UPSC has recently published the CDSE (I) 2014 notification andCDSE I 2014written examination will be conducted byUPSC on 09th Feb, 2014, for admission to the Army, Air Force wings and Navy of theIMA for the 138th Course &SSC 101th Men, SSCW 15th WomenOTA,197th Flying Course andNaval Academy commencing from January 2015 respectively.
Important Dates for CDS (I) 2014
Application Online Date: 2nd Nov 2014
Last Date for Online Registration: 2th Dec 2014
Date of Exam: 09 Feb 2014
Likely Result Date: May-June 2014
Likely SSB Date – Aug to Oct 2014 ( Varies with IAF, Naval and OTA SSB Interviews)
Am I eligible for CDS 1 2014
Qualification Required for CDSE 1 2014:
IMA- Male: Degree of a recognized university or equivalent.
IAF- Male: Degree of a recognized University (with Physics & Mathematics at 10+2 level) or Bachelor of Engineering.
OTA- Male and Female: Degree of a recognized university or equivalent.
NA- Male: B.Sc (with Physics & Mathematics) or Bachelor of Engineering.
Age for CDS 1 2014:
Indian Military Academy Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd Jan,1991 and not later than 1st Jan,1996
Naval Academy Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd Jan, 1991 and not later than 1st Jan, 1996
Air Force Academy Unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 2nd Jan, 1992 and not later than 1st Jan, 1996
Officer’s Training Academy Male candidates (married or unmarried) born not earlier 2nd Jan, 1990 and not later than 1st Jan, 1996
Officer’s Training Academy Female candidates (married or unmarried) born not earlier 2nd Jan, 1990 and not later than 1st Jan, 1996.
Important Points
The result of the written part of the examination is likely to be declared in the month of June, 2014.
How to apply for CDS 1 2014
Candidates are required to apply online by using the website upsconline.nic.in. Detailed instructions for filling up online applications are available on the above mentioned website.
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Life at sea i.e. life in the Indian Navy offers you a great standard of life having respect, honor and adventure. Apart from these things Indian Navy offers you a handsome salary and fabulous allowances. While searching for a job, everything looks for a job which can offer him/her a great standard of life (i.e. a decent amount of money) along with job satisfaction.
Here is a glimpse of the salary Structure of the Indian Navy Officers:
Pay band according to Rank:
Sr.No.
Rank
Pay/Band
Scale
Pay Band/Scale
Grade
Pay
Msp
1.
Sub Lieutenant
Pb-3
15600-39100
5400
6000
2.
Lieutenant
Pb-3
15600-39100
6100
6000
3.
Lt.Commander
Pb-3
15600-39100
6600
6000
4.
Commander
Pb-4
37400-67000
7600
6000
5.
Captain
Pb-4
37400-67000
8700
6000
6.
Commodore
Pb-4
37400-67000
8900
6000
7.
Rear Admiral
Pb-4
37400-67000
10000
6000
8.
Vice Admiral
Pb-4
37400-67000
12000
6000
9.
Chief Of Commands
Apex Scale
80000
–
–
10.
Chief Of Navy
Chief
90000
–
–
Allowances in the Indian Navy:
Allowances
To whom granted
Rate Per Month (pm) (in Rs)
Instructional
All Officers posted as Instructors
2250/pm
Marcos
Qualified as Marcos
11250-17500/pm
Diving
Clearance/Ships Diver
1000/500/pm
Sea going
All Naval Officers Serving
onboard ship on basis of Rank
5250-6500/pm (Sailing Only)
Uniform
All Officers
20000 (Initial grant) &
6250 (Every 3 Yrs)
Hard Area
All Officers posted in Hard
Area as declared by Govt.
25% of basic Pay
House Rent
All Officers not provided with
Govt. Accommodation
10-30 % of (Pay Band+Grade Pay +MSP)
Transport
All Officers
1600-3200 ( + DA thereon)
Cost to Company (CTC): The CTC for a Sub Lieutenant would be approximately Rs. 77,750/- per month. This includes Basic Pay, DA, Grade Pay, Military Service Pay, House Rent Allowance and Transport allowance. These rates are subject to change.
Privileges: In addition to the CTC mentioned above, Navy provides free Medical Facilities for self & dependents, Canteen Facilities, Entitled Ration, Mess/Club/Sports Facilities, Furnished Govt. Accommodation, and Car/Housing Loan at subsidized rates.
Group Insurance & Gratuity: Insurance cover of Rs. 50 lakhs (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 60 days annual and 20 Days casual leave every year (subject to service exigencies). They are also entitled for 40% rail concession to any place and free travel (as per extant rules) for self and family. Leave during training period will be as per the Training Policy in force.
Sports & Adventure: The Navy provides facilities to pursue any sport of your liking. In addition, one can learn and participate in adventure sports, such as river rafting, mountaineering, hot air ballooning, hang gliding, wind surfing etc.
Physical Fitness: In Naval Academy curriculum, a lot of emphasis is laid on physical fitness. You are therefore, advised to remain fit by undertaking regular physical exercise, sports, running, swimming, etc. so that you meet the training goals successfully.
UPSC has published the written result of NDA 2 2013 which was held on 11th Aug 2013. Candidates who have taken part in the written test of NDA 2 2013, can check their result from the link below. On the basis of the result of the written part of the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (II) 2013 held by the Union Public Service Commission on 11th August, 2013, candidates with the under mentioned Roll Nos. have qualified for Interview by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence for admission to Army, Navy and Air Force Wings of the National Defence Academy for the 132nd Course and for the 94th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 30 July, 2014.
NDA 2 2013 Written Result by UPSC
The mark-sheets of the candidates, who have not qualified, shall be available on the Commission’s website after fifteen (15) days from the date of publication of the final result. (after concluding SSB Interviews) and will remain available on the website for a period of sixty (60) days.
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Well without saying much I would just like to come to the point, many things have been written about what to do and pass the SSB. Here is a list of what not to do while you are in SSB.
It is said that do not lie. I agree with that but for something’s where we have to lie, for example you like to stay up till late and then sleep late, but of course you can’t tell or reveal this in SSB, in the interview. So in such situations you have to lie. So I would like to say that lie but lie smartly, a lie which doesn’t gets caught is not a lie! But since you are going to be an officer truthfulness is expected so try not to lie, try changing your bad habits and adapting good things thus making yourself a positive person overall.
Do not act like superman/superwomen. This means showing off unnecessarily, dominating in GD’s, climbing on every balli and phatta you come across. This might seem funny but sometimes in excitement we tend to do these things. Watch your actions very carefully and act in a balanced manner. Speak in a controlled but firm manner and give everybody an equal chance in GD and PGT etc.
Whatever happens try not to breakdown in the interview. Many times the interviewer speaks in rude or very firm manner, which you might think is an insult to you. There are people who are told that they didn’t prepare anything and thus insulting in that way. You don’t have to break down on such instances, just remind yourself that it is just a test and everything is being done to check how strong you are. So you have to remain strong. There are some personal or family issues as well which might make you cry but try to be back to normal as soon as possible. All is well!!
Doing extra buttering to your group mates in your room will not make them call you in the command task. Group is very important in most tasks because co-operation is needed. Many candidates literally try fixing the command task, this means asking others that please call me in the command task and please let me speak in the GD. They will call you only if you are strong; show it by your performance rather than asking them and pleading them.
Do not look lazy at all. This means that you must walk talk and sit straight. Look enthusiastic towards the task you will automatically find interest in the tasks and activities.
Getting too friendly with the interviewing officer will make you blabber everything about yourself. It is not wise to make yourself open like a book, so be conscious about what are you revealing. Hence do not get too friendly with the IO, remember they are trained to smile.
You are there to be a part of the prestigious institution of Defence. Do not criticize about anything, to anyone.
What do you think about these points, do write your comments in the section below.
Friend, this article is about various GD topics. As we know G.D. is first test of the GTO series. It is an informal discussion among group members on a certain topic. There are two discussions in first discussion candidates get choice and in second discussion candidates don’t get any choice. Generally both the topics have 3 subtopics. For both discussion 15 to 20 minutes are given to discuss.
This shows the candidate’s knowledge of Current affairs, history and social awareness as well as his/her grouping skills like group coordination, listening power, concentration, communication, speaking tactics, patience etc. Crux of the GTO is knowledge and communication skills. And good thing is that both can be developed by working over it. I am enlisting few topics here to help aspirants in preparation.these are as follows
The GTO in SSB consists of two Group Discussion Rounds. Topics in SSB GD could be from anywhere be it social, national and internal issues. One must have facts and figures handy to speak with confidence and take active participation in the GD.
Here is the list of GD topics that are being asked in SSB Group Disucssion:
COVID-19 (Coronavirus) impact on Indian and Global economy
Farm Bills 2020 – Pros, Cons & Challenges
Farmer’s Protest in India
Ban on Chinese Apps in India
Modernisation of Indian Army, Air Force and Navy
Atmanirbhar Bharat Abhiyan
E-Learning – Past, Present and Future
COVID-19 and Health infrastructure of India
Indian Economy – Past, Present and Future
Budget 2021 – Pro and Cons
Should public sector banks be privatised?
Privatisation of Indian Railways/Trains
Work from home – Pros & Cons
Influence of Social Media on Youth
OTT platforms and censorship
National Education Policy (NEP) 2020
India-China relations 2020 – 2021
Unemployment in India
India as superpower
Startups In India
Business & Economy: Group Discussion Topics
Article 370
Triple Talak
CAA and NRC
Start up India: Boosting Entrepreneurship
Merger of Public Sector Banks: How beneficial is the merger of Banks?
Water Transport Tourism: A shot in the Arm for economic development
Budget Cycle Change: Only a move of convenience
Bank Recapitalization: NPA reduction and not bank recapitalization can cure the health of PSBs in India
RERA: Will it restore the trust of home buyers?
Moody’s Rating Upgrade: Will the improvement enhance economic growth of India?
YONO: One Banking Digital platform for all financial solutions.
Demonetisation: Success & failures
Indian Economic Slowdown: A long term problem, how to come out of it?
GST: Will economy grow faster with reduced rates of Goods & Services Tax?
Farmers’ Income: Will India be able to double it in next 5 years?
Privatization of Indian economy: Should India go ahead with the idea?
High Deficit Financing V/s high interest rates: Both cannot go together
Union Budget: Merging the General & Railway Budget will save exchequer from unnecessary spending
India V/s China: Will India remain way behind China?
Employment Generation: IT industry will create huge job opportunities in India
FDI in retail: Good for India?
Business Lobbying: Make it legal in India
Corruption in Economy: It is the root cause for Indian Economic slowdown
Make in India: The idea will make India a manufacturing hub
Current Affairs: Group Discussion Topics
Sensex: Sensitivity has nothing to do with economy and society?
Companies Amendment Bill: Will it be helpful in ease of doing business?
Gujarat & Himachal Assembly elections: Implications at national level.
IIM Bill 2017: Is it really beneficial for the students?
End of subsidy regime: Step needed to propel the wheel of growth
Mission to MARS: Can India afford spending a fortune on such projects?
E-commerce: Discounts are harmful in long run?
War Kashmir Crisis: War not dialogue will end the Crisis?
Preponing the General Budget: Is preponing the presentation date a good decision?
Terrorism: Is this the price we have to pay for democracy?
Linking of Aadhaar: Is making Aaadhar mandatory a good idea?
Social Issues: Group Discussion Topics
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao: Will it abolish the orthodox mindset?
Law should be an instrument of Social Change
Browsing at Workplace affects productivity
Social Activism is necessary for survival of democratic society
India needs a uniform civil code
Difficulties in implementation of Climate Change Summit Resolutions
Net Neutrality is essential to make India Digital
Smart City Project will give wings to growth
Gender bias in portraying Women in Advertisements
India needs a uniform civil codea
Abstract Topics: Group Discussion Topics
Black or Grey
Work – life balance
Famous or Important?
Roses are red, crows are black
Water or Oxygen
East or West – India is the best
Patience: A virtue in business and management?
Friends, Enemy or Frenemies?
Innovation vs Invention: What’s more important
Change is the only constant
Ethics or Profits
Freedom is a myth
Fact Vs Opinion: There are no facts only opinions
Leader or Follower
Strategy or Execution
Means or End
Hard Work Vs Smart Work
Effective manager or Ethical Manager
It was a bright, cold day in April and the clocks were striking thirteen.
Red is red, blue is blue and never the two shall meet
Conference in SSB interview happens on the 5th day of SSB testing, in the conference, all the assessors of a particular board including the president and deputy president, meet each other to discuss and prepare the results of candidates on 5 days testing. There are few rumors and doubts among candidates regarding the conference, lets discuss them one by one. Candidates will be called one by one according to increasing or decreasing order of their Chest No. there will be a bell and a display board indicating a chest number just to inform the candidates about their turn to go inside the conference hall.
Generally, Conference lasts for 30 Seconds to 60 Seconds for most of the candidates, few candidates may take more time up to 5 -10 mins or 30 mins sometimes, such cases are rare and they are generally a doubt case. There are few questions that are generally asked:
How are you? How were your stay, food and accommodation here in last 5 days?
Rate your performance out of 10?
How do you rate your performance of three tests?
How many friends you made in these last five days?
Any changes which you felt in yourself in these 5 days.
Why you were not selected in your previous attempts? (For Repeaters).
What you will do if you are not selected this time?
Rate yourself in you group?
What is your next plan?
Which test you enjoyed most in SSB?
In which test you think you could have done better?
Have you been out with friends? What all places you visited of the city in which you Board is Located.
Compare your performance with previous ssb attempt?
Some SRTs if you are boarder line case?
Any suggestion for improvement of SSB?
What kind of questions you have during your conference, do write it in the comment section below.
Hello friends this article is about various lecturette topics. As each test in SSB is equally important same thing applies here. Generally, topics for Lecturette of Service Selection Boards are simple in nature and a person who is a little bit aware of all the latest happening in world can easily pass this task. Lecturette is a task from the Group Testing/GTO series.
In this a candidate is asked to deliver a short talk on any one of the topic given to him/her out of the four topics like extempore. As in this test no one is going to interrupt you while speaking, so your performance depends totally upon you.
Your self confidence, stamina level, expression without hesitation and not to forget your knowledge about the topic will be tested in this test. Here I am listing few topics for lecturrete to help aspirants to prepare for them:
After clearing the written test in CDSE, the candidates have to go through a series of personality tests, which is called the Service Selection Board. Irrespective of the force you have applied for, all have to face this interview, it means that all candidates who have cleared the written exam have to face this interview. It is just the second stage of any normal job exam selection process, where the second stage is the interview stage. However this interview i.e. the CDS interview is entirely different from a normal job interview. The process is the same for all the wings, i.e. IMA, OTA, NA, and AFA. The only difference is that the candidates are called for SSB as per their marks, i.e. the cutoff marks for these vary, the cutoff for OTA is lower than AFA, AFA has mostly the highest cutoff.
So coming to the Interview procedure of CDS. The interview is a five-day process for all OTA, IMA and NA and AFA. This interview commonly known as SSB has different types of tests to judge a person’s personality. In the end, the selection is made by the board on the basis of deductions drawn by different people who took the interview. SSB consists of three types of tests.
The first day in SSB is the Screening day. On this day two tests take place. This testing is commonly known as the Stage-I testing, those candidates who qualify for this stage are retained for the rest remaining days the others are routed back to the station. Generally, the number of reporting is high and some of the people who report are totally undesirable for the forces so this is a broad filter that takes in such people who the Board feels are desirable and can be tested for the OLQ’s. Firstly you are allotted a chest number after the crowd has been divided on the basis of Freshers, Conference outs, and Screened Outs. Then groups of 16-18 candidates are made. This test consists of two tests Officer’s Intelligence and Rating-test which consists of simple reasoning questions and Picture Perception and Description Test(PPDT) which asks you to write a story along with age, sex and mood of the character which you see in the shown hazy picture (picture is shown for 30 seconds, you have to write age, etc. in 1 minute and story in 4 minutes). Thereafter you are required to narrate your story in front of three members of the board and then discuss and arrive at a common story there only. Then nominate a person who will tell your group story to the members of the board present there. After these results are announced and around 50% of the people are selected for further testing rest are routed back to the railway station. Then you are allotted fresh chest numbers and new groups are made consisting of about 8-9 candidates.
Psychological Tests: This is a battery of four continuous tests which continue for about 2 hours without any break. First, there is TAT or Thematic Apperception Test in which 11+1 picture slides are shown and you have to write a story on the picture. Each picture is shown for 30 seconds and you have to write the story in 4 minutes, the last one is a blank picture. Then you have WAT or Word Association Test where a word is shown for 15 seconds and you have to see and write your response on that word in 15 seconds, total 60 words are shown. Then comes SRT or Situation Reaction Test where you have to give your reaction 60 day to day situations in 30 minutes. Lastly, you have SD or Self-Description Test where you have to write a paragraph each on what your family, teachers, classmates (friends) and you think about yourself. GT Series: Group Task Series is again a battery of tests which consists of 9 different types of tests which you have to perform in group and is conducted by a Group Testing Officer. They are conducted in a span of two days. They are:
Group Discussion
Group Planning Exercise (Military Planning Exercise)
Progressive Group task
Group Obstacle Race (Snake race)
Half Group Task
Lecturette
Individual Obstacles
Command Task
Final Group Task
Interview: A personal Interview is conducted which is taken by a senior officer or the president of the board. In this exercise, the candidate is in direct conversation with the Interviewing Officer and the Interview is conducted for 35-40 minutes. The Interview is conducted on the basis of the Personnel Information Questionnaire Form (PIQ) which is filled by the candidate on their arrival to the SSB Board.
Conference: This is like the conclusion of the SSB Stay of a candidate. This is the Final day generally (Except for AFA Candidates). On this final day, the fate of the candidate is decided and thus it is an important day. The candidates are required to appear one by one in front of the complete Board of Officers comprising of the President of the board, Deputy President, Group Testing Officers, Psychologists. Then in the end PABT/CPSS is conducted for the flying branch candidates (AFA Candidates) who are recommended. This brings an end to the Interview procedure. The decision is made by matching your actions with your thought process and words, i.e. what you write in the psych tests must match with your conduct in the GT series and with your personality which you reflect while talking to the Interviewing Officer. The recommended candidates are sent for medicals and then all wait for the merit list, since NA, AFA has fewer vacancies their merit lists are very tough. The merit list is prepared by counting the marks of both written and SSB. Being true and reflect your true personality is the mantra of cracking SSB.
Dear aspirants, often historic sayings by great personalities make us feel inspired and often bring about a great change in our life. As you know, an army officer is essential to know some ways and tactics to lead men under your command. Such tactics can often be found among the quotes of Sun Tzu. Anyway, I have collected some nice quotes for dear aspirants.
If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles. If you know yourself but not the enemy, for every victory gained you will also suffer a defeat. If you know neither the enemy nor yourself, you will succumb in every battle- Sun Tzu ( Art of War)
I am not afraid of an army of lions led by a sheep; I am afraid of an army of sheep led by a lion.- Alexander the Great
.“Quartered in snow, silent to remain. When the bugle calls, they shall rise and march again.” – The scroll of honour at the Siachen base camp
.There will be no withdrawal without written orders and these orders shall never be issued.”-Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw as Core Commander in 1962
I wonder whether those of our political masters who have been put in charge of the defence of the country can distinguish a mortar from a motor; a gun from a howitzer; a guerrilla from a gorilla, although a great many resemble the latter.”-Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw
You have never lived until, You have almost died, And for those who choose to fight, Life has a special flavor, The protected will never know!! -Capt R Subramanium Kirti Chakra (Posthumous)
If death strikes before I prove my blood, I swear I’ll kill Death” – Capt Manoj Kumar Pandey PVC 1/11 Gorkha Rifles
No Sir, I will not abandon my tank. My gun is still working and I will get these bastards.-2nd Lt. Arun Kehtarpal PVC, 1971
The enemy are only 50 yards from us. We are heavily outnumbered. We are under devastating fire. I shall not withdraw an inch but will fight to our last man and our last round.”-Major Somnath Sharma
10.Regard your soldiers as your children, and they will follow you into the deepest valleys; look on them as your own beloved sons, and they will stand by you even until death- Sun Tzu
The quotes signify how an army officer is expected to behave even under the most difficult situations. The courage and presence of mind of Army officers are meant to be implemented by every defense aspirants.
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