Indian Navy accepted the first two of its MH-60R Multi Role Helicopters (MRH) from US Navy in a ceremony held at Naval Air Station North Island, San Diego on 16 Jul 21.
The ceremony marked the formal transfer of these helicopters from US Navy to Indian Navy, which were accepted by His Excellency Taranjit Singh Sandhu, Indian Ambassador to USA. The ceremony also witnessed exchange of helicopter documents between Vice Adm Kenneth Whitesell, Commander Naval Air Forces, US Navy and Vice Adm Ravneet Singh, Deputy Chief of Naval Staff (DCNS), Indian Navy.
MH-60R helicopters manufactured by Lockheed Martin Corporation, USA is an all-weather helicopter designed to support multiple missions with state of the art avionics/ sensors. 24 of these helicopters are being procured under Foreign Military Sales from the US Government. The helicopters would also be modified with several India Unique Equipment and weapons.
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The induction of these MRH would further enhance Indian Navy’s three dimensional capabilities. In order to exploit these potent helicopters, the first batch of Indian crew is presently undergoing training in USA.
UPDATE: Indian Army has published the Territorial Army 2021 notification on 16 July 2021. Lakhs of Territorial Army aspirants are applying for the Territorial Army2021. In this article, we going to look into some important information related to Territorial Army 2021 notification, if you are a TA aspirant and looking forward to applying and write this exam, this information will be useful for you.
As per the latest update on the Territorial Army TA 2021 notification and exam, the notification has been published, candidates can apply for the TA 2021 exam on the official website from 20 July to 19 August 2021.
Applications are invited from gainfully employed young citizens for an opportunity of donning the uniform and serving the nation as Territorial Army Officers (Non Departmental), based on the concept of enabling motivated young citizens to serve in a military environment without having to sacrifice their primary professions. You can serve the nation in two capacities – as a civilian and as a soldier. No other option allows you such an expanse of experiences.
Activity
Date
TA Website
jointerritorialarmy.gov.in
TA Online Registration
20 July to 19 August 2021
Admit Card
One Week Before the Exam Date, The admit card will be made available online for being downloaded after submission of application by the candidates. The instructions will be available on the website.
Nationality: Only citizen of India (male and female).
Age Limits: 18 to 42 years on the date of application.
Educational Qualifications: Graduate from recognized university.
Physical Standards: A candidate must be physically and medically fit in all respects.
Employment: Gainfully Employed.
Territorial Army Exam Details
Exam name
Territorial Army Officers
Conducted by
Territorial Army
Name of posts
Territorial Army (Non-Departmental) for Civilians and Ex-Servicemen
Exam category
Graduation
Exam level
National
Exam stages
Civilians: Screening (Written exam and interview), SSB, Medical Board for final selection
Exam duration
Civilians: 2 hours
Exam type
Civilians: Objective type
Official website
jointerritorialarmy.gov.in
Territorial Army Notification 2021
Territorial Army notification for civilian candidates has been published on 16 July 2021 and candidates can apply for the TA 2021 exam on the official website from 20th July 2021. Civilian candidates will go through the Territorial Army written exam, PIB and SSB interview.
Territorial Army 2021 Exam Date: 26 September 2021
Territorial Army Recruitment Dates for CiviliansCandidates: 26 September 2021
STANDARD: The standard of the papers in Elementary Mathematics will be a Matriculation level. The standard of papers in other subjects will approximately be such as may be expected of a graduate of an Indian university.
SYLLABUS: Paper – I. Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics. (a) Part – 1. Reasoning. The question paper will be designed to test the candidates ability to complete sequences making logical conclusion based on simple patter of numbers, statements, figures, letters etc as may be expected of a rational thinking person without any special study of the subject. (b) Part – 2. Elementary Mathematics. (i) Arithmetic. Number System – natural numbers, integers, rational and real numbers. Fundamental operations – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square roots, decimal fraction. (ii) Unitary Method. Time and distance, time and work, percentages, application to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation. (iii) Elementary Number Theory. Division algorithm, prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 & 11. Multiples and factors, factorization theorem, HCF and LCM. Euclidean algorithm, logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables
(iv) Algebra. Basic operations, simple factors, remainder theorem, HCF, LCM, theory of polynomials, solutions of quadratic equations, relation between its roots and coefficients (only real roots to be considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns-analytical and graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear equations in two variables and their solutions. Practical problems leading to two simultaneous liner equations or in equations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable and their solutions. Set language and set notation, rational expressions and conditional identities, laws of indices. (v) Trigonometry. Sine x, cosine x, tangent x when O° < x < 90°. Values of sine x, cos x and ten x, for x = 0°, 30°, 45°, 60° & 90°. Simple trigonometric identities. Use of trigonometric tables. Simple cases of heights and distances. (vi) Geometry. Lines and angles, plane and plane figures theorems on
Properties of angles at a point.
Parallel lines.
Sides and angles of a triangle.
Congruency of triangles.
Similar triangles.
Concurrence of medians and altitudes.
Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square.
Circle and its properties, including tangents and normal.
Loci.
(vii) Mensuration. Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circle. Areas of figures which can bisect into the figures (field book). Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface and volume of right circular area of cylinders. Surface area and volume of spheres. (viii) Statistics. Collection and tabulation of statistical data, graphical representation-frequency polygons, bar charts, pie charts, etc. Measures of central tendency.
Paper – II. General Knowledge and English. (a) Part – 1. General Knowledge. General knowledge including knowledge of current events and such matters of everyday observation and experience in scientific aspects as may be expected of an educated person who has not made a special study of any scientific subject. The paper will also include questions on history of India and geography of nature which candidates should be able to answer without special study. (b) Part – 2. English. The question paper will be designed to test the candidates’ understanding of English and workman – like use of words. Questions in English are from synonyms, antonyms, reading comprehension, Para jumbles, error spotting, jumbled sentences, sentence correction and fill in the blanks
CANDIDATES TO ENSURE THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE EXAMINATION: The candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfil all eligibility conditions for admission to the Examination. Their admission at all the stages of the examination will be purely provisional subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. Mere issue of Admission Certificate to the candidate will not imply that his candidature has been finally cleared by the competent authority.
TIME: Maximum time for each paper is 02 hrs and will be conducted in two sessions.
TYPE OF EXAM: Objective (OMR Answer Sheet will be used).
QUALIFYING MARKS: Minimum 40% marks in each part of the paper separately and overall average of 50%.
PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS:Candidates should note that there will be penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the Objective Type Question Papers.
FEE DETAILS: Candidates’ are required to pay a fee of Rs 200/- (Rupees two hundred only). Candidates should note that payment of examination fee can be made only through the modes prescribed at website. Payment of fee through any other mode is neither valid nor acceptable. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee/mode shall be summarily rejected. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor can the fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.
HOW TO APPLY. Candidates are required to apply online by using the website www.jointerritorialarmy.gov.in.
EMBODIMENT FOR TRAINING:
(a) One month basic training in the first year of commission.
(b) Two months annual training camp every year including the first year.
(c) Three months Post Commissioning training within first two years at OTA, Chennai.
Candidates’ are required to pay a fee of Rs 200/- (Rupees two hundred only). Candidates should note that payment of examination fee can be made only through the modes prescribed at website. Payment of fee through any other mode is neither valid nor acceptable. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee/mode shall be summarily rejected. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor can the fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICE:
Territorial Army is part time concept with mandatory two months training in a year and does not provide full time career.
Serving in Territorial Army do not guarantee pension and the same is subject to embodied service as per organisational requirement.
Commission is granted in the rank of Lieutenant.
Pay and Allowances and privileges will be same as Regular Army Officers when embodied for training and military service.
Promotions upto Lt Col by time scale subject to fulfilling laid down criteria. Promotion to Colonel and Brigadier by selection.
Officers commissioned in Infantry TA may be called out for military service for longer duration depending on the requirement.
A candidate who qualifies in the written test of Preliminary Interview Board is required to bring the following documents in original along with self-attested copies at the time of Preliminary Interview Board:
Application Form IAF (TA)-9 (Revised) Part-2 to be downloaded from www.jointerritorialarmy.nic.in and fill it up in their own hand writing.
All educational qualification certificates (Matric onwards).
Latest physical fitness certificate from a registered MBBS Doctor.
Copy of Identity proof with photographs (Voter ID/PAN Card/Passport/Driving license etc).
Domicile/ Residential proof.
Certificate for proof of age (Matric/ Senior Secondary mark sheet and certificate for verification of date of birth).
Service certificate by candidates employed in Central Govt/ Union Territory/ State/Semi Govt/ Private Sector Authenticated by Head Office along with salary certificate and No Objection Certificate by the department as per format given below.
Self employed candidates are required to submit an Affidavit on Non-Judicial stamp paper of minimum value duly attested stating nature of employment and annual income along with photocopy of PAN card and self certified character certificate.
Candidates whose names vary in documents should submit copy of Gazette notification of India/ State showing the correct name or an affidavit duly supported by newspaper cuttings.
Latest income proof from the appropriate authority (i.e. Income Tax Revenue Department / Magistrate / Employer).
Copy of PAN Card.
Copy of Aadhar Card.
Copy of latest Income Tax Return (ITR) filed.
Employees of Railways are required to submit No Objection Certificate authenticated by Railway Board.
How TA will check you are gainfully employed or not? : During your PIB interview, you need to submit the latest Income latest income proof from the appropriate authority and Income Tax Return documents, that will explain your monthly salary/income.
UPSC has published the CDS 2 2020 merit list, a total of 129 candidates have made it in this merit list. CDS 2 2020 OTA merit list will be published separately later. The following are the lists, in order of merit of 129 (71 + 49 + 09) candidates who have qualified on the basis of the results of the Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2020 conducted by the Union Public Service Commission in November, 2020 and SSB interviews held by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence for admission to the 151 (DE) Course of Indian Military Academy, Dehradun; Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala and Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Training Course i.e. No. 210F(P) Course.
There are some common candidates in the three lists for various courses. The number of vacancies, as intimated by the Government is 100 for Indian Military Academy [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ certificates (Army Wing) holders], 26 for Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala Executive(General Service)/Hydro[including 06 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders (Naval Wing)] and 32 for Air Force Academy, Hyderabad [03 vacancies are reserved for NCC ’C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Spl. Entry].
The Commission had recommended 2702, 1246 and 0607 as qualified in the written test for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy, respectively. The number of candidates finally qualified is those after SSB test conducted by Army Head Quarters.
The results of Medical examination have not been taken into account in preparing these lists.
Verification of date of birth and educational qualifications of these candidates is still under process by the Army Headquarters. The candidature of all these candidates is, therefore, Provisional on this score. Candidates are requested to forward their certificates, in original, in support of Date of Birth/Educational qualification etc. claimed by them, along with Photostat attested copies thereof to Army Headquarters /Naval Headquarters /Air Headquarters, as per their first choice.
These results will also be available on the UPSC website at http://www.upsc.gov.in. However, marks of the candidates will be available on the website after declaration of final result of Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) for Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2020.
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For any further information, the candidates may contact Facilitation Counter near Gate ‘C’ of the Commission’s Office, either in person or on telephone Nos.011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543 between 10:00 hours and 17:00 hours on any working day.
Manik Turan from Karnal has achieved AIR-4 in NDA 2 2020 examination. He has scored 605 marks in the NDA written exam and 457 marks in his SSB interview. Manik is a cadet of RIMC Dehradun and belongs to a defence background. In an interview with SSBCrack, Manik has shared the life experiences that he has gained during his schooling and NDA preparation.
SSBCrack: Manik, tell us something about your family background?
Manik: I belong to Karnal, Haryana. My father’s name is Mr. Satbir Singh Turan. He is an ex-servicemen. He served in the Army Education Core of the Indian Army. He retired at the rank of Naib Subedar. Currently, he is a govt teacher in Karnal, Haryana. My mother’s name is Mrs. Sunita Rani Turan. She is also a govt teacher in Karnal. My father has 3 brothers. Two of them are also ex-servicemen. One retired at the rank of Subedar from Signals. Another served in the Indian Air Force.
SSBCrack: Tell us about your educational background?
Manik: I completed my primary education from SB Mission School, Karnal. It is not a school with very good infrastructure. But I believe that the level of education in this school was very good and it formed my base for the RIMC entrance exam. I cleared the RIMC exam in my third and final attempt. I joined RIMC on 20 July 2016. I appeared for 10th Boards from RIMC, Dehradun, and secured 90 % marks. Afterward, I prepared for my NDA written and SSB and made it in my 1st attempt.
SSBCrack: What was your motivation to join the RIMC and NDA?
Manik: At a very young age, I was not very sure about what I should become our do in the future. My father told me to appear for RIMC exam so that I can get a feel of the competitive exams. So I wanted to do well in the exam as I had always done in my school. So that was my motivation to work hard and clear it. So it was after I came to RIMC that I saw the environment in the forces, the things and opportunities forces have to offer, the friends we make, the people we come across, and of course the price of wearing the uniform. So I developed an interest in the forces. I also realized that this was my chance to further my family’s legacy by becoming the first officer in the family. Also, it was my parent’s dream to see me in the uniform. All these things were my motivation to work hard. I made it my goal to fulfill my parent’s dreams.
SSBCrack: Tell us about your preparation for NDA and SSB?
Manik: Since I knew from the very beginning that I have to take the NDA exam, I prepared myself well. I made proper notes since the start of my 11th standard so I did not have the burden that the syllabus is vast. I did my preparation gradually and consistently, step by step. I made daily schedules for myself, set up short-term goals, and revised regularly. So that was enough for the written exam. Now I did not exactly do any specific preparation for SSB. My preparation started the day I joined RIMC. I did all the things which my seniors and teachers told me properly. Now I just had to assemble and organise all things that I had learned in RIMC. I only practiced a few psych tests. And I had made it a routine to read the newspaper after my written exam was over. So in SSB, I performed well and got through.
SSBCrack: What is your choice of service and why?
Manik: When I joined RIMC, I only knew that I had to join defence forces, which one? I did not know. This choice was made later in my senior terms. After meeting many officers, I decided Navy since I am good at studies, and it’s something different. I did want to join the air force but as a pilot. But it was not possible because I knew I will have medical issues. So I came to the Navy as a conclusion.
SSBCrack: What are your message for the defence aspirants and future warriors?
Manik: Many people ask me and the others that hour much time we should study when we should study, what should we study. I would like to tell them they every person is different. Every person understands things differently. Some may understand a thing at once while others may time. What they need to realise is that they have to introspect and find out what is good for them not for others. Yes, they can take inputs but the decision has to be made by them. And planning is very important along with consistency. There is no shortcut to success. They have to give their all. They need to make plans which suit them and follow them religiously, improvise. And SSB is a gradual process. We can’t change ourselves in 10 days. It takes time and sincere effort. We have to take inputs from our teachers, parents, and friends. We have to be receptive and work on its grey areas. If we do so, there is nothing that can stop us. Finally all the best to everyone for their upcoming exams.
SSBCrack: It was nice talking to you, any word for Team SSBCrack?
Manik: I would only say that teams like you help the defence aspirants to achieve their aim and you provide them with the required motivation through your posts and Stories. It is an amazing task. So, all the best for the future ahead.
Consequent to the landmark judgement of the Hon’ble Supreme Court for grant of Permanent Commission (PC) to Women Officers in Indian Army, a Special Number 5 Selection Board for screening Women Officers for grant of PC was constituted in September 2020 and results were declared in November 2020. Further, in March 2021, the Hon’ble Supreme Court had directed to re-consider some cases of Women Officers who were not granted PC by laying down revised parameters for grant of PC.
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The Women Officers were re-considered as per directions of the Hon’ble Supreme Court and fresh results have now been de-classified. Consequently, 147 more Women Officers are being granted PC, taking the total PC granted to 424 out of the 615 officers considered. Results of few Women Officers have been withheld for administrative reasons and awaiting outcome of the clarification petition filed by the UOI in the Hon’ble Supreme Court.
All Women Officers granted PC would undergo special training courses and challenging military assignments to empower them for higher leadership roles in the Indian Army. A batch of 33 Women Officers has already successfully completed the Mid Level Tactical Orientation Course from Army War College Mhow recently.
Further, all Women Officers who were considered in this Special Number 5 Selection Board and not granted PC, will yet be eligible for pension subject to serving for a minimum of 20 years in service. Some Women Officers who have already served for 20 years have been released with pension, while others will be allowed to continue to serve till 20 years and would be released with pension.
PC to Women Officers in junior batches has also commenced from December 2020, in which they are considered for PC in their 10th year of service. With grant of PC, the Women Officers are transcending into an era of gender parity and are gearing up to assume challenging leadership roles, akin to their male counterparts.
Major Aniket Chaturvedi, the man on duty who saved a local woman from Suicide 2 years back and got a commendation from senior officers; today he got married in a simple ceremony. Major Aniket Chaturvedi and Shivangi Joshi, Dhar city Magistrate have set an example by having a simple wedding ceremony. There was no band baja baraat. The couple spent just Rs 500 on the wedding.
Major Aniket Chaturvedi and Shivangi Joshi, Dhar city Magistrate got married today. Major is currently posted in Ladakh. The couple hails from Bhopal.
Here is the Video of Major Aniket Saving a local woman.
Lieutenant Amtoj Singh Sidhu lost his life on Monday after the jeep he was traveling in fell into a gorge in Rajasthan’s Bhilwara district. The accident occurred in Bijoliya Police Station area in Mandalgarh sub-division of Bhilwara district.
The jeep fell into the pit near Mandol Dam, causing the death of Lt. Amtoj Singh Sidhu, who was a Lieutenant of 64 Cavalry of the Indian Army. He was traveling to Ahmednagar for training when the accident occurred. He was posted in Pathankot.
The mainstream media has mentioned the wrong first name. Thanks to all his coursemates for helping us to correct the name “Lieutenant Amtoj Singh Sidhu”.
Indian Army has published the NCC 49th Special Entry merit list for men and women, the course was scheduled at OTA Chennai in April 2021 but it got delayed due to the COVID19 pandemic. NCC 49th Male has a total of 50 vacancies and a total of 29 candidates are recommended and made in the final merit list. NCC 49th Women has a total of 05 vacancies and a total of 38 female candidates are recommended and made it in the final merit list including 01 wards of battle casualty.
Candidates who have not submitted copies of all semester marksheets and Degree/ Provisional degree certificate and other requisite documents, are required to submit the same immediately by Fax (No 011-20862671) or send self attested scanned copy on ‘Feedback/Query’ option on our website www.joinindidanarmy.nic.in. Joining Letters (JLs) will be issued as per MERIT subject to Vacancy, Medical fitness, requisite Educational qualification and meeting all eligibility criteria as per course notification.
UPSC has published the list of candidates who got recommended in NDA 2 2020 SSB interviews. The list consists of marks scored by all the recommended candidates in SSB interview and NDA written exam. In this article, you can find the marks of NDA toppers from NDA II 2020.
Dehradun’s Indian Military Academy and Chennai’s Officers Training Academy is a premier military institute, training the Indian army’s future leadership. Every year young, idealistic men pass out of this cradle of military leadership, sporting crisp olive green dress uniforms. Amidst the olive greens are a group of Gentleman Cadets wearing a distinguished camouflage uniform, this distinction has often piqued the curiosity of several observers. So why are some candidates wearing camouflage in formal, uniform function? The answer is fairly simple. These newly commissioned officers have decided they want to be a notch above the rest, how? Because they have opted for the Elite Parachute Regiment!
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These newly commissioned officers have opted for the toughest ninety days of their life. The road ahead will be nothing like the rigorous training they have gotten accustomed too. these bright young men are in a world of hurt and uncertainty. Many of them will unfortunately not clear the probation and be absorbed into regular army units.
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