Senior General Min Aung Hlaing (MAH), Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services (CDS) of the Republic of Union of Myanmar, is currently on an official visit to India from 25th July – 2nd August, 2019. Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Yesso Naik held talks with Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services (CDS) of the Republic of Union of Myanmar. Both sides were accompanied by senior officials. The talks were aimed at enhancing defence co-operation, review joint exercises and training provided to Myanmar Defence Services, strengthen maritime security by joint surveillance and capacity building, medical co-operation, pollution response and for developing new infrastructure.
On conclusion of the talks, India and Myanmar signed a Memorandum of Understanding on defence co-operation.
Earlier, the visiting dignitary, accompanied by a high-level delegation from the Myanmar Defence Services, called on Chairman Chiefs of Staff Committee and Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, Chief of Army Staff General Bipin Rawat and Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Karambir Singh.
Senior General Min Aung Hlaing, Commander-in-Chief of Defence Services (CDS) of the Republic of Union of Myanmar was accorded a Tri-Services Guard of Honour. He also paid homage at the National War Memorial.
Myanmar is a key pillar of India’s Act East Policy towards prioritising relations with its East Asian neighbours. India has steadily increased defence co-operation with Myanmar in recent years.
Indian Air Force offers opportunities for UNMARRIED MALE INDIAN/NEPALESE CITIZENS from State of Sikkim to join as Airmen. The Recruitment Test for Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) {Indian Air Force (Security) [IAF(S)]} Trade will be held at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, Sikkim as per the Selection Programme given below. The Recruitment Test shall be conducted from 6 AM onwards as per the details given below. Candidates (from the state of Sikkim) fulfilling the domicile requirements and eligibility conditions reporting upto 10 AM on 28 August 2019 at Paljor Stadium, Gangtok, Sikkim (Rally venue) shall only be permitted to appear in the Recruitment Test.
Date of Birth Block. Candidates born between 19 July 1999 and 01 July 2003 (both days inclusive) are eligible to appear in the Recruitment Rally.
Educational Qualification. Candidate should have passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Class XII or Equivalent Examination in any stream/subjects approved by Central / State Education Boards with minimum 50% marks in aggregate as well as in English in Class XII or equivalent examination. (OR) Passed two years vocational course from Education Boards listed as COBSE member with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English in vocational course or in Intermediate/Matriculation if English is not a subject in Vocational Course.
Note – 1: Education Boards listed in Council of Boards for School Education (COBSE) website as members shall only be permitted.
Note – 2: Exact aggregate % of marks before decimal as written in the marks sheet of 10+2/Intermediate/Equivalent OR calculated as per the rules of concerned Education Board shall only be considered (For example 49.99% should be taken as 49% and not to be rounded off to 50%).
Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) IAF(S) Trade Selection Procedure
(a) Physical Fitness Test (PFT). (i) 1.6 Km run – within 5 minutes 40 seconds: The Candidate is to run 1.6 Kms on a marked course, within timings. (ii) Chin up – minimum 08: The Candidate is to hang from a bar with under-grip and pull his body upwards till the chin clears the bar. He is to lower the body until the elbows are completely straight and the body is in the ‘dead hanging’ position. (iii) Push-up (plank type) – minimum 20 : The candidate is to place his palms flat on the ground directly underneath the shoulders with the elbows straight and locked. The body is to be straight and inclined to the ground with the body weight supported by the hands and the toes. The body is to be maintained straight when being lowered with only the elbows bent. The chest is to remain off the floor in the lower most position. (iv) Bent Knee Sit Ups – minimum 20 : The candidate is to lie down flat on his back with fingers interlocked behind the head, with knees bent in a comfortable position. A partner is to stand on the candidate toes to prevent them from lifting. The candidate is to sit up to a vertical position touching the knees with his forehead and return to the starting position. Note: Candidates are advised to bring their sports shoes and shorts/track pant.
(b)Written Test: All candidates who qualify PFT will have to undertake Written Test on the same or subsequent day depending on the local conditions. The Written Test will be objective type and question paper will be bilingual (English & Hindi) except for English paper. Answers are to be annotated on OMR sheet. Detailed procedure shall be explained before conduct of the examination. Duration of the written test will be 45 minutes and will comprise of English as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA). CANDIDATES ARE TO QUALIFY IN EACH PAPER SEPARATELY. Results of the written test will be declared on the same day.
SSBCrack has published the Territorial Army Paper-2 General Knowledge and English answer keys. The correct answers are marked with green tick and candidates can check the answers accordingly. Given answers are from set A2 but all other set i.e. A1, A3 and A4 all have same questions.
SSBCrack has published the Territorial Army Paper-1 Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics answer keys. The correct answers are marked with green tick and candidates can check the answers accordingly. Given answers are from set A1 but all other set i.e. A2, A3 and A4 all have same questions.
As territorial army July 2019 is over, many aspirants are looking for the TA question papers answer keys for paper-1 and paper-2. SSBCrack has uploaded the TA July 2019 question paper 30 mins after the examination and soon SSBCrack we will be publishing the territorial army answer keys for set A1, A2, A3 and A4 for both paper 1 and paper 2 i.e. reasoning and elementary mathematics and general knowledge and English respectively. Territorial Army written exam was conducted on 28 July 2019 across the country, lakhs of men and women attend the TA exam to join the territorial army. SSBCrack is uploading the original question papers of Territorial Army exam from 28 July 2019 along with the answer keys and solutions. TA exam consists of two different question papers namely Paper-1 and Paper-2, each paper has four different sets namely A1, A2, A3 and A4. All the sets have the same questions in a random manner. The territorial army exam was started at 10 AM till 12 PM for the Paper-1 and from 2:00 PM till 4:00 PM for paper-2. You can check all the Territorial army July 2019 question paper set A1, A2, A3 and A4 here. We are also going to publish the Territorial Army July 2019 answer keys and solution in the meantime.
The TA paper-2 General Knowledge section was easy, questions were asked from the polity, general science, history, and current affairs, current affairs questions were asked from recent news like Cricket World cup and defense-related news. Overall it GK section was easier this time.
The TA paper-2 English section was also a cakewalk for the aspirants, the questions were asked from, grammar, antonyms, synonym, jumbled sentences, sentence correction, error detection, and comprehension passage. Overall, paper-2 was easier this time.
Territorial Army Answer Keys July 2019 Paper 1 – Updating
TA Exam Question Paper 1 Answer Keys Set A1
TA Exam Question Paper 1 Answer Keys Set A2
TA Exam Question Paper 1 Answer Keys Set A3
TA Exam Question Paper 1 Answer Keys Set A4
Territorial Army Answer Keys July 2019 Paper 2 – Updating
TA Exam Question Paper 2 Answer Keys Set A1
TA Exam Question Paper 2 Answer Keys Set A2
TA Exam Question Paper 2 Answer Keys Set A3
TA Exam Question Paper 2 Answer Keys Set A4
Territorial Army July 2019 Result
The result for the territorial army exam conducted on 28 July 2019 will be declared on the official website of the Territorial Army within two months of time. Success candidates will be facing the Preliminary Interview Board in their respective zone.
Territorial army SSB interview preparation books are linked below
Territorial Army written exam was conducted on 28 July 2019 across the country, lakhs of men and women attend the TA exam to join the territorial army. SSBCrack is uploading the original question papers of Territorial Army exam from 28 July 2019 along with the answer keys and solutions. TA exam consists of two different question papers namely Paper-1 and Paper-2, each paper has four different sets namely A1, A2, A3 and A4. All the sets have the same questions in a random manner. The territorial army exam was started at 10 AM till 12 PM for the Paper-1 and from 2:00 PM till 4:00 PM for paper-2. You can check all the Territorial army July 2019 question paper set A1, A2, A3 and A4 here. We are also going to publish the Territorial Army July 2019 answer keys and solution in the meantime.
Territorial Army July 2019 Original Question Papers Analysis
Paper-1 Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics
The TA paper-1 reasoning section was moderate, questions were asked from series, the odd one out, relationship, coding-decoding, statements and conclusions, figure series, Venn diagrams, paper cutting, number of figures along with some aptitude questions.
The TA paper-1 elementary mathematics section was a little lengthy and required practice beforehand with shortcut tricks. Questions were asked from simplification, factorization, LCM HCF, Ratio, Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Percentage, Interest, Time, Speed and Distance, Angles, Circles, Area and Volume, Trignometry etc.
Paper-2 General Knowledge and English
The TA paper-2 General Knowledge section was easy, questions were asked from the polity, general science, history, and current affairs, current affairs questions were asked from recent news like Cricket World cup and defense-related news. Overall it GK section was easier this time.
The TA paper-2 English section was also a cakewalk for the aspirants, the questions were asked from, grammar, antonyms, synonym, jumbled sentences, sentence correction, error detection, and comprehension passage. Overall, paper-2 was easier this time.
The result for the territorial army exam conducted on 28 July 2019 will be declared on the official website of the Territorial Army within two months of time. Success candidates will be facing the Preliminary Interview Board in their respective zone.
Territorial army SSB interview preparation books are linked below
So finally after a long gap of one year, the Indian army is conducting TA written exam for both male and female on 28th July 2019 across the country. As many of you are writing it for the first time, SSBCrack would like to share some important points you must know for the successful attempt of TA written exam. In this article, we are going to talk about a few crucial tips and instructions that you must follow right now if you are attempting your TA written exam tomorrow. In case you need some help related to TA exam preparation, you can download the SSBCrack’s Territorial Army Mock Test Papers ebook.
You must take a print out of your admit card which you have downloaded from the official TA website. The same needs to be carried at the exam centre, do not forget to paste your recent passport photographs on the same. You are required to sign on the admit card during the examination.
You must have original ID proofs like Aadhar card, PAN card or driving license. Same will be checked at your exam centre.
You must carry matriculation certification for date of birth verification, in case you do not have the original certificate, do have the photocopies of the same.
Carry two BLACK ballpoint pen with you along with other writing material. Only black pen will be used on your OMR sheets.
You must report as per the timings mentioned in your admit card, no candidate will be allowed to enter the examination centre after the exam has started.
The TA exam consists of two different papers, you will get 2 hours for each paper and 1 hour break in between both. So make sure you are utilising your time properly.
To pass the exam you are required to get at minimum 40% marks in each part of the paper separately and an overall average of 50%.
Just passing the written exam doesn’t guarantee anything. Candidates whose application forms are found correct will be called for screening (written exam followed by interview only if passed in written exam) by a Preliminary Interview Board (PIB) by the respective Territorial Army Group Headquarters. Successful candidates will further undergo tests at a Service Selection Board (SSB) and Medical Board for final selection.
Finally, you must understand, you are eligible for TA only if you are gainfully employed or have a good business. In short, you must be earning decently at the moment. If you are fresher out of college or have an entry-level job, you are simply not eligible for TA.
In the end, we suggest you to revise whatever you have studied so far, have a look at these Territorial Army question papers to understand the exam better.
The year 2019 marks the 20th anniversary of the successful culmination of Operation Vijay wherein brave soldiers of the Indian Army overcame seemingly insurmountable odds, hostile terrain, weather, and a determined enemy occupying dominating heights, to win the Kargil war. On this momentous occasion, the Indian Army is celebrating this victory in memory of its brave martyrs with events covering a myriad spectrum. One of the major events planned during the celebrations is the relay of a Victory Flame from National War Memorial, New Delhi to Kargil War Memorial, Dras. The Victory Flame symbolizes the coalescence of the souls of the Kargil War martyrs. The Victory Flame was lit at the National War Memorial, New Delhi, by Honourable Raksha Mantri, Shri Rajnath Singh on 14 July 19 along with General Bipin Rawat, COAS, Subedar Sanjay Kumar, PVC handed it over to ace army shooter Subedar Jitu Rai, as the first torchbearer.
The event was attended by Lt Gen Ranbir Singh, GOC-in-C Northern command, Lt Gen Y K Joshi, Fire and Fury Corps and a large number of officer & civil dignitaries. The Victory Flame will be carried by Indian Army’s outstanding sportsmen and war heroes. It will pass through nine major towns/ cities of North India and finally culminate at the Kargil War Memorial located at Dras on 26 Jul 19,where it will be received by the COAS. All along the journey, Indian Army personnel will be paying homage to the heroes who fought valiantly for the Nation.
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The design of the Victory Torch has been inspired by the grit, guts and glory displayed by the immortals who made the supreme sacrifice for the motherland in the finest tradition of the Indian Army. The Torch is made of copper, brass and wood which symbolizes the tenacity and determination of our fallen heroes. The upper portion of the Torch has a metal etching of the Amar Jawan, epitomizing the fallen Unknown Soldiers. The lower wooden portion of the Torch has 20 gold embossed inscriptions of the Amar Jawan exemplifying 20 glorious years of the Kargil Victory.
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This Victory Flame and the journey of the eternal flame from the National War Memorial to the Kargil War Memorial brings alive the theme of the 20th anniversary of the Kargil Vijay Diwas -‘Remember, Rejoice and Renew’. We ‘remember’ our martyrs by revisiting their sacrifices, we ‘rejoice’ by celebrating the victory in Kargil and we ‘renew’ our resolve to safeguard the honour of the Tricolour.
Applications are invited from eligible unmarried Male and unmarried Female Engineering Graduates and also from Widows of Defence Personnel who died in harness for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in the Indian Army. Course will commence in Apr 2020 at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu.
Age Limit
For SSC(Tech)- 54 Men and SSCW(Tech)- 25 Women. 20 to 27 years as on 01 Apr 2020 (Candidates born between 02 Apr 93 and 01 Apr 2000, both days inclusive).
For widows of Defence Personnel who Died in Harness Only. SSCW (Non Tech) [Non UPSC] and SSCW(Tech) – A maximum of 35 years of age as on 01 Apr 2020.
Educational Qualification for SSC(Tech)(Men and Women)
Candidates who have passed the requisite Engineering Degree course or are in the final year of Engineering Degree course are eligible to apply. Candidates studying in the final year of Engineering degree course should be able to submit proof of passing by 01 Apr 2020 and produce the Engineering Degree Certificate within 12 weeks from the date of commencement of training at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu. Such candidates will be inducted on Additional Bond Basis for recovery of the cost of training at Officers Training Academy (OTA) as notified from time to time as well as stipend and pay & allowances paid.
Important Note: Candidates must note that for induction to Pre Commission Training Academy, after final selection, the minimum educational qualification is passing BE/B.Tech degree in the Engineering streams notified below at Para 3. To become eligible for induction into SSC(Tech)-54 (Men) and SSC(Tech)-25 (Women) course at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, candidates studying in final year of engineering must ensure that he/she submits the proof of passing engineering degree exam by 01 Apr 2020 to Directorate General of Recruiting, failing which his/her candidature will be cancelled.
Educational Qualification for Widows of Defence Personnel who Died in Harness (i) SSCW (Non Tech) (Non UPSC). Graduation in any Discipline. (ii) SSCW(Tech). BE/B Tech in any Engineering stream.
Important Note: Candidate studying in final year of Degree must ensure that he/she submits the proof of passing Degree exam by 01 Apr 2020 to Directorate General of Recruiting, failing which her candidature will be cancelled.
Vacancies: Candidates must note that only the Engineering streams and their acceptable equivalent streams, strictly as notified in the table below, will be accepted. Candidates with degrees in any other engineering stream(s) are not eligible to apply. Variation between the nomenclature of Engineering stream as given on the degree parchment / marksheet and that submitted by the candidate in his online application will result in cancellation of candidature.
For SSC(Tech)-54 Men and SSCW(Tech)-25
For Widows of Defence Personnel only
SSC(W) (Non Tech) (Non UPSC) 01
Graduate in any stream SSC(W) Tech 01 B.E/B.Tech in any tech stream
A candidate is permitted to apply for only one entry /discipline of the above courses. Change of Entry or qualification choice will not be entertained at any stage of selection process.
Type of Commission
Grant of Commission. Selected candidates will be granted Short Service Commission on probation in the rank of Lt from the date of commencement of the course or the date of reporting at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, whichever is later and will be entitled to full pay and allowances admissible to Lt during training period. Pay & allowances will be paid after successful completion of training.
Confirmation of Short Service Commission. On successful completion of Pre Commission training at OTA, officer will be confirmed Short Service Commission (Technical) in the rank of Lt.
Ante Date Seniority. One year ante date seniority from the date of commission will be granted to Engineering Graduates of Short Service Commission (Technical) in the rank of Lt.
No Ante Date Seniority for widows of Defence Personnel for SSC(NT). Widows of Defence Personnel selected for SSCW (NT) entry will be granted Short Service Commission in the rank of Lieutenant but will NOT be entitled to any ante date seniority.
Indian army has published the merit list of JAG 23 for women. JAG 23 course is going to commence in Oct 2019 at OTA Chennai. Candidates who have cleared the JAG 23 SSB interview can check the merit list for men and women. Candidates will get the joining instructions as per the order in the merit list. JAG 23 men merit list will be published. SSBCrack congratulates all the successful candidates.
