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Cracked AFSB Interview In 6th Attempt For Flying Branch AFCAT 2 2021 AIR-1

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“The more you get hit, the harder you fight, stronger you become”

Hey everyone. My name is Ashutosh Pandey. I had cleared my AFCAT 2/2021 in August. I got recommended from 1AFSB Dehradun for Flying Branch. I cleared my medicals and secured AIR 1 in the flying branch and AIR 4 order of merit i e., Overall. This was my 6th Attempt and this is my journey.

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Here are my previous results of SSBs:

1st Attempt — Conference Out

2nd Attempt — Screen out

3rd Attempt — Conference Out

4th Attempt — Screen out

5th Attempt — Screen out

So, with this experience, I went for my 6th SSB. I chose the 1st batch because I knew that I have worked on myself and all I need is to keep going and everything will eventually get counted, all the efforts, all the setbacks, all the big or small things that take a good part of our attention and contribute to creating self-doubt. With that in mind, I went to Dehradun for the last attempt of 2021, having already planned the eventualities, that I would start giving all the uniform forces exam from 2022 and upskill myself simultaneously to have a better private job.

The One fundamental Philosophy I believed in this time was: It is the game of showcasing what I already am (Like the lyrics from Lakshay song: “Tujhe Ab ye dikhana hai”). So, with the different mediums given to us (Subconscious, Conscious & group)

“If I show them OLQ, they will have no choice but to recommend me.”

Note: Whatever I am sharing is just my experience. I can only share what has worked for me. I believe it is for everyone to create their own way, find what will and what will not work for them and in the process discover themselves. I am not suggesting anyone any tips, dos and don’ts through this, I am just sharing what I observed that worked this time.

Day 1: SCREENING

Approximately 180+ Candidates reported, which is quite less by the standard of AFCAT SSBs. 12 of them got documented out (Therefore, make sure you read and take preventive measures accordingly). I was allotted chest no 98.

First, we had our OIR, which went great. The key here is to do the basics right. You will not want them to doubt you on common sense and basic intelligence, right? It is the test of general aptitude and for a person who has cleared AFCAT and coming to get recommended, it shouldn’t be something that would bother him/her.

Whether you want to practice for it or not is totally individual decision. Giving a mock test (& previous SSB experience) can help you make that decision.

Then we had our PPDT. The picture was as expected hazy and water was visible. So, most of the candidate’s stories revolved around water. I wrote a short story with clarity of goal from the start and completed it timely. While we were preparing to go to narration, I revised the key actions I took, and how I interpreted the scene in the picture. Then came narration, and I, without wasting much time on the other details, confined them to 10 seconds and jump to my story. I maintained the usual communication etiquettes and Narration went well. I listened to everyone’s story and observed where the overall group is standing in terms of a common story.

After that, GD started and I spent the 1st few minutes listening to where it is heading. Then I offered some suggestions as to where we can take the story from here. In between, I offered inputs, not just from mine but from all the stories I listened to. Here, the key is: Stick to the Goal. The goal is to make a common group story. Make sure whatever you do, you contribute in that direction. Either you can directly offer inputs, or you can be an enabler as well, depending upon the situation. The group was further divided and eventually, we came to a common story.

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After some refreshments, we had our results and I was screened in. The first thing I said to myself after that was: This is it. I am getting recommended this time.

Also Read: How To Prepare For AFCAT After 12th Class?

PSYCH TEST

New Chest numbers were allotted and I was given Chest no 44. We went to Arjan Singh Hall for document Verification. After that, we went to our rooms and were asked to report back at 6 for 1st phase of Main Testing, i.e., The Psych Test.

Overall, it was my best psychology test in all SSBs. I managed to do as I have imagined myself, giving my best in every subset of the series of actions. Practising therefore is definitely important. While you practice at home, you are not mugging up any response, you are practising how to display your subconscious self clearly, as you want it to be. Remember that practice is incomplete without assessment. So, after every series of tests you give, make sure you analyse, see for any repetitive behaviour patterns and introspect about it.

I completed all the TATs and made short and practical stories with clarity of interpretation from the start. TAT, I believe is very important because it offers the most amount of control. You have 4 minutes to let your imagination run free and create all the avenues as you like. It is the perfect opportunity to create a story where you can display your OLQs.

I completed all WATs, and I was absolutely honest in my responses. For a word of which I didn’t know the meaning, I wrote exactly that. For a word that I have heard, but can’t make sense of it, I wrote what I understand from it. The key is: Listen to the instruction. They tell you to just write whatever that is coming to your mind in a meaningful way so that it can be interpreted to understand your psyche.

I wrote 48 SRTs, with breve and ‘to the point’ response, solving everything that I have been offered in the situation, always maintaining a sense of practicality. Remember you are not reacting, but responding as per the situation. It offers numerous avenues where you can show your OLQs.

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Self-Description was good. I worked for it by simply asking the people involved to share their opinion about me, then understanding and making an image of myself in different roles for different people. Then while writing, I didn’t just tell them what kind of a person I am from their point of view, I showed them by mentioning examples where I could and being honest to my true self. Observing yourself and having a clarity of it is therefore vital. Once you do that, the response starts flowing.

End of Day 1

Also Read: 50 Common Personal Interview Questions In SSB And Sample Responses

DAY2: Personal Interview

We were notified a day before about our Interview slots. What came as a surprise was, my interview was scheduled 1st. It was a 50-minute interview and I was not fully satisfied with how I gave my conscious responses. The questions ranged from

my personal life i.e., Education till that point, the decisions I took in my professional career (Entrance Exams and all), Family & my relationship with family members, friends and teachers, my lifestyle, daily schedule, hobbies & interests, favourite stuff, personal awareness about my failures, the reasons and what are the steps I took to prepare differently

to some factually based questions like General Awareness in national, international & Local matters, Defence related, Gallantry Awards in Armed Forces etc.

to some throw-up questions (generally in the start) like what I had for breakfast, and what did I generally eat, what do you fear the most?

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Expect cross-questions from every response you give. It is very crucial and makes up more than half of the interview. That’s because The Interviewer has no way to know whether what you are telling is true or not. He has no lie detector but only experience. He will use it to check is there a gap between what you are saying and what you are showing. So, he is looking if what you are telling has some weight in it or not. An empty response is generally shakeable, and therefore say what is you genuinely believe in so that when countered, you can show it as well.

As mentioned by many before me, PIQ is what offers them an insight into you. Now it is to your conscious self to display who you are and if you carry a consistent personality (that has the OLQs and is showing them), clearing a personal interview is smooth then.

It is very important to be your interviewer. Constant confrontation with oneself help you become confident in your vulnerabilities and the more you do that, the more you get clarity. The interview is probably the most controllable aspect of your SSB. You have 100% control over where you want to drive that. So, practising to know yourself better and refining your responses will help you capitalize on that.

Also, get rid of the timer we put in our minds, that we need to give a response as quickly as possible. Yes, a quick response gets attention but a true response is what you are there to give and if you take some time for organising your thoughts, it is completely fine.

My interview was over by 9 a.m. for the next two days, we have the time since our GTO was scheduled for day 4.

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DAY 2&3

There are two things I reminded myself of every day whenever I had the time. I have come here for expressing myself & enjoying myself. In the process of doing the former, we end up forgetting how important it is to do the latter. We had a great time these two days. Starting from discussions in the room, we started getting to know each other more (The benefits of not having any gadgets). Afternoon time was indoor games so Pool, TT, chess and the conversations with people between them.

The best time was after 4 when we go out to play volleyball & badminton. It was a treat before the monkeys come back to conquer their territory 😛

Also Read: 10 Top GTO Task Tricks That Will Help You

DAY 4: GTO

The day started with us reporting to the ground. The different groups were first taken indoors for GDs & GPE.

– GD: It went well. The first topic was related to China. The second one was from Education. I was always the kind of person who is filled with many points to give. But what happened differently this time was, that I refrained, occasionally, when I was required. I was participating but was never deflecting from the aim of carrying out a good discussion. This gave me the time to listen more and that helped in aligning my thoughts and presenting them in a better way. The goal is not to convince anyone but to present why you believe what you believe in logically and rationally.

– GPE: GPE was very good. I offered good solutions and while discussing I gave logical reasons for them. 
 Recognition of problems is crucial. But what’s more crucial is the recognition of the map. A good solution for GPE is always in the details of Map. While you have the time to observe, have a rough estimate of the distance between important landmarks, look for the resources you can use, and divide the group accordingly. I batched more than one problem together (One big group solve two-three problems by subdivision)

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While writing the solution, make sure to add distance and TIME estimation. Time is crucial. To make a practical story, consider everything that takes time, like planning the whole operation. Also, make sure to not be hyper-realistic in details, and keep it real.

– PGT– The first outdoor task. We managed to finish three tasks and were on 4th when it was called off. I was mostly behind, giving my ideas and sometimes going in front to implement them / implements others’ idea better.

Here, I kept a few things checked before any task. One of them was to listen to the instructions carefully. The other was to observe the structure closely myself to see details. Remember they are not obstacles but the structure (This mindset makes the most crucial difference between looking for a problem and a solution). Another thing to remember here is to not forget the basics. Sometimes we overestimate the distance and scratch our heads for no reason. Sometimes a simple bridge is sufficient and we are stuck in the principles of Cantilever. Sometimes a normal cantilever is possible by just observing the structure. So, make sure to don’t go with the “One shoe fit all” approach and see every situation as it should be, fresh.

– HGT: The group was half divided and we were given the task. I anchored my group, gave reason when asked for and end up completing the task timely. All the observations of PGT are applicable here too.

– GOR: For some reason, most probably rain, GOR was not conducted. It was unfortunate because for me it is the most enthusiastic task of them all.

– Command Task/CT: I was called 2nd. The GTO had a small conversation with me about my personal life. He asked about some things he observed and I responded accordingly.

Then a structure was given. I called the subordinates and immediately went for it. I was making things clear to them before execution, about what I wanted to achieve with every action and I believe it is quintessential to have that clarity. The structure was amended multiple times but I was able to find better ways every time. It went exceptionally well and I was very satisfied.

– Lecturette– I was a follower of general issues of importance from the start so it was very smooth. My topic was supply chain and I was able to speak for 3 minutes confidently by giving practical observation examples to make them understand better, using geopolitical satire to show I know the facts. Here, remembers the organisation of thought is very important. A good lecture is where the process of delivery is continuous and the content is relatable. Practising at home in front of a wall with the same time constraint has helped me a lot.

End of Day 4.

Also Read: 15 SSB Interview Conference Interview Questions And How To Answer Them

DAY 5: REMAINING GTO TASK & CONFERENCE

Two remaining tasks, Individual obstacle and Full Group Task were conducted early morning.

IO: I am a fitness-conscious person so completing the tasks was never a problem for me. I was able to perform 8 tasks.

FGT: We were regrouped for the final task and I offered my suggestions from behind. It was easy and we were done quickly with our GTO.

CONFERENCE

We reported back to our rooms, packed our belonging and reported to the Waiting room. Before my turn, they took 20 seconds to discuss. After entering the room, they asked me about my motivation to join The Indian Air Force, about my stay and any feedback. I responded and the whole conference was over in just 40 seconds.

I kept my hopes low because the Conference was bringing memories for me where I was asked the same thing and I was conference out.

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We reported back to Arjan Singh Hall. After the usual talk and address, the results were announced & I was half asleep (Thanks to the good October weather and sunlight I got outside)

5 chest numbers were announced from 35 freshers and I was thinking this might not be the moment. Just then, Chest number 44 was announced. I was the only repeater from the repeater’s batch who got recommended. It took 15 seconds for me to believe what I heard, I was watching candidates around me who were clapping and telling me “IT IS ME.” It was instructed to say out loud our name and DOB.

“Ashutosh Pandey. 12 October 2000.”

It was enough to bring the long-awaited tears from my eyes. We were given the cap as a token of recommendation and the experience is so surreal that I have goosebumps while writing this.

DAY 6 — PABT/CPSS

We reported after breakfast for the test. The only weird thought in my mind was, that it is once in a lifetime test, FOR REAL. I focused on the moment, and all of us 5 were able to clear it. Flying was a dream I always had but never really acknowledged.

Every morning in the SSB process, I told myself this.

OWN THE MOMENT.

EXPECT NOTHING.

ACCEPT EVERYTHING.

Just do the right thing as per the situation demands, and keep doing it.

“The Impediment to action advances action, what stands in the way becomes the way”

I cleared my medicals in January 2022 and got AIR 1 in flying and AIR 4 order of merit i e., Overall. I am awaiting the opportunity to earn the blue uniform.

That was the story of a man coming from a family background of farmers to becoming a first-generation military officer. I gave interviews for Army, Navy and Air Force. But eventually, IT’S THE UNIFORM THAT CHOOSES YOU.

Cracked AFSB Interview In My 4th Attempt To Join The Indian Air Force

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Hello everyone, I am Sonal Raj, from New Delhi and I have cleared my AFSB in my fourth attempt and have secured All India Rank 71 (Men) in the order of merit for AFCAT July 22 Couse. In total, I have appeared in a total of three AFCAT Exams and one NDA exam and cleared all the written exams. 

As far as AFSB is concerned, I was conference out in my previous 3 attempts from AFSB Mysore and AFSB Gandhinagar. In my previous attempts, I believe I was lagging behind in my psychological aspect and would tend to write a very detailed solution in My SRTs. This would waste a lot of time and hence I was not able to complete my SRTs in time.

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After my failed attempt at NDA in 2014, I appeared for JEE Main and cleared it to get admission in engineering. At the time of branch selection, I choose Electronics and Communication Engineering, so that my engineering stream options are also open for the Indian Air Force. Coming from an IAF background, I was a clear about the requirements of the various streams of the Indian Air Force.

In my final year in 2018, I started appearing for the AFCAT exam and cleared it twice continuously. In both these attempts, I was conference out and decided to take a break from SSBs to ascertain the reason of my continuous failures.

In the meanwhile, I cleared GATE and joined a PSU to continue a life and decided to attempt the chances left for AFSBs. Then the dreaded Corona virus arrived in 2020, and due to constant panic and a state of confusion I could not appear for AFCAT in the next two chances.

Eventually I again gathered some motivation and confidence, and appeared in AFCAT 2/2021. I was very stressed in this attempt as it was my last attempt and I wanted to give my 200% efforts to make sure I don’t repeat my previous mistakes.

Fortunately, I cleared the written exam and selected AFSB Mysore for my SSB. I never took a formal coaching for my SSB as I believed that it is a personality test and you can’t be coached. But I used the internet to read about the procedures, correct techniques and tips to perform better in the AFSB. Several YouTube videos and SSBCrack blogs later, I went for the final AFSB attempt on 18 October 2021.

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In the morning, I was confident of the screening test as I was able to clear it in every attempt. My PPDT was very good and my story was selected as the common group story without much discussion and hence I was sure of making it to the Stage 2 of AFSB. After stage 1 completion, results were announced and I was screen in.

In the afternoon, we were taken for the psychological test. My goal was to complete the SRTs and WATs properly as I was not able to complete them in my previous attempts. I wrote to the point reactions and sentences and fortunately, I was able to complete my entire set of SRTs and WATs.

Next day was my Group task and we were divided in a group of 13 people. In the group planning exercise, I was able to prioritize and assess the situation reasonably well and hence again, I was able to convince the group about my solution and hence I was selected as the presenter. In the group exercises, I tried to be calm and innovative to my maximum limit.

Also, I supported the workable ideas where I couldn’t get one myself. In my command task, I was called in the end. I felt my task was bit tricky and I was thinking for a long time. Suddenly the GTO started reminding me that only 5 minutes are left. I panicked but to my benefit I came across a good workable idea and was confident again. My command task end on a good note.

On the next day, my interview was scheduled for 11 Am and I was asked to wait outside the office. Suddenly an airmen came and asked me to accompany him. During that walk, I was told that the commandant will take my interview.

I was bit nervous but was able to hold on to my nerves. In the waiting area, I went through top news of the day from the newspaper and went inside the cabin with a smiling face. My interview was primarily on my job, Defence background and my hobbies. My interview lasted for about 50 minutes and I was satisfied with my performance.

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Then the dreaded waiting period began. We had a free day but since it was covid, we weren’t allowed to book out. I had good discussions with my roommates and tried to remain positive about the result.

On the results day, we were called in for the conference and were asked to wait in the waiting room. Everyone was called one by one, and my sequence was 17. After Chest number 16 went outside, I was made to wait for around 15 minutes outside the conference room.

Those 15 minutes seemed 15 hours long. Finally, I was called in and the commandant asked me about the food. The conference was over in a jiffy.

After the conference, we were served lunch and asked to wait for the results. After around half an hour, a senior wing commander came with a piece of paper. I was having goosebumps. The Wg Cdr announced two chest number, #1 and #17.

I couldn’t believe I made it through in my last attempt. It was a very emotional moment for me and a very proud moment as well.

I met all my friends, bid them goodbye and completed the paperwork. As I already passed the PABT during my NDA, I was free to leave with my medical date.

My medicals were scheduled on 5 January 2022 at AFCME, Delhi. After a thorough checkup, I was declared fit and finally waited for the merit list.

On 28 May 2022, order of merit was released and I was AIR 71 (Boys). It was at that moment, the entire journey from my first attempt to the last attempt crossed in front of my eyes and I was filled with tears of joy and excitement. My parents, family and friends were very happy and proud of me. This made the celebrations even more joyful.

During all these attempts I have realized that where there’s a will, there is always a way. We should dream big and strive hard to achieve it.

See you in blues super soon hopefully.

Cheers

Sonal Raj

IAF Air Force Academy Final Merit List Published for July 2022 Course

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Finally, the Most Awaited IAF Final Merit List is out. The Indian Air Force has published the Final Merit list of Air Force Academy for the course commencing from July 2022. 

List of Selected Candidates to join AFA for training for various courses commencing on 11th July 2022 is placed in Annexure ‘A’. To meet vacancies in various branches, the allotment has been made taking into consideration Eligibility, Order of Merit, Medical Fitness, and choices given by the candidates.

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Please note that the selection is subject to Medical Fitness as given by the competent Armed Forces Medical Authorities and on Submission of Requisite Documents as proof of having achieved the minimum educational qualifications for the course, besides other qualifications.

Call Letters would be dispatched by Speed Post to the address / Scanned copy through Mail to E-mail ID available on record. Instruction Booklet with formats of various forms is available for download at the Air Force career website.

Non-Possession of Qualifying Degree. For eligible candidates whose exams are over but who do not submit the requisite certificates by 04 July 2022, the following procedure will be applicable for issue of Call Letters:-

  1. Eligible candidates in the Selection List, who do not produce the requisite proof of acquiring the qualifying degree by 04 July 2022 but are confident of doing so, may seek entry on ‘Bond Basis’. Call Letters (Bond Basis) is being dispatched to the address available on record.
  2. Such candidates would be provisionally inducted for training on submission of an additional Bond and a demand draft Rs.71280/- (Rupees Seventy one thousand two hundred and eighty only) in favour of Commandant, Air Force Academy, payable at Secunderabad. Specimen copy of the Bond is available on the Instruction Booklet on website.
  3. The Additional Bond and Demand Draft are NOT (R) NOT to be sent to Air HQ. They are to be carried along by the candidate and handed over at the time of reporting at AFA.
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If you are preparing for the AFCAT 2 2022 and AFCAT 1 2023 written exam and SSB interview, you can check SSBCrackExams online courses and mock tests.

AFCAT Exam 2022 -2023 Study Materials:

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Date and Time of Reporting at AFA is given in Call Letters. Candidates who are in possession of ‘signed Joining Instructions’ are to report at Reception Cell located on Platform No.10 of Secunderabad Railway Station / Airport between 09:00 AM to 06:00 PM between 09-10 Jul 22 and should be in possession of negative RT PCR report for test conducted within 72 hours prior to reporting. Late Reporting by candidates will NOT (R) NOT be accepted under any circumstances.

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Cracked NDA 2021 Exam and SSB Interview with AIR-113 to Join the Indian Army

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Hello everyone, I am Abeer Mehta, from Pune and I’ve cleared NDA Exam in my first attempt with AIR-113. NDA(II) 2021 (for the NDA-148 Course) was my first attempt to get into one of the most prestigious institutions in the country. I had cleared the written on 14th November 2021 and had been recommended for the Indian Army from 17 SSB Bangalore on 15th March 2022.

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I am originally from Indore but have been living in Pune for the past 14-15 years. I come from a civilian background and will be a first-generation officer in the Indian Army from my family. The inclination to join the forces came cause of an Army camp (Veer Yatra) I joined in the summers after the completion of my 8th standard.  

I had joined Allen in 10th for my preparation for JEE, cause I had gotten 98% in 10th Boards (ICSE) and my parents saw it fit for me to prepare for JEE, but in 11th standard, after long nights of introspection (although I was doing well in my preparation for JEE and was in the top batch of Pune in Allen) I realised my dreams and where I would like to see myself in after a span of the next few crucial years of my life. I remember it was a lunch outing where I spoke to my parents very seriously to opt for giving the NDA exam as my main goal and JEE as my backup, and after a few minutes of discussion, my parents saw the fire and passion in my eyes and concurred with my decision.

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I bought a book for the preparation of my written exam and started preparing from the same, but the cause of my tight schedule and my JEE classes, I could not arrange a lot of time for the preparation of the GK part of the written exam. I was in 12th at the time and the portion had not been covered completely, hence a night before the written exam, I told my father that this attempt would be a trial attempt to get the experience of the paper and my father also had similar thoughts. On 14th November, I appeared for my first attempt and found the written questions quite easy to solve owing to the JEE coaching I had joined and to my ICSE board background till 10th which eased my way through the English questions as well.

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On 15th December the result came and to no one’s surprise in the family, I had cleared the written part, although we struggled to find the marks but were later told by my friends that the marks aren’t shared until one is recommended (that’s how new everything was to me). In January, I subscribed to SSBCrackExams to prepare for my SSB Interview preparation. In February I received communication regarding the dates for my SSB but unfortunately, all the options given to me collided with my second attempt for the NDA written [NDA(I) 2022]. The struggle to change my dates continued for a few weeks and finally, on 27th February 2022, I received communication that my SSB would be from 11th – 15th March 2022 in SSC Bangalore.

Also: How I Secured UPSC CDS 2 2021 AIR-1 For Indian Air Force In My 1st Attempt

I joined the Academy to further my knowledge and preparation for the SSB interview. On 11th March, I was “screened in” wearing casuals (yes, you read that right). My interview was on the third day, before the GTO tasks, and unlike others, my interview lasted for 1:30 hrs where the interviewer asked questions regarding GK, my family, education, etc. I was very honest in my answers and maintained my demeanor and smile throughout. I performed pretty well in the GTO tasks according to me n provided workable solutions whenever the group faced a deadlock.

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On 15th March, the results were declared after the conference, and out of the reporting of 84 candidates, 30 had been screened and only 8 had been recommended. Here I was, standing with a plus on my chest, beaming with pride and happiness. Since I was appearing on the 12th, I had to rush back to Pune, give my board practical, then rush back to Bangalore, appear for my medicals, and surprisingly, I was the only one out of the 8 recommended candidates to be deemed medically fit by the CHAF Bangalore.

In short, my whole journey was a roller coaster ride that my family rode with me and after a long and hard climb, we reached the result we had worked so hard for. The biggest takeaway from my experience was to crack SSB, YOU SHOULD BE YOURSELF and cherish it, you will only make it easier for the evaluators to understand you and hopefully, recommend you.

JAI HIND.

How To Become a PARA Special Forces Commando Through Agnipath Entry

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Indian Army has published the full Agnipath Recruitment Scheme Notification 2022 on their official website today. Candidates who are interested in joining the Indian Army as an Agniveer for four years can apply for this entry from July 2022 onwards, SSBCrackExams has already covered the details of this scheme. In this article, we will talk about the Agnipath scheme and how Agniveers can join the parachute regiment or Para Special Forces unit to become a Para SF commando.

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Can Agniveer Join Parachute Regiment Through Agnipath?

Many candidates are asking if they can join the PARA SF or Parachute regiments after joining the army through Agnipath Scheme? Well, there is no clarity if one can choose the specific regiment through Agnipath Entry. According to the official notification “Agniveers can be posted to any regiment/unit and can be further transferred in organisational interest.” but it is highly unlikely that Agniveer will be posted to Parachute regiments or can go for Para SF probation during 4 years tenure but there is a possibility that 25% of permanent Agniveer can apply for the Parachute Regiment.

Also Read: How To Join PARA (SF) Special Forces In Indian Army?

Selection Process for Recruitment into PARA Regiment

First, let’s talk about the complete PARA Commando recruitment process which is being followed currently. There is no clarity if the same process will be followed under Agnipath Scheme.

With a view to recruiting motivated and volunteer soldiers into the PARA Regt, the following process would be followed with immediate effect:

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  • Successful and eligible candidates ie. those attaining 100% marks in Physical Fitness tests and 50% marks in Written tests 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 volunteer 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 the PARA Regiment.

Volunteers will be subjected to special tests as stated below

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The selected candidates will be dispatched to PRTC. In case the selected candidates are not able to meet the required training standards at PRTC, they will be transferred to the parent Regt for further training. 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.

Also Read: All About Parachute Regiment Training Center (PRTC)

Hope it is clear if one can join the Parachute Regiment during 4-year tenure as an Agniveer through Agnipath entry.

Agniveer Enrolment

  • Candidates will be enrolled under Army Act, 1950 for a service duration of four (04) years including the training period.
  • Agniveers so enrolled will be subject to Army Act, 1950 and will be liable to go wherever ordered, by land, sea or air.
  • Agniveers so enrolled under the scheme, will not be eligible for any kind of Pension or Gratuity.
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Agniveer Service

  • Service of Agniveers will commence from the date of enrolment.
  • Agniveers would form a distinct rank in the IA, different from any other existing ranks.
  • Leave, Uniform, Pay & Allowances during the service period of four years will be governed by orders and instructions in respect of such individuals issued by the Government of India (GoI) from time to time.
  • Agniveers will be liable to be assigned any duty in organisational interest, as decided from time to time.
  • Personnel enrolled through Agniveer Scheme, will be required to undergo periodical medical check-ups and physical/ written/ field tests as governed by orders issued. The performance so demonstrated would be considered for subsequent offer for enrolment in the Regular Cadre.
  • Agniveers can be posted to any regiment/unit and can be further transferred in organisational interest.

Agniveer Discharge

  • All Agniveers will be discharged on completion of four years of service.
  • On discharge after completion of four years, Agniveers will be paid a ‘Seva Nidhi’ package to enable them to return to the society for pursuing employment in other sectors.
  • Agniveers will not be eligible for any kind of pension or gratuity, neither will they be eligible for Ex Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Canteen Stores Department (CSD) facilities, Ex Serviceman status and other related benefits.
  • Agniveers will be barred from disclosing classified information gained during service to any unauthorised person or source under Official Secrets Act, 1923.

Agniveer Enrolment For Regular Cadre

  • Based on organisational requirements and policies promulgated, Agniveers who are completing their engagement period in each batch will be offered an opportunity to apply for enrolment in the regular cadre of IA. These applications will be considered in a centralised manner by the Army based on an objective criteria including performance during their engagement period and not more than 25% of each specific batch of Agniveers will be enrolled in regular cadre of the IA, post completion of their four year engagement period.
  • Agniveers so enrolled as regular cadre would be required to serve for a further engagement period of 15 years and will be governed by terms and conditions of service (of Junior Commissioned Officer/ Other Ranks in IA) currently in vogue (as amended from time to time). Agniveers will not have any right to be selected. Selection will be exclusive jurisdiction of the IA.
  • With introduction of this Scheme, the enrolment of soldiers in the regular cadre of IA, except technical cadres of Medical Branch, will be available only to those personnel who have completed their engagement period as Agniveer.

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Inspiring Story of Flying Officer Animesh Jha From Getting Medically Unfit To Joining Flying Branch

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When you see someone fight hard, it makes your life seem easy. One such fight with destiny is of Flying Officer Animesh Jha, who recently graduated from the Air Force Academy. With a dream of ruling the skies, Animesh joined Air Force Academy in the year 2019.

During the phase of training, he suffered multiple injuries to his right knee and 8 months into the training, he was opined to be boarded out of service and declared permanently unfit for military duties. The dream for which he had lived since his childhood was shattered.

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The next few months saw him writing numerous applications requesting higher authorities for a chance to prove his fitness. Finally, the then Chief Of Air Force Staff, decided to give the determined young warrior one last shot wherein he had to undergo surgery, and depending upon the recovery, the final decision of his re-absorption into the service was to be made.

That was all he needed. A year-long rehabilitation plan, consisting of weight training, strengthening, mobility training, running, swimming, etc started, and in the year 2021, his medical category was upgraded.

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As the young man gets commissioned, that too in the flying branch which requires optimum medical and physical fitness, the smile on his face shows his unshakeable determination and passion for the service and proves again the old saying -“Tough times don’t last, tough men, do”.

Indian Army Agnipath Notification and Exam Date 2022 [Out Now]

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Update: Indian Army has published the first Agnipath Recruitment Scheme Notification today on 20 June 2022. Candidates can apply for this scheme via the official portal, the registrations will start from July 2022 onward.

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS MANDATORY. ALL CANDIDATES TO LOG INTO JOIN INDIAN ARMY WEBSITE (JOININDIANARMY.NIC.IN). REGISTRATION WILL BE OPENED FROM JUL 2022 ONWARDS BY RESPECTIVE AROs FOR AGNIVEER GENERAL DUTY, AGNIVEER TECHNICAL, AGNIVEER TECHNICAL (AVIATION/AMMUNITION EXAMINER), AGNIVEER CLERK/ STORE KEEPER TECHNICAL, AGNIVEER TRADESMAN 10TH PASS AND AGNIVEER TRADESMAN 8TH PASS AS PER THE ARO RALLY SCHEDULE.

The salient aspects of terms and conditions of service for persons enrolled through the Agnipath Scheme for service in the IA are mentioned in the succeeding paragraphs.

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Enrolment:

  • Candidates will be enrolled under Army Act 1950 for a service duration of four (04) years including the training period.
  • Agniveers so enrolled will be subject to Army Act, 1950 and will be liable to go wherever ordered, by land, sea or air.
  • Agniveers enrolled under the scheme, will not be eligible for any kind of Pension or Gratuity.

Service:

  • Service of Agniveers will commence from the date of enrolment.
  • Agniveers would form a distinct rank in the IA, different from any other existing ranks.
  • Leave, Uniform, Pay & Allowances during the service period of four years will be governed by orders and instructions in respect of such individuals issued by the Government of India (GoI) from time to time.
  • Agniveeers will be liable to be assigned any duty in organisational interest, as decided from time to time.
  • Personnel enrolled through Agniveers Scheme, will be required to undergo periodical medical check-ups and physical/ written/ field tests as governed by orders issued. The performance so demonstrated would be considered for subsequent offer for enrolment in the Regular Cadre.
  • Agniveers can be posted to any regiment/unit and can be further transferred in organisational interest.
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Finally, the wait is over as the Indian Army has published the salient aspects of terms and conditions of service for persons enrolled through the Agnipath Scheme for service in the IA are mentioned in the succeeding paragraphs. Lakhs of fellow defence aspirants across the nation are going to appear for the Agnipath Entry Scheme 2022, we will cover all the important details regarding the Indian Army Agnipath Entry Notification, Exam Date, Eligibility, Age Limits and etc.

Agnipath is a new HR Management scheme for Armed Forces. Candidates inducted through this scheme will be called Agniveers. These Agniveers once enrolled into the Indian Army, will be governed under the Army Act 1950, for a period of four years. 

Also Check: Indian Air Force Agnipath Entry Notification And Exam Date Eligibility Age Limits

(a) Enrolment:

(i) Candidates will be enrolled under Army Act, 1950 for a service duration of four (04) years including the training period.
(ii) Agniveers so enrolled will be subject to Army Act, 1950 and will be liable to go wherever ordered, by land, sea or air.
(iii) Agniveers so enrolled under the scheme, will not be eligible for any kind of Pension or Gratuity.

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(b) Service.

(i) Service of Agniveers will commence from the date of enrolment.
(ii) Agniveers would form a distinct rank in the IA, different from any other existing ranks.
(iii) Leave, Uniform, Pay & Allowances during the service period of four years will be governed by orders and instructions in respect of such individuals issued by the Government of India (GoI) from time to time.
(iv) Agniveers will be liable to be assigned any duty in organisational interest, as decided from time to time.
(v) Personnel enrolled through Agniveer Scheme, will be required to undergo periodical medical check-ups and physical/ written/ field tests as governed by orders issued. The performance so demonstrated would be considered for subsequent offer for enrolment in the Regular Cadre.
(vi) Agniveers can be posted to any regiment/unit and can be further transferred in organisational interest.

(c) Discharge.

(i) All Agniveers will be discharged on completion of four years of service.
(ii) On discharge after completion of four years, Agniveers will be paid a ‘Seva Nidhi’ package to enable them to return to the society for pursuing employment in other sectors.
(iii) Agniveers will not be eligible for any kind of pension or gratuity, neither will they be eligible for Ex Servicemen Contributory Health Scheme (ECHS), Canteen Stores Department (CSD) facilities, Ex Serviceman status and other related benefits.
(iv) Agniveers will be barred from disclosing classified information gained during service to any unauthorised person or source under Official Secrets Act, 1923.

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(d) Enrolment for Regular Cadre.

(i) Based on organisational requirements and policies promulgated, Agniveers who are completing their engagement period in each batch will be offered an opportunity to apply for enrolment in the regular cadre of IA. These applications will be considered in a centralised manner by the Army based on an objective criteria including performance during their engagement period and not more than 25% of each specific batch of Agniveers will be enrolled in regular cadre of the IA, post completion of their four year engagement period.
(ii) Agniveers so enrolled as regular cadre would be required to serve for a further engagement period of 15 years and will be governed by terms and conditions of service (of Junior Commissioned Officer/ Other Ranks in IA) currently in vogue (as amended from time to time). Agniveers will not have any right to be selected. Selection will be exclusive jurisdiction of the IA.
(iii) With introduction of this Scheme, the enrolment of soldiers in the regular cadre of IA, except technical cadres of Medical Branch, will be available only to those personnel who have completed their engagement period as Agniveer.

Eligibility Criteria

The following will be applicable:-

(a) Age Limit. The age limit for the applicants will be from 17 ½ years to 21 years. 1st day of the month of Oct of recruiting year (01 Apr – 31 Mar) will be taken as effective date for determining the age eligibility for the candidates. The recruitment will be on All India All Class basis.
(b) Gender & Marital Status. As applicable to respective categories/ trades being enrolled as on date for the IA.
(c) Medical Standards. A candidate must meet the medical eligibility conditions laid down for enrolment in the IA as applicable to respective categories/ trades.

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Enrolment

As part of the enrolment process, each Agniveer will be required to formally accept all terms and conditions of the Agnipath Scheme. For personnel below the age of 18 years, the enrolment form will need to be signed by the parents/ guardians, in accordance with extant provisions.

Training

On being enrolled, candidates will be imparted suitable military training based on organisational requirements.

Allotment of Service Numbers

Distinctive Service Numbers will be allotted to Agniveers for the duration of their service.

Employability

(a) Agniveers will be liable to be assigned any duty in organisational interest, as decided from time to time.
(b) Agniveers can be posted to any regiment/ unit and can be further transferred to other regiments/ units in organisational interest.

Leave

Grant of leave will be subject to exigencies of service. The following leave may be applicable for Agniveers during their engagement period:-
(a) Annual Leave. Upto 30 days per year.
(b) Sick Leave. Based on medical advice.

Uniform

A distinctive insignia will be worn by the Agniveers on their uniform during their service period. Detailed instructions shall be issued separately.

Honours & Awards

Agniveers will be entitled to honours and awards, as per extant guidelines governing the subject for IA.

Medical & CSD Facilities

For the duration of their engagement period in the IA, Agniveers will be entitled to a medical facilities at military hospitals as well as CSD provisions.

Pay, Allowances & Allied Benefit

(a) Agniveer Package.

(i) The pay & emoluments of Agniveers will be as given below :-
(aa) Year 1. Customised Package- ₹ 30,000/- (plus applicable allowances.)
(ab) Year 2. Customised Package- ₹33,000/- (plus applicable allowances.)
(ac) Year 3. Customised Package- ₹ 36,500/- (plus applicable allowances.)
(ad) Year 4. CustomisedPackage- ₹ 40,000/- (plus applicable allowances.)
(ii) From the above package, 30% will be compulsorily deposited every month in a corpus which will be matched by the GoI. Balance amount less the corpus contribution will be the in-hand component.

(b) Seva Nidhi Package.

On discharge at four years, the corpus of ₹5.02 lakhs will be matched by the GoI, an amount of ₹10.04 lakhs and accrued interest will be given to the Agniveers. In case of Agniveers who are subsequently selected for enrolment in the IA as regular cadre, the Seva Nidhi package to be paid to them will comprise only their contribution including accrued interest thereon. In the case of Agniveers exiting service before the end of their engagement period on their own request, the individual’s Seva Nidhi package, accumulated as on date, will be paid with the applicable rate of interest. In such cases, no Govt contribution to Seva Nidhi Package will be entitled. The Seva Nidhi will be exempt from Income Tax.

(c) Payment Modality

Seva Nidhi Package. Two options to receive Seva Nidhi package will be provided to each Agniveer, with an aim to provide financial loans for self-employment/ entrepreneurship through a bank guarantee as also to meet immediate/ incidental expenses, on exit. Firm details will be promulgated separately.

(d) Allowances.

The Agniveer pay is a composite package and will not be eligible for any Dearness Allowance and Military Service Pay. He will get applicable Risk & Hardship, Ration, Dress and Travel allowances as decided by the GoI from time to time.
(e) Agniveers will be exempted from making any contribution in Armed Forces Personnel Provident Fund or any other Provident Fund.
(f) There shall be no entitlement towards gratuity or pensionary benefits for Agniveers enrolled through this Scheme.

Life Insurance Cover. Agniveers will be provided non-contributory life insurance cover of ₹48 lakhs for the duration of their engagement period and they will not be eligible for Army Group Insurance Fund (AGIF) schemes/ benefits.

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Termination/ Release from Service.

(a) The maximum period of service for Agniveers will be as enumerated at Para 2 above. However, the services of Agniveers under this scheme may be terminated at any time in accordance with the Army Act 1950.
(b) Release at own request prior to completion of terms of engagement of Agniveers is not permitted. However, in most exceptional cases, personnel enrolled under this scheme may be released, if sanctioned by competent authority.

Compensation for Death

Compensation for Death. In case of death, the following will be admissible to Next of Kin (NOK) from the Agniveer Corpus Fund:-

Compensation for Disability. In case an individual is placed in the Permanent Low Medical Category (LMC), the authorities will assess the percentage of disability and attributability. Such personnel will be discharged from IAF on medical grounds post payment of lump-sum compensation as per details listed at para 28 below.

Categorization of Death.  The death for the purpose of provision of financial benefits to Agniveers will be categorized as follows:-

  • Category X. Death due to natural causes neither attributable to nor aggravated by military service during the engagement period.
  • Category Y.    Death due to causes which are accepted as attributable to or aggravated by military service or due to accidents/mishaps in the performance of duties including training during the engagement period.
  • Category Z.     During the engagement period, death due to acts of violence/attack by terrorists, anti-social elements, enemy, during border skirmishes/war/peacekeeping operation/aid to the civil power, etc; and during operational preparation and training for war including battle inoculation training/exercises; and accidental deaths due to natural calamities/operations specially notified by the Govt, etc.

Computation of Extent of Disability. The extent of disability or functional incapacity shall be determined in the following manner for the purpose of computing the disability compensation:-

Sl No.Percentage of disability as Finally acceptedPercentage to be reckoned for computing disability compensation
(a)Between 20% and 49%50%
(b)Between 50% and 75%75%
(c)Between 76% and 100%100%

Payment of Disability/ Death.

SL. NoCategoryEntitlements of Agniveers
(a)Death during engagement period on Bonafide duty (Category ‘Y’/’Z’)Insurance Cover of Rs 48 lakhs.One-time ex-gratia Rs 44 Lakhs.Full pay for unserved period upto four years (with effect from date of death) including Seva Nidhi component.Balance accumulated (as on date) in the individual’s Seva Nidhi’ fund and Govt contribution including interest from the Agniveer Corpus Fund.
(b)Death during engagement period not on duty (Category ‘X’)Insurance Cover of Rs 48 lakhs.Balance accumulated (as on date) in the individual’s Seva Nidhi fund and Govt contribution including interest from the Agniveer Corpus Fund.
(c)Disability (attributed /aggravated due to conditions of engagement)One-time ex-gratia Rs 44/25/15 Lakhs based on % of disability (100/75/50) from Public Fund.Full pay for unserved period up to four years (with effect from date of disability) including Seva Nidhi component (from Public Fund). (iii) Balance accumulated (as on date) in the individual’s Seva Nidhi fund including interest and Govt contribution from the Agniveer Corpus Fund.

Benefits for Personnel Exiting at Four Years of Service

After completing four years of service (as applicable), the following benefits will be offered to the exiting individuals:-
(a) Seva Nidhi Package. Refer to Para 12(b) above. The corpus generated after four years of contribution will be paid to the exiting Agniveers.
(b) ‘Agniveer’ Skill Certificate. At the end of the engagement period, a detailed skill set certificate will be provided to the Agniveers, highlighting the skills and level of competency acquired by the personnel during their engagement period.
(c) Class 12th Certificate. Agniveers who have been enrolled after qualifying Class 10th, a certificate for 12th(equivalent) will be given on completion of their four years engagement period, based on skills attained. Detailed instructions shall be issued separately.

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1. When will the recruitment process for Indian Army Agniveers begin?

Training Of First Agniveers Will Begin In Dec 2022, Active Service To Commence In Middle Of 2023

2. Is the Agnipath scheme likely to be opened to women?

It is envisaged that in the future women will be joining the Armed Forces under the Agniveer scheme.

3. What are the age limits for Indian Army Agnipath Entry?

(17.5 to 23 years) **Note: The Government of India has decided to increase the upper age limit of Agniveers to 23 years. Earlier, it was between 17 to 21 years. As per the official statement, “The Government of India has decided that a one-time waiver shall be granted for the proposed recruitment cycle of 2022. Accordingly, the upper age limit for the recruitment process for Agnipath Scheme for 2022 is increased to 23 years.”

4. What is the Salary after joining as an Indian Army Agniveers?

4 Lakhs to 6 Lakh annual package along with allowances and other benefits.

5. What are the future career prospects of Agniveers, and equip them for various job roles in the civilian sector?

The Ministry of Education is to launch a special, three-year skill-based bachelor’s degree programme for serving defence personnel that will recognize the skill training received by them during their tenure in the defence establishments. There are enormous opportunities to serve in other services and domains where govt & pvt sector is taking steps and is planning to intake with quote for Agniveer.

6. Can the Agniveers opt for enrolment in the Permanent Cadre?

Based on organisational requirement and policies promulgated by the Armed Forces, 100% of the Agniveers after completing their engagement period, will be offered an opportunity to apply for enrolment in the permanent cadre. These applications will be considered by a centralised transparent rigorous screening system which would be based on merit and demonstrated performance during service. 25% of the Agniveers would be selected for enrolment in the permanent Cadre as per the existing Terms and Conditions. Selection of Agniveers for further enrolment into the Armed Forces will be the exclusive jurisdiction of the Government through laid down policies

7. What is the Agnipath scheme and what are its advantages?

AGNIPATH Scheme in the Indian Armed Forces is a scheme wherein selected candidates will be enrolled as Agniveers for four years period. On completion of the four-year period, Agniveers will go to the society as a disciplined, dynamic, motivated, and skilled workforce for employment in other sectors to pursue their career in the job of their choice.

Agnipath Scheme Will Not Be Rolled Back, Future Recruitments Through Agnipath Only

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NEW DELHI, INDIA - JUNE 14: Indian Army Chief General Manoj Pande, Indian air force Chief Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari, Minister of Defence of India Rajnath Singh, Indian navy chief Admiral R. Hari Kumar, address a Press Conference announcing Agnipath Scheme at National Media Centre on June 14, 2022 in New Delhi, India. (Photo by Sonu Mehta/Hindustan Times via Getty Images)


Agnipath recruitment scheme will not be rolled back, it is a must for national security. It will give us a young fauj in a couple of years. Small changes will be made in the scheme according to the requirements. Lt Gen Puri, Additional Secretary DMA announced in the press meet.

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The defence reforms like Agnipath was long pending as the armed forces wanted to bring youthfulness and experience, top defence officials said on Sunday, amid the protests which continue against the Centre’s defence recruitment scheme. The defence ministry made it clear that the scheme won’t be rolled back.

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10 Amazing SSB Interview Interactions Between IO and Recommended Candidates

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10 AMAZING SSB INTERVIEW INTERACTIONS

The personal interview or PI is known as the most important part of the SSB interview process, it a formal interaction between the candidate and the interviewing officer also known as IO which could go up to 30 mins to 2 hours.

The personal interview is something where you can make the most powerful impact because PI is something where the candidate is meeting the assessor individually and the whole interview is about the individual candidate, unlike GTO where you work in a group and Psychology tests where the assessor judge you based on your responses.

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A personal interview is so crucial that even the slightest mistake can ruin your whole performance or might damage your chances of getting recommended. On the other hand, the personal interview is so simple, it is just a formal interaction but most candidates make it complicated because of a few common mistakes, in this article we are going to talk about what are the common mistakes candidates make, what is the best way to face the personal interview and we are going to read few best and real interactions between the IO and the recommended candidates. 

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The common mistakes made during person interview:

  • Having FEAR: Fear is something which impacts your performance, be it sports or exam or even asking someone for the date. Fear comes from expectations and expectations can relate to what one believes will make them happy and also what one has come to expect from life. This means that expectations can be both empowering and disempowering. The fear which comes during PI is the fear of rejection. There is nothing wrong in keeping high hopes, but entering the PI hoping for some particular questions asked to someone else or hoping for IO to behave with you in a particular way is not a good idea. It is best to enter the PI without having preconceived notions in your mind. The fear might confuse you more and hampers your performance. Just enter the PI with good preparation and confidence and face the questions with a calm and cool mind without expecting a particular response from the IO.
  • Lie: Do not lie unless you are a good lier. When you lie in an interview, some part of your brain always keep that impression alive till the end of the interview or maybe after the interview, it affects your performance and personality in a bad way. Your mind knows that you are lying which automatically drops your confidence as a human being. Second, you will not be able to think clearly, your mind always tries to calculate the risk of getting caught, so it always calculates the questions asked by IO and answers in such a way which might not be a confident answer and shows lack of clarity. You might end up answering a very simple question incorrectly or you might not even listen to the question completely and just want to say something just for the sake of it.
  • Too much in PIQ form: If you do not have anything particular to write on the PIQ form, do not write anything just for the sake of filling the PIQ form. You will face questions from the PIQ form and it might make the matter more complicated for you. As a matter of fact, you don’t need to be too good in everything, it is perfectly fine not to have super achievements in sports or education or something to boast about in the PIQ form. Just believe in yourself and stay confident, take accountability for things you have done in your life either good or bad.
  • Nervousness: This is a common behavior or say emotion of every human being, we all feel nervous during crucial moments of our lives, again the nervousness arises because of hope of achieving something and fear of losing it, you will never feel nervous while doing something in which you are not interested and don’t want to achieve something out of it means no expectations. The only way you can control nervousness by controlling your mind, a healthy body and mind makes your confidence and reduces nervousness during crucial moments of life. Also, removing the fear of losing something remove nervousness. Meditation and Yoga are the proven ways through which a human can control his mind, spirituality also helps in controlling the mind and makes you more confident. The shortcut for not feeling nervous is to feel good about yourself, give importance to your life a human being, acknowledge your achievements even if they are smaller. All the successful people are hardly nervous in front of others because they know they are successful and they admire themselves for achieving something in life. Value your life and don’t underestimate it.
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You can comment below the mistakes you think you have committed during your personal interview.

Now coming to the interesting part, below you can read the real interactions between IO and the recommended candidates, similar responses do not mean one will get recommended because the responses come out of individual personality and experiences, but you can learn few things from these responses, which are, confidence and clarity of thoughts. All the answers you will read below are something you can not answer spontaneously unless you genuinely feel and admire them.

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IO: “which regiment would you like to join?”

Me: GORKHA!

IO: Why?

Me: I am very much impressed by their war cry i.e. “JAI MAHAKALI, AAYO GORKHALI!”

The candidate was confidence and had clarity of thought. 

Entry NCC Special 11 SSB Allahabad

I.O. How many friends do you have and who are your best friends?

Ans. Sir, I am a friendly person but I have 3 best friends Harshit, Rahul & Salman.

I.O. What are your 3 qualities which Harshit will tell me?

Ans. He would tell that I am disciplined, hardworking and soft-spoken.

I.O. And what about Rahul what will he tell me about you?

Ans. Sir, he will tell that I am helpful, fun loving and I give excellent advices.

I.O. “abhi tak tumhre kisi dost ne nahi bataya ke tum fauji afsar banoge?”

Ans. Bas Sir, Salman bolne hi wala tha aapne pucha hi nahi usse.

I.O. How do you think you were able to influence your group?

Ans. Sir, we were 20 candidates and at least 15 of them try to imitate my language and tone ( basic U.P. wala kanpuria and banarsi touch in my tact).

I.O. If not selected this time what will you do?

Ans. Sir, abhi tak to all my tests have been fine and I think I am having positive chances to make it this time but if not I also got selected for Indigo Airlines as security executive and I will be joining it.

I.O. “tum pakka bouncer banoge”

Ans. No sir, I will be looking after the luggage section.

The candidate was witty and smart. His answers show confidence, clarity of thought and quick-witted. 

Entry TES 18 SSB Allahabad

Interviewer: – What happens to the mass of the object when speed of it reaches the speed of light?

Me: – Mass becomes infinite. (Told the formula of inertial and non-inertial mass)

Interviewer: – What is refraction? What is the cause of refraction?

Me: – (Told him about refraction) I would consider light as a wave to answer this question (as light possess dual behavior). Because of the change in wavelength and the speed of light wave, the refraction occurs.

Interviewer: – How can you say that Light possesses particle-like behavior too?

Me: – By Photoelectric Effect. The time lag between the incidence of radiation and the emission of a photoelectron is very small, less than 10−9 seconds. If it behaves like a wave here, it would take several hours. Every electron absorbs one photon, then it is emitted out if the incident light has equal to or more frequency than a threshold frequency.

The candidate knows what he is talking about and has immense knowledge of the subject, he utilized the opportunity to engage the IO in the same topic where he could blow his mind with the knowledge he has.

Entry Indian Navy 12 SSB Bangalore

Interviewer: So Bimal you are in Merchant Navy. As of my knowledge, it’s a pretty good job and provides a big salary. So, why do you want to leave it and join Indian Navy which is far more hectic and can never pay you even close to what you will earn as a Merchant Mariner?

Me: Sir, first I like to clarify that all the forces have equal importance to me. But since I’m trained in Marine engineering I’ll be more of an asset to the Indian Navy than Army or Airforce. Now my answer to your question. Sir, I always had a dream to earn that uniform and serve my country. The biggest reason I joined Merchant Navy is because it provides me a similar uniform I get in Navy but the country part is always missing. I have spent around 18 years of my life in the Defence cants. I am totally aware of the Armed Forces culture and it always thrilled me. People from all the corners of the nation come and live together in harmony. In a way, it binds the whole country. And what I love the most is its uniformity. I mean everyone is given similar accommodation, have the same living standards, have the same working conditions, they work together, play together, celebrate together, their kids go to same school. Where do you find such a place! Only the defence can provide you that and I can give anything to get such a life. As far as the money part is concerned, yes money is important. But what is more important is satisfaction. What “satisfaction” means to me may not mean the same to you. And Armed Forces definitely reflects my satisfaction. That’s the reason I want to join my the Defence forces.

Interviewer: That was an impressive answer. But Bimal, if just being in that uniform satisfies you then why didn’t you join as a jawan to get that uniform and serve the country?

Me: Sir, my grandfather died when my dad was merely 3 years old. He didn’t get any comfort in life as I was provided by my dad. And after all the struggles, my dad joined Army as a jawan. Now if I also join as a jawan then what’s the difference between my dad and my grandfather. Sir, a good leader is one who produces better leaders and a good parent is one who produce better kids. And I want to prove that my dad is better than my late grandfather.

The interviewer smiled and moved on with other questions.

The candidate seems really mature, he acknowledged the hard work of his parents in a clear way. He is clear in his thoughts and knows what exactly he wants to do in life. These type of answer cannot be fabricated because you must think about such aspects of lives in your daily routine and expereinces. 

Entry CDS 19 SSB Allahabad

IO – why did you not score well in 10th class?( as I only scored 59.8%)
Me – First of all sir, my marks are according to the understanding of my subjects at that point of time and I am completely satisfied with my marks which I got. Secondly, marks are not everything if life, my father has always given priority to overall personality development rather than just studies and studies and securing 90+%.

IO – why are you not working anywhere since you’ve graduated? ( I did not work anywhere since I’ve graduated from my college because I wanted the armed forces to be my first and only career in life. I played a huge gamble by doing this but I knew from the starting that it I worth every sacrifice )
Me – (I gave the same explanation to the IO sir) and also added that working in an environment in which you know that you won’t fit in and even after adapting into it you won’t be as productive and not working at your full capacity it would be only a waste of time as well as efforts.

The candidate doesn’t feel bad about his low marks and take accountability with full confidence, in fact, his thoughts are not merely limited to gaining more marks in school, he understands the importance of individual personality that is something out of bookish knowledge.

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Entry CDS 19 SSB Allahabad

IO: Good evening Sumit. You have been here for 19 times. You must have written some books on SSB.

ME (smiling): no sir. But I gave suggestions to two of my friends and they got a recommendation.

IO: They are in the academy but you are still here.

Me (smiling): yes sir! I am still here with you.

IO: okay Sumit. Now I am giving you a chance to write a book on SSB. What will you write in that book?

Me: I told him everything that I have written in this success story.

The candidate destroyed the attempt of IO to make him feel guilty about his number of attempts, in the same answer he shows his talent where he helped his friends to achieve the same dream he is thriving for. 

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I had my interview on 3 days, IO asked me about why I did not take any break for prepration after 12 and studied in private college. I told him that I was an average student in academics, taking a year off would not have been a wise decision as I thought that it will be a waste of time and money of my parents. He gave a smile and it continued nicely.

The candidate shows that he knows his weak points and that helped him to make wise decisions in life. He is confident about what he is doing because he knows himself more than anyone else.

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There was a moment where he asked me “Where do you see yourself 6 years from now?”. My response was “Major in 4 Gorkha Rifles sir”. Be confident friends, not over-confident. Finally, when my chest number was announced as being recommended, I was elated and thanked my God’s.

The candidate gave a perfect and quick-witted reply to IO which definitely made a huge positive impact.

These are the few conversations from which you can learn something for your next SSB interview, these are the real conversation but we do not suggest you to try to match the same answers, in fact, you must know inner self and your surrounding more, the answers will come automatically with confidence. We will add more such conversation here very soon.

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Indian Air Force Academy Passing Out Parade 18 June 2022

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General Manoj Pande COAS reviewed the CGP at IAF Air Force Academy today marking the successful culmination of training for 165 Flight Cadets. On the occasion, 5 officers from the Indian Navy & 7 from the Indian Coast Guard were also awarded ‘Wings’.

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The COAS during his address reminded the young officers that they were moving into an environment which is challenging, technology intensive & that the IAF looks upon them to carry forward the rich legacy of professionalism displayed by their predecessors.

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The Indian Air force academy is the cradle of training for pilots, ground duty and technical officers and commissioned officers of the Indian Air Force. The Academy was established in 1969, and it started its operations in the year 1971. It is currently situated in Dundigal, around 25 km from Hyderabad to Secunderabad. It is spread in an area of 7,050 acres of land.

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Furthermore, it also imparts training to the officers of the Indian Navy & the Indian Coast Guard. It is a destined training centre for all cadets who wish to pursue a future in the Indian Air Force. After a year of training at the Indian Air Force Academy, cadets were allocated to various branches of the Indian Air Force (IAF). It started its wave of gender equality in 1993 with the induction of women cadets.

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