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NCC-33 Special Entry Men SSB Interview Dates

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Joinindianarmy has published the list of 3478 male candidates for NCC-33 ssb interview, special entry course which is going to commence in April 2013. This course is going to commence in OTA- officers training academy, chennai, course duration would be around 49 weeks. Selected candidates will face ssb interview at Allahabad, Bhopal and Bangalore as per their allotment list.

Also Check: NCC-33 Women SSB Interview Dates 

ncc 33 ssb interview dates
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No. of candidates allotted to respective SSB board: 

  • Allahabad: 1738
  • Bhopal: 1044
  • Bangalore: 695

SSB Interview Dates Men:

** SSB Dates may get published with time, for official details keep checking joinindianarmy.nic.in.

25 Most Common Words in WAT

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Word association test is one to the four tests conducted in psychological test in ssb interview. What matters in WAT is your speed of writing and thinking. WAT is a series of words, shown to candidates one by one, each word will remain on the screen for 15 secs and in this duration candidates have to think and write the sentence came in their mind.

Also Check: 10 things that IO dont like in a SSB candidate
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One must be fast enough to attempt all 60 words in WAT, though it won’t cause any problem in your final performance if you miss out few words, but what matters is the quality of your responses. WAT is difficult because it gives you very less time to think or think good enough, in other words, you have very less time to manipulate your thoughts to write the best response. So, if you want to score well in WAT, only thing you can do is start practicing different WAT words.

25 Most Common Words Comes in WAT:

  1. Dark
  2. Beat
  3. Alone
  4. Organize
  5. Heat
  6. Ability
  7. Beware
  8. Bolt
  9. Boast
  10. Sputnik
  11. Award
  12. Power
  13. Defeat
  14. Lure
  15. Behave
  16. Cooperate
  17. Duty
  18. Discipline
  19. Lead
  20. Problem
  21. Wisdom
  22. Noble
  23. Luck
  24. Fear
  25. Government
These are few words which are common in most of the WAT conducted in different SSB Boards. You can write the answer for these words in the comment box below. After few days best selected responses will be posted against each words.

Angad’s SSB Interview Experience In 1 AFSB Dehradun

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1 afsb dehradun NDA candidates

I was having a different feeling as there was just 1 week left for the ssb interview, this was my 5th time, earlier I got conference out 4 times, and this time I made each and every possible step to live up to the level of expectations of the Interview.

My interview was scheduled on 10 Sep in 1 AFSB, Dehradun. We had to report at 7 in the morning, I reached there and found a medium crowd of the candidates. Then we were taken to the selection centre. Total of 102 candidates reported there. I was familiar with this amount of crowd (it is still very less as compared to TGC entry). We were given chest numbers and mine was 99 (just like Sachin Tendulkar) then we were sent for the OIR and the PPDT.  I had a good group discussion and narrated the story well.
 
When the results were out, 61 were selected and I was the last chap to be given the chest no, yes my chest no. was 61, after that we were suddenly sent for the psychology tests, in my words, if you do well in psychology you have an upper hand. My psychological test, this time went awesome and was able to do 42 SRTs, earlier I attempted all 60 SRTs, but this time it was limited to 42, after that we were given PIQ forms.  We filled it at night and gave it to the DSO [ Duty Selection Officer].
NDA SSB Candidates

 

Next day we had our GTO tasks. My group was good, so the GD, GPE went good.  Also PGT, HGT were good too. We were able to do all 4 tasks in just 20 minutes, HGT was easy too.
 
Then COMMAND TASK, I got the difficult task in the group and he made it more difficult by minimising the sources I had, but I did it.
Lecturette was good too and I knew that GTO has passed me and the day was over. I was left with my interview and that occurred on the 3 day of ssb, it was not good.
 
I was interviewed by the Deputy President and he was not satisfied with my effort and pressured me a lot. My first question was regarding my all last attempts , why was I not able to clear, what have I done now, ranging to college friends, teachers , parents and lot of knowledge of ARMY( still I don’t know why he asked me about ARMY) but at last he was grilling me around GK and technical questions. At last I knew I didn’t perform well in my interview, but the show must go on.

During these days I was familiar with all the 60 candidates as I was the biggest repeater and I have no problems making friends and also guided all the fresher about the ssb interview procedure. Well, all were expecting my selection and also I had a feeling that this time I might sail through the ssb.
 
Last night before the conference we enjoyed a lot, did a lot of pranks, played games and did full masti. Now it was the last day and the CONFERENCE, that day you will become the true follower of god. Different thoughts occur in your mind. Well I was the last candidate, so I had to wait quite a long time.
 
Finally when chest no 60 came out, it was my turn, there was an insane feeling in my stomach and then what happened was totally insane. I was called in the conference room after 30 minutes and I heard the voices of the officers were discussing about me. I went inside and greeted them. I was asked questions regarding the previous attempts and this attempt.
 
They also asked about my determination and few normal questions and it was over. I thought I have a chance, then I moved back to the hall where all the remaining 60 were sitting, when I entered all of them pounded over me as it took almost 40-45 minutes in my conference and all were sure that this time our Paaji( all called me paaji )will clear for sure.
 
It was the result time, and I was not selected. Total of 16 were selected and I was not among them. I was shocked for a moment and then a strange thing happened, all the 16 selected candidates rushed towards me and hugged me. One chap even started crying for me, then I consolidated him, it was really difficult for me at that time. It was a very rare moment of my life which I can’t forget in my entire life time. Then we were moved back to the station. It was my last attempt for NDA, felt like my dream was like a bubble which has been burst now.
 
Then I realised that you have to perform well in each and every task to get recommended. I was feeling bad, but still nothing can stop me from joining the forces because one thing that I know is that winners never quit, they keep on trying just like Capt Vikram Batra, PVC, who got selected 11 time, and I know that I have “it” in me.
 
I will be an armed forces officer either flying SU-30 MKI or guarding the country in PARASHUTE Regiment.
Friends keep on trying, dont stop till you achieve your AIM….
JAI HIND

Also check: SSB Interview Questions Answers

ssb+nda Author: Angad Singh: He is a student of Mechanical 3rd year, studying in Punjab university. His favorite movie is LAKSHYA. One thing he has learnt in life is that don’t stop till you achieve , despite of facing hardships and failure one must keep on going and improving himself.

Knock Knees Problem And Treatment [SSB Interview Medical]

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Knock knees can be one of the reasons to be unfit for Indian army or Indian defence forces. If you have knock knees then you will be declared as unfit during ssb interview medical examination. This medical condition is very rare, but few candidates may have knock knees, also, sometimes candidates misunderstands about knock knees problem and take tension unnecessarily.
Let’s discuss what is knock knees and how it affects your medical extermination in ssb interviews.

What are knock knees? 

Knock knees are deformities at the knee, in which knees of a standing person touches each others but not the ankles. In other words, in a normal standing position, a person with knock knees has gap between ankles  but not between knees.

Do I have knock knees problem? 

Most of the candidates are not aware of the procedure by which a medical officer check knock knees, so they just keep worrying by checking themselves in different ways. The correct way is to stand simply and keep very little gap(3 inches) between your ankles, check whether your knees are touching or no, even if it is touching a little, it is just normal. Real knock knees problem won’t let your ankles touch each other. Check the below picture for more clarity on this.

bowlegs knock-knees and normal legs
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Treatment and Exercise for Knock Knees 

Knock knees problems basically starts from childhood and gets cured by its own as we start growing, but some of us do not get the proper development of bones which leads to knock-knees. This problem won’t let us to walk or run freely, which makes it a reason to be unfit for Indian armed forces. Candidates with little knock knees can start exercising and yoga to cure this problem, few of the exercise and treatments for knock knees are:
  • Take vitamin D and calcium supplements, vitamin C supplements.
  • Virasana, or hero pose, is effective in treating flat feet and knock knees.
  • Keep a block between thighs and try to move your legs as close as you can, hold it for 3 mins, keep repeating.
  • In a standing position, bring the legs 4 feet apart and stretch the arms out to the side. Turn the right toes to the right and deeply bend the right knee. Activate the arches and keep the right knee touching the wall. Hold for 30 seconds and repeat on the other side.
  • For more on knock-knees treatment do refer: livestrong.com
Do not misunderstand this problem, hope this article clears most of your doubts  you are suggested to consult a physician for proper care and treatment, this post is just for basic information on knock knees.
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CDSE I 2013 Notification 2013

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UPSC published CDSE (I) 2013 notification and it will conduct the examination for CDSE (I) 2013 on 17th February, 2013, for admission to the Army, Air Force wings and  Navy of the IMA for the 136th Course & SSC 99th, 13th OTA,  195th Flying Course and Naval Academy commencing from July 2014 respectively.

Also Check: CDSE 2013: How to apply online ??

Important Dates 

Application Online Date: 10-11-2012
Last Date for Online Registration: 10-12-2012
Date of Exam: 17 Feb 2013
Likely Result Date: June-July 2013
Likely SSB Date – Aug to Oct 2013 ( Varies with IAF, Naval and OTA SSB Interviews)

IMA passing out parade

Am I eligible ? 

Qualification:

  • IMA– Male: Degree of a recognized university or equivalent.
  • IAF– Male: Degree of a recognized University (with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
  • OTA– Male and Female: Degree of a recognized university or equivalent. 
  • NA– Male: B.Sc (with Physics & Mathematics) or Bachelor of Engineering.

Age: 

  • Indian Military Academy Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd Jan,1990 and not later than 1st Jan,1995
  • Naval Academy Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd Jan, 1992 (2nd Jan, 1990 in case of Naval Wing ‘C’ Certificate holders) and not later than 1st Jan, 1995 
  • Air Force Academy Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd Jan, 1991 and not later than 1st Jan, 1995
  • Officer’s Training Academy Male candidates (married or unmarried) born not earlier 2nd Jan, 1989 and not later than 1st Jan, 1995
  • Officer’s Training Academy Female candidates (married or unmarried) born not earlier 2nd Jan, 1989 and not later than 1st Jan, 1995

Vacancies Per Course 

  • IMA -136th Course Jan, 2014: 250 [includes 32 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Army Wing) holders] 
  • Naval Academy Jan, 2014 Executive (General service/Hydro): 40 [including 6 reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders (Naval Wing)]
  • AFA, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Jan, 2014 i.e. No.195th F(P): 32
  • OTA, Chennai  99th SSC Course (for Men)  April, 2014 :175
  • OTA, Chennai  13th  SSC Women Non-Tech April, 2014: 12 

Important Points

The result of the written part of the examination is likely to be declared in the month of June, 2013

How to apply?

Candidates are required to apply online by using the website upsconline.nic.in. Detailed instructions for filling up online applications are available on the above mentioned website.


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Indian Navy Recruitment For Logistics/Education/NAIC Notification 2013

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Indian Navy invites young graduates to join short service commission in logistics and permanent commission in education cadre and NAIC [Naval Armament Inspection Cadre] for the course going to commence in June 2013. All candidates meeting the eligibility can apply online from nausena-bharti.nic.in.

What is the eligibility Criteria ?

Age: 21 to 25
Education: Graduate or Post Graduate

Indian Navy MARCOS
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Stream wise cut off %

Branch/ Cadre Basic Qualification Stream Minimum Percentage
PC(EDU) M.Sc(Physics) with Maths in B.Sc Physics 50
PC(EDU) M.Sc Operational Research/ Analysis 50
PC(EDU) M.Sc Meterology/ Oceanography 50
PC(EDU) M.Tech Meterology/ Oceanography 60
PC(EDU) M.Sc(Maths) with Physics in B.Sc Maths 50
PC(EDU) B.Tech Mechanical 60
PC(EDU) B.E Mechanical 60
PC(EDU) M.Tech Mechanical 60
PC(EDU) B.Tech Information Technology 60
PC(EDU) B.E Information Technology 60
PC(EDU) M.Tech Information Technology 60
PC(EDU) B.Tech Computer Science 60
PC(EDU) B.E Computer Science 60
PC(EDU) M.Tech Computer Science 60
PC(EDU) M.A(English) English 50
PC(EDU) M.A(History) History 50
PC(EDU) MCA NA 60
PC(EDU) B.Tech Telecommunication 60
PC(EDU) B.Tech Instrumentation 60
PC(EDU) B.Tech Electronic and Communication 60
PC(EDU) B.Tech Electrical 60
PC(EDU) B.E Telecommunication 60
PC(EDU) B.E Instrumentation 60
PC(EDU) B.E Electronic and Communication 60
PC(EDU) B.E Electrical 60
PC(EDU) M.Sc Atmospheric Science 50
PC(EDU) M.Tech Atmospheric Science 60
PC(EDU) M.Tech Instrumentation 60
PC(EDU) M.Tech Telecommunication 60
PC(EDU) M.Sc Chemistry 50
PC(EDU) M.Tech Electronics and Communications 60
PC(EDU) M.Tech Electrical 60
SSC(LOG) B.A(Econ) Economics 70
SSC(LOG) M.A(Econ) Economics 70
SSC(LOG) B.Com NA 70
SSC(LOG) M.Com NA 70
SSC(LOG) MBA NA 70
SSC(LOG) BBA NA 70
SSC(LOG) BBM NA 70
SSC(LOG) MCA NA 70
SSC(LOG) BCA NA 70
SSC(LOG) B.Sc Information Technology 70
SSC(LOG) M.Sc Information Technology 70
SSC(LOG) B.Tech Any Discipline 70
SSC(LOG) B.E Any Discipline 70
SSC(LOG) B Arch NA 70
SSC(LOG) ICWA NA 70
SSC(LOG) Chartered Accountancy NA 70
SSC(LOG) PG in Material Management NA 70
SSC(LOG) B.E Civil Engineering 70
SSC(LOG) B.Tech Civil Enginnering 70
PC(NAIC) B.Tech Electronics & Telecommunication 60
PC(NAIC) B.E Electronics & Telecommunication 60
PC(NAIC) B.Tech Electronics & Communication 60
PC(NAIC) B.E Electronics & Communication 60
PC(NAIC) B.Tech Mechatronics 60
PC(NAIC) B.E Mechatronics 60
PC(NAIC) M.Sc Electronics 65
PC(NAIC) M.Sc Physics 65
PC(NAIC) B.Tech Mechanical 65
PC(NAIC) B.E Mechanical 65
PC(NAIC) B.E Electrical 65
PC(NAIC) B.Tech Electrical 65
PC(NAIC) B.Tech Electronics 65
PC(NAIC) B.E Electronics 65
PC(NAIC) M.Sc Physics 60
PC(NAIC) M.Sc Electronics 60
PC(NAIC) B.Tech Mechanical 60
PC(NAIC) B.Tech Electrical 60
PC(NAIC) B.E Mechanical 60
PC(NAIC) B.E Electrical 60
PC(NAIC) B.E Electronics 60
PC(NAIC) B.Tech Electronics 60

How can I apply ?

  • Eligible candidates can apply it online from the Indian Navy website now. 
  • Print two copies of the online Application Form having the system generated Roll Number. 
  • One copy of this application form is to be duly signed and mailed (posted) to Post Box No. 04, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi – 110 021 along with the following documents:-  Self attested photograph,attested photo copies of 10th and 12th class certificates along with Mark Sheets, other educational certificates and mark sheets of all semesters/ years.
  • Send the Application by normal post also superscription is to be made on envelope : ONLINE Application NO. ______ APPLICATION FOR SSC LOG/ PC EDUCATION/ PC NAIC -Jun 2013 COURSE” Qualification ______ Percentage ______%.

Important Dates:

Date of Commencement of Online Application: 09-11-2012
Last Date Of Online Submission of Application: 23-11-2012
Last Date Of Receipt of Online Application at Naval Head Quarters : 03-12-2012

Note:

  • Apply only once even when you are eligible for more than one entry.
  • Online application printout must be posted for successful candidature.
  • Cut off  % may not change and has to be followed.
  • Only shortlisted candidates will get the Navy ssb interview call letter. 
  • Final year students are not eligible.

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10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Notification 2013 Navy

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Indian navy has published the notification of 10+2 B.tech cadet entry notification for the course which is going to commence in June 2013. All candidate with the minimum 70% in physics, chemistry and maths (PCM) in their intermediate can apply for this entry. One must apply online from nausena-bharti.nic.in only. 


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What is the eligibility criteria?

Age: 17 to 19½ years
Educational Qualification: Passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 Pattern) or its equivalent from University/Board with at least 70 % aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and at least 50% marks in English (either in Class X or Class XII).

Physical Standards:
(a) Height and Weight. Minimum height – 157 cms with correlated weight as per age.
(b) Eye Sight. The minimum acceptable vision standards for distant vision is 6/6, 6/9 correctable to 6/6, 6/6 with glasses. Should not be colour/night blind.
10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Permanent Commission
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How can I apply?

  • Candidates interested to apply for this entry can apply it online from the Indian Navy website now. 
  • Print two copies of the online Application Form having the system generated Roll Number. 
  • One copy of this Application Form is to be duly signed and mailed (posted) on or before 05th Dec 2012 to  Post Box No. 04,GPO New Delhi 110001 along with the following documents:- Self attested photograph, Attested photo copies of 10th & 12th class certificates and Mark Sheets.
  • Send the Application by normal post also superscription is to be made on envelope : ONLINE Application NO. ______ APPLICATION FOR PERMANENT COMMISSION IN 10+2 B.TECH CADET ENTRY 2013″ Qualification ______ Percentage ______%.

Important Dates:

Date of Commencement of Online Application: 09-11-2012
Last Date Of Online Submission of Application:  25-11-2012
Last Date Of Receipt of Online Application at Naval Head Quarters: 05-12-2012

Note: Only shortlisted candidates will be called for Navy SSB interviews. Cut off % for this entry will be decided by Navy.

Also Check:  TES-29 Technical Entry Scheme Indian Army

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TES-29 Technical Entry Scheme Notification

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Indian army published notification of TES-29 (10+2) technical entry scheme July 2013 course, invites unmarried males candidates who have passed 10+2 examination with Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics also know as PCM. Selected candidates will go through 4 years of basic military training and technical training thereafter. 


Apply Now: TES 31 Notification

What is the eligibility criteria ? 

Age: Not below 16½ years and above 19½ years i.e. the candidate should not be born before 01 Jan 1994 and not after 01 Jan 1997 (both days inclusive)

Educational Qualification: Passed 10+2 Examination or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 70% marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics from a recognized education boards.

technical entry scheme tes 29

TES-29 Selection Procedure? 

  1. Short listed candidates will be called for SSSB interview at Bhopal, Bangalore or Allahabad Feb/Mar 2013 onward.
  2. SSB interviews is five days.
  3. Recommended candidates at the SSB will be required to undergomedical test lasting 3 to 5 days.
  4. All merit in candidates will be appointed for training in the order of merit.
  5. Basic military training for1 year at OTA Gaya (Officer Training Academy Gaya).
  6. 3 Years of technical training at CME Pune, MCTE Mhow and MCEME Secunderabad.
  7. Post commission training of 1 year at CME Pune, MCTE Mhow and MCEME Secunderabad.

Important Information:

Vacancies : 85
Type of Commission : Permanent 
Training Period :  5 years.

How can I apply ??

1. Candidates must apply online from joinindianarmy.nic.in.
2. Candidates must enter their particulars in the online application correctly.
3. After submitting the form an acknowledgement with a Roll number will be provided to the candidate.
4. After submitting online application, candidates are required to obtain two copies of the application printout and the Roll Number generated by the system.
5. Send one copy to  “Additional Directorate General of Recruiting (Rtg-6), TES Section, West Block-III, R.K puram, New Delhi- 110066”, duly Signed and affixed photograph attested by a gazetted officer of Central/State Govt. Photocopies of Class 10th Certificate/Mark sheet showing date of birth and 12th Class Certificate along with mark sheets duly attested by Gazetted officer.
6. Write “Online application 10+2 TES and the Roll No…. and PCM %age” boldly outside the envelope.
7. The second copy of the printout of application form along with the Roll No and all the above certificates in original are to be carried to the Selection Centre by the candidate for the SSB interview.

Important Dates: 

  • Online Application Start Date:  06 Nov 2012
  • Online Application Close Date: 03 Dec 2012
  • Last date of receipt of online form:  10 Dec 2012
  • SSB dates: Feb/Mar 2013
  • Merit List: June 2013
  • Training: July 2013

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Ashish Jha Recommended In Meteorological AFSB

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Myself Ashish Jha who recently got recommended from AFSB, Varanasi for 74th Course Meteorological branch. I was really unaware about the procedure and methodology of SSB but I get through. One important aspect or you may say experience after my SSB is ‘To be the fresher is the golden opportunity’ and ‘You only need to enjoy all the task’.

When I went to AFSB I prepared myself for being natural in the whole interview, to be raw for trainability, not to show attitude to any JCO’s, assessors, batch mates and make friends. The journey of my experiences of AFSB success is as follows.

1. DAY-1(Screening):

First I prepared best for verbal & non-verbal test that really helps much because this in turn improves my OIR-Officer’s Intelligence Rating. Many people consider this test unimportant but this best OIR will take to achieve good grades.

2. DAY-1(Screening):

I made simple social story for the picture I got on my screening day-hazy picture and as per my perception ‘A lady cooking food and provides it to villagers free of cost’. Friends when I went for discussion I first narrated my story in very simple way and when I undergone discussion I forget my own story and concentrate on other stories and finding out the most common theme from all the narrations. After getting enough points from other’s stories I started discussing about the common theme while rest other busy in discussing their own story, friends I think this helps me much to display my quality of co-operating the group and team building.

3. DAY-1(Psychology):

On the same day of screening after getting positive result we all screened in candidate sent for psychology package that includes-TAT(12 story = 11 pict. & 12th blank), WAT, SRT. Friends I had not skip a single WAT and SRT; I just answer my basic responses for 60 WAT and 60 SRT. In TAT I cooked all simple, short and sweet stories.

4. DAY-2(Interview):

After satisfactory completion of psychology I put through the interview which is nothing but the formal interaction with president of board. As per my understanding he (interviewer) link my every statement with my body language & confidence and they don’t need fluent English for communication they were there just to see your confidence & commitment towards this service.

5. DAY-3 & 4(GTO-I & II):

GTO-I & II which were really good and satisfactory. The most important recipe for this task is to enjoy them all with your batch mates.

6. DAY-5(Conference):

When I come to know about my recommendation it was unbelievable for me. I had been asked only one question in conference ‘How do you prepare for SSB’ my natural reply was- One of my friend guided me about this and I fulfil his dream of being recommended from SSB.

SSBCrack: If you are interested to share some articles please get more information on how to from here.  I thanks all warriors those who have shared some piece of their experiences and knowledge here.

Also read: How to make stories in TAT

recommended+in+met+IAF Author: Ashish Jha: He is an aspirant of IAF, he got recommended in Meteorological branch of Indian air force.

SSB Interview Preparation From Scratch 2020

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Have you seen Lakshya, Border, LOC or any other flick recently, so are you a new defence lover now, with a zeal of joining Indian armed forces, this post will help you to understand few very important and crucial stages related to ssb interview preparation. Preparation for Indian defence forces is somewhat different from other preparation. Lets talk more about it.

How to become an officer in Indian Defence: 

  • Step 1: Choose from various entries according to your age, gender and qualification.
  • Step 2: Prepare for written test and clear it.
  • Step 3: Prepare for SSB Interview [5 days] and get recommend (do coaching).
  • Step 4: Prepare for Medical examination [ 6- 8 days, only for recommended candidates](be healthy).
  • Step 5: Wait for all India merit list (do prayers).
  • Step 6: Join the academy, if in merit.  
 
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Step-1: Various Defence Entries During Schooling and Graduation :

Your initial stage starts when you realize that you actually wanted to join Indian armed forces. When you start searching for the defence interviews and related preparation methods. Some of you might enter this stage in 11th or 12th standard on the other hand some may realize it in graduation or after graduation. Let’s see what are the option available for you to apply.

1. Entry in NDA: It stands for National Defence Academy, This is still the most common and the most preferred entry into the forces. The NDA is the most prestigious institution in the country. The officers commissioned from the NDA get the highest respect during and after the completion of course. NDA examination is conducted by UPSC twice every year. Age limit for this examination remains between 16 to 19 years, training happens for 3 years at NDA and then 1 year at IMA, Dehradun. Aspirants can get more details from www.upsc.gov.in.

Vacancies Per Course – 300 (195 Army, 66 Air Force, 39 Navy)
Age – 16 ½ to 19 yrs(at the day the course is expected to begin). Born Between 2nd Jan to 1st Jul for Dec Course and 2nd Jul to 1st Jan for Jul Course
Qualification – 12th Class of 10+2 for Army and with Physics and Maths for AF/Navy
Marital Status – Unmarried
Date Commencement of Training – Jan and Jul
Training Academy – NDA , Khadakwasla, Pune
Duration of Training – 3 Years at NDA and then 1 Year at IMA, Dehradun

Note: NDA graduated officers have a higher chances of getting promoted to higher ranks, and they are always treated with respect even if their rank is lower. It is said that the NDA graduate is the REAL army man, the rest are just men.

2. TES (For High School Science Graduates): It stands for Technical Entry Scheme, this entry is basically for school science stream students( maths, physics, chemistry). This can fetch you a direct call for SSB interviews, candidate with 70% aggregate  is required to fill the TES forms and they get will shortlisted for SSB interview on the basis of their aggregate percentage in maths, physics and science. This entry is conducted by Army and Navy, both may have different cut off % but it mostly remains up to 80 -85 % in both. Age limit for this is same like NDA, training happens for 5 years (1year in OTA gaya & 4 years at CTWS).

Vacancies Per Course – 85
Form availability – Apr and Sep Notified by Additional Directorate General of Recruiting
Age – 16 ½ to 19 yrs ie. Born Between 1st Jul to 1st Jul for Jan Course and 1st Jan to 1 Jan for Jul Course
Qualification – 10+2 Physics, Chemistry & Maths (aggregate 70% and above to apply)
Marital Status – Unmarried
Date Commencement of Training – Jan and Jul
To get some idea on TES do check: TES Notification-Army and 10+2 Btech Entry Navy  

Note: This entry is same like TGC and SSC which happens after graduation, but this is one is better option. Also the training for Navy Tech  happens at Navy training base, both have different notification, criteria and procedures.

 

3. Indian Military Academy (For Graduates): This is an entry scheme for the graduates. Graduates from any background and stream can opt for it provided they have a degree and not a diploma. This is the preferred entry for students who had age problems and missed the NDA entry. This is also one of the easier ways to enter the forces as the training in IMA is only for one and half year. Candidates need to appear for the CDS exam, the selected candidates appear for the SSB followed by merit selection.

Vacancies Per Course – 250
Age – 19 to 24 years ie. Born Between 2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Jan Course. 2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Jul Course.
Qualification – Graduation from Recognized University.
Marital Status – Unmarried
Date Commencement of Training – Jan and Jul
Training Academy – IMA Dehradun
Duration of Training – 1½ Yrs
Form availability – Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE.

4. CDSE: It stands for Combined Defence Services, conducted by UPSC twice every year. Any graduate can write this test to join Indian armed forces. This test is conducted for the recruitment in army, navy and airforce.  There are four options you can select for viz. IMA, OTA, NA, AFA. these are four major defence training academies in Indian. Men can apply for all but women can only apply for OTA. Though their are certain eligibility criteria for each of them.

IMA: Indian Military Academy- Dheradun
OTA: Officer Training Academy- Chennai
NA: Naval Academy- Kerala
AFA: Air Force Academy- Hyderabad

Note: This is one of the top entries for graduates to join defence, in this entry there is a very less chance of getting merit out.

5. UES (For final year Engineer Students): It stands for University Entry Scheme,  students doing their engineering can opt for UES in their third or fourth year. It is also a very lucrative entry scheme for candidates, but army may stop this entry in future and they are focusing more on TGC and SSC tech entries. Navy also conducts UES, they may differ in procedure with army.

Vacancies Per Course – 60
Form availability – Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in May
Age – 19 to 25 yrs for Final Year, 18 to 24 yrs for Pre Final Year ie. Born Between 2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Jul Course.
Qualification – Final and Pre Final year students of Engineering Degree Course
Marital Status – Unmarried
Date Commencement of Training – July
Training Academy– IMA
Duration of Training -1 year

6. TGC: It stands for Technical Graduate Course, this is the entry for graduate engineers who want to work in the technical units of the Army just like the TES candidates. Just like other entries, TGC entry is also open twice a year. There is not written test for this at present but direct interview and candidates gets shortlisted based on their aggregate marks in engineering.

Vacancies Per Course – Depends, usually 50
Form availability – Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Apr and Oct

Age – 20 to 27 years ie. Born Between 2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Jan Course. 2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Jul Course
Qualification – BE / B Tech in notified streams of Engineers
Marital Status – Unmarried / Married
Date Commencement of Training – Jan and Jul
Training Academy – IMA
Duration of Training – One Year

7. Short Service Commission (For graduates who want to serve for 10 to 14 years): This entry is same like TGC entry with some differences, its a short service commission entry and both men and women can apply for it.
There are several types of entries in SSC. They are:

  •  SSC Technical for Men
  •  SSC Non Technical for Men
  •  SSC Technical for Women
  • -SSC Non Technical for Women
 
SSC Technical for Men
 
Vacancies Per Course – 50
Form availability – Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Apr and Oct
Age – 20 to 27 yrs ie. Born Between 2nd Apr to 1st Apr for Apr Course. 2nd Oct to 1st Oct for Oct Course.
Qualification – Engineering Degree in notified discipline
Marital Status – Unmarried / Married
Date Commencement of Training – Apr and Oct
Training Academy – OTA Chennai
Duration of Training – 49 Weeks
 
 
 
SSC Non-Technical for Men
 
Vacancies Per Course – 175
Form availability – Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in Mar/Apr and Sep/Oct
Age – 19 to 25 yrs ie. Born Between 2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Apr Course. 2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Oct Course.
Qualification – Graduation from Recognized University.
Marital Status – Unmarried / Married
Date Commencement of Training – Apr and Oct
Training Academy – OTA Chennai
Duration of Training – 49 Weeks
 
 
SSC Technical for Women
 
Vacancies Per Course – Depends(Usually 50)
Form availability – Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Dec/Jan and Jun / Jul
Age – 19 to 25 yrs ie. Born Between 2nd Apr to 1st Apr for Apr Course. 2nd Oct to 1st Oct for Oct Course.
Qualification – Engineering Degree in notified discipline
Marital Status – Unmarried
Date Commencement of Training – Oct and Apr
Training Academy – OTA Chennai
Duration of Training – 49 Weeks
 
 
 
SSC Non-Technical for Women
 
Vacancies Per Course – 175
Form availability – Notified by UPSC under the aegis of CDSE in Mar/Apr and Sep/Oct
Age – 19 to 25 years ie. Born Between 2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Apr Course. 2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Oct Course.
Qualification – Graduation / Post Graduation from Recognized University.
Marital Status – Unmarried
Date Commencement of Training – Jan and Jul
Training Academy – OTA Chennai
Duration of Training – 49 Weeks

8. AFCAT: It stands for Air force common admission test, which is conducted by IAF personally twice every year for flying, technical and GDOC entries. Both men and women graduates in any field can apply for it. Airmen can also apply for AFCAT from respective channel.

 

Vacancies Per Course – 150- 200
Form availability – Notified by Indian Air force in www.careerairforce.nic.in
Age – Flying (19 to 23 years), Technical (18 to 28 years), GDOC[Graduate (20-23yrs), PG(20-25yrs), LLB(20-26 yrs), MEd/PhD/CA/ICWA(20-27yrs)]
Qualification– Graduation / Post Graduation from Recognized University.
Marital Status– Unmarried
Notification Time: Dec and July
AFCAT Written: Feb and August 
Date Commencement of Training– Jan and Jul
Training Academy – Air Force Academy 

9. Navy Direct Entries: Navy also do recruitment directly for entries like Pilot/Observer, Logistics, General, Electrical branch and etc. One who meets the criteria can directly apply for these entries and attend ssb interviews if shortlisted. However navy keep a strong cut off marks for direct entries.

All such entries can be tracked by candidates from Navy official career website nausena-bharti.nic.in

10. NCC Entry (For NCC Cadets): NCC cadets also have a special entry scheme for them. Both men and women can join the forces through NCC.

Requirements for Men:
Vacancies Per Course – 50
Form availability – Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Apr / Oct
Age – 19 to 25 yrs ie. Born Between 2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Apr Course. 2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Oct Course.
Qualification – Graduate in any field with 50% Aggregate marks, 2 Yrs service in NCC Senior Div Army with minimum ‘B’ Grade in ‘C’ Certificate Exam.
Marital Status – Unmarried
Date Commencement of Training – Apr and Oct
Training Academy – OTA, Chennai
Duration of Training – 49 Weeks

Requirements for Women:
Vacancies Per Course – Depends
Form availability – Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Apr / Oct
Age – 19 to 25 yrs ie. Born Between 2nd Jan to 1st Jan for Apr Course. 2nd Jul to 1st Jul for Oct Course.
Qualification – Graduate in any field with 50% Aggregate marks, 2 Yrs service in NCC Senior Div Army with minimum ‘B’ Grade in ‘C’ Certificate Exam.
Marital Status – Unmarried
Date Commencement of Training – Apr and Oct
Training Academy – OTA, Chennai

11. JAG Entry[Judge Advocate General ]: Lawyers too are welcome to join the forces. Their job is to fight cases for and against officers and jawans who face a court of inquiry  Army has its own courts and its own lawyers.

Vacancies Per Course – Depends
Form availability – Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch
Age – 21 to 27 yrs ie. Born Between 2nd Oct to 1st Oct for Oct Course. 2nd Apr to 1st Apr for Apr Course
Qualification – Graduate with LLB / LLM with 55% marks. Registered with Bar Council of India / State
Marital Status – Un Married / Married
Date Commencement of Training – Apr and Oct
Training Academy – OTA
Duration of Training – 49 Weeks

Also Check: 5 days process of ssb interview

So friends these are various entries from where you can choose what you want to be in defence. That is our Step-1, luckily we all have many options to join Indian defence forces. Soon the part-2 will come, in which we will talk more about which all entries have written tests and how can we prepare to pass them.

If you are interested to share some articles please get more information on how to from here.  I thanks all warriors those who have shared some piece of their experiences and knowledge here.

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