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Cracked Indian Navy SSB Interview In 1st Attempt

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Cracked Indian Navy SSB Interview In 1st Attempt

Dear Aspirants, my journey through the SSB was very short. Since my uncle was in the Indian Navy who thoroughly inspired me to join the Navy, my interest in Biology drew me to NEET in my 12th and I wanted to join the Navy as a doctor but I did not take chances and kept Mathematics with me in my 12th and also gave my JEE Exams. Unfortunately, I could not get a medical seat and neither I got IIT so I took a drop and started preparing for my JEE and NEET again. In the meantime, when I saw the notification for 10 +2 BTech Entry of the Navy which was based on JEE scores, I applied for the same and suddenly in the beginning of March 2018, I got a call to attend SSB on 30th March 2018 at Bhopal. My father immediately searched the web to find the right resources for me and came across a book and a DVD Product made by Dr. Cdr NK Natarajan. Later he also saw the promotion of Armed Forces Preparatory Academy (AFPA) on SSB Crack, a well-known site for SSB aspirants and since AFPA was also located at Nagpur from where I belong and also run by Dr Cdr Natarajan he enrolled me straight for the course and I happen to be one of the aspirants in their first ever batch which started on 5th March 2018. I joined the academy completely unaware of SSB and the first thing that they handed over to us was the book and video made by Dr Cdr NK Natarajan free of cost. The very first day early in the morning we spotted this man in the campus and the way he spoke during the inaugural address, gave me a new energy. The journey of 14 days in AFPA not only gave me exposure about SSB but also transformed me permanently with regard to my outlook and aspirations towards life. The meticulous planning and tireless efforts by all the faculties of AFPA, who lived within the campus and where available till 11 in the night to help us out, taught me about the commitment and passion of the people of Armed Forces.

I became very serious seeing all this and registered every word uttered by them and made it my mission to be part of this brigade of men. I left AFPA on 19th March and immediately got my DVD activated. I went through every minute of it just to reinforce the learning and finally I left home on the 29th for the SSB with complete confidence and reported on 30th. After our documentation and briefing when I went back to my room I was surprised to see that almost every candidate was having the book on SSB written by Dr. Cdr. NK Natarajan. I became skeptical for a moment thinking if everybody is learning from the same source then how would I be different from others but I quickly left the thought behind and remembered what he had said in AFPA, “Focus on your competence than competing with others”.

My First day at SSB

Screening Test

I found the OIR Test to be relatively very easy but I knew PPDT is going to be a waterloo. Even our batch got a very vague and hazy image but my learning at AFPA stood me right. I could perceive the image, connect minor details of it and made a logical yet simple story. When we sat for the discussion, I strangely did not find myself nervous which I use to be before I went through AFPA. My stage fear was perhaps removed because of intense PPDT Practice we had every day. I was in the middle of the group and when my turn came I could narrate my story confidently and as soon as the last person finished I was ready to pounce and initiate the discussion like I was taught. Incidentally, my story resembled a few others and they joined into make a common story quickly. Though I was not the one to narrate the final story by the group, when the results were announced we were just 24 of us screened in out of 284 aspirants who reported and just two of us from my group who got screened in. I was thrilled to have got screened in.

Day 2 Psychological Testing

I went through the test like others and could finish all the TAT, 58 WAT and 56 TAT and wrote a fairly good SD. I was very confident of doing well in the psychological test as most of it was very familiar. Thanks to AFPA Psychologist who guided me even during late hours of the evening.

 

Day 2 GTO Day 1 and 2

Since we were only 24 of us, there were 3 GTO Groups of 8, 8 and 6 and there were 2 repeater candidates in my group. Through I was a fresher and several of them were also coached in other academies, I was a little worried as to how would I compare with them but I quickly put my thoughts behind and remembered the words, “Do Your Best and Leave The Rest” which Dr. Cdr Natarajan often says. In both the GDs I could initiate, participate and contribute in terms of facts and figures because these topics were very familiar to me as I had intensely practiced and prepared based on the guidelines given to us. In GPE, I did make a few mistakes while writing my own solutions but corrected myself during the discussion. The physical tasks where much easier for me because of my exposure earlier and I could do very well in those. In the beginning of March when I had received my call letter I was overweight my 6 kgs and didn’t have much of physical activities due to my JEE and NEET  Preparations but thanks to everyday morning PT and IO Practice at AFPA, I not only reduced my weight but could also do 12 out of 10 obstacles in the IOs.

My Command Task was somewhat difficult but the concepts taught to me came handy and though the GTO tried to fox me my making the task more difficult, I was able to put up with the pressure.ssb interview success story

My Personal Interview

The PI was perhaps the most difficult of the three that I found particularly when it comes to GK Questions. I had fared well otherwise but definitely there were some questions of GK which I could not answer. But I did not lose my composure till the end and remained confident and checked all the answers from the internet after the interview as a preparation for my conference.

Board Conference

The heartbeat went high on the 5th day and I was in an introspection mode while my gut feeling said that I had done my best, there was still a strange fear of not making it. When my turn came and I was sitting outside the conference hall, my stomach had started churning. I was called in just after 3-4 minutes after the previous guy left the room and that gave me a feeling perhaps I am not in. When I walked in, wished everyone and took my seat, I was asked very routine questions and asked to leave. I was sure then that I didn’t make it. I went back dejected, had my lunch, picked up my bags and reassembled for the results which was quite predictable to me but when my chest no was called I was the second one and I couldn’t believe it.

Finally, we were the only two who made it in the end out of 284 candidates who reported on the first day. I was in state of shock for some time and didn’t know how to react but when the JCO entered the room for further documentation the realization dawned on me that I finally made it.

Next 4 days I went through the medicals and came out clean and I only hope that I make it in the merit, get to join the academy and serve the nation.

My Suggestion for all aspirants

  1. Having gone through such a short and yet successful journey, I would like to suggest a few things to all the aspirants. If you make up your mind then even one month should be enough to do well in the SSB but the catch is you should know what to prepare and how to prepare. I was very fortunate that I got excellent mentors in AFPA who spent so many hours with us and who very systematically groomed us. Had I put the same efforts without proper direction I may not have got success. So it is very important to get the right set of mentors.
  2. Like often said by Dr. Cdr NK Natarajan, don’t go with the intention to crack the SSB. Go out there and do your bets and leave the rest. It’s the pressure of performance spoils the chances. Though, even I came under pressure at times but the words of my mentors made me put that fear aside and perform freely.
  3. In the interview, I was asked several GK questions which I had no clue about. But I kept my calm and cheer and answered whatever I could. I made sure I don’t get nervous. May be that helped. Since GK is so vast, it may not be possible for one to know everything about everything and I am that is not the intention of the IO too. It’s perhaps to check how we react to stressful situation.      
  4. When I started my journey, I didn’t have much knowledge on topics like Doklam, OBOR< CPEC etc. But, we at AFPA intensely prepared and after my course, I continued reading till the last minute. In the end I definitely knew something about everything and that was sufficient. But, I would suggest all aspirants must read newspaper regularly and watch good English news channel.
  5. In GD and Lecturatte, facts, figures and data are a must. In addition, our personal opinion on issues is important. This was taught to me in AFPA and I carried this approach. I could convince my stand based on facts and figures and the eventually the discussions turned in my favour.

 

Acknowledgments

I sincere acknowledge the contribution of AFPA and all the people and faculties associated with it. By far, I personally feel that the four stalwarts of AFPA namely Dr. Cdr. NK Natarajan, Col Rahul Gowardhan, Col. Ravindra Nair and Mr Ashok Kumar are amazing people who made all the difference to my life and I am indeed very grateful to them.  

I was lucky to get to see the 17 hours videos tutorials of Dr. Natarajan which I got free from AFPA. It reinforced everything so clearly that I was getting reminded of several things while I was sitting in the SSB live.

I am also grateful to my batch mates at AFPA without whom I couldn’t have practiced GD, PP&DT Discussions, Lecture and practical tasks of GTO.

Finally, I am grateful to my parents for instilling in me the right values which stood by me.

My very sincere thanks to the almighty for showing me the right path.

Motivational Speech Of Major Vandana Sharma For Defence Aspirants

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Major Vandana Sharma

Major Vandana Sharma is an Army veteran, a senior industry leader, offering 20 years of rich and diverse experience across Strategy, HR, Resource Management, General Management, and Operations. She has played a vital role in logistics and inventory management in the Kargil War, 1999.

Her contributions include many value chain projects and people initiatives across organizations like Indian Army, Wipro, GMR Group, TNT and Myntra. Major Vandana Sharma is an Army veteran, a senior industry leader, offering 20 years of rich and diverse experience across Strategy, HR, Resource Management, General Management, and Operations.

She has played a vital role in logistics and inventory management in the Kargil War, 1999. Her contributions include many value chain projects and people initiatives across organizations like Indian Army, Wipro, GMR Group, TNT and Myntra. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community.

I had a wonderful career with the Indian Army for a decade. I have been posted to different parts of the country such as Ladakh and North Bengal where hardly anyone had seen a woman in uniform then. I also played a backend role during the Kargil War in 1999.  Being posted to the most beautiful but far-flung areas of the country was challenging in terms of limited resources and harsh terrain but it brought great learning experiences. I love to travel and this also made me appreciate the unexplored beautiful areas of the country that are relatively unknown to India and the world.Major Vandana Sharma

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TGC 128 Vacancies and Cut off – Technical Graduate Course 2018

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TGC 128 VACANCIES & CUT OFF
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TGC 128 Vacancies and Cut off – Technical Graduate Course 2018. Applications are invited from unmarried Male Engineering Graduates for 128th Technical Graduates Course (commencing in Jan 2019 at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun) for permanent commission in the Indian Army.SSB Interview Preparation Material [ 100% Recommended]

 

Technical Graduate Course 128 Eligibility

  • Technical Graduate Course 128 Nationality: A candidate must be unmarried male and must either be : (i) A citizen of India, or (ii) A subject of Bhutan, or (iii) A subject of Nepal, or (iv) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st of January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or (v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by Government of India. Certificate of eligibility will however not be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal. A candidate in whose case a certificate of eligibility is necessary will attach such certificate along with the application.
  • Technical Graduate Course 128 Age Limit:  20 to 27 years as on 01 Jan 2019. (Candidates born between 02 Jan 92 and 01 Jan 99, both dates inclusive).

NOTE: The date of birth entered in the Matriculation or an equivalent examination certificate only is accepted by this office. No other document relating to age will be accepted and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.

  • Technical Graduate Course 128 Educational Qualification for Applying: Candidates who have passed the requisite Engineering Degree course or in the final year of Engineering Degree course are eligible to apply. The candidate studying in the final year of Engg degree course should be able to submit proof of passing by 01 Jan 2019 and produce the Engg Degree Certificate within 12 weeks from the date of commencement of training at IMA. Such candidates will be inducted on Additional Bond Basis for recovery of the cost of training at IMA as notified from time to time as well as stipend and pay & allowances paid, in case they fail to produce the requisite Degree Certificate within the specified time.
  • Current Affairs questions will be from last 5-7 months (for AFCAT, NDA, CDS, TA)

Technical Graduate Course 128 IMPORTANT NOTE: Candidates must note that for Induction to Pre Commission Training Academy, after final selection, the minimum educational qualification is passing BEIB.Tech degree in the Engineering streams as notified below. Therefore, to become eligible for induction into TGC-128 Technical Graduate Course 128 course at IMA, Dehradun, candidates studying in final year of engineering must ensure that he submits the proof of his passing Engg degree exam by 01 Jan 2019 to Directorate General of Recruiting, failing which his candidature will be canceled.

Technical Graduate Course 128 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 / mark sheet and that submitted by the candidate in his online application will result in cancellation of candidature.tgc 128 vacancies

TGC 128 Cut Off Marks

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TGC 127 cut off marks.

1. Civil- 64%,

2. Mechanical- 78%,

3. Electrical/Electrical & Electronics- 69%,

4. Computer Science & Engg/Info Tech/MSc (Comp Sc)- 68%,

5. Electronics & Telecom- 68%,

6. Electronics- 55%,

7. Metallurgical-55%,

8. Electronics & Instrumentation- 60%

9. Micro Electronics & Microwave- 50%

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Story Of Major Sujeet Kumar Pancholy

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Major Sujeet Kumar Pancholy joined the most decorated Sikh Regiment of Indian Army in 1968 and was asked to join the invincible 9th Battalion of the Sikh Regiment.

He joined the battalion at Amritsar in 1968 and soon during the summer of 1969, they were moved to Tangdhar, an area located around 200 kms N.N.W of Srinagar.

In March 1971, I was ordered to move to operational heights along the LoC at 12,000 feet. This was the time when Mukti Vahini was at peak of its operations in erstwhile East Pakistan and the dark clouds of a war were looming around. In no time, Operation Cactus-Lilly, the code name for 1971 war, began.

It was anticipated that Pakistan will attack India on September 3, 1971 with main armour thrust in Jammu & Kashmir. However, they attacked on December 3, 1971.

During the declared war time of December 3 to December 17, 1971, I along with my brave troops were asked to capture Thanda Pani, Narian heights, Kaiyan and another post which was later renamed as Three Pimples across Tutmari Gali in Lipa valley. Lipa valley had been a favourite route for infiltrators during the 1947 and 1965 war. In December, this area appears like a starving lion awaiting for its prey with 20 inches of snow and temperatures reaching as low as -30 degrees.

But, that wasn’t the difficult part. Since the mountains have no tracks, careful and silent movement in soft snow becomes arduous. What was worse was the hanging threat of stepping onto stray mines laid during the earlier wars, avalanches and falling into crevasses.image1

On December 6, 1971, my troops and I have successfully captured the enemy township of Naukot in PoK and were 13 kms, as the crow flies away from the capital of PoK called Muzaffarabad. Because of the paucity of resources and no communication line, we had no artillery support.

With no artillery support and communication, we adopted the German tactics of infiltration based on the concept of “recce pull” and “surfaces and gaps”.

After the ceasefire in December 1971, the international hostilities ended but the lack of an international border created another hurdle. Since my troops and I had captured an area beyond CFL (Cease Fire Line), there was no let up in war. New LoC demarcation was not in sight as it needs a prolonged agreement which could take upto a year.image3

Until then, we were ordered to probe and occupy the area as much as possible with Pakistan insisting that wherever Indians are not sitting, as its territory.

So without the benefit of war effort, while rest of the country and the armed forces were rejoicing at the unique historical victory that saw the formation of Bangladesh and surrender of the largest number of troops in Kashmir, my men and I were still at war. Operation Cactus-Lilly was still on.

In May 1972, five months since we were still at war and trying to hold onto the captured posts while the nation thanked Mrs. Gandhi for the end of the war, Pakistan taking advantage of ceasefire had amassed troops on CFL. This gigantic move by the Pakistan did not garner much attention from the government at centre. The aim was to dislodge Indian troops and recapture the vital post of Three Pimples and the township of Naukot.

Finally, Pakistan attacked us on May 3, 1972 at wee hours in the morning. With 80 fearless men, I fought till May 4, 1972. But that same day, Pakistan brought in a brigade i.e. roughly 1400 men by helicopters and launched the fiercest attack during the night of May 4.image1 2

The Indian Government had still not woken up, and 80 of us had to fight with limited ammunition and depleting resources. As luck would have it, on the 5th morning, Pakistan recaptured the post.

In the last effort to save our motherland, we indulged in hand to hand combat for every inch of the ground.

During a ferocious combat, I managed to kill two enemy men with my hand dagger before being hit by a Pakistani grenade.

Although I had lost much of my men and was critically injured, I later learnt that my men had killed Lt.Col. Haq Nawaz Kayani, the Commanding Officer of 9th Azad Kashmir Battalion.

The post was finally overrun by the Pakistanis

I was dragged out of the snow by two valiant men of my unit and was slided down on a makeshift stretcher made of wood and turban of the Sikh men.

Out of the 86 who fought, only a handful of us came out of the battlefield alive. To this day, I am nothing but immensely proud of the men I commanded and will eternally remain grateful to them.

The help came in after three days of hiding in the enemy territory. I was shifted to Srinagar on the fourth day after surviving on first aid.

It is another story how I survived. From the battlefield to artillery bombardment, unattended in snow, presumed dead, almost put up on burning pyre, refused further evacuation and making the final journey to the hospital in Srinagar.

I was hospitalised for three years and underwent five major surgeries. On 16th December 1974, I was boarded out of the Army as a proud BATTLE CASUALTY due to the injuries sustained in war. With several internal organs missing, I was honoured with coveted War Wound Medal, War Relief Medal, Sangram Medal, Western Area War Star Medal (Pashcimi Star), Samar Seva Medal and High Altitude Service Medal.

One may wonder as to why have I come up with this story now? Well, the answer lies in the lack of awareness in the media and the government’s sheer denial of any such conflict happening.

However, our story does survive in artefacts and in brief at the army’s museum at Naugam in Kashmir. We can also be found hanging onto the walls at Sikh regimental centre at Ramgarh.

While the Indian government has dutifully turned its back to us, our actions do find mention in the Pakistani army archives.

As I end it today, I wish to say this for my Sikh men, “So valiant in war, so gallant in victory, but they are ever so merciful.”

“Jo Bole So Nihaal, Sat Sri Akal”- the war cry of Sikh men.

Note: Major Pancholy lost his final battle to cancer in the year 2011. The injuries sustained during the war had turned malignant. Vijay Diwas is celebrated on December 16. He was boarded out on December 16. He was cremated on December 16, 2011.image1 3

CDS 2 2019 Notification and Exam Date [UPDATED]

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CDS 2 2019 NOTIFICATION AND EXAM DATE

Here are the details of CDS 2 2019 notification candidates can check below, if you are planning to write CDS 2 2019 exam can read the following details below: CDS 2 2019 Exam Date, Age Limit, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Cut Off. The Indian armed forces always give fair chances to the students. Starting from the age of maturity, they start with the NDA, TES and ends up to the T.A. examination. CDS is also a chance provided to the graduate candidates. UPSC conducts the exam and gives the chance to the candidates to join any of the three services as per their eligibility. A short summary of eligibility criteria for CDS 2 2019 is given below.

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CDS 2 2019 Age, Exam Date, Notification, Result and SSB Date

CDS 2 2019
Date of notification12 June 2019
Last date of online applications08 July 2019
Date of examination08 September 2019
Result DateDecember 2019
SSB DateFeb 2020

CDS 2 2019 Eligibility Criteria

CDS 2 2019 Citizenship – The eligibility of the exam is extended to the citizen of India subject of Bhutan, subject of Nepal, Tibetan Refugee or a person of Indian Origin migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire or Vietnam.

CDS 2 2019 Educational Qualification – The education qualification for all the services is different in CDS examination.

  • Army – For the army, the candidate must have a graduate degree form a recognised university.
  • Navy – The candidate must possess a B.Tech / B.E. degree.
  • Airforce – The candidates must either have a B.tech/ B.E. degree or a graduation degree with physics and maths studied as compulsory subjects in 10+2.

CDS 2 2019 Age – The age range for CDS 2 2019 is different for all services.

  • CDS 2 2019 Exam Age Limit
    • CDS 2 2019 Exam Age Limit For IMA : Male candidates born not earlier than 2nd Jul 1996 and not later than 1st Jul 2001 only are eligible.
    • CDS 2 2019 Exam Age Limit For OTA : Male candidates (unmarried) born not earlier than 2nd Jul 1995 and not later than 1st Jul 2001 only are eligible. Unmarried Women, issueless widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd Jul 1995 and not later than 1st Jul 2001
    • CDS 2 2019 Exam Age Limit For AFA :  20 to 24 Years as on 1st July 2020 i.e. born not earlier than 02 July 1996 and not later than 01 July 2000 (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 Yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 02 July 1994 and not later than 01 July 2000) only are eligible. Note: Candidate below 25 years of age must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during training. Married candidates above 25 years of age are eligible to apply but during training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live out with family.
    • CDS 2 2019 Exam Age Limit For NA: Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 1996 and not later than 1st July 2001 only are eligible.
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CDS 2 2019 Steps To Submit the Application Form

  • Go to upsconline.nic.in
  • Click on Part 1 and submit your personal and contact details.
  • Then set your preference for the academies as per your qualification and age.
  • Get your registration id and head to Part 2 of the application form.
  • Select the mode of depositing the fees of Rs. 200.
  • After depositing the fees, select your centre of examination.
  • Then upload our photo and signature in mentioned file size and dimensions.
  • Then check your declaration and submit the form.
  • Download a copy of the application form for future use.

CDS 2 2019 Exam pattern

The exam is divided into 3 papers.

S. No.PaperQuestionsMarksTime
1English1201009 am-11 am(2 hours)
2General Ability12010012 am-2 pm(2 hours)
3Maths1001003 pm-5 pm  (2 hours)

The candidates, who have applied for IMA, AFA and NA have to attend all the 3 papers. While the candidates of OTA have to appear for the first 2 paper i.e. English and General Abilities.

The candidates have to get over the sectional cut off of every paper and a combined cut-off. The combined cut-off for all the academies is also different.

The candidates, who clear the exam will get their SSB on the basis of their marks scored and the preference they have filled in their application form (part 1)

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CDS 2 2019 Important dates

  • Date of notification – 12 June 2019
  • Last date of form submission – 08 July 2019
  • Date of examination – 08 September 2019

CDS 2 2019 Conclusion – The CDS exam 2018 will be another crucial chance served by the UPSC for all those aspirants who have completed their graduation in distinct branches. It is the next opportunity for the candidates after NDA, which opens the gates for all the services. All that matters in the exam is the strategy you follow. So, prepare hard, focus on your weak points and clear it this time.

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CDS 1 2019 Notification and Exam Date

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CDS 1 2019 NOTIFICATION AND EXAM DATE

Here are the details of CDS 1 2019 notification candidates can check below, if you are planning to write CDS 1 2019 exam can read the following details below: CDS 1 2019 Exam Date, Age Limit, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Cut Off. CDS or Combined Defense Services is the examination conducted by the UPSC (Union service public commission) for recruiting the officer in the Indian armed forces. The qualification for appearing in the examination is different but the minimum qualification required is the graduation from a recognized university. An eligibility criterion has been framed to give chance to required and efficient candidates to enter the respective services.
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CDS 1 2019 Age, Exam Date, Notification, Result and SSB Date

CDS 1 2019 Important Dates
Date of notification 31 October 2018
Last date of online applications 26 November 2018
Date of examination 03 February 2019
Result Date June 2019
SSB Date July 2019

The eligibility criteria are:-

CDS 1 2019 Qualification

The qualification required for all the three service is different.

  • Army (IMA/OTA) – The candidate must have a graduate degree from a recognized university
  • Navy – The candidate must have B.tech and B.E. degree
  • Airforce – The candidate must either have a graduate degree in Physics and Maths in 10+2 or must have a B. Tech and B.E degree.

CDS 1 2019 Exam Age Limit

  • CDS 1 2019 Exam Age Limit For IMA : Male candidates born not earlier than 2nd Jan 1996 and not later than 1st Jan 2001 only are eligible.
  • CDS 1 2019 Exam Age Limit For OTA : Male candidates (unmarried) born not earlier than 2nd Jan , 1995 and not later than 1st Jan , 2001 only are eligible. Unmarried Women, issueless widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd Jan 1995 and not later than 1st Jan 2001
  • CDS 1 2019 Exam Age Limit For AFA :  20 to 24 Years as on 1st Jan , 2020 i.e. born not earlier than 02 Jan 1996 and not later than 01 Jan 2000 (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 Yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 02 Jan 1994 and not later than 01 Jan 2000) only are eligible. Note : Candidate below 25 years of age must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during training. Married candidates above 25 years of age are eligible to apply but during training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live out with family.
  • CDS 1 2019 Exam Age Limit For NA : Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd Jan 1996 and not later than 1st Jan 2001 only are eligible.

CDS 1 2019 Admit Card

The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeks before the commencement of the examination. The e-Admit Card will be made available on the UPSC website (www.upsc.gov.in) for downloading by candidates. No eAdmit  Card will be sent by post. All the applicants are required to provide valid & active e-mail i.d. while filling up online application form as the Commission may use electronic mode for contacting them.

CDS 1 2019 How to apply

The candidates, who are falling into the above eligibility criteria must visit on upsconline.nic.in The form is divided into 2 parts; Part 1 and Part 2. After visiting upsconline.nic.in

  • Click on the CDS 1 2019
  • Then a page will be displayed having instruction. Click on YES at the bottom of the page.
  • Then carefully enter your personal information and contact details.
  • Then give your preference for the services as per your eligibility and add your NCC details; if eligible.
  • After completion of part one, you will be provided registration id which u have to use to go to part 2.
  • In part 2, opt the medium of fees deposition.
  • After depositing fees, upload your photo and sign with given dimensions, then select your exam center and submit the form.

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CDS 1 2019 Procedure Of Selection After Examination

  • The selected candidates in the examination will be called for the SSB interview in the form of batches scheduled by the SSB panel of respective service.
  • The SSB will consist of two phases.
  • The first phase is screening in which a verbal-nonverbal test and PPDT tests are conducted.
  • The selected candidates are kept at the SSB centers for further testing and the unsuccessful students are freed to go home.
  • The next phase consists of psychology test, GTO, and interview followed by the conference.
  • The recommended candidates will further stay for the medical test and left are freed to go home.
  • Medical examination of the candidates is conducted for a different period and then a final merit is announced which is the final result of the candidates to be inducted into the academies.

Combined Defence Services Examination (I), 2019

Date of Notification 31/10/2018
Date of Commencement of Examination 03/02/2019
Duration of Examination One Day
Last Date for Receipt of Applications 26/11/2018 – 6:00pm
Date of Upload 31/10/2018
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CDS 1 2019 Important Dates

  • Date of notification – 31 October 2018
  • Last date of online applications – 26 November 2018
  • Date of examination – 03 February 2019

Conclusion – The eligibility criteria is prepared to provide maximum opportunity to the candidates on the basis of their academic strength. Candidates must go through the above eligibility parameters and if they find them falling under it, then they must start to target their aim with best of their efforts. So, those who are targeting CDS 1 2018, have a good chance as the exam is 7 months ahead and the time is sufficient to form preparations. So grab the opportunity crack CDS.

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NDA 2 2019 Notification And Exam Date

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NDA-2-2019-Notification

The candidates who are willing to apply for NDA 2019 exam i.e. NDA 1 2019 and NDA 2 2019 can find the complete details on NDA 2 2019 exam date, age limit, eligibility, application form, exam pattern, cut off and notification date below. The NDA II 2019 exam is held in the month of November 2019. The candidates can fill their application forms through the official website of UPSC and through the online mode. The candidates can find complete details about the form filling and latest updates regarding NDA on SSBCrack.

NDA 2 2019 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who are appearing for the NDA exam 2019 are advised to check all the details of the exam including the eligibility criteria. The details of the eligibility criteria are mentioned below:

NDA 2 2019 Nationality:

The candidates must be a:

  • a citizen of India , or
  • a subject of Bhutan, or
  • a subject of Nepal, or
  • a Tibetan refugee who came to India before the 01 January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India.
  • Only unmarried candidates are allowed to write the NDA exam 2018.nda exam book

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Important Dates

NDA 2 2019 Age, Exam Date, Notification, Result and SSB Date

NDA 2 2019
Date of notification 07.08.2019
Last date of online applications 03.09.2019
Date of examination 17.11.2019
Result Date Feb 2020
SSB Date April 2020

NDA 2 2019 Age Limit:

  • (For NDA II 2019): Age – The age range for NDA 2 2019 is from 2nd Jan 2001 to 2nd Jan 2004. The actual date of birth mentioned in your matriculation certificate will be taken as final. No other certificate or affidavit will be accepted. The candidates must be unmarried and only male candidates are eligible for it.

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NDA 2 2019 Educational Qualifications:

  • For Indian Army wing of National Defence Academy: The candidates appearing for the exam must have passed or appearing class 12th from a recognized board or university.
  • For Air force and Indian Navy: The candidates must have passed or appearing class 12th with physics and Mathematics from a recognized board or university.

 

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NDA 2 2019 Age, Exam Date, Notification, Result and SSB Date

NDA 2 2019
Date of notification 07.08.2019
Last date of online applications 03.09.2019
Date of examination 17.11.2019
Result Date Feb 2020
SSB Date April 2020

NDA 2 2019 Cut Off Marks

Given below are the cutoff marks for NDA written exam from 2010 to 2014
Year
NDA-1 (Max Marks:900)
NDA-2 (Max Marks:900)
2010
263
193
2011
290
253
2012
333
322
2013
337
313
2014
  348  368

NDA 2 2019 Exam Pattern

The NDA exam consists of two papers: Mathematics and General ability test, below we have discussed both the papers in details.

  • Mathematics: The mathematics paper is of 300 marks and consist of multiple choice questions based on the syllabus of class 11th and 12th. The time allowed to write the paper is 2.5 hr.
  • General Ability: The General Ability test comprises of two section i.e. Section A and Section B. The section A is of English (200 marks) and Section B (400 marks) is of general knowledge.
  • The NDA 2019 admit card will be announced few weeks prior to the examination, in the official website of UPSC.
  • All the question are MCQ type and contain a negative marking for the wrong answers.
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NDA-1-2019-Notification

The notification for the NDA & NA Exam (I), 2019 scheduled to be notified in January 2019. The candidates who are willing to apply for NDA 2018 exam i.e. NDA 1 2019 and NDA 2 2019 can find the complete details on NDA 1 2019 exam date, age limit, eligibility, application form, exam pattern, cut off and notification date below. The NDA I 2019 exam is held in the month of April 2019. The candidates can fill their application forms through the official website of UPSC and through the online mode. The candidates can find complete details about the form filling and latest updates regarding NDA on SSBCrack.

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NDA 1 2019 Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who are appearing for the NDA exam 2019 are advised to check all the details of the exam including the eligibility criteria. The details of the eligibility criteria are mentioned below:

NDA 1 2019 Nationality:

The candidates must be a:

  • a citizen of India , or
  • a subject of Bhutan, or
  • a subject of Nepal, or
  • a Tibetan refugee who came to India before the 01 January, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India.
  • Only unmarried candidates are allowed to write the NDA exam 2018.nda exam book

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Important Dates

  • Date of Notification – 09.01.2019
  • Last date of filling online form –  04.02.2019
  • Date of Examination – 21.04.2019
  • Expected month of result – July 2019
  • NDA 1 2019 Age Limit:
    • (For NDA I 2019): Age – The age range for NDA 1 2019 is from 2nd Jan 2000 to 2nd Jan 2003. The actual date of birth mentioned in your matriculation certificate will be taken as final. No other certificate or affidavit will be accepted. The candidates must be unmarried and only male candidates are eligible for it.

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    NDA 1 2019 Educational Qualifications:

    • For Indian Army wing of National Defence Academy: The candidates appearing for the exam must have passed or appearing class 12th from a recognized board or university.
    • For Air force and Indian Navy: The candidates must have passed or appearing class 12th with physics and Mathematics from a recognized board or university.

    NDA 1 2019 Exam date: April 2019

    NDA NA Exam (1) 2019

    • Important Dates
      • Date of Notification – 09.01.2019
      • Last date of filling online form –  04.02.2019
      • Date of Examination – 21.04.2019
      • Expected month of result – July 2019

    NDA 1 2019 Cut Off Marks

    Given below are the cutoff marks for NDA written exam from 2010 to 2014
    Year
    NDA-1 (Max Marks:900)
    NDA-2 (Max Marks:900)
    2010
    263
    193
    2011
    290
    253
    2012
    333
    322
    2013
    337
    313
    2014
    		  348  368

    NDA 1 2019 Exam Pattern

    The NDA exam consists of two papers: Mathematics and General ability test, below we have discussed both the papers in details.

    • Mathematics: The mathematics paper is of 300 marks and consist of multiple choice questions based on the syllabus of class 11th and 12th. The time allowed to write the paper is 2.5 hr.
    • General Ability: The General Ability test comprises of two section i.e. Section A and Section B. The section A is of English (200 marks) and Section B (400 marks) is of general knowledge.
    • The NDA 2019 admit card will be announced few weeks prior to the examination, in the official website of UPSC.
    • All the question are MCQ type and contain a negative marking for the wrong answers.
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AFCAT 2 2019 Notification and Exam Date [UPDATED]

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AFCAT 2 2019 NOTIFICATION AND EXAM DATE

Indian air force aspirants who are looking forward to apply for the AFCAT 2 2019 exam can look for the AFCAT 2 2019 Exam Date, Age Limit, Application Form, Exam Pattern, Cut Off in this post. Candidates can apply for AFCAT exam 2019 to join the flying branch, ground duty branch and technical branch of the Indian Airforce. The course for AFCAT 2 2019 will commence in July 2020.

Indian Air Force is going to publish the AFCAT 2 2019 notification in 01 June 2019 and the exam will be conducted in Aug 2019. Candidates who want to join the Indian air force flying branch, technical branch and GDOC, can apply for AFCAT 2 2019 in June. The AFCAT 2 2019 is the best way to join the Indian air force and it is conducted only by CDAC on behalf of Indian Air Force across many online exam centers.

Male and Female can apply for the AFCAT 2 2019 online at their website afcat.cdac.in. To get the maximum deserving candidates for the entries, the Airforce authorities have planned a selection eligibility criteria, which is different for the entries of the exam. AFCAT 2 2019 exam will be conducted at various online centre across the country. AFCAT 2 2019 has a question paper of 100 questions with 300 maximum marks. More details related to AFCAT 2 2019 is mentioned below:

AFCAT Events AFCAT 1 2019 AFCAT 2 2019
AFCAT Notification Date 1 December 2018 1 June 2019
AFCAT Online Application Date 1 December 2018 1 June 2019
AFCAT Application Last date December 2018 30 June 2019
AFCAT Admit Card date January 2019 August 2019
AFCAT Exam date February 2019  24 and 25 Aug 19
AFCAT  Result date declaration March 2019 October 2019

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AFCAT 2 2019 Branch And Course Number

  • Flying – (208/22F/SSC/M & W)
  • Ground Duty Technical – 207/22T/PC/ M and 207/22T/ SSC/M & W
  • Ground Duty Non-Technical – 207/22G/ PC/M and 207/22G/ SSC/M & W

AFCAT 2 2019  Eligibility Criteria

AFCAT 2 2019 Flying Branch

Age – Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2020 i.e. born between 02 July 1996 to 01 July 2000. (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years i.e. born between 02 July 1994 to 01 July 2000 (both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification

–    A graduate candidate with minimum 60% marks and must have scored minimum 60%marks in Maths and Physics in 10+2 in 12th standard.

–    B.Tech/ B.E candidates who have scored minimum 60% marks and have scored 60% marks in maths and physics in 10+2 in 12th standard are also eligible for it.

AFCAT 2 2019 Ground Duty Technical

Age – 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2020 i.e. born between 02 July 1994 to 01 July 2000 (both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification – The candidate must have B.Tech/ B.E degree in notified streams as mentioned in the official notification of the IAF with minimum 60% marks and have scored minimum 60% marks in Physics and Maths in 10+2 standard are eligible for technical entry.

AFCAT 2 2019 Ground Duty Non-Technical

Age – 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2020 i.e. born between 02 July 1994 to 01 July 2000 (both dates inclusive).

Educational Qualification

  • Administration and Logistics – Graduation degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
  • Accounts – B.Com Degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
  • Education – Post graduate degree (MBA / MCA or MA / M Sc degree in English / Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Statistics / International relations / International Studies / Defence Studies / Psychology / Computer Science / IT /Management / Mass Communication / Journalism / Public Relation) with minimum 50% marks, along with minimum 60% marks in graduation.

AFCAT 2 2019 Selection Procedure

  • The AFCAT exam is the first stage of the selection procedure. After clearing the exam, the candidates can opt the date and selection centres as per their choice on the portal at careerairforce.
  • The screening test is the first stage of the interview, which consists of verbal, nonverbal tests and a PPDT test. The selected candidates will stay at the centres for further selection tests and those who could not qualify it, would be set free on the same day.
  • The next stage consists of a personal interview, Psychology and GTO tests, PABT (for flying only), on the last day conference will be conducted after which, the final result is announced. The selected candidates are sent for medical examination.

AFCAT 2 2019 Online Exam Pattern

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AFCAT 2 2019 Important Dates

  • AFCAT 2 2019 online application will be published In June 2019
  • AFCAT 2 2019 online exam will be conducted in Aug 2019

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Conclusion – The candidates have significant time to prepare and compete for AFCAT 1 2019. Those who are appearing in their graduation course as mentioned above in the educational qualification criteria can target the exam. The exam comes with the moderate difficulty level and a strategically approach can bring marks over the cut-off.

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Cracked SSB Interview In 1st Attempt From Allahabad

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CRACKED SSB INTERVIEW IN 1ST ATTEMPT FROM ALLAHABAD

Hi all, I am Shreshth Bhardwaj. I got recommended from 14 SSB Allahabad in my first attempt for IMA 145th course. I’m going to share my experience from Day 0 till the Day 6 at Selection Centre East in Allahabad.

I come from a defence background. My father took a premature retirement as a Lt. Col., hence it was my chance to take the baton ahead and become a 2nd generation army officer. I had previously written the NDA-NA exam but could not clear the written. After my Engineering in Electronics and Communications from Indraprastha University, Delhi,  I wrote the CDS-2 2017 exam and cleared the written.

Day 0: My SSB reporting was on 3rd March. We reached the MCO and were taken to the Selection Centre. 130 people reported on that day and after document verification, first 60 people were given 14 SSB and rest 70 were given 34 SSB. We were sent to our lines. This was my first time staying alone and in the lines. I made my bed and slept off as I was very tired.

 

Day 1 : This was the day of the screening. I was very nervous as I had been reading about the whole process but I did not practice much as I was working at Accenture in Gurgaon. My chest number was 58. We were seated in Manoj Pandey testing hall. The JCO first explained us the Intelligence Test. We were given two tests. First test had 20 questions which had to be completed in 12 minutes. I was able to do 14-15 questions. The second test had 50 questions which had to be done in 30 minutes. I completed all of them before the 30 minute mark. They were easy questions. Just practising once all the types of questions will be more than sufficient.

The next was PPDT. The Officer explained us the whole process and a photo was shown to us for 30 secs. After that we had to write the story which consists of identifying the main character/characters and writing about the situation, what led to the situation and what will happen. This story had to be written in 4 minutes.

The picture shown to us was of a scene where there was a crowd. I perceived three main characters. They were Americans who had come to India for a vacation. I wrote about their visit to Har ki Paudi in Haridwar and how they were mesmerised by the diversity of India. I was able to write my story in 4 minutes.

After this the group discussion happened for the story. All freshers were in my group. There were 17 candidates in my group. The group discussion lasted for 5-6 mins.

We were told to wait for results. After an hour the results were declared. 24 out of 60 were screened in. My new chest number was 7.

This was followed with the forms filling. I had made friends with a few people there and it was good to see all of them screened in. I was relieved to get screened in and was looking forward for my stay in at the selection centre.

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Day 2

We had breakfast at 6am and were told to report near the testing hall by 7. This day was for Psychology tests. It started with TAT. We were shown 11 photos and the last one was a blank screen and had to write the story of whatever we can think of. My approach was simple. I questioned the picture as to why are the characters happy. This helped me in writing good positive stories. I was able to write all 12 stories in the given time.

Then came the dreaded WAT. I was least confident about this because I had not practiced much and my practice sessions were never completed as I would leave the test mid way. We were given the instructions and the test was started. To my surprise, I was able to do 55 out of 60 words and I was happy with my performance. I would advise everyone to take this as a psych test and not as something you mug up beforehand. Make sentences that showcase your personality.

After a small 10 mins break, we had the SRT. I took a lot of time in writing and I was able to do only 33 SRTs out of a possible 60. The Self Description Test was wherein we had to write Our opinion about ourselves, Parent’s opinion about me, friends opinion, teachers or colleagues opinion, and What I wish to be. This was easy as I had written it once in my practice session and I was able to write it in the given time.

PS: One golden rule to be followed in Psych Test is that one should be consistent throughout. For Eg, if your SD talks about you being a leader but in your WAT your sentences show you as a team member then there comes some inconsistency and that could go against you.ssb allahabad

Day 3

This day was for GTO. We got into our all Whites and had our fall in at 6:30 AM. I was very excited because I had read so much about the various activities and finally I could implement them.

First were two rounds of group discussions. We had to choose between two topics, the first was Arms Race in today’s world and the second one was FDI in India. Unanimously Arms Race was chosen. The group discussion lasted for 15mins. After this one topic was given and we had to discuss it. The topic was Unemployment in India. This again went for 15 mins. I had a really good GD. I was able to put my points and then group also acknowledged them.

This was followed by the Group Planning Exercise. We were given a map and the situation was that we a group of 8 had gone to a college project work to a national park and while returning we stopped by at a Dhaba. Some chain snatchers came a snatched a gold chain off a woman at the dhaba and ran to the village. At the same time at a nearby train crossing, a school bus with children got stuck and also a child fell in a dry well which needs urgent help. We were told to prepare a plan individually taking into consideration the time schedules and assuming relevant material at hand. After writing the individual plan we had to discuss among the group and come to a common plan accepted by all. I was nominated by the group to give the final plan which was agreed by everyone.ssb interview story 1

After GPE, we had the PGT. 4 obstacles had to be tackled with the help of a ramp, rope, a balli and weight which had to be transported all along. I was able to give some ideas as to how we tackle the obstacles with the help of the material. Wherever I could not give any idea, I helped anyone who had any idea about tackling the obstacle. This way I was Able to make my presence felt in the group.

We were able to complete 3 out of 4 obstacles and then were told to report to the Snake Race obstacle course. We had a snake-like structure and were told to compete against other groups by passing through the obstacles. Our war cry was ‘Har Har Mahadev’. My group won. We all were very happy as we were the freshers group and we defeated two repeaters groups.

Then came the HGT. The group was divided into two groups of 4 each and an obstacle was given which had to be completed. Same PGT materials were at our disposal. I was able to give a lot of ideas and we completed it in time.

Last was the Lecturette, I chose Indian Population as the topic and spoke on it for 3 mins. I was happy with my lecturette, I did miss a couple of points but I was able to talk effectively on the points I touched.

GTO was done for the day but I had my interview too on this day. I was told to report to the IO’s office. After waiting for 15-20 mins, I was called up. The interview started with pleasantries and then the IO asked me about my GTO tasks and how they went. He asked me to rate my performance out of 10. As I had a good GTO I told him that I’ll give myself 9. IO then fired questions on me regarding my family, education, teachers, achievements, sports activities, friends and since I was working, he asked me about my job, why do I want to leave it to join the defence forces. I was able to answer about everything he asked me. He did try to corner be by putting me in pressure situations during my interview but I told him the truth and was able to justify my stand. The interview went on for 40-50mins. He touched on some current affairs topics too and also since I come from a defence background, he asked me about my dad’s regiment and the work they do.

All in all I was happy about how I fared in the interview. One tip from my side would be, to be honest throughout. Even if one does not know any answer, he or she should be able to be honest and accept that you don’t know. One should not take just say random or half baked answers. For e.g., the IO asked me the full form of CCTV, I knew TV means Television but I had no idea about CC hence I told that I don’t know. This was consistent through out my interview.

I retired to my bed after the tiring day and was excited for next day’s job.ssb interview story

Day 4

This day we had the left over GTO tasks. First was the Individual Obstacles. I was able to complete by 9 out of 10. The one I could not was a 1 marker hence I was happy about my performance. This was followed by the Command Task. I was called by 2 other candidates to be their subordinates. I was very nervous when my turn came. I was given a tough obstacle wherein I had to pick a red coloured bucket in between a circle which a red boundary. Three poles were in the circle and there were 2 structures outside the circle. The material given was two ropes and one plank. Only the bucket’s handle was blue in colour which meant I had to place the plank in such a manner that I pick the bucket from its handle. I tried various approaches but could not complete the task in the given time. I was very disappointed and felt I had lost the opportunity to become an Indian Army officer. But then I realised I had one more task at hand and if I do that seamlessly I can stage a comeback. I gathered my energy and motivated myself to finish the day on a high and approached the FGT. The FGT obstacle was a fairly easy one and I took the lead and completed the obstacle in time.

PS: Staging a comeback is what the GTO is looking for. Everyone makes errors and fails but its how fast a person overcomes it and comes back to winning terms. I was able to show this quality. Also one should be able make his or her presence felt in the GTO tasks. GTO makes a fair image of all the candidates on Day 1 and he just confirms the image the next day. Hence being consistent is the key. In the Command Task one should not be a mere spectator and order from the Start line. You should get into the task at hand and help the subordinates.

After a mixed day, I was looking forward to the next day’s conference, the D-Day eagerly.

Day 5

The big day, Conference day. We all got up early, dressed smartly, polished our shoes and were ready to face our fate. This day all the assessors and the president of the board come together, share their scores and decide on the Candidate’s recommendation. We were given a closing address by my IO. He told us about how if not getting recommended is not the end of the world as Late Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam was not recommended by the SSB but went on to become the Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces as the President of India. With the closing remarks ending, we moved to the conference waiting room. Chest no1. Was called up and like this Chest no.6 was called and then was my turn. I waited for almost 15-20 mins before my chest no. was displayed and I went into the conference room. During this time I had butterflies in the stomach and was very nervous but at the same time thrilled to have reached this far in my very first attempt.

I went inside. The President of the board told me to sit and adjacent to him was my IO and around them other officers of the board. I only saw the President. He asked me about my stay and the places I visited in Allahabad. After that he asked me about my assessment of my performance. I told him that my interview went well and GTO Day 1 was good but GTO Day2 wasn’t so good. He asked me why and I explained to him my task and how I tried various approaches but failed and ran out of time. But I told him that I finished it on a high note by doing a very good FGT. He asked me about my Psych Tests and questioned me on the low number of SRTs attempted. He then gave me a Situation and asked my reaction to it. I gave the reaction and he then finished the conference with any suggestions and wished me luck. I came out with absolutely no idea how it went. I had heard it is a 2-3 mins exercise but it my case it went on for good 15-20 mins.

I waited for an hour for others to complete their conference and then the results were declared. The officer came and announced the results. 2 people got recommended out of 24 and I could not believe that I was one of the two to get recommended. My friend which I had met on the day of document verification got recommended with me and we were so happy and elated. Both of us had teary eyes and our dreams were fulfilled. I want to live that moment again and again.

As someone who got recommended in the first attempt my advice to all aspirants would be to have consistency in your performance. If you say you are a leader, one should show he or she is a leader. If you are a go-getter then get things done. Having this approach can help you a lot and I’m sure it will do wonder.

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