While in the SSB interview, you might be asked a question, something like this – “Please tell me what are the areas that the armed forces are lagging in?” or “What is holding back the army from development?” or “What is the downside of Indian army?” or “Tell me what changes are required in the Indian army?”
While there could be plenty of responses to this question, candidates would generally try to criticize the current functioning of the army saying reforms that they think could make the army a better place. It could be any suggestion ranging from abolishing the sahayak system to reducing the pensionable service requirements. Whatever the ideas may be, it is wrong to criticize an organization for which you are interviewing and in front of an officer from the same organization.
However, if you still have to say something, it is better to say what is publicly available information. We show you 5 such changes which you can say the army can bring for betterment:
Modernization:
Many critical equipments in the army is being used for a long time. Signal and radar systems, artillery equipment, even the standard issue rifles for infantrymen needs upgradation. It is now a high time that the Indian army focus on modernization and push for the same.
Need for experienced defence minister:
While we have experienced military generals who had led the army for their lifetime, they still have to function under a civil minister with no military experience whatsoever. The minister then would function as the Chief of Defence Staff eliminating special need for the CDS post. In Sam Manekshaw’s words – “I wonder whether those of our political masters who have been put in charge of the defence of the country can distinguish a mortar from a motor; a gun from a howitzer; a guerrilla from a gorilla, although a great many resemble the latter.”
Need for a Special Forces command:
The army should have a special forces command wherein all the special forces function under it. Its sole reporting authority should be the Prime Minister which will enable the command to undertake any action swiftly and promptly. SFs like PARA, NSG, Marcos and Garuds would function under this command and any future incident like the Taj attacks could be addressed very swiftly.
Improving efficiency of National Cadet Corps:
NCC is today the biggest uniformed organization in the world. Serving officers and men help run it smoothly. The retired officers should be made the commanders of the NCC units. This will have 2 major benefits – the servicing officers and men could be utilized to hold appointments within the army and the retired officers could give in their 100% to the unit and the cadets. This will improve the efficiency of the functioning of NCC.
Closing of military farms, RVC and postal services in peace areas:
Today, the RVC, military farms and postal services are mere ceremonial establishments in peace areas. They serve no real purpose when the rations are being encashed. Also, in a modern army, there is little need for RVC and postal services in the peace areas.
Conclusion
While being asked to you about the improvements that the army should bring in itself, be polite and answer in a way that does not sound like criticism. At the same time, give valid reasons for what changes you are proposing in the army, because reason clarifies everything.
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The psychological tests are administered on the second day of the 5-day testing schedule that takes place at the SSB. These tests are based on very scientific procedures of assessing the qualities of a candidate, at his/her subconscious level and the non-conscious state of mind.
The primary aim of these tests is to assess the potential of a candidate in terms of qualities or personality traits that are desired in a potential officer candidate. The tests are required to be written against the constraint of time. Hence, the candidate is unable to hide his true feelings and the psychologist is able to read the actual personality of the candidate while he/she gives his/her responses in terms of thoughts, feelings and actions.
The four psychological tests that all candidates are put through during their SSB are as follows:
Personality assessment conducted in SSB is based on the science of Psychology. Psychology is not an absolute science, unlike the physical sciences known to us. It implies that there are not always absolute and definite “yes, or no” answers to problems, or situations. There will be a difference in the responses of different people in accordance with their nature and psychology. The battery of psychology tests conducted in SSB is based on Projective technique. Assessment of an individual is done based on the entire written tests & not in pieces, like a separate assessment of WAT, TAT & SRT. The personality of an individual is one whole. The various inputs help to construct it.
The below-mentioned points are mentioned in order to give the defence aspirants insights about the psyche tests and the methods to approach them during or before testing in SSB Interview process.
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) You will be shown 11 black and white pictures and the (12th) is a blank slide. Each picture will come just for 30 seconds and then disappear. You will get 4 minutes to write the story based on that picture. After 4 min another picture will come for 30 seconds and the same process will be followed till the last slide i.e. blank slide. The Thematic Apperception Test is designed to test the thoughts and imagination of the candidate.
Some pictures in TAT show problems which require urgent resolution like accident, fire, theft, drowning and so on. In such photos the scope for imagination is limited and most candidates are expected to resolve the problem shown with minor variations in their- understanding of the situation, urgency, priorities, and sense of responsibility. Some photos depict no problem at all. Such photos offer much greater scope for imagination. The story of a candidate will provide greater insights into his thoughts and imagination as compared with the ‘problem resolution type’ of photos.
In the blank photo, individuals will write totally based on their imagination because there is nothing at all to guide their thoughts. Individual stories will naturally vary the greatest and will be the purest reflection of an individual’s imagination. Blank photo is to elicit a response based totally on individual’s imagination. Candidates should resolve the problems depicted in the pictures depicting problems as per correct priorities. Do not write pre-planned stories because the assessors will be able to distinguish this easily and may even have a negative impact.
Use imagination well to write meaningful stories in the photos offering greater scope for imagination, including the blank photo. Write practical and realistic stories that come to your mind on seeing the picture and takes place around you. The main character should be proactive and do something for the betterment of the existing situation.
Word Association Test (WAT) You will be shown 60 words back to back; each word will remain on the screen for 15 seconds. In 15 seconds you are required to write a sentence which comes to your mind first after reading that word. Likewise, you have to write 60 sentences continuously without any pause in between.
Only the spontaneous and stimulus-based response is consistent with the personality of the candidate. The psychologist analyses the complete responses to construct an all-inclusive and consistent personality of the individual. Many candidates mistake this test for a sentence making test, rather than a word association test and hence, falter in the very approach to this particular test.
Situation Reaction Test (SRT) You will get a booklet with 60 situations written on it. You are required to write your responses based on those 60 situations. Time allotted will be 30 min. These are real to life situations, which you may encounter in your day to day life. These are given in a Booklet, in the form of statements which you have to complete by giving appropriate reactions. Due to a constraint of time, you will generally give a response, which would be close to your actual reaction, while facing a similar situation in real life.
Answer spontaneously but by imagining yourself in those situations as those are the situations which many of us faces during the course of our life. The main character in the situations should be a leader, who should try to resolve the problems proactively for the betterment of everyone and not wait for things to happen.
SD Self-Description Test (SDT) You are required to write an opinion about you from your parents, friends, teachers and yourself, and things which you would like to develop in the future. Time allotted will be 15 min. The Self-Description entails asking the candidate to write down, as to what, in his/her opinion the following people think about him/her: 1. Your parents 2. Your teachers 3. Your friends 4. You yourself
The candidate is required to write down his/her own opinion about what the people mentioned in all the above categories think about him/her. Both, the positive aspects of his/her personality and the areas that he/she feels need to be improved are required to be mentioned in three to four lines for each category. You should go prepared. Write the truth. Opinions of others, as well as yourself about you, are basically a brief about your strong and weak points. The strong points should be more than the weak points. In case the reverse is true, it shows that you have not taken enough action to improve yourself, despite being aware of your weaknesses.
Your description should be an emphasis on such points that reveal and reflect the traits of your personality. Do not fake it. Gather actual and true opinions from your parents, teachers/employers, friends/colleagues. Talk to them and ask what they think about you, their perspective and impression about you. You can use the Johari Window concept for better understanding of this testing process.
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Good news for those seeking a defence career who are enrolled in or have completed the 12th grade. The TES 49 Technical Entry Scheme recruiting notification from the Indian Army will be released shortly, and in this post, we’ll read the key information on TES 49 application, age limits, vacancies, SSB interview dates, cut-off, and how to apply for TES 49.
Online applications will be available for the TES (10+2) Entry-49 course (July 2023) and will be available on joinindianarmy.nic.in and will be notified very soon. JEE Mains 2022 is now a requirement for the TES 49 entry. In addition, you must have received at least 60% in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) in your 12th-grade class.
Indian Army had decided to publish the TES 49 notification on 15 November 2022 for the candidates who have completed the 12th standard with PCM with an aggregate of 60%. As of now, the date has been delayed and further dates will be notified soon.
TES 49 Eligibility Criteria
Online applications will open soon on thejoinindianarmy.nic.in website. Applications are invited from unmarried Male Candidates who have passed the 10+2 examination in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics (Hereinafter referred to as PCM) subjects and fulfill the eligibility conditions prescribed in the subsequent paragraphs, for the grant of Permanent Commission in the Army after four years of Basic Military Training and Technical Training thereafter with the terms and conditions given in the succeeding paragraphs.
A candidate must not be below 16½ years and above 19½ years on the first day of the month in which the course is due to commence i.e. the candidate should not be born before 02 Jan 2004 and not after 01 Jan 2007 (both days inclusive).
TES 49 Educational Qualification
Only those candidates who have passed the 10+2 Examination or its equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 60% marks in Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics from recognized education boards are eligible to apply for this entry. The eligibility conditions for calculating the PCM percentage of various state /central boards will be based on marks obtained in Class XII only. Candidate must have appeared in JEE (Mains) 2022.
TES 49 Vacancies
There is a total of 90 vacancies. The Vacancies are provisional and can be changed depending on the training capacity at the Training Academy for this course. The vacancies are subject to increase/decrease keeping the organizational requirement at the point of time.
Salary/Pay
Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training: The gentlemen cadets will be given a stipend of ₹ 56,100/-p.m.* as is admissible to NDA cadets on completion of 3 years of training. On completion of 4 years of training, they will be commissioned in the rank of Lt and entitled to pay as admissible to the rank.
How To Apply
Applications will only be accepted online. To do so the candidate needs to click on the ‘online application’ button on the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
Selection Procedure
Shortlisting of Applications. Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) reserves the right to shortlist applications based on the cut-off percentage applied as decided. After shortlisting of candidates, the Centre allotment will be intimated to the candidate online. After allotment of the Selection Centre, candidates will have to log in to the website and select their SSB dates on a first come first serve basis.
Only shortlisted eligible candidates depending on the cutoff percentage will undergo SSB at one of the Selection Centres i.e, Allahabad (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bengaluru (Karnataka), or Kapurthala (Punjab) by Psychologist, Group Testing Officer, and Interviewing Officer. Call Up letters for SSB interview will be issued by respective Selection Centres on the candidate’s registered e-mail ID and SMS only. Allotment of the Selection Centre is at the discretion of the Directorate General of Recruiting, Integrated Headquarters of MoD (Army), and NO requests for changes are entertained in this regard.
Candidates will be put through two stage selection procedure. Those who clear Stage I will go to Stage II. Those who fail in Stage I will be returned on the same day. The duration of the SSB interview is five days and details of the same are available at the official website of the Directorate General of Recruiting www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. This will be followed by a medical examination for the candidates who get recommended after Stage II.
In the eventuality of being recommended by SSB, the candidate should have no objection to undergoing medical examination by a board of Male/Female doctors.
Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit will be issued joining letters for training in the order of merit, depending on the number of vacancies available.
The finally selected candidates will execute all the Bonds/Certificates as prescribed for the Cadets of NDA entry under AI 53/78.
The candidate will not have any objection in the event of final selection, on allotment of any Arm/Service in the interest of the organization.
For the SSB interview, print out of online application must be accompanied by original documents along with two sets of self-attested photocopies i.e. 10th class certificate issued by the Board concerned (CBSE/ State Boards/lCSE) in which the date of birth is reflected for proof of date of birth (Admit card/Mark sheet/Transfer/Leaving Certificate, etc. are not acceptable as proof of date of birth) and 10+2 certificate and mark sheet for proof of education and a copy of the result of JEE (Mains) 2022. Revised mark sheets issued by a Board/University after the last date of submitting an online application will not be accepted for this course. Shortlisted candidates will be detailed to undergo SSB Interview from Oct 2022 onwards.
PROCEDURE FOR COMMON CANDIDATES: TES & NDA ENTRY
The candidates who apply for the 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES) and National Defence Academy (NDA & NA) parallel courses need to undergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers for the entries recommended.
Those candidates who are recommended for TES prior to their NDA SSB will have to undergo medical for TES and NDA (AF and Navy) separately.
If only NDA Army is their preference these TES candidates need not undergo NDA medical again. The NDA medical examination will begin only after the candidate is declared FIT in TES medicals.
The candidates who are recommended in NDA prior to SSB for TES need not undergo medical for TES separately. The Medical Status for TES (10+2) will be the same as NDA (Army) medical examination. A candidate declared UNFIT in NDA will be considered UNFIT for TES as well.
If the candidate is found UNFIT/ UNFIT IN ABSENTIA at any stage of medical examination in any entry i.e. TES or NDA & NA parallel courses he will be declared UNFIT for both entries and no representation will be accepted thereafter.
IT MUST BE NOTED THAT MERE QUALIFYING AT THE SSB INTERVIEW DOES NOT CONFIRM FINAL SELECTION. MERIT WILL BE PREPARED ON THE BASIS OF MARKS OBTAINED BY THE CANDIDATE AT THE SSB INTERVIEW. HIGHER EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES, NCC BACKGROUND ETC. HAVE NO ROLE TO PLAY IN THE FINALIZATION OF THE MERIT LIST. JOINING LETTERS TO JOIN PRE-COMMISSION TRAINING AT OTA, GAYA WILL ONLY BE ISSUED SUBJECT TO VACANCIES AND MEDICAL FITNESS.
TES 49 Training
Basic Military Training: 1 year (Officer Training Academy Gaya).
Technical Training: (i) Phase-I (Pre Commission Training): 3 Years (CME Pune or MCTE Mhow or MCEME Secunderabad), (ii) Phase-II (Post Commission Training): 1 year at CME Pune or MCTE Mhow or MCEME Secunderabad.
Award of Degree: The candidates will be awarded an Engineering degree after successful completion of the final examination. No ante date will be admissible to candidates on account of this Engineering degree. During the last two semesters, the officers will be permitted only one relegation on academic grounds. This relegation will be within the maximum two relegations permitted on academic grounds in the entire Engineering degree (8 semesters) in accordance with JNU Ordinance. Any further relegation of the officer on academic grounds will lead to the termination of his commission.
Type of Commission: On successful completion of 4 years of the course, cadets will be granted Permanent Commission in the Army in the rank of Lt.
Seniority: They will be granted seniority on overall order of merit of the three technical institutes combined i.e. CME, MCTE, MCEME, and in case the date of commissioning coincides with that of IMA, Dehradun, they will be placed en-block junior to IMA (NDA/ ACC / DE Course ) but above TGC / UES course.
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1. Who can Apply for the Indian Army TES 49 Entry Scheme?
JEE Mains 2022 is now a requirement for the TES 49 entry. In addition, you must have received at least 60% in PCM (Physics, Chemistry, and Mathematics) in your 12th-grade class.
2. What is the age limit for the Indian Army TES 49 Entry Scheme?
A candidate must not be below 16½ years and above 19½ years on the first day of the month in which the course is due to commence i.e. the candidate should not be born before 02 Jan 2004 and not after 01 Jan 2007 (both days inclusive).
3. When will the registrations open for the Indian Army TES 49 Entry Scheme?
Online applications had to be opened on 15th Nov 2022 and it has been delayed now. Stay tuned for further notice.
4. How many times can one attempt the SSB Interview for the Indian Army TES 49 Entry Scheme?
There is no limit on the number of SSB interview attempts. However, cut off for shortlisting of applications for SSB based on JEE (Main) All India Common Rank List (CRL) – 2022.
5. How can one apply for the Indian Army TES 49 Entry Scheme?
Candidates are to register and submit their application on the recruitment website joinindianarmy.nic.in.
6. Can Women apply for the Indian Army TES 49 Entry Scheme?
No, Applications are invited from UNMARRIED MALE CANDIDATES only.
7. What is the number of vacancies for the Indian Army TES 49 Entry Scheme?
90 Vacancies for men.
8. Is this a direct entry and there is no written exam for the Indian Army TES 49 Entry Scheme?
Yes, it is a Direct Entry, and No Written Exams. cut off for shortlisting of applications for SSB based on JEE (Main) All India Common Rank List (CRL) – 2022. SSB interviews for short-listed candidates will be scheduled from Feb-March 2023.
9. Can the 12th appearing apply for the Indian Army TES 49 Entry Scheme?
Yes, you can apply, But qualifying for JEE Mains is also mandatory.
10. What is the Last date to apply for the Indian Army TES 48 Entry Scheme?
Yet to be updated.
11. How can I prepare for the Indian Army TES 49 Entry Scheme SSB interview?
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Admiral R Hari Kumar, Chief of Naval Staff reviews Passing Out Parade of 143rd Course of National Defence Academy (NDA). Says decision-making for security of the country requires a high level of knowledge, dedication, commitment & sacrifice as well as leadership at all levels.
The Chief of Naval Staff is an NDA alumnus (61st course) and was part of the ‘Juliet’ squadron. He passed out from the academy in December 1981.
The military parade at the Khetrapal Parade Ground marks the completion of three years of rigorous military training at the academy for the passing-out cadets.
The passed-out Army cadets will join the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, Air Force cadets will join the Air Force Academy in Dundigal and the naval cadets will join the Indian Naval Academy in Ezhimala in Kerala for a year of military training before they are commissioned into the respective forces.
The Indian army has published the TGC 136 merit list today and a total of 74 candidates have cleared the TGC 136 SSB interviews for different branches. The TGC 136 course was scheduled for Jan 2023. The TGC Technical Graduate Course – 136 merit list has been published. Candidates will be getting the joining letters based on their order of merit and medical status. Best wishes to all the successful candidates from Team SSBCrack.
The Indian Military Academy’s (IMA) passing out parade will take place on December 10. In this, Gentleman Cadets from both India and other countries will become officers and form an essential element of the armed forces of their respective nations. The passing out parade rehearsals have started.
The IMA was founded on October 1, 1932, claims Lt. Col. Himani Pant, the organization’s public relations officer. The Academy’s training capacity has grown from 40 to 1650 Gentleman Cadets over the past 90 years. 64,145 Gentlemen Cadets have graduated from the Academy so far. 2813 international cadets from 34 friendly nations are also a part of it. Guests from India and beyond, top army officers, and cadets’ family members will all take part in the passing out procession on December 10.
Officials from the academy have announced that the graduation ceremony will take place on December 2. wherein the Army Cadet College wing’s cadets will receive their degrees from Jawaharlal Nehru University. Following that, these ACC wing cadets will join the Academy. The Commandant Award Ceremony will be place on December 7, though. whereby cadets who shown excellence while undergoing military training will be honoured. The Commandant Parade will take place on December 8 in the morning, and the Academy will host a multi-activity display event on December 9, the day before the main Passing Out Parade.
Young officer Captain Nidesh Singh Yadav lost his life in Jammu during a river crossing drill. On Tuesday, his funeral was held at Nandgaon in Bhiwani, Haryana, with full honours from the government.
On Tuesday afternoon, Captain Nidesh’s body was brought to the village of Nandgaon.
After that, he was given a final send-off from the whole country.
Nidesh had two sisters, but he was the only brother. His older sister is an Air Force doctor.
His father also retired as a Subedar Major from Indian Army.
Official Update: Online registration for AFCAT 1 2023 starts on 1st December 2022. For the upcoming AFCAT 1 2023 Exam, the IAF is adding the Weapons Systems Branch for the first time. Flying, technical, weapon systems, administration, logistics, accounts, education, meteorology, and NCC Special Entry Flying (NCC Air Wing ‘C’ certificate is required) are the entry branches for AFCAT 1 2023. Stay tuned for the official notification and announcement for more information.
Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of this elite force as Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Online AFCAT examination will be conducted on 24 Feb 23, 25 Feb 23 and 26 Feb 23.
The illustrious division of Indian Defense Services is the Indian Air Force. It gives one immense honour to be a member of the IAF. The Indian Air Force administers the Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT), a national exam, to choose applicants for Class-1 Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical). Two times a year, the exam is given.
The AFCAT 1 2023 notification will be released by the Indian Air Force on 1st December 2022. The registration period for the AFCAT 1 2023 will open on December 1 and close on December 30, 2022. The AFCAT 1 2023 notice and exam date are keenly awaited by numerous Indian Air Force and AFCAT hopefuls who are geared up for the SSB interview and AFCAT 1 2023 written exam.
Every year, almost 6-8 lakh people take the AFCAT exam. Only 10,000 of those applicants will be placed on the selection list. It simply indicates that the AFCAT is not a simple exam and that applicants need prepare well before taking the test.
Indian citizens (men and women) are invited to join the Indian Air Force as Group A Gazetted Officers in the Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. The AFCAT 1 2023 online test will take place in February of that year.
The official notice of AFCAT 1 2023 will be released by the Indian Air Force in December 2022. Registrations for the AFCAT 1 2023 will open in December 2022.
Exams for the online AFCAT 1 2023 would possibly be given in the second week of February 2022. The AFCAT 1 2023 notice and exam date were keenly awaited by numerous Indian Air Force and AFCAT hopefuls who are preparing for the AFCAT 1 2023 written exam and SSB interview. We are aware that the Indian Air Force announces the Air Force Common Admission Test announcement twice a year.
Nationality. The candidate must be a citizen of India as per the Indian citizenship act, 1955.
For the courses starting in February 2024, online applications are being accepted for the award of Short Service Commissions (SSC) in the Flying Branch and Permanent Commissions (PC) and Short Service Commissions (SSC) in the Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. For the NCC Special Entry Scheme (For flying branch) and for Meteorology Entry, online applications are also being accepted for the issuance of PC/SSC.
Candidates should make sure they meet all requirements for admission to the exam before submitting an application. Their admittance at all examination stages, including the written exam and SSB test, will be solely provisional, pending their fulfillment of the necessary eligibility requirements. The IAF will revoke their candidacy if verification conducted at any point prior to or following the written exam or AFSB Testing reveals that they do not meet any of the eligibility requirements.
The mere issuance of an admit card or call-up letter does not signify that the Indian Air Force has officially approved the candidate’s application.
Only individuals who took their 12th-grade exams using the 10+2 format are eligible to apply for these courses.
In the Ground Duty (Non-Tech) branches, there are two seats earmarked for candidates who have a law degree; these candidates may be hired to perform legal tasks for the IAF (after commissioning).
AFCAT 1 2023 Application Form
IAF applicants must submit their applications online for AFCAT 1 2023 exam at https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in or https://afcat.cdac.in. The requirement for online registration is an Aadhaar Card.
Once the formal notification of AFCAT 1 2023 is released, specific instructions for completing the online application form will be made available.
If you are preparing for the AFCAT 1 2023 and AFCAT 2 2023 written exam and SSB interview, you can check SSBCrackExams online courses and mock tests.
The fee for the AFCAT 1 2023 Entry Exam. After filling out the online application form, the Rs. 250/- (non-refundable) exam fee for AFCAT entry (not applicable for NCC special entry and meteorology entry) can be paid online through the “Make Payment” step on the main menu of the online application. There will be no way to pay the exam fee with cash, a check, or a demand draught (DD). Through the payment gateway, you can pay the exam fee with a credit card, a debit card, or your bank account. Applicants are told to follow the steps or instructions on the payment gateway and to print or save the details of the transaction for their own records. After the bank confirms that the payment has been received, the “Payment Status” will show the “Registration Number,” which the candidate can write down for future communication. At the same time, the candidate will get a confirmation e-mail or text message. This will be followed by the admit card with the hall ticket number, which will be sent to the candidate’s registered email address and can also be downloaded from the candidate’s registered email address.
AFCAT 1 2023 Branch And Course Number
Flying Branch
Ground Duty Technical Branch
Ground Duty Non-Technical Branch
Meteorology Entry Branch
NCC Entry Branch
AFCAT 1 2023 Vacancies
Branch
Course Number
Post Code
Male
Female
Total
Flying
215/24F/SSC/M & W
Flying
5
5
10
Ground Duty Technical
214/24T/SSC/104AEC/M & W
AE (L)
87
10
97
Ground Duty Technical
214/24T/SSC/104AEC/M & W
AE (M)
30
3
33
Ground Duty Non Technical
214/24G/SSC/M & W
Weapon Systems
15
2
17
Ground Duty Non Technical
214/24G/SSC/M & W
Admin
43
5
48
Ground Duty Non Technical
214/24G/SSC/M & W
LGS
19
2
21
Ground Duty Non Technical
214/24G/SSC/M & W
Accounts
11
2
13
Ground Duty Non Technical
214/24G/SSC/M & W
Education
8
2
10
Ground Duty Non Technical
214/24G/SSC/M & W
Meteorology
7
2
9
NCC Special Entry
215/24F/PC/M and 215/24F/SSC/M & W
Flying
10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC
10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC
258
All Branches
258
For Flying Men and Women – Men 5 and Female 5 – Total 10
For Ground Duty Tech (Aeronautical Engineer Electronics) – Men 87 and Female 10 – Total 97
For Ground Duty Tech (Aeronautical Engineer Mechanical) – Men 30 and Female 03 – Total 33
For Ground Duty Non-Tech PC (Weapon Systems) – Men 15 and Female 2 – Total 17
For Ground Duty Non-Tech PC (Admin) – Men 43 and Female 5 – Total 48
For Ground Duty Non-Tech PC (LGS) – Men 19 and Female 2 – Total 21
For Ground Duty Non-Tech PC (Accts) – Men 11 and Female 2 – Total 13
For Ground Duty Non-Tech PC (Edn) – Men 8 and Female 2 – Total 10
For Meteorology – Men 7 and Female 2 – Total 9
For NCC Special Entry Flying PC Men and SSC for Men and Women – 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC
Total 258 Vacancies
*Disclaimer: Vacancies indicated are tentative and subject to change without notice. Actual intake would depend on organisational requirements, various cadre control mechanisms, availability of training slots and actual number of vacancies accruing in January 2024. No representation in this regard will be entertained.
AFCAT 1 2023 Age Limits
(a) Flying Branch: 20 to 24 years as of 01 Jan 2024 i.e. born between 02 Jan 2000 to 01 Jan 2004 (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 Jan 1998 to 01 Jan 2004 (both dates inclusive).
(b) Ground Duty Technical Branch: 20 to 26 years as of 01 Jan 2024 i.e. born between 02 Jan 1998 to 02 Jan 2004 both dates Inclusive).
(c) Ground Duty Non-Technical Branch: 20 to 26 years as of 01 Jan 2024 i.e. born between 02 Jan 1998 to 02 Jan 2004 both dates Inclusive).
Branch
AFCAT 1 2023 Exam Age Limits
Flying
Born between 02 Jan 2000 to 01 Jan 2004. (both dates inclusive)
Ground Duty Technical
Born between 02 Jan 1998 to 01 Jan 2004 (both dates inclusive)
Ground Duty Non-Technical
Born between 02 Jan 1998 to 01 Jan 2004 (both dates inclusive)
AFCAT 1 2023 Education Qualification
FlyingEducational Qualification:
Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and (aa) Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
(ab) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR
(ac) Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Ground Duty TechnicalEducational Qualification:
(aa) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized University OR cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines
(ab) Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. Candidates with a minimum of 50% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from recognized University OR cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent in the following disciplines:-
(aa) Weapon Systems (WS) Branch. Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 50% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and (aaa) Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR (aab) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
(ab) Administration & Logistics. Passed 10+2 and Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
(ac) Accounts Branch. Passed 10+2 and done graduation in any of the following streams with 60 % marks or equivalent from a recognized university:- (aaa) B. Com Degree (Min three years course). (aab) Bachelor of Business Administration (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Management Studies (with specialization in Finance)/ Bachelor of Business Studies (with specialization in Finance) (aac) Qualified CA/ CMA/ CS/ CFA. (aad) B.Sc. with specialization in Finance.
(ad) Education. Passed 10+2 and Post-Graduation with 50% marks in any discipline including integrated courses offering PG (Single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry) and with 60% marks in Graduation in any discipline.
(ae) Meteorology. Passed 10+2 and B Sc with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or four year Graduation in Engineering/Technology discipline
NOTE:
Only those candidates who have given 12th standard in 10+2 pattern of examination are eligible to apply for these courses.
One seat is reserved for Law qualified candidates in Ground duty (Non-Tech) branches and these candidates may get employed on legal duties of the IAF (after commissioning).
Branch
Educational Qualifications
Flying
A graduate candidate with minimum 60% marks and must have scored minimum 50%marks in Maths and Physics in 10+2 in 12th standard. B.Tech/ B.E candidates who have scored minimum 60% marks and have scored 60% marks in maths and physics in 10+2 in 12th standard are also eligible for it.
Ground Duty Technical
The candidate must have B.Tech/ B.E degree in notified streams as mentioned in the official notification of the IAF with minimum 60% marks and have scored minimum 50% marks in Physics and Maths in 10+2 standard are eligible for technical entry.
Ground Duty Non-Technical
1. Weapon Systems (WS) – Graduation degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent. Administration and Logistics – Graduation degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent. 2. Accounts – B.Com Degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent. 3. Education – Post graduate degree (MBA / MCA or MA / M Sc degree in English / Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Statistics / International relations / International Studies / Defence Studies / Psychology / Computer Science / IT /Management / Mass Communication / Journalism / Public Relation) with minimum 50% marks, along with minimum 60% marks in graduation. 4. Meteorology – B Sc with Physics and Mathematics with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or four year Graduation in Engineering/Technology discipline
AFCAT 1 2023 Selection Procedure
AFCAT 1 2023 Online Test: The AFCAT online test will be given all over India at different test centres by the Indian air force. Around February 2023, the AFCAT 1 2023 online test will be given.
AFCAT 1 2023 Result: The Indian Air Force (IAF) will release the results of AFCAT 1 2023 in March 2023. Candidates can check their marks, cut-off marks, and other information on the official website, afcat.cdac.in.
AFCAT 1 2023AFSB Dates Selection: Dates for AFSB interviews have to be chosen on the same website by those who have been chosen for an interview.
AFSB interview Stage 1: The first step of the AFSB interview is the screening test, which includes both verbal and nonverbal tests as well as a PPDT test. Those who are chosen will stay at the centres for more tests, while those who don’t make the cut will be let go on the same day.
AFSB interview Stage 2: The next step is a personal interview, followed by tests in psychology, GTO, and PABT (only for flying). On the last day, there will be a conference, and then the final result will be given. The chosen candidates are sent to a doctor for a checkup.
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(a) English. Comprehension, Detect Error in Sentence, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word, Synonym/ Antonym, Cloze Test or Fill in the Gaps in a paragraph, Idioms and Phrases, Analogy, Sentence Rearranging, Substitution in a Sentence/ One Word Substitution.
(b) General Awareness. History, Geography, Sports, National & International Organisations, Art & Culture, Personalities, Environment & Ecology, Indian Polity, Economy, Basic Science Based Knowledge, Science & Technology, Current Affairs (National & International), Defence.
(c) Numerical Ability. Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average/ Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Simple and Compound Interest, Time & Distance and Races (Trains/ Boats & Streams), Area and Perimeter, Probability, Number System & Number Series, Mixture & Allegation Rules, Clocks.
(d) Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test. Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Standard Of Questions. The standard of Numerical Ability Questions will be of Matriculation level. The standard of questions in other subjects will be of graduation level (Indian University).
Standard Of AFCAT 1 2023 Question Paper
Exam Name
AFCAT – Air Force Common Admission Test
EKT Engineering Knowledge Test
Exam Mode
Computer-Based (Online)
Computer-Based (Online)
Total Questions
100
50
Maximum Marks
300
150
Exam Duration
2 hours (120 minutes)
45 minutes
Subjects
General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test
Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics
Positive Marking
3 marks
3 marks
Negative Marking
1 mark
1 mark
The standard of Numerical Ability Questions will be of Matriculation level. The standard of questions in other subjects will be of graduation level (Indian University).
The Online examination will consist of objective type questions and will be in English only for both AFCAT and EKT
AFCAT 1 2023 Marking Scheme
Three marks will be awarded for every correct answer.
One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
No marks for unattempted questions.
Questions will be based on the metric system of Weights & Measures wherever applicable. Candidates must appear for the Online AFCAT in person. Under no circumstance will any scribe or another candidate be allowed to appear/ assist in the exam. Air Force has the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects of the examination.
AFCAT 1 2023 Admit Card
AFCAT 1 2023 Admit Card will be realeased 2 weeks before actual exam date, and Instructions for e-Admit Card and AFCAT 1 2023 Written Examination are mentioned below:
The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeks before the date of the examination. The e-Admit Card will be sent to the registered email IDs and will also be available at the website www.careerindianairforce.cdac.in for all candidates who successfully submitted their online application. No Admit Card will be sent by post. To download the e-Admit Card, a candidate should have his/her Username and Password. The candidate will be solely responsible for downloading his/ her e-Admit Card.
If the candidate does not receive his/her admit card in their registered email id or is not able to download the same from the mentioned website or if there is any error/discrepancy/anomaly in the e-admit card, he/she must inquire from AFCAT Query Cell at C-DAC, Pune immediately. (Phone Nos. 020-25503105 or 020-25503106). E-Mail queries may be addressed to [email protected] . No candidate will be allowed to appear in the examination unless he/ she holds a downloaded e-Admit Card for the examination.
The courses to which the candidates are admitted will be according to their eligibility as per age and educational qualifications and the course preferences given by them. The candidates should note that their admission to the examination will be purely provisional, based on the information given by them in the Application Form. On verification, in case the IAF finds that the information disclosed by the candidate is not correct or is false, his or her candidature will be treated as canceled.
Candidates are to ensure that the personal information on the front side of the e-Admit card is as per the details provided by them during the registration process. They are also advised to read the instructions given at the rear of the e-Admit card beforehand.
The decision of the IAF shall be final with regard to the acceptance of a candidate’s application, based on the given information.
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New Cut-Off, Marking & Normalisation Scheme For AFCAT 1 2023 Exam
1. The marking scheme is as follows:- (a) Three marks will be awarded for every correct answer. (b) One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer. (c) No marks for unattempted questions.
2. In order to rationalise the marks scored by candidates appearing in different shifts in an objective manner through a statistical method, Normalisation Scheme is being implemented as per the following formula:-
3. The same normalisation formula is used by the Ministry of Personal, Public Grievance & Pensions as well as Staff Selection Commission and Railway Recruitment Board.
AFCAT Cut-Off Marks Of Previous Years
AFCAT
AFCAT Cut Off(Out of 300 Marks)
EKT Cut Off(Out of 150 Marks)
AFCAT 2 2022
157
15
AFCAT 1 2022
157
18
AFCAT 2 2021
157
18
AFCAT 1 2021
165
30
AFCAT 2 2020
155
40
AFCAT 1 2020
153
40
AFCAT 2 2019
142
50
AFCAT 1 2019
133
50
AFCAT 2 2018
140
55
AFCAT 1 2018
155
60
AFCAT 2 2017
160
60
AFCAT 1 2017
150
60
AFCAT 2 2016
148
60
AFCAT 1 2016
132
52
AFCAT 2 2015
144
52
AFCAT 1 2015
126
55
AFCAT 1 2023 Results
The AFCAT 1 2023 results will be out in the month of March 2023. Registration for the AFSB interview dates will open for the selection of AFSB venues & dates on the first come first basis rest of the candidates who did select the system will automatically allocate randomly. Successful candidates can choose the appropriate AFSB date and location from the official website
How To Check AFCAT 1 2023 Result And Marks
Visit the official website AFCAT CDAC
Go to candidates login and select AFCAT 1 2023 Cycle
Enter your login details
Click on the result link
You will get your AFCAT 1 2023 scorecard.
AFCAT 1 2023 Salary Structure
AFCAT Salary:
1. Cadets in the final year of training will be given a stipend of Rs. 56,100.
2. After successful completion of training, level 10 in the Pay Matrix of the seventh Central Pay Commission will be allotted to the young Air Officers [56100-1,10,700]
3. Military Service Pay- 15,500 will also be included.
Additional Allowances
1. Flying Branch: Rs 11250 per month.
2. Technical Branch Officers: Rs 2500 per month.
In Addition to these officers are also entitled to other allowances such as TA, DA, Children Education Allowance, Ration Money Allowance etc.
AFCAT Roles:
The roles and responsibilities are different for all three posts. Candidates who are aiming for a specific post under IAF should know the job profile. The job profile of all three branches is discussed in detail below.
AFCAT Flying Branch Job Profile
Operate and look after fighter planes with combat.
Transportation of material and ammunition tasks
Air support and supplies.
Helicopters are in service for casual and emergencies.
AFCAT Ground Duty Technical Job Profile
Maintenance of all technical tools and equipment of aircraft.
Responsibility for managing the technicians who are already qualified.
Checking technicians are being provided with the required equipment and tools for the job consisting of RADAR, Aircraft, etc.
Must perform aeronautical engineering, weapons, communication systems, avionics, etc.
Handling of the aircraft service, technical processes, and management
AFCAT Ground Duty Non-Technical Job Profile
Administration of Air Traffic Controller and Fighter Controller.
Managing Accounts and Logistics of the department.
Managing the Education.
AFCAT Previous Year Question Paper
Check for AFCAT 2023 exam online course and the previous year’s question and answers: Click Here
How To Prepare For AFCAT 1 2023 Exam Online
Serious defence aspirants can join our full AFCAT online course, the course is specially designed for the AFCAT aspirants that will help them to score better marks in the AFCAT 1 & 2 2023 exam.
Our AFCAT 1 & 2023 Online course covers the detailed syllabus for Numerical Ability, English, GK, Reasoning and Military Aptitude for the online exam. It also covers AFCAT mock tests for better practice.
AFCAT 1 2023 Exam Preparation Tips
Here is the section analysis for AFCAT 1 2023 exam preparation.
Maths
Syllabus: Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams). The questions are similar to those that we have done in our classes until intermediate and most of the generally formulate from the known topics mentioned in the syllabus. Nowadays the questions are calculative and formulas cannot be used in them. Your concept will get better and you can solve any question if you are good at calculations. check out the Numerical ability section within AFCAT 1 2023 online course for Important formulas, Short and Tricks, Previous years solved and lots of sample practice QA.
English
Syllabus: English. Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases. This portion includes sometimes a good difficulty level and only those who have followed the exam pattern, solved previous year questions and other appropriate study material will be able to score full marks in this section. This part includes a good portion of direct answers that should be on the tip of your finger.
Read all the rules of nouns, verbs, adjectives, etc. for spotting errors and keep practising them. One must know that the weightage for vocabulary and idioms and phrases is very high. Start learning words, idioms, and phrases daily and keep revising them. It will hardly take 15 minutes every day. With this, you can really score well in the English section. To improve your English and to get an edge over other candidates, you should be reading new things to enhance your vocabulary as well as current affairs. check out the verbal ability section within AFCAT 1 2023 online course for Topic wise Concepts, Short and Tricks, Fully Solved Previous years, and lots of sample practice QA.
Reasoning
Syllabus: Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability. It is a fairly easy and scoring portion but it also demands rigorous practice as even a minor mistake in analyzing the questions will land you in trouble. You can score full marks in this section if you will solve the questions with concentration and after a good practice. This part is divided into two parts, one is verbal which includes only text, and the other is the non-verbal portion which includes images. Syllabus: Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams). The questions are similar to those that we have done in our classes until intermediate and most of them generally formulated from the known topics mentioned in the syllabus. Nowadays the questions are calculative and formulas cannot be used in them. Your concept will get better and you can solve any question if you are good at calculations. check out the Reasoning and Military Aptitude section within AFCAT 1 2023 online course for Topic wise verbal and Non Verbal Concepts, Short and Tricks, Previous years solved, and lots of sample practice QA.
General Awareness
Syllabus: History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Environment, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Sports, etc. General awareness or general knowledge part is basically divided into two parts and they are static and dynamic. Static does not change with time, this includes subjects like history, geography, civics, politics, basic science, art, culture, etc., As this is a static portion, you will have to make the notes just once which will be useful for upcoming attempts too. Another is dynamic, which changes with time like current affairs, awards, authors, books, etc. It is important to read about the latest awards, authors, etc. check out the Static GK section within AFCAT 1 2023 online course for 5000 plus Most expected MCQs, Concepts, Previous years solved, and lots of sample practice QA
Air Force Selection Board (AFSB) for AFCAT 1 2023 Exam
For AFCAT entry, IAF shall prepare a list of candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the Online AFCAT as fixed by the IAF at their discretion. Candidates who are declared successful in the Online AFCAT will be called to one of the Air Force Selection Boards. Candidates who have applied for NCC Special Entry will be directly called for AFSB testing at one of the AFSB centers.
The AFSB centres are at Dehradun (1 AFSB), Mysuru (2AFSB), Gandhinagar (3 AFSB), Varanasi (4 AFSB), and Guwahati (5 AFSB).
Candidates who opt for the flying branches can only opt for Dehradun, Mysore, and Varanasi.
Candidates who have qualified in the written exam are required to choose AFSB date and venue by themselves on the website https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in or https://afcat.cdac.in in order to generate a call-up letter for an AFSB interview
Indian Army has published the JAG 30 SSB interview dates on its official portal. Candidates who have applied for the JAG 30 men and women notification can log in and select their SSB dates and venue in time.
Official Notification: JAG ENTRY SCHEME 30TH COURSE (APR 2023) (MEN): DATE SELECTION LINK FOR JAG ENTRY SCHEME 30TH COURSE (APR 2023) (MEN) IS OPEN. THE CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO SELECT THE SSB DATE FROM THE DATE SELECTION LINK FROM THEIR PROFILE. THE DATE SELECTION LINK WILL REMAIN OPEN TILL 1600 HRS ON 01 DEC 2022
Applications are invited from unmarried male and unmarried female LAW GRADUATES for grant of Short Service Commission in the Indian Army for Judge Advocate General Branch.
JAG-30Age Limit
21 to 27 years as of 01 Jan 2023 (Born not earlier than 02 Jan 1996 and not later than 01 Jan 2002; both dates inclusive).
JAG Educational Qualification
Minimum 55% aggregate marks in their LLB Degree (three years professional after graduation or five years after 10 plus 2) examination. In addition, the CLAT PG Score of the preceding year is mandatory for all candidates (including LLM-qualified and LLM-appearing candidates) who apply for courses starting in a particular year. The candidates should be eligible for registration as an advocate with the Bar Council of India/State. The candidate should be from a College/University recognized by the Bar Council of India.
JAG 30SSB Interview Centre
SSB Allahabad
SSB Bhopal
SSB Bangalore
SSB Kapurthala
SSB Interview Best Online Classes Schedule [JAG 30 Entry Batch]
Applications are invited from eligible unmarried Male Engineering Graduates for 137th Technical Graduate Course (TGC-137) commencing in July 2023 at the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun, for a Permanent Commission in the Indian Army.
Indian Army published the TGC 137 notification (Technical Graduate Course) for male engineering graduates on 16 November 2022 and the last date to apply for the TGC 137 entry will be 15 December 2022. TGC 137 Recruitment by the Indian Army will give an opportunity to male engineering students to join the Indian Military Academy and get commissioned into the army as an officer. Indian army has published a short notification for TGC 137 also known as Technical Graduate Course 137 for male engineering graduates. Let’s check the important details related to TGC 137 notification like exam date, age limits, cut-off marks, vacancies, SSB interview date, and more.
Summary of Contents
S.No
Technical Graduate Course – TGC 137 Notification
1
TGC 137 Notification
2
TGC 137 Eligibility Criteria
3
TGC 137 Important Dates
4
TGC 137 Age Limit
5
TGC 137 Educational Qualification
6
TGC 137 Vacancies
7
TGC 137 Type of Commission
8
TGC 137 How to Apply
9
TGC 137 Selection Procedure
10
TGC 137 Merit List
11
TGC 137 Expected Cut-Off Marks
12
TGC 137 Training
TGC 137Eligibility
Nationality: A candidate must either be: – (i) A citizen of India, or (ii) a subject of Nepal, or (iii) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii) and (iii) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. A certificate of eligibility will however not be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal. A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary will attach such certificate along with the application.
Age Limit: 20 to 27 years as on 01 Jul 2023. (Candidates born between 02 Jul 1996 and 01 Jul 2003, both dates inclusive).
Note. The date of birth recorded in the Matriculation/ Secondary School Examination Certificate or an Equivalent Examination Certificate on the date of submission of application will only be accepted. No other document relating to age will be accepted and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.
TGC 137 Educational Qualification
Educational Qualification for Applying: Candidates who have passed the requisite Engineering Degree course or are in the final year of Engineering Degree course are eligible to apply. Candidates studying in the final year of Engg degree course should be able to submit proof of passing Engg Degree Examination alongwith marksheets of all semesters/years by 01 July 2023 and produce the Engg Degree Certificate within 12 weeks from the date of commencement of training at Indian Military Academy (IMA). Such candidates will be inducted on Additional Bond Basis for recovery of the cost of training at IMA as notified from time to time as well as stipend and pay & allowances paid, in case they fail to produce the requisite degree certificate.
Note-1. ALL FINAL YEAR APPEARING CANDIDATES WHOSE FINAL YEAR/ FINAL SEMESTER EXAM WILL BE SCHEDULED AFTER 01 JULY 2023 ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS COURSE. Candidates, who have yet to pass their degree examination will be eligible only if they are studying in the final year of degree examination. Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the final year Degree Examination and are allowed to appear for SSB, should note that this is only a special concession given to them. They are required to submit proof of passing Engineering Degree Examination alongwith all marksheets towards the Engineering Degree Examination by the above prescribed date and no request for extending this date will be entertained on the grounds of late conduct of basic qualifying University Examination, delay in declaration of results or any other grounds whatsoever.
Note-2. For induction to Pre Commission Training Academy, after final selection, the minimum educational qualification is passing BE/B.Tech degree in the Engineering streams notified below at Para 3. To become eligible for induction into TGC-137 course at Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun, candidates studying in final year of engineering are required to submit proof of passing Engineering Degree Examination alongwith marksheets of all semesters/years by 01 July 2023 to Directorate General of Recruiting and ensure that the cumulative percentage of marks upto final semester/ year is not less than the approved cut off percentage, failing which the candidature will be cancelled.
Note-3. Final semester/year studying candidates will be provisionally allowed to appear in SSB; subject to following conditions:- (a) Their cumulative percentage of marks upto 6th semester/3rd year of Engineering degree, upto 8th semester/4th year of INDIAN ARMY www.joinindianarmy.nic.in 137TH TECHNICAL GRADUATE COURSE (TGC-137) (JULY 2023) B. Architecture (B.Arch) and upto 2nd semester/1st year of M.Sc in notified equivalent stream/ discipline is not below the approved cut off percentage in their respective streams. (b) After declaration of final results, the cumulative percentage of marks upto final semester/ year of degree course will also be not less than the approved cut off percentage, failing which the candidature will be cancelled.
Note-4. Candidates studying in final year/semester of Engineering degree course should not have any backlog at the time of submission of application. Any candidate if found having backlog will not be allowed to appear in SSB interview and candidature of such candidates will be cancelled.
TGC 137 Vacancies
40 Vacancies in total, Candidates must note that only the Engineering streams and their acceptable equivalent streams, strictly as notified in the table below, will be accepted. Candidates with degrees in any other Engineering stream(s) are not eligible to apply. Any variation between the nomenclature of Engineering stream as given on the degree parchment / marksheet and that submitted by the candidate in his online application will result in cancellation of candidature.
TGC 137 Type Of Commission
(a) Grant of Commission. Selected candidates will be granted Short Service Commission on probation in the rank of Lt from the date of commencement of the course or the date of reporting at IMA, whichever is later and will be entitled to full pay and allowances admissible to Lt during the training period. Pay & allowances will be paid after the successful completion of training.
(b) Permanent Commission. On successful completion of training, cadets will be granted Permanent Commission in the Army in the rank of Lt.
(c) Ante Date Seniority. One year ante date seniority from the date of commission will be granted to Engineering Graduates of TGC Entry in the rank of Lt.
TGC 137 How To Apply
(a) Applications will only be accepted online on website “www.joinindianarmy.nic.in”. Click on ‘Officer Entry Apply/Login’ and then click ‘Registration’. Fill the online registration form after reading the instructions carefully. After getting registered, click on ‘Apply Online’ under Dashboard. A page ‘Officers Selection – Eligibility’ will open. Then click ‘Apply’ shown against Technical Graduate Course. A page ‘Application Form’ will open. Read the instructions carefully and click ‘Continue’ to fill details as required under various segments. Personal information, Communication details, Education details and details of previous SSB. ‘Save & Continue’ each time before you go to the next segment. After filling details on the last segment, you will move to a page ‘Summary of your information’ wherein you can check and edit the entries already made. Then click on ‘Submit Now’ only after carefully ascertaining that the correct details have been filled in. Candidates must click ‘Submit Now’ each time they open the application for editing. The candidates are required to take out two copies of their application having Roll Number, 30 minutes after final closure of online application on last day.
CGPA/Grades must be converted into Marks as per the formulae adopted by the concerned University for filling ‘Marks obtained in Graduation’ in online application. Any discrepancy observed at any stage of selection process will lead to cancellation of candidature.
TGC 137 Selection Procedure
The selection procedure is as follows:-
(a) Short listing of Applications. Integrated HQ of MoD (Army) reserves the right to shortlist applications and to fix cutoff percentage of marks for each Engineering discipline/stream (cumulatively obtained upto 6th semester for Engg Degree course/ 2nd semester for M Sc. Computer science/ 8th semester for Architecture) without assigning any reason. After shortlisting of applications, the centre allotment will be intimated to the candidate via their email. After allotment of Selection Centre, candidates will have to login to the website and select their SSB dates which are available on a first come first served basis, upto a specified date as will be intimated on the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
(b) Only shortlisted eligible candidates depending on the cutoff percentage will be interviewed at one of the Selection Centres viz. Allahabad (UP), Bhopal (MP), Bangalore (Karnataka) and Kapurthala (Punjab) by Psychologist, Group Testing Officer and Interviewing Officer. Call Up letter for SSB interview will be issued by respective Selection Centres through candidate’s registered e-mail id and SMS only. Allotment of Selection Centre is at the discretion of DG Rtg, IHQ MoD (Army) and NO request for changes are entertained in this regard.
(c) Candidates will be put through two stage selection procedure at the SSB. Those who clear Stage I will go to Stage II. Those who fail in Stage I will be returned on the same day. Duration of SSB interviews is five days, and details of the same are available at official website of Dte Gen of Rtg www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. This will be followed by a medical examination of the candidates who get recommended after Stage II.
(d) Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit, will be issued Joining Letter for training in the order of merit, depending on the number of vacancies available, subject to meeting all eligibility criteria.
SSB Interview Best Online Classes Schedule [TGC 137 Entry] – Enroll Now
TGC 137 Merit List
IT IS TO BE NOTED THAT MERE QUALIFYING AT THE SSB INTERVIEW DOES NOT CONFIRM FINAL SELECTION. MERIT LIST WILL BE PREPARED ENGINEERING STREAM/SUBJECT WISE ON THE BASIS OF THE MARKS OBTAINED BY THE CANDIDATE AT SSB INTERVIEW. HIGHER EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS, PREVIOUS PERFORMANCES, NCC BACKGROUND, ETC HAVE NO ROLE TO PLAY. THOSE IN THE MERIT LIST AND WHO COME WITHIN THE STIPULATED STREAM WISE VACANCIES, AND ARE MEDICALLY FIT WILL BE ISSUED JOINING LETTERS FOR PRE-COMMISSIONING TRAINING AT IMA DEHRADUN.
TGC 137 Expected Cut-Off Marks
Engineering Stream
Cutoff Percentage
Civil/ Building Construction Technology
74
Architecture
60
Mechanical
81
Electrical/ Electrical & Electronics
78
Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ M Sc. Computer Science
Selected candidates will be detailed for training at Indian Military Academy, Dehradun according to their position in the final order of merit, engineering stream-wise upto the number of vacancies available at the time. (b) Duration of training – 49 weeks.
TGC 137 will not have any written exam, candidates will be shortlisted for the SSB Interview based on their percentage in their respective engineering degree. Candidates who are looking forward to prepare for the TGC 137 SSB Interview can enroll in our Full SSB Interview Online Coaching Program.
ONLINE APPLICATION WILL OPEN ON 16 NOV 2022 AT 1500 HRS AND WILL BE CLOSED ON 15 DEC 2022 AT 1500 HRS.
