Just recently AFCAT released its official notification for application for AFCAT 1 2018, and the whole aspirant community went crazy – from tagging on fb to sharing on WhatsApp. But what was the big deal, you ask? It was AFCAT going online!
Yes, you read it. For the first ever time in the history of AFCAT, the test will be conducted online across various examination centers in India. This is not the only shocker for the aspirants. The exam, which used to be free of cost to apply, would be charged at 250/- INR per application. AFCAT is arguably one of the easiest competitive exams to crack.
This news broke out when online examination system for IAF was launched on 11th December 2017. IAF is now completely switching over to online testing of aspiring candidates from January 2018. The applications will be accepted from 15th December 2017.
The web portal for online examination – https://afcat.cdac.in/AFCAT/ was launched on the occasion. It was developed in collaboration with Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC).
MoS for Defence Subhash Bhamre inaugurated the examination web portal in presence of Air Marshal SB Deo, VCAS along with other senior Air Force Officers.
Selection system for Officers and Airmen cadre in the IAF has been continuously evolving and sustained efforts are in place to strengthen the testing system. Though the existing system is time tested and well proven, constraints of testing capacity and geographical reach were major limitations in according opportunity to all the deserving and eligible candidates from across the country especially to rural youth.
To improve upon the system and to make it more candidate friendly while enhancing organisational efficiency, the project was taken up on 31st October 2017 with C-DAC. It will be implemented with effect from January 2018.
Earlier IAF had hundred plus centres pan India for Officer cadre exam and fourteen centres for Airmen selection exams. Certain states / UTs did not have any testing centre. Consequently, candidates had to spend considerable time and resources on travelling to the testing centres. In the new system, there would be about 760 examination centres all over the country and the maximum distance a candidate would be required to travel now will be considerably less from the place of his/her residence. It will enable approximately four lakh candidates for Airmen selection and two lakh candidates for Officer’s selection, to appear in the exam every six months.
Along with AFCAT, online applications are invited for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission (PC)/Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-technical) Branches. Online applications are also invited for grant of PC/SSC for Flying Branch through NCC Special Entry Scheme and Meteorology Entry. These will be open to apply on the official website of IAF.
A cadet at the Officers Training Academy here died during a boxing bout after sustaining a “head injury”. Rony Scaria, a resident of Kerala, lost his life while on pre-commission training at the OTA Chennai, an official release said.
He sustained a head injury while participating in a boxing competition and was rushed to a private hospital, where an emergency surgery was also performed. He, however, could not gain “consciousness” and breathed his last at 04.55 PM yesterday, the release said.
Hailing him as a “sincere, dedicated and valiant gentleman cadet”, the release said Scaria’s father, M M Scaria, is an employee of State Bank of India in Idukki district. Scaria had joined the Academy in April. He was slated to become a commissioned officer in the Army in March 2018.
GC Rony Scaria
Military academies all over the world teach and train cadets in boxing as the sport develops self confidence, aggressive spirit and perseverance, which are essential qualities of a military leader, the release said. Boxing is an integral part of the OTA too, it said.
A sports medicine specialist is posted at the academy and the cadets wear protective gear of international standards during competitions, the release claimed. “The loss of Cadet Rony is therefore, most unfortunate,” it said.
“The family suffered an ‘irreparable loss’ and the Nation has lost a bright ‘young and brave budding officer cadet’,” the release added.
Indian army has published the list of shortlisted candidates for TGC 127 SSB interview. Candidates who have applied for Technical Graduate Course 127 on joinindianarmy can check if they are shortlisted or not. Indian army has already published the cutoff marks for TGC 127 course and candidates who are shortlisted based on cut off marks will be able to find their name on the list.
TGC 127 Age Limit: 20 to 27 years as on 01 Jul 2018 (Candidates born between 02 Jul 91 and 01 Jul 98, both dates inclusive). 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
Indian Airforce has published the most awaited notification of AFCAT 1 2019 which is going to held on 16 and 17 Feb 2019. Airforce aspirants who want to join the flying, technical and non-technical branch of the Indian air force can apply for AFCAT 1 2019 now from the official IAF portal of AFCAT. Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of this elite force as Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Online examination will be conducted on 16 Feb 19 and 17 Feb 19 for AFCAT exam. Candidates applying for AFCAT 1 2019 should ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility conditions for admission to the examination. Their admission at all the stages of examination viz. Written examination and SSB test will be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If on verification at any time before or after the written examination or AFSB Testing, it is found that they do not fulfil any of the eligibility conditions, their candidature will be cancelled by the IAF. Mere issue of Admit card/Call up letter to the candidate will not imply that his/her candidature has been finally accepted by Indian Air Force.
Entry, Branch, Course Number and Vacancies:
Disclaimer. Vacancies indicated are tentative and subject to change without notice. Actual intake would depend on organisational requirements, various cadre control mechanisms, availability of training slots and actual number of vacancies accruing in Jan 2020. No representation in this regard will be entertained. There are no intake conduct for Meteorology and Education branches for AFCAT 01/2019 for course commencing in January 2020.
Type of Commission:
Permanent Commission (PC) for Men. Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve till the age of superannuation in their respective branches as per their rank.
Short Service Commission (SSC) for Men & Women.
The engagement period for Flying Branch (Men and Women) SSC Officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Non extendable).
The initial tenure for Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) SSC Officers would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.
Flying Branch through AFCAT and NCC Special Entry: 20 to 24 years as on 01 Jan 2020 i.e. born between 02 January 1996 to 01 January 2000 (both dates inclusive).Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years i.e. born between 02 January 1994 to 01 January 2000 (both dates inclusive).
Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) Branch: 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jan 2020 i.e. born between 02 January 1994 to 01 January 2000 (both dates inclusive).
AFCAT 1 2019 Educational Qualifications
Flying Branch. Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2 level and
(a) Graduation with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
OR
(b) BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
OR
(c) Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Ground Duty (Technical) Branch. (aa) Aeronautical Engineer (Electronics) {AE (L)}. Candidates with a minimum of 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/ Technology from recognized University OR cleared Sections A and B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India or Graduate membership examination of the Institution of Electronics and Telecommunication Engineers by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. Aeronautical Engineer (Mechanical) {AE (M)}. Candidates with a minimum of 60% marks each in Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four years degree graduation/integrated post-graduation qualification in Engineering/Technology from recognised University OR cleared Sections A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India by actual studies with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches
(aa) Administration& Logistics. Graduate Degree (Minimum three years degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
(ab) Accounts. B.Com Degree (Minimum three years degree course) from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
(ac) Education. MBA/ MCA or MA/ MSc degree in English/ Physics/ Mathematics/ Chemistry/ Statistics/ International relations/ International Studies/ Defence Studies/ Psychology/ Computer Science/ IT/ Management/ Mass Communication/ Journalism/ Public Relation with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together in Post-Graduation (Minimum two years programme) and 60% marks in graduation, (both recognized by UGC/ Competent Accreditation Authority). For integrated courses (single degree without permission to exit and lateral entry), the minimum duration must be as per prevailing UGC guidelines with a minimum of 50% marks in
aggregate of all papers put together.
NCC Special Entry (Flying Branch): NCC Air Wing Senior Division ‘C’ certificate acquired on or after 01 Jan 17 is mandatory. Candidates should have mandatorily passed with a minimum of 60% marks each in Maths and Physics at 10+2. Graduates with minimum three years degree course in any discipline from a recognized University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent. OR BE/B Tech degree (Four years course) from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent OR Candidates who have cleared Section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Meteorology: Post Graduate Degree in any Science stream/ Mathematics/ Statistics/Geography/Computer Applications/Environmental Science/ Applied Physics/ Oceanography/Meteorology/Agricultural Meteorology/Ecology & Environment /Geo-physics/Environmental Biology with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together (Provided Maths and Physics were studied at Graduation Level with a minimum of 55% marks in each).
How to Apply for AFCAT 1 2019: Aspirants for IAF are required to apply online by using the link https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in, or https://afcat.cdac.in. Aadhaar Card is mandatory for online registration. All applicants whose applications are submitted by due date will be called at one of the examination centres for AFCAT scheduled on either 16 February 2019 (Saturday) or 17 February 2019 (Sunday). It is mandatory for the candidates opting for Ground Duty (Technical) branch to appear in both AFCAT as well as Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT).
AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION ONLINE TEST (AFCAT-02/2018) FOR FLYING BRANCH AND GROUND DUTIES (TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL)/ NCC SPECIAL ENTRY/ METEOROLOGY ENTRY FOR COURSES COMMENCING IN JULY2019 Date for submission of Online Applications: 16 Jun 18 to 15 Jul 18.
(Indian Air Force career websitehttps://careerindianairforce.cdac.in or https://afcat.cdac.in)Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (male and women) to be part of this elite force as Class 1 Gazetted Officers in Flying, Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Online examination will be conducted on 18 Aug 18 and 19 Aug 18 for AFCAT exam.
Candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility conditions for admission to the examination. Their admission at all the stages of examination viz. written examination and SSB test will be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If on verification at any time before or after the written examination or AFSB Testing, it is found that they do not fulfil any of the eligibility conditions, their candidature will be cancelled by the IAF.
Type of Commission
(a) Permanent Commission (PC) for Male. Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve till the age of superannuation in their respective branches as per their rank.
(b) Short Service Commission (SSC) for Male& Women.
(i) The engagement period for Flying Branch (Male and Women) SSC Officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Non-extendable).
(ii) The initial tenure for Ground Duty (Technical & Non-Technical) SSC Officers would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.
INVITES INDIAN CITIZENS (MEN AND WOMEN) TO BE A PART OF THE INDIAN AIR FORCE AS COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN FLYING AND GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL) BRANCHES. REGISTRATION FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS THROUGH https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in or https://afcat.cdac.in WILL OPEN ON 16 DEC 17 AND CLOSE ON 23 JAN 18
Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in January 2019 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission (PC) / Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-technical) Branches. Online applications are also invited for grant of PC/SSC for Flying Branch through NCC Special Entry Scheme and Meteorology Entry.
Type of Commission
(a) PC for Men. Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve till the age of superannuation as per their branch and rank.
(b) SSC for Men & Women.
(i) The engagement period for Flying Branch SSC officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Not extendable).
(ii) The initial tenure for SSC officers in Ground Duty (Tech and Non-tech) Branches would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to willingness, suitability, service requirements and availability of vacancies.
Age
(a) Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years as on 01 January 2019 i.e. born between 02 January 1995 to 01 January 1999. (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 January 1993 to 01 January 1999 (both dates inclusive).
(b) Ground Duty (Technical/Non-technical) Branches. 20 to 26 years as on 01 January 2019 i.e. born between 02 January 1993 to 01 January 1999 (both dates inclusive).
Training
Training will commence in the first week of January 2019 for all courses at Air Force Academy Dundigal (Hyderabad). The duration of training for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) Branches is 74 weeks and that of Ground Duty (Non-technical) Branches is 52 weeks at Air Force Training Establishments. PAN Card, Aadhaar card and account in SBI/ Nationalised Bank is mandatory at the time of joining Air Force Academy (AFA).
Pay (As per 7 CPC): Flying officer – Rs. 56100 – 110700. Flight cadets shall receive a fixed stipend of Rs 56,100/- per month for the period of training.
Conduct of Online Testing for AFCAT Examination and Fee Structure: For the first time, online testing will be conducted for AFCAT entry in various AFCAT centers. Candidates registering for AFCAT entry will have to pay an amount of Rs. 250/- as examination fee. However, candidates registering for Meteorology entry and NCC Special entry are not required to pay any amount. Details of conduct, examination centres and mode of payment are given in the notification.
Source: HT Chandrakant Acharya, hailing from Jagat Singh Pur near Cuttack, Orissa, won the prestigious sword of honour, given to the overall best cadet of the academy. He also won the gold medal given to the officer who stands first in order of merit.
“I know I will have to keep up the hard work in the future to keep up this performance”, he said.
Chandrakant said that he always wanted to join the Indian army and for that he had joined the prestigious Rashtriya Indian Military College (RIMC), a government military school in Dehradun.
“It took a lot of hard work behind this success. There was little relaxation and more work as I always wanted to excel in the training,” said Acharya.
His father, Ajoy Kumar Acharya, associate professor of Botany in Cuttack, said that his son had made them proud with the double achievement. “We always believed in his capabilities and prowess and he has proved his worth.”
His brother, Suryakant Acharya, chemical engineer in Karnataka, also expressed joy at the achievement of his brother.
Are you searching for career opportunity after qualifying CDS? This is highly searched query of almost every UPSC CDS qualifier. As we know, CDS is the most sought and premium after examination but a few candidates know completely about the multiple career options. This is the common question comes is students mind who are preparing for CDS examination. Here, we are going to discuss about what is CDS and which kinds of career opportunity you will get after qualifying CDS.
What is CDS?
CDS is a Common Defence Service Examination which is conducted by the UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) twice in a year to recruit candidates to fill the vacant posts of Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Officers Training Academy, and Indian Air Force Academy. The CDS exam notification released two times in a year for CDS 1 and CDS 2 examination and examination conducted after 3 months of notification declaration. This year CDS 1 2018 Exam notification released on 8th November 2017 and examination is set to be held on 4th Feb 2018. CDS 2 2018 notification will be released on 8th Aug and examination is set to be held on 18th Nov 2018. According to the UPSC examination calendar. A huge number of candidates have applied for this examination and studying for CDS preparation for upcoming exam. That’s why they want to know career opportunity after qualifying CDS exam.
Most of students try to be selected for indian defence department, but some students wants to get higher education after qualified UPSC CDS exam. Candidates can do some courses of Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy, Officers Training Academy, Indian Air Force Academy, Air Force Academy, and more related to this department. Many recruitment department release recruitment yearly to recruit candidates in the defence and police department. Therefore, candidates are advised to do higher education in the defence police service department.
Career Opportunity After Qualifying CDS, Job Opportunity After CDS
There are many job opportunity available for candidates who have qualified UPSC CDS Exam. Candidates can get more job opportunity in Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Indian Coast Guard. The main thing is that both male and female candidates can apply for it. Here we have mentioned the complete details about the Indian Military Academy (IMA), Officers Training Academy, Air Force Academy, Indian Naval Academy (INA), Officers Training Academy such as salary, Job Profile, Rank and Promotions, etc.
UPSC CDS Officer Job Profile and Salary: As we know, UPSC CDS 1 2018 application form released and a huge number of candidates applied for it. Therefore, candidates are starting their conversation about What is the career opportunity after CDS, How much salary will be paid after selection, What are the benefits and allowances for the job Profile, etc. Here we will help you to know everything, so, let’s have a look at expected salary
Expected Salary of Indian Navy & Airforce Officer
Rank
Pay Band (Expected Salary)
Lt. to Major
Rs 15,600-39,100 ( PB-3 )
Lt. Col. to Major Gen.
Rs 37,400-67,000 ( PB-4 )
Lt. Gen. HAG Scale
Rs 67,000/- ( annual increment @ 3% ) – 79.000
HAG Scale* (* Admissible to 1/3rd of total strength of Lt. Gens)
Rs 75,500/- ( annual increment @ 3% ) – 80,000
VCO / AS / Army Cdr / Lt Gen ( NFSG )
Rs 80,000/- ( Fixed )
COAS
90,000/- ( Fixed )
Expected Monthly Salary of Indian Army Officer
RANK
Grade Pay
Pay Bands
MSP
LIEUTENANT
5400
PB-3/15600-39100
6000
CAPTAIN
6100
PB-3/15600-39100
6000
MAJOR
6600
PB-3/15600-39100
6000
LT COLONEL
8000
PB-4/37400-67000
6000
COLONEL
8700
PB-4/37400-67000
6000
BRIGADIER
8900
PB-4/37400-67000
6000
MAJOR GENERAL
10000
PB-4/37400-67000
NIL
UPSC CDS Officer other Allowances
Highly Active Field Area Allowance: Rs 6,780/- to Rs 8,400/- p.m
Compensatory Modified Field Area Allowance: Rs 1,600/- to Rs 2,000/- p.m
Compensatory Field Area Allowance: Rs 4,200/- to Rs 5,200/- p.m
Transport allowance: Rs. 3,200/- + DA thereon pm in A-1/A class cities and Rs. 1,600/- + DA thereon pm at other places shall be admissible to officers
High Altitude Allowance: Rs 1,060 p.m. to Rs 11,200 pm
Dearness Allowances(DA): Admissible at the same rates and under the same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers from time to time
Kit Maintenance Allowance: Rs 400/- per month
Siachen Allowance: Rs 14,000/- per month
Uniform Allowance: Initially for one time kit at Rs 14,000/-
In the cds exam, female candidates can only apply for the Officers Training Academy (OTA) exam. The other three the IMA-Indian Military Academy, AFA-Air force Academy and the NA-Naval Academy, are only male candidates. Candidates will be eligible for the NCC Special entry examination.
Candidates can get better life in Indian Army job if they have dare to join the Indian Army. After releasing the 7th pay commission, the pay scale of an Indian army officer will be increased. In addition to, there are multiple allowances for Indian army officers. For the reason that 7th pay commission has already been constituted by the Government and the pay scales of all Central Government employees will be increased and when the recommendations of the 7th Pay Commission are finalised and will be approved by the Indian Government.
Job Opportunity After CDS
As we have provided many things related to the job opportunity after qualifying CDS exam. We hope, this article will help you to solve your query. Here, you can check the career opportunity after qualifying CDS along with CDS exam basic details and higher education options after UPSC CDS exam.
Source: TOI Barnana Gunnaya couldn’t stop his eyes from welling up with tears as he saw his son Giri Barnana Yadagiri in an Army officer’s uniform at the Indian Military Academy’s passing out parade in Dehradun on Saturday.
Gunnaya, who till recently used to work as a daily wager earning Rs 100 per day in a cement factory in Hyderabad, didn’t even know till a day before the parade that his son was being commissioned as an officer.
“My father is a very simple man. He thought that I was getting into the Army as a soldier. In fact, he told me I was making a huge mistake by leaving a highly-paid software job to join the Army,” said Yadagiri, who overcame extreme financial difficulties to become a software engineer from the International Institute of Information Technology in Hyderabad. After refusing a job offer from Union Pacific Rail Road, a US-based company, and saying no to a call from IIM Indore — where he had secured admission after scoring 93.4 percent in the CAT exam — Yadagiri decided to “follow my heart and serve the country.”
On Saturday, with his proud parents watching with misty eyes, he received the IMA’s prestigious silver medal for standing first in the order of merit in the Technical Graduate Course, which paves the way for cadets with a technical background to join the Army’s engineering units. Recounting the struggles that he had to undergo before savouring this moment, the young officer who sustained his studies through government scholarships, told TOI, “I have seen days when my father earned only Rs 60 after a day’s hard work and my mother who is afflicted with polio clean office tables to make both ends meet.”
Despite having seen such financial hardships, he says he was never tempted by money. “I had the option of sticking to the corporate world and making a lot of money but that was not where my heart lay. The kind of mental satisfaction one gets by working for the motherland cannot be replaced by any amount of money.”
On what he is looking forward to most after achieving his dream of becoming an Army officer, the young man who loves public speaking and reading books, said, “The basic character of hard work is already there in my genes. I will ensure that I fulfill my duties in a manner that makes the country proud by working in the defence research and development stream.”
The passing out parade of the Indian Military Academy (IMA) will be held Saturday at the grounds in front of the famed Chetwode Building.
A total of 409 Indian gentleman cadets will complete the ‘last step’ on the edge of the Chetwode Building before being commissioned as lieutenants in the army. Bangladesh army chief General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq will review the parade. IMA commandant Lt. Gen. SK Jha will accompany Gen. Huq.
Uttarakhand, a relatively small state, is again high on the list with 38 gentleman cadets. Neighbour Uttar Pradesh has the most representatives with 76. Haryana will have 58 army officers this time, followed by Bihar 25, Rajasthan 23, Delhi 22, Madhya Pradesh 19 and West Bengal 6. There will be 2 officers from Gujarat. Mizoram and Nagaland will send 1 officer each to the army.
Another 78 gentleman cadets from Afghanistan, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Nepal, Bhutan, Maldives, Sri Lanka will also graduate to become officers in the armies of their respective countries. Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) Darbara Singh, a retired army personnel who lives in Mohali, will be a special invitee. Singh has earned fame for his stint as an instructor at the National Defence Academy, Pune.
A total of 409 gentlemen cadets, including those from abroad, completed the Passing out Parade on Saturday at the Indian Military Academy before being commissioned into the armies of their respective countries after completing the autumn training course.
The gentlemen cadets had been in the IMA for around one and a half year. Seventy-eight cadets from Maldives, Tajikistan, Kazakhstan, Afghanistan, Bhutan, Nepal and Sri Lanka also graduated from the IMA.
Early in the morning, the gentleman cadets assembled in the drill square of the Chetwode Building where they conducted the march past to the military tunes of “Colonel Bogey” and “Sare jahan se achha’. The parade was reviewed by Bangladesh army chief General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq.
The Chief of Army staff Banner was handed over to the Nowshera company for being overall first among 16 companies. The coveted sword of honour went to Chandrakant Acharya, who also won the Gold medal bestowed to the cadet standing first in Order of Merit. The silver medal went to Amarpreet Singh Dhatt.
The Silver medal for the gentleman cadet standing first in order of merit in the Technical Graduate Course was given to Barnna Yadagiri. Alexandar Simonaitis from Kazakhstan was awarded the Silver medal for standing first in order of merit among foreign gentleman cadets.
Subedar Major (Honorary Captain) Darbara Singh witnessed the parade as a special invitee. Darbara Singh is a legend to many officers for whom he has been the disciplinarian instructor at the National Defense Aacademy, Pune.
After the Pipping Ceremony held at the Somnath stadium in the south campus, IMA commandant Lt Gen SK Jha urged the newly commissioned officers to set high goals in life and not to be deterred by obstacles. “Sky is the limit for you,” he said, reminding them that the training they received was among the best in the world.
Lt Gen Mohammed Sharif Yaftali, Chief of General Staff, Afghan Army reviewed the Passing Out Parade at Officers Training Academy, Gaya. 166 Cadets of TES-30 and SCO-39 courses including Assam Rifles & Foreign Cadets passed out on 9 December 2017.
487 Cadets of 141 Regular, 124 Technical Graduate & 25 UES Course including 78 Foreign Cadets passed out from IMA, Dehradun on 9 December 2017. General Abu Belal Muhammad Shafiul Huq, Chief of Army Staff, Bangladesh Army reviewed the Parade.
