Union Public Service Commission UPSC has published the NDA 2 2021 notification today on 09 June 2021. Lakhs of NDA aspirants are applying for the NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY & NAVAL ACADEMY EXAMINATION (II), 2021. In this article, we going to look into some important information related to NDA 2 2021 notification, if you are an NDA aspirant and looking forward to applying and write this exam, these informations will be useful for you.
NDA 2 2021 IMPORTANT DATES: Below are the important dates of the NDA 2 2021 notification.
NDA 2 2021 EVENTS
IMPORTANT DATES
Notification Release date
9 June 2021
NDA 2 2021 Application Start
9 June 2021
NDA 2 2021 Apply Last Date
29 June 2021
Release of Admit card
2 Weeks before Exam
NDA 2 2021 Exam date
05 September 2021
Declaration of result
Oct- Nov 2021
The approximate number of vacancies to be filled on the results of this examination will be as under :
National Defence Academy
370 to include 208 for Army, 42 for Navy and 120 for Air (including 28 for Ground Duties)
Naval Academy (10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)
30
Total
400
NDA 2 2021 WRITTEN TEST: To filter the candidates applied from the whole nation written test helps the conducting authority to filter the candidates easily. The exam will be conducted in Pen and Paper (offline) mode.
SUBJECT
DURATION
MARKS
Mathematics
2 Hrs & 30 Min
300
General Ability Test
2 Hrs & 30 Min
600
Total
900
NDA 2 2021 APPLY PROCEDURE: Follow the below steps to apply the NDA 1 2021 notification:
Candidates are required to apply online by using the website upsconline.nic.in
Click on Part I and submit your personal and contact details.
Get your registration id and head to Part 2 of the application form.
Select the mode of depositing the fees of Rs. 100/-
Select your center of examination.
Then upload our photo and signature in mentioned file size and dimensions.
Then check your declaration and submit the form.
Download a copy of the application form for future use
In this article, we will understand the basic structure and composition of the Indian army. We will talk about the different fighting arms, supporting arms, and services of the Indian army. The army is further organized into parts, Arms, and Services. Arms cover troops that carry out actual operations and the remaining components of the army are Services. Their primary duty is to provide logistics and administration for the army.
A. Fighting Arms
Armoured Corps for offensive operations using tanks
Infantry for ground holding and offensive operations
Mechanised Infantry for speedy mobilization and combining the potential of the armoured vehicle and infantry ground holding ability
B. Supporting Arms
Artillery for providing long range fire support using guns, mortars, rockets and missiles
Engineers for providing combat support tasks of making defences, demolitions, bridges, roads, water supply etc.
Army Air Defence for defence against threats from the air
Army Aviation for providing air observation and utility and communication support using helicopters.
Signals for providing communications support
The Intelligence Corps
C. Services
Army Service Corps provides logistics support by provisioning rations and other supplies including mechanical and animal transport management
Army Medical Corps for medical support in the forward areas and upto the mainland.
Army Dental Corps for medical support
Army Ordnance Corps for provisioning of ordnance stores, weapons and ammunition
Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers for repair support of all equipment
Remount and Veterinary Corps for medical support for animals ( horses, mules and dogs)
Army Education Corps for training and education of troops
Army Physical Education Corps for training in physical fitness
Corps of Military Police for discipline and traffic management
Military Farms Service for providing fresh milk and forage
The Pioneer Corps for providing labour
Defence Security Corps for security of static establishments and rear area security
Judge Advocate General’s Branch for legal issues
Military Nursing Service for nursing care in military hospitals
Many defence aspirants want to know the complete procedure on how they can join the PARA SF in the Indian Army. We all know that PARA Special Forces is an elite force of the Indian Army and becoming a PARA SF Commando is not only challenging but considered as once in a lifetime opportunity. Indian PARA SF is one of the most prestigious special forces around the world, every Indian defence aspirant and serving member wish to join the PARA SF regiment and wear the iconic maroon beret and balidaan badge, but it’s not easy to earn the prestigious title of “Red Devil”. In this article, we are going to see the different ways through which you can join the PARA Special Forces and become a special forces commando in the Indian Army.
First, we need to understand that there is no special entry to become a PARA Special Forces commando directly, but many aspirants think that there will be a direct entry for the PARA SF where the army recruitment for special forces only but those who attain 100% marks in Physical Fitness tests and 50% marks in Written Test in regular Indian army rally aresometimes given an option to join the Elite PARA regiment, but they have to go through a different test process again to clear the PARA. No, Indian Army doesn’t recruit candidates for the PARA SF like Indian Air Force does it for GARUD Commandos. You can only join the PARA SF as an officer or jawan once you join the Indian Army.
How to join Indian Army PARA SF as an Officer
1. For gentlemen Cadets of IMA and OTA: Pre Commission. Volunteer GCs from IMA/OTA will be commissioned at the scale of two officers per battalion per year. These officers will be allotted a parent regiment by MS Branch.
OTA Chennai cadet in combat dress opted for PARA
2. For Officers serving in the Indian army [Post Commission] : Officers from all Arms and Services can volunteer for the Parachute Regiment subject to them having less than five years service on the day they volunteer, being in medical category SHAPE-I and being graded `EXCELLENT’ in BPET. These officers will retain their affiliated to their Regiment/Corps (as parent regiment).
Only special forces Officers and men who qualify the stringent probation training are entitled to wear balidaan badge. As for its significance well, it symbolises sacrifice balidaan padh.
You can write the below exams to join the Indian Army as an officer:
Selection Process for Recruitment into PARA Regiment: With a view to recruit motivated and volunteer soldiers into the PARA Regt, following process would be followed with immediate affect
Successful and eligible candidates ie. those attaining 100% marks in Physical Fitness tests and 50% marks in Written Test and are in merit will be asked to exercise an option of joining the ELITE PARA Regt by AROs just prior to their despatch. These volunteers candidates will be subjected to additional tests for selection for PARA Regt.
These candidates who have exercised the option of joining the PARA Regt will have the assurance of joining the already allotted Parent Regt if they fail to qualify in the special screening tests for PARA Regiment.
Volunteers will be subjected to special tests as stated below
The selected candidates will be dispatched to PRTC. In case the selected candidates are not able to meet requisite trg stds at PRTC, they will be transferred to the parent Regt for further trg.
The above mentioned tests will be conducted by the Bd of Offrs of the PRTC at the ARO location/station.
These are broad guidelines and will be refined once the process is set into motion.
A complete PARA SF soldier or officer must have advance knowledge on one or more skills as mentioned below.
Demolitions
First Aid & Trauma Management
Communication
Combat Survival
Weapon including Sniping
Unarmed Combat & PTKE (A Philippians Martial Art)
Language Skills & Cultural Skills
Valedictory Function Of PARA Special Forces
About The Parachute Regiment
The Parachute Regiment is the elite main Special Forces/airborne regiment of the Indian Army. The parachute regiment consisting of PARA and PARA (SF) battalions is the elite volunteer force of the Indian Army. Because of its specified role, the regiment needs to be kept at optimum level of operational efficiency and physical fitness. Towards this end, this specially selected manpower should be comparatively young, physically fit and mentally robust, intelligent, innovative and highly motivated so as to successfully accomplish the assigned operational tasks.
Regiment’s Centre: Bangalore with the training establishment at Agra. Recruit training is imparted at Bangalore whereas Para training is imparted at Agra.
Regimental Insignia: An open parachute with wings spread out and a dagger placed upright, between the wings. The other badge, shown on the right, is used by the four Parachute (Special Forces) Battalions.
Motto: Shatrujeet (The Conqueror).
SFTS – Special Forces Training School of Indian Army
The Special Forces Training School (SFTS) is located in Nahan, Himachal Pradesh. It is under the command of the commandant, SFTS, who is the Chief Instructor of the rank of Major General.
The School owes its origin to a humble beginning on 01 Apr 1993 where it was established as a Special Forces Training Wing (SFTW) to impart training to the then 3 Para Commando battalions. The aim of raising this School was to provide unique and specialist training which was not available in any other training institution.
Initially, Special Forces Training School was raised as part of Headquarters Special Forces of War Establishment.
Special Forces Training School Nahan
The raising of this school gave a boost to upgradation of the parachute commando battalions to Special Forces which were capable of conducting a wide variety of strategic and operational tasks, both overt and covert, in war and low intensity conflict situations.
No, to join PARA SF, you need to join the Indian Army first. Successful and eligible candidates ie. those attaining 100% marks in Physical Fitness tests and 50% marks in Written Test and are in merit will be asked to exercise an option of joining the ELITE PARA Regt by AROs just prior to their despatch.
What is the difference between Para and Para SF?
All Para SF soldiers are paratroopers but all paratroopers are not Para SF
What is the salary of Para SF commando?
Over and above the standard Army allowances which are authorised depending on the sector where an individual serves, a Sepoy rank soldier in the Special Forces unit will get Rs. 17,300/- per month as Special Forces Allowance and Rs. 6000/- per month in Para Battalion as Para Pay.
Can women join PARA SF?
Women can not join the PARA SF at the moment, but women can take part in Airborne training and mission, so they can earn the Maroon beret.
Do Para Commandos eat glass?
Towards the end of their training and before their induction as a Maroon Beret, these soldiers are made to eat glass.
Can TA officer join Para SF?
Yes, TA officers can join PARA SF.
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Many defence aspirants who appeared for the NDA 1 2021 exam on 18th April 2021 are waiting for the UPSC NDA 1 2021 written exam result. According to the sources, NDA 1 2021 result will be declared by the UPSC very soon. Candidates can check their NDA 1 2021 results on UPSC’s official website.
NDA 1 2021 SSB Interview Date: Selected candidates are required to register on the official website of the Indian army and follow the instructions as mentioned in the official result pdf file. Candidates will be called for the SSB interview in a month or two.
NDA 1 2021 Important Date
NDA 1 2021 EVENTS
IMPORTANT DATES
Notification Release date
30 December 2020
NDA 1 2021 Application Start
30 December 2020
NDA 1 2021 Apply Last Date
19 January 2021
Release of Admit card
2 Weeks before Exam
NDA 1 2021 Exam date
18 April 2021
Declaration of result
May – June 2021
Also, NDA 2 2021 notification will be coming today on 09th June 2021. Candidates are required to apply online by using the website upsconline.nic.in. The Commission has introduced the facility of withdrawal of application for those candidates who do not want to appear for the examination.
In the run-up to the Passing Out Parade (POP) scheduled to be held at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) on June 12, the Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor’s Parade was conducted on Tuesday.
A total of 341 Indian and 84 foreign Gentlemen Cadets displayed their immaculate turnout and precision marching. This marks the preparation for the grand finale later this week and symbolises the culmination of rigorous training and transformation of a cadet into a young officer.
The parade was reviewed by Maj Gen JS Mangat, Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor of the Indian Military Academy. He complimented the cadets and encouraged them to strive for professional excellence. He also emphasised the importance of valour, honour, ethos, and fine traditions of Indian Army.
“The Gentlemen Cadets have been taught to lead by example and the soldiers who would be under their command should look up to them with pride. Indian troops are the best in the world, simple by heart, with unquestionable loyalty and hearts filled with patriotism. But then, as an officer you have to earn their respect and trust by your action, conduct and demeanor and above all by the truthfulness and purity of your intention and action. Once you have earned their trust and loyalty, they will follow you to every battle and win it for you,” Maj Gen Mangat said.
He also mentioned the efforts of the faculty and the hard work of the gentlemen cadets that went in the training regimen amidst the global pandemic and challenges posed by Covid-19.
He also extended his felicitations to cadets from nine friendly foreign countries on successful completion of the training and wished them all the success ahead as they carry with them the cherished memories of their time at IMA.
Chetwode became Chief of the General Staff in India in 1928 and Commander-in-Chief, India in November 1930. He was promoted to field marshal on 13 February 1933. In his tenure as Commander-in-Chief, India, Chetwode was an opponent of replacing horses with tanks; he “made the surprising pronouncement that the Army in India would be unlikely to adopt tanks for a very long time, and then only to keep up the momentum of horsed cavalry.” He was much concerned with the modernisation and “Indianisation” of the army in India. The main building and its central hall at the Indian Military Academy is named after him. The credo of the Academy, engraved on the entrance to the central hall, is a passage from his address delivered at the formal inauguration of the Academy in 1932:
THE CHETWODE MOTTO
The safety, honour and welfare of your country come first, always and every time.
The honour, welfare and comfort of the men you command come next.
Your own ease, comfort and safety come last, always and every time.
This is known as the “Chetwode Motto” and is the motto of the officers passing out from the Academy.
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Indian Army is mandated to safeguard national interests from external aggression, threats and internal subversion. What does it mean? This means that our border must be protected against invaders; take action against insurgencies happening inside India, assist civil population during natural calamities such as floods or earthquakes.
The role can be divided into Primary and Secondary roles. The primary role of Indian army is to ensure national security and safeguard sovereignty, territorial integrity and unity of India. The secondary roles include providing humanitarian support and aid to civil authority during calamities and natural disasters.
For all those who have zero clues about who Lt. Ummer Fayaz is, he was an officer in the Indian Army who belonged to Kashmir. He was just like another braveheart in the forces except he was kidnapped and murdered in his hometown by a group of terrorists. The ruthless act left the entire country in shock and the young officer left behind an inconsolable mother, his sisters who doted on him and his relatives. None of them, for a long time, could process what had happened to their beloved ‘sahib Ji’; as his grandfather used to lovingly call him. After overcoming the shock of this valiant officer’s death, the bestselling author Ms Bhaavna Arora decided to write a book about his struggles and his life. The patriot in her worked hard as she spent two years researching and looking for information about our brave lieutenant; travelling to Kashmir, Mhow and other places that held significance in Lt. Ummer’s life. Her hard work culminated in the book, Undaunted Lt Ummer Fayaz of Kashmir. The young officer has epitomized Kashmiriyat in its truest sense, who pursued his dream against all odds. After I finished reading the book along with a box of tissues (it is an extremely emotional memoir), I decided to do what I do best, write about it. Lt Ummer may not be with us, but his memories, his courage, kindness and philosophy of life will stay with us forever. Through this article, I want to talk about the lessons we can learn from this braveheart and his journey.
You are your only limit.
Even as a young child Ummer was privy to the situation in the Valley and people’s perception of the Indian Army. Despite all that, ever since the age of twelve, he dreamt of donning the olive green uniform. Regardless of all the obstacles, he only dreamt of having those stars on his shoulders instead of a million stars in the sky. Even as his friends discouraged him and poked fun at the organization that protects our nation, his intentions did not deter. After four years of rigorous training at the NDA and the IMA; he fulfilled his dream of becoming an army officer with flying colours.
Hard work pays off. Every time.
Ummer was a bright student who was consistent with his studies and persevered to shine out in the class. Every teacher adored him, not because he was good in studies but was an all-rounder. Whether it was sports or academics, he took part in everything with diligence. He had to travel for an entire day to submit his NDA form due to the internet shutdown in the Kashmir valley. The NDA has the reputation of being one of the six toughest colleges to get into worldwide. Yet despite the lack of good schools, coaching centres and frequent lockdowns, he was able to clear his NDA exam. He had always believed there isn’t any substitute for hard work and proved it.
Be fearless in the pursuit of what you truly desire.
It was common knowledge to Lt. Ummer that people in his native place disliked the defence forces and were always in a tiff with them. The attitude people had was radical enough for Lt. Ummer to not disclose his dream to a lot of people for a long time. He knew they wouldn’t approve of his dream to join the Indian Army. Yet, he did not give up on his dreams worked hard day and night. No matter what his friends or the taunts of people said; he remained determined and emerged victorious.
Your perception shapes your life.
As a child, our brave lieutenant had a rough interaction with an Army troop who had slapped him for not cooperating and just then an officer arrived at the scene and dealt with Ummer. He realized the amount of respect the officer got and the control he had over his people. He was inspired by the officer and asked him how he could become like him; the officer told him to join the National Defence Academy. Since then Ummer didn’t look back and began preparing himself for the prestigious academy. A known militant, Burhan Wani had a similar encounter as a child, but he used that incident to become a terrorist. Ummer chose to see this incident as an inspiration to set a goal for himself and achieve something in life. He always saw the half glass full, no matter the situation; which led him to amass the success he so desired.
Be open to change.
As a young student, young Ummer had to switch schools due to a lack of facilities in his old school and due to the frequent lockdowns. Even though the class as a whole was shifted to the new place, many of his classmates were apprehensive about the type of teachers they’ll get, the school mates and whether they would be able to adapt to the change. Fourteen-year-old Ummer felt none of that. He told his classmates and friends to not be afraid; instead, embrace the change; view it as a new opportunity and a bundle of possibilities. He emerged as calm during the storm; one of his many attractive qualities. Naturally, everyone there loved him and enjoyed his company.
Religion becomes disruptive only if you make it.
Since a young age, children are taught about religion and values. Sadly, a lot of Kashmiri families are conditioned into thinking they need to ‘protect’ their religion, which has over the years led to communist ideologies. As for Lt. Fayaz, even as a child he respected all religions and kept an open mind towards the various communities that coexisted in India. When he went to the National Defence Academy, he celebrated all the festivals with his coursemates with vigour. He was the first-ever cadet to request the reading of daily namaz at the academy mosque whilst maintaining the proper discipline that is expected of him. Even while he was fasting for Ramadan, he participated in the cross country run for the spirit of his squadron. He believed in the true purpose; which is to guide mankind.
He was a true gentleman and had qualities that not only made him an exemplary officer but also a socially responsible citizen. His story is truly saddening and tragic. The way students have explained their thought processes to the author reflects the sad reality of the Valley that is supposed to be heaven on earth. Lt. Fayaz was one of the few who dared to dream differently in a world that was surrounded by radical ideologies. His death not only a loss to his family but also a loss to India for we lost a brave son and a great officer on the 10th of May. May his story inspire many young citizens and may his soul rest in peace.
Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, AVSM, VSM has assumed charge as Director General Naval Operations today, on 07 Jun 21. An alumnus of the National Defense Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune, he was commissioned into the Indian Navy in Jan 1987. He is a graduate of the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, Naval War College, Karanja, and Naval Command College, Newport, Rhode Island, USA.
The Flag Officer is a specialist in Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) and has served on frontline warships of the Navy as ASW Officer and later as the Executive Officer and Principal Warfare Officer of Guided Destroyer INS Mysore
He has commanded the missile corvette INS Kora, the missile frigate INS Shivalik and the aircraft carrier INS Viraat. He has held important staff appointments in IHQ MoD (Navy) in the Directorate of Staff Requirements, Directorate of Personnel, and the Directorate of Net-Centric Operations.
On promotion to the rank of Rear Admiral in Feb 2016, he was appointed as the Assistant Chief of Integrated Defence Staff (Int – A) at HQ IDS, New Delhi, and subsequently as the Chief Staff Officer (Operations) in Headquarters, Western Naval Command, Flag Officer Commanding Maharashtra Naval Area and Flag Officer Sea Training.
Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar is a recipient of the AtiVishishtSeva Medal and VishishtSeva Medal for distinguished service.
The Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun is one of the premier Institutions training Gentlemen Cadets (GCs) for commission into the Indian Army. The Academy is known for its glorious history and valiant traditions which are not only an integral part of the Nation‟s proud heritage, but also form an indispensable sheet anchor of independent India‟s national security.
Through the portals of the IMA, with the Credo „Veerta Aur Vivek‟ pass out the future Army officers of the Indian Army. The path of military leaders is paved with a challenging, exciting and exacting service. The Academy is no soft option to glitz and glamour. It is an austere institution imparting rigorous training in leadership, self-discipline, and the art of war. The hallowed portals of this great institution boast of having bred the majority of the officer cadre of today‟s Indian Army.
Founded in 1932 to fulfill the growing need for Indianisation, the IMA has grown from its first Course of 40 GCs to a planned capacity of 1200 GCs. Its professional fame places it alongside the finest, military training institutions of the world. The outstanding records of its alumni on battlefields around the world bear testimony to its fame as a cradle for future military leaders of the country.
One of the interesting features in the development of IMA is its expansion in January 1949 into Armed Forces Academy with an addition of Joint Services Wing at Clement Town, Dehradun, where Cadets of Army, Navy and Air Force were trained. On 1st January, 1950, the Armed Forces Academy in Dehradun was renamed as National Defence Academy.
In 1954, the Joint Services Wing of the National Defence Academy moved from Dehradun to Khadakvasla, Pune and Military Wing, which stayed back in Dehradun was renamed as Military College. In 1960, the Military College was given back its original name “Indian Military Academy”.
