When AFCAT 2 2020 result was declared many candidates filed an RTI to get their answer sheet so that they can cross-check their marks scored as they were not satisfied with the result. Finally, IAF has published the response sheet of one of the candidates who filed an RTI for the same. Below are the attached documents related to AFCAT RTI.
IAF has only published the response sheet of the candidates from AFCAT 2 2020. The candidate has again requested for the question paper too.
Indian Army has opened the SSB Interview date selection link for the SSC Tech 56 & SSCW Tech 27 course which is going to commence at OTA Chennai from April 2021. Candidates can visit the official website of the Indian Army and select their SSB date if shortlisted.
Official Statement: DATE SELECTION LINK FOR 56TH SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION (TECH) MEN AND 27TH SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION (TECH) WOMEN COURSE IS OPEN FOR CANDIDATES TO SELECT SSB DATES.
Indian army has published the cutoff marks for SSC tech 56 men and SSC tech 27 women entry, which is a special entry for the engineering graduates. The selection for SSB interview happens based on the cut off marks as there is no written exam conducted for this exam. Indian army’s official website has published the cutoff marks for SSC Tech 56 Men SSC Tech 27 Women course. Based on the cut-off marks, candidates are shortlisted for the SSB interview for the SSC Tech 56 Men SSC Tech 27 Women courses which are going to commence in April 2021 at OTA Chennai. Candidates who have applied for the Indian army SSC tech entry can check the SSC Tech 56 Men SSC Tech 27 Women Cut Off Marks and find their name in the list of shortlisted candidates. Candidates are advised to select their SSB interview dates for SSC tech 27 by visiting join Indian army website. SSBCrack congratulates all the aspirants who are shortlisted for the SSC Tech 56 Men SSC Tech 27 Women SSB Interview.
SSC Tech 56 Men Cut Off: This time the cut-off is reduced for most of the branches, especially for the mechanical engineering the cut-off is 67% only.
SSC Tech 27 Women Cut Off: The cut off for women ssc tech remains high near 80% and above for most of the branches.
When you see an Indian Army artillery officer in a maroon beret, he is most likely from an airborne artillery unit. There are also two airborne artillery units, 9 (Parachute) Field Regiment and 17 (Parachute) Field Regiment.
9 Parachute Field Regiment was raised in April 1943 at Kumbergaon, Pune, India, by Lt Col RA Eden as 9 Field Regiment of the Royal Indian Army. The unit was raised as a pure Madrasi unit and was converted to become the first Parachute Field Regiment in the Indian Army in November 1945.
17 Parachute Field Regiment was raised as the 8th Battalion, the 7th Rajput Regiment on 1 February 1941 at Fatehgarh by Major DW Dawson.
Some goals are so worthy that it is glorious even to fail. Hello everyone my name is Pranay Bhagat and I am from Nagpur. I got recommended from AFSB Gandhinagar 26Aug-30Aug batch. It was my 4th attempt. I got to learn a lot from my previous attempts. I prepared well for AFCAT and scored 192 marks. After analysing my previous SSBs, I made the necessary improvements and went for my next SSB. I went to Gandhinagar and I felt elated after seeing such a beautiful campus. Total 175 candidates reported. First day, I did all the OIRs before the time itself. For PPDT observe the picture very carefully for 30 secs. In the picture shown to us, there were 5 males and 2 Females around a table doing something with papers together in a library. Many candidates did not count the characters and mentioned it as a group. I did it the other way, I explained the no. of characters shown and made a good story on Making of a school magazine by including each one in the picture. Total 175 candidates reported on the first day and 50 were screened in.
Next day was Psych test. I did TAT connecting myself with the pictures. Please do not go with the preconceived stories. I would suggest you all to analyse your past performances and look up to your entire life from childhood. Watch your own movie. Analysing your downfalls, happy moments, achievements, difficult times, organised activities, games, hobbies and Interests will help you in bringing originality to your TAT stories. The Idea is to keep it real and optimistic. I attempted all WATs. For WAT write down your own sentences like for eg. When I was not recommended last time I wrote in my Diary “Hope keeps the dreams alive”. This way make your own sentences based on your actions, moods and emotions in a crisp way and note it down in a diary daily. This clearly depicts originality in your sentences and projects your own personality. Then in SRT, I attempted 45 SRTs keeping good quality. I kept it short and crisp. In SRT use materials nearby effectively and give a positive outcome. For SD take honest opinions and write it down in a consolidated form. Practice writing your SD in 15mins. Do add some weaknesses in it as nobody is perfect. If you have major weakness overcome it before the ssb. Also mention how you are tackling with your minor weaknesses. Your Psych test is done. The whole idea is to Develop your personality day by day and projecting it in the best way.
Next is Group Task, for GD watch the show- Big Picture on Rajya sabha tv, read Indian Express, watch Rau’s IAS DNS of The Hindu(youtube). You should also watch Security scan on Rajya Sabha TV. Write down the points like facts with examples. Give logic behind every point. GD topic has three leads, select anyone and be on it. Do not generalise by saying every lead is important. Do not dominate the GD and be polite. For G.P.E use the resources efficiently and especially find the hidden ones. Set priorities well. Convince others with logic to take your point. If you find logic to their point do agree on that as well. That’s how a group works. If you are nominated by the group to give the Group solution, give the group solution not yours. Add every point after listening to everyone. Your grasping power is also checked there. For PGT and HGT motivate your group, give Ideas and Do not break rules. You think GTO hasn’t seen you breaking the rule but remember he is well trained to see that. Individual obstacles can be tackled with basic stamina. Select your priorities of doing obstacle in an efficient way. Do not give up and give your best. For lecturette address the group very well. Do not look here and there. Keep the body posture well and give it with full confidence. In command Task the GTO may pressurise you but do not fall into the trap. You have to lead a team tomorrow so you should be efficient and confident while handling the stress. Then comes the Personal Interview.
Most important, do not lie in the interview. The IO is well trained to catch you. If your Honesty comes under doubt you will surelly be not recommended. Keep it real. Give examples of life situations to prove your strengths. Like for eg. Instead of saying “I am determined person just give examples of your life events that show you are a determined person. Be cheerful and Happy while giving the interview. Do not sit and talk like a robot. Use facial expressions and smile to connect with the IO. Accept your past mistakes, do not blame others and mention what you have learnt from them. Now Coming towards my performance, After performing very well in all the techniques, In the Conference I was asked about my backup options. I was asked what will I do if I am not recommended this time to which I replied “Mam, I have performed very well in all techniques and gave my best. I am sure I’ll get recommended this time.
If not, I will analyse my mistakes, work on them and come up better. This is the dream which has transformed me to a good individual and I would always want to become better and better each day.” After that it was time for results and the DSO called chest no. 40 and I went running towards the stage. I couldn’t stop smiling. Only I was recommended in the whole batch. Later the officer gave me some Air force related materials like Diary, posters, Folder etc. I was so happy. It was the best moment of my Life. Finally I did it. That’s where I wrote another sentence – ” Uncomfortability is a good investment to achieve the dreams”. Yes It wasn’t easy. I gave my heart and soul to get what I wanted. One thing that I have always realised in my Life is that If you put all your efforts and take yourself out of the comfort zone, No one can stop you from achieving your goals. Your determination and self confidence will always push you more closer towards your Dream.
I would like to thank My Parents, My Teachers, My Friends and everyone who were part of this beautiful journey. It wouldn’t have been possible without you all. I also thank SSBCRACK for the incessant motivation. I have made it in the merit list also. Finally here are some words for the Young and Talented Defence Aspirants. Dear Defence Aspirants, Remember Failure is the best teacher. Learn from every mistake and put all your hardwork towards achieving what you want in life. Stay away from myths and analyse your mistakes after every attempt. The best thing you can do is to start living like an Officer from today itself. Whenever I used to get deviated from my routine, I used to remember the life of an Officer. This always motivated me in keeping myself in a strict and disciplined routine. And Believe me this way you will start enjoying your Life. You got to believe in yourself and keep working harder until the Goal is achieved.
After all, It is better to die in pursuit of the dreams than to live a life without Hope. Jai Hind!
Indian Air Force has published the merit list of AFCAT 1 2020 and CDS 1 2020 for the course commencing at Air Force Academy Dundigal in Jan 2021. There are around 214 candidates who made it to the final merit list. All courses would commence on 30 Jan 21 at AFA, Dundigal, Hyderabad.
Those Candidates whose name figures in the Selection List, who have cleared Medical Examination and whose Documents have been verified, would be issued Call Letters. Call Letters would be dispatched by Speed Post / Scanned copy through E-Mail to the address/E-mail ID available on record. Instruction Booklet with format of various forms is available for download at the Air Force career website. (Airmen candidates will be issued Call Letters through Unit Adjutant).
SSBCrack wishes all the successful candidates, may you get more success in your future endeavors. Candidates can find the full AFCAT 1 2020 Merit list below.
First of all, I will introduce myself I am Rohit Kumar from CSE stream in Engineering passed out this year in August 2020. I got recommended from SSC-Tech-55 INDIAN ARMY recently. This is my first SSB and it went well and I got recommended. Today we got the merit lIst and my merit no is AIR -12 IN CSE. The day I got recommended and today is the luckiest day for me.
But it’s not an easy path. I have gone through so much. The constant motivation from inside and the available resources on the internet helped me a lot to achieve this. As it was my first attempt, it takes a hell lot of courage to compete with other Candidates, when you have no idea that what is this process all about which takes 5 days to figure out that “YOU HAVE IT IN YOU”….Before appearing for SSB and after SSB, I have given CDS 3 times and AFCAT 3 times, but in none of the attempts, I cleared. I thought one-day Clearing written is not my cup of tea as I have given so many attempts but couldn’t succeed.
But By God’s grace I appeared for SSC tech-55 which is direct shortlisting of candidates based on percentage criteria without written, I made it through. It means sometimes there are things, in which you can’t succeed because the other thing is waiting for you….You Never Know Right.
Coming to the preparations, I have started my preparation, not before some days when my SSB is going to start. I think my preparations have already started earlier when I was preparing for Written Exams.
It is not a one day or one-month thing, you have to induct officer like qualities from day one when you start preparing for your defense exams. I have included workouts in my daily routine. Self Introspection is the key not only for SSB but for overall personality development. One should know their personal strength and weakness along with areas of development. I have done my SWOT(Strength, Weakness, Opportunities, Threats) Analysis, through which I got to know my habits and overview about myself.
If you are a little confused about yourself then you can follow this pattern, it worked for me Like what I have done I have informed my friends to tell some good and bad about me with genuine reasons. After collecting all outputs from all friends then I calculated which areas I need to improve, which I need to strengthen more. Trust me This is a very basic way to get to know yourself, But you need Real friends, not liars. You have to be careful while picking up your friend.
I read motivational story always and regular posts of SSBCRACK to get updated about General knowledge. Always remember “THEY ARE LOOKING FOR RIGHT FIT NOT THE BEST FIT”.I want to specifically mention the book ‘Let’s Crack SSB Interview’ by SSBCRACK, it helped me a lot to get aware of the overall process. Always remember one thing Be curious. I always have this curiosity that what is this thing which I don’t know, I immediately google any query I got. Apart from online post and readings
I used to watch a lot of youtube videos there are several channels like SSBCrack and lot of other random channels …..
Coming to SSB, My SSB center Was 17SSB Bangalore, reported on 19th Sep 2020, around 130 reported. After Day-1 screening,32 got screened-in, divided in groups of 6 members each. Day-2 psychological tests and some candidates had their interview too, my interview was on day-3
Day-3 and Day-4 were full of GTO tasks. Day-5 Conference Day/Judgement day-I call it. The result was announced 5 got recommended and my name was there. When I heard my name, my mind was completely blank at that time …I was thinking, is this true …were they calling my name…..That was a very proud moment for me.
Hi, Myself Sangeeth Saiju. I completed my class 12 from Sainik school Kazhakootam and had cleared UPSC NDA 1. I had my reporting on 2nd Dec at 4 AFSB Varanasi. 139 reported and 58 were screened. And 11 made it through the SSB. 8 managed to clear CPSS. I would like to thank SSBCrack because of the posts they constantly uploaded that motivated us which added to the self-motivation that every defense aspirant has. I had even used the book published by SSBCrack that explains the procedures in brief. Hope every defense aspirant’s dreams come true.
SSB is a wonderful experience and we get to make a lot of friends. Day 1 screening:139 reported and 58 were screened in. I was screened out for TES entry and had a lot of inhibitions about it. The OIR went really well as it usually does for everyone. Our group did really well in the discussion and 4 were screened in. Day 2: We had our psych test starting at 7:30. I felt that psych test is a test of patience ad it requires a lot of concentration and pace writing. I had my interview scheduled on the same day and it went well. My interview took about 1hr and 15 min.
It differs from person to person. Some interviewers take only 25 min to 30 min to interview a candidate and there is no reason to be disappointed about that. All the questions asked were related to my school life and were personal. And a few gk questions about my hobbies, how I handled difficult situations as a class leader ..etc Day 3: We were completely free and played badminton and volleyball the whole day. Got to make so many new friends that day. Day 4: We had the GTO activities on the 4th day.
The group obstacle race was avoided due to health safety issues to minimize contact. We had maintained a very healthy relationship within the group. So our gd, GPE went peacefully. The part of GT that can influence the result is the command task and the discussions. Day 5: We had our conference which lasts for about 2 minutes. And the results were declared .11 were recommended and 3 were from my group. We had a lot of paperwork to do. Day 6 : The fun part ( The CPSS) The first series of tests are actually advanced level of OIR and we need to pay attention to the briefing given at the beginning and note down some positions of the horizon indicator etc which will help in selecting the right answers for finding the position of the plane. The second part is done in the simulator and is really fun. I would say that it is an advanced video game. A bit difficult but everyone gets one trial attempt and then three tests. 8 out of 11 cleared CPSS.
Overall SSB was fun and now we have a thick friend circle at our stay in AFMC for our medicals.
The Indian Air Force operates various types of modern aircraft. Air Traffic Control Officers in the Indian Air Force control IAF fighter aircraft, reconnaissance aircraft and multi-role helicopters. In no other career, does an officer get exposed to such a wide spectrum of opportunities to keep abreast of modern and latest developments in the field of Air Traffic Control. Life in the Air Force is full of challenges and adventures. The Air Force provides some of the finest training facilities, which will turn you into a skilled professional, mentally agile and physically fit officer.
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Trivia: Indian Air Force Squadron Leader Minty Agarwal was part of seven fighter controller team on the morning of February 27. She guided the IAF’s interception package which was launched to stop Pakistan’s fighter jets. For her service, Agarwal was awarded the Yudh Seva Medal on August 15. The Medal is awarded to recognise distinguished service of a high order during war, conflict, or hostilities. She is also the first woman to receive this honour.
UPSC has published the marks of non recommended candidates of CDS 2 2019. These are the marks scored by the candidates who appeared for CDS 2 2019 SSB interview but weren’t recommended. Public Disclosure of marks and other details of non-recommended willing candidates can be found below.
In keeping with the decision of the Government of India (Department of Personnel & Training) on making available publically scores of candidates in recruitment examinations through portals with a view to provide a useful database to other employers to enable them to identify good employable candidates, the Commission issued a Disclosure Scheme for disclosing the scores and other details of the non-qualified willing candidates, who appeared in the final stage of an Examination (SSB Interview), through its website.
The Final Results of the Combined Defence Services Examination –II, 2019 for IMA, NA & AFA courses has been declared on 01.09.2020 and for OTA (Men & Women) course has been declared on 02.11.2020. The scores and other details of the non-qualified candidates of IMA, NA, & AFA who opted for disclosure of their details under this Disclosure Scheme are given below in Annexure-1 (Scores out of total 600 Marks) and for non-qualified candidates of OTA at Annexure-II (Scores out of total 400 Marks). This information shall remain valid for one year from the date of disclosure.
DISCLAIMER: Besides sharing of the above information of non-qualified candidates of the Combined Defence Services Examination, 2019 conducted by the Commission, the Commission assumes no further responsibility or liability for the method and manner in which the above information related to candidates, is utilized by other private or public organizations.
