How To Answer 5 Types of SSB interview Questions?

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March 1, 2023

It’s important to be prepared to respond effectively to the SSB interview questions that IO typically ask at the one-on-one interview. Since these questions are so common, IO will expect you to be able to answer them smoothly and without hesitation. He reads well the PIQ filled by the candidate on the first day and also have the psychological test paper i.e. self-description and comments of the psychologist over the candidate, in his hand before the candidate is called inside the interview room.

Thus the IO just cross checks the candidate by triggering some basic question and also putting forward the series of questions at a stretch that is called as Rapid Fire Questions. With these replies, he notes down the response and checks the candidate whether he is truthful with his answers and remarks on the OLQs of the candidate.

You don’t need to memorize an answer, but do think about what you’re going to say so you’re not put on the spot during the interview. Your responses will be stronger if you prepare in advance, know what to expect during the interview, and have a sense of what you want to play up during your interview.

Examine the 5 types of questions you will most likely be asked at the interview.

1. Introduction questions or Feel Free Questions or Calm Down Questions.
2. Usual Questions.
3. Social problem or Candidate Solution type questions.
4. Technical questions or Application Knowledge questions.
5. Armed Forces questions.

We shall discuss details about these type of questions and ways to approach to them.

1. Introduction questions or Feel Free Questions or Calm Down Questions:
Usually, these types of questions are put to the candidates after their entry into the interview panel. The IO asks some basic questions which can be easily answered by the candidate so that he/she feels at ease with the IO.
The questions can be:
1. Which place are you coming from and say something about that place?
2. Tell something about your name and why named so?
3. Tell five things about your native and which you like most?

How to answer?
For the first question, the answer should not be like… Sir, I am from Chennai.
But the answer should be like…Sir, I am from Chennai, a Northen district and coastal city of Tamilnadu which is also the capital of Tamil Nadu. The population is about ………… and the main occupations of
people are……… The specialty is ……….. and tourism is………. and the special things are OTA etc.
Answers like this cover all details at once and give a broad approach to your answer and show your knowledge about the place.
** The answer given to the IO should be crystal clear and optimistic. These are Introduction questions and easy to answer and play vital roles in recording your personality traits.

2. Usual Questions:
The Usual questions part carry two types of questions.
# Rapid Fire Questions
# Stress Interview

This part plays a major role in the interview and occupies most of the time of the interview.
For example: Why you want to join the Indian Army/Navy/Air Force?

# What is Stress Interview?
The stress interview gives the original personality of the candidate. Since normally it is easy to
answer all the questions without losing temper if we have good communication skills and confidence. But answering in the time of stress is the real success and the candidate with all OLQs will cross this barrier easily.
The IO cross-checks the candidate that whether under stressful situations, he/she loses his/her originality and keeps his/her position with good decision making and solution finding abilities or not.

After finishing the Introduction Questions, he tests the candidate for stress interview.
During this, he will ask more and more twisted questions on the same area with greater thrust until the candidate loses temper or exposes all knowledge and awareness on it.

For example: What is the difference in the brake system of train and car. If you explain about
hydraulic and electrical brake system, he will cross-examine about both the brake system such as what type of liquid and oil is used, etc. If you answer correctly, he triggers as to why such liquid and not the other. He continues and tries to break the ground of the candidate. In these kinds of situations, you have to keep smiling and answer the questions by showing your knowledge without fooling around. If you don’t know the answer, just say….Sorry Sir, I don’t know but will find it out.
He may ask you questions from other backgrounds/streams which you don’t belong to. The idea is not to intimidate you but to record your reactions under stress.

Now comes the important complication of the Personal Interview:
# Rapid Fire Questions
The Rapid Fire Questions are a set of questions which are asked at a stretch, nearly ten to
fifteen number of questions will be triggered out by the IO; to check the observation qualities of the candidate and how well he/she answers with honesty.
The Rapid Fire questions range from the educational background, family background, views from your parents, teachers, friends about you and your view of them to hobbies and interests, sports, etc. He may check your leadership qualities by asking about your extracurricular activities and how would you organize a task or event related to it.
The Rapid Fire Questions are from the PIQ only. So just prepare a PIQ of yourself, form the answers and check for the OLQs from it. And practice communicating.
Questions raised from the PIQ for the Rapid Fire can be of/from:
# Educational Background
# Family Background
# Friends
# Hobbies and interests
# Sports and Games
# Workplace/ Job

How to answer?

When you sit to analyze and write about your complete particulars for the PIQ and the Personal Interview, the very first thing that you must do is SWOT ANALYSIS, as we discussed before in the blog Tough Questions Asked In SSBs.
Take time and write down about your strengths and weaknesses and pros & cons. Analyze, ask questions to self, research about your personality and qualities, about every possible thing. Remember you can’t transform yourself in a day. It requires time and patience. Be honest with yourself and your answers.
As you wrote in your self-description about what your parents, teachers, and friends think about you, your own opinions of self and goals; just be impartial with your responses in the personal interview also because the IO cross-checks your answers.

You require vast knowledge about your hobbies because a candidate with a good attitude will have information about his/her hobbies. Hobbies can vary from music, singing, blogging, reading, philately, photography, trekking etc. Create questions based on your hobby and make responses for that to get thorough knowledge over it.
Also, gather information about your interests. Questions like What type of news channel, TV shows you see and which periodical you read and why?
I believe if you are really keen and enthusiastic towards your hobbies and interests then your this inclination would definitely reflect in your field’s knowledge and you don’t actually have to collect information just for the sake of the interview!!

Every young individual should play a game in his/her spare time. If you don’t have a game to play just join any club of your interests and start playing as it helps you to acquire more OLQs.

Leadership and organizing ability is the important quality of every officer. So this part of the
interview seems to be important. The IO may give a situation to check your organizing ability and
ask questions from the PIQ in the fields of extracurriculars such as N.S.S and N.C.C. (According to your answers) etc.
For example: If you are going for an Industrial Visit to a nearby Industry. Suddenly your Coordinator calls and says he met with an accident on his way, how will you arrange the tour and make it a successful one.??
Candidates need to keep their ears and eyes wide open so that they can listen to the situation carefully and respond accordingly. Your immediate action should reflect leadership qualities and instant presence of mind.
The immediate call of situation can be like… You shoulder the responsibility willingly and gather your teammates and give them full details of the tour, assign them tasks if required, visit the industry, record important information, come back in time successfully.

3. Social problem or Candidate Solution type questions:
In this part, the IO asks questions relating to world issues, national issues, and solutions for those issues. Also, he examines the depth of your knowledge and approach to those issues.
For example: He asks your views on Cross-Border Terrorism, Human Trafficking, Demonetisation, etc.
Current Affairs and General Knowlege and issues: He may ask history and current affairs of the nation and world.
Not necessary that you know everything but don’t panic.

4. Technical questions or Application Knowledge questions:
If you attend SSBs for the TGC entry, SSW TECH, Flying Branch, Observer, etc. the IO puts forward some basic technical questions from your stream and their applications in your day to day life. For example: If you say that you play cricket, he may ask how will you apply physics law to the swing bowling. If you are from engineering background the questions like
#Basic Network questions
#Basic physics laws
#Engineering fundamentals, etc can be asked.
The IO asks questions pertaining to the candidate’s Graduation/Post Graduation subjects to test subject knowledge and observes your application knowledge. i.e. application of your theoretical knowledge in the physical day to day tasks that can be accessed in the Armed Forces.

5. Armed Forces questions:

It is absolutely imperative to know and have good knowledge about the organization you want to join. Update yourself with all current news and history of the Indian Armed Forces.

There is no shortcut to SSB. You will be grilled as per the scrutiny process. Just be natural and keep your cool!!

Nursing Graduates of AFMC College of Nursing Passing Out Parade 2023

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On March 1, the Capt Devashish Sharma Kirti Chakra Parade Ground hosted the Commissioning Ceremony for the 53rd Batch of 30 nursing graduates from the College of Nursing, Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC) in Pune. Maj Gen D Vivekanand, the dean and officiating commandant of AFMC, presided over the event as the chief guest. Brig Subhashini KR, principal of the College of Nursing, AFMC, administered the ‘Oath of Affirmation’ to the newly commissioned nursing officers. The ceremony was attended by parents, faculty, officers, and nursing officers of Pune Garrison.

In his speech, Maj Gen D Vivekanand emphasized the crucial role of military nursing officers as integral members of the Armed Forces Medical Services (AFMS), providing care to Army personnel and their families in hospitals situated in various ‘peace and field areas,’ including UN missions. He praised the AFMC faculty for their efforts in guiding and preparing nursing professionals for the Armed Forces.

The chief guest also awarded meritorious students during the ceremony. Lt Vaishnavi Dixit received the Lt Gen KS Master Memorial Silver Medal for securing first place in the final-year Basic BSc Nursing University examination, as well as the Gen Cariappa Rolling Trophy for being the Best All Round Nursing Student. Lt Lata Chauhan was awarded the Silver Jubilee Rolling Trophy and Certificate of Merit for the Best Bedside Nursing Student.

Sepoy Pawan Kumar made supreme sacrifice, he was just 26 years old

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Sepoy Pawan Kumar, a 26-year-old Army Jawan, sacrificed his life in a clash with terrorists in the Pulwama district of Jammu and Kashmir. The security forces managed to eliminate two terrorists during the operation, but one soldier was also wounded.

The terrorists were taking refuge in a mosque located in Padgampora village in Awantipora. The Army launched the operation based on information shared by the CRPF and J&K Police, and these terrorists were responsible for killing a bank employee named Sanjay Sharma and two migrant laborers in Pulwama.

Sepoy Pawan Kumar hailed from Shimla and was part of the mission to eliminate the terrorists who had killed Kashmiri Pandit Sanjay Kumar. Sadly, he was shot during the operation and sustained severe injuries. Despite his valiant efforts to overpower one of the militants, he later passed away in the hospital.

Sepoy Pawan Kumar was a member of the 55 Rashtriya Rifles, although he was initially recruited in 16 Grenadiers. The Army paid tribute to the brave soldier and expressed its solidarity with his grieving family.

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Tough Questions Asked In SSB Interview

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Earlier, before writing this blog, I was quite apprehensive about what to write in it. Tough questions asked in SSB interviews! I mused on this theme for a lot of days and finally today I made up my mind to write on it. When you read the caption, “Tough questions asked in SSB interviews”, what was the first thought that struck your mind? Did you come across any difficult question? Before scrolling down, just think for a minute for all possible tough questions emerging in your minds, that may be asked in your SSBs and look for them in this article. Yes, do give feedback in the end!

First of all, you need to know the motto behind the interview. It is a formal meeting aimed at determining one’s suitability for the service before considering any agreement. It’s like putting forth one’s past and present incidents, feelings and reactions to the interviewing officer. This gives the interviewer a chance to look into the candidate’s hidden qualities and brings out his/her inner traits, outlook, and ideas on a wide range of subjects and matters.

What all SSB wants to know about you?

Family background
Educational career
Interest in extra curricular activities, games and sports
Hobbies
Grasp of general knowledge, awareness, current political situations of India
Reading Habits
General Behaviour
Courtesy, Manners, and Etiquettes
Manner of speaking, vocabulary, clarity of expression
Self-confidence
Knowledge of current International Affairs

The complete process is an examination of your introspection and self-analysis. Just remember the fact that it is your life story and nobody knows it better than you! Act your age, project maturity and high quality of insight. Nothing will seem tough if you have done a proper and serious introspection.

When do you feel a question asked by the interviewing officer is demanding or troublesome? What is your reaction? Do you intend to answer it or just skip? If you do answer, are you able to satisfy the IO? And if not, what does your skipping a question indicate?

A. You are unaware

B. You are hiding

C. You are unable to discern

The question is, if you have prepared well for the interview, go through all current affairs, brushed up all your knowledge; should you feel nervous or panic then? NO! Never panic, ORGANIZE. And organization comes when you have analysed your strategy in depth. The SSB is not looking for candidates of super intelligence or walking encyclopedias. It seeks for common young individuals of average intelligence who are of the receptive mind and keep their eyes and ears open.

The crux of this whole theme revolves around knowing self. Aristotle said, “Knowing yourself is the beginning of all wisdom”. Nothing is tough when you have done SWOT Analysis. A SWOT analysis, acronym for “Strength, Weakness, Opportunity & Threat” is an effective mind-tool, helping with self-awareness of strengths and weakness, in relation to the external environment. It’s important to identify strengths and weaknesses in relation to people around you.

For example, you may be good in communication skills; but if you are in a voice process job, then it’s not a strength, but a necessity. In the same way, if you have high energy levels, it is strength in most careers but not in defence careers, where it becomes a requirement. The evaluation of opportunities and threats enables you to take advantage of your strengths and minimize the threats arising out of your weaknesses.

SWOT analysis is a critical thinking process, that can be applied to any situation or issue, and therefore, an analytical tool in problem-solving and decision-making. It is also an enlightening process of self-discovery, which empowers your mind to consider viable alternatives and take the right decisions about life.

Questions like:

Why do you want to join Army/Navy/Air Force? Why a defence career?
Why do you want to be an Officer? Who motivated you?
Why gap after graduation? Why backlogs?
Tell me qualities which you have and your father/mother/sibling/friend doesn’t.
Personal questions pertaining to relationships, smoking/drinking habits, p*ornography, etc.

………..and the list goes on and on.

Questions like these, boggle your mind at that moment of the interview and you find yourself tongue tied. What are these questions? Are they related to general knowledge? Are they that tough? And why do you face difficulty while answering in the first place?

Use SWOT analysis, for this purpose. Remember this is not a one day process! Be realistic about your strengths and weaknesses. Distinguish between where you are today, and where you could be tomorrow by avoiding grey areas and always analyse in relation to the actual situation. Lastly, keep your SWOT analysis short and simple, and avoid complexity and over-analysis. Use it as a guide and not a prescription.

The answers to your backlogs, a gap in education, motivation to join armed forces, and all other questions lie within you. And that is why you should know yourself because it helps you to reach your goals, make better decisions and improves your full potential.

DO THE RIGHT THING TO CONQUER SELF. IT’S A LIFELONG PROCESS. START TODAY!

Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar Becomes New Vice Chief of Army Staff

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On Wednesday, Lieutenant General MV Suchindra Kumar took over the role of Vice Chief of the Army Staff from Lieutenant General BS Raju.

Prior to this, General Kumar held the position of Deputy Chief of Army Staff (Strategy) at Army HQ and has a wealth of experience in intelligence, operations, force structuring, operational logistics and tech infusion from previous appointments.

General Kumar is a graduate of Sainik School Bijapur and the National Defence Academy and was commissioned into 1 Assam Regiment in 1985.

He has held a number of commanding and instructional appointments throughout his career, including commanding 59 Rashtriya Rifles Battalion (ASSAM), an Infantry Brigade, an Infantry Division on the Line of Control, and the highly active White Knight Corps in Northern Command.

Additionally, General Kumar has attended a variety of military courses and his papers have been published in several professional journals.

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All About Indian Naval Academy

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The Indian Naval Academy is a premier institution that trains young men and women to become officers in the Indian Navy. It is located in Ezhimala, Kerala, India, and is the largest naval academy in Asia. The academy offers a four-year degree course in Bachelor of Technology (BTech) in Naval Architecture and Shipbuilding, and a five-year Integrated BTech degree course in Electronics and Communication Engineering.

History of the Indian Naval Academy

The Indian Naval Academy was established in 1969, as a Joint Services academy for training officers for the Indian Armed Forces. In 1976, it became the exclusive training ground for the Indian Navy’s officers, and was renamed the Indian Naval Academy.

Infrastructure and Facilities

The Indian Naval Academy is spread over 800 acres of land and is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities. The academy has an Olympic-sized swimming pool, a gymnasium, a sports complex, and a multi-purpose indoor stadium. The campus also has a library, computer labs, and lecture halls.

The academy has its own ship, the INS Tarangini, which is used for training cadets in seamanship and navigation. The academy also has a sailing club, which offers courses in sailing and yacht handling.

Training at the Indian Naval Academy

The training at the Indian Naval Academy is designed to develop leadership, physical fitness, mental robustness, and a sense of discipline in the cadets. The training program is divided into three phases: the basic phase, the intermediate phase, and the final phase.

During the basic phase, cadets undergo rigorous physical training, learn basic naval subjects, and are taught survival skills. In the intermediate phase, cadets undergo specialized training in subjects such as navigation, gunnery, and communication. The final phase involves practical training aboard ships, where cadets put their theoretical knowledge to use.

Apart from the regular training program, cadets at the Indian Naval Academy also participate in various extra-curricular activities such as sports, cultural events, and community service. These activities help to develop a well-rounded personality in the cadets.

Career Prospects

Upon completion of the training at the Indian Naval Academy, cadets are commissioned as officers in the Indian Navy. They are assigned to various ships and naval bases across the country, and are responsible for the smooth functioning of the Navy.

Officers in the Indian Navy have a challenging and rewarding career. They are involved in a wide range of activities such as safeguarding the nation’s maritime interests, disaster relief operations, and providing humanitarian aid. The Indian Navy also offers opportunities for further education and specialization, both within the country and abroad.

The Indian Naval Academy is a prestigious institution that offers excellent training to young men and women who aspire to serve in the Indian Navy. The academy’s state-of-the-art facilities, rigorous training program, and opportunities for extra-curricular activities make it an ideal place to develop the qualities required to become a successful naval officer.

The principal role of the Indian Naval Academy is to impart basic and orientation training to all officer entrants of the Navy and Coast Guard, other than Special Duties List officers. The aim is to develop the trainees morally, mentally and physically and to imbibe in them the high ideals of loyalty, valour and patriotism in order to provide the service with officers who are dedicated to a career of Naval Service and have potential for future development to assume the highest responsibility of leadership.

Vision of Indian Naval Academy

The Indian Naval Academy has been developed as a national prestigious project and is the ‘Cradle for Leadership’ in the Indian Navy. It is unique in concept and design and stands out as an outstanding monument. The ab-initio training imparted at the academy will ensure that every officer who passes out through its portals will be leaders worthy of trust and confidence that the nation has reposed in them. It will also establish bridges of friendship across the ocean by training personnel from friendly foreign countries.

Aim of Indian Naval Academy

The aim of the Indian Naval Academy is to prepare young men and women to be a professional officer in the navy by providing them sound education supplemented with the required professional naval training. It is intended that all officers joining the Navy will pass through this academy so that the entire officer cadre is suitably initiated into the naval way of life starting with a common controlled foundation.

The academic curriculum is tailored to keep pace with the demands of modern technology. In addition, the academy will condition the young men and women who have chosen the navy as a career with the mental and physical attributes to be able to exercise self-discipline, perform efficiently under stress, think and react quickly and above all be good leaders of men.

How to Join Indian Naval Academy

Officers into the Navy are recruited by the Directorate of Naval Manpower and Recruitment, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Navy) under various schemes. The details are available on the website.

The Academy conducts three types of courses

Four Year Indian Naval Academy Course. The four year INAC programme is conducted for the 10 + 2 Integrated Cadets and on graduation the cadets are awarded a B. Tech degree.
22 Week Naval Orientation Course. The graduate entries who are inducted into various branches of the Navy under different schemes undergo a 22 week Naval Orientation Course at the Academy prior to their training in the respective professional institutions.
Four Week Short Naval Orientation Course. The four week Short Naval Orientation Course is conducted for Medical Officers of the Navy on their induction.

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5 Simple Rules To Write Better Responses In WAT

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5 Simple Rules To Write Better Responses In WAT

Hello, Warriors! The Word Association Test or WAT is common method within psychology, which has been used to reveal the private world of an individual. The test reveals the candidate’s verbal memories, thought processes, emotional states and personalities.

Through the process, psychologists examine the nature and probabilities of the response words and sometimes the amount of time it takes to respond. This test was devised by a famous psychologist to show the person’s reality and autonomy of unconscious complexes.

The test has 60 words shown one by one for 15 second each. Out of 60, at least 45 have to be attempted. Doing the math, you get 900 seconds or 15 minutes for at least 45 words.

Here are the tips or RULES that’ll help you in the right approach towards the WAT:

TRY TO MAKE YOUR OWN SENTENCES. Please. Don’t write famous sayings or memorised sentences. Take, for example, your word is ‘Die’ (A negative word). Instead of writing the sentence as ‘Do or Die’, you could write that ‘I’m a die-hard fan of football’. It’s genuine, positive and it’s not a learned sentence. Plus, it reveals your personality to the assessor about what you like or dislike.
Write logical, meaningful and grammatically correct sentences. It’s not that everyone there is a grammar nazi, but it’s just that it’ll give a good impression to the assessor and it makes the sentence more meaningful.
Make sentences that are in reality, a possibility or has happened or is going to happen. Be grounded. Don’t be in a land of imagination. This shows how realistic a person you are.
Don’t be under the impression that making all sentences related to defence or armed forces will fetch you credit. Instead they show that your responses are not natural and not spontaneous.

Talking roughly, you can write about 15% sentences related to defence, that too, which shows your knowledge regarding the defence field.

Taking the same example, instead of making a sentence “I’ll die to join the armed forces” for the word ‘die’, you could approach it as “33 soldiers died last year in Kashmir saving the nation from terrorists”.

Finally, PRACTISE-PRACTISE-PRACTISE. Don’t stop practising even if you fail. Leonardo De Caprio didn’t stop making movies just because he didn’t get an Oscar!

The point is, failure should always be taken as climbing steps to success and not as something that you are wasting your time on.

At last believe in yourself, be confident and stay positive, always. Good Luck!

8 Tips to Study and Crack AFCAT in 30 Days

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8 TIPS TO STUDY AND CRACK AFCAT WITHIN 30 DAYS

Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (male and women) to be part of this elite force as Class 1 Gazetted Officers in Flying, Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Online examinations will be conducted two times every year. Candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility conditions for admission to the examination. Their admission at all the stages of examination viz. written examination and SSB test will be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If on verification at any time before or after the written examination or AFSB Testing, it is found that they do not fulfill any of the eligibility conditions, their candidature will be canceled by the IAF

But, for any average Indian student who have had Maths and Physics at 10+2, 30 days are more than enough to prepare for this exam. Let’s see how to crack AFCAT exam in 30 days. But first let us revisit the pattern and syllabus:

Pattern of Exam:

AFCAT consist of a written paper of 100 questions with a maximum of 300 marks. Each question carry 3 marks and there is a negative mark for each wrong answer to a question. Question unattempted will not be penalized.

It also has EKT for Ground Duty and Technical branches with maximum 150 marks.

After clearing it, the candidate advances to the next rounds of personal interview and screening.

Syllabus:

English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion/Filling in of correct word, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases
General Awareness: History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Environment, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Sports, etc
Numerical Ability: Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams)
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test: Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability
The standard of Numerical Ability Questions will be of Matriculation level. The standard of questions in other subjects will be of graduation level.

Tips for Preparing for AFCAT in 30 Days:

Follow Schedule:

One should make a proper schedule and follow it religiously with studying 5-8 hours daily.

Make Notes:

Making notes does two things: first – it helps you to retain the topic and second – it helps you to revise it before exam easily.

Practice for AFCAT through CDSE:

The topics of Numerical Ability are the same as those in CDSE. In fact, CDSE has some extra topics than AFCAT so this is an advantage for Math-haters.

Previous Papers are Critical:

Just solve previous year question papers because the pattern of the exam is almost same every session

Don’t Miss GK:

For GK and CA go through a good book like Let’s Crack AFCAT and read daily newspapers and hot topics of all past 6 months.

Must Read: AFCAT Online Coaching

Take Breaks:

After every 55 minutes of studying, take a 5 minute break. After every 2 hours, take a 15 minute break.

Stay Hydrated:

Body is 70% water and so is water. Being hydrated is the easiest way to make your mind concentrate. It will also be a reason to make you take those breaks in between to refresh your mind and lighten your body.

During Exams:

During exams do not attempt hard question first. Focus on your strong areas. For me, it is English reasoning and aptitude. 30-40 questions are asked in these sections if you get all of them correct you can score 90-120 marks easily. Rest, giving the most time to solve the next easier topics like GK, Current Affairs and lastly, Math.

Ideal Schedule to Prepare for AFCAT in 30 Days:

Day 1 – Day 30: Daily 1 hr GK, 1 hr Current Affairs, 1 hr newspaper.
Day 1 – Day 10: Study Math deeply for 5 hours daily, making notes for all the formulae and practicing a lot.
Day 11 – Day 15: Study reasoning and aptitude deeply for 5 hours daily. Practice variety.
Day 15 – Day 20: Study English in depth for 5 hours. Learn antonyms and synonyms.
Day 20 – 30: Enough with studying, practice at least 2 previous papers daily and evaluate for yourself and award marks to yourself.

What is Short Service Commission In the Indian Army

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Short Service Commission In the Indian Army

The Indian Army is the land-based branch of the Indian Armed Forces and is one of the largest standing armies in the world. It offers various career opportunities for young men and women who wish to serve their nation. One such opportunity is the Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Indian Army.

What is a short service commission?

Short Service Commission is a type of service in the Indian Armed Forces where the officer is commissioned for a limited period of time, usually between 10-14 years. SSC offers an opportunity to serve the nation for a short period of time and then return to civilian life. SSC officers are selected through a rigorous selection process, and they are trained to lead and manage the Army’s various operational and administrative tasks.

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Short Service Commission in Army

Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Indian Army is a type of service where an officer is commissioned for a limited period, usually between 10-14 years. It offers an opportunity to serve the nation for a short period of time and then return to civilian life. SSC officers are selected through a rigorous selection process and undergo a comprehensive training program. After completion of the training, they are commissioned as Lieutenants in the Indian Army and can serve in various operational and administrative roles. SSC officers are entitled to various benefits and allowances and can opt for permanent commission or the Territorial Army or Reserve Forces.

Short Service Commission in Indian Air Force

Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Indian Air Force is a type of service where an officer is commissioned for a limited period, usually between 10-14 years. It offers an opportunity to serve the nation for a short period of time and then return to civilian life. SSC officers are selected through the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) and undergo a comprehensive training program. After completion of the training, they are commissioned as Flying Officers in the Indian Air Force and can serve in various operational and administrative roles. SSC officers are entitled to various benefits and allowances and can opt for permanent commission or the Territorial Army or Reserve Forces.

Short Service Commission in Indian Navy

Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Indian Navy is a type of service where an officer is commissioned for a limited period, usually between 10-14 years. It offers an opportunity to serve the nation for a short period of time and then return to civilian life. SSC officers are selected through the Indian Navy entrance examination and undergo a comprehensive training program. After completion of the training, they are commissioned as Sub-Lieutenants in the Indian Navy and can serve in various operational and administrative roles. SSC officers are entitled to various benefits and allowances and can opt for permanent commission or the Territorial Army or Reserve Forces.

Short Service Commission Eligibility

To be eligible for the Short Service Commission in the Indian Army, a candidate must fulfill the following criteria:

Age Limit: The candidate should be between 21 to 27 years of age on the date of commencement of the course.
Educational Qualifications: The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognized university.
Nationality: The candidate should be an Indian citizen.
Physical Standards: The candidate should be physically fit and meet the prescribed physical standards.

Short Service Commission Selection Process:

The selection process for SSC in the Indian Army is a four-stage process.

Written Examination: The first stage of the selection process is a written examination. The written exam consists of two papers, General Knowledge and English. The General Knowledge paper includes questions on current affairs, history, geography, and general knowledge. The English paper includes questions on comprehension, grammar, and vocabulary.
Physical Fitness Test: The second stage of the selection process is a physical fitness test. The physical fitness test includes a 1.6 km run, chin-ups, push-ups, and sit-ups.
Personal Interview: The third stage of the selection process is a personal interview. The interview is conducted by a board of officers who assess the candidate’s personality, communication skills, and knowledge of current affairs.
Medical Examination: The final stage of the selection process is a medical examination. The medical examination is conducted to ensure that the candidate meets the prescribed physical and medical standards.

Different Entries to Join Short Service Commission

All the SSC officers of Indian army are being trained at OTA Chennai, below are a few entries through which you can join the OTA Chennai.

UPSC CDS OTA: One can join the Indian Army SSC through CDS Exam by opting for OTA Chennai.
SSC Tech Entry: Engineering graduates can apply for the direct SSB interview to join the OTA Chennai.
NCC Special Entry: C certificate holders can apply for the NCC special entry to join the OTA Chennai.
JAG entry: Law graduates can apply for the direct SSB interview to join the OTA Chennai.

Short Service Commission Training:

Once selected, SSC officers undergo a 49-week training program at the Officers Training Academy (OTA) in Chennai. The training program includes both academic and physical training. The academic training covers subjects such as military history, tactics, and leadership, while the physical training includes obstacle courses, endurance training, and martial arts.

Short Service Commission Career Prospects:

After completion of the training, SSC officers are commissioned as Lieutenants in the Indian Army. SSC officers are initially commissioned for a period of 10 years, which can be extended up to 14 years. During this period, they can opt for permanent commission if they fulfill the required criteria. SSC officers can also opt for the Territorial Army or Reserve Forces, which offers opportunities to serve the nation while pursuing their civilian careers.

Short Service Commission for Women Officers

Women officers are also a part of the Indian Army and can take up the challenge of Short Service Commission to showcase their courage and leadership skills. The OTA in Chennai provides training for women officers, and to be eligible, one needs to have completed Graduation/Post-Graduation. The selection process involves a written exam, SSB interview, and medical examination.

Short Service Commission Benefits and Allowances:

SSC officers are entitled to various benefits and allowances, which include:

Pay and Allowances: SSC officers are entitled to pay and allowances as per the 7th Pay Commission.
Medical Benefits: SSC officers and their families are entitled to medical facilities at military hospitals.
Leave and Holidays: SSC officers are entitled to paid leave and holidays as per the Army’s regulations.
Accommodation: SSC officers are provided with accommodation in the Army’s residential quarters or are given a house rent allowance.

Short Service Commission in the Indian Army offers an opportunity to serve the nation for a short period of time and then return to civilian life. SSC officers are selected through a rigorous selection process and undergo a comprehensive training.

FAQs on Short Service Commission

What is short service commission

Short Service Commission (SSC) is a type of service in the Indian Armed Forces where officers are commissioned for a limited period, usually between 10-14 years.

Do short service commission get pension

No, Short Service Commission officers are not eligible for a pension after completing their commissioned service.

How to apply for short service commission

To apply for Short Service Commission in the Indian Army, candidates need to appear for the entrance examination and selection process conducted by the Army like CDS, SSC Tech, NCC, JAG.

Is afcat short service commission

AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test) is a selection process for both Short Service Commission and Permanent Commission in the Indian Air Force.

Is cds a short service commission

CDS (Combined Defence Services) is a selection process for both Short Service Commission and Permanent Commission in the Indian Armed Forces.

Is ota short service commission

OTA (Officers Training Academy) is a training institution for Short Service Commission officers in the Indian Army.

All You Want To Know About OTA – Officers Training Academy Chennai

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The OTA or Officers’ Training Academy has been set up to train the officers of the Indian Army and taking down the burden of cadets from the existing IMA. It’s colours are steel grey and blood red which indiacates the strength of steel and sacrificing blood for the nation. Here is all you want to know about this academy:

OTA Chennai, also known as the Officers Training Academy, Chennai, is a premier training institution of the Indian Army. It is located in the picturesque surroundings of the St. Thomas Mount, in the southern part of the city of Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. OTA Chennai was established in 1963 and has since been training young men and women to become officers in the Indian Army.

The main objective of OTA Chennai is to train young men and women who have been selected through the Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE), SSC Tech, NCC and JAG Entry to become officers in the Indian Army. The training program is designed to impart military training, physical fitness, leadership skills, and values to the cadets. The training is rigorous and demanding, and is aimed at preparing the cadets to face the challenges of leading soldiers in the Indian Army.

The training at OTA Chennai is divided into two phases. The first phase is the Pre-Commission Training, which lasts for one year. During this phase, the cadets are trained in military subjects, physical fitness, and leadership skills. They also undergo extensive training in drill, weapon handling, and field craft. The second phase is the Post-Commission Training, which lasts for six months. During this phase, the cadets are posted to various regiments and units of the Indian Army for on-the-job training.

The training at OTA Chennai is conducted by a team of experienced and highly qualified instructors, who are drawn from various branches of the Indian Army. The training is conducted in a highly disciplined and structured manner, and the cadets are expected to maintain high standards of discipline, conduct, and physical fitness throughout their training.

Apart from the regular training, OTA Chennai also conducts a number of extra-curricular activities for the cadets. These include sports, adventure activities, cultural events, and community service projects. These activities are aimed at developing the all-round personality of the cadets and instilling in them a sense of social responsibility.

The infrastructure at OTA Chennai is world-class, with state-of-the-art facilities for training, sports, and accommodation. The academy has a large parade ground, firing ranges, obstacle courses, and a gymnasium. The cadets are housed in modern and comfortable barracks, which are equipped with all the necessary amenities.

In addition to the regular training program, OTA Chennai also conducts a number of specialized courses for officers of the Indian Army. These courses include the Junior Command Course, the Young Officers Course, and the Staff Course. These courses are aimed at developing the professional skills and knowledge of the officers, and preparing them for higher levels of command and responsibility.

All You Want To Know About OTA Chennai

Initially established as the Officers Training School (OTS) in Chennai and Pune, it trained the officers to be commissioned in the army.
The Pune school, however, had a short run and was closed while the Chennai school still continued to operate to train officers for the Short Service Regular Commission.
The Short Service Regular Commission has evolved into the Short Service Commission, and the OTS has continued to train officers for these commissions.
The school was granted permanent status in 1985. On 1 January 1988, the school was renamed as the Officers Training Academy (OTA).
Although it was officially established in 1963 to train officers for Emergency Commission in the Army, it now trains those between 22 and 25 years for the Short Service Commission.
It is the only Academy, among the country’s four Army training establishments, which commissions women to be officers.
The first batch of 25 women to be commissioned as officers into the Army, were trained at the OTA with training commencing on 21 September 1992.
Unlike IMA, alongwith the Gentlemen Cadets (GCs), the OTA also trains Lady Cadets (LCs) for commission into the army.
The outset that lady cadets undergoing training at OTA, Chennai are cut no slack whatsoever. They undergo the same level of training with as much intensity if not more as their male counterparts. Also, they train hard and are in every way equals to GC’s when they pass out.
OTA Chennai is affiliated to the Jawaharlal Nehru University and it’s motto is “Serve with Honour”.
OTA Gaya was established on 14 November 2011 with the motto “Shaurya, Gyan, Sankalp”.
OTA Chennai is spread in a sprawling 750 acres (3.0 km2) land whereas OTA Gaya is spread over 800 acres (3.2 km2) of land.
The Academy has produced many war heroes as well as distinguished Officers. The academy also has one PVC awardee to it’s name. It was Major Ramaswamy Parameshwaran of 8 Mahar Regiment in “Operation Pawan” who bought the academy the prestigious wartime gallantry.

The OTA has and will continue to produce one of the finest soldiers for the Indian Army and will uphold it’s true traditions by sacrificing their blood for the motherland.

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