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Captain Vikram Batra Scholarship Programme At Minerva Academy

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Captain Vikram Batra Scholarship Programme At Minerva Academy

“We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm.”- George Orwell

A soldier’s life is one of perpetual perils and challenges. Yet, it is perhaps among the noblest and most fulfilling careers one can hope to pursue. We here at Minerva Academy acknowledge the toil and personal sacrifice of our honourable men and women in uniform and salute their courage! It is with this deep sense of gratitude that we wish to give a little something back to our heroes at the frontline.

Minerva Academy is India’s No.1 Armed Forces Preparatory Institute which has been training candidates to face SSB Interviews and Written examinations since 1955. Over this time, Minerva Academy has achieved an unbeatable record of selections and success stories. 1 in every 4 officers of the Armed forces is believed to be a Minervan. Minerva Academy has trained more than 35000 candidates successfully to become officers for the Indian Armed forces since inception and over 1000 have achieved top ranks and honors during their career in the services. Infact Minerva Academy has an impressive list of Alumni including “The Bravest of the Brave”- PVC Captain Vikram Batra and “IAF First and Only PVC awardee”- PVC Flying Officer Nirmaljit Singh Sekhon and many more Mahavir Chakra awardees and Shaurya Chakra awardees. Infact even General JJ Singh, Ex Chief of Army Staff is also a proud Minervan. Minerva Academy is the pioneer in its field and many copy cat institutions have come and gone over the years but Minerva Academy has always remained Number 1 owning to its’s unique training methodology which has its foundation in the tried and tested techniques passed down by Lt. Col. Deol, yet it is constantly updating its curriculum according to the latest trends and developments at the SSB centres and in the interview and testing processes. Just recently Minerva Academy, in the true spirt of being Pioneers, became the first and only institute in the country to offer CPSS (Computerised Pilot Selection System) Training to candidates applying for all aviation branches of army, navy and airforce.Captain Vikram Batra Scholarship Programme At Minerva Academy

In our 60th glorious year, Minerva Academy will be offering all wards of our defence forces heroes (men and women of the Indian armed forces who have either been martyred or disabled in any theatre of encounter / war) a full scholarship under the ‘Param Vir Chakra Captain Vikram Batra Scholarship Programme’ .This is inclusive of boarding and lodging for any of the courses offered at Minerva Academy. We pledge to provide them with the finest training available for entry into the armed forces, by the best, most experienced and highly qualified faculty at Minerva. We pledge to help them emulate their noble parents, or go even further by becoming commissioned officers in the Indian Armed Forces.

This scholarship will help the meritorious and motivated children of our fallen or injured heroes come one step closer to their dream of serving the nation valiantly too. A candidate by the name of Manpreet Kaur; daughter of Late L/Naik S Dhian Singh was the first recipient of full scholarship under the Param Vir Chakra Captain Vikram Batra Scholarship Programme of Minerva Academy which offers full scholarship towards of servicemen who have laid down their lives in the line of duty. Her father belonged to the 52 Bengal Regiment and lost his life while battling terrorists in 1992. He showed immense courage and bravery for which he was awarded the Shaurya Charka. Another case is that of candidate Meenu Malik; daughter of Late Hawaldar Raj Kumar Malik who was also the recipient of full scholarship under the Param Vir Chakra Captain Vikram Batra Scholarship Programme of Minerva Academy. Candidate Vikas Rana ,also a recipient of full scholarship under the Programme, is the son of Late Surjeet Singh Rana of 14 Grenadiers Regiment who was martyred when he was shot by terrorists while returning from Kargil in 2007.

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Candidate Manpreet Kaur recipient of Captain Vikram Batra Scholarship for SSB Interview Training.
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Candidate Meenu Malik recipient of PVC Captain Vikram Batra Scholarship for AFCT Written Exam Coaching.
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Candidate Vikas Rana recipient of Captain Vikram Batra Scholarship for CDS Written Exam Coaching.

Through the scholarship, we solemnly pledge to honour the souls of those who gallantly protected the nation and secure their children’s future!

SSBCrack: “This is an amazing initiative taken by the Minerva Academy, it surely going to help many aspirants”

 

6 Pros and Cons of Joining Indian Military: Soldier’s Point of View

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6 Pros and Cons of Joining Indian Military Soldier's Point of View

We earlier made you aware of the 14 things you need to know before joining the Indian Armed Forces. What better than having the list from the one living the live himself? So, here are the 7 pros and cons of joining the military from a soldier’s point of view:

Pros:

  1. Job Security: In the army, soldiers are rarely fired and you will always have a job for as long as you want it. Since you are now a Sarkari Damaad, you will have job security depending on the commission you choose. So, there is no general risk of losing your job.
  1. Paid Vacation: In the military you earn about 2 months of paid leave every month (correct me). And these are apart from the weekly offs and government holidays that you get. Plus you can accumulate your leaves as long as your command allows it, and redeem all of those at a time in one year.
  1. Military Discounts: Most places provide the military personnel with discounts and some places even welcome them for free. You get to travel on discounted tickets, get subsidized items in the canteen and much more. You even get treatment in world-class hospitals at discounted rates/free of cost.
  1. Free Education: If you can’t afford college and don’t want to have those horrible student loans hanging over your head, then the military is a good way to go. The NDA provides its cadets with Bachelors in Degree certificate after the completion of their training. The cadets are fresh out of school before joining. What better than this? You are getting your education worth lacs and training for your dream job, both at the same time!
  1. You Get to Learn New Skills: The military emphasises on the constant and consistent learning of its soldiers. If you have other interests, the Indian Military even assists you in your goal to always keep learning and reaching new heights, be it representing Indian in Olympics or undertaking adventurous activities.
  1. Retirement Benefits: After your 20-year long tenure, you enjoy several retirement benefits ranging from medical facilities to canteen facilities to life-long pension!

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Cons:

  1. Rank Is Always Greater than Age: Your age is not the same as your rank and that pisses you the most. If a senior of a higher rank than you commands, you better listen to them, even if they are younger than you.
  1. Fitness Is Top Priority: Ha; No Questions Asked. Period. They for sure scrub your asses in the training till you are of the required physique. But, yeah, that’s all worth it after training. The military places its soldiers through extreme training so that the soldier will be ready for anything and thus more likely to come home unscathed after a battle.
  1. You Can’t Quit: You will sign a contract at the time of joining and you will complete the years of service that you said you would. Although there are ways to get out early, most of them involve jail time or a dishonourable discharge by court marshals, things that you don’t probably want.
  1. A Well-Defined yet Rigorous Life: Military life is definitely different. You wake up early in the morning for PT followed by breakfast and theory classes, again followed by some PT. You are free during noon, followed by games/other exercises in the evening.
  1. Being Far Away From Friends And Family: Being stationed in another corner of earth can suck at times. You will miss birthdays, holidays, weddings, births, and even deaths. You can’t take your family to field areas and will be away from them for that time.
  1. Standardized Rules: Rules in the army apply to everyone. You will follow the same standards in personal grooming and clothing, which are often rigid and so not your style.

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19 Personality Development Tips From A SSB Recommended Candidate

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19 Personality Development Tips From A SSB Recommended Candidate

Respected Ladies and Gentleman. I, Sajal Roy, previously recommended from SSC Tech 43(Indian Army-june,2014) with merit medical out, takes this opportunity to write to you again. Thank you SSBCRACK

 

  1. Don’t  be skeptical to make the tough call: Trust me either you will win or you will learn . This young age is to make the tough calls and dust off the dust.
  2. Stop Procrastination:
    Snooze=Looze    . Don’t push things away. Instead, accept more of such things today and get into the practice of getting things done one after the other. Don’t extend the loop of time for no reason. It’s a honey trap luring you out from the destination of success.
  3. Be the giver: Start getting into the habit of giving more than what has been asked for. Go the extra mile. The extra ingredients added by you, thy shall be remembered for. This is the first step is to develop the selfless habit of serving.  Remove the word expectation from the dictionary of life. Expectations lead only to disappointment  and nothing else. Give, Give and Give.
  4. Exude the attitude of caring: Get into the habit of caring for one and all. Don’t differentiate between the quantitative measure to care and all. This kind of attitude helps in building an effective Team leadership skill.
  5. Be undeterred from wear and tear : Whether you are injured or in whatever depressed state of life, never compromise when it comes to achievements of victories. Trust me in the longer run, your this attitude will thank you.  Victories, achievements will always push u ahead whenever you shall be low. They will never leave you alone. No matter who remains at whichever walk of your life. Victories do remain…………..Lifelong.
  6. Stop and remove the habit of playing a safe game. Don’t be scared of results. Don’t be result oriented. Be purpose oriented. Be performance oriented. Make the performance such that it creates history and leaves footprints into the sands of time. Have the respect for the arena and give the performance a shot that as if it’s your last performance.
  7. Be the lead.Step up , speak up and walk up. Take the stand when necessary even if you are not asked for. Take the stand when there is a chaos or howsoever the situation may demand. But don’t stay numb. Start acting on your call and rest will Follow Your lead 
  8. Invest and Enrich: Yes invest and enrich yourself with inspirational stories, motivational books, wisdom, ideas and whatever that comes ahead of you. Invest the time in both mental and physical workout, enrich your mind with morals, thoughts ideas, and everything . Your future self will thank you for this and these all will in turn shape the marvel of your character.
  9. Ask: It takes the paramount amount of courage to ask for help or asking for clarity against a doubt. Step up and ask. Don’t be shaken or skeptical by the fact that you will be mocked upon.  A real person to whom you shall ask will encourage and never make mock of you. So if something like that happens , I guess the person is not confident enough.
  10. Develop Eye for a detail : Don’t take the easy path of reading or driving only conclusions. Go for every minute details that appear. Who knows how many points such things carry. Skipping is good but only in sport not in real life, not in academics and no where else.
  11. Have reasons and not excuses: If you fail to deliver certain targets or performance make sure that the answer that you have holds reasons and not excuses. Reasons will always have a stronghold with practical dimension and is taken and understood by all as it is an outcome of circumstance. But the same is not true for Excuses. That’s the looser’s word.
  12. Do your homework:  If you are discussed on a topic make sure that while your reach home you scrap the in and out of that topic from whichever resource it is possible. This kind of attitude will make your mind  a DATA MINE and the next time you will in a better position to present, explain and understand.  Somethings aren’t told, so you go for the untold.
  13. Make mistakes but not more than once: Mistakes of the same kind should be made only once. Take serious feedback to yourself for the accountability of the mistake and try your best not to repeat the same mistake.
  14. Fail , keep failing but don’t quit and have backup : Yes it’s a truth. Quite often we get so emotionally attached to a goal  that we don’t get out of the preparation mode. This is wrong, on the course of your preparation mode if you are meeting with an opportunity do grab it or do set a strong deadline to your preparation mode. Keep adequate amount of backup and holding it relative as a platform proceed further for the higher jump.
  15. Hardwork: With due respect there is no shortcut that can replace this. Also the tiredness after excruciating session of hardwork has immense satisfaction and brings the actual rest, a sleep in peace. So always work hard as by an instance of lot of situations of hardwork one can develop smart strategy to minimize the timeframe of a problem. I guess now that would be a smartwork. What say ?
  16. Be the angel:  In the righteous spirit it means that one has to be kind even to those who have once been cruel to us. Sounds difficult but not impossible. Respecting is an art and covers all dimensions. Be too noble to get bothered by such petty stuffs. Never take advantage of the distress of any competitor ,be the man as  competition is fine only in the arena and not in personal life. Be the rescuer .
  17. Take responsibility and share credit. Yes when things go wrong and you are in a team or many be alone do have the strength to take responsibility. This attitude reflects perfect leadership. When you see a situation of victory distribute the credit to all team mates and exclude yourself. Do remember all the acts and tasks done by the team mates . A strong sense of memory is essential for perfect leadership. Your appreciation would be silent in nature, but of permanent impression of a true leader.
  18. Don’t focus on the What but dive deep into the Why behind the What: Sounds clumsy isn’t it . True , see the problem is we often burst out our anger or come to  a conclusion on something swiftly based on an immediate scenario. Instead of this, try connecting the dots and figure out as such why did the person misbehave or what was the problem as to which the scenario arises. Try to do in pen and paper too if possible. These ways you will emerge a better person in empathy , build patience as well as save a lot of relationships etc.
  19. Never Escape : If there is an argument or if some person is saying that he or she has some problem with you. No matter how great you are , don’t turn your face off. Of course there has to be a time to turn the face off but not in the first instance. Do talk it out. Human resource is the most precious one.

All these points may seem hypothetical but there approach isn’t .

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I earlier had the opportunity to write articles for this great platform and I owe SSBCRACK a debt of gratitude for this.  Do contact me for any query. Would be more than happy to help it out.
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Earlier Articles posted in SSBCRACK.

  1. https://www.ssbcrack.com/2016/02/living-like-a-champion-with-the-grace-of-a-gentleman.html
  2. https://www.ssbcrack.com/2015/05/recommended-by-the-indian-army-from-ssb-bhopal.html
  3. https://www.ssbcrack.com/2015/05/in-conversation-with-sajal-roy-recommended-for-indian-army.html
  4. https://www.ssbcrack.com/2015/09/reply-from-a-recommended-candidate-to-an-open-letter-to-the-ssb-boards.html

13 Lessons We All Can Learn From Indian Military

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13 Lessons We All Can Learn From Indian Military

There’s a lot to learn from everything. There’s a lot to learn from everywhere. We admire and take inspirations from many, be it your father in the army or the father of the nation. But why just admire? Why not learn? Here we bring you some life lessons you can learn from the Armed Forces and be a part of it, yourself:

  1. Having an Offensive Spirit:

In the military, the offensive spirit relates to the feeling or desire to get closer to the enemy aggressively and conquer it completely. Try inculcating the same, except, your goals are your enemy.

  1. Being Dependable:

From my point of view, Indian Military is the most dependable organisation in the time of need. Be it guarding the border 24X7 or saving people from Chennai floods, they are always available at time of call. We can depend on them always and this leads us to the next point

  1. Discipline is your foundation:

Soldiers in the military are very strict about this. Discipline is that foundation that keeps its structure standing, even in the time of war. This can include anything, ranging from being on time to being organised to good planning.

  1. Listen to everyone, Trust your own judgment:

Officers listen to everyone in the team but decide what is in the favour of everyone. This not only helps in being self-confident but helps you in making a more matured decision the next time.

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  1. Do Not Discriminate, Whatsoever:

It is well bought that Military has no vacancies based on religion or caste. They believe in providing equal opportunities to all. Hence, even a rickshaw driver’s son could be an officer in the military, just provide him with the opportunity.

  1. Speak less, do more:

No Questions asked.

  1. Being Optimistic:

Do you think being in a terrible situation is the worst thing that has happened to you? Wrong. Try surviving at the Siachen Glacier sometime; you will change your view. Soldiers always see the best in the worst of situations.

  1. Moving Ahead, Always:

There have been innumerable losses to the Indian Military since the war of 1947. But that never let its people down, eventually making it the largest volunteered army in the world. Fall, Rise, Dust Yourself and Keep Moving Ahead.

  1. Sacrificing:

For some, it may mean waking up early in the morning or giving up food to lose weight. But it is a very heavy word for the soldiers. From being away from their family for months to laying down their lives for the nation, a soldier sure teaches us the true meaning of sacrifice.

  1. Being Determined Towards Success:

Soldiers are just normal people, except they ‘do’ and ‘try’, against all odds, till they succeed. Needless to say, this is the quality that sets apart a soldier from a regular person.

  1. Service Before Self:

Indian Military Academy’s code of honour is that what makes every soldier selfless, encouraging them to act beyond the call of duty and make the “ultimate sacrifice”. Soldiers, take a bow.

  1. Leading and Believing:

Does this need an introduction? Soldiers are those leaders who can sacrifice their lives for their team or fellow mates. This so is summed by Capt Batra’s last words to his fellow soldier who was tasked to retrieve an injured mate’s body, “Tu baal-bachchon wala hai, peeche hat jaa”.

  1. Experience Matters:

Visualize this: You are going to war with a soldier (who is not an officer) who has spent 30 years in the army, which means he has 30 years of knowledge on tactics and strategy. You, however, are just a young 21-year-old officer, with some magna cum laude in military strategy and a master’s degree in advanced leadership. When you are in a team, you will always need to take advice from the ones who are more experienced than you.

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30 SSB Interview Technical Questions For EEE/ECE Engineering Student

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30 SSB Interview Technical Questions For EEEECE Engineering Student

Electrical and Electronics engineering students who are going to attend the SSB interview of EKT exam can check these basic technical questions which they might face in SSB personal interview and in EKT (AFCAT). What technical questions have you faced in your SSB interview? Do comment below.

 

1.    What is the name of the pressure that moves electrons in a closed circuit? – Voltage
2.    A series circuit schematic is recognized because all the components are connected – end to end in a “string”
3.    A parallel circuit is also used as a divider for – current
4.    Which activity did we discover what objects are conductors and what objects are non-conductors? – Solid Conductors
5.    A resistor and an output capacitor form a series circuit with a square wave applied. The circuit is – an integrator
6.    Series RLC impedance or voltage totals must always be calculated by – adding values vectorially
7.    Which type of transformer is required to create a 180 degree input to a rectifier? – Centre-tapped secondary
8.    A non-volatile type of memory that can be programmed and erased in sectors, rather than one byte at a time is – flash memory
9.    Which is not an analog-to-digital (ADC) conversion error – differential nonlinearity
10.    The selector inputs to an arithmetic-logic unit (ALU) determine the – arithmetic or logic function
11.    What happens to the parallel output word in an asynchronous binary down counter whenever a clock pulse occurs? – The output word decreases by 1.
12.    The 555 timer can be used in which of the following configurations – astable, monostable
13.    Which device would best aid in shorted track detection- current tracer
14.    Which type of PLD should be used to program basic logic functions – PAL
15.    The number of bits used to store a BCD digit is – 4
16.    A transistor may be used as a switching device or as a – variable resistor
17.    Which type of test equipment is used to measure resistors – ohmmeter
18.    The magnitude that an alternation varies from zero is called its – amplitude
19.    An instrumentation amplifier has a high – CMRR
20.    Three different points are shown on a dc load line. The upper point represents the – saturation point
21.    The area enclosed between the straight line y = x and the parabola y = x2 in the x -y plane is- 1/6
22.    At x = 0, the function f (x) = x3+ 1 has – the point of inflection
23.    An unbiased coin is tossed three times. The probability that the head turns up in exactly two cases is- 3/8
24.    The no-load current drawn by transformer is usually what per cent of the full-load current? – 2 to 5 per cent
25.    What is the derivative of f (x) = |x\ at x = 0 ?- Does not exist
26.    The minimum number of flip-flops required to construct a mod-75 counter is- 7
27.    The frequency of oscillation of a tunnel-collector oscillator having L = 30µH and C = 300pf is nearby- 1677 kHz
28.    Consider the parallel RLC circuit having R = 1, L = 1H, C = 1F. What type of response will the circuit produce? – Under damped
29.    In an electric circuit, the dual of resistance is- conductance
30.    The ripple frequency from a full wave rectifier is- twice that from a half wave circuit.

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10 Daily Tasks To Improve Officers Like Qualities In You

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10 Daily Tasks To Improve Officers Like Qualities In You

Officer Like Qualities (OLQs) are behavioral qualities that are expected out of every officer of the Armed forces of India. The three major tests conducted at SSB are designed to check OLQs in the candidates, OLQs are nothing something related to Indian army officers, but these few basic qualities each and everyone must possess to get successful in life. No matter what your profession is, these qualities will always help you to achieve big goals. Read the below points carefully and try to inculcate in your daily life and actions.

Here are the 10 daily tasks to improve your OLQs:

  1. Inculcate the ‘Keep calm and carry on’ approach in life: First it’ll be a conscious effort but slowly it becomes second nature. Don’t be flustered. Don’t show emotions. Don’t be overly friendly. Always be strong – physically and mentally.
  2. Intelligence Quotient: Try to solve every problem yourself without waiting for anyone. By doing so, you can have such practical intelligence that you can find the solution for everything.
  3. Command Respect: This requires you to be one step ahead always. Better prepared than your peers/men in everything you do – sport/ work etc. Competence and persona play a big role in commanding respect
  4. Be Spontaneous: The best way to develop this is to inculcate ‘At the moment’ thinking. Don’t makeup responses earlier itself. Be spontaneous, think and act accordingly. Good common sense is absolutely necessary here.
  5. Maintain an Attitude: Be graceful and practice your etiquettes. Even at home. Because discipline is doing things when no one is looking, know how to carry yourself, know how to treat people like an officer – neither overly friendly nor rude and dress well maintaining some grooming standards. Don’t be lazy, ever.
  6. Increase Stamina: Hit the gym. The intention should not be to develop the body or impress others. But focus on pushing yourself and going that extra mile. This will increase your confidence and stamina tremendously.OLQs
  7. Be an active participant: Be an active participant in whatever activities that take place around you. Be Proactive and Positive. Take part in everything that comes by you in college/workplace etc. Be it technical or extra-curricular or sports or personality development related, participate in all. Try to volunteer yourself for stage decorations etc. In home too, try to have an organized lifestyle.
  8. Liveliness: Certain people are just fun to be around, they bring a smile to your face whenever you meet them, the quality they possess is called liveliness. One should know the art of enjoying life while dealing with its harsh realities. Try to avoid cribbing, griping, worrying and complaining about things which are not under your control. Focus on your work and enjoy every moment of life. Always keep smiling and one day the world would become tired of upsetting you.
  9. The power of Expression: Try to improve your speaking skills that too in an organized manner prioritizing the matter. Regular practice is essential to have a good pronunciation and speaking skills. Speak with men who have good speaking skills.
  10. Social Adaptability: Try to meet and speak with people. Try to shed your shyness. Try to make friendships with the unknown. Always try to initiate talk with someone. Be ready to sacrifice your personal comforts for the interest of the group.

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Apart from these, try to follow these to develop your personality for OLQs:

  • Display an adventurous & bold temperament and willing to take reasonable risks. Display commendable intelligence, imagination, ideas, tact persuasive ability and dynamic quality.
  • Your conclusions should be based on logical reasoning, prove to be sound convincing and your approach should be always constructive, co-operative and result oriented. Adduce good and convincing reasons in support of your arguments and conclusions
  • Be always positive & optimistic.
  • Be a resolute and imaginative and creative person and have the capacity to stand up to any challenges and put your resources to optimum use.
  • Have a bold and pragmatic approach.

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9 Things Women Should Know Before Joining the Indian Military

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9 Things Women Should Know Before Joining the Indian Military

Let’s face it; there is a difference between males and females in the military. Unfortunately, no women would find any helpful information regarding this anywhere on the internet (considering men wouldn’t need it).

So here we bring you some points that could help women assess their lives ahead before joining the military, from the words of serving/retired women soldiers:

These points do not represent my own views but represent points from the experiences of lady cadets at training academies

  1. No Long Hair: All the lady cadets are required to trim their hair as their male counterparts. If you want to keep them long, then you will need to keep it in a tight bun, every day. Turns out, trimming the hair is the best thing you can do while at training.
  1. Prepare to be Physically Tough: You are not opting for a beauty competition here. The first thing the military expects from every soldier is top-notch physical fitness, no matter your gender. Many LCs find it difficult to cope with the physical training. So you better prepare to be so, which brings us to the next point:
  1. Physical Training will not Support you: Basic Training is harder physically for a female than it is for a male (blame your genes). In the military, push-ups are there for every occasion, and they are easier for males (blame testosterone). Sorry ladies, but you gotta struggle in physical training.
  1. Relationships Become Complex: They’re definitely not allowed at basic training. You best not flirt or hook up with anyone at the academy. The military is not the best place if you’re hoping to meet someone.
  1. Your Period is NOT an Excuse: You are going to get your period while at basic training and your drill instructor is not going to care because they have heard every single excuse before about why you cannot possibly do this training. Take a painkiller and suck it up.

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  1. Ditch Personal Grooming: You are given very limited time for personal grooming, but no one really cares what you look like after a week or two. You are too tired and have plenty of time to do your daily chores. And the little time that is left? You will love napping then.
  1. You’ll not serve in Combat Roles: Unlike Air Force, the Army and the Navy don’t allow women to serve in a combat role. However, plans are on to induct women in these services for combat roles too.
  1. You will not always be posted in good places: Just like men, living conditions for you may be tough too. So enjoy nice living conditions while you can because sometimes you won’t get the best accommodations.
  1. The “Female Stereotype” will be there too: Once you get to your units, males will become more conscious of what they say around females to avoid any sexual harassment report. So, understand this: When you enter a room full of males, and they all stop their hooting and laughing as soon as you walk in, it is because you’re female.

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Territorial Army Notification 2017 and Exam Date

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Applications are invited from gainfully employed young men for an opportunity of donning the uniform and serving the nation as Territorial Army Officers (Non Departmental), based on the concept of enabling motivated young men to serve in a military environment without having to sacrifice their primary professions. You can serve the nation in two capacities – as a civilian and as a soldier. No other option allows you such an expanse of experiences.

CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY:

  • Nationality : Only male citizens of India.
  • Age Limits : 18 to 42 years on the date of application.
  • Educational Qualifications : Graduate from any recognized university.
  • Physical Standards : A candidate must be physically and medically fit in all respects.
  • Employment : Gainfully Employed.

Note : Serving member of the Regular Army/ Navy/ Air Force/ Police/ GREF/ Para Military and like forces are not eligible.

DATE OF WRITTEN EXAMINATION : 30 JULY 2017.

SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS : The Online Registration and Applications can be filed from 01 JUNE 2017 to 30 JUNE 2017 till 11.59 PM after which the link will be disabled.

HOW TO APPLY: Candidates are required to apply online by using the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. Brief instructions for filling up the online Application Form (IAF(TA)-9 (Revised) Part-1) have been given on the website

FEE DETAILS : Candidates’ are required to pay a fee of Rs 200/- (Rupees two hundred only). Candidates should note that payment of examination fee can be made only through the modes prescribed at website. Payment of fee through any other mode is neither valid nor acceptable. Applications submitted without the prescribed fee/mode shall be summarily rejected. Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor can the fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection.

CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY ONLINE AT www.joinindianarmy.nic.in ONLY. NO OTHER MODE IS ALLOWED FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION.

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Candidates who are interested in territorial army recruitment 2017 – 2018 can find the tentative dates, eligibility and application form for upcoming territorial army recruitment. We will be updating this page with the latest details on territorial army recruitment by Indian army for officers.

Candidates can find the important details below. 

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ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS

  • Only male citizens of India and Ex-service officers who are medically fit. · Age- 18 to 42 years as on 31 Dec 2016.
  • Qualification -Graduate from any recognized university.
  • Employment – Gainfully Employed in Central/State Govt/ Semi Govt/Pvt Sector/Self Employed.
  • Note : Serving member of the Regular Army/Navy/Air Force/ Police /GREF/Para Military and like forces are not eligible.

EMBODIMENT FOR TRAINING

  • One month basic training in the first year of commission.
  • Two months annual training camp every year including the first year.
  • Three months Post Commissioning training within first two years at IMA Dehradun.

Date of written Exam : July 2017

TA Syllabus

  • PART I – Essay writing & comprehension (In English).
  • PART II – Objective type question on General Awareness, issues related to Political/Economic, Current Affairs (both national & International), Mental Aptitude, English Grammar & Reasoning.

Territorial Army Recruitment 2017 Terms and Conditions

  • Commission is granted the rank of Lieutenant.
  • Pay and Allowances and privileges will be same as Regular Army Officerswhen embodied for training and military service.
  • Promotions up to Lt Col by time scale subject to fulfilling laid down criteria. Promotion to Colonel and Brigadier by selection.
  • Officers commissioned in Infantry TA may be called out for military service for a longer duration depending on the requirement.
  • Pay Scales as mentioned below:
RANK PAY BANDS / SCALE GRADE PAY Military Service Pay
LIEUTENANT PB-3/15600-39100 5400 6000
CAPTAIN PB-3/15600-39100 6100 6000
MAJOR PB-3/15600-39100 6600 6000
LT COLONEL PB-4/37400-67000 8000 6000
COLONEL PB-4/37400-67000 8700 6000
BRIGADIER PB-4/37400-67000 8900 6000

How To Apply for Territorial Army Recruitment 2017 – 2018

How To Apply Civilian Candidates

All desirous civilian candidates can obtain Application Form, from Employment Newspaper or download from www.indianarmy.nic.in (FREE OF COST) and send it along with self addressed stamped envelope of 28 x12 cms size, two passport size photographs and postal stamps worth Rs.27/- affixed on envelope (No other cost for submission) to the respective TA Group Headquarters as per the choice of following examination centres. NO OTHER DOCUMENTS TO BE ATTACHED WITH APPLICATION FORM.

SER NO WRITTEN EXAMINATION CENTRE APPLICATION TO BE SUBMITTED TO
1. Chandigarh PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters, Western Command, Building No.750, Sector-8B, Chandigarh-160 009. Ph No. 0172-2547864
2. Lucknow & Patna PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters Central  Command, Lucknow (UP) – 226002.                    Ph No.0522-2482278
3. Kolkata & Shillong PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters, Eastern Command, Fort William, Kolkata (WB) – 700021. Ph No.033-22313227
4. Jaipur, Pune, Bangalore& Hyderabad PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters Southern Command, Pune-411001.                                                   Ph No. 7768003601, 02026880123
5. Udhampur & Srinagar PIB Cell, TA Group Headquarters Northern Command, Udhampur (J&K) – 182101               Ph No.01992 243592

Territorial Army Recruitment 2017 2018 Selection Procedure

FOR CIVILIAN CANDIDATES

  • Candidates whose application forms are found correct will be called for screening (written exam and interview) by a Preliminary Interview Board (PIB) by the respective TA Group Headquarters.
  • Successful candidates will further undergo a Service Selection Board (SSB) and Medical Board for final selection.

FOR EX SERVICE OFFICERS (COMMISSIONED OFFICERS ONLY)

  • Ex Service Officers of three services should send their applications alongwith release order and release medical board proceedings directly to Addl Directorate General TA, Integrated HQ of MoD (Army), ‘L’ Block, Church Road, New Delhi-01.
  • The candidates will be screened by an Army HQ Selection Board (ASB) held at Addl Dte Gen TA, GS Branch, ‘L’ Block, Church Road, New Delhi. Recommended candidate will be required to undergo Medical Examination at Armed Forces Clinic, New Delhi and submit Police Verification Form.

NOTE : Candidate who qualify in written test of PIB/ASB are required to bring the following documents in original along with attested copies at the time of interview:-

  • All educational qualification certificates (Matric onwards).
  • Latest physical fitness certificate from a registered MBBS Doctor.
  • A copy of Identity proof with photographs (Voter ID/PAN Card/Passport/Driving license etc).
  • Domicile/Residential proof certificate.
  • Certificate for proof of age (Matric/Senior Secondary mark sheet & certificate for verification of date of birth).
  • Service certificate by candidates employed in Central Govt/Union Territory/State/Semi Govt/Private Sector Authenticated by Head Office along with NOC by the department as per format given below.
  • Self-employed candidates are required to submit an Affidavit on Non-Judicial stamp paper of minimum value duly attested stating nature of employment and annual income along with a photocopy of PAN card.
  • In case of candidates whose names vary in documents submitted, such candidates should submit an affidavit on judicial stamp paper declaring the correct name. The same must be published in the newspaper and submit the newspaper cutting along with the affidavit.
  • Employees of Railways are required to submit NOC authenticated by Railway Board.

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CDS 2 2017 Notification and Exam Date. CDSE is a written exam conducted twice every year by UPSC. It is meant to select officers for Army, Navy and Air Force. Men and women both can apply for CDSE and the best part is about CDSE is that there is no percentage bar for it. While men can apply for Army (IMA and OTA) Navy (INA) and Air Force (AFA), women can only apply for Army (OTA). Let us see in detail about CDSE 2 2017 Please note that all the dates are tentative. Please be in touch with our website to keep yourself updated:

 

Apply for CDS 2 2017 Notification Online

  • Start of submission of forms: 09.08.2017
  • Last Date for submission: 08.09.2017
  • Date of Exam: 19.11.2017
  • How to Apply: Online only, from the website of UPSC (www.upsc.gov.in)

CDS 2 2017 Exam Age Limit

  • CDS 2 2017 Exam Age Limit For IMA : Male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 1994 and not later than 1st July 1999 only are eligible.
  • CDS 2 2017 Exam Age Limit For OTA : Male candidates (married or unmarried) born not earlier than 2nd July , 1993 and not later than 1st July , 1999 only are eligible. Unmarried Women, issueless widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd July 1993 and not later than 1st July 1999
  • CDS 2 2017 Exam Age Limit For AFA :  20 to 24 Years as on 1st July , 2018 i.e. born not earlier than 02 July 1994 and not later than 01 July 1998 (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 Yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 02 July 1992 and not later than 01 July 1998) only are eligible. Note : Candidate below 25 years of age must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during training. Married candidates above 25 years of age are eligible to apply but during training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live out with family.
  • CDS 2 2017 Exam Age Limit For NA : Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd July 1994 and not later than 1st July 1999 only are eligible.

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CDS 2 2017 Educational Qualifications:

  • For Indian Military Academy and Officers’ Training Academy -> Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
  • For Indian Naval Academy -> Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/ Institution.
  • For Air Force Academy -> Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Current Affairs questions will be from last 5-7 months (for AFCAT, NDA, CDS, TA)

CDS 2 2017 Application Fee:

₹ 200/- for General and OBC Category Candidates; No fee for SC / ST / Female Candidates. The fee either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility of SBI, State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore / State Bank of Patiala / State Bank of Travancore or by using Visa/ Master Credit/ Debit Card. Selection Process: Written Examination and Interview How To Apply: Eligible Candidates are required to Apply Online through UPSC Online Portal. For any enquiries contact Telephone Number: 011-23385271/ 011-23381125/ 011-23098543 on working days between 10.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. Exam Pattern: Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy [100 Marks Each (Total 300)].

  • English (Objective type)
  • General Knowledge (Objective type)
  • Elementary Mathematics (Objective type)

Officers’ Training Academy

  • English (Objective type)
  • General Knowledge (Objective type)

Exam Date:19.11.2017. Results: The results for CDS 2 2017 can be expected by the end of July 2018.

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Start of submission of forms:09.08.2017 Last Date for submission:08.09.2017 How to Apply: Online only, from the website of UPSC (www.upsc.gov.in) What Posts you can apply for: You can apply for Army, Navy and Air Force. However only men can apply for Army (IMA and OTA) Navy (INA) and Air Force (AFA), and women can only apply for Army (OTA).Minimum Educational Qualification:

  • IMA & OTA: Degree of a recognized University or equivalent
  • Naval Academy: B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics or Bachelor of Engg
  • Air Force Academy: B.Sc. with Physics and/or Mathematics or Bachelor of Engg

Age: 19-24 Years: Indian Military Academy

  • 19-22 Years: Naval Academy
  • 19-23 Years: Air Force Academy
  • 19-25 Years: Officers’ Training Academy

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CDS 1 2017 Notification and Exam Date. CDSE is a written exam conducted twice every year by UPSC. It is meant to select officers for Army, Navy and Air Force. Men and women both can apply for CDSE and the best part is about CDSE is that there is no percentage bar for it. While men can apply for Army (IMA and OTA) Navy (INA) and Air Force (AFA), women can only apply for Army (OTA). Let us see in detail about CDSE 1 2017 Please note that all the dates are tentative. Please be in touch with our website to keep yourself updated:

Apply for CDS 1 2017 Notification Online

  • Start of submission of forms: 9th Nov 2016
  • Last Date for submission: 02 Dec 2016
  • Date of Exam: 05th Feb 2017
  • How to Apply: Online only, from the website of UPSC (www.upsc.gov.in)

CDS 1 2017 Exam Age Limit

  • CDS 1 2017 Exam Age Limit For IMA : Male candidates born not earlier than 2nd Jan 1994 and not later than 1st Jan 1999 only are eligible.
  • CDS 1 2017 Exam Age Limit For OTA : Male candidates (married or unmarried) born not earlier than 2nd Jan , 1993 and not later than 1st Jan , 1999 only are eligible. Unmarried Women, issueless widows who have not remarried and issueless divorcees (in possession of divorce documents) who have not remarried are eligible. They should have been born not earlier than 2nd Jan , 1993 and not later than 1st Jan , 1999
  • CDS 1 2017 Exam Age Limit For AFA :  20 to 24 Years as on 1st Jan , 2018 i.e. born not earlier than 02 Jan , 1994 and not later than 01 Jan , 1998 (Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 Yrs. i.e. born not earlier than 02 Jan , 1992 and not later than 01 Jan 1998) only are eligible. Note : Candidate below 25 years of age must be unmarried. Marriage is not permitted during training. Married candidates above 25 years of age are eligible to apply but during training period they will neither be provided married accommodation nor can they live out with family.
  • CDS 1 2017 Exam Age Limit For NA : Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd Jan , 1994 and not later than 1st Jan , 1999 only are eligible.

CDS 1 2017 Educational Qualifications:

  • For Indian Military Academy and Officers’ Training Academy -> Degree of a recognised University or equivalent.
  • For Indian Naval Academy -> Degree in Engineering from a recognised University/ Institution.
  • For Air Force Academy -> Degree of a recognised University (with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.

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CDS 1 2017 Application Fee:

₹ 200/- for General and OBC Category Candidates; No fee for SC / ST / Female Candidates. The fee either by depositing the money in any Branch of SBI by cash, or by using net banking facility of SBI, State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore / State Bank of Patiala / State Bank of Travancore or by using Visa/ Master Credit/ Debit Card. Selection Process: Written Examination and Interview How To Apply: Eligible Candidates are required to Apply Online through UPSC Online Portal. For any enquiries contact Telephone Number: 011-23385271/ 011-23381125/ 011-23098543 on working days between 10.00 hrs. to 17.00 hrs. Exam Pattern: Indian Military Academy, Naval Academy and Air Force Academy [100 Marks Each (Total 300)].

  • English (Objective type)
  • General Knowledge (Objective type)
  • Elementary Mathematics (Objective type)

Officers’ Training Academy

  • English (Objective type)
  • General Knowledge (Objective type)

Find the syllabus in detail here: CDS Exam Syllabus Exam Date:05th Feb 2017. Results: The results for CDSE 1 2017 can be expected by the end of July 2017.

 

Start of submission of forms: 9th Nov 2016 Last Date for submission: 2nd December 2016 How to Apply: Online only, from the website of UPSC (www.upsc.gov.in) What Posts you can apply for: You can apply for Army, Navy and Air Force. However only men can apply for Army (IMA and OTA) Navy (INA) and Air Force (AFA), and women can only apply for Army (OTA).Minimum Educational Qualification:

  • IMA & OTA: Degree of a recognized University or equivalent
  • Naval Academy: B.Sc. with Physics & Mathematics or Bachelor of Engg
  • Air Force Academy: B.Sc. with Physics and/or Mathematics or Bachelor of Engg

Age: 19-24 Years: Indian Military Academy

  • 19-22 Years: Naval Academy
  • 19-23 Years: Air Force Academy
  • 19-25 Years: Officers’ Training Academy

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