The following is the list, in order of merit of 379 candidates, who have qualified on the basis of the results of the Written Examination held by the Union Public Service Commission on 22nd April, 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 141th Course and Naval Academy for the 103rd Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 2nd January 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. To prepare for defence exams and SSB interview, get these books:
The results of Medical Examination have not been taken into account in preparing these lists. 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–I, R.K Puram, New Delhi -110066 wherever this has not already been done and NOT to UPSC.
In case, there is any change of address, the candidates are advised to promptly intimate directly to the Army Headquarter at the address given above. The result is also available on the UPSC website at http://www.upsc.gov.in. However, marks of the candidates will be available on the website after 15 days from the date of declaration of final results. For any further information, the candidates may contact Facilitation Counter near Gate ‘C’ of the Commission, either in person or on telephone Nos. 011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543 between 10:00 hours to 17:00 hours on any working day.
A spectacular Passing out Parade (POP) held at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala today, Monday, 26 November 2018, marked the culmination of training for 317 Midshipmen and cadets of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard including one International cadet from Tanzania.
The passing out Midshipmen and cadets belonged to four different courses of Autumn Term 2018, viz., 95 Indian Naval Academy Course (BTech), 95 Indian Naval Academy Course (MSc), 26 Naval Orientation Course (Extended) and 27 Naval Orientation Course (Regular). The parade also saw 16 female cadets marching shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts to join the ranks of the Indian Navy.
The grand parade was reviewed by Vice Admiral Anil Kumar Chawla, AVSM, NM, VSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, who awarded medals to nine meritorious Midshipmen and cadets after the ceremonial review. The parade was also witnessed by the proud parents and guardians of all Midshipmen and cadets. The ‘President’s Gold Medal’ for the Indian Naval Academy B.Tech course was awarded to Midshipman Vikrant Nagpal. The ‘Chief of the Naval Staff Gold Medal’ for the Naval Orientation (Extended) Course was awarded to Cadet Hrushikesh Vengurlekar. The ‘Chief of the Naval Staff Gold Medal’ for the Naval Orientation (Regular) Course was awarded to Cadet Samson Moses and the ‘Flag Officer Commanding in Chief (South) Medal’ for the best women cadet was awarded to Cadet Anuradha.
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Hi my name is Rachit Mittal. Today I am going to share my story with you of my recommendations after a lot of hard work and a lot of patience. I myself cannot believe that now I am going to be a part of Indian defence. It was really difficult for me to clear SSB without any military or defence background in my complete family. But it is well said that hard work always pays and that’s the thing which gives me the power to keep patience and as a result, I got recommended two times. First from 2 AFSB Mysore and second from 34 SSB Allahabad. To prepare for defence exams and SSB interview, get these books:
After scoring a good percentage in class 12th since I was always better in studies I joined the Delhi University Hansraj College taking admission in BSC Hons computer science. It was my dream to join NDA since class 10 and I started preparing for it by reading newspapers and magazines GK and improving my history as well as Geography since I was very weak in social science. I wasn’t able to make out in NDA in my first two attempts but I successfully cleared it in my third attempt that is NDA 141 that held in April 2018 since I knew that I will lack in my general studies exam only so I did a lot of hard work along with my class 12th boards and was successfully able to clear the written examination and got my SSB call in August for Air Force.
Then I prepare for my SSB all myself because when I read about the SSB procedure at SSBCrack website I came to know about SSB and came to know that SSB is all about personality and personality cannot be developed within 2 or 3 weeks so taking a coaching for SSB is of no worth so I started preparing for SSB on my own and started working on my personality by watching different videos on YouTube and practicing interview by sitting in front of mirror talking with my friends family and relatives to know my weaknesses as well as my strength and finally I went for my SSB.
Over there my screening was really good I spoke well and my story became the group story. There were many things that I wasn’t able to answer in my interview and after my interview, I thought that now I will be fired but I didn’t lose hope and give my best in the GTO although I got fever before my GTO but then also give my 100% and performed well.
Finally the day of the conference arrived and my heart was like ready to pump out when my chest number that is chest number 65 was called out I was just clapping out like it was some another chap who has been recommended but when my adjacent candidate told me that it’s your chest number only I was in a shock for 10 seconds that yes finally the day has come and I will be joining my dream college. And then I went for TES 40 and clearing it was my cup of tea it was a bit easier for me since my confidence level was above the Mount Everest and I was pretty sure that I would be recommended and I was finally given the plus chest number in Allahabad also.
At last, I would only say that never lose hope. Always dream and Dream high and if you have high dreams and a lot of courage in yourself along with confidence then nobody is there in this world is going to stop you. The only competition you have is yourself if you have won on yourself then you can never lose anything. So remember always “ Don’t limit your challenges, challenge your limits”
Thank you!
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Indian Air Force offers opportunities for UNMARRIED MALE INDIAN/NEPALESE CITIZENS from designated Districts of State of Tamil Nadu and UT of Puducherry (Puducherry & Karaikal Districts) to join as Airmen. The Recruitment Test for Group „Y‟ (Non-Technical) {Indian Air Force (Security) [IAF(S)]} Trade will be held at Anna Stadium, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu as per the Selection Programme given below. The Recruitment Test shall be conducted from 6 AM onwards as per the details given below. Candidates (from designated districts of State of Tamil Nadu and UT of Puducherry (Puducherry & Karaikal Districts) fulfilling the domicile requirements and eligibility conditions reporting up to 10 AM on 09 December 2018 and 12 December 2018 at Anna Stadium, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu (Rally venue) shall only be permitted to appear in the Recruitment Test. Recommended SSB Interview Books
Date of Birth Block: Candidates born between 14 July 1998 and 26 June 2002 (both days inclusive) are eligible to appear in the Recruitment Rally.
Educational Qualification: Candidate should have passed Intermediate / 10+2 / Equivalent Examination in any stream/subjects approved by Central / State Education Boards with minimum 50% marks in aggregate and 50% marks in English.
Domicile Requirement: To be eligible to appear in the rally at Anna Stadium, Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu the candidates shall be required to satisfy the following conditions: (a) The School / College / Institute from where candidates have passed the qualifying examination should be within the geographical / administrative limits of designated Districts (as specified in Paragraph 2 above) of State of Tamil Nadu and UT of Puducherry (Puducherry & Karaikal Districts). If the name of District is not mentioned with the name of Institution in the certificate / marks sheet of qualifying examination, the candidates shall produce „Domicile Certificate‟ issued by Taluk Tehsildar or any official authorized by the State Government of Tamil Nadu and Tehsildar/SDM/DM or any official authorized by the Government of UT of Puducherry. (b) Permanent Domicile of designated Districts (as specified in Paragraph 2 above) of State of Tamil Nadu and UT of Puducherry (Puducherry & Karaikal Districts) who have passed the qualifying examination from anywhere in India shall produce the Domicile Certificate prior to commencement of examination from appropriate authority as given in sub-paragraph 5(a) above. (c) Sons of serving Air Force personnel {Officer/Airmen/NCs(E) and Unit cadre Civilians paid from Defence Estimates} whose father/mother is presently serving in any Air Force Unit/any other Organisation located in the designated Districts (as specified in Paragraph 2 above) of State of Tamil Nadu and UT of Puducherry (Puducherry & Karaikal Districts) irrespective of their domicile status, shall be permitted to appear in the rally subject to production of latest SOAFP (Son of Air Force Personnel) Certificate (format available at CASB site on AFNET). (d) Sons of Air Force personnel {Officers/Airmen/NCs(E) and Unit Cadre Civilians paid from Defence Estimates} whose father/mother is Retired/ Discharged/ Deceased and they are residing in the designated Districts (as specified in Paragraph 2 above) of State of Tamil Nadu and UT of Puducherry (Puducherry & Karaikal Districts) shall be permitted to appear in the rally subject to production of proof of minimum stay of one year along with original and photocopy of Service Book/Discharge Book/Casualty Service Certificate/Service Particular Certificate (issued from DPO-3/DAV, as applicable) in case of Officers/Airmen/NCs(E) and a Certificate duly signed by OIC Civil Admin and countersigned by CO/C Adm O of the last served unit, in case of Civilians.
Medical Standards:
(i) Chest: Minimum range of expansion: 5 cm
(ii) Weight: Proportionate to height and age.
(iii) Corneal Surgery (PRK/LASIK) not acceptable.
(iv) Hearing: Candidate should have normal hearing i.e. able to hear forced whisper from a distance of 6 meters with each ear separately.
(v) Dental: Should have healthy gums, good set of teeth and minimum 14 dental points.
(vi) Health: Candidate should be of normal anatomy without loss of any appendages. He should be free from any active or latent, acute or chronic, medical or surgical disability or infection and skin ailments. Candidate must be physically and mentally FIT to perform duty in any part of the world, in any climate and terrain.
Height, Leg Length, Visual Standards and Colour Vision
Body Tattoo : Permanent body tattoos are not permitted, however tattoos only on inner face of the fore arms (inside of elbow to the wrist), back (dorsal) part of the hand/reverse side of palm and Tribals with tattoos which are as per custom and traditions of their tribes may be considered. However, right to decide on acceptability/unacceptability of the individual shall rest with the Selection Centre. Candidates with permanent body tattoos shall submit two photographs (close up and distant view) with details of size and type of the Tattoo.
Pay & Allowances: During training, a stipend of Rs. 14,600/- per month will be paid. On completion of training the starting gross emoluments at the minimum of scale of pay including Military Service Pay (MSP) will be Rs. 26,900/- per month plus Dearness allowance (as applicable) which, in subsequent years, may rise as per the career progression of the individual.
Perks: Perks such as Ration, Clothing, Medical facilities, Accommodation, CSD (Canteen) facilities, Leave (60 days Annual and 30 days Casual in a Calendar year as a privilege, subject to service exigencies), Recreational facilities, Transport for school going children and Leave Travel Concession (LTC) are also provided as per the existing rules. Group Insurance Cover of Rs. 37.5 Lakhs at a premium of Rs. 2300/- per month for all airmen and facility of Group Housing Scheme are also extended.
IAF Airmen Examination:
Group ‘Y’ (Non-Technical) (Med Asst Trade)
Physical Fitness Test (PFT): PFT consists of a 1.6 Km run to be completed within 6 minutes and 30 Seconds. Candidates will also have to complete 10 push-ups, 10 sit-ups and 20 squats within the stipulated time to qualify in the Physical Fitness Test. Candidates are advised to bring their sports shoes and shorts/track pant.
Written Test: All candidates who qualify PFT will have to undertake Written Test on the same or subsequent day depending on the local conditions. The Written Test will be objective type and question paper will be bilingual (English & Hindi) except for English paper. Answers are to be annotated on OMR sheet. Detailed procedure shall be explained before conduct of the examination. Duration of the written test will be 45 minutes and will comprise of English as per 10+2 CBSE syllabus and Reasoning & General Awareness (RAGA). CANDIDATES ARE TO QUALIFY IN EACH PAPER SEPARATELY. Result of the written test will be declared on the same day
Adaptability Test-1: All candidates who pass the Written Test will have to undertake Adaptability Test-1 on the same or subsequent day depending on the local conditions. Adaptability Test – 1 is to assess suitability of a candidate for employment in the IAF which involves deployment in varied geographic terrain, weather and operational conditions.
Adaptability Test-2: All candidates who pass Adaptability Test-1 will have to undertake Adaptability Test-2 as per policy in vogue. Adaptability Test-2 is to select candidates who can adapt to the environment of Indian Air Force and are able to adjust to the military way of life.
Medical Examination: Candidates who qualify Adaptability Test-2 will be medically examined in the month of July 2018 at SMC Air Force Station, Yelahanka. Medical Examination will be conducted by Air Force Medical Team as per IAF medical standards and existing policy in vogue.
Written exam of CDS-2-2018 was conducted by UPSC on 18th Nov 2018. Candidates who attempted the written exam of CDSE 2 2018 must be waiting for CDS 2 2018 answer keys and cut off marks. Through CDS 2 2018 exam, candidates will join the course commencing in July 2019 at IMA, AFA, NA, and OTA for admission to the Army, Air Force wings and Navy. Courses like IMA 147 Course, SSC 110th, 22nd OTA, 206th Flying Course and Naval Academy. Candidates looking for CDS 2 2018 Key and cut off marks, Paper solution sheet, CDS key 2018, CDS 2 2018 Cut Off Marks / answer sheet of CDS-2 2018 can check it on SSBCrack. To prepare for defence exams and SSB interview, get these books:
Aspirants can look at the answer keys for their CDS written exam, here of paper-1st and paper-2nd with set-a, set-b, set-c, set-d. We are going to publish the CDS 2 2018 answer keys from the reputed academies like Minerva, Baalnoi, Cavalier etc. Candidates are advised not to check the answer keys which are released sort after the examination as most of them are wrong. If you want to check the answers for CDS 2 2018 question paper, the easy way is to Google them or wait for the good answer keys.
CDSE 2 2018 includes three different papers i.e English, Maths and General Knowledge for IMA, AFA, and NA. For OTA candidates, there were only two papers i.e. English and General Knowledge. CDSE is conducted by UPSC twice every year.
In this article we are going to discuss the CDS 2 2018 cut off marks and the previous CDS exam cut off from year 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2015. There won’t much fluctuation in the CDS cut off so candidates much check the previous cut off marks before attempting the CDS question paper, this will give you a clear idea as to how much one must score to clear the CDS Exam. CDS 2 2018 official cut off marks will be published only after the final results of CDS 2 2018, so that is going to take a lot of time, let us discuss the CDS 2 2018 expected cut off marks based on today’s question papers.
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UPSC conducted the Combined Defence Service exam twice every year CDS 2 2018 exam was of 2nd phase which was held on 18th Nov 2018, many eligible and interested defence aspirants have appeared for CDS 2 2018 written exam. Now they all are waiting for CDS 2 2018 result and final cut off marks. If you also looking for the CDS 2 2018 answer keys, cut off marks and merit list of CDS 2 exam 2018, then you must check the information which is mentioned below.
Name of department
Union Public Service Commission UPSC
Name of the exam
CDS 2 2018
Details for
UPSC CDS 2 Cut Off Marks 2018
Date of announcement
2018
CDS 2 Exam 2018 Cut Off Marks
As per the notice announced that the result of CDS 2 2018 will be declared in Feb/March 2019 and it will be shown on an official website of UPSC. You can check it on the online on SSBCrack.com too, UPSC will not send any type of letter to invite that you are selected or not, so you can check the official website daily and keep visiting SSBCrack.
CDS 2 2017 Cut Off Marks : The cutoff of CDS 2 2017 exam has not been released by UPSC yet. Aspirants who appeared for CDS 2 2017 written exam can check the expected cut off below:
CDS 1 2017 Cut Off Marks: The cutoff of CDS 1 2017 exam has not been released by UPSC yet. Aspirants who appeared for CDS 1 2017 written exam can check the expected cut off below:
CDS 2 2016 Cutoff Official: These are the official cut off marks of CDS 2 2016 exam published by UPSC
CDS 2 2018 written exam was conducted by UPSC on 18 Nov 2018, Sunday for defense aspirants who want to join the IMA, OTA, AFA and INA. Lakhs of Indian aspirants attended the CDS 2 2018 written exam to join Indian Army (IMA/OTA), Navy(NA) and Air Force (AFA) as an officer. According to the candidates, who have attempted the CDS 2 2018 exam reported that General Knowledge paper was difficult as usual. CDS 2 2018 mathematics papers was average and many questions were asked from mensuration, geometry etc. Many questions in GK were asked from our Current Affairs eBook for NDA CDS and AFCAT. English paper was moderate. If you are looking for CDS 2 2018 question paper, you can download them from below. Also, check CDS 2 2018 answer keys here.
Candidates who are preparing for the various competitive exams like CDS, NDA, AFCAT, SSC, UPSC, and more can download the English Grammar shortcuts and rules to follows for a better understanding of English language. These simple rules will help you with your written exams and also improve your communication which helps in the personal interview. Defence exams like CDS, AFCAT and NDA have a significant amount of English questions asked and these English grammar rules will help you to improve in the English section. Also, try to imbibe these rules in your day to day communication to speak clearly and correctly.
Rule 1: The indefinite article ‘A’ should be used before the word ‘Half’ when it follows a whole number.
I stayed in Madras for one and half years. ☓
I stayed in Madras for one and a half years. ✔
He spent one and half a half rupee. ☓
He spent one and a half rupees. ✔
Rule 2: The definite article ‘THE’ should be used with a comparative adjective if the phrase ‘of the two’ is used.
She is better of the two sisters. ☓
She is the better of the two sisters. ✔
This is the best of the two books. ☓
This is the better of the two books. ✔
Rule 3: With the names of meals such as Breakfast / Lunch / Dinner / Supper, no article should be used in a general way except in particular causes.
I have the breakfast at 8 hrs in the morning ☓
I have breakfast at 8 hrs in the morning ✔
Rule 4: The + Positive Adjective represent the whole class, and take a plural verb.
The rich is responsible for the lawlessness in the country.☓
The rich are responsible for the lawlessness in the country. ✔
Say ‘The poor are / The young are / The old are’ etc…
Rule 5: After Di- Transitive Verbs like Elect / Make / Appoint, articles should not be used except when they are used as Mono transitive verbs.
We appointed him a chairman.☓
We appointed him chairman ✔
We made him a leader ☓
We made him leader. ✔
The Govt. has appointed a Committee (mono transitive) (As a mono transitive verb)
Rule 6: After type of / kind of / sort of / post of / title of / rank of / articles are not used.
He is not that sort of a man. ☓
He is not that soft of man. ✔
He was promoted to the rank of a General Manager. ☓
He was promoted to the rank of General Manager. ✔
Dear Team, This is my journey from being an Army Officer’s son who has always wanted to be in the same boots as his father, to getting recommended for OTA, the same place where my father passed out from. First of all, it’s an amazing feeling of having successfully achieved something which brings you so much closer to your dream profession. Being from a thoroughbred fauji family, where most of my family members are and were army officers, my life has mostly been in and around the Army. Recommended SSB Interview Books
This being said, I appeared for the CDS exams thrice. The first time was just self-study and a little bit of guidance from the internet, which I couldn’t pass. I then decided to attend a coaching class for preparations of written exam. The second time I appeared, which was after my coaching, I was a 100% confident that I’d make the cut but unfortunately, I couldn’t. Yes, I was disappointed but that gave me a stronger motivation to prepare even harder.
The third time I appeared for the exam, it was the CDS (1) 2018. It didn’t go as expected but when the results came out, I was able to make the cut. Thereafter when my SSB dates came, I chose the earliest date which was 12th October. How I prepared for SSB was mostly time practice for the psych tests.
Made PPTs with time according to the various tests and practiced them. This gave me an idea of what my writing speed is and also helped me improve it. My recommendation is to apply this to all the various tests. Time practice your Lecturette topics in front of your mirror or any friend, keep yourself fit for the GTO individual tasks and be updated with the latest GK. This was my first SSB attempt hence I was a fresher and had not taken any sort of coaching whatsoever for SSB.
The screening went well and I was confident that I’ll be getting screened in. What I did in the screening was what most people would tell you i.e. write a positive story. I did that but also since I’ve always been around Army, most of my stories in screening as well as the psych tests were about soldiers, their bravery, courage and all the good things about a soldier. And yes, be advised that the hero in the story that you’re writing about is actually you, so your stories reflect who you are.
During the course of the assessment, my interview went well and smooth. I’m also a professional Scuba Diver so mostly questions revolved around that. Yes, there were a few questions which I couldn’t answer but I assured the IO (Interviewing Officer) that I’ll make sure to go and check the answers right after the interview is over and I did just that.
GTO was the part which was most stressful of all for me. The 1st day of GTO, which comprised of Lecturette, group discussion, GPE (Group planning exercise), Progressive group task, Half group task. My recommendation here to all the aspirants during the GPE and GD is to be subtle. Not too loud and not quite as well. You need to speak and let others speak as well. Always move back and forth i.e. speak, then listen to everyone, speak and then listen to everyone and so on. Don’t try to be a leader in the very first step. Be a good contributor, a good listener and then strive to lead.
After that, the whole evening went over dreading about the outcomes of what I had done in the GTO. 2nd day of GTO went pretty well and was fun. The assessor asked me some basic questions to which my replies were confident and firm.
On the day of the conference, everyone was nervous and excited at the same time. We were going to the conference room one by one. I was chest number 2 so I was 2nd. I entered the room, wished the President and I was asked to sit. My IO asked me the same question which he asked me in the interview, “What are the things you think you need to improve in yourself. And as you’ve spent these 5 days in SSB with other candidates, what do you think about yourself that you need to improve in?”
To which my reply was similar to what I had said during the interview and added one more point to it. My tip here is that one should be truthful and honest in the interview and the conference but not disclose so much about oneself that it enables the assessor to go into the nitty-gritty of your personal life. One should mention their weakness but not so much so that rather than acting in your favour, acts against you. All in all this was my experience in SSB as a fresher and I’m not sure if the repeaters are subjected to same situations and questions but all I’d like to advise the aspirants and future warriors of our nation is that, while going through this assessment process think about the institution you’re going in, think about its essence and why this institution is the way it is, relate to it.
It’s not always about fighting and being loud and having an amazing personality. The army isn’t looking for brilliant people, who perhaps would be more suited to a profile of a scientist. The army is looking for people who would follow orders and execute them with perfection, like a normal person. SSB isn’t testing your knowledge, it’s testing your personality, the way you speak, walk and treat others.
The three tests, Interview, Psychology test, and GTO are testing the same things using different tools. With this, I’d like to wish all the aspirants all the very best for their future endeavors of becoming an officer.
Indian Army has published the TGC 128 merit list for the course which is going to commence on 8 Jan 2019 at Indian Military Academy, Dehradun. Candidates who have not submitted copies of all semester mark sheets and Degree/ Provisional degree certificate and other required documents are required to submit the same by 30 Nov 2018. Joining Letters (JLs) will be issued as per MERIT subject to Vacancy, Medical fitness, requisite Educational qualification and meeting all eligibility criteria. There are a total of 46 candidates who cleared the TGC 128 SSB interview for various branches. Recommended SSB Interview Books
