Defence Minister Rajnath Singh reviewed Passing out Parade of Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun on Dec 07. The passing out parade was being held on the occasion of Armed Forces Flag Day to honor India’s bravehearts. The event is held twice a year by the Indian Military Academy. The passing out parade is the most spectacular among the end-of-term events at Indian Military Academy. 377 Gentlemen Cadets of 145 Regular Course, 128 Technical Graduate Course, including 71 Gentlemen Cadets from ten friendly foreign countries passed out from the portals of IndianMilitary Academy, Dehradun on 07 Dec 2019.
Indian airforce has published the final merit list of candidates who have cleared the AFCAT, CDS and NCC special entry SSB interview to join the Indian Air Force Academy for Jan 2020 Course. There are around 98 candidates who made it in the merit list including 6 candidates who are not declared medical fit yet. SSBCrack wishes best for future training to all the successful candidates.
Sub-lieutenant Shivangi became the first woman pilot for the Indian Navy on Dec 02. Sub Lieutenant Shivangi joined operational duties at the Kochi naval base. Speaking on the achievement, she said that she have been craving to become naval woman pilot since years. “I have been craving for this since a very long time and finally it is here, so it’s a great feeling. I am looking forward to complete my 3rd stage of training,” said Sub Lieutenant Shivangi.
A batch of three trainee officers of the 7th Dornier Conversion Course (DOCC) including a lady officer qualified as Dornier pilots and were awarded the coveted golden “Wings” ata simple and solemnceremony held at INS Garuda on 02 Dec 19. Vice Admiral AK Chawla, AVSM, NM, VSM, the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief (FOC-in-C), Southern Naval Command was the Chief Guest for the ceremony who presented the “Wings” to the passing out officers, signifying their qualification as naval aviators.
The FOC-in-C South Rolling Trophy for standing first in overall order of merit was awarded to Lieutenant Shivam Pandey. Sub Lieutenant (SLt) Shivangi created history as the first woman pilot of the Indian Navy, on successful graduation from the course.
The award of the ‘Wings’ marks the culmination of one year of flying training at the Air Force Academy (AFA), Dundigal and Indian Naval Air Squadron (INAS) 550, INS Garuda in Kochi. From here on, these pilots will join the ‘Dornier Operational Flying Training’ course at INAS 550 from mid-January 2020, prior to joining an operational Maritime Reconnaissance squadron.
SLt Shivangi, a native of Muzaffarpur, Bihar was inducted into the Indian Navy under the Short Service Commission (SSC)-Pilot entry scheme, and was part of the 27thNavalorientationcourse(NOC)Course at the Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala. She was commissioned into the Navy in June last year. As part of her training, SLt Shivangi has flown Pilatus PC 7 MkII, Basic Trainer at AFA and completed Dornier Conversion with the Indian Navy at Kochi. She will continue her training at INAS 550, the Dornier squadron at INS Garuda, to become a fully operational pilot on Maritime Reconnaissance (MR) aircraft.
Dear Candidates, the Online Registration for AFCAT 01/2020 will commence on 01 December 2019 at 09:00 AM. For AFCAT 01/2020 Help & Support. Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of this elite force as Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Online examination will be conducted on 22 Feb 20 and 23 Feb 20 for AFCAT 1 2020 exam. Candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions for admission to the examination. Their admission at all the stages of examination viz. Written examination and SSB test will be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If on verification at any time before or after the written examination or AFSB Testing, it is found that they do not fulfil any of the eligibility conditions, their candidature will be cancelled by the IAF.
NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch): NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate acquired on or after 01 Dec 17 is mandatory. Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2. Graduates with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent OR Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
How to Apply. Aspirants for IAF are required to apply online by using the link https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in, or https://afcat.cdac.in
Examination fee for AFCAT Entry: After filling in the online application form, the examination fee of Rs. 250/- (non-refundable) for AFCAT entry (not applicable for NCC special entry) may be paid online through the ‘Make Payment’ step on the main menu of the online application. No cash or cheque or demand draft (DD) will be accepted towards payment of examination fee. The examination fee can be paid using credit/ debit cards/ net banking through the payment gateway. Applicants are advised to follow the instructions/ steps given on the payment gateway, and also print/keep the transaction details for their records. After confirmation from bank that the payment is received, the “Payment Status” will display “Registration Number” which the candidate may note down for future correspondence. Simultaneously, the candidate will receive a confirmatory sms/ e-mail. This will be followed by Admit Card (with the Hall Ticket Number) which a candidate will receive on his/her registered email ID and which is also downloadable from his/her registered email ID.
Serving Airmen: Serving Airmen are required to apply like other applicants. In addition, they would have to apply as per the service format given in AFO 11/ 2015 through service channel.
AFCAT 1 2020 Exam Schedule: The AFCAT (and EKT) will be conducted in two days as per the following schedule:-
English. Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases.
General Awareness. History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Environment, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Sports, etc.
Numerical Ability. Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams).
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test.Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability.
Air Force Selection Board (AFSB): For AFCAT entry, IAF shall prepare a list of candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the Online AFCAT as fixed by the IAF in their discretion. Candidates who are declared successful in the Online AFCAT will be called at one of the Air Force Selection Boards. Candidates who have applied for NCC Special Entry will be directly called for AFSB testing at one of the AFSB centres. The AFSB centres are at Dehradun (1 AFSB), Mysuru (2 AFSB), Gandhinagar (3 AFSB) and Varanasi (4 AFSB). Candidates who opt for flying branch can only opt for Dehradun, Mysore and Varanasi. Candidates who have qualified in the written exam are required to choose AFSB date and venue by themselves on the website https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in or https://afcat.cdac.in in order to generate call- up letter for AFSB interview.
The testing at AFSB would consist of three stages as given below:
Stage-I. Officer Intelligence Rating Test along with Picture Perception and discussion test will be conducted on the first day. Stage-I test is a screening test and only those who qualify would undergo subsequent testing. All Stage-I qualified candidates would be subjected to document check to ascertain their eligibility for the branches applied for. Candidates who either do not qualify in Stage-I or do not meet the required eligibility criteria would be sent back on the first day itself.
Stage-II. Psychological test will be conducted on Day 1(Afternoon) and the Group Tests and Interview would commence after document check for the next five days.
For Flying Branch. Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) would be administered to recommended candidates only. This is once in a lifetime test. Candidates who have failed the CPSS/PABT in an earlier attempt or a Flight Cadet suspended from flying training at Air Force Academy will not be eligible.
Final Merit List: To be acceptable, candidates should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in written examination and AFSB test as fixed by the IAF. Candidates will be placed in the order of merit on the basis of the total marks secured by them in the written examination and in the AFSB tests. The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination to individual candidates shall be decided by the IAF in their discretion.10% of the vacancies are reserved for NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate holders in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-technical) Branches. Allotment of PC/ SSC in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-technical) Branches would be based on number of vacancies, performance in the selection process and the choice given by the candidates.
Date and Duration of Training: Training is scheduled to commence in the first week of Jan 2021 for all courses. The approximate duration of training for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) Branches is 74 weeks and that of Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branches is 52 weeks at Air Force Training Establishments.
In a spectacular Passing out Parade (POP) held at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala, on Saturday, 30 November 2019, 301 trainees comprising Midshipmen and cadets of the Indian Navy, the Indian Coast Guard, and six international trainees passed out with flying colours, marking the culmination of their ab-initio training.
The passing out trainees belong to four different courses of Autumn Term 2019, viz., 97th Indian Naval Academy Course (B.Tech), 97th Indian Naval Academy Course (M.Sc), 28th Naval Orientation Course (Extended), 29th Naval Orientation Course (Regular) and 29th Naval Orientation Course (Coast Guard). The parade also saw 39 women trainees marching shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts to join the ranks of the Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard. The six trainees from various friendly foreign countries include two trainees each from Maldives, Seychelles, and Sri Lanka.
The parade was reviewed by Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff, who awarded medals to meritorious Midshipmen and cadets on completion of the ceremonial review. Vice Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, AVSM, NM, Commandant, INA, senior officers of the station and other outstation dignitaries and proud parents of the passing out courses witnessed the momentous occasion.
The ‘President’s Gold Medal’ for the Indian Naval Academy B.Tech course was awarded to Midshipman Aditya Jain. The ‘Chief of the Naval Staff Gold Medal’ for the Naval Orientation Course (Extended) was awarded to Cadet J Aravindha Krishnan. The ‘Chief of the Naval Staff Gold Medal’ for the Naval Orientation (Regular) Course was awarded to Cadet Srishti Sharma (Coast Guard trainee). The ‘Zamorin Trophy’ for the best women cadet was awarded to Cadet Suhani Rampal. The other medal winners were as follows:- (a) CNS Silver medal for INAC B.Tech Course – Midshipman Nitish Sahni.
(b) FOC-in-C South Silver Medal for NOC (Extended) – Cadet S Varun Kumar.
(c) FOC-in-C South Bronze Medal for INAC B.Tech Course – Midshipman Sathyanandh Prabhu B.
(d) Commandant INA Silver Medal for NOC (Regular) – Cadet Suhani Rampal.
(e) Commandant INA Bronze Medal for NOC (Extended) – Cadet C Pradeep.
The glittering ceremony culminated with the successful trainees forming up in two columns and marching with their gleaming swords and rifles held in salute, past the Academy’s Quarterdeck, in Slow March, to the traditional notes of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ – the poignant farewell tune played by Armed Forces around the world when bidding adieu to colleagues and comrades. The President’s Colour awarded to INA on 20 November 2019 was also paraded during this passing out parade for the first time.
On completion of the parade, the proud parents and guardians of the Passing Out courses shipped the Naval and Coast Guard epaulettes, known as ‘Stripes’, on the shoulders of their wards, thus symbolising their transformation from ‘cadets’ into full-fledged Naval and Coast Guard Officers. The Reviewing Officer and other dignitaries shipped the stripes of the medal winners and congratulated all the trainees for their successful completion of the rigorous training. These officers will proceed to various Naval and Coast Guard ships and establishments to further consolidate their training in specialised fields.
Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala held its Passing out Parade (POP) for Autumn Term 2019 on Saturday, 30 November 2019. Trainees comprising Midshipmen and Cadets of 97th Indian Naval Academy Course (B.Tech), 97th Indian Naval Academy Course (M.Sc), 28th Naval Orientation Course (Extended), 29th Naval Orientation Course (Regular) and 29th Naval Orientation Course (Coast Guard), will pass out as Officers on successful completion of their training. Six trainees of various friendly foreign nations will also pass out this term.
Admiral Karambir Singh, PVSM, AVSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff was the Reviewing Officer for the event. The parade was witnessed by parents and guardians of the passing out trainees as well as a large number of outstation dignitaries.
Trainees of Indian Naval Academy’s four years B.Tech degree course awarded their degrees during the convocation ceremony by Dr. TG Sitharam, Director IIT Guwahati, on 29 November 2019. The passing out courses administered the Oath of Allegiance by Rear Admiral Tarun Sobti, Deputy Commandant and Chief Instructor, INA. To commemorate the sacrifices of the brave soldiers of the country, a Wreath Laying Ceremony is also planned at the War Memorial “Prerna Sthal” of INA. A spectacular outdoor training demonstration by the trainees and INA band added to the grandeur of the events conducted during this period.
The President’s Colour awarded to INA on 20 November 2019 was paraded for the first time during the Passing Out Parade for Autumn 2019.
Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh was the Reviewing Officer for the Passing Out Parade of 137th National Defence Academy (NDA) Course in Pune today. He congratulated the cadets and parents of the Passing out Course. A total of 224 cadets pass out out from NDA today including 13 cadets from friendly foreign countries. The convocation of 137th course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) saw yet another landmark event as 36 Air Force cadets undergoing the Engineering BTech course passed out of the academy after completing six semesters of academic training. These cadets will complete their degree course at Air Force Academy, Dundigal next year. Six months ago, 32 Naval cadets had passed out of the academy to pursue last year of their BTech course at the Indian Naval Academy. It was the first batch of the NDA cadets pursuing engineering degree passing out from the academy. On Friday, the chief guest at the convocation was Prof SK Srivastava, Vice-Chancellor of the North-Eastern Hill University (NEHU), Shillong.
A total of 211 cadets were conferred degrees from Delhi-based Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU), which included 42 cadets in Science Stream, 85 cadets in Computer Science and 84 cadets in Arts stream. A total of 13 cadets from friendly foreign countries were also awarded degrees during the programme. Besides, the second batch of BTech, comprising of 37 Naval and 36 Air Force cadets, also received course completion certificate after three years and will be conferred with the degrees after completion of the final year at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala and Air Force Academy, Dundigal.
National Defence Academy Ball Night – Autumn Term 2019. The most awaited social event for the NDA cadet of the Autumn Term 2019—NDA Ball— was held at NDA campus here on 16th Nov 2019. The NDA Ball is held at the end of each term to mark the culmination of a rigorous training schedule of the passing out course. As per the tradition, the selection of Mister NDA and Miss NDA was held on the occasion, in which Miss Taranjeet Kaur was adjudged as Miss NDA and Cadet Deepak Kumawat was declared as Mr NDA. The occasion was characterized by the display of high sense of chivalry, courtesy, etiquette and gentlemanly conduct of the passing out course.
From being a Bhutanese army cadet training at India’s premier Tri-services institute to serving his Royal Highness Prince Jigyel Ugyen Wangchuk as an elite bodyguard, before eventually moving on to represent his country at the highest levels of bodybuilding. It is safe to say that Sangay Tsheltrim has lived an incredible life. Following his success as a professional bodybuilder, he went on to be the founder of his own gym and demolish box office records in the Bhutanese film Industry. The former Bhutanese army man is now locked and loaded to make his Bollywood debut, in Salman Khan Starrer ‘Radhe’.
Being a man who has climbed great heights in multiple specialised domains and industries, Sangay reached out to SSBCrack in a humble attempt to share his life experiences and insights to SSBCrack’s young readers who are on their journey to don the uniform and serve their country.
Capt. Sangay Tsheltrim on the sets of Salman Khan Starrer ‘Radhe’
Q: Firstly, what piqued your interest to join the Royal
Bhutanese Army, and how did you go about applying for the National Defence
Academy?
The
people of Bhutan have immense respect for Army Officers, this stuck with me as
a young child, and it became my dream to wear the crisp and incredibly suave
army uniform and serve my nation. Given my passion, it was only natural for me
to apply for the National Defence Academy following the successful completion
of my 12th through the Royal Bhutan Army HQ in the capital city,
Thimphu.
Q: Being from Bhutan,
is it safe to assume that you were perhaps not acquainted with the intricacies
of the selection procedure, assuming so, how did you go about the preparation?
I
was fortunate enough to be staying with my uncle who at the time was a Major in
the Royal Bodyguards, so with his guidance, I underwent, over three months of physical
training whilst preparing for the written exams.
Q: Run us through your
SSB experience? Was it any different from cadets from India? Looking back what could you have done
differently during your SSB?
While
I am not entirely acquainted about the SSB procedure in India, however in
Bhutan, we have a physical test, a GK test, current affairs proficiency,
medical evaluation and a viva. The physicals did not pose a challenge as I was
always fairly sporty and athletic as a child. My preparation paid me well as I
stood 4th place out of over 500 candidates.
Q: Describe your
initial days at the NDA, the initial culture shock; tell us about your
experiences, and the friendships forged?
The
initial days were indeed difficult. I struggled to cope up with the timing and
the enforced discipline. Being an insomniac, my sleep schedule was wrecked and
it made me irritable at times. My initial connect with my coursemates came slow.
I initially thought them to be immature. However over the course of time we
bonded magnificently and the camaraderie developed, forging us into brothers-in-arms.
One of my most heart wrenching moments came when I was separated from my
coursemates and moved back to my country, it was the last time I saw my course
mates.
Q: Tell us about some of your fondest memories from both your
time at the NDA and the IMA?
My
fondest memories from both my time at the NDA and IMA come from the gruelling
group punishments. That’s where we developed so much of course spirit and
boding which I feel would never happen if we were not punished together, I
believe true bonds are forged through hardship that has been my takeaway from
my training.
Q: Tell us about your time at the Royal Bhutanese Army? How
did you become a part of the elite Royal Bodyguard of Bhutan?
I
was commissioned into the Royal Bhutan Army in December 2005, my stint there
was fairly short as I got selected to serve in the elite Royal Bodyguards early
into my military career. I served in the regular army for about two-and-a-half
years being deployed along the northern borders of China and Bhutan. Most of my
tenure went undergoing basic officer courses like the Young Officers Course and
the Commando course. My military career fast tracked in March 2008 when I was
sent for temporary duty to perform close protection duties for former Prime
Minister Manmohan Singh. It was during my time as a close protection specialist
for the erstwhile Indian Prime Minister; I caught the eye of the deputy
commandant of Royal Bodyguards and then immediately got recruited in June 2008.
Q: Given your unique career track, could you tell our readers
about your journey? What prompted you to transition from the military to
bodybuilding? How did you train to prepare for Mr Asia, how much did your
training at the NDA and IMA and your time as an officer in the Royal Bhutan
Army help you in your training?
I
passed out of NDA and IMA with distinction, passing out as a DDC from the NDA
and as a Junior Under Officer (JUO) from IMA. Being a boxer and a member of the
academy basketball team, I can tell you that I was in great shape. My existing fitness
levels helped me excel in the commando and YOs course.
On
my transition from the military to body building, bodybuilding at least at the
amateur level was a passion. I was in awe of people with muscular physiques
from as long as I can remember and had always had the desire to sculpt one
myself. However, I was an extremely scrawny person throughout my youth. I
weighed a measly 55 kgs as an NDA cadet. Owing to the training at the NDA my
body went through a phenomenal transformation during my first term. This sudden
development of a muscular and chiselled physique inspired me to take this to
the next level. Lifting weights soon became a hobby and I started lifting more extensively
during my senior terms at the IMA. By then my weight increased to 65 kgs with a
bulk of the weight coming from a rise in overall muscle mass.
At mighty Indian Military Academy
My
greatest physical transformation came while I was doing my YOs course in Mhow. I
worked out intensively during my time there worked out regularly and hoarded on
eggs. I had gained over 8 kgs during the six months course. I was in awe of my
own transformation. My initial year settling in at the Royal Bodyguards
disrupted my workout regime and diminished my over physique. Realising the
downturn my body was taking, I decided to join a gym and started an exhaustive research
on diet and nutrition.
After
pumping iron consistently for months, I decided to incorporate protein
supplements to compliment my regular diet. The consistency and dedication paid
off and I gained immense amounts of muscle mass. I took a call to join the
National Bodybuilding Championships. His Royal Highness was very kind and immensely
supportive towards my passion and granted me a paid leave for two months to
prepare for the championships. I prepared well and stood 4th overall,
beating lot of veterans of the sport. The following year in 2013, I was
determined to win a medal. I worked hard with the support of his Royal Highness.
I bagged a bronze medal in the National Championships. After my win, I was determined
like a man possessed to compete for the International Championships and I
wanted to represent my country and be the first Bhutanese to win a medal from at
the Asian level.
It
was this moment in my life where I had encountered my greatest dilemma. I had
to choose between serving my country in uniform or serving my country at the
highest levels of my chosen sport. I could not have it both ways, since both
the specialist fields required unparalleled time and dedication. On one hand I
had the most precious job to serve His Majesty, the King and the members of the
Royal Family, on the other hand I knew I could win a medal for my country.
This
is where I just closed my eyes and decided to resign and go for my goal. His
Majesty gave his blessings and motivation to me and had always inspired me and
gave me his unconditional support. He admired my physique which boosted my
morale. So in 2013 I had to hang up my beautiful uniform and pursued my passion
as a bodybuilder. I tendered my resignation in September 2013 and almost immediately
went for a fitness and nutrition course to Bangkok for 45 days in October.
In
2014 I took part in the National Championships once again and secured 3rd
place. I got selected to
represent my country for the Asian Championships, held in Macau. Despite preparing
really hard, I still didn’t have the muscle maturity required, however won the
first Bronze medal for my country, which is now a part of the national record.
In December I participated in the World Championships for experience and came
fourth. By 2015, I had learned what was needed for competing at the
international stage. I dedicated three months of my life for the National
Championships and I won gold in the heavy weight category.
I
got another opportunity to represent my country at an Asia level which was held
in Uzbekistan. I gave my heart and soul to my preparation. With laser like
focus I eliminated all distractions, never missed on my workout and diet. In
October 2015, I achieved my dream, winning the first Gold medal for my country at
the Asian level. I even won a silver medal in a different category during the
same event.
Capt. Sangay Tsheltrim with his wife.
In
2016 I defended my gold medal in Bhutan and was done competing for the Asian
championships. I now had wanted to win the title of Mr Bhutan. So in 2017, I
was very confident and won the title fairly easily. The same year I wanted to
win a gold in the World Championships. This was doable as there was not a major
difference in the athletes competing at the Asian and global level. Unfortunately
the competition didn’t go as expected and I was really disappointed with the
politics in the sport. Dejected, I left professional bodybuilding and focused
on new pursuits in world of fitness.
I
give full credit to my training in NDA and IMA, for my bodybuilding success.
The basic principle of mental resilience which I had honed from my training at
the academy is something that gave the edge in bodybuilding as like any pursuit
in life it is mostly mental. If you win the war in your mind, you won half the
battle. Other military traits such as punctuality, discipline, military focus
are what allowed me to be a champion. If I had not gone to NDA and IMA, I would
have never who I am today.
Q:
How did you transition into Bollywood? Was it something you always wanted to
do?
After
moving on from professional bodybuilding, I got several offers to act in
Bhutanese movies. Being a film buff, I’ve always had a fascination for acting
however had never thought of actively
pursued it. Being an academy boxer and taekwondo, practitioner and an ace
dancer, I felt I was adequately equipped to take on my next challenge, so I said
to myself “ah what the hell!” and gave it a shot. Interestingly my first action
movie named ‘Singye’, turned out to be one of the most successful action flicks
in the Bhutanese film industry, in 2018. The movie earned me the award
for the best debut actor. In the beginning of 2019, I and my partner decided to
produce an international movie in collaboration with my dear friend Haider Khan,
who is Salman Khan’s personal photographer, and directs his promotional. Ecstatic
he immediately got on board He directed our film.
In
April 2019, I came to Mumbai for a meeting pertaining to our project. During my
visit, Haider took me to meet Salman sir as I was undoubtedly in my mind, his
biggest fan from Bhutan. So I was on the sets of Dabang 3 in complete awe and
next thing I know, we met over a cup of coffee and chatted for more than an
hour, this was a highlight of my life! Salman sir was very kind and humble, and
an extremely down to earth person. I took a picture with him and I was simply
thrilled to have met my hero.
I
had come back to Bhutan; I had gotten a call from the Mukesh Chabra Casting
Company in July. They told me that I got an offer to act in a major high budget
Bollywood movie and that Salman sir had recommended them that I be given a
major role. I couldn’t believe the news; I lay awake in sheer disbelief. I was absolutely
in pure shock. Never in my wildest dreams had I ever thought that I would get
an opportunity to act in Bollywood! I hopped on a plane ad came to meet the
director in Mumbai in August. Following my meeting with the director and
producer, and reading the script, I signed the film contract with them. Owing
my casting to Salman sir, I had gone thank him that night on the sets of Dabang
3.
Around
mid-September I got a call from Salman Khan Films. This time it was an even bigger
shock. I just couldn’t believe what I was hearing; I swore to god that this
time I must be dreaming. This time they told me to come and meet the director,
Prabhu Deva for the film Radhe, in which Salman sir was the lead actor. They said
I have a crucial role. Once again I hopped on a plane to Mumbai and met Salman
sir. He told me about the movie and how significant my role is. However I will
admit really didn’t care about the significance of my role my role. I jokingly
told my friends back home that even if I my role is to be there for a few
seconds and get knocked out by Salman Khan I will consider myself lucky. So
that’s how I am here now, shooting for Radhe.
I
will take this opportunity to tell you that I am not here because of my talent;
I am only here because of my luck, and the kindness of Salman sir. I am here
because of all the blessings and motivation from my King, my wife who has
always supported me, my daughter who is my reason to live and prove myself
every day, my fellow countrymen who have always shown me love and respect, and
perhaps most importantly my Instructors at the NDA and IMA without whom I would
not have even been a fraction of who I am today.
It’s
is now my duty, my responsibility to make them all proud and give back to the
society at large. Though not in uniform, I still represent my country, I always
have regardless of the domain I have been in, so I strive to remain worthy of
the love and respect given to me by my King and my fellow countrymen, and will
always do them proud.
This
is an excellent opportunity for me and my country and who wouldn’t want to be
in Bollywood? I have been Salman sir’s greatest fan, in fact, most of my
countrymen are in awe of Salman Khan! This is something I had never really
planned for but that is the beweuty of life, you never really know where it
takes you! I could never have imagined that I would be in Bollywood, let alone
sharing the screen with Salman sir.
Q: If you could go back to your 18-year-old self and told him
about your unique journey what do you think your younger selves’ response be?
Would he believe it? What advice would you like to give him, with the benefit
of hindsight?
My
younger self would be in complete awe; his response would most certainly be “I
wish I was him!” Yes, I do believe that if you told me my life’s trajectory to
my younger self he would indeed be stunned, but he would believe it, because even
at that age I knew that nothing is impossible in this world! Everyone has their
unique and inspiring stories. I would advise him to set a goal, believe in
yourself, focus and work hard. Last but not the least have patience.
Q: Lastly, what advice would you like to give our readers at
SSBCrack?
My advice to the defence aspirants of India and Bhutan is simple; we live only once, so live magnanimously! Life is the most precious possession you have so treat it well, Life is extremely uncertain, you never know when it will be time to bid this beautiful world and our loving families farewell. So, do what you love and love what you do and do not be afraid to take calculated risks! Be kind and humble, and never relish in anyone’s defeat. Do your parents, your family and your country proud. Leave behind an unforgettable legacy, so that when it is your time to go die, you do not simply fade away with your ashes. Let people talk about the lives you have touched. Live a life worth remembering, one that will inspire the generations to come, do Lastly and perhaps most importantly, never give up, work hard like there is no tomorrow, and one day you will taste the fruits of your labour.
One of the popular NDA Cadet pictures is of Capt. Sangay Tsheltrim
Indian Military Academy Ball Night – Autumn Term 2019. The most awaited social event for the gentlemen cadets of the Autumn Term 2019—IMA Ball— was held at IMA campus here on Sunday. The IMA Ball is held at the end of each term to mark the culmination of a rigorous training schedule of the passing out course. The event was attended by Commandant IMA, Lieutenant General SK Jha, who set the symbolic ‘IMA Ball’ rolling. As per the tradition, the selection of Mister IMA and Miss IMA was held on the occasion, in which Yashaswini Sharma was adjudged as Miss IMA and gentlemen cadet Dhruv Mehla was declared as Mr IMA. The occasion was characterized by the display of high sense of chivalry, courtesy, etiquette and gentlemanly conduct of the passing out course.
The Indian Air Force is the prestigious arm of Indian Defence Services. Being a part of the IAF is a matter of great pride. The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is a national level exam conducted by the Indian Air Force to select candidates for Class-1 Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical). The exam is conducted two times a year.
Indian Air Force has published the short notification of AFCAT 2 2022. The AFCAT 2 2022 registrations will start from 01 June 2022 and ends on 30 June 2022. Many Indian Air Force and AFCAT aspirants who are preparing for the AFCAT 2 2022 written exam and SSB interview are eagerly waiting for the AFCAT 2 2022 notification and exam date.
AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (AFCAT- 02/2022) FOR FLYING BRANCHES AND GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL) BRANCHES/ NCC SPECIAL ENTRY/METEOROLOGY ENTRY FOR COURSES COMMENCING IN JULY 2023
Update: Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of this elite force as Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Online AFCAT examination will be conducted on 26 Aug 22, 27 Aug 22 and 28 Aug 22.
Around 6 lakh candidates appear for the AFCAT exam every year. Out of which only 10000 can make it to the selection list. It simply means that AFCAT is not an easy exam and hence candidates should have a good preparation before appearing for the exam.
Here, we are going to discuss the AFCAT Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2022.
Candidates can go through it and create their framework for the preparation of the upcoming AFCAT exam 2022.
AFCAT 2 2022 Exam Syllabus
The Air Force Authority is scheduled to release the AFCAT 2 2022 notification on the official website of the Indian Air Force on 1st June 2022 at 11:00 AM. However, we can look at the previous year notification to get an idea of the AFCAT syllabus.
The AFCAT exam paper consists of subjects like General Awareness, verbal ability, reasoning and mathematics. Whereas the EKT consists of topics like Mechanical, Computer Science etc., the total number of questions for the AFCAT is 100 which can award a candidate total marks of 300. EKT has 50 questions out of a total of 150 marks.
Here, we have given a table of the AFCAT exam syllabus for the candidates to understand easily. Go through this table carefully.
Exam
Subject:
Max Marks
AFCAT
General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test
300
EKT [For aspirants with one of the choices as (Technical) Branch]
Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics
150
Subject
Number of Questions Earlier
Number of Questions Now
English
25
30
Numerical Ability
18
20
Reasoning Ability
32
25
GK
25
25
The subject wise topic as per the previous year notification for the AFCAT exam is written below:-
(aa) English. Comprehension, Detect Error in Sentence, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word, Synonym/ Antonym, Cloze Test or Fill in the Gaps in a paragraph, Idioms and Phrases, Analogy, Sentence Rearranging, Substitution in a Sentence/ One Word Substitution.
(ab) General Awareness. History, Geography, Sports, National & International Organisations, Art & Culture, Personalities, Environment & Ecology, Indian Polity, Economy, Basic Science Based Knowledge, Science & Technology, Current Affairs (National & International), Defence.
(ac) Numerical Ability. Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average/ Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Simple and Compound Interest, Time & Distance and Races (Trains/ Boats & Streams), Area and Perimeter, Probability, Number System & Number Series, Mixture & Allegation Rules, Clocks.
(ad) Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test. Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Standard Of Questions. The standard of Numerical Ability Questions will be of Matriculation level. The standard of questions in other subjects will be of graduation level (Indian University).
AFCAT 2 2022 Exam – Question Standard:
The standard of Numerical Ability Questions will be of Matriculation level.
The standard of questions in other subjects will be of graduation level (Indian University).
AFCAT 2 2022 Exam Pattern:
Exam Pattern is one of the most important things that candidates must be aware of before appearing for the AFCAT exam. The exam pattern consists of the marking scheme, no. of questions, the total time allotted etc., to score better on the FACT exam, candidates must go through the AFCAT exam pattern carefully. The AFCAT exam pattern 2022 is given in the tabular form below for the candidates for better comprehension.
Exam
Duration
No. of Questions
Max Marks
AFCAT
02 Hours
100
300
EKT [For aspirants with one of the choices as (Technical) Branch]
45 Minutes
50
150
Note:-
The question paper would be an objective type.
The paper for AFCAT and EKT will be in English medium only.
Three marks will be awarded for every correct answer.
One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
No marks for unattempted questions
How To Prepare For AFCAT 2 2022 Exam Online:
Serious defence aspirants can join our full AFCAT online course, the course is specially designed for the AFCAT aspirants that will help them to score better marks in the AFCAT 2 2022 exam.
Our AFCAT 2 2022 Online course covers the detailed syllabus for Numerical Ability, English, GK, Reasoning and Military Aptitude for the online exam. It also covers AFCAT mock tests for better practice.
AFCAT 2 2022 Exam Preparation Tips:
The AFCAT exam is undoubtedly one of the most difficult defence exams in India. A lot of candidates crack this exam with their hard work and determination. Overall, good preparation is very important to crack the AFCAT exam. Some preparation tips can help the candidates to prepare well for the AFCAT exam 2022. The preparation tips are as follows:-
Timetable:- a good timetable helps in time management. The candidates preparing for the AFCAT exam 2022 must make a realistic timetable to manage their precious time. This will help in managing the work and daily routine efficiently.
Previous year Papers:- The candidates preparing for the AFCAT exam 2022 must solve at least 10-15 AFCAT previous year question papers. This will help candidates in getting command over the AFCAT question paper pattern.
Mock Tests:- Mock tests will help the candidates in finding their lowest and highest points of preparation for the AFCAT exam. It will also help the candidates, in practice. So, solving mock test papers can help a lot to the candidates who are preparing for the AFCAT exam.
Online coaching:- self-preparation can be a way for self-reliant candidates. But for those candidates who need guidance at an affordable price, can choose online coaching. SSBCrackExams is the most trusted defence portal that helps defence aspirants by providing online courses. The candidates can join the AFCAT course to prepare for the AFCAT exam 2022.
Use stopwatch:- Time holds an unimportant place in the AFCAT exam. This means that the candidates must be able to solve the question paper problems in the desired prescribed time. So for this, the candidates can use a stopwatch while practising the Previous Year Question Papers and Mock Test Papers. This will help the candidate in time management during the actual AFCAT exam.
Conclusion
In the above article, we have discussed the AFCAT syllabus and exam pattern. We also read preparation tips for the AFCAT exam, we also provided the list of important and most prescribed books for the candidates to prepare well for the upcoming AFCAT exam 2022.
The AFCAT exam is undoubtedly one of the toughest defence exams in India, which sees lakhs of aspirants every year. But this exam can be cracked by determination, persistence and hard work. The candidates who are willing to sacrifice their comfort zone for this exam will have the potential to crack the AFCAT exam.
If you have any doubts or questions regarding the AFCAT exam or any other defence-related exam, then do email us your query/ questions at [email protected] or call us at 080-69185400. SSBCrackExams wish all aspiring candidates a very all the best for the AFCAT exam 2022.
