Indian air force has published the final merit list of candidates who are going to join the Indian Air force academy, Hyderabad for the July 2018 course. Candidates who have cleared the AFSB interview of AFCAT 2 2017 and CDS 2 2017 can check the merit list for AFA July 2018 course. List of Selected Candidates for various courses commencing in Jul 2108 is placed at Annexure ‘A’. To meet vacancies in various branches, allotment has been made taking into consideration Eligibility, Merit Position, Medical Fitness and choices given by the candidates.
Please note that the selection is subject to Medical Fitness as given by the competent Armed Forces Medical Authorities and on Submission of Requisite
Documents as proof of having achieved the minimum educational qualifications for the course, besides other qualifications.
Candidates whose medical fitness is subject to Appeal / Review will be issued Call letters only if found fit by the competent Armed Forces Medical Authorities and admission to Air Force Academy (AFA) will be subject to achieving medical fitness specified for the Branch. Relevant annotations have been made against their names.
All courses would commence on 02 Jul 2018 at AFA, Dundigal, Hyderabad. Those Candidates whose name figures in the Selection List, who have clearedMedical Examination and whose Documents have been verified, would be issued Call Letters. Call Letters would be dispatched by Speed Post / Scanned copy through E-Mail to the address/ E-mail ID available on record. Instruction Booklet with format of various forms is available for download at the Air Force career website. (Airmen candidates will be issued Call Letters through Unit Adjutant).
NDA 2 2018 Online Application Form is published by UPSC on 6th June 2018. Candidates who are interested to join the prestigious National Defence Academy after 12th can apply for the NDA 2 2018 online. has been released from 6th June 2018. NDA II 2018 written exam is conducted by the UPSC Union Public Service Commission two times every year as NDA 1 and NDA 2, through this exam, aspirants can join the Army, Air Force and Navy after 12th Class. One who clears the NDA written exam is called fro the 5 days long SSB Interview which is conducted by services selection board. Below you can find more details on NDA 2 2018 exam, including dates, application form, eligibility criteria, exam pattern, syllabus, etc.
NDA 2 2018 Important Dates
NDA 2 2018 Events
Dates
NDA 2 2018 Notification Date
6th June 2018
NDA 2 2018 Notification Close Date
2nd July 2018
NDA 2 2018 Admit Card Date
Last Week of Aug 2018
NDA 2 2018 Exam Date
9th September 2018
NDA 2 2018 result Date
Oct 2018
NDA 2 2018 SSB Interview Date
Nov – Dec 2018
NDA 2 2018 Eligibility Criteria
Nationality: Candidate must be Indian/Nepal/Bhutan citizen. Candidates those came from the Tibet to India with the intention of permanently settling in India before 1st January, 1962 can also apply.
Age: Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd January, 2000 and not later than 1st January, 2003 are eligible.
Gender & Marital Status: Only unmarried male candidates can apply. No female candidate is eligible to apply.
Education: Passed or appearing 12th or equivalent class from any recognized board.Candidate must clear the qualifying exam with Physics and Mathematics (For Air Force and Naval of NDA and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at Indian Naval Academy).
NDA 2 2018 Exam Pattern
Mode: OMR Sheet offline mode (pen paper mode).
Duration of Exam: The two and half hour will be provided for each paper.
Type of Question: The question paper will be consisting of Objective Type Questions.
Papers: Paper 1 Mathematics & Paper 2 General Ability.
Maximum Marks: The written examination will be of total 900 marks.
THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS ONLY. THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OF MATHEMATICS AND PART “B” OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BE SET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH.
In the question papers, wherever necessary, questions involving the metric system of Weights and Measures only will be set.
Candidates must write the papers in their own hand. In no circumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers for them.
The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects at the examination.
The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical or logarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets). They should not therefore, bring the same inside the Examination Hall.
SSB Interview Procedure
Two-stage selection procedure based on Psychological Aptitude Test and Intelligence Test has been introduced at Selection Centres/Air Force Selection Boards/Naval Selection Boards. All the candidates will be put to stage-one test on first day of reporting at Selection Centres/Air Force Selection Boards/Naval Selection Boards. Only those candidates who qualify at stage one will be admitted to the second stage/remaining tests. Those candidates who qualify stage II will be required to submit the Original Certificates along with one photocopy each of : (i) Original Matriculation pass certificate or equivalent in support of date of birth, (ii) Original 10+2 pass certificate or equivalent in support of educational qualification.
Candidates who appear before the Services Selection Board and undergo the test there, will do so at their own risk and will not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from Government in respect of any injury which they may sustain in the course of or as a result of any of the tests given to them at the Services Selection Board whether due to the negligence of any person or otherwise. Parents or guardians of the candidates will be required to sign a certificate to this effect.
To be acceptable, candidates for the Army/Navy/Naval Academy and Air Force should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i) Written examination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion and (ii) Officer Potentiality Test as fixed by the Services Selection Board at their discretion. Over and above candidates for the Air Force, and all the SSB qualified candidates as per their willingness, eligibility and preference for Air Force, should separately qualify the CPSS.
Subject to these conditions the qualified candidates will then be placed in a single combined list on the basis of total marks secured by them in the Written
Examination and the Services Selection Board Tests. The final allocation/selection for admission to the Army, Navy, Air Force of the National Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian Naval Academy will be made upto the number of vacancies available subject to eligibility, medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates. The candidates who are eligible to be admitted to multiple Services/Courses will be considered for allocation/selection with reference to their order or preferences and in the event of their final allocation/ selection to one Service/Course, they will not be considered for admission to other remaining Services/Courses.
Indian Navy has published the notification of 10+2 B.Tech Cadet Entry Scheme for the course commencing in January 2020 at Indian Naval Academy. Applications are invited from UNMARRIED MALE CANDIDATES (fulfilling the conditions of nationality as laid down by the Govt. of India) to join the prestigious Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala for a four-year degree course under the 10+2 (B.Tech) Cadet Entry Scheme.
ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS:
Age: Born between 02 Jul 2000 and 01 Jan 2003 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualification: Passed Senior Secondary Examination (10+2 Pattern) or its equivalent examinations from any Board with at least 70% aggregate marks in Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics (PCM) and at least 50% marks in English (either in Class X or Class XII).
Who can Apply: Candidates who have appeared for JEE (Main) -2019 (for B.E./ B.Tech) exam. Call up for Service Selection Board (SSB) will be issued on the basis of JEE (Main) – 2019 All India Rank.
All candidates recommended by SSB will have to undergo medicals as per extant regulations. There is no relaxation in medical standard on any ground. Guidelines for physical standards are available on the Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
Relaxations in height is permissible to candidates holding domicile of specific regions details of which are available on the Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in.
Guidelines for tattoo are available on the Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
THE NAVY OFFERS YOU:
Promotions: The promotion from Sub Lieutenant to Commander is on time scale basis subject to completion of mandatory courses, sea time and medical condition.
Pay and Allowances: The admissible pay and allowances alongwith other facilities & privileges are available on Indian Navy website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in
Group Insurance & Gratuity: A basic Insurance cover of Rs. One Crore (on contribution) and gratuity will be granted to the officer as per the latest rules in force.
Leave Entitlements: On commission, officers are entitled to annual and casual leave as per extent regulations. Leave during training period will be as per the Training Policy in force.
Sports & Adventure: The Navy provides facilities for various sports. In addition, one can also learn and participate in adventure sports such as river rafting, mountaineering, hot air ballooning, hand gliding, wind surfing etc.
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
IHQ of MoD(Navy) reserves the right to fix the cut off for shortlisting of applications for SSB based on JEE (Main) All India Rank- 2019. No communication will be entertained on this account. SSB interviews for short listed candidates will be scheduled at Bangalore / Bhopal / Coimbatore / Visakhapatnam/ Kolkata from Aug – Oct 2019.
Shortlisted candidates will be informed about their selection for SSB interview on their E-mail or through SMS as provided by candidates in their application form. You are advised to maintain your mobile number and e-mail ID till selection process is over.
SSB interview will be conducted in two stages. Stage I test consists of Intelligence test, Picture Perception test and Group Discussion. Candidates who fail to qualify in Stage I will be routed back on the same day. Stage II test comprises Psychological testing, Group testing and Interview which will last for 04 days. Successful candidates will thereafter undergo Medical Examination (approx duration 03-05 days).
Change of SSB venue for interview is not permissible.
Any correspondence regarding further change of SSB date is to be addressed to the Call up officer of the concerned SSB. Award of fresh dates for SSB would be subject to availability of batches/slots.
No compensation will be paid in respect of any injury sustained as a result of tests.
AC 3 tier rail fare is admissible for the SSB interview, if appearing for the first time for particular type of commission on production of tickets. Candidates are required to carry photo copy of the first page of bank passbook or cheque leaf where the name, account No. and IFS Code details are mentioned while appearing for SSB.
TRAINING:
The training is scheduled to commence in Jan 2020.
Candidates recommended by the SSBs and declared medically fit, will be selected for training in Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala, Kerala, based on All India Merit and number of vacancies. All India Merit will be prepared as per SSB marks. Selected Candidates will be inducted as Cadets for the four year B. Tech Course in applied Electronics & Communication Engineering (for Executive Branch), Mechanical Engineering (for Engineering Branch including Naval Architect specialisation) or Electronics & Communication Engineering (for Electrical Branch) as per Naval requirements. On completion of the course, B.Tech Degree will be awarded by the Jawaharlal Nehru University (JNU).
The entire cost of training, including books and reading material, will be borne by the Indian Navy. The cadets will also be provided with free clothing and messing.
HOW TO APPLY:
Candidates are to register and fill application on the recruitment website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in from 31 May to 17 Jun 2019.
Whilst filling up the e-application, it is advisable to keep the relevant documents readily available to enable correct filling up of personal particulars.
All relevant documents (preferably in original) Date of birth proof (as per 10th/12th certificates), 10th marksheet, 12th marksheet, JEE (Main)-2019 scorecard (indicating All India Rank) and a recent passport size colour photograph should be scanned in original JPG/FITT format, for attaching the same while filling up the application.
If any scanned document is not legible / readable for any reason, the application will be rejected.
Print one copy of online application form and carry it along with original certificates/documents as mentioned in Para 22 Note (c) while appearing for SSB interview.
Please read the instructions given on the website carefully before finally submitting your online application. Candidates can call on TollFree Number 1800-419-2929 and press option 7 to speak to a customer care representative from Monday-Sunday between 0800-2000 hrs.
Wg Cdr Rahul Monga and Wg Cdr Anil Kumar with their microlight cover
INSV Tarini and its crew are the talk of the season because they have achieved something that the whole country is proud of. Read more about it here.
But, did you know that the Indian Air Force has achieved such feat with one of its planes way back in 2007?
Not only did they circumnavigated the globe but set a new world record for the fastest circumnavigation of the globe on a microlight.
Circumnavigation in a Microlight
IAF attempted an expedition of great magnitude in order to set a new world record for the fastest time in circumnavigating the world in the 300-500 kg weight category.
The Expedition covering a distance of 37,000 km in approx 45 days was undertaken in a German manufactured Microlight, the CTSW Advance.
Previous Record
Earlier, the record stood at 99 days whereas the expedition did it in 64 days. The route entailed transit through twenty countries.
Till that date, only two microlights had accomplished this feat. The first was in 1998 by a British pilot, Brian Milton (along with K. Reynolds and P Petrov part of the way), taking 121 days. The second was by another British pilot, who took 99 days in 2000. This is the current record.
The Crew
Wg Cdr Rahul Monga and Wg Cdr Anil Kumar were the crew who set out to attempt this record. Wg Cdr Rahul Monga, 37, normally flies attack helicopters while his co-pilot Wg Cdr Anil Kumar, 38, handles supersonic jet fighters.
Wg Cdr Rahul Monga and Wg Cdr Anil Kumar with their microlight
Wg Cdr Monga, while preparing himself for this D-Day for two years, had done a trip around the whole of India. Incidentally, Monga also holds the record for the highest altitude gain by an Indian in a microlight plane, when he reached an altitude of 21,000 feet in May 2004 at the Hindon air base.
The Route
The expedition first headed off eastwards on June 1 and made the first stop at Allahabad. After a few hours of rest, it took off again towards Bagdogra. From there the duo headed out to Myanmar, Thailand, Vietnam, China, Russia United States, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Denmark, UK, Germany, Switzerland, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Iran, Oman and finally returned to India from the Western region into Jamnagar and to Delhi via Udaipur. Following are the figures which helped set this record:
The Passing Out Parade is the most spectacular among the end-of-term events at the NDA. It is also the culminating event of another successful term.
The unique parade held at the Khetarpal Parade Ground on 30 May comprised about 1000 participating cadets bidding farewell to their senior colleagues. A masterly display of drill movements, synchronised with the accompanying band ingrained long lasting memories in participants as well as viewers. The haunting strains of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ and the Adjutant on his charger accompanied the passing out cadets to The Final Steps.
President Reviews the Parade
President Ram Nath Kovind was here to review the passing out parade of the 134th course and described the armed forces as a “rare breed of human beings” and said they are a symbol of excellence and dedication for the entire country.
The President said a soldier or an officer in uniform, irrespective of whether he or she is from the Army, the Navy or the Air Force, evokes admiration and trust everywhere in the country.
“If a fellow citizen sees a member of the armed forces at a railway station or a market or at any other place, there is an immediate emotion of pride and reassurance,” he noted.
Commending their unparalleled and unquestioning service to the nation in times of war and peace — on the border or within the country — during a natural calamity, Kovind said “the armed forces represent the best of the Indian ethos”.
The President expressed confidence that the graduating cadets would prove worthy successors to the unflinching and fearless officers who have preceded them.
NDA POP in Pics:
President Meet the cadets at HoR
President Paying Tributes At Hut of Remembrance
President Reviewing the parade
The Passing Out Batch
President Paying Tributes At Hut of Remembrance
Conclusion
In the closing moments, the mast at the Quarter Deck was seen manned by the cadets of the junior most course to cheer on the passing out course as they went past the Quarter Deck in slow march. At the final step, engulfed by a flood of nostalgia spanning three eventful years, each cadet felt justifiably proud of his achievement. Three years ago, he had entered the portals of this hallowed institution with a little trepidation perhaps; he leaves now a young man strong in body and mind, confident and assured and proud of values imbibed here. He is well on his way to achieving the ideals of an officer and a gentleman.
At an spectacular Passing out Parade (POP) held at Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala on Saturday, 26 May 2018, 311 Midshipmen and cadets of Indian Navy and Indian Coast Guard including four International cadets from Maldives, Myanmar and Vietnam passed out of the hallowed portals of INA on successful completion of their training.
Vice Admiral AR Karve, PVSM, AVSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command reviewing the Passing out Parade Spring Term 2018 at Indian Naval Academy
The passing out Midshipmen and cadets belonged to four different courses of Spring Term 2018, viz., 94 Indian Naval Academy Course (BTech), 94 Indian Naval Academy Course (MSc), 25 Naval Orientation Course (Extended) and 26 Naval Orientation Course (Regular). The parade also saw ten female cadets marching shoulder to shoulder with their male counterparts to join the ranks of the Indian Navy.
Glimpses from the Passing out Parade Spring Term 2018 at Indian Naval Academy
The grand parade was reviewed by Vice Admiral AR Karve, PVSM, AVSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command, who awarded medals to nine meritorious Midshipmen and cadets after the ceremonial review. The reviewing officer in his address congratulated the passing out courses and advised them to imbibe by the core values of Indian Navy “Duty, Honour and Courage”. Prof. Surendra Prasad, Chairman, National Board of Accreditation, Vice Admiral RB Pandit, AVSM, Commandant, INA, senior officers of the station and others witnessed the momentous occasion.
A batch of three Naval Dornier Aircraft carried out a low fly past over the quarterdeck welcoming the new officers to the Navy
The Passing out Parade was also witnessed by the proud parents and guardians of all successful Midshipmen and cadets, as well as by a large number of local and outstation dignitaries
The Passing out Parade was also witnessed by the proud parents and guardians of all successful Midshipmen and cadets, as well as by a large number of local and outstation dignitaries. The ‘President’s Gold Medal’ for the Indian Naval Academy BTech course was awarded to Midshipman Pavan Ponnanna Uthappa Kodimaniyanda. The ‘Chief of the Naval Staff Gold Medal’ for the Naval Orientation (Extended) Course was awarded to Cadet Arun Singh. The ‘Chief of the Naval Staff Gold Medal’ for the Naval Orientation (Regular) Course and the ‘Flag Officer Commanding in Chief (South) Medal’ for the best women cadet was awarded to Cadet Kiran Bhatt.
Vice Admiral RB Pandit, AVSM, Commandant, INA and Proud parent of Midshipman Ashish Panigrahi shipped the Naval epaulettes, known as ‘Stripes’ on his shoulders
Medal Winners posing for a group photograph with Vice Admiral AR Karve, PVSM, AVSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command and Senior officers of INA
The glittering ceremony culminated with the successful Midshipmen and cadets forming up in two columns and marching with their gleaming swords and rifles held in salute, past the Academy’s Saluting Dias, the Quarterdeck, in Slow March, to the traditional notes of ‘Auld Lang Syne’, the poignant farewell tune played by Armed Forces around the world when bidding adieu to colleagues and comrades. Passing out courses were bid farewell by cadets of junior terms who manned the mast and a batch of three Naval Dornier Aircraft carried out a low fly past over the quarterdeck welcoming the new officers to the Navy.
Jubilant cadet of the passing out course during the Passing out Parade Spring Term 2018 at Indian Naval Academy
On completion of the parade, the proud parents and guardians of the Passing Out courses shipped the Naval, and Coast Guard, epaulettes, known as ‘Stripes’ on the shoulders of their wards, thus symbolising their transformation from ‘cadets’ into full-fledged Navy and Coast Guard Officers. The Reviewing Officer, and other dignitaries, shipped the stripes of the medal winners and congratulated all the trainees for their successful completion of the rigorous training. On completion of the training at the Indian Naval Academy, these officers will proceed to various Naval and Coast Guard ships / establishments, to further consolidate their training in specialised fields.
Replacing Lt Gen Sarath Chand who retired on 31 May, Lt General Devraj Anbu, PVSM, UYSM, AVSM, YSM, SM assumed the charge of Vice Chief of the Army Staff on 01 Jun 2018.
Lt Gen Sarath Chand, who, after an illustrious career, handed over the baton to Lt Gen Devraj Anbu in a ceremony held at South Block.
Lt Gen Devraj Anbu
Prior to being appointed as VCOAS, he was GOC-in-C (General Officer Commanding-in-Chief) Northern Command from December 2016 to May 31.
Now the northern commander will be Lt Gen Ranbir Singh who is famous for announcing surgical strikes when he was the Director General Military Operations (DGMO). Officially now, Lt. Gen. Ranbir Singh is the GOC-in-C Northern Command. He was commissioned into 9 Dogra Regiment on 13 December 1980.
Lt Gen Ranbir Singh
About Lt Gen Devraj Anbu
Lt Gen Anbu is an alumnus of Sainik School (Amravathinagar), NDA (Khadakwasla) and IMA (Dehradun) and has a military career spanning 37 years.
After commissioning, he did various courses at Defence Services Staff College (Wellington), Army War College (Mhow) and a National Defence College equivalent university at Jakarta, Indonesia.
He was commissioned into 14 Sikh Light Infantry on 07 June 1980 and has a rich operational experience with the distinction of serving in all types of operational environment.
He had served in Siachen Glacier, counter insurgency & counter terrorist operations in Jammu & Kashmir and North-East as well as in ‘OP PAWAN’ in Sri Lanka.
Commands and Appointments Held
Apart from this, he held many other appointments as follows:
The General Officer commanded his unit during ‘OP PARAKRAM’.
53 Infantry Brigade on the Line of Control in the Kashmir Valley
17 Mountain Division in Sikkim
The Indian Military Training Team in Bhutan
Gajraj Corps in the Eastern Theatre.
Three important staff tenures at the Army Headquarters.
General Staff operation appointment at the Division and Corps HQ in the North-East and Jammu & Kashmir respectively.
He was the Instructor at the National Defence Academy
An International Military Observer with UN Peacekeeping Mission, UNTAG (United Nations Transition Assistance Group) at Namibia.
Awards and Honours
Lt Gen Devraj Anbu Medals
The general officer is highly decorated and has been awarded Sena Medal (Gallantry) for operations in ‘OP MEGHDOOT’, Yudh Seva Medal during command of the 53 Brigade, Ati Vishisht Seva Medal during command of 17 Division and Uttam Yudh Seva Medal during the command of an elite operational Corps.
Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (male and female) to be a part of the IAF as commissioned officers in flying and ground duty (technical and non-technical) branches. Registration for online applications will open on 16 June 2018 and close on 15 July 2018.
AFCAT
Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in Jul 2019 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission (PC)/Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches.
NCC Spl Entry and Met
Online applications are also invited for NCC Special Entry Scheme (For grant of PC/SSC in Flying Branch) and Meteorology Branch.
Vacancies
There are 182+ vacancies for course commencing in Jul 2019. These are displayed as follows. It is to be noted that the vacancies indicated are tentative and subject to change without notice. Actual intake would depend on organisational requirements, various cadre control mechanisms, availability of training slots and actual number of vacancies accruing in July 2019. No representation in this regard will be entertained.
Jul 2019 Course Vacancies
Age Limits
Flying Branch
20 to 24 years as on 01 Jul 2019 i.e. born between 02 July 1995 to 01 July 1999 (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years i.e. born between 02 July 1993 to 01 July 1999 (both dates inclusive).
Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) Branches)
20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2019 i.e. born between 02 July 1993 to 01 July 1999 (both dates inclusive).
Training
Training will commence in the first week of July 2019 for all courses at Air Force Academy Dundigal (Hyderabad). The duration of training for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) Branches is 74 weeks and that of Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches is 52 weeks at Air Force Training Establishments.
How to Apply
Eligible candidates are to register online through separate tabs available for AFCAT Entry/NCC Special Entry/MET Entry. Candidates eligible for one/more entries are to register separately in each entry.
Online testing will be conducted for AFCAT entry at various centers. Candidates registering for AFCAT entry will have to pay an amount of Rs. 250/- as examination fee. However, candidates registering for Meteorology entry and NCC Special entry are not required to pay.
AFCAT 2 2018 notification, exam date, application form, eligibility, age limits, vacancies and recruitment notice is published by Indian Air Force. Candidates can apply for AFCAT 2 2018 online application from 16 June 2018 till 15 July 2018 through official website careerindianairforce.cdac.in or afcat.cdac.in. Air Force Common Admission Test which is also known as AFCAT is conducted online by the Indian Air Force with the help of CDAC, AFCAT is the exam through which IAF recruits potential candidates to become officers in the Indian Air Force to join Flying, GDOC and Technical branches of the Indian Air Force. AFCAT is conducted two times every year and since AFCAT 2018 it is being conducted online with the help of CDAC. Candidates who are interested to apply for AFCAT 2 2018 can the more details on Age Limit, Application Form, Exam Date, Vacancies, Notification etc.
AFCAT 2 2018 Exam Dates
AFCAT 2 2018 Important Events
AFCAT 2 2018 Important Dates
Notification Date
16th June 2018
Notification Last Date
15th July 2018
Admit Card Date
August 2018
Exam Date
August 2018
Result Date
Sep-Oct 2018
AFSB Interview Dates
Oct- Nov 2018
AFCAT Final Result
June 2019
AFCAT 2 2018 Notification: Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in Jul 2019 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission (PC) / Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Online applications are also invited for NCC Special Entry Scheme (For grant of PC/SSC in Flying Branch) and Meteorology Branch.
AFCAT 2 2018 Branches, Course Number and Vacancies
Disclaimer: The vacancies indicated are tentative and subject to change without notice. Actual intake would depend on organisational requirements, various cadre control mechanisms, availability of training slots and actual number of vacancies accruing in July 2019. No representation in this regard will be entertained.
AFCAT 2 2018 Type of Commission
PC for Male. Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve till the age of superannuation as per their branch and rank.
SSC for Male & Women.
The engagement period for Flying Branch SSC officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Non extendable).
The initial tenure for SSC officers in Ground Duty (Tech and Non-Tech) branches would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability and merit.
Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years as on 01 Jul 2019 i.e. born between 02 July 1995 to 01 July 1999 (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable upto 26 years i.e. born between 02 July 1993 to 01 July 1999 (both dates inclusive).
Ground Duty (Technical/Non-Technical) Branches). 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2019 i.e. born between 02 July 1993 to 01 July 1999 (both dates inclusive).3
AFCAT 2 2018 Notification: Detailed notification is available on website https:// careerindianairforce.cdac.in or https://afcat.cdac.in . Candidates are to ensure that they have read and understood the details available in the notification before registering.
AFCAT 2 2018 Physical /Medical Standards, Educational Qualifications and Selection Procedure: Details on physical/medical standards, educational qualifications and selection procedure are available in detailed notification on the website.
AFCAT 2 2018 Training: Training will commence in the first week of July 2019 for all courses at Air Force Academy Dundigal (Hyderabad). The duration of training for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) Branches is 74 weeks and that of Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches is 52 weeks at Air Force Training Establishments. PAN Card and account in SBI/ Nationalised Bank is mandatory at the time of joining Air Force Academy. Aadhaar Card is mandatory for registration.
Eligible candidates are to register online through separate tabs available for AFCAT Entry/NCC Special Entry/MET Entry. Candidates eligible for one/more entries are to register separately in each entry.
Online testing will be conducted for AFCAT entry at various centers. Candidates registering for AFCAT entry will have to pay an amount of Rs. 250/- as examination fee. However, candidates registering for Meteorology entry and NCC Special entry are not required to pay. Details of conduct, examination centers and mode of payment are available in the notification.
Candidates are required to maintain their unique registered E-Mail ID and mobile phone number active throughout the selection process.
Please note that information filled up by the candidates in online application form will be considered final and no amendments will be allowed subsequently. Candidates should exercise due care while entering their date of birth.
You are advised to be physically fit when you report for SSB in order to be able to undergo the tests at AFSB. You should aim to achieve an ability to run 01 mile (1.6 kms) in 10 mins, do 10 pushups and 03 chin ups. Prospective candidates are also advised to keep themselves in good physical condition to adapt to physical training at AFA which encompasses running, swimming, rope climbing and other forms of physical training/ conditioning in which they would undergo mandatory tests during training.
For queries related to Conduct of online examination, registration process and admit cards contact 020-25503105 or 020-25503106 or E-Mail [email protected]. For queries regarding eligibility, allotment of AFSB centres, date of AFSB interview, merit list and Joining Instructions contact 011- 23010231 Extn 7610 or Toll free number 1800-11-2448.
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NASA recently launched which mission to study Mar’s deep interior?
[A] InSight
[B] TESS
[C] CHESS
[D] GRACE-FO Answer:[A] InSight – The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) on May 5, 2018 launched the Interior Exploration using Seismic Investigations, Geodesy and Heat Transport (InSight) Spacecraft to study the Mars’ deep interior. InSight, a Mars lander, has been designed to listen for “Marsquakes” ahead of taking off the human missions to explore the Red Planet.
President Ram Nath Kovind recently approved the amendments to the Minimum Wages Act of which state?
[A] Bihar
[B] Delhi
[C] Uttar Pradesh
[D] Madhya Pradesh Answer:[B] Delhi – The Minimum Wages (Delhi) Amendment Act, 2017 was officially notified on May 4, 2018 following the approval of the Bill by President Ram Nath Kovind on April 26, 2018. This new legislation amends the Minimum Wages Act, 1948 and was passed by the Delhi Assembly on August 10, 2017. The bill was first tabled in 2015.
3. India signed USD 200 million loan deal with which organisation for National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan)?
[A] Asian Development Bank
[B] International Monetary Fund
[C] World Bank
[D] United Nations Answer:[C] World Bank – India signed a loan agreement of USD 200-million with the World Bank for the National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan) to achieve its goal of reducing stunting in children aged 0-6 years from 38.4% to 25% by 2022.
4. Walmart acquired what percent of stake in Flipkart recently?
[A] 39 percent
[B] 55 percent
[C] 77 percent
[D] 89 percent Answer:[C] 77 percent– Global retail giant Walmart on May 9, 2018 formally signed a definitive agreement to acquire 77 percent stake in Flipkart with an investment of around USD 16 billion. The deal will value Flipkart at around USD 20.8 billion, up from its previous valuation of USD 12 billion.
Who was elected as the new Prime Minister of Malaysia?
[A] Najib Razak
[B] Mahathir bin Mohamad
[C] Daim Zainuddin
[D] Abdullah Ahmad Badawi
Answer:[B]Mahathir bin Mohamad-Malaysia’s former Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad claimed election victory in the country’s General Elections 2018, making a stunning comeback to politics 15 years after his retirement. Mahathir’s coalition, Pakatan Harapan, won 121 out of 222 seats.
Which country hosted the 15th Asia Media Summit (AMS-2018)?
[A] Malaysia
[B] India
[C] Singapore
[D] China Answer:[B] India – The 15th Asia Media Summit (AMS-2018) was held in New Delhi on May 10-12, 2018 with theme “Telling our Stories- Asia and More”. The summit provided a unique opportunity for broadcasters in Asia to share their thoughts on broadcasting and information.
7. The Supreme Court has struck down which state’s legislation allowing former Chief Ministers to continue occupying government accommodation?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Uttar Pradesh
[C] Haryana
[D] Jharkhand Answer:[B] Uttar Pradesh – The Supreme Court on May 7, 2018 struck down a legislation that allowed former Uttar Pradesh Chief Ministers to continue occupying government accommodation even after demitting office. The ruling was made by a bench of judges headed by Justice Ranjan Gogoi. The bench termed the law as “arbitrary and discriminatory”, saying it violated the concept of equality under the Constitution.
8. Which court has had held that death or injury while boarding or de-boarding train entitles passenger to compensation?
[A] Supreme Court
[B] Delhi High Court
[C] Bombay High Court
[D] Madras High Court Answer:[A] Supreme Court – The Supreme Court of India has held that railways will be liable to pay compensation to passengers in case of death or injury while boarding and de-boarding trains.The court stated that death or injury while boarding or de-boarding a train is an untoward incident which entitles a passenger to compensation and will not be considered his negligence.
9. When was national technology day held?
[A] May 11
[B] May 12
[C] May 9
[D] May 10 Answer:[A] May 11 – The National Technology Day was observed across India on May 11, 2018 to commemorate the anniversary of Pokhran nuclear tests of 1998. The day also marks India’s scientific prowess and technological advancements.
10. Which nation has announced withdrawal from the 2015 landmark nuclear deal with Iran?
[A] Russia
[B] UK
[C] China
[D] US
Answer: [D] US – The President of United States, Donald Trump has announced US withdrawal from the landmark 2015 nuclear deal with Iran. Trump stated that the 2015 agreement, which included Germany, France and Britain, was a “horrible one-sided deal that should never ever have been made.” He added that the United States “will be instituting the highest level of economic sanction.”
The first-ever India-South Africa Business Summit (ISABS – 2018) was held in which city?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Johannesburg
[C] Pretoria
[D] Cape Town
Answer:B [Johannesburg]- The first-ever India- South Africa Business Summit (ISABS 2018) was held at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg, South Africa on April 29-30, 2018. The tag line of the Summit was “United by Legacy, Unified for Prosperity” and was attended by the Minister of Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu. In it, Suresh Prabhu highlighted the historical relations between India and Swaziland, Botswana and Lesotho and pledged to take the economic partnership forward. The highlights of the summit included a book release of ‘The Red Fort Declaration – The Legacy 20 Years’ on commemoration of 20 years of Strategic Partnership, authored by journalist Fakir Hassen, which documents the progress of bilateral relations between the two countries. There was also the release of a White Paper setting out the substantive corporate social responsibilities of Indian companies based in South Africa.
Which state has become the first Indian state to provide digitally-signed land record receipts?
Answer:A [Maharashtra]- Maharashtra has become the first Indian state to provide digitally-signed land record receipts (also known as 7/12 receipts). The 7/12 receipt is the most important document which establishes the ownership of the land, and is primarily used by farmers while applying for loans. It is also used by the government during crop surveys and to extend various facilities. With digital authentication, the farmers will no longer have to visit revenue offices or the Maha e-seva centres. Now, the farmers will have to inform only the gat (group) number or survey number to bank or a government department, and the respective agency can ensure the 7/12 receipt online. Presently, eight lakh 7/12 receipts come with digital sign, and the aim is to complete the digitisation of all 2.5 crore receipts by August 1. To get the 7/12 receipt with digital sign, one must go to https://mahabhulekh.maharashtra. Gov.in and fill the necessary details. A pdf file with digital sign can be printed, which can be used with any government office.
The 12th edition of the bilateral border trade between India and China has resumed through which border post?
[A] Khardung La
[B] Shipkila
[C] Nathu La
[D] Lipulekh
Answer:C [Nathu La]- The 12th edition of the bilateral border trade between India and China from Nathu La border in Sikkim has resumed for the scheduled period from May 1 to November 30. The trading days are from Monday to Thursday and the trade will continue till November 30. The announcement in this regard was made by the General Secretary of the Indo-China Border Traders’ Welfare Association, Tenzing Tsepel. In 2017, the trade was disrupted following the Doklam standoff. It must be noted that the Nathu La pass was sealed by India after the 1962 Sino-Indian War and was re-opened in 2006 following numerous bilateral trade agreements.
Which city hosted the national workshop on Data Requirements for Disaster Risk Reduction Database?
[A] Bhopal
[B] Surat
[C] Udaipur
[D] New Delhi
Answer:D [New Delhi]- The 2-day national workshop on Data Requirements for Disaster Risk Reduction Database successfully concluded in New Delhi on May 3, 2018. It has set the stage for the creation of a national-level disaster database. Developing the integrated database with locally obtained and validated data is crucial for tracking the risks and progress towards resilience without which India will not be able to meet its developmental goals. It will also play a vital role in implementing the Prime Minister’s 10-point agenda to address disaster risks. The workshop was organised by National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with UNICEF, UNDP and UNISDR. The discussions held at the workshop will lead to the formation of a Steering Group to oversee the setting up of the database, and guiding trainings and capacity building for operating, maintaining, updating and using the database. The group will also identify pilot States and draw a roadmap for implementation of the project.
Which union ministry will hold National Conference of 244 Districts under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) in New Delhi?
[A] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[B] Ministry of Women and Child Development
[C] Ministry of Human Resource Development
[D] Ministry of Panchayati Raj
Answer:B [Ministry of Women and Child Development]- The Ministry of Women and Child Development (WCD) will hold National Conference of 244 Districts under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) in New Delhi on May 4, 2018. The Nodal Officers of 244 Districts, State Nodal Officers and Senior officers will be present in the day-long Conference. The Union Minister for Women and Child Development, Maneka Gandhi will be the Chief Guest at the function. The Conference will provide an opportunity for experience sharing and will motivate the new districts to plan and execute the programme successfully. Prime Minister Narendra Modi had announced the All India expansion of BBBP scheme in 640 districts across the country. These 244 Districts from across the country will be covered under Multi-Sectoral Intervention. This is in addition to the already covered 161 Districts. Remaining 235 Districts will be covered through Media campaign and advocacy outreach.
Vice Admiral AR Karve, PVSM, AVSM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Southern Naval Command reviewing the Passing out Parade Spring Term 2018 at Indian Naval Academy
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