It is all about the mindset of people living in a country which decides its growth, India and Pakistan are enemies since long, since our childhood we are taught that Pakistan is our enemy and same with Pakistan. But, will this help us, war never helps any nation, it brings disaster and curse. But, the only way to solve the problem is to educate people and change their mindset. As one of the comments in this video says “Recently Pakistani public figure has stepped up to educate their country…..India is doing same….until we don’t take power away from extremist groups in both countries we won’t move ahead”
Bold operation by Indian Army: Many militants involved in Manipur ambush neutralised in Myanmar. Indian Army on Tuesday carried out a rare cross-border operation into Myanmar, to avenge the killing of 18 soldiers in Manipur last week. In a bold operation, special operation troops are believed to have gone across the border and neutralised a high number of militants.
In a formal announcement, the Indian Army said, “Very specific & credible intelligence inputs revealed that more attacks were planned. Early this morning attacks were carried out along the Indo-Myanmar border.”
“We have enjoyed good relations with Myanmar. We look forward to working withMyanmar for combating terrorism in future too,” the statement said.
It had been confirmed to ET that special paratroopers, on the basis of intelligence inputs, neutralised close to a dozen militants involved in the Manipur ambush.
Last week ET had reported that the perpetrators of one of the deadliest attacks on the Army in recent decades are believed to have crossed back into Myanmar. A day after the attack in Manipur’s Chandel district, a massive operational and intelligence failure had come to light that led to the ambush of the Army administrative patrol in which soldiers could not effectively retaliate, boxed in by an IED blast and multiple rounds of rocket-propelled grenades.
By most accounts, the attackers — which the Army believes is a mixed group of Meitei militants led by the KYKL faction while internal agencies point to the Khaplang faction of the NSCN as the main player — managed to cross the international border into Myanmar by Thursday afternoon last week.
Even as investigations into the motive and composition of the militant group will be carried, an embarrassing operational and intelligence failure came to light for the Army that has ordered a court of inquiry into the incident.
Sources said that several standard operating procedures appear to have been violated, starting with the fact that the critical road opening party — tasked with clearing the route of the convoy — having failed to detect the presence of the militants. While the convoy — consisting of soldiers of the 6 Dogra Regiment proceeding on leave — was a soft target, the militants also managed to box in a leading vehicle the consisted of the elite ‘Ghatak’ quick reaction team of the regiment.
Officials believe that the militants carried out the attack after over two weeks of preparation and deliberately chose a spot for the ambush that fell between the responsibility areas of the 20 Assam Rifles and the 6 Dogra Regiment.
Insurgents ambushed a military convoy in Manipur’s Chandel district last week, killing at least 18 soldiers in one of the worst attacks on the Army in years.
Exercise AJEYA WARRIOR, a Joint Exercise between the armies of India and UK, will be conducted from 13 June to 28 June 2015 at Westdown Camp, Salisbury Plains Training Area, UK. The Exercise is held biannually in the two countries, alternatively. The aim of the Exercise is to build and promote positive military relations between Indian and UK Army and to enhance their ability to undertake joint tactical level operations in Counter Insurgency/Counter Terrorism Environment under United Nations Charter.
A Company strength will participate from a Battalion of the Kumaon Regiment of the Indian Army, nominated for the Exercise. The Indian Army Contingent after reaching the Exercise location at Westdown Camp, UK, will familiarise with the weapons, equipment, tactical drills and orient themselves with the terrain. The Opening Ceremony for the Exercise is scheduled on 13 June and the Closing Ceremony on 28 June 2015 which will be attended by senior officers from both the armies.
Coast guard Dornier aircraft with three crew members missing off Chennai coast. A Dornier aircraft of the Indian Coast Guard, which took off from Chennai airport on Monday evening, has gone missing. The aircraft had three crew members and was on a low altitude flying mission off the Chennai coast.
Chennai airport sources said the plane took off at 6pm. It had an endurance of six hours flight.
Another aircraft which went on a search mission could not find the missing place at its last reported location.
The Coast Guard has launched a search and rescue operation.
The Army’s Daughter Story Will Inspire You. War and nature snatched away her family but could not strangle the indomitable spirit of an 18-year-old girl from Leh who with the help of the Army clawed her way back from despair to emerge as a role model for hundreds of students in the prestigious Army Public School (APS), Dagshai, in Himachal Pradesh.
Tsewang Dolkar of Choglamsar village of Leh passed her Class XII with 89% marks, no small feat for a girl who lost her father, sepoy Pasker Tander, during the Kargil war in 1999 and mother and relatives in the 2010 cloudburst in Leh. A visit to nearby Saboo village had saved her while her sister Kunzand survived thanks to the strong walls of a school hostel. Both were studying at Mahabodhi School near their village when the calamity struck. Rubble had swamped Choglamsar, claiming lives of most of the villagers with whom the two had shared toys and emotions. “When I returned, everything was destroyed. I could not even see the face of my mother for one last time,“ said Tsewang, who along with her sister was adopted by the Army’s Ladakh Scouts regiment in which her father had served. The Army’s western command decided to bear the expenses of the girl, pledging to take care of them till they were settled in their lives. Both were admitted to APS in October 2010.
Also called ‘the Army’s daughter’, Tsewang has decided to dedicate her life to the institution that handed her an opportunity to succeed. T sewang Dolkar of Choglamsar village of Leh said, “Army has given us sec ond life and taught us how to face adversities. It would be an honour if I could join and serve the Army .“ She is eyeing admission in Delhi University under special quota.
She said the school too helped her forget the dark memories, preparing her to face the challenges of life. On their part, school principal S K Mishra called Tsewang a very decent and disciplined girl with strong leadership qualities. Shammi Ahluwalia, an English teacher in the school for the past two decades, said when Tsewang had joined, she was scared and reserved but she amazingly improved and was elected prefect of one of the school houses (Indira). Tsewang is now ready to exhibit her leadership qualities in her second innings.
Indian Football Team Undergoes Army Training. Preparing for the 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification match against Oman, Indian footballers underwent army training here as a new concept in team building exercise.
The training exercise happened at the Army Service Corps Centre here where the Indian players were put through obstacle courses consisting of 21 different barriers and also team building recreational games.
With just a few days left for India’s crucial opener in 2018 World Cup Preliminary Joint Qualification match against Oman on June 11, head coach Stephen Constantine, the brain behind the new idea, said it was good to take time off from a training session to “build the team”.
“In order to build a team of any kind and in any sphere of life, be it in business or corporate world or sports teams, you need people who can work under pressure,” Constantine said.
“You need to see people at their breaking point. By putting the players under extreme pressure, you find out and separate the men from the boys. Obviously the military are experts in putting people in high pressure and difficult situations because they can’t afford the soldier to make a mistake at a critical point,” he explained.
“From our perspective, it helped in team building with players getting to trust each other in difficult situations and fighting against the odds. And both psychologically and physically, we benefited immensely. Whenever the players have a difficult time together, they are mentally stronger.”
Sandesh Jhingan said that “quitting in such situations is uncalled for”.
“Go for it. Not going for it is a problem. At the outset I felt the barriers were a bit difficult. But I went for it; in fact, we all went for it,” he said.
“The initiative was a reminder for all how mentally strong you need to be. There is no place for any negativity. At one moment while crossing on the rope, I knew that if I fell down, anything could have happened. But I backed myself.
Hi, I got recommended in my third ssb attempt from 18 board, Allahabad for India Army through Army Education Corps AEC entry. Course No. TGC 121(Army Education Corps). My last two attempts were through AFCAT and CDS in 2012 and 13 respectively. Both times conference out. My DOB is 14-5-90.
I had crossed the age limit for these popular entries. I was genuinely aimless after my MA(Economics), so went on to do B.Ed. Naturally, I was not happy with this and jobs I was getting were not as per my passion. I was also half-heartedly preparing for Bank PO.
I got a call for SSB as an SMS. I was more than happy. 20 days remaining, I put my mind away from everything else, went to my hostel room and started thinking deeply. This time I was hunting for real knowledge about SSB and the testing process. I was confident and always had great faith on myself even during these hard times that’s for sure. SSBcrack had an article- “5 qualities of recommended candidates” by Tashi. It really moved me. I started respecting the process of SSB and the honesty involved and required throughout the selection process. Studied OLQ’s deeply and introspected myself. One thing I understood was that SSB is not a one man game. It is an indicative model of how you would perform as real officers.
After screening, I was not sure. But I had made it coz I was supportive to all, took good points and defended them and did not show off, kept myself calm and just participated like a member. In psycho, I remembered the mantra- “Quality matters, not quantity and expressed myself clearly(only 38/60 SRT attempted). My GTO was the best part- lot of cooperation, selflessness, indirect leadership, attentiveness, emotional control and constructive contribution to group in discussions…..all suddenly popped up from my core only bcoz I had understood wat ssb is. Yes, I remained focussed at every step.
In my interview, I was the last one, evening time..I kept thinking, ‘ I’ am just going to have a talk with him, nothing to worry’…its right?
IO:- Do you think you are the Hero of your college?
Me: – Yes sir, one may say that. It’s true.
So, I was so confident and honest. I know I can be a good officer, nothing less than that will suits me. Folks, you need to have this opinion of yourself. Live like an officer from now….inculcate that feeling and fire.
By the time conference was about to start, believe me, I had declared myself and my friend to be only to get recommended and it happened. It was all fire burning everything down….the eyes of my master- Osho. I dedicate my success to him. Medically fit without any problems. Joining IMA on 7th July 2015. Please give your valuable comments. All the best and thank you SSBcrack….I finally know, all dreams can come true. – Arun Prakash Singh, Jai hind.
My name is ANKIT SHARMA , I got recommended for TGC 121 entry from Allahabad 34 ssb board in my 6TH Attempt. I am here to share all my experience of ssb during this journey.
I belong to Himachal Pradesh Distt Kangra a beautiful place. MY father is an ex-serviceman retired from the rank of hony. Capt. Since from childhood I want to join army, that olive green dress with shiny stars on the shoulders always motivate me to join army and I always used to tell myself yes ANKIT one day u will have them, As I grew up this dream become my passion. I also gave try for NAVY and AIRFORCE as my major concern was defence, but my priority always remain ARMY.
My journey started from JAN 2014 this was my first ssb of UES navy pilot in this I got conference out during this ssb I don’t know anything about ssb I was little nervous during whole of testing procedure which in results couldn’t make it. Then I realise that I should know more about SSB, start follows the ssbcrack on Facebook, I join Olive green institute for SSB training and I learn a lot from them. After my first ssb I gave three more ssb for TGC 119, SSC 44, AFCAT but sadly I got screened out continuously from three of them one after another this was a huge blow for my confidence , but my AIM was clear that I have to become officer nothing else. I ask my mentors COL. Deejay Chahal sir, COL ASHOKAN K sir, COL GADHOK SIR and They always advise me to self-introspect and bounce back, I follow some post from SSBCrack Facebook page on self-introspection, and I found there was problem in my approach I wasn’t using my original ideas but instead I am using ideas of previously recommended candidates, and I used to nervous during my whole testing process.
Then my fifth ssb came it was AFCAT entry in Dehradun this time I was calm, confident and used to do all task with confidence and smile on my face I used to stick to rules. I was satisfied with my performance my conference was last long up to 10-15 minutes, but I again got conference out , but this time was different I knew I have given my best and there was something in me just need to brush it up more for success.
Then my sixth ssb dates TGC-121 came it was on 29 April 2015 I reach ALLAHABAD on 28th evening stayed there for night and reach MCO on platform no1 at sharp 5.30 AM, there were many more candidate I interact with some of them, then buses came and we reach at ssb centre around 7 A.M. we all had our breakfast there then after having chest no testing procedure start. In OIR I perform average then in PPDT I make story on organising an event in college, narrate my story well (though couldn’t complete it due to shortage of time), participate in GD (said 2-3 points but effectively),
After that result was there I got screened in and I was happy.
Next day in psychology, I stick to instructions wrote only that which came first in my mind (honestly I never prepare for psychology).
My interview was average, but I enjoyed a lot it starts from a firm hand shake and end with that also and with a smile on my face. There were some GK questions and some technical questions, I answered some of them which I knew and said sorry for which I don’t. After the interview, I search answers to those question which I didn’t know in my interview.
My GTO was best I performed well individually as well as in the group. I used to listen my group mates and I was able to give solutions to the group when needed. I speak well in my lecturette topic it was on AIDS. I gave my best in my individual obstacle task (done 14). I enjoyed my command task a lot and my GTO ends with a positive note with a satisfactory smile on my face.
Then the day 3rd of May came my conference wasn’t expecting anything from results, but I was satisfied with my performance my conference last up to hardly 10 sec with the usual question on food and stay. After sometime result was announced and among six recommended chest numbers one was mine I was happy and thanked to my GOD
After that, we stayed for more 6 days for our medicals which I cleared and now I am merit in for IMA , very happy and feeling excited about my new life.
This was my whole ssb experience hope will give u some tips and confidence to keep trying.
Indian Army Dental Corps Recruitment Notification 2018. Applications are invited from Indian citizens, both male and female, for grant of Short Service Commission in the Army Dental Corps. Applications are invited from Indian citizens both male and female, who have passed their final BDS examination & completed a compulsory rotatory internship, for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Army Dental Corps.
VACANCIES: A total of 34 (Thirty-Four) vacancies are available for the grant of SSC to desirous civilian Dental Surgeons.
QUALIFICATION: Candidates must be BDS/MDS (with minimum 55% marks in final year BDS) from a College/University recognized by Dental Council of India (DCI). He/she should have completed one-year compulsory rotatory Internship mandated/recognized by DCI by 31 Mar 2018 and must be in possession of Permanent Dental Registration Certificate of State Dental Council/DCI valid at least up to 31 Dec 2018.
Note: Only those candidates (BDS/MDS) who have appeared in the National Eligibility-cum Entrance Test, NEET (MDS)-2018 conducted by National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi, under the aegis of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, on 07 Jan 2018, at various examination centers of NBE, are eligible to apply. Candidates must submit the copy of Mark-sheet / Score card of NEET (MDS)-2018 along with the application.
AGE LIMIT: The candidate must not have attained 45 yrs of age as on 31 Dec 2018.
Army Dental Corp
Army Dental Corp SELECTION PROCEDURE
Selection procedure shall be as follows: –
(a) Screening for Calling for Interview: Candidates for interview are shortlisted on the basis of the marks scored in the National Eligibility-cum- Entrance Test, NEET (MDS)-2018 conducted by National Board of Examinations (NBE), New Delhi, under the aegis of Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The list formulated will be utilized for screening of candidates in the ratio of 1:10 to be called for interview, i.e. for each advertised vacancy ten candidates will be called for interview.
(b) Interview: Shortlisted candidates will be called to appear for interview before a duly constituted Selection Board, at New Delhi to assess their suitability & merit for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Army Dental Corps. The final merit list for Grant of SSC for all candidates who have appeared for the interview will be based on the performance in the interview alone. The candidates who qualify in the interview will be subjected to Medical Examination.
(c) Medical Examination: All the candidates who are provisionally placed on the merit list will have to undergo a detailed medical examination for ascertaining their medical fitness. The decision of the Medical Board will be final.
Read Official Notification – Will be updated soon
For more information, see Employment News/Rozgar Samachar issue of 05 May 2018. Details of Eligibility, Terms & Conditions, Instructions and Format of Application will be available on the website www.indianarmy.nic.in from 05 May 2018 onwards.
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Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2015. JOIN ARMY DENTAL CORPS AS SHORT SERVICE COMMISSIONED (SSC) OFFICER FOR A PROMISING AND CHALLENGING CAREER. Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for grant of Short Service Commission in Army Dental Corps (AD Corps). JOIN ARMY DENTAL CORPS AS SHORT SERVICE COMMISSIONED (SSC) OFFICER FOR A PROMISING AND CHALLENGING CAREER. Applications are invited from Indian Nationals for grant of Short Service Commission in Army Dental Corps (AD Corps).
Total No. of vacancies – 23
ELIGIBILITY – Army Dental Corps Recruitment 2015
Candidates must be BDS/MDS (with minimum 55% marks in final year BDS) from a College/University recognized by Dental Council of India (DCI) as on 31 Oct 2014.
Should have completed one year rotatory Internship by 31 Mar 2015 recognized by DCI.
Should be in possession of Permanent Dental Registration Certificate valid at least upto 31 Dec 2015.
Should be less than 45 years of age as on 31 Dec 2015.
Only Candidates (BDS/MDS) who have appeared in All India Post Graduate Dental Entrance Exam (AIPGDEE)-2015 held on 24 Jan 2015 are eligible to apply.
Should be medically fit in all respects for service in the Armed Forces Medical Services. (Refer to www.indianarmy.nic.in for Physical standards in Armed Forces Medical Services).
NOTE: Candidates are advised in the their own interest to undergo a preliminary medical checkup for wax in ears, DNS, defective colour vision, over weight/underweight, piles, gynaecomastia, tonsilitis and varicocle before reporting for the SSC interview.
EMOLUMENTS: The candidates on commissioning in AD Corps will be granted rank of Capt in the pay scale PB-3 (17160-39100). They will be entitled Grade Pay of Rs 6100/-, Military Service Pay (MSP) of Rs 6000/-. Non-practicing Allowance (NPA) at the rate of 25% of the Basic pay+ Grade Pay + MSP and DA as admissible. In addition, entitled rations, subsidized accommodation and allied facilities shall be provided. MDS degree holders will be eligible for PG allowance of Rs.1500/- p.m. or ‘specialist pay’ after undergoing the laid down procedure. Officers are also entitled to 60 days Annual Leave & 20 days Casual Leave, LTC, free Medical facilities for self and family including dependent parents, Group Insurance, unit canteen facility etc., as per the existing rules.
TENURE OF ENGAGEMENT: The SSC tenure is of 5 years extendable by another 9 years in two spells; first of 5 years and second of 4 years (total SSC tenure 14 years) for those who are willing to continue subject to availability of vacancies and meeting the laid down eligibility criteria for grant of extension as per extant policy. On completion of 2 years service as SSC officer, they are eligible to apply for limited number of vacancies available for Departmental Permanent Commission (DPC) provided they do not attain the age of 30 years (for BDS candidates) and 35 years (for MDS candidates) on 31 Dec of the year of application for DPC, in accordance with the relevant rules, as amended from time to time.
PROVISION FOR PG COURSE: Permanent Commissioned officers after completion of 4 years of physical service are eligible for in service professional career enhancement (MDS) as per extant Training Rules applicable to Dental Officers.
PROMOTION: SSC officers are eligible for time bound promotions up to the rank of Lt Col. On grant of Permanent Commission (PC), officers will be eligible for time bound promotion up to the rank of Lt Col, thereafter up to the rank of Lt Gen by selection. Candidates who hold three years MDS Degree at the time of joining service will be eligible for three years antedate seniority as per extant rules i.e. they will be promoted to the rank of Substantive Major on completion of 1½ years service, whereas, candidates with only BDS Degree will be promoted after 4 ½ years.
ENTITLEMENT: Candidates are entitled “To and fro” second class railway fare by Mail/Express train or actual cost of bus fare if the mode of travel is by bus and DA at prescribed rates for the days of halt at Delhi. Candidates appearing for the second or subsequent time are not eligible for the above entitlement.
WHOM TO APPLY: Interested candidates should apply as per attached specimen format, to the following address: Director General Armed Forces Medical Services (DGAFMS/DENTAL-2) Room No. 25, ‘L’ Block Ministry of Defence New Delhi-110001
Please read instructions carefully before filling up the form. Incomplete application will be rejected.
The completed applications along with all the necessary enclosures should reach latest by 15 Jul 2015 at above address by Registered/Speed Post only.
Candidates who have applied in past may also apply, if desirous and if they fulfill the eligibility criteria.
Small Aim Is A Crime, Have A Great Aim In Life: Kalam. During a visit to to IIT Bombay recently to participate in the Techfest, Dr APJ saw a young girl raising her hands. According to a Kalam aide Srijan, she apparently asked a question. “Sir! Can I shake hands with you?”. Dr Kalam said: “Yes! Of course! Come here”. The former President shook hands and made her repeat his know famous oath — Small aim is a crime!
“In order to build a team of any kind and in any sphere of life, be it in business or corporate world or sports teams, you need people who can work under pressure,” Constantine said.
