write a story on that. I’ll not go into the details of this round as everyone is pretty much aware about them. The main things that should be kept in mind while attempting the test are:
Observe the picture carefully for the entire 30 seconds duration
Observe the number of characters, their gender, mood and age very carefully.
Do not use flowery English, it carries no extra marks. Write a simple, clear description mentioning all the details.
Write a positive story. Even if the situation shown in the image is negative, try to show how it ended in a positive way.
As soon as your 4 minutes of writing time is over, you have to submit your sheets and wait your turn for the discussion round. The batch of 16 girls went first in first and we waited for around 45 minutes till their discussion got over. We were then directed to another room and once again sat in increasing order of chest numbers from 17 to 33 in a semi-circular manner. There were 3 assessors in the room, all senior officials each having years of experience. They explained the rules to us, and asked us to read our stories for revision from our sheets that had been kept there before we arrived.
After about 1 minute, the discussion started. Each candidate was given about a minute to explain his perception of the picture. As soon as the last candidate was done speaking, the actual discussion began. But it was more than a discussion; it was oral war! Everyone was shouting to get his point across. I don’t think anyone spoke for more than 5 seconds continuously, because he was constantly interrupted by some other candidate.
The ultimate purpose of this round is to come to a common conclusion. Around 10 minutes into the discussion, a common story started forming through inputs provided by everyone. By now, the intensity of screams had also decreased as every single guy’s throat was sore from shouting. At the end of 15 minutes, one of the officers asked us who would like to give a concluding statement about the picture. I raised my hand and got the chance to speak, quickly summarizing the discussion that had just taken place. The officer thanked us all and asked us to sit in the waiting area for results.
This time the results were announced quickly, within 15-20 minutes, as there were only a few candidates. Out of the 33 who gave PPDT, 13 cleared it including myself. So in the end, only 13 out of 80 people in our batch made it to FSB. The mood was jubilant all around. The 13 of us were taken to a different area where all our documents were verified once again from the beginning. Our photograph and fingerprints were taken for later verification at FSB Noida. At around 5 PM, after almost 10 gruelling hours of suspense, we thanked the officers and exited the Coast Guard HQ, knowing that the tougher part still lay ahead of us. Now I’m waiting for dates of FSB, to be held at Noida. The excitement is palpable, and the uncertainty as to what will happen is torturous. But what makes it all worth it, is the dream of seeing oneself in that crisp white uniform, proudly serving the country and living a selfless life.
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As Wikipedia defines it “A tomboy is a girl who exhibits characteristics or behaviors considered typical of a boy, including wearing masculine clothing and engaging in games and activities that are physical in nature and are considered in many cultures to be the domain of boys.” I have seen many lady candidates in SSB, who come with a boy-cut hairstyle, walking and talking like guys. There is a common perception that girls who are more guy-like have more chances of selection because forces is a male dominant area. True, that forces is a male dominant area, but had they wanted guys only then they would have not started an entry for women. And if guys were fit for it, then there would have been no rejections for guys, which is not the case. Guys also get rejected, it all depends on their suitability. If you are meant for it, you’ll get it.
In SSB they are not looking for anybody but you. You have to show your true self, because if you try to hide it, you’ll eventually get caught, as they are sitting there and doing the same job over and over again, over the years. Individuality matters the most in SSB and if you are not being yourself, you are breaking the first and most important aspect of being an officer, honesty. You need to be honest and accept yourself for who you are, rather than trying to be somebody else, just in order to be socially acceptable. It is true that the major part of the forces is male dominated. The women entries are limited and have been started recently. Forces were considered to be a job for a man earlier. But now, women are inducted. And this proves that they need women and not men.
As a lady aspirant, you have different characteristics than men. You are judged on the basis of that. You have to be a strong women and not a man. However if you are like a tomboy, since your childhood, then it is a different story altogether. They study your mind, and based on that they take you in or reject you. Lady aspirants feel that if they don’t act tough, they’ll be not taken in. You need to be mentally tough, not otherwise. And being mentally tough is important for guys too, not only you. I have seen typical girly girls getting selected and tough tomboy’s being rejected. If you really want to improve upon something, then try to improve your strengths. You have to be mentally strong, that’s it.
No, SSB’s don’t want tom-boys. They want you, as you are. If you love sports, riding bikes and wearing a pair of jeans, you are meant for it. And even if you wear dresses, love nail-paints and soft toys, you are still meant for it. So for SSB you do no need to man up, just being a women would do!
Military personnel, often affectionately termed ‘Faujis,’ exhibit a set of characteristics that distinctively set them apart from civilians. These traits, borne out of the unique demands and culture of military life, are not just habits but are emblematic of the discipline, camaraderie, and ethos of the armed forces.
Here, we explore 11 traits that are predominantly found among military personnel, capturing the essence of what it means to live and breathe the military ethos.
1. Iconic Aviators: Aviator sunglasses have transcended their functional role to become a symbolic accessory among military personnel. The trend has become so prevalent that aspirants often dream of acquiring a pair as a rite of passage into the military. These sunglasses have effectively become a hallmark of military style.
2. The Crew Cut: Beyond its practicality, the crew cut has become synonymous with military grooming, reflecting discipline and readiness. This hairstyle, coupled with aviator sunglasses, often serves as a subtle identifier of military personnel, particularly among the younger officers.
3. Unique Lexicon: Military communication is peppered with a distinct vocabulary that includes phonetic alphabets (Alpha, Bravo, Charlie…) and specialized terms. This language not only facilitates clear communication in operations but also fosters a sense of belonging and identity among personnel.
4. Exclusive Slang: Military personnel have their own set of euphemisms and slang, distinct from civilian vernacular. Even their choice of expletives tends to be unique, with terms like ‘bloody’ being among the milder ones shared in more public settings.
5. Distinct Compliments: The way military personnel express admiration or approval often diverges from civilian expressions. Descriptive terms like ‘demo-type’ for attractiveness or ‘josh-type’ for high-spirited performance reflect the distinctiveness of their communicative style.
6. Unique Punishments: The military’s approach to discipline involves unique forms of punishments, known only within their circles. Terms like ragda and maharaja carry specific meanings and stories that are deeply embedded in military culture.
7. Fondness for Goa: Goa has emerged as a favored destination among young military personnel, often visited after completing rigorous training courses. This preference underscores their need for relaxation and camaraderie off-duty.
8. Robust Liquor Tolerance: A notable trait among military personnel is their considerable capacity for alcohol, often without showing signs of inebriation. This resilience is seen as a testament to their endurance and discipline.
9. Enfield/Harley Affinity: The Royal Enfield and, increasingly, Harley Davidson motorcycles are cherished among military personnel, symbolizing freedom and adventure. These bikes, often adorned with military insignia, reflect the pride and spirit of the forces.
10. Adventurous Road Trips: The military lifestyle inherently involves travel, offering personnel the opportunity to explore offbeat locations. Their love for road trips on motorcycles or cars is a testament to their adventurous spirit and love for the country’s diverse landscapes.
11. Respect for the Commanding Officer: The Commanding Officer (CO) holds a position of utmost respect and, sometimes, fear among military personnel. The CO’s presence is a powerful motivator, exemplifying the structured hierarchy and discipline that is central to military life.
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These traits and habits not only define the daily life of military personnel but also reflect the values and traditions of the armed forces. They contribute to the unique identity of the ‘Fauji,’ a term that encompasses much more than just a job—it signifies a way of life.
Anticipated soon, the Indian Air Force is expected to announce recruitment for various branches, including Flying Branch, Technical Branch, and Ground Duty Branch. Typically, the recruitment process includes a written examination, a physical and medical examination, and an interview.
Candidates interested in the recruitment process should monitor the Indian Air Force’s official website and other job portals for updates. The notification will provide information about eligibility criteria, the application process, exam dates, syllabus, and exam pattern.
Applicants who fulfill the eligibility criteria can apply for the recruitment process based on the notification’s instructions. To improve their chances of being selected in the Indian Air Force, it is recommended that candidates begin preparing for the exam as soon as the notification is published.
Alert to all aspirants! The beginning of 2017 has come up with NCC, SSC Tech and JAG applications for different graduates and NCC C certificate holders. NDA forms are also out for all 10+2 appearing and pass out candidates. Other direct and indirect entries are also coming in upcoming months. The year is giving diverse opportunities to all aspirants. Talking about other opportunities that Indian army will serve for the aspirants, the upcoming entries are as follows.
NDA 1 2017 and NDA 2 2017 – NDA is the first opportunity served to the armed forces aspirants. UPSC has just released the notification for NDA 1 2017 for all 10+2 pass and appearing candidates. The candidates can apply for it and they will get 2 ½ months to prepare for the exam that is scheduled in April. The entry is only for the male candidates and the training will be conducted at Khadawasla, Pune. The notification of NDA 2 2017 is expected to be released by June of this year.
Technical Entry Scheme 10+2 TES 38 and 10+2 TES 39 – It is a direct entry for 10+2 passed candidates. Like NDA, It is also for male candidates having Physics, Chemistry and Maths in 10+2 and minimum 70% marks in 10+2. The shortlisting of the candidates is done over the official cut off that is decided by the concerned authorities of Indian army. The application forms for the entry will be released in May/June or October/ November.
CDS 1 2017 and CDS 2 2017 – CDS 1 2017 is just a few week ahead and the notification of CDS 2 2017 will be released in June/ July this year. The opportunity is served to all male and female graduate candidates to join the Army, Navy or Air Force. The exam opens the gate for the candidates to join IMA, AFA, INA and OTA. All the 4 academies are for male and OTA allow women to join the Indian Army. The candidates applying for IMA, AFA and INA will face English, G.K and maths paper and they will be provided permanent commission after their training. While the candidates applying for OTA will have to face English and G.K papers and they will be awarded Short service commission.
Technical Graduate Course TGC 126 and TGC 127– It is also a direct entry for the engineering candidates. TGC 126 and 127 forms will be released in May/June and October/ November of this year. The entry is specifically for male candidates and candidates will be awarded permanent commission after competition of their training. The age limit for the eligible candidates is 20-27 years.
SSC (Tech) – SSC Tech 49 for male candidates and SSC tech 20 for female candidates will be available online from 23rd Jan to 26th Feb. The candidates having engineering degree in the streams notified in the official notification can apply for the entry. The age range for both male and female candidates is 20-27 years. For war widows, the age has been relaxed and extended to 19 to 29 years and they need to produce any degree from a recognized university for applying for the entry.
Judge Advocate General JAG 19 and JAG 20 – JAG 19 course is also the upcoming opportunity for the aspirants. All law graduates, who have their age in between 21-27 years and having degree in law with minimum 55% marks can apply for the entry. The application forms for the entry will be available online from 23rd Jan to 22 Feb 2017. The applications for the JAG 20 will be released in June/ July.
NCC Special Entry NCC 42 and NCC 43 – NCC 42 notifications are also about to be released for all NCC C certificate holders (A or B grades). The application will be available from 17 Jan to 15 Feb. The entry is for both male and female candidate having their ages in between the range of 19-25 years.
University Entry Scheme UES 30 and UES 31 – UES is also a direct entry for all pre-final year engineering students. Candidates have to undergo a campus interview at respective detailed centres. The selected candidates are further called for the interview at the SSB centers. The notification of the entry is released in May every year.
Territorial Army 2017 – Territorial Army gives the opportunity to civilian and ex-servicemen to join the segment of the army. The forms for the ex-service men are out and for civilian candidates, the forms will be out in May/June. The age limit for all candidates is from 18-42 years and the candidate either has a gainful employment or an ex-armed forces commissioned officer. The applications for ex-armed forces officers are out and the form submission is totally offline.
Conclusion – Indian Army releases several opportunities for the all age groups and candidates of almost all qualifications. The opportunities are sufficient for a dedicated aspirant to get into the Armed Forces and be a part of the legacy. The Armed Forces has a dearth of several officers and the aspirants must get their talent come in the use of the nation. So, start planning for the entries, prepare hard and be a part of the elite organization.
The Indian navy gives several opportunities to the candidates that inch them closer to join their dream academy. The opportunities are probably more favorable for the non-medical candidates, but they provide a diverse working experience and thrill in the job and duty they offer. The Indian navy recruit officers by qualifying exam NDA and CDS and some indirect entries like NCC, UES etc. below are the brief of the opportunities served by the Indian Navy to the candidates.
NDA – NDA provides opportunities to all candidates who are appearing in 10+2 or have passed the class. NDA examination is for the recruitment of officers for the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force. The candidate must have their age in the range of 17 to 19 ½. Candidates can apply for NDA 1 2017 on upsconline.nic.in it till 10 February, 2017.
TES Navy – It is a direct entry for all candidates, who have passed 10+2 with Physics, Chemistry and Maths and have scored aggregate 70%. The entry is similar to the TES entry for Army. The shortlisting of the candidates for the SSB is done over the academic performance and the shortlisted candidates are informed further and called at respective SSB centres. The forms for TES Navy July 2017 batch are closed and the next opportunity of this entry will be served in July/August.
CDS – CDS exam is conducted by UPSC and is served to the graduate candidates. All candidates having passed or appearing in B.tech and having their age between 19-22 years can apply for it. The exam of CDS 1 2017 is scheduled on 5th February and the form for CDSE 2 2017 will be out in June/July. The examination opens the doors for the candidates to join the Navy in different departments.
NCC – NCC Special Entry is the direct entry for all NCC C certificate holders in naval wing. The candidates having minimum 50% marks in graduation can apply for their entry by submitting their application form is their battalion. The shortlisted candidates will be called for the SSB and further selection procedures.
UES(SSC) – University Entry Scheme is the direct entry that is provided to B.tech final year male candidates having age between 19-24 years. Candidates having minimum 60% marks up to 6th and 4th semester in Mechanical, Marine, Aeronautical/Aerospace, B.Architecture, Automobile, Civil engineering, Naval Architecture, Industrial & Production, Metallurgy, Electrical, Instrumentation & Communication, Telecommunication, Power Electronics, Instrumentation, Mechatronics, Control Engg streams of engineering are eligible for the entry. The application for the entry are out and candidates can apply for the entry on nausena-bharti.nic.in.
UES Naval Architect – The entry is for both male and female candidates. Candidates having 60% marks in BE/B.Tech in Naval Architecture / Mech/Civil/ Aeronautical / Metallurgical / Aerospace Engg / B.Arch are legible for the entry.
Conclusion – The entries mentioned above are the first step to join the elite organization. All 10+2 passed candidates and candidates graduated in required streams, have the golden opportunity to be a part of the Armed Forces and join the Navy. The in-direct entries, in which examination is conducted prior to the interviews, the cut-off of the Indian navy usually goes less than the other, which can be a good point for the aspirants. So, make a plan and follow your ambition in all possible ways.
Personal Interview, the shortest but the most important test in SSB. For other tests you need to spend hours, both in preparation and in giving them. There are varieties of tests for which you need to prepare for other battery of tests, but for interview there is only one test. Interviews are simple yet tricky. If you can take the flow of the interview in your control, then you can very well turn the tides in your favor. Let us see how you can turn the flow of the interview in your direction:
Controlling the SSB interview, The Way You Want
Write the truth and nothing but the truth: PIQ form plays a vital role in your interview and the direction in which it’ll go. In the PIQ you should write the truth only, because there will be a lot of questions which will be asked from your PIQ form, if you are writing things which are not true or which you are not so sure about then you’ll not be able to answer the questions based on them. And if you are not able to answer the questions, and get stuck, you’ll lose the flow.
For every short question, give a comprehensive answer: That is a major tactic to control the time in the interview. If they ask you a short question like “Tell me something about yourself”, then you should narrate your PIQ form from first column to the last, tell about your family, the place you come from, your academic background, sports, extra-curricular, achievements etc. Similarly if they ask you ‘what place you are coming from’, then you should describe things about the place you come from.
List your achievements: For sure you’ll be asked about your achievements in your life, or your happiest moment, and sometimes your most depressing moment. You must be in position to describe those things, what led to those moments etc. Make a list of your achievements in chronological order and mug it up.
Read around: Be prepared with at least two current affairs topic thoroughly. By thoroughly I mean totally, you must know in and out of those topics. So that if any question is asked related to current affairs and you are not aware of it, then you can say ‘sorry sir I have not read about it much but I know a lot about (the topic you have prepared for)’. Hence you can again stretch the time in your direction. The more you know about the topic the more you can speak.
Rate of speech: The slower you speak, more time you get to think and present. It is always advisable to speak in a slow rate, so that you can spend more time on a single topic. Also if you speak fast you tend to get nervous and there are chances that the person sitting in front of you is not able to understand. Fumbling is very common for those who speak fast. Complete every word, speak properly and calmly, it’ll show confidence.
