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Recommended For Indian Army in 2nd Attempt – Indian Military Academy

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TGC 129 SSB Recommended

Hey there future young officers, I am Cyril Saji and I got recommended for the Indian Army through TGC-129 (2019) in my 2nd SSB attempt. SSBCrack has helped me throughout the years with its posts and the success stories of other aspirants who like me have attained their objective what they set out to achieve So its even my duty that I do the same and may just randomly end up helping my successors the same way as my predecessor did.

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My SSB journey or if I may, my dream to join the forces did not start or end in a few months but was all a series of decisions and events that followed from my 10th (that’s when I decided that I wanted to earn those OGs one fine day)

My success story is divided into 4 parts –

  • ROAD LEADING TO SSB
  • SSB ATTEMPTS 
    • SSB ATTEMPT NAVY (CONFERENCE OUT)
    • SSB ATTEMPT ARMY ( RECOMMENDED)
  • PERSONAL TIPS
  • THE NCC EFFECT
  1. ROAD LEADING TO SSB

Hailing from an army background and my dad being the second gen officer, obviously I was preview to what the army as an institution was and what an army life had to offer, but just like any other kid I had no clue as to what I wanted to do when I grew up. It was after my 10th when other officers and people I was surrounded with started asking me what I wanted to do in life and to just dodge that question I told them that I wanted to join the forces like my dad and his dad before him. But slowly and slowly what started as an excuse to dodge the question thrown at me by others about my future became a serious deal and that became my only aim.

Please do keep in mind that once you have set a target, all the decisions you make from thereon should be all aimed at hitting that target if not immediately then eventually.

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So now that I had an aim and knew exactly what I wanted I opted for science in my 11 , as it would help me in NDA exams and also open the TES entry scheme for me. But after my 12 I wasn’t able to clear NDA and due to some unseen circumstances could not apply for TES.

Then I had to make a decision whether to do a normal graduation or a technical degree. I chose to go in for a technical degree and let me tell you that decision was also taken keeping the forces in mind as I wanted to keep the doors open for entries like UES(ARMY)(now scrapped), UES(NAVY),TGC, SSC TECH,NCC SPECIAL ENTRIES and other NAVAL ENTRIES LIKE GSX, PILOT/ATC/OBSERVER etc alongside the other available options of CDS or NCC SPECIAL ENTRY(provided if the college had NCC in it) after graduation.

 So I joined KARUNYA UNIVERSITY ( TAMILNADU ) as it was meeting all my requirements. Here I joined NCC in the 1st year itself which helped me earn my B certificate and my C certificate in the years to come. Learned a lot and had a lot of fun and enjoyed my college life. Also took part in student run bodies and participated in the college events and fest that helped me gain a lot of exposure, confidence and improve my communication skills with the masses. In my 4th year, I applied for the defense entries.

  • SSB ATTEMPTS
    1. SSB ATTEMPT NAVY (CONFERENCE OUT)
    2. SSB ATTEMPT ARMY (RECOMMENDED)

I gave a total of 2 SSBs one of both navy and army.

UES NAVY –  NSB COIMBATORE –  02/02/19 – 06/02/19 – CONFERENCE OUT

TGC ARMY –  SSB ALLAHABAD –  08/03/19 – 12/03/19       – RECOMMENDED

  • SSB ATTEMPT NAVY ( CONFERENCE OUT):

It was my first SSB attempt and like any other fresher I was nervous and not that much prepared, but I made it through my screening and so did two of my college mates and the rest is history, neither we prepared nor we let anybody else prepare. But in the days to come, I understood how the entire procedure of SSB works and tried to participate and do the activities there with the best of my abilities. By the 5th day the conference I knew the points where I have messed up and didn’t expect to get recommended. So I was not dejected when I got conference out, but now I knew what I had to do and in which all aspects did I lag and I knew I had to work on them for my next SSB which was coming up the next month and yes that’s exactly what I did.

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PREPARATION FOR THE 2ND SSB ATTEMPT:

Thetime table I followed is as follows:

0700:1000 – SLEEP

1000:1300- NEWSPAPER(TOI,THE HINDU)

1300:1400-LUNCH

1400:1700- INTROSPECTION AND OTHER INFORMATION

1700:1930- GAMES

1930:2000-DINNER

2000:0600- GK, CA, BASIC TIME DISTANCE AND VOLUME NUMERICALS

0600:0700- TOI E-NEWSPAPER

This was the timetable I followed rigorously for the next 25 odd days and trust me as the days grew nearer I wished that somehow there would be more hours in the day there was so much to cover.

  • SSB ATTEMPT ARMY (RECOMMENDED):

For this attempt, I had worked on my GK, CA, INTROSPECTION, TECHINCAL and basic TIME AND DISTANCE AND VOLUME QUESTIONS.

My reporting was on 8th March, but for me, SSB had started from 5th March itself from the time I boarded the train from Coimbatore ( the place where my college is located) to Allahabad (SSB centre). in the train I started communicating with my fellow passengers to get to know more about them, the train details(number, name, route), stations in the journey, distance totally covered from the boarding to the arrival etc ( just in case the interviewing officers asks me about my journey).

Then I reached the Allahabad Cantonment 7th evening and I was staying in the Cantonment just 500mts from the SSB centre, as soon as I reached the Cantonment and the guestroom I kept my stuff and went to play basketball( one my hobbies ) and also got familiar with the place like the names of the officer messes there, monuments present, and read about them and other places in the Cantonment ( just in case the interviewing officer asks what did I do after reaching the Cantonment (its always good to be proactive) )

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DAY 1 .

MARCH 8TH ( SCREENING):

Reporting was at 0600 hrs. TGC 129 , 325 candidates reported

After all the documentation, the screening began.

  • OIR – (it was very easy)

Attempted – SET A – 50/50 SET B – 50/50

  • PPDT – 4 minutes ( completed writing entire story)

Narration ( to the point,keep it short, simple)

  • GD –  contributed 2 to 3 points (Key: confidence, good posture, vocabulary, pronunciation,proficiency, sharp, firm,crisp,focused)

Note: It is very important to give a very good narration, and listening to other candidates story as well. SCREENING RESULT 68/325

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DAY 2

MARCH 9TH (PSYCH)

  • TAT : Attempted – all 12 ( keeping all the stories positive)(with components like whats the problem, steps taken to overcome that, and present-day scenario)
  • WAT – ATTEMPTED – 60/60  (The sentences were my first responses and to the point and simple)
  1. SRT  – ATTEMPTED – 60/60  ( The same as WAT)
  • SDT – We were asked to write about
  1. What my parents think about me?
  2. What my teachers think about me?
  3. What my friends think about me?
  4. Who is my role model and why?

I filled the entire answer-sheet given to me by the board.

DAY 2

MARCH 9TH (INTERVIEW):

As soon as my psych got over, I had to report for my interview,which was taken by the deputy president.

He first tried to lighten up the atmosphere by introspective questions about me, my family, my strengths and weaknesses and trying to contradict my answers and trying to provoke me , but I remained calm and composed and answered everything with a sense of calm and an elaborate reason as to why I think what I just said.

Then he threw random CA questions at me and since I was well prepared I was able to answer 7 of the 8 questions he had asked

Luckily no technical/mathematical questions or questions on my hobbies was asked. My interview lasted for some 30 odd minutes.

Just remember one thing the interviewing officer will try to get you tensed, panicky and try to pressurize you but whatever you answer, be calm and don’t panic , your body language matters, also for every answer you give, be sure you have real life examples to support the same , and also the why , how , what, so, elaborate, type of questions prepared for every response you give. Also when the IO asks you a question, answer him in depth.

Example: if he asks where have you studied?

Answer him: full name of school, Place, District, State.

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DAY 3

MARCH 10TH (GTO- DAY 1)

GTO is all on how you perform as a group. Remember in GTO you will be subdivided in a smaller group like 10 candidates in each group, and now you are not 10 individuals but a single unit/ individual. Do all the tasks together, do not be bothered about whether you are the first to clear an obstacle or the last, your only aim should be to make sure that your team clears the obstacle at hand.

  • GD:

     There were two GDs

1st topic was should there be a monitoring committee in India, if yes who is the main , THE PARLIAMENT , THE JUDICIARY OR THE MEDIA ?

The 2nd topic was how can people of our country contribute to its development?

The main objective of these GDs is that you put across your views confidently and sensibly, there is no need to reach any conclusion, but the way you express and put across your point should be good. I contributed by giving at least 4 to 5 points in each GD with facts and figures to support my point.

  • GPE:

In this a scenario was thrown to us with problems like a convict is escaping from the jail , his accomplices are trying to bomb a village , the convict plans to murder the inspector , poachers are trying to shoot down a tiger in the nearest forest , one of the forest officials is shot and bleeding after a conflict with those poachers , a giraffe has fallen in the well nearby.

So we had to write our individual stories down in 4 minutes , but unfortunately I wasn’t able to complete the entire story. After that we had a GD and had to come to a conclusion and I was nominated by my group to explain the solution to the GTO

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Try to find a solution that will kills enough problems in a single go and also use the natural surrounding like river , vehicles and also keep in mind the time and the distance factor and also keep your mind open for ideas to flow in and also be open to accommodate others’ ideas and yes, be practical.

  • PGT, HGT, FGT:

I contributed being the part of the team by giving logical solutions to the obstacles at hand , the angle of placing the log, phatta, rope tying etc. Make sure you look at the entire structure in the lava region (where we cant step on land) and apply your brain practically and effectively and clear the obstacle. There are multiple approaches and solution of the same obstacle so don’t be afraid to share your ideas or try something new.

  • GOR (SNAKE RACE):

    Here I was the last person to clear all the obstacles as I was helping my group mates clear it first, make sure the heavyweight individual clear the obstacle first and the physically fit later. Move as a single unit and don’t be bothered about the time or how far ahead the other team is, just focus on your team and work as a team and clear all the obstacles and yes keep shouting the war cry given to you and motivate the team to do the same, show the josh in you and bring out the josh in others. “Josh kam nhi hona chahiye!”.

  • LECTURATE:

         The 4 topics given to me were :

  1. Russian insurgency
  2. Indian army
  3. Global warming
  4. Use of plastics

I was lucky as I knew all the 4 topics, I chose to speak on Indian army and spoke confidently, looking at everyone and smartly and ended in exactly the amount of time allotted to me.

  • INDIVIDUAL OBSTACLE :

             We were given a time of 3 minutes to clear the 10 obstacles. I did 15 of them in the given time ie I finished 10 and repeated 5 again.               For this you have to be quick , keep running once the time starts , don’t you dare jog or walk, chalk out a approach plan for each obstacle and at the same time be safe do not slide on the ropes while coming down , you will end up having rope burns.

DAY 4 .

MARCH 11TH (GTO- DAY 2)

  • COMMAND TASK:

      This was one task in which the GTO tried to pressurize me . At first he explained me the task at hand and asked me to call my subordinates. And I found out the solution in 30 secs. But the GTO put some penalty on it and asked me to find another solution, I took out another solution , he again put another penalty and asked me to find another solution, I took out another solution , he again put another penalty and asked me to find another solution, and also sent back one of my subordinate and tried to pressurize me by reducing the time , but I wasn’t pressurized and maintained my calm and took out another solution , the GTO again put another penalty to it and this time I looked at him and smiled and took out another solution.

So I took out 5 solution to the obstacle in 15 minutes all the while maintaining my calm. And the best part is after I was done the GTO was like “Cyril wasn’t it easy!”, I just smiled and replied it was OK sir. After that I was done with my GTOs and was looking forward to my conference.

DAY 5

MARCH 12TH (CONFERENCE):

On the day of my conference everyone was getting out in 30 seconds , whereas my conference lasted for 20 minutes, I was subjected to SRTs , CA questions which I very well knew and answered them elaborately.

After the conference when the results were announced, hearing my chest number called was a feeling of achievement and fulfilment in itself.

  • PERSONAL TIPS:

 The few things I would like to suggest are :

  1. Be positive about everything
  2. Be logical and practical
  3. Keep calm and remain cool-headed
  4. Be prepared in GK and CA
  5. Participate in sports provided in the board
  6. Be socially acceptable
  7. Be physically fit
  8. Have fun and socialize with your batchmates
  9. Be motivated and motivate others
  10. Share your past experiences with others and help the team grow
  11. Conduct yourself smartly
  • THE NCC EFFECT:

     The first uniform I have ever earned and put on was the khakhi, the one with a green beret and a red hackle. I did justice to this uniform and served in it for 3 years, attending various camps and getting my B certificate and C certificate.

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Being in NCC taught the real meaning of unity and discipline, how all of us in a single platoon are nothing but one unit having one individuality. All for one and one for all , from all the ragda to the brotherhood we shared inculcated the OLQs required in an officer without me even trying, it was all imbibed as an integral part of NCC. Aspects like punctuality, rank hierarchy and following the orders was all put in my system right here .

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NCC has played a very integral part in my life in bringing me where I stand today and being a part of this organization and wearing that khakhi uniform was a privilege that I am glad, I was worthy enough to have.

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First Video of Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman [Must Watch]

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Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman First Video

The first video since he was discharged from hospital, here’s Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman taking pictures with men. This is likely sometime last month. Video from some Air Force groups.

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Cleared SSB Interview In 10th Attempt AIR-04 CDS 2 2018

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Cracked SSB Interview In 10th Attempt

Hello everyone, I am Ashish Kumar. Joining Army was no less an all-time dream of mine. This is about a long journey, a dream which came true after 1609 days, 10 attempts and every single second of dreaming a life less ordinary. This is a story of a kid living his own ways and story of a boy who ran the last mile to make his dream come true. Let me thanks my parents, family, friends, seniors, NCC platoon, sports teammates and everybody who were part of this journey. My heartiest thanks to Ankit Yadav Sir (My college senior, serving in forces) who was my role model and my mentor in this journey.

Let me tell you that nothing comes easy in life, and I do believe that it is repeaters who know the true value of getting recommended, and no repeater is repeater until he/she is screened out. Well, I will quickly move through my attempts in chronological order from being conference out in my first four attempts before graduation in which three being NDA and one TES. Then I pursued Electrical Engineering (2014-2018) from NIT Kurukshetra and I am sure there is no better institute than NITs & IITs. NIT Kurukshetra is special in its own way, providing me opportunities to lead various teams. I was part of 10 HR Battalion NCC and lead my platoon at several events. From being national player of hockey and Kabaddi, I have everything on my PIQ which state myself to be capable enough to cross SSB. I was Gold medallist of my batch too.

After my graduation I was conference out in UES, CDS, AFCAT and screened out in SSC Navy and SSC(T). My second last attempt was in Kapurthala in June 2018 for SSC(Tech) I was screened out. Let me tell you I was working with Alstom ( France based MNC) and I got selected in Engineers India Limited ( PSU under Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas). It was August 20, 2018 that I have to make a difficult choice, on this very day I have to join this company and on this same day I had my CDS SSB at Allahabad. Unlike others I chose to join EIL at least it fulfilled my parents dream.

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Then was the time to make my dreams true. Well, for all those repeaters I would say there are times when after each rejection we look out, depress ourselves and find lacunae in ourselves which aren’t our weakness actually. We guys have everything that army needs, all we need to do is stop finding negatives in ourselves but to strengthen the strong points because sometime to overcome the weakness it is important to strengthen your strengths. I would say we need to practice a lot, a lot written practice, regular go through with newspaper, developing reading habits, writing habits. And it is very important to invest positively in your hobbies.

So, my concluding attempt was in 32 SSB, Kapurthala on 23rd February 2019. All of my testing was very nice and I performed well to my expectations. I would suggest to all aspirants that listen to the instructors, listen to testing officers, before every task think what is expected out of you and perform positively. Make friends and create memories with them.

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I do remember a shot from my interview where he asked me, “Ashish, you have everything , you are working that too in Govt. organisation , why do you want to join army then.”, I have prepared this answer for last 9 attempts but I refused to myself and I told him “Sir, Ye dil manta hee nhi”. He said “well, then.” I answered almost all questions except few he asked me on my current novel. I was happy after the interview. GTO was great and I performed well carrying my team with me. There was 5 minute wait before my conference and I was asked two questions on permutation and combination: So how many total moves exist in game of chess and how many total matches will be played between 6 teams in a round robin tournament. I answered them and chairperson asked me with a smile, “What do you think , your chances are?”, I replied, “I believe I carry fair chances this time with a smile.”

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I do remember sitting in the hall and waiting for the final results, then Technical Officer (Para-commando) came and told two of you got recommended. He called Chest number: 4 and I was on cloud 9. It was such a great feeling, tears of happiness, tears of burden proving myself were there. I got hugs from my fellow batch mates, few of them are going to be best friends of life. I wish I can see all of them in uniform.

It is a coincidence that I got selected with Chest No.4 and I got AIR: 4 in merit too.

Well, I would say to all my dear aspirants that it takes your dedication and sincere efforts to achieve your dream and it is about your Zidd to make everything true.

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CDS 2 2018 Merit List – 100 Candidates Cleared SSB for IMA/AFA/NA

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CDS 2 2018 MERIT LIST

UPSC has published the merit list of CDS 2 2018 written exam conducted on
18 November 2018 for the Indian army, navy, and airforce. The CDS 2 2018 merit list has names of the 100 candidates who have cleared the written exam and SSB interview for IMA, AFA and NA. The merit list for OTA men and women will be displayed as the SSB interviews are still going on. For more details on CDS 2 2018 merit list, read below.

The number of vacancies, as intimated by the Government is 100 for Indian Military Academy [including 13 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ certificates (Army Wing) holders], 45 for Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala Executive (General Service)/Hydro[including 06 vacancies reserved for NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders (Naval Wing)] and 32 for Air Force Academy, Hyderabad [03 vacancies are reserved for NCC ’C’ Certificate (Air Wing) holders through NCC Spl. Entry].

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The Commission had recommended 2494, 1653 and 582 as qualified in the written test for admission to the Indian Military Academy, Indian Naval Academy and Air Force Academy respectively. The number of candidates finally qualified are those after SSB test conducted by Army Head Quarters.

These results will also be available on the UPSC website at http://www.upsc.gov.in. However, marks of the candidates will be available on the website after declaration of final result of Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) for Combined Defence Services Examination (II), 2018.

CDS 2 2018 IMA Toppers

  • AIR 1 ABHISHEK RAJ
  • AIR 2 NITIN SINGH BOHRA
  • AIR 3 ABHISHEK RAVI

CDS 2 2018 AFA Toppers

  • AIR 1 ANURAG SINGH
  • AIR 2 AKASH SHARMA
  • AIR 3 SHASHANK PRAKASH TRIPATHI

CDS 2 2018 INA Toppers

  • AIR 1 ABHISHEK RAJ
  • AIR 2 NITIN SINGH BOHRA
  • AIR 3 ASHISH KUMAR
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How I Cleared 2 SSB Interviews In 2 Weeks

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Cleared AFSB interview

This article is regarding my selection in the Indian Air Force. The selection procedure is a two-step procedure wherein the first step is the written exam and the second step is the Service Selection Board or the SSB interview. Selection in the Indian Air Force is mainly through 2 written exams which are conducted biannually. One of the exam is conducted by the UPSC ( Combined Defence Services Exam or CDSE ) and the other exam is conducted only by the Indian Air Force i.e AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST. One of the prime difference between both these exams is the fact that CDSE is conducted for induction in all of the defence forces viz Indian Military Academy ( Dehradun ) , Indian Air Force Academy ( Hyderabad ) , Indian Naval Academy ( Ezhinmala ) , Officers Training Academy ( Chennai ) while AFCAT exam is only for the induction in the Indian Air Force’s various branches. Branches which can be opted for through AFCAT exams are 
1. Flying branch
2. Technical branch ( for Mechanical, Electrical and Computer Science students ) 
3. Ground duty branch which include Administration and Logistics.

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5 Days SSB Interview


CDS examination for the Indian Air Force is only for the induction in the flying branch. The notification for the AFCAT exam is out in the month of July and the exam is conducted in the month of August whereas the notification for CDS examination is out mainly in the month of September and the exam was conducted in November.

AFCAT exam is an online exam which consists of hundred questions from mainly four sections i.e 
1. English
2. Quantitative and military aptitude
3. General awareness
4. Mathematics
Each question carries three marks making the maximum marks of the exam as 300. According to the general trends, the cut-off for the exam is generally seen to be around 140-150. Students who score more than the cut-off called for the SSB interview. Usually e around 2 lakh students appeared for the exam of which around 8000-1000 make it to the cut-off and ultimately to the interview.

The CDS exam is a paper pen based examination in which there are three tests. Each test is of two hours and there is a sectional cut-off in each of the tests which means that at a minimum number of marks is required in each test for you to make it to the cut-off. This exam is conducted by UPSC and therefore the focus is primarily on general awareness. The three exams which are conducted are
1. English 
2. General awareness and current affairs
3. Mathematics
Each paper is of 100 marks. The maximum marks of this exam 300. The cut-off of marks for various academies are different. Air Force academy according to the general trends usually has the highest cut-off that is around 150 marks.
Around 2-2.5 lakh students appear for the CDS exam of which around 700-750 students make it to the cut off list of Indian Air Force.

Students who clear the written examination are called for the SSB interview which is conducted at four places in India
1. Air Force Selection Board, Dehradun.
2. Air Force Selection Board, Mysore.
3. Air Force Selection Board, Gandhinagar.
4. Air Force Selection Board, Varanasi.

SSB 5 Days Interview: The SSB interview is conducted in 2-stages i.e. Stage-1 & Stage-2

STAGE- 1 (Day 1): The first day of the SSB, candidates have to go through 2 tests which will be conducted consecutively. The first two tests will be an Officer Intelligence Test (OIR) and Picture Perception & Description Test (PPDT).

STAGE – 2 (Day 2): However, on the first day of Stage-2, candidates have to go through psychology test. This test consists of the following:

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT): In this test, 12 pictures are shown consecutively for 30 seconds. However, the time allotted to write a story on each picture is 4 minutes. Once the 4 minutes mark gets over, next picture will appear on the screen for 30 seconds. This goes on until all 12 pictures are shown on the screen. Remember, candidates, need to write a story on every picture shown on the screen.

Word Association Test (WAT):  In the test, one word is shown for 15 seconds and candidates have to write the first thought that comes to their mind. A short sentence (one-liner) would be appropriate. This goes on till the 60th word is shown on the screen.

Situation Reaction Test (SRT): In the test, candidates need to be careful as 60 situations will be shown on the screen and the candidates have to write the reaction as to how they would react in these situations.

Self- Description Test: It will be the last test of psychology where candidates have to write a short context about the opinion of parents/guardians, friends, teachers and the qualities one needs to improve on.

Group Tasks (Day 3):  Group tasks will be conducted on day 3 & day 4. On the 3rd day, candidates will be assessed through the following tests.

Group Discussion (GD): Candidates will have a discussion on 2 topics. They can have an internal discussion and no debate is tolerated. Hence, each topic will be discussed for 15-20 minutes.

Group Planning Exercises (GPE): In general, the test will be conducted in 5 parts
Explanation of model
Next is the reading of narrative by GTO
Then comes 5 minutes of self-reading
Then 10 minutes for writing an individual plan
Finally, 20 minutes to discuss the common plan

Progressive Group Task (PGT): Explanation of model
Next is the reading of narrative by GTO
Then comes 5 minutes of self-reading
Then 10 minutes for writing an individual plan
Finally, 20 minutes to discuss the common plan

Progressive Group Task (PGT): To clarify it will be the first outdoor task where a set of 4 obstacles with progressively increasing difficulty level will have to be overcome in 40-50 minutes by the group.

Group Obstacle Race: In the test, 3-4 groups are pitched against each other over a set of 6 obstacles with a snake like a load.

Half Group Task: The group is divided into two and an obstacle similar to PGT has to be crossed in 15 minutes.

Lecturette: A set of 4 topics are given and the candidates have to give a short lecture on any one of the given topics.

(Day 4)
It is the second day of GTO and remaining tests will be conducted on this day.

Individual Obstacles:  In the test, a set of obstacles have to be tackled individually in a span of 3 minutes.

Command Task: In the test, an individual is nominated as a leader to handle one task which is similar to PGT. Then, the individual can select two subordinates to help him during this task.

Final Group Task: It is very much similar to progressive group task (PGT).

(Day 5) All things considered, it is the last day of the interview. On this day the candidates will have a closing address. Next would be the conference which is a short interaction with a candidate with the board officers. Moreover, once the conference is over the results are announced.

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Interview: Besides, the personal interview will be conducted in the afternoon by the interviewing officer from day 1 to day 4. In this case, the atmosphere is informal and relaxed.

My Experience at SSBs. 
I cleared two SSBs in two weeks viz 4-AFSB Varanasi ( AFCAT entry ) from 25/02/2019 to 01/03/2019 and then at 1-AFSB Dehradun ( CDSE entry ) from 04/03/2019 to 08/03/2019.
These were my first two attempts ever in SSBs.
I’ll describe my Varanasi experience in detail and try to keep the experience at Dehradun a bit short.

Air Force Selection Board, Varanasi ( 25th Feb to 2 March )
25/02/2019 ( Day 1 )
I reported at the Varanasi Junction Railway station at 6:30 AM and after a short document verification we were taken to the AFSB. 248 students reported.
OIR was easy but the time was somewhat less. 40 questions in 17 minutes. Make sure you attempt all the questions as there is no negative marking.
After the two OIR tests we were taken to a hall where we were shown a picture of a boy with two ladies by his side. I made a story of a holiday trip. The narration was good and luckily the group chose me to give the group story.
Narration of your story confidently is very crucial and during discussion make sure that you don’t speak much and try not to interrupt anyone while they speak.
After this discussion , we were made to wait for 10 minutes and then DSO sir came with the results. 74 were screened in and me and one of my friends were fortunate enough to get screened in.
After some rest and a thorough document verification, we had our Psychological Tests.
After two SSBs, I can say that it’s the most important part of Phase 2 testing.
I did all TAT stories, completed all 60 WATs  and wrote 38 SRTs. After this I was able to write 75% of the things I had thought of giving in the Self-Description.

For this test speed is very important. Make stories and sentences that reflect your personality and avoid using facts in WAT. Avoid making negative sentences or statements that tend to preach. In the SRTs , quality matters over quantity. So make sure that you give a complete reaction to the problem given to you. For self-description, write things which your parents, teachers and friends actually think of you. Don’t write all positive qualities. There’s no harm in mentioning a negative quality or two.

Day 2:  Had GTO this day. 
The two group discussions went good and I was able to make a decent contribution. Here also , don’t speak much. Speak wisely and speak what’s required.
In the individual solution of GPE, I made a mistake regarding time. Try and keep track of time in the GPE’s individual solution. Mentioning time ,distance etc would fetch you better marks. In the discussion again, contribute adequately and try and be the one to give the group plan.
My group chose me to do the same.
The next was PGT and it was not that great. We could complete only 3 obstacles and that too with GTO Sir’s support. Try and give ideas here and if you think your ideas won’t work or someone has a better idea, take the initiative and get going with that idea. Keep track of the rules and try not to break them. You’re judged on the rules you’re breaking.
Group race was good. We came first. Take all the group along and not just yourself. Help group mates who are not able to cross the hurdles.

HGT was okay and we did it before time. Lecturette was good and I gave it confidently. Remember, confidence is the key here.

Day 3: Individual obstacles were a disaster and could do only 5-6 . Spent time in one of them and lost a significant amount of time. Tackle them wisely with a proper plan in mind. Needless to say, IO matters the least in your recommendation.
Command task went well and I was given a fairly tough problem but was able to do it. Was called as a substitute twice. The Final group task was easy and we did it well before time.

Day 4 : The Interview ! 
My interview went on for more than an hour and I was asked questions related to my self , my education, family, friends, studies etc.
He asked about my interests and hobbies and enquired till he was satisfied.
I was also asked about how I went about my SSB preparation and about my motivation to join Indian Airforce. Some questions related to my place ( Agra) , defence forces, Aircrafts, missiles were also asked. I couldn’t answer some questions related to Aircrafts, Missiles etc and simply said that ” I don’t know Sir”

Be brutally honest during the interview. If you try to fool them, you’ll make a fool of yourself. They have been interviewing 10-12 like us every week for 15-20 years. If you speak the truth, you may or may not be recommended but if you lie, you’ll definitely not be recommended.
Also try and reflect qualities that you wrote in Self-Description. 

Day 5 
The Conference !
I was made to wait for around 15 minutes and as soon as I opened the gate , a question came flashing, 

Officer: So Akash, What’s your height ? 
Me : 182 cms sir. 
Officer: How have you utilized your height ? 
Me : I’ve been the Goalkeeper for my team and also sometimes I help my mother reach out to places in the kitchen where she cannot reach. 

Everybody laughs
Officer: What’s your motivation to join IAF ? 
Me: Sir, My school was in the cantonment area and during my way to school I used to see through the area and was very fascinated by the lifestyle of Army Personnel.

Officer: How was your stay ? Any suggestions for the board ? 
( Answered )
Officer : Thank you Akash. We wish to see you in the Blue Uniform soon. All the best. 

After this I had a positive feeling about my recommendation.

We waited for around 2 hours before everybody’s conference was over and then the DSO sir came with the results.
He gave a brief speech before announcing the Chest numbers of recommended Candidates. 

DSO Sir : The chest numbers that have been recommended to join The Indian Air Force by our board are 5 , 13……. ( I was Chest Number 13 )
Four candidates were recommended from our Batch out of 74. 
This was followed by filling up of a lot of forms which took us around 5 hours. 

Two of us were not eligible for flying branch and were sent home after document filling. Two of us were retained and had our CPSS the next day. 
The CPSS was cancelled as fire broke out in the UPS room and the server didn’t work. We were given a letter to go for CPSS at 1-AFSB Dehradun on 9th march.
CPSS is Computerized Pilot Selection System exam which is conducted for the students who are eligible to be pilots in the Indian Air Force. It is once in a lifetime test. 
I told the officers there that I have my SSB scheduled at 1-AFSB Dehradun from 4th march. Knowing this, they urged me to attend it at any cost and also highlighted the importance of the CDSE entry.

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AFSB Dehradun ( 4th March to 9th March )

Reported there at 6:30. A total of 208 people reported.

The OIRs at Dehradun were a but difficult that those at Varanasi but the time allowed was more. 50 questions in 30 minutes. Did all 100 questions. 
Had a decent narration but couldn’t speak during discussion. Also was not nominated this time to give the group story. ( I wasn’t a fresher here like the previous week at Varanasi ) . With repeaters, it’s hard to utter a word in the group discussion. 
After the PPDT, I wasn’t sure whether I would be screened in. But fortunately I made it and decided that I’d enjoy the next 4 days. 
Total 71 were screened in out of 208

Followed the same strategy for Psychological Tests but did 44 SRTs this time, 57 WATs and 12 TATs. The SD was more like the previous one. 

Day 2: 
Interview was scheduled the next day. It went on for around 1 hour 10 minutes and the Interviewing officer was a Group Captain in IAF.
Questions were similar but here I was also about my fears and some recent news headlines. He also asked me about the reason I wanted to be in IAF and which Aircraft would I like to fly if I became a pilot. 
I was happy with my interview.

Day 3
We were free this day and went out for sightseeing like every other day.

Day 4:
My performance here in GTO tasks was inferior to that in Varanasi. I had people with 8-9 time the experience than me and most of them had been to coaching. 
I did my best but I was not the best in my group during GTOs. I did 8 IOs here and was statisfied unlike last time. 

Day 5 : 
Command task was fine and i was also called as a sub ordinate twice. 
We did the FGT in 2 minutes 42 seconds. 
After that we were asked to quickly get ready for Conference. 

Before my turn at the conference, I was again made to wait for around 10 minutes and as I entered, 

Officer : So Akash, What motivates you to join Indian Airforce besides obviously your name ? 

Me : Sir , my school was in the Cantonment area and I was always very fascinated by the lifestyle of Army Officers. Besides that , the Pay Scale and perks of an Airforce Officer are surplus and I also like the Airforce Uniform. 

Everyone Smirked

Officer : This is your second attempt at SSBs? 
Me : Yes Sir.

Officer : Did you do better than your last SSB ? 
Me : I tried to do my best sir and I’m happy for the fact that I did more IO than before. 

Officer : Which Aircraft would you like to fly if you become a pilot ? 
Me : Mirage 2000 or Sukoi Su-30

Officer : Why ? 
Me : They are both fourth generation aircrafts and are very good for aerial or air to ground combats. 
Officer : Any other reason ? 
Me : I liked the photos of their Cockpits

Everyone started laughing

He then asked my about my stay and suggestions following which he wished my good luck. 
After about and hour, DSO sir came with the results and started announcing the Chest Numbers. 

Chest number 5, 42…… ( I was Chest Number 42) . 
I was happy for the fact that one of my friends from my group was also recommended. 
Total 4 were recommended out of 71 students in phase 2. 

Again filled a lot of forms . Had dinner and was ready for the CPSS test the next day. 

Cleared 2 SSB Interviews

CPSS Test ( Computerized Pilot Selection System )

The CPSS test is also conducted in two phases. Those who are able to clear the first phase are made to appear in the second phase. In the first phase there are around 12 test which are basically related to the aircraft orientation, design, mathematics, spatial configuration, logical reasoning, etc.
In the second phase, there are around 7-8 tests which are conducted inside a cockpit. These tests are basically to check the hand eye coordination of the student. 

I cleared CPSS exam and was recommended to become a pilot in the Indian Air Force.

So this was my Journey at SSBs. For the preparations, I started reading newspaper and made notes out of it, to keep myself physically fit, I played and indulged in physical exercises. I followed all the rules there and styed honest all throughout my Interview. I also took some help from online sources for the Psychological Tests. Thank you !

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Finally JeM Chief Masood Azhar Designated As Global Terrorist – Big Win For PM Modi

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JeM Chief Masood AzharJaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar is designated a global terrorist by the UN. The Pakistan-based group claimed responsibility for an attack in Kashmir that killed nearly 40 security personnel. Masood Azhar, Jaish-e-Mohammad (JeM) chief will now face an assets freeze, a travel ban and an arms embargo. India renewed its bid to designate him as a global terrorist in the United Nations Security Council sanctions list after the Pakistan-based JeM claimed responsibility for an attack in Kashmir that killed nearly 40 security personnel.

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15 Security Personnel Martyred In Attack By Naxals

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15 Security Personnel Martyred In Attack By Naxals

A police vehicle was targetted on Wednesday allegedly by Naxals in Gadchiroli district of Maharashtra, who triggered an improvised explosive device (IED) to blow up the police vehicle. 15 security personnel are reported to be injured in the blast. The vehicle, which was targetted was carrying 16 security personnel from the Kurkheda Quick Response Team of Gadchiroli police and the blast took place between Jamborkheda and Lendhari, according to local police. Earlier in the day, Naxals allegedly set ablaze 27 machines and vehicles at a road construction site in Kurkheda of Gadchiroli district. On April 11, an encounter broke out between CRPF personnel and Naxals in the Naxal affected district of Gadchiroli. In January this year, Naxals set ablaze vehicles in the villages of Kurkheda, Korchi and Potegaon here. Further details are awaited. (ANI)

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9 Best Tips On Getting Through Military Academy Training

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“Your training does not start in the academy, but has already started the moment you have decided to join the military” – Junaid

Joining the military, you have to be prepared for what it has for you. Most aspirants who decide to join the military do not actually know what happens in the training academies. All they know is hearsay. The cadets who will be narrating their stories of academy life will end each of their sentences with – “join karne ke baad pata lagega”.

But what should they be suggesting you instead is that start your training even before you join the academy. That be the case, you will find the training very easy going. Otherwise, it will be a hell-year for you.

So, here are some tips you can start your academy journey with. If you are recommended, it will be helpful for you in the academy; if you are not recommended, it will make you a better and disciplined person.

  1. Be physically fit

Mostly, there is a misconception that officers do more of an office task and jawan does all the field work. Officer or jawan, it does not matter. At the end of the day, you are a soldier, a fighter, and you have to be prepared for facing what you are trained on.

Everyone in the military is required to stay fit – from Sepoy to General. So, start your physical fitness training now. The best fitness training as per the military academy is running and calisthenics – you will be doing a lot of it in the academy.

  1. Push your limits

Training in the academy is more of a mental task than physical exhaustion. You have to constantly push your limits from day 1. These include sleepless nights and restless days. And cherry at the top is the unofficial classes conducted by the seniors. So, start pushing your limits already. Start sleeping less, start to run ½ km more than what you did last week.

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  1. Your coursemates are your everything

In the academy, the people who you train with are your brothers-friends-supporters-partners and everything else. You need to be mingling enough so that you can make a friend out of anyone. Start socializing, start to be more around people and mingle with them. This will make you adaptable to any environment around you.

  1. Start gathering the knowledge of the organization already

Even before you join the organization, it is always better to know everything about the organization which you are joining. Keep yourself updated with all the latest happening about the organization and all the changes going on in it. If you were in NCC – re-read everything from your TSC, VSC or NSC camps – in depth. When you do this, you will get some extra time to compensate for your sleep in the classes during your training. But try sleeping at your own risk.

  1. Always stand up for truth

Your attitude is what will define who you are. Always stand up for the truth – always stand up for what is correct. What could happen to you at the most? A few more km of running and a few restrictions? Just don’t give in to what is not correct.

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  1. Your senior is always right

Being said the above point, you also need to keep in mind that whatever your senior says or does is true, always. It depends on you how you are going to take it, but at the end, you have to come to terms with your senior and accept them as the universal truth.

  1. Don’t compare yourselves with the NDA guys

NDA guys have a long history of training behind them. If they are chilled out about a particular task does not mean you should be too. You have to cover the training of what they did in 4 years in just 1 year. So be prepared for this power-packed training schedule.

  1. Forget family, festivals and holidays

In the academy, you do not get to call your home every day, neither do you get to celebrate every festival with your family. The only holidays you are going to get are during the term break or if you are leaving the academy. So, do not be that person who cannot live without the shadow of her mother. Instead, make them feel that you are enjoying the training and that you will make them proud by getting the president’s commission.

  1. Always look busy

This is a super-secret trick. Even if you are free, which you will not be, pretend as if you are busy with some task. The academy does not like cadets who are doing nothing. It makes them feel that they are not doing enough to keep you busy. Does not make the academy feel that else they will actually make you busy.

Conclusion

The road to the academy for many is short. For some, there is still a long way to go. But you need to prep yourself up from this moment for, you are going to cherish the moments in the academy for a lifetime.

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MAJOR NEWS AND EVENTS: APRIL 2019

 

01 April 2019

  • The Indian Space Research Organization, ISRO, launched India’s latest satellite EMISAT and 28 other smaller satellites of international customers. The national space agency’s workhorse launch vehiclePSLV-C45, carrying the payloads on board, lifted off from its spaceport, SatishDhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota.
  • Bank of Baroda (BoB) became the second largest state-owned lender after merging Dena Bank and Vijaya Bank into it as part of the first three-way amalgamation.
  • India has won the ICC Test championship mace for the third successive year.

02 April 2019

  • Today is the World Autism Awareness Day. This year the theme of the Day is Assistive Technologies, Active Participation.
  • India have retained the ICC Test Championship Mace and won the purse of USD 1 million for a third successive year on April 1, 2019. India won this award after finishing at the top of the MRF Tyres ICC Test Team Rankings on the cut-off date of April 1, while New Zealand have ensured second place.

03 April 2019

  • Today is the World Autism Awareness Day. This year the theme of the Day is Assistive Technologies, Active Participation.
  • The United States has approved the sale of 24 multi-role MH-60 ‘Romeo’ Seahawk helicopters to India at an estimated cost of 2.4 billion US dollars. The announcement was made by the US State Department on April 2, 2019.

04 April 2019

  • The United Arab Emirates has conferred the prestigious Zayed Medal on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the highest decoration awarded to kings, presidents and heads of states.

05 April 2019

  • Vikram Kirloskar took charge as the new President of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII).
  • FIFA has released world football rankings on April, 04 2019. India rose two points and gets 101st rank while Belgium tops the list. FIFA said in its report, there were 150 games played across the globe during the international period, things remain tight at the top of the FIFA World Ranking as the top three remained unchanged.

06 April 2019

  • Kanishak Kataria, a B. Tech graduate from IIT Bombay has topped the UPSC civil services final exam. 759 candidates, comprising 577 men and 182 women, have been recommended for appointment to Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service and Central Services, Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’.
  • All India Football Federation President Praful Patel has become the first Indian to be elected as a member of the FIFA Executive Council. He got 38 out of 46 votes.

06 April 2019

  • Kanishak Kataria, a B. Tech graduate from IIT Bombay has topped the UPSC civil services final exam. 759 candidates, comprising 577 men and 182 women, have been recommended for appointment to Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service and Central Services, Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’.
  • All India Football Federation President Praful Patel has become the first Indian to be elected as a member of the FIFA Executive Council. He got 38 out of 46 votes.

07 April 2019

  • World Health Day observed today with the theme “Universal health coverage”.
  • Senior US Treasury official David Malpass has been selected as President of the World Bank. The World Bank’s executive board unanimously selected 63-year-old Malpass as the bank’s 13th President for a five-year term.

08 April 2019

  • The Indian Institute of Technology Madras tops the list of higher education institutes released today by the Ministry of Human Resource Development. The Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bangalore, is at the second spot; while IIT Delhi is at the third spot.
  • Maldives President Ibrahim Mohamed Solih’s Maldivian Democratic Party (MDP) wins the parliamentary election in Maldives. 
  • China shuttler and two-time Olympic winner Lin Dan wins the men’s singles final in Malaysian Open by defeating Chen Long 9-21, 21-17, 21-11.

09 April 2019

  • BJP MLA Bhima Mandavi and four security personnel were killed in a massive Maoist attack in Dantewada district of Chhattisgarh.
  • President Ram Nath Kovind today paid homage to the martyrs at National Police Memorial in New Delhi on the occasion of 54th Valour Day of Central Reserve Police Force, CRPF.
  • The first vote for the upcoming Lok Sabha elections was cast in Arunachal Pradesh by service voters from a remote Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) unit located in the eastern tip of the state of Arunachal Pradesh.

10 April 2019

  • Astronomers unveiled the first photo of a black hole. 
  • Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu secured a fifth term in office after win in the general election.

11 April 2019

  • Polling held today for the first phase of the general election to 91 Parliamentary constituencies, spread over 18 states and two Union Territories. Simultaneously the people also voted to 175-member Andhra Pradesh Assembly, 32-seat Sikkim Assembly, 60-member Arunachal Pradesh Assembly and for 28 of 147 Assembly seats in Odisha.
  • Wikileaks co-founder Julian Assange arrested at the Ecuadorian embassy in London. Assange took refuge in the embassy seven years ago to avoid extradition to Sweden.
  • The UK and the European Union have agreed to extend Brexit until October 31. The decision was taken at an emergency meeting in Brussels.
  • Sudan’s armed forces have overthrown and arrested President Omar al-Bashir after months of protests against his nearly 30-year rule.
  • Hong Kong’s equity market surpasses Japan as world’s third largest in value, behind only the U.S. and mainland China.

12 April 2019

  • Russia announced its decision to confer the Order of St Andrew the Apostle – the highest state decoration of the country on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, for promoting a special and privileged strategic partnership between Russian and India.

13  April 2019

  • The nation is paying homage to the martyrs of the Jallianwala Bagh massacre on the centenary of the incident.
  • Baisakhi is being celebrated in the northern part of the country today. The festival of harvest is celebrated with much fanfare in Punjab, Haryana and Chandigarh. Ram Navami is also being celebrated in different parts of the country.

14 April 2019

  • Nation pays tributes to Dr Bhimrao Ambedkar on his 128th birth anniversary.
  • The world’s largest aircraft, developed by aerospace venture Stratolaunch, completed its first flight test.
  • Meena Kumari Maisnam from India clinches gold in Boxing World Cup which concluded at Cologne, Germany.

15 April 2019

  • India announced their 15-man squad for the ICC World Cup 2019. The squad includes Virat Kohli (captain), Rohit Sharma (vice-captain), Shikhar Dhawan, KL Rahul, Vijay Shankar, MSD (wk), Kedar Jadhav, Dinesh Karthik, Yuzvendra Chahal, Kuldeep Yadav, Bhuvneshwar Kumar, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Ravindra Jadeja and Mohammed Shami.
  • Rongali Bihu is celebrated in Assam.
  • India successfully test-fired its first indigenously designed and developed long-range sub-sonic cruise missile ”Nirbhay” from a test range in Odisha.
  • The Election Commission barred Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath and BSP chief Mayawati from election campaigning for violating Model Code of Conduct by making objectionable statements in speeches.
  • UAE is set to host the world’s foremost Artificial Intelligence,AI Summit to empower global dialogue on the future of government, business and society. The inaugural ‘AI Everything’, AIE will take place at the Dubai World Trade Centre, between 30th of this month and 1st of next month.
  • Mohammed Ishtaye was sworn in as the new Palestinian Prime Minister.
  • Tiger Woods won the 83rd Masters. This is his 15th major title.

16 April 2019

  • Paris’s famous Notre Dame engulfed by a massive fire and sustained significant damage, including the destruction of the spire and two-thirds of the roof.

18 April 2019

  • Polling in 95 Parliamentary constituencies, spread over 11 States and one Union Territory was held on Thursday under the second phase of the general election.
  • World Heritage Day observed today.

19 April 2019

  • The Reporters without Borders (RSF) on April 18, 2019 released the World Press Freedom Index 2019, reflecting growing animosity towards journalists. India’s rank in the World Press Freedom Index 2019 dropped down to 140th from 138th in 2018, two points below the previous year.
  • The UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) on April 15, 2019 honoured 150 Indian peacekeepers, serving the mission, with Medals of Honour for their supreme dedication and sacrifices in Malakal, South Sudan.
  • NASA’s first female astronaut candidate, pilot Jerrie Cobb, has recently died. Cobb died in Florida at age 88 last month. News of her death came on April 18, 2019 from journalist Miles O’Brien, serving as a family spokesman.

21 April 2019

  • Easter is being celebrated across the globe today.
  • In Sri Lanka, at least 207 people were killed and more than 400 injured in a series of bomb blasts targeting churches and five-star hotels during Easter services today.
  • The Indian Navy launched guided missile destroyer Imphal at Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders in Mumbai.
  • The Services lifted the Santosh Trophy after beating Punjab 1-0 in the final at Ludhiana.

22 April 2019

  • Earth Day 2019 observed today to marks the 49th annual Earth Day.
  • Sri Lankan Government will enforce a nationwide state of emergency from the midnight on April 22, 2019 following the suicide bomb blasts at churches and luxury hotels on the occasion of Easter, which killed over 290 people and wounded more than 500.

23 April 2019

  • Voting is conducted in 116 Parliamentary constituencies in the third phase of Lok Sabha elections. The constituencies are spread over 13 States and two Union Territories.
  • Shiva Thapa became the first Indian boxer to be assured of a fourth successive medal at the Asian Championships by advancing to the semi-finals in Bangkok. Thapa won a gold in 2013, a bronze in 2015 and a silver in the 2017 edition of the marquee continental event.

24 April 2019

  • Former cricketer Gautam Gambhir was fielded by the Bharatiya Janata Party as its candidate from the East Delhi constituency on April 22, 2019. Gambhir would be replacing Maheish Girri, BJP’s sitting Member of Parliament from the constituency. He would be pitted against former Delhi Pradesh Congress Committee President Arvinder Singh Lovely and Aam Aadmi Party’s Atishi Marlena.

25 April 2019

  • Russia’s Vladimir Putin and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un met face-to-face for the first time.
  • Microsoft hit the trillion-dollar value mark for the first time, becoming the third technology giant to reach the symbolic milestone.

26 April 2019

  • The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) on April 25, 2019 launched the ‘Malaria Elimination Research Alliance (MERA) India’, a gathering of partners working together to plan and scale up research to eliminate Malaria from India by 2030.
  • Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 26, 2019 defended his ambitious ‘Belt and Road Initiative’ (BRI), vowing to prevent debt risks and saying that his global infrastructure project is not an exclusive club.
  • According to a new report, the Chinese Government’s ban on the import of foreign plastic waste has thrown the world recycling sector into chaos. The ban forced countries like the US and UK to find new ways to deal with their own trash, which has resulted in huge pile-ups of plastic waste in Southeast Asian nations.

27 April 2019

  • Australia’s Claire Polosak will create history as the first woman umpire ever to stand in a men’s One-Day International when she takes the field in the final of the ICC World Cricket League Division 2 today.
  • Abhishek Verma secured India’s fifth Olympic quota place by winning the 10m air pistol gold medal at the ISSF World Cup at Beijing, China.
  • India ends with 13 medals, including two gold, four silver and seven bronze at the Asian Boxing Championships in Bangkok.

28 April 2019

  • The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on April 27, 2019 recommended India pacers Mohammad Shami and Jasprit Bumrah, all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja and women’s team spinner Poonam Yadav for the prestigious Arjuna award.
  • Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena on April 28, 2019 announced a ban on covering of the face with burqa, veil or in any manner that prevents identification of the person.
  • Around 135 flights of Air India were delayed on April 28, 2019 due to the ripple effect of the shutdown of its software.

29 April 2019

  • Over 64 per cent polling recorded in 4th phase of Lok Sabha polls. Seventy-one Parliamentary constituencies, spread across nine states went to polls in this phase.
  • The National Testing Agency (NTA) has released the Joint Entrance Examination (JEE) Main 2019 result.
  • India’s Bajrang Punia is first Indian wrestler to be invited by American wrestling body for a special fight at iconic Madison Square Garden in New York.

30 April 2019

  • The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has arrested a man on the charge of conspiring to carry out a suicide attack in Kerala. An NIA spokesperson said, 29-year-old Riyas A, also known as Riyas Aboobacker or Abu Dujana, a resident of Palakkad was picked up in connection with the Islamic State terror module case.
  • Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena has said, the country’s intelligence services believe the Easter Sunday suicide bombers had very clear links to the Islamic State terror group.
  • Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman attended the Shanghai Co-operation Organisation (SCO) Defence Ministers’ conclave at Bishkek in Kyrgyzstan on 29 Apr 2019.

 

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How To Identify Officers and Other Ranks In Indian Army

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When it comes to the organization that the Indian population trusts the most then only the name of the Indian Army comes into the mind both emotionally and literally. In a recent survey, it has been found that the Indian Army stood tall among other departments and organisations in India. It is that esteemed organization that stays in the vanguard when it comes to serving our nation, both in the time of active wart and peace. The Indian Army is the third largest standing army among the world’s armies while consisting of approximately 1,325,000 troops in the active duty while 2,143,000 being kept in the reserves. Each year lakhs of candidates apply for various posts in the Indian Army in various services and corps to serve as a Jawan and thousands go through the prestigious SSB interview technique for entry into the commissioned ranks as officers.

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The troops and officers in the Indian Army can be categorised into the three categories and they are Commissioned officers, JCOs or Junior Commissioned Officers and NCOs or Non- Commissioned Officers. Let’s find out who comes under these categories and how can you recognize them when you encounter them in public life or on social media.

Commissioned Officers:

  1. Field Marshal

Insignia – The Field Marshal wears shoulder insignias of the national emblem over a crossed baton and a Saber in a lotus blossom wreath.

The rank of the Field Marshal is the highest rank that anyone can reach up to in the Indian Army. It is a ceremonial rank or a wartime rank. Till today, only two officers have received the esteemed stature of being elevated to the rank of Field Marshal are Field Marshal SHFJ Manekshaw and Field Marshal KM Cariappa.

  1. General

Insignia – The Chief of Army Staff or the General of the Indian Army wears the national emblem over a five-pointed star, both over a crossed baton and saber as his shoulder insignias.

This is the highest rank that can be held by an officer of the Indian Army in the normal circumstances apart from the rank of the Field Marshal. Usually, the Chief of Army Staff (COAS) holds the rank of General

Present COAS – General Vipin Rawat

Retirement – After 3 years as the COAS or at the age of 62, whichever may come earlier in the order.

  1. Lieutenant General

Insignia – A Lieutenant General of the Indian Army wears the national emblem over crossed baton and Saber on his shoulders as the insignia.

The process of selecting the Lieutenant Generals in the Indian Army is very rigorous and streamlined and they can be appointed only after giving 36 years of commissioned service in their career. The posts that they usually handle are the position of the Vice Chief of Army Staff or Army Commanders of various Commands of the Indian Army.

Retirement – Generally they retire at the age of 60 years.

  1. Major General

Insignia – The insignia that they wear on their shoulders is a five-pointed star over the crossed baton and a saber.

Major Generals in the Indian Army are promoted by the selection and merit which includes a customary 32 years of commissioned service.

Retirement – Major General retires at the age of 58 years.

  1. Brigadier

Insignia – The shoulder insignia of a Brigadier in the Indian Army is the national emblem over three five-pointed stars in a triangular formation.

Brigadier is the last of star ranks and they are promoted by a selection which mandatory consists of 25 years of commissioned service.

Retirement – Brigadiers are given retirement at the age of 56 years.

  1. Colonel

Insignia – The Colonel or the Commanding Officer of the unit wears insignias at his shoulders in the form of the national emblem over two five-pointed stars. He is called as the Old man of the unit as he is the father figure for the troops.

The promotion of the Colonels can be based upon selection such as after 15 years of commissioned service.

Retirement – Colonels are given retirement at the age of 54 years.

  1. Lieutenant Colonel

Insignia – The second in command of any unit, Lieutenant Colonel the national emblem over five-pointed star as his shoulder insignias.

The promotion is mostly time-bound and is done upon the completion of 13 years of commissioned service.

  1. Major

Insignia – The major or the company commander in any unit of the Indian Army wears the National emblem on his shoulder as insignia.

The promotion is time-bound and is done on completion of 6 years of commissioned service in the Indian Army.

  1. Captain

Insignia – The Captain wears the three five-pointed stars as his shoulder insignias.

Time bound promotion on completion of 2 years commissioned service.

  1. Lieutenant

Insignia – The Lieutenant wears the two five-pointed stars as his shoulder insignias.

Rank achieved on commissioning into Indian Army as an Officer

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JCOs or Junior Commissioned Officers:

  1. SM or Subedar Major (Infantry) OR Risaldar Major (Cavalry and Armoured Regiments)

Insignia – The shoulder insignias are a gold national emblem with stripes

Promotion is solely done by the merit

Retirement – The SM of the unit gets retired after the 34 years’ service period or at the age of 54, whichever is in the order first.

  1. Subedar (Infantry) or Risaldar (Cavalry and Armoured Regiments)

Insignia – The Subedar of the unit wears two gold stars with stripe as his shoulder insignias.

Promotion is done purely upon merit and selection.

Retirement – A Subedar usually gets retired after the 30 years’ service period or at the age of 52, whichever is earlier in the order.

  1. Naib Subedar (Infantry) or Naib Risaldar (Cavalry and Armoured Regiments)

Insignia – The Naib Subedar wears a one gold star with stripe as his shoulder insignias.

Promotion is done by selection and merit.

Retirement – After 28 years’ service or at the age of 52, whichever is earlier in the order.

Non- Commissioned Officers of the Indian Army:

  1. Havildar (Infantry) or Daffadar (Cavalry and Armoured Regiments)

Insignia – Three rank chevrons worn on the sleeves of both the arms.

Promotion is done by selection and merit.

Retirement – After 26 years’ service or at the age of 49, whichever is earlier in the order.

  1. Naik (Infantry) or Lance Daffadar (Cavalry and Armoured Regiments)

Insignia – Two rank chevrons worn on the sleeves of both the arms.

  1. Rank – Lance Naik (Infantry) or Acting Lance Daffadar (Cavalry and Armoured Regiments)

Insignia – One rank chevron which is worn on the sleeves of both the arms.

  1. Rank – Sepoy

Insignia – Plain shoulder badge

The identification of a Sepoy is different and is done according to the Corps that they serve. For example, a Sepoy from the Corps of Signals will identify himself as a Signalman, that from the Infantry as a Rifleman and that from the Armoured Corps as a Gunner.

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