Bhanu Prakash has topped the AFCAT 1 2022 Entry through AFCAT written exam and SSB Interview, he has secured the All-India Rank of 134.
Bhanu Prakash, got recommended for AFCAT entry to join logistics(SSC). He hails from Coimbatore, Chennai.
He is all set to join AFA, Dundigal. He cleared CDS written exam 5 times and AFCAT written exam 3 times and finally got recommended on his 8th attempt from 2AFSB MYSORE.
Bhanu Prakash is going to talk about his experience related to the SSB interview Process for both Army and Airforce entries over the course of five days in this SSBCrackTalks interview.
Bhanu Prakash got recommended for the non-tech ground duties branch of the Indian Airforce, got merit in for the logistics(SSC) branch, and is going to join the Air Force Academy, Dundigal, Hyderabad on 7th Jan 2023.
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Time and again, we have all heard the term “military brat” a million times over. It pertains to those children who grew up in military families. “Brats” wear the name like a badge of honour, often because of the moves, stressors and cultural experiences that make them more resilient than their civilian counterparts.
“I am an Army Brat!!” Proudly they remark. It may sound preposterous to some, but for them, BRAT is Born, Raised and Transferred. Roger That!
A good amount of Indians belong to this often misunderstood subculture known as “Military Brats.” I’m here to provide some insight into the unique lives these children of India’s soldiers lead and the interesting challenges and adventures they encounter.
You might think “Military Brat” is a coarse term to call the service members’ children. I know I thought so at first. But in time, I began to see it as a term of endearment. It’s a term that says so much about the military life.
“Growing up a Fauji kid is an otherworldly experience.“
You grow up with a ‘Hanikarak Bapu’ who thinks nothing of waking you up at 5.00 am for either a run or study till 6:30 am. (Never know what to study, just pull out any textbook and pretend to study and keep dozing off every few minutes till you get caught)….
Dad would monitor us and slowly pull away the books if we slept!! 😉
Shoes have to be polished till you can see your face in them. Walk and sit in such a way that no crease or folds mar your appearance. You learn dining etiquettes before you probably learn to walk. The all-round grooming you get as an army brat helps you hone your skills in various fields.
But there is more to the Fauji way of life than just discipline and rules! It’s not a regimented one. Yes, there is a certain discipline that is followed in terms of pursuing a sport, playing a game, study time and socialising time.
Home Is Where The Army Takes You
One thing we always hear about military brats is that they move around a lot, and that’s true. You just don’t belong to one place. On average, military families are assigned to a new installation every two to three years. And it’s usually not just a relocation down the street. No. Military families are assigned to fly to a new “home” all the way across the country with an entirely different culture. Indeed, a good chunk of military children are born at some place, raised at some other place and transferred all across the country. Apparently, change and transition don’t seem that intimidating anymore. In fact, you begin yearning for changes and every posting becomes a new chapter. Life is constantly dynamic, always in a constant flow of events. At times, you end up meeting your old friends in different cities!
Life On Cantonment/Peace Stations
A military cantt. is a community within a community. It’s fenced off from the civilian world around it- a sanctuary for military families. You play with the other kids in the community. The best part of growing up in the army campuses is that there is a lot of greenery around. A lot of trees, gardens and as most of the parents take an active interest in gardening thus passing the talent to their kids as well. You always look forward to festivals and holidays. You may not get to go to your hometown but you do get to celebrate with your own Military family. You will tuck into biryani on Eid with the same fervour as you celebrate Janamashtmi or Gurupurab or Christmas. There is no segregation, no differentiation. You bond over the lack of permanency in your lives. You revel in every fleeting moment, cherishing whatever comes your way.
The idea of living in a single place for more than a few years sends shivers down their spine. Being “stuck” in one place for a decade, in some Military Brats’ minds, means missing out on eye-opening, life-enriching experiences afforded by the rest of the world, reminding you that the world is big and beautiful and that there’s so much left to see. After their father retires and settles at one place, it becomes difficult to settle down in one particular place!
Shaktiman
Fauji kids have their very own Shaktiman – the ungainly military trucks or jeeps or tanks or stallions that paraded as school buses. You troop into these rickety dark trucks with tarpaulin roofs and a wire mesh at the back, chickens in a mobile coop off to school! You fight for space on rudimentary wooden benches while the conductor keeps a wary eye out for paper planes or water fights. Consider yourself lucky if you get to sit in the front with the driver in the Shaktiman.
It isn’t comfortable but it sure is fun!
Making new friends becomes second nature. And one of your first friends is your ‘Bhaiya’ or ‘Sahayak’. He is friend, mentor, guide – all rolled into one.
Schooling
Armed Forces have their own schools for the military kids– Army Public Schools, Kendriya Vidyalaya, Sainik Schools, Military Schools, Air Force Schools. These are the default options. It is only after entering different schools that are “civil” or a college (not the army variety) do you realise the “different” thought process existing outside. It was always assumed that people outside would share a similar worldview, but it isn’t always so.
While you do live in a secular, protected shell of a life within thriving green cantonments, it is in many ways the perfect environment to grow up in. Unlike other children, home is not a brick and mortar building or a lane or even a city. For Fauji kids, home is the Army and everything it stands for. Home is the sound of the early morning Bugle, the sight of soldiers marching past in unison, the smell of Brasso used to polish your father’s/mother’s medals, the feeling of pride you take in the life you have had.
While growing up, military kids didn’t fancy heroes from Marvel comics and DC universe characters but rather the people whose names they grew up hearing; for instance, Captain Vikram Batra and Captain Vijayant Thapar and so on. In fact, in military schools, the names of the house systems reflect the names of various Generals and Field Marshals, be it – Manekshaw or Cariappa.
There is a small story about a teacher who asks a class to give her an example of a Galaxy. A little kid replies Shoulders of my dad.” The surprised teacher asks ‘How?’, to which the little girl, filled with pride, replies “because this is where he wears his stars. His uniforms.”
If You’re on Time, You’re Late!!
Only military kids know that you show up to appointments at least fifteen minutes in advance. It’s actually a great habit to have; you’ll rarely be punished for showing up early, but you’ll almost always regret being late. It’s impolite to keep people waiting, especially doctors and administrative personnel who have dozens of other patients and/or customers to see that day.
Loved ones posted in war zones
It’s wonderful and heartbreaking both about having a parent in the military. One of the hardest parts about military life is dealing with deployments, separations, and losses. Having your loved ones posted in war zones, reading headlines about martyred soldiers. Getting news, it wasn’t your father and sighing with relief BUT knowing the fact He was somebody’s father, somebody’s son pushes you in low spirits from the loss. All this is a part of the growing-up life cycle. However, I don’t think any army kid will trade the life he/she gets as a Military BRAT.
Pride
Military kids exhibit pride in their parents’ service and often take on additional duties during deployments. In this way, they serve our country too, with strength and bravery. Growing up as a military brat is a unique and often rewarding experience. More often than not, looking back on life as a military brat will provide endless entertainment and laughter to anyone they share the stories with.
Growing up as a military brat is a unique and often rewarding experience. More often than not, looking back on life as a military brat will provide endless entertainment and laughter to anyone they share the stories with.
With due respect to all, if I missed a point here; please do provide us with the feedback.
Picture Perception and Description Test (PPDT) is conducted on day-1 as the second test of the Stage-I screening series. It comprises of story writing, narration and group discussion. The narration is equally as important as story writing and GD. And most of us report that delivering a speech or speaking in public is our greatest fear. And yet the ability to speak in public is one of the most valued skills today.
If you break out in a cold sweat or even feel butterflies when you think about speaking in front of others or interview, you are not alone. Fear of public speaking is estimated to affect 75 percent of adults. Rethinking the way we perceive stress may actually improve our physical and mental performance.
It may be easier to give in to our fears, but we will accomplish much more in life and feel a greater sense of pride for facing them. For some people, with just a little effort they have the ability to conquer these fears. For others, it takes a lot more work and some tips or tools for masking these mental pressures.
Try these 10 tips to get over your nervousness and speak fluently and confidently.
Admit nervousness: Even experienced speakers get nervous. Don’t try to eliminate your jitters. Turn them into energy you can use to boost your delivery. PPDT narration is just a 1-minute affair, you can easily pull it off.
Prepare: After the picture perception test, avoid wasting time and practice narrating the story to yourself beforehand. This boosts your self-confidence and you tend to perform better.
Breathe: In the thirty seconds before you begin speaking, take three slow, deep breaths through your nose, filling your belly. As you breathe out, say silently to yourself, “Relax.”
Remember: Know what you are going to say and why you want to say it. Remember your story well. At times, a candidate narrates something that is nowhere related to the story he wrote. So, remember your story and revolve your narration around the story only.
Rehearse: If you have time before the narration and GD then just walk around and practice out loud for at least 5-6 times. Don’t memorize your story or practice it word for word. Talk it through, point by point. Imagine you’re explaining it to a friend.
Connect with your audience: Make the audience your allies. Talk to the other candidates before your narration to get to know them. Look them in the eye as you speak to them, one person at a time. When your audience sides with you, your job as a narrator becomes easier.
Focus on your audience: Stage fright is rooted in self-preoccupation. (“How am I doing?” ,“Am I making any sense?”) Stop focusing on yourself. Focus, instead, on your audience. (If they are able to understand what you speak, whether they are connecting with your narration or not).
Simplify: Most candidates try to do too much in a narration. Then they worry about leaving something out or losing their train of thought. Aim, instead, to communicate only the story. Keep it short and simple. Don’t go for quantity, manage the quality of your narration. Use simple words but deliver an influential story.
Visualize success: Practice relaxation techniques in the days before your SSB. Lie down or sit comfortably in a quiet place. Breathe slowly. Close your eyes. Imagine your upcoming speaking engagement. Picture yourself speaking with confidence.
Act confident: The other candidates or people out there won’t see how nervous you are. They can’t tell if your palms are sweating or your knees are knocking or your heart is pounding. So don’t tell them. Smile. Stick your chest out. Look confident, even if you don’t feel it.
Practice: Practice a lot. Try practicing narration at home in front of the mirror and note minor details like posture, body language, and gestures.
Myself Aditya Sharma, hail from Dehradun and studied at ST.THOMAS’ College Dehradun, my father is a constable in Uttarakhand police for my success I would like to thank my parent’s guidance and my school. Specials thanks to my all youtube teachers.
Since my childhood I had the passion to join the armed forces, whenever I used to see a army-related movie or hear some news it would feel me with a new type of Josh. My journey to defense started with class 11 when I had to choose my subjects back of the mind I had defence in my mind but simultaneously I also started preparing for jee examination.
I worked hard and cleared my NDA -149 written examination and also scored 94% in my 12 boards . After my boards examination the text target was of ssb , daily I use read newspaper and used to seek online guidance from your you-tube channel . I worked hard but was conference out from 5 AFSB guwahati , though it gave me a good understanding of qualities asked in interviews but that was not enough . I was at the guwahati airport heading back towards dehradun suddenly I came through online article regarding navy Tech entry, I do not got dejected from my first failure . Instead I started working for my second ssb , worked hard practised a lot of lecturettes and current affairs . On October 4, I reported at Bhopal for my navy entry astonished to see a massive crowd of 326 students from which only 27 were screen in , I was only screen in from group of 15 , during the progress I worked hard but luck didn’t favoured me . On 8 October I was conference out but I know I had to work hard for recommendation.
Had a week for my TES reporting on 15 October, in a week I gained some knowledge of army organization and self introspected myself, also referred to many recommended candidates interview which gave a new Josh . I was back in bhopal on 15 in which 168 reported and 32 was screen in , during mu process I avoided doing that previous ssb mistakes during physiology I just related the picture to my own life put myself into the situation , acted according and wrote simple stories , I had a good experience of WAT as I had included practise sets of wat in my daily routine, my psychology went mind blowing.
Now it was GTO’s time and I was ready for it performed well in group discussion gave valuable contribution to the discussion, participated actively in GPE and narrated the group’s plan . In my pgt things got worse as every one was shouting so I just kept calm and kept quiet in PGT . But in my HGT I outpasses everyone’s performance and performed well . In my GOR I helped my group through to get through obstacles , even a situation came when I was about to fall down from 10 feet wall while pulling one of my teammate . In my individual obstacle I surpass my previous ssb , doing 9 individual obstacles , I was satisfy with my GTO -DAY 1 perform, on day 2 I was given lecturates topic of India and it’s neighbor, had enough knowledge of the topic I spoke with full confidence. During my COMMAND TASK I was called at last and was given the most different obstacle and helping material , I used my all sense and when gto was slowly increasing the level of difficulty I was getting an indication of my selection.
In my interview I was screwed very hard the interviewer was only satisfied when I was loosing during conversation, I don’t gave up and answered all my questions with full confidence with a smile on my face . Even the interviewer once said I would not recommended you to build up the pressure , I just smiled back and said my answers with full confidence. While coming from the interviewer room he even said to be better try next time. I just smiled back and said thank u to him.
With this my ssb came to end and during my conference answered some tricky questions and had confidence that I was making it through this time .
When the colonel sir came in to declare the result my heart rate was going up and down and when my chest no. Was called my eyes were full of tears . While shaking hands with major general my eyes were full of tears. As it is a popular saying “it all goes well if it ends well “ with this my journey as a candidate ended and my new journey as gentleman cadets is going to begin soon .
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It is always advisable to keep a knowledge of the organization for which you are attending the interview. The same theory is applicable to the SSB. The aspirants going for the SSB need to stay aware of the service for which they are attending SSB. Army aspirants, aspirants must stay aware of the basic framework of the army along with a significant level of knowledge of the weapons of the Indian Army.
Those aspirants who want to join specific battalions need to get sufficient knowledge of the battalion, as well as the weapons, used by the soldiers. So we are here with a bunch of questions related to the weapons of in the Indian Army that can be asked in the SSB.
During the SSB (Services Selection Board) interview process, candidates may be asked questions related to Indian Army weapons. Here are some examples of such questions:
What are the types of guns used by the Indian Army?
What is the range of the INSAS rifle?
What is the difference between an AK-47 and an INSAS rifle?
What is the caliber of the Indian Army’s sniper rifle?
What are the types of grenades used by the Indian Army?
What is the weight of the Indian Army’s standard machine gun?
What is the maximum effective range of the Indian Army’s rocket launcher?
What is the difference between a tank and an armored vehicle?
What is the maximum speed of the Indian Army’s main battle tank?
What are the types of missiles used by the Indian Army?
50 Questions Asked In SSB Related To Indian Army Weapons
Tell me the names of some weapons of the artillery of The Indian Army.
Ans – Bofors Haubits FH77, Dhanush Howitzer, Pinaka MBRL
How what is the full form of INSAS?
Ans – Indian Small Arms System.
What is S-400 and which nation is selling it to India?
Ans – S-400 is the air defense system to be procured from Russia. It has a range of 400kms and is one of the best air defense systems in the world.
Tell me the names of the helicopters used by the aviation corps of The Indian Army.
Ans – HAL, cheetah, HAL Chetak, Hal Rudra, HAL Dhruv
What is the difference between the armored and artillery?
Ans – armored corps consists of armored tanks and armored vehicles, used for supporting infantry. While artillery gives the fire cover to the infantry and armored. It stands at a distance from the actual action site of the infantry and neutralizes the threats in the way of infantry using missiles.
What is ICBM?
Ans – Inter Continental Ballistic Missiles are the guided cruise missiles with a range of 5,500 km or more. They can be used as nuclear weapons.
Tell me something about AGNI missiles.
Ans – Agni missiles are the group of missiles with a range of medium to intercontinental specifications.
Tell me names of engineering and support weapons of The Indian Army.
Name some anti-tank missiles used by The Indian Army.
Ans – Nag and Helina, Spike, MILAN
Tell me something about Brahmos Missile?
Ans – It is a supersonic cruise missile that is produced by a joint venture of Russian Federation’s NPO Mashinostroeyenia and India’s (DRDO). It was named after the Brahmaputra of India and the Moskva of Russia. Is has 5 variants which are Cruise missile, Air-launched cruise missile, Anti-ship missile, Land-attack missile, Surface-to-surface missile. it has an operational range of 450 km and ceiling of 14 km.
Name some ballistic and cruise missiles used by India.
Ans – Unnamed Arial vehicles are the pilot-less aircraft which are remotely operated by distant human sources. These can be used for surveillance and localization and mapping, air defense and combat roles.
Name some UAVs used by India.
Ans – IAI Heron, DRDO Nishant, IAI Searcher, Searcher, IAI Harpy
Which UAV is indigenously produced by India and is being used by The Indian Army?
Ans – Rustom UAV.
Which nation produced Brahmos in a joint venture with India?
Ans – Russia
Name the indigenously produced tank by India.
Ans – Arjun Main Battle Tank
Tell me something about INSAS.
Ans – INSAS is a weapon with two variants of an assault rifle and light machine gun manufactured in Ordnance Factory Tiruchirappalli. It is the rifle used by the Indian armed forces having a fire rate of 600-650 rounds per minutes, with a muzzle velocity of 900 m/s. Following some problems and functional issues, the armed forces are tracking a new weapon to replace it.
Conclusion – The candidates going to appear for the army SSB need to stay aware of the questions related to the weapons of The Indian Army. Starting from the basic, a level of significant knowledge of weapons must be kept by the aspirants to perform well in the personal interview as well as GD. The above questions will help the aspirants in preparing for the SSB and giving their best.
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By the end of this article, you will be aware of a few typical situations which arise in the room of the Interviewing Officer. You may have faced some of these situations before and you may face them when you go there this time. While some situations given below are funny others are tricky. Try to read and understand and thus be aware of them so that you are not awestruck when you face them.
SSB Interview Tricky Situations and Questions
You enter the room and you see that the IO having a conversation on phone: In this situation you just stand there, wait for him to finish and then ask his permission to take a seat/enter after wishing him.
While you are answering your question he’s least interested in hearing your answer and has closed his eyes and pretends that he’s getting bored: In such situation you have to go on speaking what you were speaking without getting distracted.
When you are answering he mocks at your answers: Don’t get angry or disturbed just give a slight smile and go on.
When you answer his long rapid fire, he interrupts in-between asking cross questions: The purpose of doing so is to make you forget your sequence and what you were answering. In such case answer his cross question and then say ‘coming back to what I was saying Sir’ and continue with your original sequence. Don’t panic if you forget the sequence, just answer whatever you remember.
The IO Offers you tea/coffee/cigarette: It is better to deny politely in such situations but if he insists and you don’t have an option or an escape then be sure you do it in a proper manner
Creating pressure on you: He may do it in various ways; the idea is to check how strong you are. He might ask you personal questions or ask emotional things to stress you out. So don’t panic and think that he is just testing you.
Very personal questions related to relationship or other things: He might ask very personal questions to check whether you are comfortable or not. Also questions related to pornography etc. might be asked, be frank and specific and don’t be extra friendly with him, answer in a limit.
When asked about stuff you don’t know: He might ask you things which you don’t know, now you are not Google or encyclopedia so honestly say that you don’t know the answer instead of trying to fake.
Two officers are sitting: In this case generally one is the main IO and other is the trainee IO, or in some cases the other officer might be the psychologist. You have to wish both of them and answer to the person who has asked you the question.
Funny questions: He might ask you light and witty questions which may be like asking you to marry him (of course in case of girls!) or asking you to marry your sister with him. In such witty questions give a witty answer.
There are several entry options available to join the Indian Army after completing 12th standard. Here are some of the most popular ones:
National Defence Academy (NDA) Entry: This is a three-year course conducted by the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force to train cadets for becoming officers in their respective branches. Candidates need to appear for a written exam followed by an interview conducted by the Services Selection Board (SSB).
Technical Entry Scheme (TES): This entry scheme is for male candidates who have completed their 12th standard in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) stream. The age limit is between 16.5 to 19.5 years. The selection process includes a written exam, SSB interview, and medical examination.
Indian Army Soldier Recruitment: Candidates who have completed their 12th standard in any stream can apply for the soldier recruitment process. The selection process includes a physical fitness test, written test, and medical examination.
Territorial Army: The Territorial Army provides opportunities for citizens to serve as part-time officers. Candidates should be between 18-42 years of age and should have completed their graduation or equivalent.
Indian Military Academy (IMA) Direct Entry: This entry is for candidates who have completed their graduation or equivalent. The selection process includes a written exam followed by an SSB interview.
Short Service Commission (SSC): This is a temporary commission for both men and women. The selection process includes a written exam followed by an SSB interview.
Women Special Entry Scheme: Women candidates can also join the Indian Army through the Women Special Entry Scheme. The entry is open to women who have completed their graduation or equivalent. The selection process includes a written exam followed by an SSB interview.
Candidates are advised to visit the official website of the Indian Army for more information on the eligibility criteria, selection process, and application process.
As you all know that SSB psychological tests are more about writing continuously for two hours, these are series of tests you will face one by one; it’s a game of pen and paper. Though most of us would say that our grammar won’t really matter in psychological tests and it’s all about what you want to express, which is somewhat correct, these are very silly grammar mistakes that sometimes change the meaning of your sentence completely.
When the testing officer says that you just focus on expressing yourself and do not care about the beauty of expression, he didn’t mean that you can make grammatical mistakes and he will manage to understand it correctly, it is always better not to make a silly mistake.
So here are a few common grammar errors that you avoid while writing your TAT stories, SRT solutions, and WAT sentences.
Lack of subject-verb agreement: Subjects and verbs must agree in number.
Examples: The dog growls when he is angry. [singular]
Dogs growl when they are angry. [plural]
Using the wrong pronoun:
Incorrect: Everybody must write their own poem.
Correct: Everybody must write his or her own poem.
Incorrect use of apostrophes
Examples: Its vs. It’s – Its branches were falling. It’s a cold day. They’re vs. Their – They’re ready to leave. They are on their way.
Missing comma or semi-colon in a compound sentence:
Correct: She wanted to go, but she didn’t have a car.
Writing run-on sentences:
Incorrect: Tom is very cute, he is very popular at school. Correct: Tom is very cute. He is very popular at school.
Misuse of homophones:
Examples: Accept vs. Except – Accept means to receive. Except means to take out or leave out. There vs. Their – They wanted to go there. Their mother was not home.
Using wrong verb tense:
Examples: For present tense – We walk to the store. For past tense – We walked to the store. For future tense – We will walk to the store
Using who vs. whom:
Examples: Who is a subject pronoun. Who is driving the car? Whom is an object pronoun. With whom are you going to the party?
Using double negatives:
Incorrect: She doesn’t have no idea of what to do next. Correct: She doesn’t know what to do next.
Using few vs. less:
Use “few” or “fewer” for things you count. Use “less” for things you measure. Example: She wore out fewer shoes because she walked less miles.
The Little Red Book of Common Errors is about English usage I errors and how to avoid making them. The book is concerned with deviations from the standard use of English as judged by professional writers, editors, teachers and literate executives and personnel officers. The aim of this book is to help you avoid low grades, lost employment opportunities, lost business, and titters of amusement at the way you write or speak.
Aspirants you might have wondered many-a-times that in what way are AFCAT and CDSE different from each other. Well, you must be clear on the differences between the two exams in order to prepare nicely for both of them and choose the one that suits your priorities.
AFCAT stands for Airforce Common Admission Test and CDSE stands for Combined Defense Service Examination. Both are written exams which are followed by a SSB in order to select suitable young boys and girls for the Defense forces of India. Both of these exams differ from each other in a great deal and given below are the major differences between the two exams:
Type of Force: As the name clearly suggests AFCAT which means Air Force Common Admission Test is a test which is taken to select young boys and girls for Airforce only whereas CDSE which means Combined Defense Service Examination is an exam meant for selecting candidates for all the three wings i.e. Army, Navy and Airforce.
Conducting Body: AFCAT is conducted by the Indian Airforce twice an year whereas CDSE is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) twice an year.
Time of notification and Exam: For AFCAT1 the notification comes in the first week of December and lasts for a month whereas notification for CDSE1 comes generally in the beginning of November and filling of application lasts for a month. For AFCAT2 notification comes in first week of June and applications are accepted for a month whereas for CDSE2 notification comes in the last week of month of May and applications are accepted for a month. AFCAT1 is conducted in the last week of February and AFCAT2 in the last week of August whereas CDSE1 is conducted in the beginning of the month of February and CDSE2 in the beginning of the month of September
Time of declaration of results: Generally AFCAT results are declared within a month of conduction of exam i.e. for AFCAT1 by end of March and for AFCAT2 by the end of September after which the qualified candidates are called for SSB’s. The results for the written of CDSE1 are declared by the month of June and for CDSE2 by the month of January after which SSB follows for the qualified candidates.
Eligibility: For both you must be a graduate at least (BA, B.Com, B.Tech etc.) further qualification depends on the type of service you want to join. There is also a difference in Age for both exams.
For AFCAT the age depends on the course you want to join. Age limit is:
For CDSE the age limit differs for the different forces:
Indian Army – 19-24 years
Indian Air force – 19-23 years
Indian Navy – 19-22 years
Courses Offered: AFCAT makes the girls and boys to join the Indian Airforce in Flying, Technical or Ground Duty course. CDSE makes a way for the young boys to join the IAF for the Flying course only, girls can join only OTA i.e. SSC for Non-Technical course of Army and no other wing of the Defense through CDSE.
Exam Pattern: The exam pattern differs for the two exams in a great deal. AFCAT exam consists of a single paper which comprises of English, GA, Mathematics and reasoning making a total of 100 questions to be done in 2 hours. CDSE exam consists of three papers English, GA and Mathematics (optional for OTA candidates). Each paper consists of 120 questions each and time is 2 hours each.
Level of Difficulty: The level of difficulty varies for each subject in both exams. Hence let us see now what the difference in levels of both the exams is:
Exam
English
General Awareness
Mathematics
AFCAT
Variety is less, antonym-synonym is difficult, and passage is easy.
Consists mainly of Current Affairs and level is easier as compared to CDSE
Simple class 10th level questions.
CDSE
Variety of questions is more, level is okay and simpler.
Consists of a mix blend of questions, level is tough, and needs a good knowledge of basics.
A variety of questions from 10th level, level is slightly higher than AFCAT.
Apart from this reasoning in AFCAT is simple. As the level and standard of questions in AFCAT is seen to be rising with every exam hence it is advisable for you to work hard for AFCAT as well however in general the standard of questions are a slight bit low to that of CDSE.
Strategy for preparation: As we all know everything demands a continuous amount of hard work hence to crack both these exams you need to focus and prepare in well advance. Since we have an idea of the time when this exam is conducted and also of the syllabus hence you can prepare for both these exams in well advance. You need to be clear with the basics first, because generally the questions asked in these exams are a test to check how well you have understood the concepts.
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The Indian Army has a vast array of wallpapers that showcase its various branches and operations. From the gallant soldiers who protect our borders to the elite Special Forces units who are always ready to tackle any challenge, these wallpapers capture the essence of the Indian Army in all its glory. They also depict the latest equipment and technology used by the Indian Army to stay ahead of its adversaries.
One of the most popular Indian Army wallpapers is the one that depicts the Indian flag with soldiers saluting it. This wallpaper symbolizes the patriotism and loyalty of the soldiers towards their country. It also reminds us of the sacrifices made by our soldiers to protect our freedom and sovereignty.
Another popular wallpaper is the one that showcases the Indian Army’s Special Forces units in action. These wallpapers depict the highly trained and skilled soldiers carrying out missions in difficult terrain and weather conditions. They also showcase the advanced equipment used by the Indian Army’s Special Forces units, such as night vision goggles, assault rifles, and body armor.
The Indian Army wallpapers that showcase its various branches, such as the infantry, armored corps, and air defense artillery. These wallpapers depict the soldiers in their respective uniforms, carrying out their duties with pride and dedication. They also showcase the various weapons and equipment used by these branches, such as tanks, missile launchers, and guns.
