What Indian Armed Forces Expect from Young Officers

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July 13, 2015

Key Findings of Socio Economic Survey. Socio Economic and Caste Census released the data of survey of rural areas of India. The data was released by Finance Minister Mr Arun Jaitly and Rural development minister Mr. Rao Birender Singh. The survey was commissioned by the government four years ago. It was done with reference to the data collected from 640 districts and 17.91 crore rural families. The socio economic caste census was conducted in 2011-12 but was extended till 2013 in some states due to the lengthy procedure. The survey took place in two phases. Rural and Urban. The rural survey has been disclosed recently and urban data is yet to be announced.

The survey has some distinct statistics that every SSB aspirant must know to boost his points in Group Discussion, lecture and will surely leave a good impact on interviewing officer.

– Survey in rural areas has shown some eyebrow raising outcomes that shows the current status of India’s rural section. It shows that most of the rural population is engaged in unorganized jobs. Here are its facts and figures:

49% of the rural population reported having signs of poverty.
51% of rural families earn from manual labour.
Nearly 26% households have livelihood from cultivation.
Some 2.37 crore houses are either kuccha wall / roof or one room or less.
About 1/4^th of the rural families have any literate adult of age 25 or above.
1/3 rural families are landless.
About 21.5% rural families belong to SC/ST.
2 out of every 10 house has a motorized vehicle.
68% of rural families have mobile phones. A positive approach toward modernization.
92% of rural families survive on less than 10k per month.
Only 4.58 % of household pat tax

The survey commented that the rural households of Haryana, Punjab, Tamilnadu, Kerala and Gujarat have shown good outcomes as compared to that of Assam, Bihar, Chhattisgarh, Odisha and Bengal.

-Some sources accessed the stats of urban areas which are not disclosed by the government. The urban survey data is to be released later. The stats revealed some interesting data. The survey was recorded over 6.5 crore urban families and recorded the following stats.

35 lakh urban families don’t have any income source.
Most interestingly about 90 lakh houses have women as the head of family.
90% of urban families have electricity facility
Less than 10 % families don’t have source of drinking water in their home.
40k households have a member as rag picker.

Stats speaks better then comments and assumptions. This survey has shown that how the Indian rural and urban areas are going in this era when India’s development is the top priority. Some counts gave some positive results, but some are yet to be improved. Survey of an urban area also showed some sections of disappointment. But implementation of schemes and plans and government’s full support to a common man can overcome the problems. Low access to digital services and income, infrastructure problem and several others are making the problem more intense. Engagement of 90% of rural in unsalaried works seems to be a major cause of decelerating rural development.

What are your views or suggestions to improve the rate of development of rural part of India?

Expectations from Modi’s Six Nation Visit

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July 13, 2015

Expectations from Modi’s Six Nation Visit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dream to make a prosperous and healthy nation with self-reliant and digitalized governance is on the full acceleration. All his foreign trips wrote new chapters in history.

On Monday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived at Uzbekistan for his five-nation visit to be concluded in eight days. The visit is planned to start from Uzbekistan then to Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan. Between the visits, Prime Minister will attend the BRICS summit and SCO summit (Shanghai Cooperation Organization) on 9-10 July.

Expectations:

From the previous visits of PM Narendra Modi to various countries, India is expecting more strong relations from central Asian countries which are an integral part of Asia. These countries can also be a part of India’s economic development.

BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, china, South Africa), will have the discussion to strength up the economic field and prominently decision on trade in local currency. With an introduction of New Development Bank, BRICS marked a new era of development among the member countries and also justified the composition of the group members.
In a positive step, the SCO summit that will be held in Ufa, Russia, India will become a permanent member of SCO, bringing India in the list with China, Russia, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Kazakhstan.
Uzbekistan, being the most popular central Asian country, want ties with India to reduce its dependency on China and Russia.
Kazakhstan the largest (in area) and wealthiest nation of central Asia, India already has space and nuclear ties with it. About half of the central Asian trade is with this country.
Turkmenistan was in news some years ago for the gas pipeline project called TAPI which means the route of the pipeline i.e. Turkmenistan Afghanistan Pakistan India. It is assumed that if the project got successfully constructed, then it will be India’s first land connection with central Asia.
Kyrgyzstan is the only central Asian nation to have a military exercise with India. Being the smallest nation on central Asia, it lies between Russia and china. Medical tourism and enhanced air flight system are expected from the Prime Minister’s visit.
Tajikistan is the closest nation of India. Sources say that it is the nation where India had a military hospital which was the only overseas hospital of the army. But circumstances and Russian interference led India to step back. Most of the foreign aid that India send to central Asia goes to Tajikistan. More strong ties are being expected from the visit.

-Prime Minister Narendra Modi is the first PM to visit Turkmenistan and Kyrgyzstan after 20 years. This series of visit will surely enhance the ties in various fields.

The earlier visits were fruitful in supporting the development and economic ties and have touched new level in recent years. Almost all continents have tasted the ties with India. PM Narendra Modi has cleared many awaited deals and some crucial ties and pacts that pumped resources into India. Rafale deal, Uranium deal and engaging MNCs in development were the best step to mark the development. Good relations with neighbors always brings positive reforms in the nation.

Indian Army Recruitment 2015: SSC 17 Tech Women Notification

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July 13, 2015

Indian army has published the SCC Tech 17 Women Notification. Candidates can apply for 17th Short Service Commission (Technical). 17th SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION (TECH) WOMEN COURSE (APR-2016) (INCLUDING WIDOWS OF DEFENCE PERSONNEL FOR NON-TECH ENTRY). Applications are invited from unmarried female Engineering Graduates and also from widows of Defence Personnel for Grant of Short Service Commission in the Indian Army in all Arms/Services. Course commencing in April 2016 at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

SSC 17 Tech Women Eligibility

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: (i) SSC(Tech)-17 Women :-20 to 27 years at the time of commencement of course. Born between 02 Apr 89 and 01 Apr 96 (both dates inclusive). (ii) For widows of Defence Personnel with four years age relaxation- SSCW(Non Tech) – 19 to 29 Years. Born not earlier than 02 Jan 87 and not later than 01 Jan 97 (Both dates inclusive).
NOTE -1: The date of birth accepted by the office is that entered in the Matriculation or an equivalent examination certificate.
NOTE-2: No other document relating to age will be accepted and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.
Educational Qualification: Candidates should have passed Engineering Degree or appeared in the final year examination 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 OTA. Such candidates will be inducted for on Additional Bond Basis for recovery of the cost of training at OTA as notified from time to time as well as stipend and pay & allowances paid, in case they fail to produce the requisite Degree Certificate.

SSC 17 Tech Women Eligible Engineering Branches

Civil
Electrical
Tele Communication
Mechanical
Any Discipline (For War Widow)

NOTE 1: These vacancies are tentative and may be changed depending on availability of training lots. IMPORTANT NOTE 1: A candidate is permitted to apply for one entry/discipline of the above course. Change of entry/qualification choice will not be entertained.

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NOTE 2: Widows Of Defence Personnel, including those with children who have died in harness will be eligible to apply for SSCW (Tech) and SSCW (Non Tech). They will be eligible only if they have not remarried. The unfilled vacancies will revert to the category other than that of widows. Upper age limit will be relaxable upto four years in respect of such candidates. The following documents are to be attached with the application. (i) Initial Report of Battle Casualty (ii) Detailed report of Battle Casualty (iii) Battle Casualty certificate (iv) Part-II Order of demise husband (v) Part-II Order of NOK. The envelope containing the application should be superscribed in Red ink including clearly the name of the officer with rank. For example, Widow of late——————————. Candidates will apply OFF LINE directly to Integrated HQ of Ministry of Defence (Army), AG’s Branch, DG Recruiting/Rtg-A (WE) Section, West Block-III, R.K.Puram, New Delhi-110066 in the application format given in Army website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in provided they possess the laid down educational qualification and selection criteria. The last date of receipt of application is 23 Jul 2015. Application received after last date will not be entertained.

SSC 17 Tech Women Type Of Commission

Grant of Commission: Selected candidates will be granted Short Service Commission on probation in the rank of Lt from the date of commencement of the course or the date of reporting at OTA, whichever is later and will be entitled to full pay and allowances admissible to Lt during training period. Pay & allowances will be paid after successful completion of training.
Confirmation of Short Service Commission: On successful completion of pre commission training at OTA, will be confirmed Short Service Commission (Technical) in the rank of Lt. (c) Ante Date Seniority: One year ante date seniority from the date of commission will be granted on confirmation of Short Service Commission.

SSC 17 Women Tech Training

Duration of training is 49 weeks:

Selected candidates will be detailed for training at Officers Training Academy, Chennai according to their position in the final order of merit up to the number of vacancies available in each subject.
Candidates neither be allowed to marry during the period of training nor he be allowed to live with parents/Guardians. A candidate who marries during training shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by the government. A candidate, who marries subsequent to the date of his application, though successful, will not be selected for training.

SSC 17 Women Tech Pay and Allowances

The candidates will be given a stipend of Rs. 21,000/- p.m. (Rs 15,600/- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Pay of Rs. 5,400/-). On completion of training they will be commissioned in the rank of Lt and entitled to pay as admissible to the rank. Army also provides free Medical Facilities for self & dependents, Canteen facilities, Entitled Ration, Mess/Club/Sports Facilities, Furnished Govt. Accommodation, Car/Housing Loan at subsidized rate. For details of pay and allowances and facilities visit website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

SSC 17 Women Tech How To Apply

Applications will only be accepted online on website “www.joinindianarmy.nic.in”. Click on Officer Menu then go to How to Apply and then click ONLINE APPLICATION. Fill the online registration form. Note down the user id and password. Tips to assist in filling up fields have been provided as you click on ONLINE APPLICATION. Before submitting the application check the entries made and save the application. After submitting, take two copies of the printout and the Roll Number generated by the system.
Documents are to be carried to the Selection Centre by the candidate:- (i) One copy of the Print out of application duly signed and affix photograph attested by Govt Gazetted Officer. (ii) Attested copy of Matriculation or equivalent certificate for age proof. (iii) Attested copy of 12th Class Certificate & Marksheet. (iv) Attested copy of Engineering Degree/Provisional Degree (v) Attested copy of Mark sheets of all Semesters (vi) Certificate from the Principal/Head of the Institution stating that the candidate is in final year and final exams will be over by 01 April 2016 for final year appearing candidates. (vii) Equivalence certificate from the concerned university to claim equivalence to the notified stream. (viii) All certificates in original. Originals will be returned after verification at the Service Selection Board itself. Any candidate who does not carry these entire documents for the SSB interview, her candidature will be cancelled.
The second copy of the printout of online application is to be retained by the candidate for her reference. No need to send any hard copy to DG Recruiting.
Candidates must submit only one application. Receipt of multiple applications from the same candidate will result in cancellation of candidature. ONLINE APPLICATION WILL OPEN ON 24 JUNE 2015 AT 1000 HRS AND WILL BE CLOSED ON 23 JULY 2015 AT 1700 HRS.

SSC 17 Women Tech Selection Procedure

The selection procedure is as follows:-

Short listing of Applications. Integrated HQ of MoD(Army) reserves the right to shortlist applications and to fix cutoff percentage of marks without assigning any reason.
Only shortlisted eligible candidates depending on the cutoff percentage will be interviewed at Selection Centres, Allahabad (UP), Bhopal (MP) and Bangalore (Karnataka) by Psychologist, Group Testing Officer and Interviewing Officer. Call Up letter for SSB interview will be issued through candidate’s registered e-mail id and through SMS. Candidates will not be interviewed locally. Allotment of Selection Centre is at the discretion of DG Rtg, IHQ MoD (Army) and no request for changes are entertained in this regard.
SSC 17 Tech Women SSB Interviews will be held in Dec/Jan 2016 onwards.
Candidates will put through two stage selection procedure. Those who clear Stage I will go to Stage II. Those who fail in Stage I will be returned on the same date. Duration of SSB interviews is five days excluding day of arrival and details of the same are available at official website of Rtg Dte www.joinindianarmy.nic.in

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Should INSAS Be Replaced?

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July 12, 2015

INSAS (Indian Small Arms System), designed by Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE), have the qualities of an assault rifle and light machine gun which is currently manufactured at ordnance factory board. The gun can fire 600 rounds per minute.

Problems in INSAS

During Kargil war, the rifle was used at high altitude and army reported many problems. Jamming of the rifle, cracking of magazine, and sometimes the rifle goes in automatic mode when fired 3 rounds. Some cases of oil spraying from the gun in the gunner’s eyes were also seen. Even Nepalese army also complained problems in the rifle that they encountered while fight with Maoist. CRPF announced to drop INSAS as the standard rifle due to the frequent jamming rate as compare to AK-47. These shortcomings reduced its impression on Armed Forces. Army of some other nations that use this rifle feel it a bit low in performance.

In 2013, trails of some shortlisted rifle were stared in Leh. The shortlisted were Beretta ARX 160 from Italy, CZ-805 BREN from the Czech Republic, ACE 1 of Israel Weapon Industries, SIG Sauer SG 551 from Switzerland and Colt Combat Rifle from the USA. Trichy Assault Rifle, similar to the AK-47 assault rifle is also under testing stage by the ordinance factory.
The problems emerging in INSAS are almost solved with its replacement with an indigenous rifle. The DRDO’s sharp brains have designed Excalibur assault rifle that have impressed Indian Army in its trails in Pune. Some feature of this rifle makes it better than INSAS and more efficient. The features are:

The rifle has a magazine of 5.56×45
Most importantly, it is fully automatic whereas INSAS can fire 3 rounds in a go, making it semi-automatic.
4 mm short barrel then INSAS.
Picatinny rail for fixing sensors or sight weapons on the rifle.

Some improvements were suggested in the rifle like smaller hand guard and improved polycarbonate magazine. Sources alleged that if the trials got acceptance and production got flagged, then the rifle will be in Indian Army’s soldier’s hands in next 2 years. Well, this will definitely change the phase of the battle.
The second version of Excalibur, which is under designing can fire 7.62 mm bullet, same as that of AK-47. This version is expected to replace Russian-made assault rifle.Earlier in 2011, Army signed a deal worth Rs. 4848 crore, for multi caliber assault rifle having a feature of firing INSAS and AK-47 ammunition by just changing the barrel. But the deal was canceled on 15 June, this year.

The motive of indigenous production along with modernization is indicating a bright future of armed forces. Well, it is required indeed because of two reasons. Firstly improvement the current performance will enhance the fighting ability of our soldiers and secondly, making a distinct image on an international platform in the field of advanced weapon development. The pace of modernization is very fast and is expected to gain fame to India. The old rifles and weapons are on the verge of replacement and will decide the fate of the war.

14 National Cadet Corps Camps Every NCC Cadet Must Know

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July 11, 2015

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NCC (National Cadet Corps) is a national organization which has helped in inculcation in the cadets a spirits of courage, confidence, self-reliance, selfless service, a feeling of patriotism, faith in oneself, power of thought and adjustment which are essential to make the youth disciplined and dutiful.

The formation of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) under the NCC Act, 1948 was a major milestone for the development of the student community. With its motto of“Unity And Discipline”, the NCC has become instrumental in molding the character and imparting in our students a dynamic outlook during their school and college education.

NCC Camps

Combined Annual Training Camp( CATC)
Basic leadership Camp ( BLC)
Pre Republic Day Camp( Pre-RDC)
Advanced Leadership Camp( ALC)
Course at Himalayan Mountaineering Institute, Darjeeling.
Paratroopers camp
National Integration Camp( NIC)
Attachment to regular Army/Navy
- Army attachment
- Hospital Attachment
- Naval Attachment
- Air Attachment
- IMA Attachment
- OTA Attachment.
Republic Day Camp ( RDC)
Tal/Nau Sainik CampÂ
Trekking Camp
Social Service Camp (SSC)
Independence Day Camp (IDC)
Youth exchange program(YEP)

Source: nmitncc.org

Good News On One Rank One Pension Soon: Manohar Parrikar

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July 11, 2015

Defence minister Manohar Parrikar on Thursday said that Army can expect ‘good news soon’ on the issue of one rank, one pension (OROP). In the city for cantonment board meeting, the minister said: “Our commitment to implement the OROP remains intact. I cleared the file as soon as it came to my notice.”

When TOI asked him whether the issue could be put before Parliament in the monsoon session starting July 21, the minister said that it was difficult to give a time frame, as many ministries and departments are involved in its implementation.

“Since issues like OROP involve more than one ministry, there cannot be any time-frame for its implementation. I do not put myself in restrictive time-frame. It will be implemented soon, but how soon, I cannot tell. My department followed the time-frame despite difficulties,” he told TOI

Ex-servicemen have been protesting since June 14 to press for the implementation of OROP. At present, pension of retired army personnel is based on the pay commission recommendations at the time of their retirement. This leads to difference in pension for officers of the same rank who retire on different dates.

With OROP, those who retired earlier will draw the same pension as officers and jawans of the same rank who are retiring now. They would also be entitled to a year’s back pension at the new rate, which would be a windfall for pensioners.

The system will benefit 25 lakh ex-servicemen, and is expected to cost the government around Rs 8,500 crore.

Source: TOI

How To Join RAW – Research and Analysis Wing 2023-2024

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Tashi Mishra

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July 10, 2015

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R&AW or Research and Analysis Wing, of India is her primary foreign intelligence agency. Intelligence Bureau used to take care of the foreign intelligence too, along with the intelligence inside the country, until 1968, when the foundation of RAW was laid.

The primary reason fueling the formation of R&AW in 1968 was the gap in intelligence exposed in the 1962 and 1965 wars, which India fought. It was founded mainly to focus on China and Pakistan, R&AW claims to have taken part in several incidents like the 1971 war, India’s growing influence in Afghanistan, the accession of Sikkim, security of India’s nuclear program etc. Over time, RAW’s objectives have been broadened to include:

Also Read: Is it Possible for Army Officers to Join RAW Research and Analysis Wing?

Monitoring the political and military developments in adjoining countries, which have direct bearing on India’s national security and in the formulation of its foreign policy.
Seeking the control and limitation of the supply of military hardware to Pakistan, mostly from European countries, the United States, and China.

Here we are going to tell the candidates how to join this prestigious institution. Though there is no concrete information available regarding the structure of R&AW, considering the level of secrecy and classified operations R&AW undertakes.

It can be said that R&AW started off as a very small organization with a few hundreds of employees, and now its family has grown to be in thousands.

How to join RAW

Initially, R&AW had primarily trained intelligence officers who were recruited directly. These belonged to the external wing of the Intelligence Bureau. Then came a time when they needed to expand their family, at that time many candidates were taken from the military, police and the Indian Revenue Service. Later, R&AW began directly recruiting graduates from universities. However owing to allegations of nepotism in appointments, in 1983 R&AW created its own service cadre, the Research and Analysis Service (RAS) to absorb talent from other Group A Civil Services, under the Central Staffing Scheme.

Direct recruitment is made at Class I executive level from Civil services officers undergoing Foundation course at Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration. At the end of the course, R&AW conducts a campus interview. Based on a selection of psychological tests and the interview, candidates are inducted into RAW for a lien period of one year.

During this period, they have an option of rejoining their parent service (if they wish to) after which they can be permanently absorbed into the Research and Analysis Service. Delhi-based security think tank Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses noted in one of its reports that R&AW suffered from the ‘tail-end syndrome’ where the ‘bottom of the entrance lists’ of those qualifying the UPSC examinations were offered jobs.

Additionally, recruitment is also by lateral deputation from the Officer corps of Armed Forces or Group A Civil Service Officers. The Civil and Defence Service Officers permanently resign their cadre and join the RAS. However, according to recent reports, officers can return to their parent cadre after serving a specific period in the agency if they wish to. Most of the secretaries have been officers from the IPS and other posts are held by IRS and IFS officers.

R&AW also employs a number of linguists and other experts in various fields. The service conditions of RAW officers are governed by the Research and Analysis Wing (Recruitment, Cadre and Service) Rules, 1975.

15 Pictures That Perfectly Sum Up A day At the Officers Training Academy, Chennai

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July 10, 2015

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Established in 1963 to train officers for Emergency Commission in the Army, it now trains those between 22 and 25 years for the Short Service Commission. It is also the only Academy, among the country’s four Army training establishments, which commissions women to be officers. Photos: K.V. Srinivasan.

1. Martyrs Memorial Service at The Hut of Remembrance

2. Honour guard at The Hut of Remembrance.

3. Drill Instructors march with their pace sticks.

4. The main gates to Officers Training Academy.

5. Cadets on the Parameshwaran drill square as flights take off from the airport bordering the Academy.

6. Lt. Gen. Ravindra Pratap Sahi AVSM, Commandant OTA.

7. 72 at a time. Cadets shimmy up the vertical rope.

8. A leap of faith across a ditch.

9. Lady cadets perform dips.

10. The 1861 built White House which has been OTA’s headquarters since its inception.

11. The 200-year-old Adyar Officers’ Mess built in 1815.

12. In the classroom.

13. Gentleman cadets consult maps and the GPS before the navigational endurance exercise.

14. Lady cadets with their battle gear.

15. Cadets march at the Parameshwaran drill square.

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July 9, 2015