I was told this by an officer to whom I owe my recommendation. Before going fr SSB 3 times and getting conference out all the three times, I started thinking there is something seriously wrong with my psychology. I kind of developed a stigma about psychology. I was not sure what would I do in my 4th attempt, but once Sir explained me the concept of psychology in his way, I overcame my fear and got recommend too.
Next words are as explained to me by the Gentleman-
Psychology is a test of our mental potential to become and officer. What psychologists does is to find the rare symptoms that we may have, in fact I must say the rarest of rare symptoms For example a certain candidate has a habit of stealing, he may be very good otherwise but that is what he does knowingly or unknowingly because it is habit which he himself can’t overcome. A certain candidate has an habit of lying, come what may he tends to tell lies. A certain candidate is so self centric that he will try to get what he wants even at the cost of others. And so on goes the list of some uncorrectable disorders. This is what is the job of psychologists- to find such weeds and throw them out.
Now let me tell you none of us, I mean none of us, not even a single one of us belong to this category because like I said it is for a rarest of rear candidate. We all who have been bought up by our parent irrespective of which class we all belong to, if u r eligible enough to appear fr the SSB that means your parent have done their part, they have given u a good education weather English, Hindi or any other medium, weather govt or private school, they have done what their part was depending on their financial capacity. Along with Education values are the other thing which they have given us. We all who are at least a graduate, have common sense and have had family values possess a good psychology.
We all possess a good psychology which is potential enough to help us become an officer. None of us have these disorders in us because we have been bought up very well by our parent. So believe that your psychology is good.
Now your next doubt will be then why are we not recommended, the answer is that we are not recommended because we have not done well in Interview or in GTO. The job of psychologists is simple: He neither passes nor fails anybody. After going through our TAT, WAT, SRT, SDT, he gets an IDEA about us and moreover he comes to know if we at all possess those rarest of rear disorders. If at all he finds any case like this (which is not the case with us) then he will straight away give him marks below 50.This candidate stands no chance of passing. One need 90 marks to pass. Now comes the next category- our category, what the psychologist does is he puts us on an border line or average score that is around 75-80. Then he waits till the conference, in conference the psych and GTO has 75 marks each where as the IO has 150 marks alone for the conference. So the psychologist waits for the GTO and IO to give their opinion, if they have passed us then the psych will award us grace marks from his 75 and pass us otherwise he will stay where he was and thus we find that many of us don’t get recommend, so it is not that u have failed in psychology but because in GTO or Interview.
Now the simple answer towards putting up a good psychology is to write and present your Natural self. Be very free of external ideas, borrowed or coached. We all are fools that we don’t listen to the simplest rule of passing the psych test. The Psych himself tells in the instructions as to what is the trick to passing these tests. He tells us- gentleman u are required to write the first impression that comes to your mind. So here is the key- THE FIRST IMPRESSION and we all fail to do that. Coaching classes and people come up with all sorts of rules, for e.g. in WAT they will tell don’t use should, must, don’t write proverbs etc. like this sentence. So somewhere we fail to present our original self. So the best method is to write whatever comes to your mind. Be natural. All stories can’t be good. If you go throw my stories you will find that a few stories are not so very good, they don’t have a very strong theme but may be because I was organized them well and my other good stories have shown the psychologist what he want to see. So give your first impression, stay natural and pass. This is what additional advantage the freshers have in SSB, their psych is uninfluenced.
Like in Cricket the benefit of doubt goes to the Batsman, likewise the benefit if doubt doesn’t go with us. SSB gets to keep the benefit of doubt. So it is very important to present ourselves clearly, if we are not clear then a doubt is created. Psychologist never talks to us so he will not be able to ask you or clarify his doubts, so he keeps the doubt with himself by not recommending. So a humble request BE VERY VERY NATURAL.
Many a times when a certain candidate gets recommended from our batch we say: How could this idiot get recommend? And we punch all our agonies to the poor chap. We may have found that he was not very much involved in the group and always opposed the group or nobody liked him in the group and that stuff, the thing is he was self-cautious but not selfish. And everybody has differences, difference of opinion is bound to happen. We say how he cleared his psych???? The fact is we all cleared psych but this chap he performed well in his GTO and IO and that is why he was recommended.
SO WE ALL HAVE GOOD PSYCHOLOGY. WE ALL ARE PASSED. So the game depends on GTO and interview.
One failure leading to another…it’s been a tough tide all this time. Rough patches that need to be attended were out numbering the capability of patience. In that dark time…I would ask these lines “DO YOU HAVE IT IN YOU”. These words always kept us inspired towards our Goal. It’s your fight which needs to be won among Gentlemen through Gentlemen’s way. Being RECOMMEND is a great feeling in its own way!!! And it’s incomplete unless I thank the people who were there in my struggle for “DO YOU HAVE IT IN YOU”
And through these fights the winning is owed to my Parents & Sis who supported me all this time
To my uncle Retd. Lt. Col BD SINGH
To my close big bro Raj’s lines to keep trying & never let go.
My friend PRASANTH KUMAR from Visakhapatnam & AKANKSHA CHATURVEDI from Indore who helped me in all the aspect to improve my weaknesses & so to perform better in many manner.
And to my group “SSB FROM ALL BOARDS” and “SSB(SERVICE SELECTION BOARD)”
Every SSB have been a learning period in its own way with common denominator of OFFICERS LIKE QUALITY. No wonder why we become more determined toward joining the INDIAN ARMED FORCES. As it’s a Different New life all together. It can’t be bought…only be earned through your PRIDE for Nation & Determination to be worth for it. We become so conscious about the competition that we end up asking the entire query related to performing well & getting selected, that we forget our own “Self evaluation”. Rather it’s the key to our success in this arena from beginning to the end.
Thus Beginning was getting a Book & reading it through. About what does it all involve!!! Still ideas & lines were not clear to me…
May be those content explaining these terminologies were not enough to satisfy me like everyone else.
So Visited a Retd. Lt.Col to know more.
“Got insight knowledge & attributes which play an important role to be through” that’s what I believed.
With all that reached Bhopal with pretty excitement & confidence.
1300Hrs reporting time: was waiting at station. Call letter mentioned “PERSON WILL BE THERE TO ESCORT YOU”. Waited & waited…1430Hrs. To the amusement there was none. So enquire the Coolie about SSB bus & other related queries. Rushed to platform 4 to catch the bus. After reaching the spot found that bus left already. Army Persons were there approached.
them & asked “If any bus will be coming soon”. Their positive response made me relaxed & comfortable.
Reaching Bhopal SSB. Beds were provided with evening tea & snacks. It was all wow to me. Old memories of “RASHTRIYA MILITARY SCHOOL BANGALORE” were getting fresh again.
Document verification started & words like FREHSRES, SCREEN OUT, CONFERENCE OUT/REPEATERS, RECOMMEND…sounded alien to me. Soon the FRESHER tag stamped upon us. Following briefing made clear what all the words refer to. Meeting new friends, dining together, were waking up early…kicking the asses to wake them up…still preserved in memories. Events one after another be serious or silly, had a deep meaning of controversies to our own belief. No wonder why Army Life style is different from the so called Civilian life.
Ladies & Gentlemen sharing my Journey from the BHOPAL FREHSER to ALLAHABAD RECOMMEND. It has been a great journey which will last forever. Met faces with brilliant personality & individuality of their own. Distinguish ideas from optimistic behavior adhering to glorious goal.
DAY 01. SCREENING TEST (2 Intelligence Test, 1 PPDT, 1GD)
(As a FRESHER) Intelligence Test were easy & did all. (Experience) Booklets have changed & new pattern of series have arrived. Don’t allow the witty & easy question to deceive your intelligence. (*Tips: Be fast while attending the Qs).
PPDT: On projector a hazy picture was shown & had to write a story. (As a FRESHER) We can make a movie just finance us. Here need to write a story…no big deal. (Experience) Write a story which is natural in its own way. Don’t use words to describe the character like DISCIPLINED, SINCERE, HARD WORKING, PUNTUAL, LEADER, BRAVE etc. Just mention his/her actions involving these characteristics. Don’t give a problem rather create an event, which is carried out precisely as required.
PPDT to GD: Group members can vary from 16 to 26 (As a FRESHER) Just need to go out there & speak, I am good with my communication. I am good in English as well. Wow this is so easy. My friends know me as a good speaker after all. (Experience) The 1 minute really plays an important role. So do prepare your narration very carefully about what you want to speak & how you will deliver it to the group. Never look to assessors. When GD starts: Give your views when discussion is going healthy, but when it become a fish market @ that time lead the team & put every effort to make them calm down, generate the discipline with understanding decorum. Because it’s obvious: We can’t expect others to listen our views when everyone is shouting. At that time someone need to take command…& that’s your catch.
RESULT ANNOUNCED & SOME ARE IN & SOME ARE OUT
DAY 02. PHYCHOLOGICAL TEST (TAT, WAT, SRT, SD)
(As a FRESHER) Prepared to many words & stories. Knew how to response to situations. I know myself very fairly. Will represent SD in so manner that, they’ll take me in.
(Experience) TAT, WAT & SD come in one column and SRT in other.
TAT: Name your character from different religion like Abhimanyu, Salim, James & Jasdeep. Describe your character in 1-2 lines. As said in Day01 PPDT, create event in the story. Don’t run after ideas to make a problem thus solving it. Event needs co-ordination, group planning, team leader, flexibility, result, effort the so called OLQs. But when it comes to problem: We solve them. Problem then Solution “THE END”
Event then Process to handle “CONTINUES” Never conclude a story. For example…Hero joined engineering in CSE branch in AAA College. From his 1st yr He saw events organized by other departments. When he came in 2nd yr he discussed with his friends about starting a club of CSE. Then they approached the seniors & they supported the view. Together they met the HOD & staff members & laid down there idea. Appreciated By Staff & a go green signal were given. Notice was issued & technical events were organized. Work was divided among the club members. Event was well co-ordinate & gave a technical hub of competition. Hero carried this out till final year. After wards his junior carried out these club activities.
WAT: make positive sentence that come to your mind. Some words can be answered showing your GK or Current Affair knowledge. Words must show your awareness about the nation & international affairs as well. Words show your social aspect & natural habits in day to day life. If words are repeated then give the same response. Now the question comes “WHY???”
Example: Your are given an order-you follow it today
& same order is given tomorrow-you might not follow
SD: Very important & a pivotal part to judge you by being in your shoes. Here need to complete 5 Para in 15 minutes.
What your parents think about you?
What your teachers (If Not in Job) think about you or what your colleague/superior (Is doing Job) think about you?
What your friends think about you?
What person you are?
Finally what person you want to become?
SD is correlated with your PIQ. So take necessary measures about your mentioning to each query asked in PIQ.
Like: You got good* academic record mentioned & not much on your extra* or co-curricular* activity in PIQ. But in SD you are stating that you are average in studies* & good in outdoor activities*. You got a good hand writing (your writing shows that) but you will say “I want to improve my hand writing”. For all these years we learnt how to manage our self with the time provided, but we say “I want to improve my time management”. I take time to dress up; c’mon give it a break. Do you need more of 2 decades to
get these things done? And if you are a REPEATER like me…then BINGO!!! Try to minimize on aspect that shows you haven’t improved since last attempt.
ARMED FORCES need smart people. Who can learn fast & easily!!! Who can adapt to situations with their flexible nature.
YOU ARE COMPETING WITH THE BEST OF CROWD. SO BEAT THE BEST WITH DISCIPLINE & HIT THEM HARD WITH YOUR COMPETITION TO BE ON TOP…!!!
There you have the distorted parts which unlink your parameters on presenting yourself. So take measures to treat your wounded statements, such to make them neat & tidy.
(As a FRESHER) Again I got GD no worries. It’s the same that I have been doing since the day I arrived. 3 minute to prepare then delivering my speech (from 3-4 topics on slip of paper) is so easy. Snake sounds reptile to me…ok will run my race leading others. Will shout like my crazy engineers day during strikes. Will pass the helping materials & will carry on the task in just a swift. They will see me as a leader & potential dependent person. Individual tasks OK will do all, guess will repeat them. Command OK give me 2 person & I’ll complete my task as well as others also.
(Experience) We are smart enough to say what will come after A,B,C…that’s D. Similar with every familiarity of instructions. But listen to every instruction keenly when GTO tells them. Focus your sharp mind & undivided concentration to grasp the atmosphere created by GTO to perform at very best level. Matter of fact, for repeaters the instructions are like printed in our memory. Still pay priority to the GTO for 2 days on GTO ground.
GTO gives 2 topics & we are the boss on 1st part (we believe that). As we get the chance to choose. But we forget that these 2 come from GTO’s mind only. Once again in next GD topic will be GTO’s choice only.
Share your ideas in a healthy manner. When healthy discussions walk its path in GD do participate with sharp ideas. In due course of discussion the fish market scenario will arise. At that moment neither give any suggestion nor will people listen to you. Here is your chance to show your Leadership Quality.
For example: You must have seen a football match. When game is going smooth, everyone is participating in a fair manner. Suddenly a player is hit by the opponent’s team member & small fight starts. What happens at that moment??? Are players continuing the match…Hell NO!!! Someone will make the call, ask them to calm down, tries to co-ordinate the sportive behavior. So that match can start again with discipline & fair play.
Do the same in the occurrence of fish market. Take charge & try to gain control over the crowded ideas. Give others a chance & bring back the necessity condition for discussion.
Slip of paper embedded with 3-4 topics. This Lecturrete decide your command over your tongue. Choose your topic wisely. Speak for 3 min & do conclude your speech before time. *Note: Speak slowly with modulating the voice with high & low pitch. This will make your talks different than your competitors.
Snake Race is the favorite of many & for GTO it has a unique importance. Shout from the starting point till the finish line. Keep
motivating team members. Help the team members while crossing the obstacles.
GTO is designed to test out group dynamics. In simple term our social behavior to perform as par exchanging the ideas & implementing the best. Participate in the task by giving ideas & performing by converting the idea into physical terms with PLANK, BALLI and ROPE & LOAD. Don’t forget your men behind Officer.
At the start of task coming across three ways to start the task, at that moments choose the tough or complex start point. Because reaching at the midpoint of task you’ll find the next level pretty easy. And most of the time easy way leads you to a difficult level. And finding an exit becomes quite difficult.
Completing the task matters less compared to your performance & adaptability to perform with your team member.
Command Task is meant to judge your tuning in between resource management & conveying instructions (which need to be clear & precise). How you use your helping materials & guiding your sub-ordinates to understand your idea thus transferring them into physical work to get across the task. You can say…YOU are the mind & YOUR SUB-ORDINATES are your body parts.
And next phase determines you as one body & mind.
That is Individual Obstacles. Completing the entire task is not important. Rather how you plan or comprehend your strategy to collect maximum points. A task can be performed by many, but one thing that rules them all is smartness. Be smart & strategic to win this part of individuality.
Last but not the least where Army is concerned w.r.t SSB then the GPE plays a vital role to say.
“At 18 you become an adult, Do 5 years in the ARMY & become a man. Lead brave men from front”
These lines sound familiar & to test them upon us SSB lives. And among them GPE is one of the most important edge judging your OLQs. If you like, you can follow these steps 3 steps to complete your GPE.
1st: what is my aim/objective.
2nd: what does it involve. (Example: 8 members, 1 van & cycle etc)
3rd: how far I can plan now.
Divide your man power as needed by situation. Priority is to save life … say most of it. Attend your initial work also. Stick to limitations & utilize the resources in best of means.
PERSONAL INTERVIEW (Can take place from Day 02 to Day 04)
(As a FRESHER) Ok I will be facing series of questions. I am smart in all manners to represent myself. I know my technicalities & a bit of GK & Current affairs. I can pass this with my flair of wittiness. RPQ can answer them all.
(Experience) IO accesses you personally on PIQ ground. You will be delivering your personal & professional life to him. But in the end its you who decide about your flow of interview to be it PERSONAL, TECHNICAL or GK. If your answers satisfy IO in personal aspect then he will carry out the interview on personal ground only. If IO finds your un-comfort ability or low confidence towards personal answers then IO will switch to Technical or GK stuff.
If you don’t know the answer & still want to try (You can Say): Sir, I have a bit/rough/little idea. With your permission I would like to answer or state my point/view. It’s better than “Sorry Sir I don’t know”
If IO says your answer is somewhat correct or wrong then you can say: Sir, I’ll find out!!!
Avoid answering in one word. Try to answer in sentences.
Whatever you say to IO, he may note down those on your PIQ. So to discuss the same with Psychologist. Do not bluff it’ll land you nowhere.
On my part interview went for 50-60minutes. I loved it all along. It went smoothly. Apart from PIQ, the IO asked me about
What’s new between INDIA & PAKISTAN?
What do you mean by Naxalism & how many districts and states are affected?
What is ASCII?
What is peer to peer & client to server?
What was the GD topic in GTO & group views?
What was Lecturrete topic & how it was represented?
Face every question with confidence, which can be summarized from the way of your speed of speech (which you must keep slow &
clear) & modulation (high & low). It’s hard to follow the mantra of “Think before you speak & why this question is being asked”. If tamed, this wildness will surely make you on priority list of PERFORMER.
WHY YOU WANT TO JOIN INDIAN ARMY???
Yes you have the OLQs no doubt in that. And board wants you in the forces. But to ensure in the end, whether they are selecting the right candidate with right aptitude or not…Your answer to this question justifies a lot. So if this question comes be ready (That they like you & you have the potential which is required) with the right answer of your life time ambition.
WHAT WILL YOU DO IF YOU ARE NOT RECOMMENDED???
We can handle multiple tasks & perform well. We have the potential to perform under severe pressure. But when it comes to our future we have one saying “I WILL WORK/LOOK-AFTER/IMPROVE MY LACKINGS/WEAKNESSES & COME AGAIN”. Where is the multi tasking aspect when we want to make our future bright? Does this answer satisfy your IO or CONFERENCE BOARD…NO!!! Need to be prepared for better future competition. Represent your potential to IO & board, share your short term plans.
If not recommended: preparing for higher studies (GATE, CAT, Competitive Exams—Justify your answer why these parameter will suit you), working with consistent effort to raise my position high in job…Be practical in your way of answer, which you are in real life of day to day event.
In the Ending session of INTERVIEW: was asked
Where will you go after everything finishes?
Sir, at the moment I am having nice time with you. Tomorrow I have conference. Then after that I will be going for medicals which will last for about 4-5 days. After the medical result I will head back to my dad i.e. my native place.
What if you turn out to be medically unfit?
Sir, if the condition is such that it can’t be treated then no worries. I am preparing for CAT. And it suits my nature of work. Like HR & Marketing. Will crack CAT & will join IIM & live up to the expectations of my parents & carrying along the responsibility as a responsible son & brother.
Still where will you go, apart from you native place?
Sir, in that respect it’ll be “RASHTRIYA MILITARY SCHOOL BANGALORE” where “Lessons of Valour & Leadership never End” my path finder with my Dad & Sis.
Day 05. CONFERENCE
(As a FRESHER) wow will be facing the brave officers in uniform. Let’s see if they can get better of me. I am not scared (I doubt it). I am dressed well & feel fresh.
(Experience) Prepared to the questions which were asked by IO and could not answer (As said to IO “Sir I will find out”). When bell rings take deep breath & enter the room by asking permission & wish
them with loud confident voice. Carry your smile with eye to eye contact. Give your best!!!
3 Questions were asked…
How was your Stay?
Sir, it was comfortable & nice.
How was the food?
Sir, I loved it!!!
Any suggestions fast?
No Sir…
Ok, thank you. That’s all.
Thank you Sir, Have a good day!!!
10th December 2012 Reported Allahabad & got 11 SSB Board
During Screening Test: Chest No 85, 113 Gentlemen Reported
After Screening Test: Chest No 28
14th December 2012 Got RECOMMEND: Got Chest No “+1”
The journey was really great. Waiting for Merit List which will be coming in 3rd week of March 2013 for OFFICERS TRAINING ACADEMY, CHENNAI. Long cherished dream to wear the OLIVE GREEN UNIFORM is 3 months away!!!
Hope GWGC helps you to get your Goal.
My well wishes to all of you. Perform well & get recommend & join us all on this side of life. Wish You all happy New Year 2013
Jai Hind
Author: Sujeet Kumar Singh
He has tasted success in his 7th attempt, got recommended for SSC-40 Technical Course commencing in April 2013
Hello future air warriors, AFCAT is going to held very soon on 24 Feb 2013. To pass AFCAT written exam, you may need a very sound preparation because you can not underestimate the level of AFCAT written exam. With time, the number of applicants are increasing, so the level of competition.
This guide will tell you about how should you about your preparation to crack written examination of AFCAT. All details will be brief and to the point, this also include basic information for the freshers those who are attending AFCAT first time.
AFCAT stands for Air force common admission test, it is conducted by Indian air force twice every year for the recruitment of men and women in flying, technical and ground duty branch of Indian air force.
AFCAT has following phases:
Apply for AFCAT [ Online only]
Clear written test of AFCAT
Attend AFSB [ Air force selection board] interview.
Get recommened.
Clear your medical examination.
Get in all India merit list.
Join Air force academy.
Syllabus of AFCAT:
General Awareness – History, Sports, Geography, Environment, Civics, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Current Affairs, Politics etc.
Verbal Ability in English – Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary.
Numerical Ability – Decimal Fraction, Simplification, Average, Profit & loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple interest.
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test – Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability
There is no sectional cut off, try to get as many as marks you can score in your strong section.
Cut Off Marks in AFCAT:
Luckily, Indian air force revealed AFCAT cut off marks of last AFCAT examination. The Cut off marks were 141 out of 300, so if you do 48 correct questions that would do. Cut off may increase in AFCAT 2013 so just keep a benchmark in your preparation.
1: How To Prepare For AFCATBy Chandresh:This book is well designed for AFCAT and section wise questions are given as per the AFCAT format.
2: A Modern Approach To Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning: If you are defence aspirant and also attempting other exam then this book is very helpful for preparing Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning questions, you can prepare for AFCAT from this book , for AFCAT just prepare the topics mentioned above.
3:Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examinations: Another good book to prepare for Quantitative aptitude question for any examination , it is very helpful for AFCAT preparation , just prepare the topics from this books which comes in AFCAT under Numerical Ability.
In the group tasks mentioned earlier, the qualities of candidates for working in cooperation with other members of the group are noticed but some of their leadership qualities are not brought to the surface. In order to assess the total personality of a candidate and to enable the hesitant and shy type to come to the limelight, the command task is given.
The GTO selects each member of the group turn by turn to act a leader or commander of the group, so that he is able to display his hidden qualities of leadership as best as possible.
The leader is given a free hand to select 3 or 4 members to form his group.
The GTO then explains the requirement of the task to the leader.
The leader in turn explains the requirement and his plan of tackling the task to the members. Then he allots duties to each member.
Instructions for leaders or Commanders:
The commander should listen to the instructions of the GTO carefully and make a careful mental note of important details.
The first job of the commander is to select the members of his group He has seen all the 8 members working with him in the group and should know the strong and weak points of each member. He knows the requirement of the task allotted to him.
Having selected his team, the commander should think out the solution of the problem.
Having hit upon the best plan, he should explain to the members the requirement of the task, and his plan of tackling it, clearly and quickly.
He should then allot duties to each member for which each one is most suited mentally and physically.
After clarifying their doubts, if any, he tells them to start execution of his plan.
He must issue his orders to the members boldly and in an asserting manner.
The commander must actively supervise the working of the group. He must ensure that every member is giving maximum cooperation and help in the execution of the plan.
If, at any stage, the commander finds that there is a bottleneck and he cannot proceed further in the execution of his plan, he may accept suggestions from his team members, but he will have to lose some marks.
An officer of the Armed Forces has to lead or command his men. He is called upon to address at short notice the men he commands and he must be able to inspire confidence in his men-not only by his action but by his word also. His speech must, therefore, be forceful and effective.
In preparing your lecturette, you have to collect your material from various sources as under:
Note down all ideas about the subject as they occur to you.
Consult reference books, journals, newspapers and take down any new points not covered already.
Discuss the subjects with your colleagues and note down any new points not covered already.
Go through all the above material and select materials of your liking which can fit in the framework of your talk.
Arrange the material selected in a logical order.
Prepare a final draft of your speech.
Divide your speech in three parts as under:
Introduction: It is to establish contact with the audience, to arouse their interest so that they get ready for what is going to come by disclosing and clarifying your subject and stating why the subject is important for them. Remember the maxim ” Well begun is half done”.
The body: This is the most important part as it carries the main message. Make it as interesting as possible. A dull treatment looses its effectiveness. A touch of humour may be helpful.
Summary and conclusion: A summary serves to wrap up the material you have presented. It is not only helpful at the end, but is useful in the beginning and at the end of each phase of your talk.
Rehearse your lecture and limit it to the time allotted.
Lecturette isn’t hard if you go with some preparation, topics in lecturette are very common and general, always choose a convenient topic and prepare well in the given time.
Careerairforce has published a list of candidates and their SSB interview schedule. List contains the names of candidates who have passed written examination of NDA-II 2012, result of NDA II 2012 was declared recently. Candidates will be facing AFSB interviews at Mysore, Dehradun and Varanasi.
AFSB interviews for NDA-130 Airfroce are staring from 21st Jan, time of reporting at AFSB center will be 7:00 am. This list contains the name of candidates who have given airfroce as their first choice.
UPSC/NDA writtent examination hall ticker/ admit card.
Original and photocopy of ID proof, like PAN, College ID, Dependent Card, Voter ID etc.
12th or secondary school leaving certificate for DOB proof [no other docs are accepted]
10+2 certificate and marksheer issued by board, if you are appearing candidate, you have to submit original marksheet/passing certificate by 11 Jun 13 at AIR HQ (VB) and by 05 Dec 13 at Army HQ ( Recruiting DTE.
If you are below 18 years, indemnity bond signed by legal/natural guardian is must, find the sample in the list linked below.
This is an indoor test employed by the GTO to test the planning ability of the candidates. Besides the tactical, administrative and organisational ability of the candidates, their mental alertness, i.e. their power of understanding a problem quickly, finding out its correct solution and then expressing it correctly, and forcefully will come into play.
It is a group task and not an individual task. Therefore, the candidate’s power of working in a team or group and a spirit of give and take is also put to test. Other qualities which are tested are reasoning ability and power of convincing with his arguments.
Instruction for candidates on tackling a military planning exercise or group planning exercise [GPE]
Read the printed instructions carefully and not carefully the minutest details.
Make sure that you have correctly understood the requirement of the problem. If you have any doubts, have these clarified from the GTO.
When the solution is being discussed give your solution with confidence and express it with clarity.
When another candidate is giving his solution, listen to him patiently and speak only when you have really some more rational and constructive suggestions to make. Do not interrupt merely for the sake of speaking.
Try few Military planning/ Group planning exercises now
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Team ssbcrack.com wishes a very prosperous and happy new year 2013 to all defence aspirants, may this year bring to you and your family health, happiness and prosperity. Thank you for supporting this website and believing in it, we have recorded more than 1 Lakh aspirants visiting this blog monthly. Hope your hard work let you taste the success very soon this year.
Some basic advice, mind it informal
Few of you have succeeded in what you wanted to achieve last year, most of you are still waiting for the success, the one who are waiting and still trying, you are the real champs. One who really wants to crack ssb no matter how many time he/she has to visit SSB, just keep on trying, this year is yours.
In this year, lets decide to be focused towards our aim. Try to collect OLQs from day to day life, be disciplined and confident, believe in our strengths and know our weaknesses to improve.
Let’s decide to learn new things this year, good things. So that you have something unique by end of this year.
To all repeaters, don’t stop this year, just go for it, but before going to ssb, ask your self how much you have improved, how confident are you this time and the most importantly, can you face failure this time as well. If you have answers for these, you will not fail this time.
Improve the following:
Social relationships
Communication skills
Physical Appearance
Intellectualism
Be Realist
And know more about yourself.
Though we have already decided to be disciplined this year, in all aspects of life. Make to-do lists, schedule your work, have a time table for important activities, have a backup plan for everything.
Hope in this year, your hard work and luck brings you more than what you deserve. Keep trying keep improving, because I think there is a limit for failures but not for success. God Bless.
Recently Indian army has done some changes in the eligibility criteria for technical entries like TGC and SSC-tech. Though these changes are not declared openly anywhere, but you can see these changes in the call up letter received for SSC-40 technical.
Branches included for Indian army Technical Entries:
Information technology: IT was excluded from tech entries long back, lot of candidates have had suffered from this decision of Indian army, only because army considered CS for technical entries but not IT. IT branch is equivalent to Computer science, this is considered by Indian army now which makes them eligible for technical entries.
Electrical and Electronics: EEE students were exclude from TGC-117 onward though they are eligible for SSC-40 tech because EEE is notified in the SSC-40 tech notification. But now army is considering EEE as equivalent to Electrical Engineering, this makes them eligible for TGC-117.
Instrumentation and Control: This branch is considered equivalent to Electronics and Instrumentation.
Other Branches: If your branch is not included but the other equivalent branch is notified, you can go with equivalency certificate of your stream to the notified stream from the AICTE. This will make you eligible.
All the above is mentioned in the common call letter by SSB Bhopal, but candidates are suggested to check this from army headquarter before assuming any thing.
Candidates applying for Indian armed forces and going for SSB interviews may have following questions in their mind like interview date, call letter, documents required, change of SSB interiview date etc. Below we have 54 frequently asked questions by Indian army aspirants with answers.
Q.1 I had qualified in CDSE. When is my date of interview?
Ans: After the declaration of result by UPSC, the interviews are normally conducted after 45 to 60 days. You can see your SSB interview details on this website.
Q.2 I am doing 10+2. How can I apply to be an Army Officer?
Ans: See the advertisement published by UPSC for NDA in Apr/Sep every year and for 10+2 TES Entry in leading newspapers in Nov/Dec and May/June every year.
Q.3 My parents/friends/roommate got the call up letter, I have not received it. What can I do?
Ans: You can check your interview dates on this website and report for interview accordingly. A sample call letter can be downloaded.
Q.4 I had given the address of Delhi in the application. Now I shifted to Kanpur?
Ans: Check details of your SSB interview on this website. You can download the instructions and report to the concerned Selection Centre. Write an application to the ADG Rtg, Rtg-6, West Block-III, RK Puram, New Delhi regarding change of address.
Q.5 I received your call up letter. What preparations do I have to do?
Ans: Get your rail/bus reservation done at the earliest. Go through the instructions.
Q.6 I am unable to attend the interview on the date given. What should I do?
Ans: Send us an e mail on [email protected] period suitable to you. We will try and accommodate you as per your availability.
Q.7 My parents or relatives or friend or brother or guardian accompanying me. What are the arrangements for their stay?
Ans. There is no accommodation catered for parents/relatives/friends as they are not permitted to enter the Selection Centre premises.
Q.8 My train is getting late beyond its scheduled arrival time at Allahabad. What can I do?
Ans: If you reach the station late, due to late arrival of train then you are advised to report to the Selection Centre directly under your own arrangement.
Q.9 My train is reaching four hours before the time of reporting at MCO Bangalore/Allahabad/Bhopal. What can I do?
Ans: Wait at the waiting room/at station and report to the MCO at the appointed time.
Q.10 If I come a day before, could you entertain me in the campus?
Ans: No, you are advised to report on the appointed day. In case you come early due to unavoidable circumstances then you have to stay under own arrangement in the city.
Q.11 The train passing through my home station reaches two days before the date of reporting. What can I do?
Ans: You are required to report at the appointed time given in call up letter. In case due to unavoidable circumstance you reach before then you have to stay under own arrangements in the city.
Q.12 The train passing through my home station reaches one day after the date of reporting. What can I do?
Ans: Late reporting is not permitted. Get your reservation done in some other train which passes from any other station closer to your home station.
Q.13 Can I bring mobile while coming there?
Ans: No, Mobile and Cameras are strictly prohibited in the Selection Centre premises. However, you can utilize the STD facility on payment at the Centre.
Q.14 I am having problem in my eye sight. Am I eligible for the SSB interview?
Ans: The medical standards for joining Armed forces are laid down. They are different for different categories. For details please visit website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in .
Q.15 I met with an accident and my right elbow got hair line cracks. Can I get a second chance?
Ans: Send your request along with proof to the Selection Centre from where you got your call. We will give you second chance for interview.
Q.16 I belong to a place which is 50 kms away from Allahabad. Can I report to your centre by a motor-bike. If so, what are the arrangements for parking my vehicle in your centre?
Ans: No, No vehicle whatsoever is permitted inside the Selection Centre premises. You are advised to come up to Selection Centre by any mode ie Bus/Train/Taxi etc.
Q.17 I belong to Kanpur. Can I use my father’s car to report there and use it during my stay at your centre?
Ans: No, No vehicle whatsoever is permitted inside the Selection Centre premises. You are advised to come up to Selection Centre by any mode ie Bus/Train/Taxi etc.
Q.18 I haven’t received the regular call letter. Now I receive the absentee call up letter and I couldn’t attend the interview on the date scheduled. Do you give another date immediately?
Ans: No, further date is given after absentee batch. To avoid such eventualities you are advised to visitwww.joinindianarmy.nic.in to see details about SSB interviews well in advance.
Q.19 My sister’s marriage has been fixed a day prior to my reporting at your centre. Can I get a second chance?
Ans: Yes, you can write/speak to the concerned Selection Centre about your problem and get the date extended. You can also contact us on e-mail.
Q.20 I am coming by AC class. What can I be reimbursed with in the form of Travelling Allowance?
Ans: You can only get the Traveling Allowance of entitled class of Railways.
Q.21 I am coming from Mumbai by IAC flight. I want the full charges to be reimbursed. What are the procedures?
Ans: You can only get the Traveling Allowance of entitled class of Railways.
Q.22 What will be boarding and lodging charges during my stay at your centre?
Ans: Your boarding and lodging is free of cost during your stay at Selection Centre.
Q.24 My son is a vegetarian. Is there separate table for the vegetarians?
Ans: Yes, we do cater for all.
Q.25 The documents of my son were deposited in the College or University. You are telling that he should bring the original documents for the interview. What can we do?
Ans: You are advised to get photocopy duly attested by Gazetted Officer while coming for SSB interview. However originals will have to be produced at the time of joining the Academy.
Q.26 I had deposited my certificates in the counselling centre. As per earlier clarification I approached them to give bonafide certificate and they have denied. What can I do now?
Ans: You are advised to get photocopy duly attested by Gazetted Officer while coming for SSB interview. However originals will have to be produced at the time of joining the Academy.
Q.27 I lost my documents in the train. What can I do now?
Ans: You can report to the Selection Centre with your ID proof. We will entertain you.
Q.28 My luggage was stolen by somebody. I do not have anything to come with?
Ans: You can report to the Selection Centre with your ID proof. Your boarding and lodging is free of cost. Meanwhile, you can contact parents/relatives for help if required.
Q.29 I have my local relatives in the station. Can I be permitted to stay there and attend the interview from there?
Ans: No, you have to stay within the premises of the Selection Centre. However, you are permitted to go outside the Selection Centre during your stay.
Q.30 I am a lady candidate. And for the first time I am coming alone from my home. Does any person accompany me from station to your centre and vice-versa?
Ans: As per the details given in the call up letter you report at the appointed date and time. Our representative will receive all candidates at Railway Station and you will be provided transport from Railway Station to Selection Centre. Your boarding and lodging is free of cost along with other lady candidates.
Q.31 I am coming by bus. Please tell me where I have to get down?
Ans: There are two options available:-
Go to the railway station and meet our representative who will accompany you till Selection Centre.
You can directly report to the Selection Centre.
Q.32 My train is late. I will reach the station by 10.00 PM in the night. Can you arrange my reception accordingly?
Ans: If a candidate reaches late and is unable to report at the given date and time then he is required to report to Selection Centre directly. In unavoidable circumstances we can consider the case of candidates.
Q.33 Can you tell me the reporting date of mine at your Centre (The caller doesn’t tell anything about himself)?
Ans: You can visit our website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in for date of reporting. Normally all call letters do have the reporting date.
Q.34 Why are you conducting the medical examination of my son at Allahabad itself?
Ans: Medical Examinations are conducted at the station where SSB interviews are held.
Q.35 I had been recommended at Bhopal for IMA entry. Is there a need to give another interview for my OTA entry?
Ans: No, you are required to give interview only once and you are automatically considered for OTA provided you have given OTA as your choice.
Q.36 I got only three copies of photographs, will you accept it?
Ans: Now a days photographers give your photograph within an hour. Get more copies from photographer once you reach here.
Q.37 Is there any possibility to give the interview in the nearest Selection Centre?
Ans: No, interviews are conducted only at the centres fixed by ADG Rtg.
Q.38 Could you tell me the merit list of my son?
Ans: Merit list of all entries is being made available at our website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. . You can also contact on tele Nos given in the respective advertisements. Merit list is also displayed at candidates Reception Room at the office of ADG Rtg at West Block-III, RK Puram New Delhi.
Q.39 Do you give food and accommodation free of cost or recover at later stage?
Ans: Boarding and lodging is free of cost. No such recovery is done at a later stage.
Q.40 I had opted for Air Force. Why I have been called for an interview at your Centre, which is selecting candidates for Army?
Ans: Candidates who habitually wear glasses are not considered for Air Force. Hence, they are given their second choice and are interviewed accordingly. Also, since Air Force is unable to handle all their candidates, their load is shared by Army Selection Boards.
Q.41 What are the avenues available to me to become officer at intermediate level?
Ans: NDA and 10+2 TES entries are available. Visit our websitewww.joinindianarmy.nic.in for complete details.
Q.42 What are the avenues available to me to join army at Graduate level?
Ans: Following entries are available 1. IMA 2. OTA 3. NCC Special Entry Scheme 4. TGC 5. UES. For complete details visit our websitewww.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Q.43 What are the avenues available to me to join army as a technical graduate?
Ans: Technical Graduate course and UES course for Permanent commission and Short Service Commission are available. For details visit website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in .
Q.44 I have done NCC and obtained ‘C’ certificate what are the avenues available for me?
Ans: Certain vacancies for NCC ‘C’ certificate holders are reserved for IMA and OTA. For IMA you have to apply through UPSC ie combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE) and for OTA through NCC Spl entry Scheme for which advertisement is published in Jun/Jul and Nov/Dec every year. NCC Spl Entry scheme is a Non UPSC Entry.
Q.45 Is there minimum percentage laid down for NDA and CDS examination?
Ans: No, you have to pass your minimum education qualification and appear for the examination conducted by the UPSC.
Q.46 What are the maximum chances I can avail for SSB interview?
Ans: There is no limit laid down. You can appear for SSB interviews upto the permissible age.
Q.47 What are the medical standards laid down to become an officer in the Indian Army?
Ans: For medical standard visit our websitewww.joinindianarmy.nic.in .
Q.48 Do you give any preference to the wards of Armed Forces for SSB interview?
Ans: No, such preference is given to the wards of Armed Forces for SSB interview.
Q.49 If I receive my SSB interview date once, it is possible to fix the same at any other time?
Ans: Yes, If you are unable to attend the SSB interview due to unavoidable circumstance, you can write/speak on tele to the concerned Selection Centre from where you have got the call. They will give you another date for SSB interview.
Q.50 From where can I obtain the form for Non UPSC entries?
Ans: Application forms are published alongwith the advertisement published for different entries. Common application form applicable for all Non UPSC entries can be downloaded from website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Q.51 What are the facilities available for guidance/information/clarification regarding the application form?
Ans: Candidates can contact Additional Directorate General of Recruiting at their Reception Room at West Block-III, RK Puram, New Delhi or over telephone No 011-26173215/011-26175473 on all working days between 0900hrs to 1700hrs.
Q.52 Will I get any compensation if I get injured during SSB interview?
Ans: No compensation will be paid in respect to any injury sustained as a result of test conducted at SSB.
Q.53 Can I submit more than one application form for the same entry?
Ans: No, only one application is required to be submitted.
Q.54 Where do I have to report for interview once I qualify for the SSB interview?
Ans: The interviews for Army candidates are conducted at one of the following centres :- (a) Selection Centre East Allahabad. (b) Selection Centre Central Bhopal (c) Selection Centre South Bangalore
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