Lt. Gen. Sanjay Kumar Jha today took over as the 48th Commandant of the prestigious Indian Military Academy (IMA). A highly decorated soldier, Lt. Gen. Jha, an alumnus of the National Defence Academy and IMA, was commissioned into the 17th battalion of the Sikh regiment on Dec 13, 1980.
In an illustrious career spanning more than 36 years, the officer has held various staff, instructional and command appointments. He has commanded a Rashtriya Rifles battalion, an Assam Rifles sector and a Mountain Division in the northeast. Lt. Gen. Jha has been bestowed upon a number of awards for his sustained hard work and meritorious service.
6 Inspiring Facts About Lt Gen Jha
Lt Gen Jha, a highly decorated soldier, is an alumni of National Defence Academy and Indian Military Academ. He was commissioned into the 17th Battalion the Sikh Regiment on December 13, 1980.
In an illustrious career spanning a period of more than 36 years, the officer has held various Staff, Instructional and Command appointments. He has commanded a Rashtriya Rifles Battalion, an Assam Rifle Sector and a Mountain Division in the North East. He has held positions like Brigade Major of an Infantry Brigade, General Staff Officer 1 (Operations) of a Mountain Division, Director Military Operations, Brigadier General Staff (Operations) of a Command, Deputy Additional Chief of Integrated Defence Staff at Headquarters Integrated Defence Staff, Additional Director General of Perspective Planning and Director General of Perspective Planning at Integrated Head Quarters of Ministry of Defence (MoD).
Gen Jha
Lt General Jha has also held instructional appointments at Indian Military Academy, Indian Military Training Team (Bhutan) and Army War College. He has served as Deputy Commander and Chief of Staff of an Infantry Brigade in the United Nation Mission at Congo.
The General officer has excelled in various professional courses during his service and has many achievements to his credit. The new IMA Commandant is a Graduate of the Defence Services Staff College, Higher Command Course and National Defence College.
IMA Cadets
He has been accorded with the GOC-in-C Commendation Card (twice), VCOAS Commendation Card, Sena Medal, Yudh Seva Medal and Ati Vishist Seva Medal (AVSM).
The General officer is also the Colonel of the Sikh Regiment. He was General Officer Commanding in Chief of a Corps in the North East, before assuming the present appointment.
It is a prominently recognized fact that every individual cannot possess all the masterly traits (OLQs) of his/her overall personality. Henceforth, some qualities may be stronger than the others and even an important peculiar quality may be weak or just missing. It is also not so easy to find a candidate of personality pattern exactly fitting the requirements of an assessor, however, it is possible to find a personality trait which is close to the desired standards.
Armed Forces assessors also face similar situations where it is quite possible to find a candidate who lacks a few qualities, maybe, due to factors which were not in his/her control and if an opportunity is provided he/she may develop these qualities.
SSBs receive candidature of aspirants from all walks of life, and candidates are first assessed by each of the three assessors (the Psychologist, Group Testing Officer, and the Interviewing Officer) on their actual performance with the relevant tests employed. This assessment or evaluation is termed as PRESENT LEVEL and represents the obvious performance of the candidates.
Therefore, each assessor considers the various factors related to candidate’s ability to profit from the training and decides to the extent to which he is likely to improve upon his present level, and awards him the necessary credit for the same. This term is called as TRAINABILITY. It is the ability of the person to benefit from the training imparted to him, thereby developing the possible potential. It, when added to the present level, determines the candidates PREDICTIVE LEVEL. This level is regarded as the true index of the level the candidate is anticipated to achieve after training.
Several studies have been carried out by the Defence Institute of Psychological Research and also members of the selection boards that Trainability depends on the following factors:
Demonstrated Intelligence/Officers intelligence rating (OIR): A candidate having a higher intellectual level, higher IQ, Innovativeness, creativity has higher training potential. As we know that we require dynamic officers hence while assessing the trainability, the stress is given on effective intelligence. Trainability is highest in the case of NDA cadets, being very young.
Age: Another factor that decides about the trainability of the individual is the age. The younger the age, more will be the trainability, therefore a candidate of adolescent age group is more transformable and moldable than an adult who has already developed his/her distinct abilities, attributes, and attitudes. Trainability is least in the case of Regimental Commission candidates. Moreover, Tech entry/AEC who join after UG/PG also have less trainability.
Socio Economic background/Environment: Candidates from comparatively weaker socio economic strata are likely to progress faster during training than others who belong to a financially sound background. This is because at the training institutions they get better environmental facilities for development of their latent abilities than they had at their home/school or college whereas candidates from well-to-do backgrounds have already availed these facilities and cannot benefit much from the training. Individuals with adequate insight learn all the time by mere exposure to an environment. Some have positive influences, while others draw an erroneous conclusion from the same premise. To some extent, it reverses the factors of age, training facilities and duration of training. In our context, this has been proved by a number of cadets whose performance in academics was very low on merit or even relegated by a term or two for being weak but have gone on to become exemplary warriors.
Circumstantial “Kick”: There are many amongst us who also learn through compulsions of extreme situations. Many lessons are taught through deaths of near ones, accidents, defeats, separations, depressions, etc. which no amount of imagination can teach.
Insight: If the candidate knows his capabilities, aptitude/weaknesses/drawbacks, he has better insight and motivation to not only overcome the same but also improve further. Therefore, an individual who knows himself/herself well is likely to benefit more from training than an individual who is ignorant about himself/herself. So a candidate with a better insight has higher training potential, rather than a candidate who overestimates himself/herself.
Motivation: It is the driving force present in the candidate. It can be determined from the goal of the individual, how he/she attempts to reach the goal, what is the outcome, whether he/she is optimistic or pessimistic. The greater the necessity or urge for a career in the Armed Forces present in the candidate, the greater the likelihood of his proficiency in training would be. Swami Vivekananda said, “Awake, arise, and stop not till you reach your goal”.
Will to improve: This factor also helps in deciding the trainability as to how enthusiastic an individual is to improve himself/herself. “More the keenness to improve more will be the trainability”.
Duration of Training: Duration also affects to some degree as the NDA candidates get more trainability marks than that of other entries because their training period is over four years whereas, an OTA entry would be trained in just 9 months, hence would get less trainability marks.To sum up, Trainability is a crucial factor while recommending the candidate at the SSB. Therefore, while awarding trainability marks the above points are kept in mind. A negative and goalless candidate will not benefit much from the training and hence should not be awarded any trainability marks.
Many candidates who were not able to take AFCAT 2 2017 written exam on 27 Aug 2017 due to riot like situations in the affected areas, can attend the AFCAT 2 2017 exam again. As we have informed earlier to those candidates who were facing issues during AFCAT 2 2017 exam to reach the AFCAT centres, to contact AFCAT cell via email and explain their problems. Now, AFCAT cell is sending emails/sms to all such candidates who were not able to take up the AFCAT 2 2017 exam.
Official Statement:
In order to afford another opportunity to those candidates who could not appear in AFCAT 02/2017 at any one of the 14 centres identified in Haryana and Punjab, on 27 Aug 2017 due to the then prevailing security unrest, Indian Air Force has planned a supplementary AFCAT on 17 Sep 2017 (Sunday). The 14 exam centres are Ambala-1 & 2, Adampur-1 & 2, Amritsar, Barnala, Bhatinda, Chandigarh- 1,2,3 & 4, Halwara, Sarsawa and Sirsa.
Candidates assigned to one of these 14 centres, who could not appear for the AFCAT 02/2017 on 27 Aug 2017 and wish to appear for the supplementary exam, are to report to their previously allotted exam centre at the time specified in the Admit Card (any change in the address of the centres or time will be notified separately through email/ SMS).
Any other resident of Punjab and Haryana (allotted other centres) who could not appear in AFCAT 02/2017 due to the security unrest, as well as candidates who could not appear in the same exam due to the flood situation in the North East (Guwahati has been earmarked as a centre for the supplementary test), should send their request through email (to [email protected]) with details of Name, AFCAT Number, AFCAT Centre and Branch (if appearing for EKT). These details are required to be forwarded by a date not later than 10 Sep 2017. Requests received after this date will not be entertained. Name of the place, exact address of the centre and time of reporting will be notified separately through email/ SMS. No fresh admit card will be issued for the supplementary test. No request from candidates for
These details are required to be forwarded by a date not later than 10 Sep 2017. Requests received after this date will not be entertained. Name of the place, exact address of the centre and time of reporting will be notified separately through email/ SMS. No fresh admit card will be issued for the supplementary test. No request from candidates for change of centre will be entertained. Candidates who wish to appear in the supplementary test should be in possession of the Admit Card already issued, with original ID proof for verification and a copy of notification received through email. All other instructions as given in the Admit Card are to be strictly adhered to.
Candidates who have already appeared in AFCAT 02/2017 are not eligible for the supplementary test, and should not attempt to appear again which may lead to cancellation of candidature.
Official Email:
Dear Candidate,
1. In order to afford another opportunity to those candidates who could not appear in AFCAT 02/2017 at 14 centres identified in Haryana and Punjab, on 27 Aug 2017 due to the then prevailing unrest, Indian Air Force has planned a supplementary AFCAT on 17 Sep 2017 (Sunday). The 14 exam centres are Ambala-1 & 2, Adampur-1 & 2, Amritsar, Barnala, Bhatinda, Chandigarhā?”1,2,3 & 4, Halwara, Sarsawa and Sirsa.
2. Candidates assigned to one of these 14 centres, who could not appear for the AFCAT 02/2017 on 27 Aug 2017 and wish to appear for the supplementary test, are to report on 17 Sep 2017 to the exam centre (Chandigarh-4), at the allotted time, as mentioned in the original admit card. No fresh admit card will be issued for the supplementary test. Any change in the address of the centres will be notified separately through registered email/ sms. No request from candidates for change of centre will be entertained.
3. Candidates who wish to appear in the supplementary test should be in possession of the Admit Card already issued with original ID proof for verification and a copy of this email. All other instructions as given in the Admit Card are to be strictly adhered to.
4. Candidates who have already appeared in AFCAT 02/2017 on 27 Aug 2017, are not eligible for the supplementary test to be held on 17 Sep 2017, and should not attempt to appear again which may lead to cancellation of candidature.
Regards, AFCAT Cell
AFCAT 2 2017 Supplementary Exam Centres
Ambala-1 & 2,
Adampur-1 & 2,
Amritsar,
Barnala,
Bhatinda,
Chandigarh 1,2,3 & 4,
Halwara,
Sarsawa and
Sirsa.
AFCAT 2 2017 Re Exam Date: 17 Sep 2017
Note: Candidates who have already appeared in AFCAT 02/2017 on 27 Aug 2017, are not eligible for the supplementary test to be held on 17 Sep 2017
A career in the Indian armed forces is different from all other career options. Only a defence services lover can understand and feel the urge to serve the nation. For these defence aspirants, all their dreams, talks, daily routine, everything revolves around the Indian military. At the time when most of the kids think of being a fashionista, styling hair, busy wearing branded clothes, clicking selfies, and what not; a defence lover yearns for the Uniform. They eat, sleep, rave envisaging their life serving the Indian Military.
Even before joining the services, they already carry that peculiar sense of passion, patriotism and pride in their gestures. Not easily swayed by the shackles in their pathways and fighting it all as a tough rock. They are already warriors, in the truest sense! Individuals who live their dream every day can never be a loser in life, if or not they end up with the opportunity to serve the nation, they shall always be tough fighters. And this is because they don’t know such things like giving up.
While any other individual would want to settle for a good, decent job with a handsome package, Defence lovers fantasize an utterly unconventional and offbeat goal. After all, how many want to desert their comfortable lifestyles and join a service of everyday life threatening dangers & risks and yet so adventurous and full of pride? Well, not everybody possesses the will to do so. Individuals with a warrior’s heart, a zealous mind, and a spirited soul long to fulfill that moral obligation of serving the nation once in their lifetime.
Let’s read some features which we find only in Defence aspirants that separate them from the crowd:
Izzat or Respect is a very important title for the defence aspirants. Even before joining the services, they have willingly learned to earn it from their family, relatives, friends, and other people. The glint of spark that you see in their eyes when they tell you about their dreams of earning the Prestige and Honour of the Indian Armed Forces, that is when they get those goosebumps and realize that they are halfway there to achieving their goal.
Crew Cut, whether you take it as a trend or discipline; Defence aspirants always try to maintain that crew cut even if they are not selected.
Early risers. All defence aspirants try to follow the discipline of waking up early in the morning, especially months before their SSB. 😉
Strong yearning. They have this strong desire to join the forces and dream about it all day and night. They talk about it all the time. All their conversations reflect something related to the military. They have full knowledge of the Armed Forces, MIlitary Intelligence of around the world. They love to stay up to date about all the current happenings.
Defence aspirants commonly have a one-dimensional view of the world. They envision everything with one perspective of fighting out terror.
Wearing that golden rim black Ray-Ban while coming out of their Service Gypsy is a dream of all defence aspirants.
A military officer was asked, “Sir, how much do you earn?” And the reply from the officer was,” Roughly a hundred Salutes every day!” All defence aspirants desire to say this line some day.
The dream to buy a Royal Enfield or some sports bike might be, is cherished only by the military lovers.
Sukhoi Su-30 MKI or BMW/Audi? Obviously, a defence aspirant would dream of Su-30 MKI more than BMWs and Audi! A Fauji Gypsy means more than anything to them than these luxury cars.
They dream of saving millions of lives by putting theirs on line.
Only a defence aspirant would crave for stars or stripes on their Uniforms.
This one is my favorite! All military aspirants imagine each possible scenarios of gun fighting with terrorists, neutralizing them, saving the lives of civilians and diffusing bombs.
They have already visualized how their SSB personal interview would go and what their reply would be when the Interviewing officer asks ” Why do you want to join Army/Air Force/Navy?”.
They fancy a life less ordinary and want to live the most lavish life!
Once in a while, all of defence aspirants picture about doing RAGDA(Punishment given to Cadets at Academy).
All of them envision themselves wearing that Olive Green Uniform. Uniform alone gives them the feeling of pride and prestige.
They have crossed ANTIM PAGa million times in their dreams. Goosebumps? 🙂
Only a defence aspirant would feel this when the parents don those stars on their child’s shoulders on the day of passing out parade (POP). Proud and overwhelming moment!
That OTA song, “Josh hai, Humme jaan hai..“, is a dream of military lovers; to sing it along with other cadets while being at the academy.
At that delicate age when kids around them are busy saying “I love you”, defence aspirants probably prefer saying “National Defence Academy”. Well, how many of you find these stimulating features in yourself?
Lieutenant Commander Anil Raina, son of Chander Parkash Raina of Miran Sahib, became the first officer from Jammu to lead a Naval contingent during a Republic Day Parade. He is the first officer from Marine Commandos to lead a Naval Contingent in 2016.
He is presently posted at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, Kerala as Squadron Commander.
Born in a lower middle class family, with father as a shopkeeper and mother a housewife, Anil joined Navy as Recruit after matriculation to support the family even as he was school topper in class 10th in 1999.
While working in Navy, he completed Plus 2 in Correspondence and by his hard work, got selected in Commission Exam in Navy in 2001. He joined Navy Academy Goa in 2002 with Plus Two NDA/Naval Academy Entry Cadets.
During the three-year training at Naval Academy, Anil achieved various special awards and feats. He became second Cadet in the history of Naval Academy to win Best Tenderfooter and Best Typhooner Awards in the rigorous Jungle Training camps (Camp Tenderfoot happens in the first year and Camp typhoon happens in second year; Only one cadet is selected as best cadet of whole camp).
Current Affairs questions will be from last 5-7 months (for AFCAT, NDA, CDS, TA)
He was also awarded +2 (Plus Two) grading in Parade Training, the highest grading that a cadet can achieve in his whole training of three years. Only one or two cadets in a course get this. He won Award of Best Master of ceremony for five times during Inter Squadron Dramatics Competition and remained as Chief Editor of Naval Academy’s prestigious Magazine ‘AHOY’ for three terms. He Passed out with the Chief of Naval Staff Trophy for Best Cadet in Seamanship in 2005.
Anil represented his Squadron in Inter Squadron Water Polo, Football, Hockey, Volleyball and X-Country Running. He passed out with the Degree of B Sc in Naval Sciences from Goa University.
He led Indian Navy contingent during SAIL Parade at Bremerhaven Germany in 2005, as a Sea Cadet from INS Tarangini (the SAIL training ship of Navy), along with other countries of world and the contingent was awarded the Smartest Crew Trophy.
He commanded the Passsing Out Parade of Sea Cadets On Board Naval Ship INS TIR in December 2005 and passed out as a Midshipman.
Anil Raina got commissioned in July 2006, after completion of total four years of training. He volunteered to join combat diving course of ten months at Navy Diving School Kochi, Kerala. He got selected for course and passed out with the trophy of Best Diver of the course in November 2007. He became first Combat Diving Officer in Navy from J&K.
Thereafter, he volunteered to join Navy special forces, Marine Commandos (MARCOS) and got selected for the course in 2008. Passed out in January 2009 with award of Best Commando in physicals and became first officer in Marine Commandos from J&K. He was awarded On the Spot Commendation by Commander-in-Chief Eastern Naval Command for counter terrorist operations in Kashmir in 2013. In 2015, he was awarded On the Spot Commendation by Commander-in-Chief Southern Naval Command for professional excellence.
He also led the Indian Navy contingent at Rajpath during Republic Day Parade on January 26.
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).
The AFCAT 2 2018 will be the second opportunity served by the IAF to all the Air force aspirants. 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. The qualifying exam will be same for all the aspirants except the candidates, who had applied for the technical entry. They will have to clear an EKT test apart from the qualifying exam. The highlights of the AFCAT 2 2108 are:-
Disclaimer: The vacancies indicated are tentative and subject to changew ithout notice. Actual intake would depend on organisational requirements, various cadre control mechanisms, availability of training slots and actual number of vacancies accruing in July 2019. No representation in this regard will be entertained.
Type of Commission
PC for Male. Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve till the age of superannuation as per their branch and rank.
SSC for Male & Women.
The engagement period for Flying Branch SSC officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Non extendable).
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 service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.
Eligibility Criteria
Flying
Age – The eligible age for the flying entry is 20 – 24 years as on 01 Jul 2018 i.e. a candidate born between 02 Jul 1995 to 01 Jul 1999 (including both dates) is eligible to apply for the Flying entry.
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.
Ground Duty Technical
Age – The age of the candidate must fall between 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jul 2019 i.e. a candidate born between 02 Jul 1993 to 01 Jul 1999 (including both dates) is eligible for Technical entry.
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.
Ground Duty Non-Technical
Age – The age of the candidate must fall between 20 to 26 years as on 01 Jul 2019 i.e. a candidate born between 02 Jul 1993 to 01 Jul 1999 (including both dates) is eligible for Technical entry.
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.
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 2018 Important Dates
The process of form submission will remain open in the month of 16 June 2018
The process of form submission will close in the month of 15 July 2018
The exam will be scheduled on the last Sunday of August i.e. 18 Aug 2018 and 19 Aug 2018
Conclusion – The candidates have significant time to prepare and compete for AFCAT 2 2018. 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.
The Indian Air Force provides the opportunity of AFCAT for the aspirants to join the Air Force in specific filed of flying and Ground Duty (Technical and non-technical). AFCAT 1 2018 exam will be the next direct opportunity for the Air Force aspirants to join the Air Force into flying, technical or non-technical fields of the Indian Air Force. The exam has some pre-specified frame of eligibility conditions for candidates to give the opportunity to maximum deserving candidates. Here is a crisp overview of the eligibility criteria of the AFCAT 1 2018.
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.
APPLICATIONS THROUGH https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in or https://afcat.cdac.in WILL OPEN ON 16 DEC 17 AND CLOSE ON 23 JAN 18
Branch and Course Number
Flying – 205/19F/SSC/M & W )
Ground duty technical – 204/19T/PC/ M and 204/19T/ SSC/M & W
Ground duty non-technical – 204/19G/ PC/M and 204/19G/ SSC/M & W
Age – Flying – The candidates have to be 20 to 24 years old as on 01 Jan 2019 i.e. DoB must fall between 02 Jan 1995 to 01 Jan 1999 (both dates inclusive).
Technical and GDOC. – The candidates have to be 20 to 26 years old as on 01 Jan 2019 i.e. DoB must fall between 02 Jan 1993 to 01 Jan 1999 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualification
(.)Flying –
The candidates who have completed graduation scoring minimum 60% marks and have scored minimum 60% marks in maths and physics individually in 10+2.
Have BTech/ B.E degree with minimum 60% marks and have scored minimum 60% marks in maths and physics individually in 10+2.
Cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institute Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognized University with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
(.) Ground duty Technical – Candidates who have passed B.Tech with minimum 60% marks in specified fields are eligible for technical entry of AFCAT.
(.) Ground duty (Non-Technical) – The educational qualification for ground non-technical are:-
Administrative and Logistics – Graduation degree with minimum 60% marks
Accounts – B.com degree with minimum 60% marks
Education – Minimum 50% marks in 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 and minimum 60% marks in graduation.
Types of Commission – The flying officers will get 14 years of service which is not extendable. Ground duty (tech and non-tech) will get 10 years of service and 4 years of extendable service. The further opportunity of the permanent commission will be over the willingness, eligibility, and vacancies.
Exam- The AFCAT 1 2018 will be conducted offline at pre mentioned centers. Those who successfully qualify the exam would be given the opportunity to opt the date and center of the SSB.
Stage 1 – The candidates will face Screening test consisting of verbal and non-verbal reasoning test and PPDT. Those who qualify this will be kept for stage 2 and those who could not qualify it would be set free on the same day.
Stage 2 – The selected candidates would go through psychology, GTO and personal interview for next 5 days and ending on the conference where the final result will be declared and selected candidates would be sent for medical examination.
Form Submission Period – The form will be available for the eligible candidates in December.
Exam date – The exam might be conducted on the last Sunday of February i.e. 25th February 2018 but the date might change, for correct date check the official notification.
Conclusion – The AFCAT 1 2018 will be the opening opportunity for all the Air Force aspirants, who are targeting their aim to join the elite organization. The exam need prior preparation and strategy to follow in order to score more and go above the cutoff. So, those who are targeting this opportunity need to firstly check the eligibility criteria and then start preparation for it and achieve their aim.
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.
Notification: Detailed notification is available on website https:// careerindianairforce.cdac.in or https://afcat.cdac.in . Candidates are to ensure that they have read and understood the details available in the notification before registering.
A Lashkar-e-Taiba (LeT) terrorist, who was gunned down by the 62 Rashtriya Rifle (RR) and the Special Operations Group (SOG) at Tantripora village of Kulgam district this morning, has been identified as Ishfaq Padder, who was involved in the killing of Lieutenant Umar Fayaz.
The mobile internet services were also snapped in Shopian and Kulgam districts of South Kashmir following the encounter.
On specific input, a joint team of security forces had laid an ambush to trap this terrorist. After the successful elimination of one, the security forces are looking for his accomplices. Yesterday, one of the five injured policemen of the Pantha Chowk terrorist attack succumbed to his injuries.
At least five police personnel got injured after terrorists attacked their bus at Pantha Chowk area on the outskirts of Srinagar. An Assistant Sub-Inspector of Border Security Force (BSF) also lost his life in a ceasefire violation by Pakistan in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch district. (ANI)
OTA Chennai is one of the well known military training academies in Indian where both men and women officers cadets are trained. Apparently, the training at OTA Chennai is considered to be one of the toughest among all the military training institutes in India. Cadets trained at OTA Chennai join the Indian army as a short service commissioned officers. To join OTA Chennai there are different entries like CDS exam for both male and female, NCC Special entry for both male and female, SSC Tech entry for both male and female.
OTA lady cadet
To motivate the future aspirants who will join the prestigious Officers Training Academy, Chennai one day, here are 11 motivational pictures of OTA Chennai cadets who are undergoing training and will pass-out from the academy soon.
Indian army is taking part in the different military exercises with the military of the foreign countries. The aim of such exercises is to improve the military relationships with other countries and also to learn the combat skills alongside with the foreign military by the exchange of tactics. Indian army is actively taking part in these military exercises throughout the year. Below you will find the complete details of such military exercises including the time, place and the countries involved. These military exercises details will be asked in various competitive exams and SSB interview.
B. Tech / BE candidates who were looking for the Indian Navy pilot entry, the wait is over now. The Indian navy has published the official notification on their website for the Pilot, Observer, and ATC entry. Candidates who are interested can read the eligibility criteria, age limit and other information below. This particular course is going to commence in July 2018. This post will share the various details for the candidates who want to join the Indian Navy as a pilot.
Who Can Apply For The Indian Navy Pilot
Gender: Both male and female
Age Limit: Born between 02 Jul 1994 and 01 Jul 1999; both dates inclusive.
Vacancies: 08 (of which maximum of 02 vacancies may be tenanted by female candidates)
Education: Candidates who have passed Engineering Degree or are in the final year of Engineering Course in any discipline from a recognised university / educational institute with at least 60% marks till 5th / 7th semester, in regular/integrated course respectively.
Minimum %age on joining INA: The candidates will, however, be required to pass final examination (BE/B Tech) / Integrated Course with minimum 60% marks. The candidates failing to meet minimum %age in BE/B.Tech Degree / Integrated Course will not be permitted to join INA Ezhimala.
Eye Sight: Distant Vision 6/6, 6/9 Correctable to 6/6, 6/6 Should not be colour blind/night blind.
Height & Weight: 162.5 cms with correlated weight, leg length, sitting height and thigh length.
Commission: Short Service Commission is granted for a term of 14 years. No extension will be given beyond 14 years.
Training: Pilot candidates will undergo 22 weeks of Naval Orientation Course (NOC) at INA, Ezhimala followed by Stage I and Stage II flying training at the Air Force/Naval Establishment. On successful completion of training, the candidates will be awarded wings. The candidates will be entitled for flying pay and allowances only after award of wings.
Starting Rank: SUB LIEUTENANT (S Lt)
Starting Salary: 56100-110700(PAY AS PER DEFENCE MATRIX), Level 10, MSP 15500
Selection Procedure:
Interested and eligible candidates can register on joinindiannavy website after filling correct details.
The system automatically shows the entry you are eligible for.
Apply for the Pilot/Observer/ATC entry.
Fill the application form correctly and submit.
Take the print out of your application form for the future reference.
Indian Navy will shortlist the candidates based on their graduation performance, only selected candidates will be called for SSB interview at Naval Selection Board.
Candidates who clear the SSB interview will go for the medical test.
Candidates who will come up in the merit list will be sent the joining instructions as per the order of merit and vacancies.
How to prepare for Indian Navy Pilot Entry?
As this is a direct SSB entry, you don’t need to go through any written exam.
Note: The selection for SSB interview will be totally based on your graduation percentage. Many candidates who get shortlisted go for SSB without preparation taking it as an easy chance. This will be a golden opportunity if you are selected as many candidates can only dream about it. So make sure you prepare well before going for Indian Navy pilot entry.
