The Indian coast guard has published the notification for the recruitment of assistant commandant to join in Pilot, General duty, and law. The Indian Coast Guard, an Armed Force of the Union, offers a challenging career to young and dynamic Indian male/female candidates for various branches as an Assistant Commandant (Group ‘A’ Gazetted Officer) and invites ‘online’ application.
The upper age limit of OBC/SC & ST is relaxable as per Govt. of India rules in vogue.
Maximum 5% relaxation in aggregate in the degree certificate for SC/ST candidates, NCC ’C’ (A grade) holders, Sports person of National level (Inter State & above) and wards of Coast Guard uniform personnel deceased while in service. No relaxation is applicable for 12th class marks.
Income certificate for EWSs (Economically Weaker Sections) as per Government of India format (no other format will be entertained). (iv) Coast Guard reserves the right to fix the cut off percentage for issue of PSB call up letters.
Candidates who have not completed their Law Degree (i.e. appearing candidates) need not apply, their application will not be accepted.
How to apply: Applications will be accepted only ‘Online’ from 24 May 2019 to 04 Jun 2019 upto 1700 hrs for the above said posts. To fill up “Online” application the candidates need to logon to the Website www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in and click on opportunities button.
Schedule for Preliminary Selection Examination. Candidates to reach the allotted centre at least 30 minutes prior to starting of Exam. The date and time of the examination will be intimated through Coast Guard website www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in. The Preliminary Selection will be conducted tentatively from Last week of Jun 19 to Last week of Jul 19 onwards.
Short Listing of Applications. Short listing criteria will be based on higher percentage of marks in the qualifying examination and the qualifying cut off for a particular branch or centre may be increased more than 60% if more applications with higher % are received.
Preliminary Selection. Shortlisted candidates will be called for Preliminary Selection at given date and time which will consist of Mental Ability Test/ Cognitive Aptitude Test and Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PP & DT). The aptitude tests will be in English only and will be of objective type. During PP&DT the candidates are expected to speak and discuss in English. However, they are free to speak in Hindi if they wish to do so. Date/ time and venue of Preliminary Selection once allotted will not be changed at any stage.
Final Selection. The candidates who qualify Preliminary Selection will be called for Final Selection. The date and venue for Final Selection Board (FSB) will be uploaded on Indian Coast Guard website www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in. The Final Selection will consist of Psychological Test, Group Task and Interview (Personality test). All documents/ certificates verified during PSB are also required to be produced in originals during FSB.
Merit List. Recommendation in FSB does not confirm final selection. A merit list will be prepared for the medically fit candidates on the basis of marks obtained by the candidates at FSB and depending upon the availability of vacancies. The number of vacancies may vary from branch to branch and will be decided at a later date depending on the number of training vacancies available at training establishments. The list of candidates selected on the basis of merit list will be uploaded in Coast Guard recruitment website www.joinindiancoastguard.gov.in during the month of Nov 2019. The joining letters will be issued accordingly. The training at INA, Ezhimala is scheduled to commence in end Dec 2019.
Indian army has finally published the notification of Territorial Army 2019 and for the first time women can also apply for the Territorial army along with male candidates. Candidate who were looking for TA notification 2019 can find more detailed regarding territorial army exam and notification below. Applications are invited from gainfully employed young citizens for an opportunity of donning the uniform and serving the nation as Territorial Army Officers (Non Departmental), based on the concept of enabling motivated young citizens to serve in a military environment without having to sacrifice their primary professions. You can serve the nation in two capacities – as a civilian and as a soldier. No other option allows you such an expanse of experiences. Territorial Army Notification 2019 – For Male and Female
Nationality: Only citizens of India (male and female).
Age Limits: 18 to 42 years on the date of application.
Educational Qualifications: Graduate from any recognized university.
Physical Standards: A candidate must be physically and medically fit in all respects.
Employment:Gainfully Employed.
Note: Serving member of the Regular Army/ Navy/ Air Force/ Police/ GREF/ Para Military and like forces are not eligible.
DATE OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION: 28 JULY 2019. The date of holding the examination as mentioned above is liable to be changed at the discretion of the competent authority.
SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS:The Online Registration and Applications can be filed from 26 MAY2019to 25 Jun 2019till 11.59 PM after which the link will be disabled.
STANDARD: The standard of the papers in Elementary Mathematics will be a Matriculation level. The standard of papers in other subjects will approximately be such as maybe expected of a graduate of an Indian university.
CANDIDATES TO ENSURE THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE EXAMINATION: The candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfill all eligibility conditions for admission to the Examination. Their admission at all the stages of the examination will be purely provisional subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions.Mere issue of Admission certificate to the candidate will not imply that his candidature has been finally cleared by the competent authority.
TIME: Maximum time for each paper is 02 hrs and will be conducted in two sessions.
TYPE OF EXAM: Objective (OMR Answer Sheet will be used).
QUALIFYING MARKS: Minimum 40% marks in each part of the paper separately and overall average of 50%.
PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS:Candidates should note that there will be penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the Objective Type Question Papers.
FEE DETAILS: Candidates’ are required to pay a fee of Rs 200/- (Rupees two hundred only). Candidates should note that payment of examination fee can be made only through the modes prescribed at website. Payment of fee through any other mode is neither valid nor acceptable. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee/mode shall be summarily rejected. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor can the fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.
HOW TO APPLY. Candidates are required to apply online by using the website www.jointerritorialarmy.nic.in. Brief instructions for filling up the online Application Form (IAF(TA)-9 (Revised) Part1)have been given on the website.
EMBODIMENT FOR TRAINING: (a) One month basic training in the first year of commission. (b) Two months annual training camp every year including the first year. (c) Three months Post Commissioning training within first two years at IMA, Dehradun.
Indian navy is going to conduct the INET 2020 for officer aspirants soon. Male and Female aspirants who want to join the Indian navy as an officer through INET can apply for this entry, we suggest aspirants to read the INET notification attached by SSBCrack and keep an eye on our website for further updates. Applications are invited from unmarried eligible men & women candidates for grant of Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) in under-mentioned branches / entries in the Indian Navy for course commencing Jan 21 at Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala, Kerala. Candidates must fulfil conditions of nationality as laid down by the Government of India.
Naval Orientation Course (NOC) Regular – Pilot / Observer / Air Traffic Controller / Naval Armament Inspectorate Cadre / Logistics / Education / Information Technology / Technical (Engineering & Electrical).
Eligibility Conditions
Note (i) These vacancies are tentative and may be changed depending on the availability of training slots. (ii) Commercial Pilot License (CPL) Holders Candidates having valid and current CPL issued by DGCA (India) and born between 02 Jan 1996 and 01 Jan 2002 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Pilot entry as per eligibility criteria.
Who Can Apply (a) Candidates who have passed Engineering Degree or are in the final year of Engineering Course in any of the above mentioned disciplines from a AICTE recognised educational institute can apply for branches / entries indicated at Para 2 (a) – (e) & 2 (h) & 2 (j). The candidates will, however be required to pass final examination (BE/B Tech) with minimum 60% before joining INA. The candidates failing to meet minimum cut off %age will not be permitted to join INA Ezhimala. (b) Candidates who have completed their degree on the date of filling the application can apply for all Branches / Entries.
Note: – (i) Only one application is to be filled by a candidate. (ii) Candidates who are eligible for more than one Branch/Cadre should mention their preferences in the application so as to be considered for other choices in case slots for SSBs in entries of their first choice are filled. (iii) Candidates will be shortlisted for SSB based on their INET rank and their preference of choice. (iv) However, if not shortlisted for the first preference you may be considered for alternate Branch/Cadre subject to availability of spare slots in SSB batches of that Branch/Cadre. (v) Once shortlisted for a Branch/Cadre, subsequent stages of selection process (SSB, medicals & meriting) will be exclusively for that Branch/Cadre only. (vi) No equivalent stream of BE/ B.Tech other than that mentioned in para 2 above will be considered valid for selection process at any stage.
Medical Standards. All candidates recommended by SSB will have to undergo medicals as per extant regulation. There is no relaxation in medical standard on any ground.
Relaxation in Height and Weight. Relaxations in height is permissible to candidates holding domicile of specific regions details of which are available on Indian Navy website www. Joinindiannavy.gov.in
Tattoo. Guidelines for tattoo are available on Indian Navy website www. joinindiannavy.gov.in
Pay & Allowances. Selected candidates are inducted as Sub-lieutenants. The admissible pay & allowances along with other facilities & privileges are available on Indian Navy website www. joinindiannavy.gov.in.
Tenure of Commission. (a) Short Service Commission Selected candidates will be granted Short Service Commission initially for 10 years extendable by maximum 04 years in 02 terms (02 years + 02 years), subject to service requirement, performance, medical eligibility and willingness of candidates. (b) Permanent Commission. Candidates inducted under PC will have to serve for a minimum of 20 yrs for pension and thereafter can continue to serve till the age of superannuation.
Selection Procedure The selection procedure is as follows:- (a) INET (i) Examination Centre. All candidates, whose applications are received by due date, will be called for Indian Navy Entrance Test (INET) to be conducted in Aug 19 at one of the INET centres as per their choice, subject to availability of slots at that centre. Call up letters cum Admit Card for online examination indicating date, time and place, which is scheduled during Feb 2020 would be required to be downloaded from the official website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in tentatively by second week of Jan 20. Only Electronic mode of communication will be used while contacting the candidates at all stages of selection. (ii) INET Syllabus. INET exam will be of two hours duration. It will contain 100 Multiple Choice Questions comprising Questions on English, Reasoning & Numerical Ability, General Science, Mathematical Aptitude & General Knowledge. Each section will be of 100 marks with negative marking of one mark for incorrect answer. Shortlisting for SSB. IHQ of MoD (N) reserves the right to shortlist candidates strictly on the basis of INET rank cum preference & choice. However candidates are required to qualify in all sections of INET Exam to be considered for shortlisting to appear in SSB interview. No communication will be entertained on this account. SSB interviews for short-listed candidates will be tentatively scheduled from April 20 at Bangalore for pilot & observer candidates and at Bangalore/Bhopal/Coimbatore/Visakhapatnam/Kolkata for other branches/ entries. Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their selection for SSB interview on their e-mail or through SMS (provided by candidates in their application form). Candidates are advised not to change their e-mail/mobile No till selection process is over.
SSB Procedure. SSB interview will be conducted in two stages. Candidates who clear Stage I will go to Stage II. Those who fail in Stage I will be sent back on the same date. Details of SSB procedure are available on Indian Navy website www. joinindiannavy.gov.in.
Medical. SSB recommended candidates are required to undergo medical examination as applicable to their entry. Candidates of Pilot entry are required to undergo PABT (Pilot aptitude battery test) followed by Aviation medical examination.
Merit List & Appointment Letter. (i) Merit list will be based on combined marks of INET & SSB. (ii) Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit will be appointed for training as per all India merit of each branch / cadre based on availability of number of vacancies in various branches / cadres.
Examination Fees Candidates (SC/ST/women candidates are exempted from payment of fees) are required to pay a fee of Rs 205/- (Rupees Two Hundred five only) through online mode. Admit card will be issued for the examination only to those candidates who have successfully paid the examination fee and who are entitled to waiver of examination fee.
Note (i) Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor can the fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection. (ii) There is no reservation of vacancies for the candidates from SC/ST category. Candidates from SC/ST category are entitled to waiver of examination fee only. (iii) In case online payment of fees has been done and money deducted without application number being generated (i.e. unsuccessful payment), please wait for 07 working days for automatic refund of money to your account. (g) Change of INET / SSB Centre for examination / interview is not permissible under any circumstance. (h) Any correspondence regarding change of SSB dates be addressed to the call up officer of the SSB on receipt of call up letter. Candidates are to download the call up letter on receiving intimation from IHQ MoD (N) at SMS/email (provided by candidate in their application). (j) No compensation is admissible in case of any injury sustained as a result of tests during SSB interviews. (k) AC 3 tier rail fare is admissible for the SSB interview, if appearing for the first time for particular type of commission. Candidates are required to photocopy of the first page of pass book or cheque leaf where the name, A/C No. & IFSC details are mentioned, while appearing for SSB.
TRAINING. Candidates will be inducted as officers in the rank of Sub Lieutenant. Officers of all branches / cadres except the officers of IT will undergo 22 Weeks Naval Orientation Course whereas officers of SSC (IT) will undergo 04 Weeks Naval orientation Course at the Naval Academy, Ezhimala. This will be followed by professional training in Naval Ships and Training Establishments as per extant regulations.
NOTE (a) Probation period for SSC (NAIC) Officers is three years and for officers of other branches/cadres is two years. The probation period will commence from the date of grant of the rank of Sub Lt and will terminate after three years in respect of SSC (NAIC) and two years for other branches / cadres or on completion of initial training (whichever is later. During probation the officers are liable to be discharged in case of unsatisfactory performance at any stage. (b) Only unmarried candidates are eligible for training. Any candidate who is found to be married or marries while under training will be discharged from service and shall be liable to refund full pay & allowances drawn by him/her and other expenditure incurred on the candidate by the Government. (c) If the officer voluntarily withdraws from initial training or resigns during the probationary period, he/she shall be required to refund the cost of training in whole or in part, as may be determined by Govt.& all money received by him/her as pay & allowances from the Govt. together with the interest on the said money calculated at the rate in force for Govt loans.
How to Apply. Candidates are to register and fill application on Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. The candidates can apply from 29 Nov 19 onwards.
Online (e-application). Whilst filling up the e-application, it is advisable to keep the relevant documents readily available to enable the following:- (a) Correct filling up of personal particulars. Details are to be filled up as given in the Matriculation Certificate. (b) Fields such as e-mail address, mobile number are mandatory fields and need to be filled. (c) All relevant documents (preferably in original), marks sheets upto 5th & 7th semester for regular and integrated B.E. / B.Tech courses & other degree examination respectively, date of birth proof (as per 10th & 12th certificate), CGPA conversion formula for BE/B.Tech, Commercial Pilot Licence(CPL) issued by DGCA, Government of India, and a recent passport size colour photograph should be scanned in original JPG/FITT format, for attaching the same while filling up the application. (d) If any scanned document is not legible/readable for any reason the application will be rejected. Candidates are to take print out of application and carry it while appearing for INET or SSB interview.
IMPORTANT – Please read the instructions given on the website carefully before submitting your ‘eapplication’ form. Candidates can call Toll-free number 1800-419-2929 and press Option 7 to speak to a customer care representative from Monday-Sunday between 0800-2000 hrs regarding INET and SSB interview.
An unknown aircraft entered Indian Air Space in North Gujarat Sector at 1515 hrs with its IFF (Identification, Friend or Foe) ‘on’. The aircraft did not follow the authorized Air Traffic Services (ATS) route and was not responding to Radio calls from Indian controlling agencies.
Since ATS routes in the area were closed due to the current geopolitical situation, and the aircraft entered Indian Air Space from an unscheduled point, the Air Defence interceptor on operational readiness was scrambled and vectored towards the unknown aircraft for investigation. On visual contact, the aircraft was identified as Georgian An-12 flying at twenty-seven thousand feet. The aircraft neither responded on international distress frequency nor to visual signals during interception.
However, when challenged, the aircraft responded and informed that it was a non-scheduled An-12 aircraft that had got airborne from Tbilisi (Georgia) for Delhi via Karachi. The aircraft was shadowed and forced to land at Jaipur for necessary investigation.
My name is Kuldeep Patel. I got recommended from 12 SSB Bangalore for joining the Indian Naval Academy 104 course. I got my motivation and inspiration from my alma mater Sainik School Ambikapur. And I would like to thank the SSBCrack for posting the success stories of others which really motivated me a lot. It was my first attempt for the entry. First of all, I want to share my own experience with you about SSB. In the very first attempt, it was a bit hard for me to get to know about all those tasks which were there in the SSB. On the very first day when I reported in the campus, I was not having any idea that what will be the result but honestly when I say the recommended candidates who were wearing those + signs over there chest it gave me goosebumps. After all the required protocols when we were sent to our accommodation I was happy to join the company of other guys who were from other Sainik school and from different places.
On the next day which was the day 1 which we call screening day I was a bit nervous but had a kind of confidence in me that yes I can do it… I gave my best in OIR and best in the Group discussion also and then at the time of result I was there in the list of screened in candidates. Then the day 2 came which was a bit similar to the screening test we were provided with a booklet which was blank with number marked, blanks and all. And then we got all the instructions that what has to be done in the booklet provided to us. And within the given time I gave my best and after the completion of all the tasks we were allowed to visit places in Bangalore really, it was the best part of SSB.
On the next two days that was the GTO days. I gave my best in all the tasks and I personally given many solutions to the progressive group tasks and half group tasks and contributed in the group and then on the second day of GTO I was called for the Interview. In the interview, I swear I found my self as a boy full of confidence and josh I gave all my answers confidently but I was a bit nervous too. After all, it was my first SSB.
After coming out of the room I went to my friends Aaryan Kumar, Arindam Sood, and Abhinav who were also from Sainik School and I told all the things about the interview. And they supported me. On the next day which was conference day which we call the DOOMSDAY for all the candidates we all were assembled for the conference proceedings and we were sent to a room and when our name was called we had to enter in the conference hall.
Then after 18 candidates as I was the chest no. 19 I was called for the conference in the hall every officer of the 12 SSB was present my GTO my Psychologist and my IO and when my conference started board president asked only one question to me with a smile that- “OK Kuldeep if we will recommend you for the Navy do you think your spectacles will trouble you?”. And I answered very smartly of his question and then I was sent out for the further proceedings and after the last candidate’s conference we were told to wait for the result within an hour a commander ranked officer came and announced the result and the chest no. 19 that’s me. My name was there on his list. I thanked God for being with me.
I was too happy that day but I would like to thank to my parents first for supporting me in all the situation and to all my friends. To my school to my batch THE INFERNOS. To all my seniors. And last but not the least my best friend who helped me in knowing my self more clearly. And for supporting me all the time in my whole journey. Thank you 3000!!
Indian Navy Ships Kolkata and Shakti carried out Group Sail with naval ships of Japan, Philippines and the United States of America in the South China Sea from 03 May to 09 May 19. The six-day long Group Sail had participation of six combatants from the four participating countries and included the Guided Missile Destroyer INS Kolkata and Fleet Support Ship INS Shakti of India, Helicopter Carrier JMSDF Izumo and Guided Missile Destroyer JMSDF Murasame of Japan; Frigate BRP Andres Bonifacio of Philippines and Arleigh Burke Class Destroyer USS Williams P Lawrence of USA. The Group Sail was aimed to deepen the existing partnership and foster mutual understanding among participating navies.
The ships undertook various exercises en route which included formation manoeuvering, underway replenishment runs, cross-deck flying and exchange of Sea Riders. The Group Sail exercise with naval ships of Japan, Philippines and United States showcased India’s commitment to operating with like-minded nations to ensure safe maritime environment through enhanced interoperability.
IN Ships are on return passage from their successful deployment to South and East China Seas as part of the annual Eastern Fleet Over Seas Deployment during which they visited Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam, Qingdao, China and Busan, South Korea. Whilst at Qingdao, both the ships had participated in the International Fleet Review (IFR) as part of the 70th Anniversary Celebration of PLA (Navy). During the ships’ stay in Busan, the IN Ships took part in the Opening Ceremony of Maritime Security (MS) Field Training Exercise (FTX) under the aegis of ADMM-PLUS.
On departing Busan, both the ships participated in ADMM-PLUS MS FTX Phase I exercises from 01 May to 03 May 19 off South Korea with Navies of Brunei, China, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, South Korea and the USA. Group Sail progressed from 03 May to 09 May. The Phase II of ADMM-PLUS MS FTX is scheduled from 09 May to 12 May 19 in the South China Sea. On completion of Phase II, all participating ships including IN Ships Kolkata and Shakti are scheduled to attend the closing ceremony of ADMM-PLUS MS and participate in the International Maritime Defence Expo (IMDEX) 2019 in Singapore.
Colonel Preet Singh who was the serving colonel in the Indian Army lost his life in Gurugram on Monday due to a road accident. Colonel Preet Singh was deputed in Bathinda and was a part of seven engineer regiment. According to the law enforcement, the Army officer who had been awarded sena medal was travelling in the Army vehicle Tata Storme when the Maruti Swift hit his vehicle from the rear side that caused in the massive crash. On Thursday Colonel Singh was cremated with full military honours. The Army officer used to reside with his family in Sector-22 Palam Vihar. His father Raghuveer Singh is a retired judge while his wife Swati Singh is a professor at Delhi University. He had two children a son and a daughter. His son Samayan was eight years of age while his daughter Diksha was just a year old. On average, there are nine accidents that occur daily in Millennium City. In 2014, there were 1180 cases of accidents leading to 430 deaths.
In 2015 the cases slightly reduced to 1140 but the death toll was higher at 435 while in 2016 there were 1201 incidents of accidents leading to 420 deaths. In 2018, there were 460 people who had lost their lives on the roads of Gurugram.
Officials also indicate that the visibility further decreased during driving heavy vehicles. Other factors resulting in the deadly mishap are fatigue, overspeeding, drunken driving and overloading. To prevent fatalities caused due to mishaps, the Haryana government introduced Haryana vision Zero. The campaign has resulted in reducing the number of accidents in major cities of Haryana including Gurugram.
The following is list, in order of merit of 520 candidates, who have qualified on the basis of the results of the Written Examination held by Union Public Service Commission in 9th September, 2018 and the subsequent Interviews held by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy for the 142nd Course and Naval Academy for the 104th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 2nd July, 2019. For detailed information regarding the date of commencement of the above courses, please visit the websites of Ministry of Defence i.e www.joinindianarmy.nic.in, www.nausena‐bharti.nic.in and www.careerairforce.nic.in.
The results of Medical Examination have not been taken into account in preparing these lists. 3. The candidature of all the candidates is provisional, subject to their submitting the requisite certificates in support of date of birth and educational qualifications etc. claimed by them directly to the Additional Directorate General of Recruiting, Adjutant General’s Branch, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Army), West Block No. III, Wing-1, R. K. Puram, New Delhi-110066 wherever this has not already been done and not to U.P.S.C.
In case, there is any change of address, the candidates are advised to promptly intimate directly to the Army Headquarters at the address given above. 5. The result is also available on the UPSC Website at http:// www.upsc.gov.in. Marks of the candidates will be available on the Website after 15 days from the date of declaration of final results.
A young and brave Indian Navy officer Lieutenant Commander Arjun Nikam lost his life today after fighting with bone cancer. The Lt Cdr Arjun Nikam was a naval aviator and a qualified diver. The armed forces community is deeply saddened by this supreme loss. Our sincere sympathy for his family and friends. Jai Hind.
My name is Aryan. I got recommended from 12 SSB Bangalore for Indian Naval Academy. I appeared for the NDA written exam for the first time in September 2017. I failed in that exam. The next time I appeared for the exam in April 2018, I failed again. But the success story of other boys on SSBCrack.com kept me motivated and I knew that one day my hard work will pay off. And finally, I succeeded in my 3rd attempt of the NDA written exam. I knew that this was my first and the only chance to make it.
CARPEDIUM. I utilised every bit of time and made a perfect strategy to get recommended. Surely, the success story of other candidates helped me in making a perfect strategy. Finally, I appeared for my SSB and cleared it in my very first attempt. My suggestions for others is if you have not done well in any single test of SSB then don’t lose hope because there are a lot of tests and you can show your worth in any of it. So don’t lose hope and give up trying. Especially my GTO task wasn’t as good as I expected it to be but I made it clear that I am going to do very well in the interview. Same happened, I did well in my interview and here I am recommended. They are the Selection Centres, not Rejection Centers so be yourself and you will get through.
