Hello everyone, I am Akash Chaudhary, AIR-53 for CDS OTA. This was my fifth attempt and the first conference as I was screened out in my previous attempts. Everything went on well during the entire duration of 5 days except in the command task where my subordinates got nervous and the bridge that I had made to get them out collapsed and GTO very smartly got me out of finishing line. Now I was watching my subordinates struggling to make it and sensing the opportunity GTO began building pressure which further tensed my subordinates. Out of my instincts, I made a cantilever bridge from finishing line and got my subordinates out with 3 seconds to spare.
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I had my interview on 3 days, IO asked me about why I did not take any break for prepration after 12th and studied in private college. I told him that I was an average student in academics, taking a year off would not have been a wise decision as I thought that it will be a waste of time and money of my parents. He gave a smile and it continued nicely.
Now came the conference, everyone was called in sequence. Everyone got in and came out very quickly but I had to wait and after 20 minutes or so, the electricity went off. All the officers got out of the conference hall and I was sitting in the lobby, tense and nervous. My palms were sweating, my heart beats beating usain bolt in pace. Another 15 minutes later, electricity was back and they all got in. And the waiting game started again.
I knew it was perhaps my last chance, I knew I had waited years to get to this moment and today was the day, it’s now or never. I knew they will bombard me with questions, I decided to go and play like Sehwag.
Then after endless waiting my chest number flashed. I got up, repeated the sequence of ‘how to open the door to wishing the president’. Today I didn’t wanted any silly mistakes.
I took a deep breath and went in with the smile.
After the introduction.
The president asked, “Akash, when you were waiting outside electricity went off, what were you doing during that time?” Sir, i was enjoying myself. My life is about to change in a few minutes from now, so I was just relaxing and living the moment.
Everyone laughed, Oohh thats nice Akash but you must have felt the heat as the Fan went off, how did you manage in these formals, isn’t it too hot?
Sir, when the electricity was gone, AC’s here went off too, I managed just like you did.
You are doing well sehwag, just don’t get out in overexcitement, my mind told me.
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Indian Airforce Police Recruitment Rally Group ‘Y’ Arunachal Pradesh
Indian Air Force offers opportunities for UNMARRIED MALE INDIAN/NEPALESE CITIZENS from State of Arunachal Pradesh to join as Airmen. The Recruitment Test for Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) {Automobile Technician and Indian Air Force (Police)} will be held at Rajiv Gandhi Government polytechnic, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh as per the Selection Programme given below.
The Recruitment Test shall be conducted from 6 AM onwards as per the details given below. Candidates (from State of Arunachal Pradesh) fulfilling the domicile requirements and eligibility conditions reporting up to 10 AM on 13 October 2018 at Rajiv Gandhi Government polytechnic, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh (Rally Venue) shall only be permitted to appear in the Recruitment Test.
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS
- Date of Birth Block. Candidates born between 14 July 1998 and 26 June 2002 (both days inclusive) are eligible to appear in the Recruitment Rally.
- Educational Qualification. Candidate should have passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any stream/subjects approved by Central / State Education Boards with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
Domicile Requirement: To be eligible to appear in the rally at Rajiv Gandhi Government polytechnic, Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh the candidates shall be required to satisfy the following conditions:
(a) The School / College / Institute from where candidates have passed the qualifying examination should be within the geographical / administrative limits of State of Arunachal Pradesh. If the name of District is not mentioned with the name of Institution in the certificate / marks sheet of qualifying examination, the candidates shall produce ‘Domicile Certificate’ issued by SDM/DM/Executive Magistrate or any official authorised by the State Government of Arunachal Pradesh.
(b) Permanent Domicile of State of Arunachal Pradesh who have passed the qualifying examination from anywhere in India shall produce the Domicile Certificate prior to commencement of examination from appropriate authority as given in sub-paragraph 5(a) above.
(c) Sons of Serving Air Force personnel {Officers/Airmen/NCs (E) and Unit Cadre Civilians paid from Defence Estimates} whose father/mother is presently serving in any Air Force Unit/any other organisation located in the State of Arunachal Pradesh irrespective of their domicile status, shall be permitted to appear in the Rally subject to production of latest Son of Air Force Personnel (SOAFP) Certificate (format available at CASB site on AFNET).
(d) Sons of Air Force personnel {Officers/Airmen/NCs (E) and Unit Cadre Civilians paid from Defence Estimates} whose father/mother is Retired/Discharged/ Deceased and they are residing in the State of Arunachal Pradesh shall be permitted to appear in the rally subject to production of proof of minimum stay of one year along with original and photocopy of Service Book/Discharge Book/Causality Service Certificate/Service Particular certificate (issued from DPO-3/DAV, as applicable) in case of Officer/Airmen/NCs (E) and a certificate duly signed by OIC Civil Admin and countersigned by CO/C Adm O of the last served unit, in case of civilians.
Medical Standards:
(a) General Medical Standards shall be as follows: –
(i) Chest: Minimum range of expansion: 5 cm (ii) Weight: Proportionate to height and age. (iii) Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK) not acceptable.
(iv) Hearing: Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately.
(v) Dental: Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points. (vi) Health: Candidate should be of normal anatomy without loss of any appendages. He should be free from any active or latent, acute or chronic, medical or surgical disability or infection and skin ailments. Candidate shall be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain.
Body Tattoo Permanent body tattoos shall not be permitted. However, tattoos only on inner face of the fore arms (inside of elbow to the wrist), back (dorsal) part of the hand/reverse side of palm and for Tribals tattoos which are as per custom and traditions of their tribes may be considered. However, right to decide on acceptability/unacceptability of the individual shall rest with the Selection Centre. Candidates with permanent body tattoos shall submit two photographs (close up and distant view) with details of size and type of the Tattoo.
Only Sikh candidates, whose religion prohibits the cutting of the hair or shaving of face of its member, shall be permitted to grow hair and/or retain beard and moustache. Accordingly, those Sikh candidates willing to retain the same as per laid down specification are to get their photographs with beard and moustache.
Pay & Allowances. During training, a stipend of Rs. 14,600/- per month shall be paid. On completion of training the starting gross emoluments at the minimum of scale of pay including Military Service Pay (MSP) shall be Rs. 26,900/- per month plus Dearness allowance (as applicable) which, in subsequent years, may rise as per the career progression of the individual, as per applicable Government rules.
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Higher Education – Airmen shall be permitted to pursue higher educational qualification only after acquiring prescribed skill grade in their trade.
Job Specification:
(a) Automobile Technician: As an Automobile Technician you shall drive all types of light, medium and heavy automobiles, load carriers and specialist vehicles like cranes, towing tractors, fork lifters etc., subject to service exigencies. You shall also carry out minor repairs, day to day maintenance and basic level servicing of the common user vehicles and specialist vehicles in the Indian Air Force inventory.
(b) Indian Air Force (Police): As an Indian Air Force (Police) your responsibilities involve assuming police duties and investigation of offences. You are also in-charge of maintenance of security.
Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) {Auto Tech and IAF(P) Trades}
(a) Physical Fitness Test (PFT): PFT consists of a 1.6 Km run to be completed within 6 minutes 30 Seconds. Candidates shall also have to complete 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups and 20 squats within the stipulated time to qualify in the Physical Fitness Test.
Note: Candidates are advised to bring their sports shoes and shorts/track pant.
(b) Written Test: All candidates who qualify PFT shall undertake Written Test on the same or subsequent day depending on the local conditions. The Written Test will be objective type and question paper shall be bilingual (English & Hindi) except for English paper. Answers are to be annotated on OMR sheet. Detailed procedure shall be explained before conduct of the examination. Duration of the written test will be 45 minutes and shall comprise of English as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA). CANDIDATES ARE TO QUALIFY IN EACH PAPER SEPARATELY. Results of the written test shall be declared on the same day.
(c) Adaptability Test-1: All candidates who pass the Written Test shall undertake Adaptability Test-1 on the same or subsequent day
depending on the local conditions. Adaptability Test – 1 is to assess the suitability of a candidate for employment in the IAF which involves deployment in
varied geographic terrain, weather and operational conditions.
(d) Adaptability Test-2: All candidates who pass Adaptability Test-1 will have to undertake Adaptability Test-2 as per policy in vogue.
Adaptability Test-2 is to select candidates who can adapt to the environment of Indian Air Force and are able to adjust to the military way of life.
FOR ANY QUERY CONTACT, PRESIDENT, CENTRAL AIRMEN SELECTION BOARD, BRAR SQUARE, DELHI CANTT, NEW DELHI – 110010, TELEPHONE NO. 011- 25694209 /25699606 AND e-mail : [email protected] / [email protected] OR COMMANDING OFFICER, 11 AIRMEN SELECTION CENTRE, VIP CHOWK, BORJHAR, GUWAHATI, ASSAM -781015. TELE: 0361 – 2842720 (Direct), Extn : 333 and E-MAIL: [email protected]
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Indian Air Force Vice Chief Accidentally Shoots Himself
The vice chief of Indian Air Force (IAF), Air Marshal S B Deo, is understood to have accidentally shot himself in his thigh, sources said Wednesday. They said he was rushed to a military hospital in Delhi where he underwent a surgery. IAF vice chief Air Marshal SB Deo’s freak gunshot injury. Was operated upon on Wednesday afternoon. He is now stable and conscious. The incident happened around 2 PM when he went home for lunch yesterday. His personal, licensed weapon had come back from service on Wed morning. Just before sitting down for lunch, he wanted to try the weapon. While testing it, the gun apparently jammed and misfired.
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The bullet went and scraped the femur bone, luckily missing the sciatica nerve and arteries by centimeters. He was rushed to Army’s base hospital, immediately operated upon by specialists and is stable.
Air Marshal S B Deo, a fighter pilot, who’s had two ejections during his 39-year long career in IAF as a fighter pilot, became vice chief last year. He has had one of the longest tenures as a 3-star becoming air marshal in 2013. He was DGAO, C-in-C in East and West too. He is to retire this Sunday.
We pray for his speedy recovery.
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11 Points You Must Know About Supreme Court Aadhaar Verdict
The Supreme Court on Wednesday 26th Sep 2018 made a landmark judgment on Aadhaar Card. The Supreme Court upheld the legality of Aadhaar restricting it to disbursement of social benefits and removing its requirement for cell phones and bank accounts, reported news agency IANS. Below are few main observations of the supreme court #AadhaarVerdict which will help you in current affairs and GK section of various competitive exams.
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- Individuals and corporates cannot collect Aadhaar data.
- Government not to give Aadhaar to illegal immigrants.
- Aadhaar need not be made compulsory for school admissions.
- Linking Aadhaar to telecom services unconstitutional.
- No person can be denied govt benefits only due to the absence of Aadhaar.
- No need to link bank accounts, mobile numbers to Aadhaar.
- Aadhaar card is mandatory for PAN linking, Income Tax return.
- Aadhaar can be passed as Money Bill.
- Nothing in Aadhaar Act that violates the right to privacy of an individual.
- No child can be denied benefits of any schemes on not being able to bring their Aadhaar number.
- CBSE, NEET, UGC cannot make Aadhaar mandatory, also not compulsory for school admissions.
Supreme Court’s observations on Aadhaar: news agency IANS
- It is better to be unique than the best. Because, being the best makes you the number one, but being unique makes you the only one. ‘Unique makes you the only one’ is the central message of Aadhaar.
- Education took us from thumb impression to signature, technology has taken us from signature to thumb impression, again.
- The architecture of the Aadhaar Act reveals that the UIDAI is established as a statutory body which is given the task of developing the policy, procedure and system for issuing Aadhaar numbers to individuals and also to perform authentication thereof as per the provisions of the Act.
- Throughout their lives, individuals are supposed to provide information: be it admission in a school or college or at the time of taking job or engaging in any profession or business activity, etc.
- When all this information is available in one place, in the form of Aadhaar card, it not only becomes unique, it would also qualify as a document of empowerment. Added with this feature, when an individual knows that no other person can clone it, it assumes greater significance.
- The scheme (Aadhaar) by itself can be treated as laudable, more so, when it is voluntary in nature. Howsoever benevolent the scheme may be, it has to pass the muster of constitutionality.
- In a scenario where the State is coming out with welfare schemes, there cannot be undue intrusion into personal autonomy on the pretext of conferment of economic benefits.
- The architecture of Aadhaar as well as provisions of the Aadhaar Act do not tend to create a surveillance state. This is ensured by the manner in which the Aadhaar project operates.
- The use of Aadhaar number has been increased manifold and, therefore, it is also necessary to take measures relating to ensuring security of the information provided by the individuals while enrolling for Aadhaar card.
- The entire aim behind launching this programme is the ‘inclusion’ of the deserving persons who need to get such benefits. When it is serving much larger purpose by reaching hundreds of millions of deserving persons, it cannot be crucified on the unproven plea of exclusion of some.
- What we are emphasising is that remedy is to plug the loopholes rather than axe a project, aimed for the welfare of large section of the society. Obviously, in order to address the failures of authentication, the remedy is to adopt alternative methods for identifying such persons, after finding the causes of failure in their cases.
- We again emphasise that no person rightfully entitled to the benefits shall be denied the same on such grounds. It would be appropriate if a suitable provision be made in the concerned regulations for establishing an identity by alternative means, in situations like change in formation of fingerprints for various reasons, or failure of iris test due to certain reasons including blindness of a person.
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Following are the 10 questions which the apex court considered during the verdict.
1. Whether Aadhaar creates or has tendency to create surveillance state and is, thus, unconstitutional
No. Court rules the argument that Aadhaar would create an architecture for surveillance wasn’t well founded, and that it struck down any provisions of the Act that could give rise to such fears.
2. Whether the Aadhaar Act violates right to privacy and is unconstitutional
No. Court rules nothing in the Aadhaar Act violates right to privacy of individual — as defined by the previous SC judgment that held Right to Privacy to be a fundamental right — and that most of the data collected could be considered “in public domain”.
3. Whether children, benefits to them & school admissions can be brought within Aadhaar Act
No. Article 21A of the Constitution guarantees right to education as a fundamental right and insisting on an Aadhaar card would infringe on this right as well as on a child’s right to privacy. Consent of the parent or guardian is essential to enroll a child. On attaining majority, the child can choose to exit from Aadhaar.
4. Whether certain provisions of the Aadhaar Act relating to enrolment, updates, residency, involving private agencies in enrolment, etc are unconstitutional
The court did not find a basis for some of the apprehensions as it felt encryption and security of data is satisfactory and reasonable safeguards are in place, but made some suggestions regarding amendments and changes.
5. Whether the Aadhaar Act defies the concept of limited government, good governance and constitutional trust
The court observes, “…it is difficult to agree with the sweeping proposition advanced by the petitioners that the Aadhaar project is destructive of limited government and constitutional trust,” adding, it has struck down, read down or tweaked “some provisions which we found offending”.
6. Whether the Act could be passed as a ‘Money Bill’ within the meaning of Article 110 of the Constitution
Yes. Four of the judges saw no problem in the Act going through as a Money Bill but Justice Chandrachud called it “a fraud on the Constitution” and a “subterfuge”.
7. Whether Section 139AA of the Income Tax Act, 1961 relating to linking of Aadhaar and PAN violates the right to privacy and is unconstitutional
No
8. Whether Rule 9(a)(17) and notification of Prevention of Money Laundering Rules, 2005, which mandate linking of Aadhaar with bank accounts, are unconstitutional
Yes. The court rules it does not meet the test of proportionality and is also violative of the right to privacy of a person that extends to banking details. It also observes no explanations have been given on how mandatory linking of every bank account will eradicate or reduce problems of money laundering and black money.
9. Whether telecom dept’s circular dated March 23, 2017 mandating linking of mobile no. with Aadhaar is illegal and unconstitutional
Yes. Court rules it was a disproportionate and unreasonable state compulsion, and that for the misuse of SIM cards by a handful of persons, the entire population cannot be subjected to intrusion into their private lives.
10. Whether certain actions of the respondents are in contravention of the interim orders passed by the court
Court observes that the state was unable to respond to the petitioners’ contention about their being lesser rights-invasive measures for the same purpose. Emphasises that financial exclusion caused due to errors in Aadhaar-based authentication violate an individual’s right to dignity.
Sources: NDTV, TOI, B-S
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8 Things You Must Know About Parakram Parv (Surgical Strike Day)
Indian Armed Forces have always brought laurels to the Nation. Their contribution in war and peace are of immense value to every Indian. To showcase the courage, valour and sacrifice of Armed Forces, ‘#ParakramParv’ is being observed from 28-30 September 2018. #पराक्रमपर्व. The government of India is all set to celebrate the gallantry showcased by Indian Army when it conducted the surgical strikes on terrorist launch pads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir in 2016. Dubbed as ‘Prakran Parv’, the three-day event will be celebrated from September 28-30.
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- To showcase the courage, valour and sacrifice of Armed Forces,
#ParakramParv the three-day event will be celebrated from September 28-30. The main event is planned in India Gate Lawns, Rajpath, New Delh. - Indian Army conducted the surgical strikes on terrorist launch pads in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir in Sep 2016. Parakaram Day has planned as mega celebration for the second anniversary of the surgical strikes.
- The government has announced that every state in the country is going to participate in the Parakaram Day celebrations.
- On September 28, PM Modi will inaugurate the event at the India gate in the national capital. An exhibition will be set up at the India Gate lawns, consisting of selfie wall and video wall.
- The defence ministry will be conducting the event with the army, air force and navy.
- 8-minute-long video of the surgical strike will be showcased during the Parakaram Day celebrations.
- In the events, the weapons and equipment of the Indian Army will be showcased and video clippings on the life of soldiers at LoC will be arranged for the school children.
- Singers like Kailash Kher, Sukhwinder Singh and Mohit Chauhan are most expected to perform during the event. It was 2016 when army’s Special Forces had carried out the strikes on terrorist camps in PoK.
Indian Armed Forces have always brought laurels to the Nation. Their contribution in war and peace are of immense value to every Indian.
It is the contribution of our Armed Forces that we proudly celebrate Vijay Diwas, Kargil Vijay Diwas Day and many such battle honour days.
Indian Army conducted surgical strikes in 2016 which had strategic ramifications and were aimed to dissuade inimical adversary from adopting the path of violence and to ensure an environment of peace for the Nation.
To showcase the courage, valour and sacrifice of Armed Forces, ‘Parakram Parv’ is being observed from 28-30 September 2018. The main event is planned in India Gate Lawns, Rajpath, New Delhi. Similarly, 53 locations in 51 cities across the Nation shall be showcasing the events highlighting valour of Indian Armed Forces in general and Special Forces in particular.
On Friday, 28 September 2018 Raksha Mantri Smt Nirmala Sitharaman will visit India Gate lawns, New Delhi to commemorate the inauguration of ‘Parakram Parv’ and will also interact with children. The programme will start with bugle call at 1830 hrs, thereafter, movies and photographs depicting valour & courage of the Armed Forces will be shown. Huge canvas/digital signing walls for sending messages to the soldiers will help citizens connect with them. Letters addressed to soldiers by school children will also be on the display. The event is open from 1100 hrs to 2200 hrs on Saturday and Sunday. Visitors will get the opportunity to see captured weapons used by terrorists that have been brought from Jammu & Kashmir. Military equipment like artillery guns and small arms will also be on display. On 29 and 30 September 2018 noted singers are scheduled to perform at the venue apart from the Military band.
General public is encouraged to take selfies at all venues, including India Gate and post them on the social networking sites with #ParakramParv.
Col Aman Anand, PRO (Army)
Lance Naik Sandeep Singh Who Took Part In Surgical Strike Martyred, Killed 3 Terrorists
Lance Naik Sandeep Singh, who was a soldier of 4 PARA that took part in surgical strikes against Pakistan in September 2016, killed three terrorists while saving his team members before being martyred in an encounter yesterday. The slain commando has been identified as Lance Naik Sandeep Singh (30) of the 4 Para unit. He had joined the Army in June 2007. The number of terrorists killed in the operation, which began along the LoC on Saturday afternoon, has gone up to five. Two unidentified terrorists were killed in the operation on Sunday.
He encountered three terrorists at close quarters and a fierce gunfight ensued in which Singh neutralised three terrorists at close range, and saved his team members from the deadly attack of the terrorists.
“During this daredevil act, he got injured, but he fought the terrorists as he sustained a gunshot wound in his head. He succumbed while he was being evacuated,” the sources said. “Ignoring his personal safety and noticing that his squad was in danger, Sandeep Singh’s gallant act resulted in the elimination of hardcore militants and safety of his own squad. A huge haul of weapons and war-like stores were seized from the terrorists,” a top army official told Mirror.
He said Lance Naik Singh is survived by his wife and a five-year-old son. He said Lance Naik Singh was a member of the elite special forces which participated in the surgical strikes against Pakistan two years ago. “His body was brought back from Tangdhar sector on Monday afternoon,” the officer said. An infiltration bid was foiled by Army in Tangier sector in which five terrorists were killed.
Defence spokesman in Srinagar, Colonel Rajesh Kalia, told Mirror that a gallant soldier was martyred in the operation. He said that two terrorists were killed on Sunday evening while three more were killed on Monday, thus taking the toll in the incident to five.
Indian Army had carried out surgical strikes on the intervening night of September 28-29, 2016 in Pakistan Occupied Kashmir, inflicting heavy casualties on terrorists, and heralding a change of stand on the rules of engagement on the disputed Line of Control. This action was seen as the retaliation of the Uri attack that claimed lives of 18 Army soldiers.
Cracked SSB Interview NCC Special Entry In 5th Attempt
Hello, friends I am Rohit Rawat from Dehradun Uttarakhand, recently got recommended on 02 may 2018 In my fifth attempt for NCC-44 (M) special entry from 34 SSB Allahabad with AIR-23. The journey started on 28 April 2018 when I reached SSB centre with my friends at 6.00AM. Total reporting was of 136 candidates and we were allotted 34 SSB. SCREENING DAY – 28 APRIL 2018 – I wrote almost all the questions in OIR test. In PPDT the picture shown to us was an elephant half merged in water with four people on his back and a background of village partially merged in water. I made a practical story on the rescue operation and wrote well in time, I also narrate the story well with confidence and fluent tone and in GD I spoke only twice and gave the valid points for group progress. After an hour of waiting the results were declared and total 44 candidates were screened in out of 136 and I was chest number 28. For screening, I would like to tell that try to attempt OIR as much as you can at least 80 + out of 100 with a good story relevant to the picture and a good narration with a healthy discussion.
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DAY-2 PSYCHOLOGY – I wrote all the TAT stories, attempted all 60 WAT, 39 SRTs and completed my SD well within time limit.
For psychology part, I would like to suggest that try to match the personality of your TATs character with your SD and PIQ and in WAT response should be such which you have faced in your daily life and in SRT solutions should be short and brief.
EX- If you write RESPONSIBLE in your SD then it should depict in your TAT, WAT, and SRT.
The most important thing in SD to deliver your qualities by actions or deeds you do in your everyday life avoid using an adjective as much as you can.
GTO DAY-1 – GTO gets easier when the group is cooperative, when you have decent knowledge regarding topics and you are good at communication skills with all these, I participated actively in both GD and spoke 3-4 times in both the GDs. I would like to suggest speaking with confidence and before speaking arrange your points in chronological order to be an effective participatory and try to be a good listener also. Listen to others points as well, sometimes they give you new ideas for your own points.
In GPE I observed the planning board properly, read the narration part and wrote my plan effectively within given time period and also participated actively in GD and come to a common group with my group. For GPE observe the board and while writing your plan mention time, distance and resources and also utilize your group effectively to overcome all the problems.
In PGT I gave my ideas from beginning to till the end and also supported my group if any other bide to apply his idea. Always work cheerfully while doing any task.
In GOR I cheered my group with the “HAR HAR MAHADEV” and enjoyed the whole task.
In HGT did not get the idea but as a team man, I supported my group mates in completing the task.
In LECTURE I spoke on the topic NAXALITE PROBLEM in India for about 3 mins. Completely with good content, pitch modulation or tone. Do Practice in front of the mirror and front of your friends to become a good orator.
GTO DAY-2 – In individual obstacles, I did 11 obstacles without doing any foul.
In COMMAND TASK I was the second called for CT got a round task to solve with three approaches with my subordinates I completed with all the three possible ways as told by GTO sir.
In FGT I gave my ideas to overcome the obstacles and completed the task within 5 to 10 minutes with my group.
INTERVIEW – I was called for the interview at the last after GTO day 2 my interview went only for 10 minutes with 13 to 15 questions asked by interviewing officer from PIQ related to my family, my studies, my friends and my goal in life. I answered every question confidently with good communication skills and expressed my views effectively.
For the interview, I would like to tell that analyze your PIQ form as much as you can and try to bring out all the possible questions from the PIQ and prepare the answer. Self-introspection is the best way to prepare your interview, effectively because all the questions revolve around us.
CONFERENCE DAY – 02 MAY 2018 – being the chest no. 28 I was called at the end of the conference. I waited for 5 to 10 minutes before my conference. I entered in the hall with a good posture and wished the president and he told me to sit. My IO asked me about my performance in the SSB and told me to rate and I replied my reason for this. Next question was why this attempt is different from last attempts. I answered that the implementation of my planning and preparation is as it is, as I planned. Then he asked me about the stay and all and I answered him properly.
RESULT – Result was announced after 20min we all were waiting with excitement. Sir came to the waiting room and told only one candidate has made this time. I was shocked after hearing this word. Then he announced chest no.28 and I was in dilemma it is mine or not then everybody was looking at me, then I felt yes it is me. I spelled my name and chest no.
The dream come true, my preparation took 3 yrs to achieve the destination which I want to achieve.
All the very best everyone. Do well to get well. Hope you all will join the force soon.
PURPOSE, PREPARATION, PRACTICE, PERSISTENCE, PERSEVERANCE, PATIENCE, PROGRESS.
THESE ARE MY 7P’S FOR SUCCESS.
THANK YOU
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Indian Air force Lost Young Pilot Flying Officer Kartik Thakur
The nation mourns the loss of Flying Officer Kartik Thakur, 23 of the Indian Air Force. He belonged to Lahla village in Lad-Badhol Tehsil of Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. He is survived by his parents.
Flying Officer Kartik Thakur
Just 3 months after Flying Officer Kartik Thakur passed out of IAF Academy and earned his wings, we have lost this budding pilot to an unfortunate accident while training in Kolkata.
Flying Officer Karthik Thakur (23 yrs old) had featured in the series, Breaking Point: Indian Air Force Academy recently. The series had captured the grit, pride, fear and utmost patriotism of 4 cadets, who were in various stages of their training at the Airforce Academy, inspiring many youngsters to join the forces.
The 23-year-old brave-heart Flying Officer Kartik Thakur was currently posted in Hyderabad. These days he had come to Kolai Kanda near Kharagpur, Kolkata for training.
It is being speculated that on 15th September after drowning in the swimming pool at Kolai Kanda, it was led to his death due to head injury.
The country respects and salutes you for your service. You will be missed.
What Questions Does IO Ask in SSB Interview: The 6 CIQs Decoded
The interview is a very important part of your SSB. Your performance in interview mostly is responsible whether you make it or not. IO has different ways of testing whether the person is fit enough for being an officer or not and some questions he asks are all at a go and they confuse the candidates and they generally go with the flow and answer something which dismisses their chances of selection.
The candidate would need to grasp the questions being asked and respond in the same order as they were asked. Generally, the questions asked all at a go is divided into 6 CIQs or Comprehensive Information Questionnaire. These are standard questions asked by any Interviewing Officer.
In this article, we are going to present to you the 6 CIQs that is asked in the SSB Interview so that it is easier for you to grasp and respond in the same sequence.
1st CIQ:
The first CIQ is mostly related to your academic performance and participation in sports and games. The questions will go something like this:
“Tell me about your academic performance starting from your 10th till the graduation. Tell me the percentages scored by you in each class. Also tell me the games, sports and extra-curricular activities that you took part in your school and college. Also, do tell me who are your best friends and favourite teachers and what qualities you like in them. Tell me about your relationship with your friends and teachers and also tell me about your favourite subjects. You may start.”
The IO might ask some questions in between to clarify his doubts related to the questions he asked.
2nd CIQ:
This CIQ is related to your relations with your family/neighbours and how you spend your time with them. The questions would be something like this:
“Okay candidate, now I would be interested in knowing about your family members and their occupation. What all activities you do together and how do you spend time together. Also, tell me who do you approach in need and how do you fulfil your monetary requirements and how do you spend your money. Also, tell me about what relation do you have with your neighbours. Please Start.”
It is always a good practice to ask “have I missed any question, sir” after answer the questions.
3rd CIQ:
It deals with your hobbies and interests and how do you spend your spare time:
“Very well, now I would like to know what all activities you do in your spare time, your hobbies and interests. Also, tell me about your daily routine.”
By this time, the IO has already decided whether to clear you or not.
4th CIQ:
In the 4th CIQ, the questions are related to your hobbies/interests in-depth, GK and Current Affairs. The IO might ask you about the sport you play and about that sport, its ground, team, current affair related to that, etc. He might also ask you the latest happening in and around the world, national and international news and news related to your hobbies/interests.
5th CIQ:
In this CIQ, the IO is interested to know about yourself and your performance in the previous tests:
“Please tell me about your strengths, weaknesses, improvements you’ve made to overcome your weakness, self-assessment, and which test did you like the most in Psych and GTO and why.”
This is to know how aware you are of yourself and how well do you want to improve yourself.
6th CIQ:
This is an optional CIQ and IO generally covers these questions in the previous 5 CIQs. It deals with how willing are you to join the defence forces. The questions asked might be something like this:
“Why do you want to join the defence?”
“What if you do not make it this time?”
“Okay, now tell me what alternate career options you have if you did not make it to defence?”
“Why do you think you were not recommended the previous time?” (for CO candidates)
“How is this attempt different than your previous attempt?”
With these CIQs, the IO would conclude the interview and might ask you whether you have any questions to ask. He will ask you to leave at the end.
Now that you know the questions asked, you just need to remember the sequence and answer accordingly. Also, pay attention to the questions asked and do not blindly answer the questions that you had learned from this post. Be short, crisp and to the point.
Indian Air Force GARUD COMMANDO Recruitment Rally Punjab 2018
If you want to join the Indian Air Force as a Special Forces Soldier, then this is a great opportunity for you. Join Indian Air Force Garud Commando As an Airmen.Indian Air Force offers opportunities for UNMARRIED MALE INDIAN/NEPALESE CITIZENS from designated Districts of State of Punjab to join as Airmen. The Recruitment Test for Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) {Indian Air Force (Security) [IAF(S)]} Trade will be held at Diesel Loco Modernisation Workshop (DMW) Stadium, Patiala, Punjab as per the Selection Programme given below.
The Recruitment Test shall be conducted from 6 AM onwards as per the details given below. Candidates (from designated districts of State of Punjab) fulfilling the domicile requirements and eligibility conditions reporting up to 10 AM on 02 October 18 and 04 October 2018 at Diesel Loco Modernisation Workshop (DMW) Stadium, Patiala, Punjab (Rally venue) shall only be permitted to appear in the Recruitment Test.
Date of Birth Block: Candidates born between 14 July 1998 and 26 June 2002 (both days inclusive) are eligible to appear in the Recruitment Rally.
Educational Qualification: Candidate should have Passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination with Physics, Chemistry, Biology and English with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate and English with 50% marks.
Domicile Requirement: To be eligible to appear in the rally at Diesel Loco Modernisation Workshop (DMW) Stadium, Patiala, Punjab, the candidates shall be required to satisfy the following conditions:
(a) The School / College / Institute from where candidates have passed the qualifying examination should be within the geographical / administrative limits of designated Districts (as specified in Paragraph 2 above) of State of Punjab. If the name of District is not mentioned with the name of Institution in the certificate / marks sheet of qualifying examination, the candidates shall produce ‘Domicile Certificate’ issued by SDM/Tehsildar (having powers of SDM) or any official authorized by the state Government of Punjab or Government of Union Territory of Chandigarh.
(b) Permanent Domicile of designated districts (as specified in Paragraph 2 above) of State of Punjab who have passed the qualifying examination from anywhere in India shall produce the Domicile Certificate prior to commencement of examination from appropriate authority as given in the notification.
(c) Sons of serving Air Force personnel {Officer/Airmen/NCs(E) and Unit cadre Civilians paid from Defence Estimates} whose father/mother is presently serving in any Air Force Unit/any other Organisation located in the designated Districts (as specified in Paragraph 2 above) of State of Punjab irrespective of their domicile status, shall be permitted to appear in the rally subject to production of latest SOAFP (Son of Air Force Personnel) Certificate (format available at CASB site on AFNET).
(d) Sons of Air Force personnel {Officers/Airmen/NCs(E) and Unit Cadre Civilians paid from Defence Estimates} whose father/mother is Retired/Discharged/Deceased and they are residing in the designated Districts (as specified in Paragraph 2 above) of State of Punjab shall be permitted to appear in the rally subject to production of proof of minimum stay of one year along with original and photocopy of Service Book/Discharge Book/Casualty Service Certificate/Service Particular Certificate (issued from DPO-3/DAV, as applicable) in case of Officers/Airmen/NCs(E) and a Certificate duly signed by OIC Civil Admin and countersigned by CO/C Adm O of the last served unit, in case of Civilians.
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Medical Standards:
(i) Chest: Minimum range of expansion: 5 cm
(ii) Weight: Proportionate to height and age.
(iii) Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK) not acceptable.
(iv) Hearing: Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately.
(v) Dental: Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points.
(vi) Health: Candidate should be of normal anatomy without loss of any appendages. He should be free from any active or latent, acute or chronic, medical or surgical disability or infection and skin ailments. Candidate must be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain.
Body Tattoo : Permanent body tattoos are not permitted, however tattoos only on inner face of the fore arms (inside of elbow to the wrist), back (dorsal) part of the hand/reverse side of palm and Tribals with tattoos which are as per custom and traditions of their tribes may be considered. However, right to decide on acceptability/unacceptability of the individual shall rest with the Selection Centre. Candidates with permanent body tattoos shall submit two photographs (close up and distant view) with details of size and type of the Tattoo.
Pay & Allowances: During training, a stipend of Rs. 14,600/- per month will be paid. On completion of training the starting gross emoluments at the minimum of scale of pay including Military Service Pay (MSP) will be Rs. 26,900/- per month plus Dearness allowance (as applicable) which, in subsequent years, may rise as per the career progression of the individual. Special Force (SF) Allowance {IAF(S)} @ Rs. 17,300/- per month on completion of training will be applicable to Indian Air Force (Security) Trade.
Perks: Perks such as Ration, Clothing, Medical facilities, Accommodation, CSD (Canteen) facilities, Leave (60 days Annual and 30 days Casual in a Calendar year as a privilege, subject to service exigencies), Recreational facilities, Transport for school going children and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) are also provided as per the existing rules. Group Insurance Cover of Rs. 37.5 Lakhs at a premium of Rs. 2300/- per month for all airmen and facility of Group Housing Scheme are also extended.
IAF Airmen Examination Special Forces Garud Commando:
Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) IAF (Security) Trade
Physical Fitness Test (PFT)
(i) 1.6 Km run – within 5 minutes 40 seconds: The Candidate is to run 1.6 Kms on a marked course, within timings.
(ii) Chin up – minimum 08: The Candidate is to hang from a bar with under-grip and pull his body upwards till the chin clears the bar. He is to lower the body until the elbows are completely straight and the body is in the ‘dead hanging’ position.
(iii) Push-ups (plank type) – minimum 20 : The candidate is to place his palms flat on the ground directly underneath the shoulders with the elbows straight and locked. The body is to be straight and inclined to the ground with the body weight supported by the hands and the toes. The body is to be maintained straight when being lowered with only the elbows bent. The chest is to remain off the floor in the lower most position.
(iv) Bent Knee Sit Ups – minimum 20 : The candidate is to lie down flat on his back with fingers interlocked behind the head, with knees bent in a comfortable position. A partner is to stand on the candidate toes to prevent them from lifting. The candidate is to sit up to a vertical position touching the knees with his forehead and return to the starting position. Candidates are advised to bring their sports shoes and shorts/track pant.
Written Test: All candidates who qualify PFT will have to undertake Written Test on the same or subsequent day depending on the local conditions. The Written Test will be objective type and question paper will be bilingual (English & Hindi) except for English paper. Answers are to be annotated on OMR sheet. Detailed procedure shall be explained before conduct of the examination. Duration of the written test will be 45 minutes and will comprise of English as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA). CANDIDATES ARE TO QUALIFY IN EACH PAPER SEPARATELY. Results of the written test will be declared on the same day.
Adaptability Test-1: All candidates who pass the Written Test will have to undertake Adaptability Test-1 on the same or subsequent day depending on the local conditions. Adaptability Test – 1 is to assess suitability of a candidate for employment in the IAF which involves deployment in varied geographic terrain, weather and operational conditions.
Adaptability Test-2: All candidates who pass Adaptability Test-1 will have to undertake Adaptability Test-2 as per policy in vogue. Adaptability Test-2 is to select candidates who can adapt to the environment of Indian Air Force and are able to adjust to the military way of life.
Dynamic Factor Test (DFT): All candidates who pass Adaptability Test-II will have to undertake Dynamic Factor Test to assess the required qualities to function as IAF(Security) in Indian Air Force.
Medical Examination: Candidates who qualify Adaptability Test-2 shall be medically examined in the month of January 2019 at SMC Air Force Station Ambala / 9 Air Force Hospital Halwara. Medical Examination shall be conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per IAF medical standards and existing policy in vogue. Medical Examination would also include Baseline Investigation of: –
(a) Blood Haemogram – Hb, TLC, DLC (b) Urine RE/ME (c) Biochemistry:-(i) Blood Sugar Fasting & PP (ii) Serum Cholesterol (iii) Urea, Uric acid, Creatinine (iv) LFT- Serum Bilurubin, SGOT, SGPT (d) X- Ray chest (PA view) (e) ECG (R) Candidates declared Medically Unfit can avail the option for Appeal Medical Board (AMB) against their Unfitness by depositing Rs. 40/- in a Government Treasury/RBI/SBI through Military Receivable Order (MRO). The application for AMB along with original copy of MRO, photocopy of Unfitness Certificate are to be submitted to the representative of 1 ASC, AF within three working days of Medical examination. AMB Centre will be SMC Air Force Station Chandigarh.
