Nobody merits the title of a “legend” more than a fighter. The fearless men and women at the Indian armed force stay far from their families, miss many huge thing in their lives and penance their lives simply so you can be with your friends and family and rest calmly during the evening. On the off chance that there is a paradise, these are the men and women who merit the most elevated platform! Here are 30 motivational quotes from Indian army officers that will make you need to remain up and salute them
Motivational Quotes From Indian Army Officers
The safety, honour & welfare of your country comes first, always & every time. The honour, welfare & comfort of the men you command, come next. Your own ease, comfort & safety come last, always & every time.
This had been the motto of the armed forces of India and they followed it through life and death. And a recent one during the rescue operations of Uttarakhand floods , by Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne
“Our helicopter rotors will not stop churning till such time we get each one of you out. “by Air Chief Marshal N.A.K. Browne
Indian Army is home to some of the bravest men in the world. Indian army is world’s third largest and its soldiers are considered best in high altitude battles. The Indian Army guards one of the most notorious international borders. Indian northern border behaves like a battle-field all around the year. But, thank the gods & the Indian soldiers, you can safely read this post. No one deserves the title of a ‘hero’ more than a soldier. The brave men and women at the Indian army stay away from their families, miss every significant thing in their lives and sacrifice their lives just so that you can be with your loved ones and sleep peacefully at night.
It means you should have to fight & fight to win , there is no roof for the losers . If you lose don’t come back , you will have disgraced the country & the country won’t accept you ” – FIELD MARSHAL Sam Maneckshaw
If anyone tells you he is never afraid, he is a liar or he is a Gurkha.” – On the Indian Army’s Gurkha Regiment.
I’m always ready, sweetie.”- On being asked by Indira Gandhi about the Indian Army’s readiness for the 1971 war.
Don’t you think I would be a worthy replacement for you, Madam Prime Minister? You have a long nose. So have I. But I don’t poke my nose into other people’s affairs.”- To Indira Gandhi, on rumours of him planning a coup to replace her.
Gentlemen, I have arrived and there will be no withdrawal without written orders and these orders shall never be issued” – During 1962 War, when he was sent to North East Frontier Agency (NEFA) to command retreating Indian forces against the Chinese force.
You received three at this age; when I was of your age, I received nine bullets and look- today, I am the Commander in Chief of the Indian Army.” – During the 1971 Indo-Pakistan War when he met an injured soldier in army hospital with three bullet wounds.
If death strikes before I prove my blood, I swear I’ll kill Death – Capt Manoj Kumar Pandey PVC 1/11 Gurkha Rifles
Yeh Dil Maange More – Capt. Vikram Batra, PVC (posthumous)
Either I will come back after hoisting the Tricolor, or I will come back wrapped in it, but I will be back for sure. – Capt. Vikram Batra, PVC (posthumous)
Some goals are so worthy, it’s glorious even to fail. – Capt Manoj Kumar Pandey, PVC 1/11 Gurkha Rifles
The enemies are only 50 yards from us. We are heavily outnumbered. We are under devastating fire. I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to our last man and our last round. – Major Somnath Sharma
There will be no withdrawal without written orders and these orders shall never be issued. – Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw as Core Commander in 1962
I wonder whether those of our political masters who have been put in charge of the defense of the country can distinguish a mortar from a motor; a gun from a howitzer; a guerrilla from a gorilla, although a great many resemble the latter. – Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
If a man says he is not afraid of dying, he is either lying or is a Gurkha. – Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
You have never lived until you have almost died, and for those who choose to fight, Life has a special flavor, the protected will never know. – Capt R Subramanium, Kirti Chakra (Posth)
No Sir, I will not abandon my tank. My gun is still working and I will get these bastards. -Lt. Arun Kehtarpal, PVC
Quartered in snow, silent to remain. When the bugle calls, they shall rise and march again. – Anonymous, The scroll of honor at the Siachen base camp.
Only best of Friends & worst of Enemies visit us..!’ by Indian Army
Ajeet Hain Abheet Hain – Indian Army
Do not lament the death of a warrior killed in the battle field as those who sacrifice in their lives in the war are honoured in heaven. – Indian Army
What is a life time adventure for you is a daily routine for us – Indian Army
While you carry a purse, she carries a 65 lb rucksack. While you shop with your friends, she cleans her rifle with her battle buddies. When you wear heels, she wears her combat boots. Instead of the make-up that you wear on your face to make yourself look pretty, she paints her face for camouflage. While you kiss your husband goodbye for the day, she kisses hers goodbye for the year. – Indian Army Women Warriors
You have never lived until You have almost died, And for those who choose to fight, Life has a special flavor, The protected will never know!!!” -Capt R Subramanium Kirti Chakra (Posth)
If I Die In A War Zone, Box Me Up N Send Me Home, Put My Gun On My Chest, N Tell My Mom I Did My Best, N Tell My Dad Not To Bow, He Will Never Get Tension From Me Now, Tell My Bro Study Perfectly, Keys Of My Bike Will Be his Permanently, Tell My Sis Don’t Be Upset, Her Bro Will Not Rise After This Sunset, Don’t Tell My Friends They Are Hearties, N Start 2 Ask For Parties, Tell My Love Not To Cry… “Coz I am A Solider..and I am born to Die
Two stars on my shoulder are better than millions in the sky
If you know any other motivational quotes, do mention it in the comment box below. Let’s build a strong list of these motivational quotes.
MNC: Private Players In India’s Development. ‘Make in India’, a dream to make India self-dependent is being seen as about to be true. The private sector seems to be assisting the government in the nation’s development. Well, this move has made a great difference and is expected to build up the economy and all related sectors swiftly. These days MNCs are showing their keen interest in various deals and coming forward for getting the deals.
Tata, Godrej Bidding to get UAV- Rustom Deal– UAVs are the new soldiers that are being seen as the game changer in the battleground and most favorable thing is, it’s remotely operating feature will reduce the life loss. India’s indigenous, medium altitude, long endurance (MALE) UAV Rustom (used in surveillance) which is developed by DRDO is now facing biddings from private players. TATA, Godrej, L&T and Boyce are the bidders owing to the production of UAV Rustom.
L&T Deal with AREVA – Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to France was concluded fruitfully for India. 17 agreements were signed in various fields like satellite communications, railways, tourism, conservation and education. The agreement between engineering company Larsen and Turbo (L&T) and French company AREVA was one of them. This agreement will point toward the financial viability of the Jaitapur nuclear plant project by reducing cost and speeding localization. The significance of the agreement for India is that this will help France for transfer of technology to India, which will lead India in indigenous nuclear energy industry’s development. According to L&T, the agreement is a step of company toward pressurized water reactor technology.
Reliance’s Infrastructure’s Entry in Defense Sector – Anil Ambani (owner of Reliance Infrastructure) has recently agreed to buy 18% stake of debt Laden Pipavav Defense and offshore engineering which marked Anil Ambani’s entry in defense sector. This deal is assigned as Mr. Modi’s “Make in India” initiative. Hero group and Mahendra and Mahendra were also in the race. This step shows a positive sign of private sector getting attracted toward the defense sector. TATA, Mahendra, Hero and others are some example of it. Pipavav Defense is one of the largest infrastructure facilities in the world, settled in Gulf of Cambay, Gujarat having specified area for ship building, which is capable of constructing submarines and aircraft carriers in collaboration with Swedish company SAAB (the producer of Grippen Aircraft).
Kalyani Group to Build ultra-light Howitzer Guns– Bharat Forge, a company of Kalyani group, is all set to come above as the first MNC to indigenously develop towed gun artillery system. Bharat Forge has been a supplier of Indian Army for 30 years. If the deal got successfully done, will reduce the requirement of artillery guns (155mm caliber) in Indian Army. The group is confident in manufacturing the guns in next 20- 25 months.
India is all set to completely strength up its muscles and collaboration of private companies (MNCs) are making the task easy. These MNCs are pumping the foreign technology into India and making profit from Gov. Deals. This is beneficial for both government as well as MNCs. The commencement of this new version of development has grown new expectations for a bright future of INDIA.
India is a country of diversity. It has always been a place for tourists, pilgrims, refugees and many more. From this, you might be thinking that India is a peaceful place to stay in. But, you will be surprised to know that the statistics of India for peace is quite disappointing. Let’s have a look at the facts and figures.
Institute for Economics and Peace reported that India is among 20 least peaceful nations. India ranked 143 out of 162 nations consecutively second time. Other major rankers are U.S. at 94th rank. Our close neighbors, specifically SAARC nations also got around India in the rankings. Pakistan got ranked 145. Even Sri Lanka went over India with 133rd rank. Nepal did well at 82nd place. While Bangladesh and Bhutan positioned at 87th and 36th rank.
Ranking (Asia-Pacific)
And if we talk about the Asia Pacific region, then India got 19th rank out of 25 nations. New Zealand has topped the list of peaceful nations in Asia-pacific nations. While estimations rolled down Iran to the position of least peaceful among Asia-Pacific nations. This will probably be because of growing ISIS menace in Iran, which is acquiring more area as the time passes.
Base of Ranking
Well, the point of concern is the factors that govern the peacefulness of a nation. According to the report the world has become slightly less peaceful in the past few years. The involvement in the conflict, internal conflicts, human rights abuse and high rate of deaths are the reason behind the deprecation in peace. India, Sri Lanka, and Pakistan are the main countries which fell down in the peace index records.
How to Improve
Proper functioning of government– The proper functioning of government is necessary for the establishment of a peaceful nation. Prime Minister Narendra Modi has changed the governance to some extent in his 1st year in office. It still needs more emphasize on proper governance.
Respect of Human Rights – According to the sources, the overall measures of human rights has seen improvement. And the death majorly terrorism. Well, India is not that bad in this field, but there is a need to improve it and take it to a next level. Increased violence rate made it more complicated to overcome. U.S also got a decrease in ranking due to Boston bombing and related gun fights that occurred last year.
Least Corruption Rate- Well, corruption has been a headache for India for a long time. The government has made stiff rules and doing best to overcome it, but still it needs more time and management in India to remove it from the root.
Involvement in Education and Freedom of Information– India’s RTI was implemented a decade ago. But is not that famous as it is in the most peaceful countries. And education is also the issue which is yet to be solved in India. The current literacy rate of India is 74% (2011 censes) but need more improvement.
So, if these steps are performed well, then there will not be any doubt that India will be the first preference of stay.
Various technologies are replacing human presence in war and also increased distant warfare and remote soldiers and weapons. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles UAVs, have changed the face of war and are seen as the future of modern warfare. Poor countries and militant groups are trying to opt it frequently as it helps in increasing air capability more easily. The Unmanned Aerial Vehicles UAVs, these days have been used in diverse ways and they seemed to be a replacement of observatory systems of a military. India is the biggest importer of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles UAVs and has many indigenous and bought UAVs. An overlook of these UAVs is as follows.
Nishant is the Indian Unmanned Aerial Vehicles that is developed by the Aeronautical Development Establishment, a branch of DRDO for Indian armed forces. The main task of Nishant is the intelligence gathering and reconnaissance, artillery fire correction, surveillance and target destination. This UAVs needs a launching system, Mobile Hydro-Pneumatic Launcher mounted on Tatra truck and landing through parachute and landing bags.
UAV Panchi
Punchi is a wheeled version of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Nishant which is undergoing trials. UAV Panchi has some plus points as compared to UAV Nishant. It doesn’t contain parachutes and landing bags which reduces its weight and increases its endurance and its small size as compared to Nishant makes it hard to find in the enemy’s sky.
UAV Rostum
DRDO gave birth to Rustom-I in 2009 and Rustom-II is scheduled in 2015 for Army, Navy and Airforce. Indian government has approved the production of Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Rustom and the three forces of India are negotiating with the four vendors of it namely L&T, Godrej, Tata, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited, Bharat Electronics. Its first test flight in 2009 was failed, but next flight in 2010 was successful and impressed Indian Army.
UAV Lakshya
This pilotless target aircraft is manufactured by HAL and Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) of DRDO for the primary use of Army, Navy and Airforce. The main purpose of its development is target acquisition and reconnaissance. It has a rocket assisted launch and lands through a parachute. The glamour of this UAV attracted many countries like Singapore, Israel, etc.
UAV Pawan
Another soldier bird, whose production started in 2006 by DRDO and Israel Aerospace Industries. Its day and night surveillance ability makes it a better option. It has 150 km range and 5-hour flight endurance. Currently, India is planning to develop 4 prototypes of Pawan with Israel Aerospace Industries.
UAV AURA (Autonomous Unnamed Research Vehicle)
This unnamed stealth bomber, specially designed by the ADA, DRDO for Indian Airforce. It has the capability to carry smart weapons and efficiently release missile and drop bombs on targets.
UAV Heron
India currently has about 12 Heron-1 drones, used for surveillance and rescue operations. Unmanned Aerial Vehicles Heron had done an appraisable job in 2004 when tsunami struck India. A deal had been signed in 2013 the for the procurement of 15 UAVs from Israel, which will empower India’s sky bases operations.
UAV Raven
After U.S. officials denied the deal of global hawk with India, UAV Raven came to limelight. According to media reports, U.S. and India are discussing the deal to jointly produce Raven RQ-II. It is a small hand-launched remote-controlled Unnamed Arial Vehicle. It provides day and night aerial intelligence, surveillance, target acquisition and reconnaissance. Well, India has developed mini unnamed vehicle “Sky bird” and hand-launched UAV Imperial Eagle. Both these have joined the race of being approved by Indian Army.
Some other UAVs and UCAVs are under trails and under development and will be introduced in forces as soon as possible. Well, these are just the beginning of a new era of war and will surely reduce the life loss. If these technologies went on increasing, then winning a war is nothing more like a game.
Decorated war veteran Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri passed away in a private hospital in Mohali on 17thNov 2018, Saturday. He was 78. Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri MVC, VSM (born 22 November 1940) is a retired officer in the Indian Army. He is known for his heroic leadership in the famous Battle of Longewala, for which he was awarded Maha Vir Chakra by the Government of India.
Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri was born into a Gurjar Sikh family on 22 November 1940 at Montgomery in the Punjab region of undivided India. His family then moved to their native village, Chandpur Rurki in Balachaur. He was an active member of theNCC and cleared the NCC examination when he graduated from the Government College, Hoshiarpur in 1962.
Chandpuri was recruited into the Indian Army in 1962, and commissioned from Officers Training Academy in 1963 into the 23rd Battalion of The Punjab Regiment, which is one of the oldest and highly decorated units of the Indian army. He took part in the 1965 war in the western sector. After the war, he served in the United Nations Emergency Force (UNEF) at Gaza (Egypt) for a year. Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri also served twice as an instructor at the prestigious Infantry School, Mhow (MP) where the elite of the Indian army are imparted instructions and combat training.
Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri held the rank of major in the Indian Army’s 23rd Battalion, Punjab Regiment when the Pakistani army attacked the Longewala post in the state of Rajasthan, India, early in the Indo-Pakistani War of 1971. Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri and his company of 120 soldiers, defended the post, in spite of considerable odds, against the 2000-3000 strong assault force of the 51st Infantry Brigade, backed by the 22nd Armored Regiment. Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri and his company held the Pakistanis at bay for a full night until the Indian Air Force arrived in the morning.
Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri inspired his men, moving from bunker to bunker, encouraging them to beat back the enemy until reinforcements arrived. Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri and his men inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy and forced them to retreat, leaving behind twelve tanks. For his conspicuous gallantry and leadership, Brigadier Kuldip Singh Chandpuri was awarded the Maha Vir Chakra (MVC) by the Indian Army. Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri retired from the army as a brigadier.
Border, a 1997 Bollywood film directed by J.P.Dutta was an adaptation of the real-life battle, with Major Chandpuri being portrayed by Bollywood actor Sunny Deol.
1. Flying Officer Anupam Chowdhry, Helicopter Pilot, Years in the Indian Air Force: 5: “I don’t feel any difference between a man or a woman in my profession. I am doing what I am supposed to do as any other pilot”
2. Flight Lieutenant Shalini, Fighter Controller, Number of years in the Indian Air Force: 9: “We are trained to make split second decisions as we monitor the air space. We also maintain separation between our own aircraft so that they are safe and collision free,”
3. Flight Lieutenant Karishma Sethi, Education Officer, Number of years in the Indian Air Force: 5: ” I met a very fine lady officer who motivated me to join the air force. I must confess the film Lakshya also played a role,”
4. Squadron Leader Sonia Raheja, Administration, Number of years in the Indian Air Force: 14: “These past years have given me a very varied experience. You cannot get this kind of exposure in a civilian job in terms of the people you command and the kind of duties you do,”
5. Squadron Leader K M Priya, Aeronautical Engineer, Years in the Indian Air Force: 13: “People think there is more money abroad, but here again attitude comes into play, Six years ago, officers may have felt so, but now money is good and the service gives you enough facilities and professional opportunities. My friends envy me because I am in the forces.”
6. Squadron Leader Manju Bhaskar, Station Adjutant, Number of years in the Indian Air Force: 15: “I feel people outside do not understand what we do in the service of the country. It is only when a Kargil happens that we get their attention. It should not be so.”
Hope this post will motivate more and more lady aspirants. Share your comments below. Jai Hind.
It was a phone call from his distressed father in Srinagar at 1.30am a week ago that put Squadron Leader DPS Bali on the first available flight to flood-ravaged Jammu and Kashmir. Squadron Leader DPS Bali , a fighter pilot in the Indian Air Force on a course in faraway Coimbatore, heard his father say that he might not hear from them again. Their home in Srinagar’s Jawahar Nagar area had been submerged by swirling water, and residents felt like they were sitting in the middle of the Jhelum.
What made matters worse was that Bali’s uncle Harpal Singh had suffered a stroke. An instructor who flies MiG-21s and Su-30s, Bali had been in Coimbatore only a few days before he got the distress call. “There was no word from my family after that call,” Bali told.
Squadron Leader DPS Bali sought – and immediately got – permission from his commanding officer to join the Kashmir relief effort. It is now IAF practice to pool officers with awareness of local conditions if and when relief and rescue operations are conducted. Bali was in the pool. He was on a commercial flight the next morning and reached Delhi, from where he boarded an IAF transport bound for Srinagar.
When Bali arrived in his hometown, it was dark. At the break of dawn, he was on board a Mi-17V5 helicopter for the mission, that included rescuing his own family. “The entire neighbourhood was flooded,” recalled Bali. He caught a glimpse of his mother waving at the helicopter.
As the helicopter went lower, he made eye contact with his mother. Assured of his family’s safety, Bali pressed on to where the helicopter crew had spotted a large crowd of women and children stranded on a rooftop. Twenty-eight people, mostly women and children, were winched to safety.
“One of the children who was rescued was only 30 days old, the same as my nephew,” said Bali, who was then winched down to his home. He stayed back for the helicopter to return. By evening, Bali had managed to get his family to safety, including his uncle, who had suffered another stroke in the meantime. Being familiar with the city, Bali opted to stay on in Srinagar and volunteer for more rescue operations. It has been a non-stop effort since then.
“In fact, today is the first day when we got a breather,” he told.
Squadron Leader DPS Bali’s father, a retired SBI manager, recounted that this was the first instance of the waters of the Jhelum flowing into houses. The current was so strong that it was impossible for normal boats to move through the streets to rescue stranded people.
Candidates who are looking for the AFCAT 1 2017 notification and AFACT 2 2017 notification can check this article for the latest updates on AFCAT 2017 exam. AFCAT 2017 will be conducted by the Indian Air Force next year and candidates who want to join the Flying, Ground duty and Technical branch of Indian Air Force can apply for the AFCAT 2017. AFCAT 2017 application forms will be available on the official website of Indian air force which is www.careerairforce.nic.in and candidates are required to apply for AFCAT 2017 online only. Below we have mentioned the age limits for AFCAT Exam 2017 for both AFCAT 1 2017 and AFCAT 2 2017. Candidates can check if they can apply for AFCAT exam 2017 and start their preparation as soon as possible.
Flying Branch – Age: 20 to 24 years as on 01 Jan 2018 i.e. Born between 02 Jan 1994 to 01 Jan 1998 (both dates inclusive). (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and Current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 Jan 1992 to 01 Jan 1998 (both dates inclusive).
Technical Branch– Age: 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jan 2018 i.e. born between 02 Jan 1992 to 01 Jan 1998 (both dates inclusive).
GDOC– Age: 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jan 2018 i.e. born between 02 Jan 1992 to 01 Jan 1998 (both dates inclusive).
AFCAT 2 2017 Exam Age Limit
Flying Branch – Age: 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2018 i.e. Born between 02 July 1994 to 01 July 1998 (both dates inclusive). (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and Current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 July 1992 to 01 July 1998 (both dates inclusive).
Technical Branch– Age: 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2018 i.e. born between 02 July 1992 to 01 July 1998 (both dates inclusive).
GDOC– Age: 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2018 i.e. born between 02 July 1992 to 01 July 1998 (both dates inclusive).
AFCAT 1 and 2 2017 Age Limits
20-24 Years: Flying Branch
20-26 Years: Technical Branch
20-26 Years: GDOC
AFCAT 2017 Syllabus
General Awareness: History, Sports, Geography, Environment, Culture, Current Affairs, Politics, Civics, Basic Sciences, Defence, Art etc.
Verbal Ability in English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Testing of Vocabulary, Sentence Completion etc.
Numerical Ability: Decimal Fraction, Simplification, Average, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, and Simple Interest, Profit & Loss
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test section: Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability.
AFCAT 2017 Exam Pattern
The Air Force Common Admission Test will consist of 100 questions and each question will be of three marks. So total marks for all questions will be 300. As far as negative marking is concerned, there is one-third negative marking in AFCAT 2017 exam. For every wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted as penalty.
The AFCAT 2017 paper will consist of four sections:
IAF Meteorology Branch Notification 2016 – 2017 | July 2017 Course.Indian Air Force (IAF) invites applications from enterprising & adventurous Indian Citizens (men and women) as per Citizenship Act 1955 for the following courses commencing in July 2017 for grant of Permanent / Short Service Commission in Meteorology Branch. The last date for submission of applications is 16th July 2016.
COURSES COMMENCING IN JULY 2017
Branch
Courses
Age Limit
METEOROLOGY BRANCH
(a) No. 201/17G/PC/M (Permanent Commission for men)
(b) No. 201/17G/SSC/M & W (Short Service Commission for men & women)
20-26 Years as on 01 July 2017 i.e born in between 02 July 1991 to 01 July 1997. (both dates inclusive)
Educational Qualifications: Post Graduate Degree in any Science stream / Mathematics / Statistics / Geography / Computer Applications / Environmental Science / Applied Physics / Oceanography / Meteorology / Agricultural Meteorology / Ecology & Environment / Geo-physics / Environmental Biology with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together (Provided Maths and Physics were studied at Graduation Level, with a minimum of 55% marks in both).
Indian Air Force Meteorology Branch Pay and Allowances
Pay and Allowances:- Flying Officers will be entitled to Pay in Pay Band of Rs 15,600 – 39,100 per month along with Grade Pay, Military Service Pay, Dearness Allowance, Kit Maintenance Allowance, Transport Allowance. In addition, other allowances are applicable based on nature of duty / place of posting and would include , Field Area Allowance, Special Compensatory (Hill area) Allowance, Special Force Allowance, Siachin Allowance, Island Special Duty Allowance, Hard Area Allowance and Remote Locality Allowance. On successful completion of Training, the newly Commissioned Flying Officers would be entitled to approximate gross monthly emoluments in Meteorology Branch, including Transport Allowance of major cities, of Rss 66,738/–.
Benefits:- In addition to the Pay & Allowances, Officers are entitled to Furnished Accommodation, Comprehensive Medical Cover for self and dependants, Leave Travel Concession, Leave (60 days Annual and 20 days Casual) subject to service exigency, supply of entitled rations, canteen & Officers’ Mess facilities and many more.
Insurance: – Rs. 50 Lakh Insurance Cover (on contribution) is applicable to serving officers.
Physical Standards:
(a) Height and Weight: Minimum height: Men – 157.5 Cms, Women -152 Cms with correlated weight.
(b) All other medical criteria would be evaluated by the Air Force Medical Authorities whose decision on the fitness would be final.
Selection Process: Candidates who are short-listed will be called for testing at one of the Air Force Selection Boards (AFSBs) at Dehradun, Mysore, Gandhinagar, Varanasi or Kancharapara. The testing would consist of two stages:-
(a) Stage-I Test consisting of Intelligence Test along with other tests will be conducted on the first day. Stage-I Test is a screening test and only those who qualify would undergo subsequent testing. All candidates would be subjected to document check to ascertain their eligibility for the Meteorology Branch. Those candidates who either do not qualify in Stage-I testing or do not meet the required eligibility criteria would be sent back on the first day itself.
(b) Stage-II Testing consisting of Psychological Test, Group Tests and Interview will be conducted on subsequent days (Four Days).
How to Apply: Eligible Candidates are to complete the application as per prescribed format and forward the same to POST BAG NO. 001, NIRMAN BHAWAN POST OFFICE, NEW DELHI -110106 by ordinary post only. The postal cover Super-scribe the envelope with ‘APPLICATION FOR METEOROLOGY BRANCH COURSES COMMENCING IN JULY 2017’.
Application must be accompanied with the following:-
(a) One self addressed envelope (size – 23 X 10 cm) with Rs 27/- postage stamp.
(b) Two unattested recent colour photographs similar to the one pasted on the application form.
The last date for receipt of application is 16/07/2016. The Last date for receipt of applications for the candidates who are sending their applications from Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep & Minicoy Islands, Assam, Meghalaya, Manipur, Arunachal Pradesh, Tripura, Nagaland and Mizoram – 23/07/2016.
INDIAN AIR FORCE INVITES INDIAN CITIZENS (MEN AND WOMEN) TO BE A PART OF THE INDIAN AIR FORCE AS COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN FLYING AND GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL) BRANCHES. REGISTRATION FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN ON 01 JUN 19 AND CLOSE ON 30 JUN 19 THROUGH https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in OR https://afcat.cdac.in. Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in July 2020 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Online applications are also invited for grant of PC/SSC for NCC Special Entry Scheme (For flying branch) and for Meteorology Entry. Online examination will be conducted on 24 Aug 19 and 25 Aug 19 for AFCAT exam.
Branches, Course Number and Vacancies:
Disclaimer. Vacancies indicated are tentative and subject to change without notice. Actual intake would depend on organisational requirements, various cadre control mechanisms, availability of training slots and actual number of vacancies accruing in Jan 2020. No representation in this regard will be entertained. There are no intake conduct for Meteorology and Education branches for AFCAT 01/2019 for course commencing in January 2020.
Permanent Commission (PC) for Men. Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve till the age of superannuation in their respective branches as per their rank.
Short Service Commission (SSC) for Men & Women.
The engagement period for Flying Branch (Men and Women) SSC Officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Non extendable).
The initial tenure for Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) SSC Officers would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.
Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: 20 to 24 years as on 01 Jan 2020 i.e. born between 02 January 1996 to 01 January 2000 (both dates inclusive).Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years i.e. born between 02 January 1994 to 01 January 2000 (both dates inclusive).
Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jan 2020 i.e. born between 02 January 1994 to 01 January 2000 (both dates inclusive).
AFCAT Question Paper Sections, Questions Marks and Time
Section
Questions
Marks
Time
General Awareness
25
75
2 hours
Verbal Ability in English
25
75
Numerical Ability
18
54
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test
32
96
AFCAT 2 2019 Timings
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The AFCAT 2 2018 will be the second opportunity served by the IAF to all the Air force aspirants. To get the maximum deserving candidates for the entries, the Airforce authorities have planned a selection eligibility criteria, which is different for the entries of the exam. The qualifying exam will be same for all the aspirants except the candidates, who had applied for the technical entry. They will have to clear an EKT test apart from the qualifying exam. The highlights of the AFCAT 2 2108 are:-
Flying Branch- Candidate must have a graduate in any discipline with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level or B.E/B. Tech with minimum 60% marks.
Ground Duty (Technical)- Candidates must have a graduation level degree in any discipline with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level with minimum 60% marks.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical)- Candidates must have graduation level degree any discipline with minimum 60% marks and obtain 60% marks in Section A & B examination of Aeronautical Society of India or Associate Membership of Institute Engineers (India).
AFCAT 2 2018 Age Limit:
For Flying Branch- 20 to 24 Years
For Ground Duty- 20 to 26 Years
AFCAT Application Fee
AFCAT Online Fee
Rs. 250/-
Meteorology and NCC Special Entry Candidates
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AFCAT Selection Process
Online Exam
Online test will be conducted for AFCAT main paper and EKT paper.
SSB Interview/ AFSB Interview
Selected candidates will face the AFSB interview for the following tests.
Officer Intelligence Rating Test OIR TEST,
Picture Perception & Discussion Test
Psychological Tests
Group Tests
Personal Interview
Conference
Medical Exam
Medical Test for the AFSB Interview recommended candidates
Branch And Course Number
Flying – (206/19F/SSC/M & W)
Ground Duty Technical – 205/19T/PC/ M and 205/19T/ SSC/M & W
Ground Duty Non-Technical – 205/19G/ PC/M and 205/19G/ SSC/M & W
Disclaimer: The vacancies indicated are tentative and subject to changew ithout notice. Actual intake would depend on organisational requirements, various cadre control mechanisms, availability of training slots and actual number of vacancies accruing in July 2019. No representation in this regard will be entertained.
Type of Commission
PC for Male. Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve till the age of superannuation as per their branch and rank.
SSC for Male & Women.
The engagement period for Flying Branch SSC officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Non extendable).
The initial tenure for SSC officers in Ground Duty (Tech and Non-Tech) branches would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.
Eligibility CriteriaFlyingAge – The eligible age for the flying entry is 20 – 24 years as on 01 Jul 2018 i.e. a candidate born between 02 Jul 1995 to 01 Jul 1999 (including both dates) is eligible to apply for the Flying entry.
Educational Qualification
– A graduate candidate with minimum 60% marks and must have scored minimum 60%marks in Maths and Physics in 10+2 in 12th standard.
– B.Tech/ B.E candidates who have scored minimum 60% marks and have scored 60% marks in maths and physics in 10+2 in 12th standard are also eligible for it.
Ground Duty TechnicalAge – The age of the candidate must fall between 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jul 2019 i.e. a candidate born between 02 Jul 1993 to 01 Jul 1999 (including both dates) is eligible for Technical entry.
Educational Qualification – The candidate must have B.Tech/ B.E degree in notified streams as mentioned in the official notification of the IAF with minimum 60% marks and have scored minimum 60% marks in Physics and Maths in 10+2 standard are eligible for technical entry.
Ground Duty Non-TechnicalAge – The age of the candidate must fall between 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jul 2019 i.e. a candidate born between 02 Jul 1993 to 01 Jul 1999 (including both dates) is eligible for Technical entry.
Educational Qualification –
Administration and Logistics – Graduation degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
Accounts – B.Com Degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
Education – Post graduate degree (MBA / MCA or MA / M Sc degree in English / Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Statistics / International relations / International Studies / Defence Studies / Psychology / Computer Science / IT /Management / Mass Communication / Journalism / Public Relation) with minimum 50% marks, along with minimum 60% marks in graduation.
Selection Procedure
– The AFCAT exam is the first stage of the selection procedure. After clearing the exam, the candidates can opt the date and selection centres as per their choice on the portal at careerairforce.
– The screening test is the first stage of the interview, which consists of verbal, nonverbal tests and a PPDT test. The selected candidates will stay at the centres for further selection tests and those who could not qualify it, would be set free on the same day.
– The next stage consists of a personal interview, Psychology and GTO tests, PABT (for flying only), on the last day conference will be conducted after which, the final result is announced. The selected candidates are sent for medical examination.
AFCAT 2 2018 Important Dates
The process of form submission will remain open in the month of 16 June 2018
The process of form submission will close in the month of 15 July 2018
The exam will be scheduled on the last Sunday of August i.e. 26th August 2018.
Conclusion – The candidates have significant time to prepare and compete for AFCAT 2 2018. Those who are appearing in their graduation course as mentioned above in the educational qualification criteria can target the exam. The exam comes with the moderate difficulty level and a strategically approach can bring marks over the cut-off.
Read AFCAT 2 2018 Notification
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AFCAT 1 2018 Apply Online – www.careerairforce.nic.in. Applications are invited from enterprising & adventurous Indian Citizens ( as per Citizenship Act 1955 for the following courses commencing in 2018 for grant of Short Service Commission in Flying Branch and Permanent / Short Service Commission in Technical and Ground Duty Branches.
AFCAT 1 2018 Course List
FLYING BRANCH
No. 205/21F/SSC/M & W ( Short Service Commission for men & women)
TECHNICAL BRANCH
No. 205/22T/PC/M (Permanent Commission for men)
No. 205/22T/SSC/M & W (Short Service Commission for men & women)
GROUND DUTY BRANCHES
No. 204/21G/PC/M (Permanent Commission for men)
No. 204/21G/SSC/M & W (Short Service Commission for men & women)
Age: 20 to 24 years as on 01 Jan 2019 i.e. Born between 02 Jan 1996 to 01 Jan 1999 (both dates inclusive). (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and Current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 Jan 1993 to 01 Jan 1999 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualifications: Graduates (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together and have passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level OR BE / B Tech degree (Four year course) from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together.
Technical Branch – 204/21T/PC/M, 204/21T/SSC/M & W
Age: 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jan 2019 i.e. born between 02 Jan 1993 to 01 Jan 2000 (both dates inclusive).
Ground Duty Branches – 204/21G/PC/M, 204/21G/SSC/M & W
Age: 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jan 2019 i.e. born between 02 Jan 1994 to 01 Jan 2000 (both dates inclusive). Candidates appearing in final year/semester examinations may apply for all courses commencing in January 2018 provided they fulfil the following conditions:- (a) Candidates should not have any present backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks in aggregate in all papers put together up to the last semester / year for which results have been declared at the time of online submission and at the time of SSB
Candidates should be able to provide provisional / original degree certificate issued by University latest 15 December 2016.
AFCAT 1 2018 Selection Procedure
All applicants whose applications are submitted by due date will be called for Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) and Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT) (applicable only for candidates applying for technical branch) to be conducted on Mar 2018 (Sunday) at one of the examination centres mentioned at para 17 (b). Candidates will be required to login to their candidate login accounts regularly for information on AFCAT, EKT (if applicable) and AFSB testing. The AFCAT will be of two hours duration and will contain multiple choice questions on verbal ability, numerical ability, reasoning, general awareness and military aptitude. Sample question papers and syllabus of AFCAT/EKT is available on IAF career website www.careerairforce.nic.in. EKT would be for 45 minutes and conducted immediately after AFCAT.
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, Varanasi or Kancharapara. The testing would consist of three stages as given below.
Stage-I Test consisting of Intelligence Test along with other tests 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. Those candidates who either do not qualify in Stage I testing or do not meet the required eligibility criteria would be sent back on the first day itself.
Stage-II testing consisting of Psychological test, Group Tests and Interview will be conducted on subsequent days (Five Days). (c) For Flying Branch: CPSS (Computerised Pilot Selection System) and or PABT would be administered to eligible candidates.
How To Apply For AFCAT 1 2018
If you meet the eligibility criteria, please click on “CANDIDATE LOGIN” in the career website of IAF www.careerairforce.nic.in and follow the instructions. You are advised to note down Registration number for future correspondence. Candidates are advised to read the notification for AFCAT 01 / 2018 and the detailed guidelines for filling up Online application as given in the website www.careerairforce.nic.in prior to commencement of filling up Online applications. While filling Online application, it is advisable to keep the relevant documents readily available, as details are to be filled as per matriculation & other educational certificates. Please save your recent colour passport size photograph (size 10 to 50 KB) in the computer for uploading it with your Online application form. Please note that utmost care needs to be taken while filling up the Online application. In case any information is found to be incorrect then the candidature is likely to be cancelled at any stage of the selection process. Submission of more than one application will result in cancellation of candidature.
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Serving Airmen are required to apply online at par with other candidates. In addition, Airmen candidates would be required to apply as per the service format as given in AFO 11/ 2017 through service channel. Other government employees also need to apply online after obtaining necessary permission from their concerned departments and they are to produce NOC at the time of AFSB testing.
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Disclaimer: The vacancies indicated are tentative and subject to changew ithout notice. Actual intake would depend on organisational requirements, various cadre control mechanisms, availability of training slots and actual number of vacancies accruing in July 2019. No representation in this regard will be entertained.
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