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TGC 119 Cut Off Marks

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TGC 119 Cut Off Marks

Indian army has started publishing the TGC 119 interview dates and centre allotment list. TGC 119 course is for male engineering graduates, this course is going to commence in July 2014. Though it is open for engineering graduates but not all students can apply for it. There are some eligibility conditions like cut off marks and eligible branches.

TGC 119 Cut Off Marks

Indian army has not changed the TGC 119 cut off marks and kept is same like before i.e. 64% up to 6th semester. One who has got an aggregate of 64% from 1st to 6th semester and has applied successfully, can find his name in the allotment list. It is a kind of relief for aspirants that Indian army has not raised the bar in terms of cut off this time.

TGC 119 Cut Off Marks

TGC 119 Eligible Branches 

  • Civil
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical/Electrical and Electronics
  • Automobile/Workshop Technology
  • Aeronautical/Aviation/Aerospace/Ballistics/Avionics
  • Computer Sc and Engineering/Computer Technology/Info Tech / M.Sc Computer Sc
  • Electronics and Telecom/Telecommunication/Electronics and Communication /Satellite Communication
  • Electronics/Opto Electronics/Fiber Optics/Micro Electronics and Microwave
  • Electronics and Instrumentation/Instrumentation
  • Architecture/Building Construction Technology
  • Food Tech/Bio Tech/Bio Medical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Metallurgy and Explosives/Metallurgical Engineering
  • Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering/Industrial Engineering and Management/Production

Hope most of you are satisfied with the cut off marks of TGC 119. What do you feel about it, do share your thoughts in the comment section below.

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TGC 119 SSB Interview Dates

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TGC 119 SSB Interview Dates

Indian army official website joinindianarmy.nic.in has updated the TGC 119 SSB interview dates and allotment centres list. TGC 119 is a technical graduate course entry for engineering male graduates. TGC 119 ssb interviews are being conducted at SSB Allahabad, Bhopal and Bangalore. Selected candidates can check their name for their respective allotment centre.

TGC 119 Allotment Centre Details

  • SSB Allahabad: 16826
  • SSB Bhopal: 11087
  • SSB Bangalore: 7745
    TGC 119 SSB Interview Dates

TGC 119 Eligible Branches

  •  Civil
  • Mechanical
  • Electrical/Electrical and Electronics
  • Automobile/Workshop Technology
  • Aeronautical/Aviation/Aerospace/Ballistics/Avionics
  • Computer Sc and Engineering/Computer Technology/Info Tech / M.Sc Computer Sc
  • Electronics and Telecom/Telecommunication/Electronics and Communication /Satellite Communication
  • Electronics/Opto Electronics/Fiber Optics/Micro Electronics and Microwave
  • Electronics and Instrumentation/Instrumentation
  • Architecture/Building Construction Technology
  • Food Tech/Bio Tech/Bio Medical Engineering
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Metallurgy and Explosives/Metallurgical Engineering
  • Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering/Industrial Engineering and Management/Production

TGC 119 SSB Interview Dates

TGC 119 Interview dates will be published in couple of days.

TGC 119 Cut Off Marks

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JAG 13 Judge Advocate General Entry Scheme 13th Notification

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JAG 13 Notification

Indian army has published the notification of JAG 13, JAG stands for Judge Advocate General Entry which is a special entry for law graduates both men and women, to join Indian army as a short service commissioned officer. Interested candidates can check the eligibility criteria for JAG 13 entry and other know how below. 

Eligibility Condition for JAG 13th

  • Nationality : Must be an Indian.
  • Age Limit : 21 to 27 years
  • Educational Qualification: Minimum 55% aggregate marks in LLB Degree (three years professional after graduation or five years after 10+2 examination). The candidates should be eligible for registration with Bar Council of India/State. Applicants must enclose a certificate of percentage of obtained marks in aggregate/CGPA converted to aggregate percentage of marks as per university rules from their institutes, with their applications.
    JAG 13 Judge Advocate General Entry Scheme 13th Notification

Selection Process of JAG 13th Entry Indian Army

  • Initial Screening and shortlisting of applications will be done at Recruiting Directorate Army Headquarters.
  • Shortlisted candidates will be facing SSB interview.
  • The candidates who qualify at the Service Selection Board and are found medically fit by a Medical Board, will be placed in order of merit. The final selection will be made in that order up to the number of vacancies available at that time.
  • The merit list of the recommended candidates will be displayed at the reception of DG RTG and Indian Army Website i.e. www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.

How to Apply for JAG 13th

JAG 13 Judge Advocate General Entry Scheme 13th Notification

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CDS 2 2013 Written Test Result by UPSC

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CDS 2 2013 Result by UPSC

UPSC has published the written test result of CDS 2 2013 in their official portal upsc.gov.in. Candidates those who have applied and attended CDS 2 2013 can check their result on the link provided below. CDS 2 2013 was conducted by UPSC on 8th Sep 2013, SSB interviews for CDS 2 2013 entry would start from Mar 2014 onward.

On the basis of the results of the COMBINED DEFENCE SERVICES EXAMINATION (II)-2013 held by the Union Public Service Commission on 8th September, 2013, 8984 candidates with the following Roll Numbers have qualified for being interviewed by the Service Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence, for admission to

  1. Indian Military Academy, Dehradun 137th Course commencing in July, 2014
  2. Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, Kerala Course commencing in July, 2014
  3. Air Force Academy, Hyderabad (Pre-Flying) Training Course for 196th F(P) Course commencing in July, 2014
  4. Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai 100th SSC Course (for Men) commencing in October, 2014 and (v) Officers’ Training Academy, Chennai, 14th SSC Women (Non-Technical) Course commencing in October, 2014. 
    CDS 2 2013 Written Test Result by UPSC

The marks-sheet of candidates who have not qualified, will be put on the Commission’s website within 15 days from the date of publication of the final result (after conducting SSB Interview) and will remain available on the website for a period of 60 days. 
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Revealed: National Defence Academy [Full Video]

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Revealed National Defence Academy

This republic day would be a gift for all young defence aspirants, if you tune into Discovery Channel on 26th Jan 2014 at 9pm, you would watch an exclusive premiere REVEALED: NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY. You can also watch how these young cadets transform into future officers of the Indian Army, Navy and Air Force.

Revealed: National Defence Academy By Discovery Channel

In 1955, soon after World War II, the world’s first tri-services military academy with a campus that spans across 8000 acres was established in Khadakwasla – a region near Pune, India. On January 26th at 9PM Discovery Channel will take you inside this unique institution in ‘REVEALED: National Defense Academy’. The one-hour special charts out the history of military leadership; and explores the journey of young cadets and officers from all three services (Army, Navy and Air-force) through a grueling three-year NDA course.

Revealed: National Defence Academy
Steeped in tradition and lore, find out what it takes to pass out of this prestigious Academy and to come out serving ones nation with courage and pride. The NDA’s alumni have fought and died for India in wars and battles across the globe, always living up to the NDA’s motto of “Service before Self”.

Revealed: National Defence Academy [Full Video] Part 1

Revealed: National Defence Academy [Full Video] Part 2

Revealed: National Defence Academy [Full Video] Part 3


On Sunday, January 26th watch REVEALED: NATIONAL DEFENSE ACADEMY at 9PM, only on Discovery Channel. 
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Indian Coast Guard 2 2014 Batch Selection Process and PSB Dates

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Indian Coast Guard 2 2014 Batch Selection Process and PSB Dates

This article is for those who have applied for the various posts of ICG, for the advertisement released in December starting, which was intended for 2/2014 batch. Indian Coast guard is a paramilitary force and the officers are recruited as Assistant Commandants and gradually promoted as in any Para Military force like BSF, CRPF etc.

The selection process is divided into various stages, which is covered as under:

  1. PSB (Preliminary Selection Board): This is the first stage of the process after you have been shortlisted for on the basis of your application. In this stage two tests are conducted, one is the general mental ability test, quiet similar to OIR test of SSB/AFSB. In this test simple mental ability questions are given and the candidate has to solve them in the given time constraint. Second test is the PP&DT test, similar to that of SSB/AFSB. You can get details on these tests by reading dedicated articles on them from our website.
  2. FSB (Final Selection Board): The candidates who clear the PSB are again called for the FSB. This process is similar to that of SSB/AFSB. FSB test consists of a personality test which again comprises of Psychological Tests, Ground Task Tests and Personal Interview.
  3. PABT: Candidates who clear FSB and have applied for flying branch of Coast Guard have to undergo PABT test at either 1AFSB (Dehradun) or 2AFSB (Mysore).
  4. Medicals: The candidates who clear the FSB have to undergo medical examination. This is not a test but only a measure to check medical eligibility.
  5. Merit List: In the end the candidates who have cleared FSB and medicals feature in the merit list based on the marks gained in FSB. Thus based on the merit ranking and vacancies joining letters are issued.
    Indian Coast Guard 2 2014 Batch Selection Process and PSB Dates

PSB dates of 2/2014 Batch

Now the dates of PSB are already declared for the batch of 2/2014. PSB will be conducted in all the four centers i.e. Noida, Chennai, Mumbai, Kolkata. You can see the date and time of your PSB and download your admit card by following the link: http://joinindiancoastguard.gov.in/reprint.aspx
A few points regarding PSB:
  • If you are not able to open your admit card this means that you have not been shortlisted for PSB.
  • You might be required to stay for 2/3 days for PSB hence make reservations accordingly; this is mentioned on the ICG website.
  • ICG will not provide Traveling allowance to everybody. TA will be provided to only those SC/ST candidates who are not employed by government (center/state) and who live at least 30 km away from PSB Center.
  • Candidates going for PSB have to make own arrangements for stay, no allowance will be provided by ICG.
  • You have to take all the original and photocopied documents while going for PSB.
  • The candidates who clear PSB will get a call for FSB. You have to stay in touch with the career website of Indian Coast Guard for the same.

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TES 31 SSB Interview Dates

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TES 31 ssb dates

Indian army has published the SSB interview dates of TES 31 Course. TES 31 is a technical entry scheme, candidates who have applied for it can check their allotment centre in the list below. TES 31 SSB interviews are being conducted at Allahabad, Bhopal and Bangalore.

TES 31 Cut Off Marks

Cut off marks for TES 31 is PCM 83% and above, one who have scored an aggregate percentage of 83 % in Physics, Chemistry and Maths and applied for TES 31 is eligible for TES 31 SSB interview. There are total 14108 candidates who have been shortlisted for TES 31 SSB interview.

TES 31 SSB Dates

TES 31 Allotment Details

  • Allahabad: 7055
  • Bhopal: 4233
  • Bangalore: 2820

TES 31 SSB Interview Date

Recent Lecturette Topics 2025

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Lecturette and Recent Lecturette topics

The Lecturette is an important and often decisive component of the Group Testing (GT) series in the SSB Interview. It is specifically designed to assess a candidate’s confidence, public speaking ability, clarity of thought, and depth of knowledge on a given subject.

Below is an overview of the Lecturette process, essential tips for success, and a curated list of recent lecturette topics (2025) that you can use for focused preparation.

1. Understanding the Lecturette Format

  1. Pick a Card: You will be handed a card containing four topics.
  2. Preparation Time (3 Minutes): After choosing one of these four topics, you have 3 minutes to prepare.
  3. Speaking Time (3 Minutes): You must then deliver a 3-minute talk on your chosen topic to the group.

Key Points to Remember

  • Stay Within Time: Do not exceed or severely under-utilize the allocated 3 minutes. Aim to speak for 2.5–3 minutes.
  • Maintain Posture: Stand at ease or with feet slightly apart; keep hand gestures minimal.
  • Eye Contact: Speak to the group, not the GTO. Make gentle eye contact around the circle.
  • Voice Modulation: Speak at a clear, moderate pace—avoid rushing or talking too slowly.
  • Structure: Start with a quick introduction, present key points, and give a concise conclusion.

2. Why Lecturette Matters

  • Confidence Under Scrutiny: As a potential officer, you must confidently address and motivate troops or teams.
  • Communication Skills: The SSB assesses how you articulate ideas, handle pressure, and command attention.
  • Time Management: You have limited time to organize and deliver thoughts clearly.
  • Self-Reliance: In Lecturette, you alone are responsible for your performance—no group support.
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3. Preparation Tips for Lecturette

  1. Reading and Awareness
    • Read UPSC-level essay books (e.g., Arihant, Sahani publications) for diverse topics.
    • Stay updated on current affairs, especially national and international news.
  2. Practice
    • Choose random topics and practice speaking for exactly 3 minutes.
    • Record yourself or practice before friends/family to gauge clarity and timing.
  3. Structuring Your Talk
    • Introduction: Briefly define or contextualize the topic.
    • Main Content: Present 2–3 key points, supported by facts or examples.
    • Conclusion: Summarize and/or suggest a forward-looking view or solution.
  4. Maintain Poise
    • If you get stuck or lose your train of thought, take a short pause, breathe, and resume.
    • Confidence is more important than memorizing statistics or intricate details.

4. Recent Lecturette Topics (2025)

Below is a compilation of topics frequently appearing in recent SSBs. Use these for targeted preparation:

  1. Medical Project
  2. Tourism in India
  3. Indian Culture
  4. Sports as a Career
  5. Indian Space Missions
  6. Indo-Pak Relations
  7. Indo-China Relations
  8. India and Its Relations with Neighboring Countries
  9. Interlinking of Rivers
  10. Judicial System of India
  11. Health and Diet
  12. Media
  13. Crime and Justice
  14. Metro Rail
  15. Role of UN in Present Era
  16. Role of Computers
  17. Role of Media in Nation Building
  18. Role of Women in Nation Building
  19. Hacking
  20. UNO
  21. SAARC
  22. Elections

How to Approach These Topics

  • Research: Gather some background facts, recent statistics, or examples (if relevant).
  • Perspective: Develop your own viewpoint—how it impacts society, economy, national security, or culture.
  • Solution-Oriented: Many topics are open-ended. Present feasible solutions or suggestions to enhance your talk’s value.

5. Lecturette Delivery Strategy

  1. Opening Lines
    • Introduce your topic with a brief statement or question that captures attention.
    • Example: “Good morning everyone. Today, I’ll be speaking on the importance of Indian Space Missions and how they shape our national pride and technological advancement.”
  2. Body
    • Logical Flow: Present your points systematically.
    • Relevance: Explain why your topic matters, and if applicable, connect it to current events or real-life scenarios.
  3. Conclusion
    • Summarize your main points in 1–2 sentences.
    • End on a positive or forward-looking note (e.g., potential developments, hopes for the future).
  4. Confidence and Clarity
    • Speak clearly and audibly so everyone can follow you.
    • Avoid slang or overly complicated jargon.
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6. Common Mistakes to Avoid

  1. Exceeding Time: Practice ending on time, as going beyond 3 minutes can be penalized.
  2. Rambling: Stay on-topic; do not drift into irrelevant details.
  3. Poor Eye Contact: Staring at the ground or the GTO conveys low confidence.
  4. Overusing Hand Gestures: Keep gestures natural and minimal.
  5. Reading Off Notes: Relying heavily on notes breaks the flow and reduces credibility.

7. Final Words of Advice

The Lecturette is your solo stage in the GTO series. Imagine you are guiding a troop—speak with the conviction and clarity expected of an officer. While knowledge of the topic is essential, it’s your self-assured presence and persuasive communication that truly impress the assessors.

Through practice, staying updated, and maintaining composure, you can master the Lecturette and leave a lasting positive impression on the SSB board.

23 Most Shocking Question Asked During SSB Interview

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Personal interview is one of the three tests conducted at SSB stage two. Personal interview can take from 30 minutes to 1 hour and consist of questions based on your PIQ form, personal life, educational qualification and few questions related to Defence. But, this is not all; interviewing officer can ask anything under the sun, you might face shocking questions from interviewing officer.

We have collected these questions for you, all these questions are real and you may or may not face it during personal interview. These questions would help you to understand (especially fresher), how different SSB interview is from any other interview you have ever faced.

Most Shocking Question Asked During SSB Interview

Most Shocking Question Asked During SSB Interview

  1. Do you have girlfriend/boyfriend?
  2. What do you like in your girlfriend/boyfriend?
  3. Do you have physical relationship with your girlfriend/boyfriend?
  4. What was the reason of your breakup with girlfriend/boyfriend?
  5. Why don’t you have a girlfriend/boyfriend?
  6. Have you ever liked any girl/boy?
  7. What do you hate the most in your Father/Mother/Bother/Sister?
  8. Do you watch adult movies?
  9. Who is your favorite porn star?
  10. Why don’t you watch adult movies?
  11. Do you smoke/drink?
  12. Why do you smoke/drink when you know it is bad for your health?
  13. Why don’t you smoke when your friends smoke and drink?
  14. What do you hate in your friend?
  15. You are not fit for defence, what will you do now?
  16. Why didn’t you try for SSB after 12th through NDA?
  17. Why are you not working anywhere?
  18. How are you surviving without a job?
  19. What do you hate about your current job?
  20. What do you hate in yourself?
  21. Why have you not prepared for SSB?
  22. Do you think you have officers like qualities?
  23. What do you think the top most qualities an officer should have?

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These are few questions which you might feel different because you will face such questions during SSB interview only. Also, these questions are being asked just to check some qualities in you, one should not take any question lightly and try to speak truth as much as possible. Have you ever faced any super awkward question during SSB interview? If you have something, do share it in the comment box below.

By the way, what would be your answers to the above questions, do drop your answers in the comment section below.

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10 Aircrew Badges of Indian Air Force You Must Know

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Aircrew badges commonly known as WINGS are worn by theIndian air force’s officers and airmen crew on their uniforms is the symbol of qualification badge to the personnel who serves as a crew member on board of aircrafts. They are the symbol of their expertise in that particular field.Normally the aircrew badges are worn on the left breast. For pilots the wings are to be of the badge vertically above the left breast pocket. In the case of badges with half wings, the letter of the badge the centre of the letter vertically above the left breast pocket button.

 

Aircrew badges of Indian Air Force
Manner of Wearing:  Aircrew badges are to be worn on the left chest. In the case of Pilot’s badge, the wings are to be in level with the centre of the badge vertically above the left chest pocket. In the case of badges with half wings, the letter of the badge must be vertical with the centre of the letter vertically above the left chest pocket button. If no ribbons or decorations are worn, the bottom line of the badge is to be immediately above the top of the left breast pocket. When ribbons, decorations or medals are worn, the bottom line of the badge is to be placed 6 mm above the row or top row of ribbons. The badge is also to be worn on flying overall.

IAF Pilot’s Badge

This badge consists of a full wing with the monogram ‘IAF’ in the centre surrounded by a laurel wreath, and

IAF Pilot’s Badgesurmounted by the State Emblem, all embroidered in cotton thread and mounted on dark blue superfine woolen cloth extending 3.2 mm beyond the edges of the embroidery.

IAF Navigator’s BadgeIAF Navigator’s Badge

This consists of an out spread wing with the capital letter ‘N’ surrounded by a laurel wreath. The letter ‘N’ is surmounted centrally by the State Emblem. The colour of the embroidery and the mounting is the same as those for the pilots badge.
IAF Signaler (Air) Badge

IAF Signaler (Air) Badge

This is of the same description as the Navigator’s badge, except that the letter embroidered is ‘S’.
IAF Flight Engineers Badge

IAF Flight Engineers Badge

The badge is of the same description as the Navigator’s badge except that the letter embroidered is ‘E’.
IAF Flight Gunners Badge

IAF Flight Gunners Badge

The badge is of the same description as the Navigator’s badge except that the letter embroidered is ‘G.
IAF Parachute Jump Instructors Badge

IAF Parachute Jump Instructors Badge

The badge is of the same description as the Navigator’s badge except that the letter ‘N’ is replaced by a small parachute embroidered in white cotton thread.

IAF FC (Aircrew) Badge

IAF FC (Aircrew) Badge

The badge is of the same description as the Navigator’s badge

except that the letter embroidered is ‘FC. The badge is applicable to Officers of Adm/FC branch.

IAF Electronic System Operators (Aircrew) Badge

IAF Electronic System Operators (Aircrew) Badge

The badge is of the same description as the Navigator’s badge except that the letter embroidered is ‘L. The badge is applicable to Officers of AE (L) branch.

IAF Controllers Badge

IAF Controllers BadgeThe badge will consists of are presentation of flying eagle clenching a symbolic radar wave in its claws. It will be embroidered with silk white thread and mounted on black superfine woolen cloth extending beyond the embroidery. The beak, eye and legs of the flying eagle will be embroidered with red silk thread.

IAF SAGW Badge

IAF SAGW BadgeThe badge will consist of representation of flying eagle clenching a symbolic missile in its claws. The beak, eye and the legs of the flying eagle will be embroidered with red silk thread.

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