On the first day of your SSB, Candidates have to clear the stage 1 testing so as to proceed to the next stage. Stage 1 of SSB contains two tests namely OIR which is the officer’s intelligence rating and secondly PPDT which is a picture perception and discussion test.
The OIR test in the SSB contains verbal and non-verbal questions and generally, candidates are given time around 25-30 mins to solve each.
In PPDT, the candidate shown a picture and after perceiving the picture for 30 seconds the candidates have to write a story around the picture within 4 mins and once they are completed with writing the picture, they are taken to a discussion hall where a candidate firstly narrate his/her story and once the narration of the last candidate is finished the group discussion is started. On the basis of the performance of a candidate, they are selected for the second stage that is they are screened in.
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1. Practice the OIR test series and improve your verbal and non-verbal reasoning. Do check out the OIR test sets, booklet, and video lectures from SSBCrackExams, and you can also attend daily live classes and get the peer to peer guidance from the recommended tutors.
2. Write a logical and feasible story. Your story should revolve around the picture only and don’t bring a character from outside the picture. If there is no character, then only you should bring an extra character.
3. Keep the time in mind and increase and writing speed. Try to complete your story within the time limit and in good handwriting.
4. Narration is crucial. This is the only part where you have been given the chance to speak freely and convey your ideas. If you were not able to complete your story writing, this is your shot. Complete the story of yours with full confidence and without stammering.
5. Try to at least give 2-3 valid points in the GD. You will experience a fish market over there and you’ll not get the chance to speak, but you are there to become an officer, crave out the chance for yourself. Be loud and clear while discussing so that the accessors are able to hear you.
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Subject
Number of Questions Earlier
Number of Questions Now
English
25
30
Numerical Ability
18
20
Reasoning Ability
32
25
GK
25
25
Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is a part of recently introduced Unified Selection System to provide adequate opportunities to the candidates eligible for multiple branches of the IAF to apply through single application. AFCAT is conducted for the non UPSC entries for induction into Officers’ cadre of the IAF.
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With 8 years of governance done the Modi government seems to be on track with its poll promises. Most of the recent surveys suggest that the people are happy wth the initiative towards progress. Though the output is yet to be seen, the progress looks promising. We take a look at some of the important schemes that every aspirant must know which are important for SSB :
The Objective of “Pradhan Mantri Jan-Dhan Yojana (PMJDY)” is ensuring access to various financial services like availability of basic savings bank account, access to need-based credit, remittances facility, insurance and pension to the excluded sections i.e. weaker sections & low-income groups.
Benefits of schemes are
1. Interest on deposit. 2. Accidental insurance cover of Rs.1Lakh 3. No minimum balance required 4. Life insurance cover of Rs.30,000 5. Overdraft facility after 6 months. 6. Access to Pension, insurance products. 7. RuPay Debit Card. 8. Overdraft facility up to Rs.5000/- is available in only one account per household.
2. MUDRA BANK YOJANA : (Micro Unit Development and Refinance Agency Bank)
Launched on 8th April 2015.
MUDRA will provide credit up to Rs.10 lakh to small entrepreneurs & act as a regulator of Microfinance institutions. The Objective of the scheme is to encourage entrepreneurs and small business units to expand their capabilities and to reduce indebtedness.
Schemes offered by MUDRA bank are:
Shishu-the starters-covers loan up to Rs.50,000
Kishor-the mid-stage finance seekers-covers loan above Rs.50,000 and up to Rs.5,00,000.
Tarun-growth seekers- covers loan above Rs.5,00,000 and up to Rs. 10,00,000
3. PRADHAN MANTRI JEEVA JYOTI BIMA YOJANA:
Launched on 9th May 2015.
It is government backed life insurance scheme. It is open all sects of Indian civilians
Age limit: 18 to 50 years of age. Annual premium- Rs.330 per year for life cover of Rs.2,00,000.
4. PRADHAN MANTRI SURAKSHA BIMA YOJANA:
Launched on 9th May 2015.
The government scheme is accident insurance coverage and is affordable for all sects of people. Age limit: 18-70 years Annual premium: Rs.12 per year. Coverage: accidental death and full disability of Rs.2,00,00 and Rs.1,00,000 for partial disability.
5. ATAL PENSION SCHEME:
Launched on 9th may 2015 The Atal pension scheme is targeted at unorganised sector workers.Depending upon the contribution, the beneficiary will get guaranteed pension of Rs.1000 to Rs.5000 per month.Govt will contribute 50% of total contribution or Rs.1000 whichever is lower.
Age limit: 18-40 years The pension will start at the age of 60 years.
6. PRADHAN MANTRI SANSAD ADARSH GRAM YOJANA:
Launched on 11th October 2014
Under this scheme, MPs will be responsible for developing the socio-economic and physical infrastructure of three villages each by 2019. A total of eight villages by 2024.The first Adarsh gram must be developed by 2016 and more by 2019. Total of 6433 Adarsh Grams of 265000 gram Panchayat will be created by 2024.
7. Deen Dayal Upadhyaya Gram Jyoti Yojana:
DDUGJY is a Government of India scheme aimed to provide continuous power supply to rural India. It is one of the key initiatives of Modi Government and it aims to supply 24×7 uninterrupted power supplies to all homes. The government plans to invest Rs 75,600 crore for rural electrification under this scheme. The scheme will replace the existing Rajiv Gandhi Grameen Vidyutikaran Yojana.
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8.UDAAN PROJECT:
The Special Industry Initiative J&K ‘Udaan’ Scheme is to provide skills and enhance the employability of 40,000 youth over a period of five years in key high growth sectors. The scheme is being implemented by the National Skill Development Council (NSDC) and the corporate sector in PPP mode.
Udaan also aims to provide a platform that empowers girl students and provides them with better learning opportunities. The human resource development (HRD) ministry programme is designed to provide a comprehensive platform to deserving girl students aspiring to pursue higher education in engineering and assist them in preparing for the IIT-JEE while studying in Classes 11 and 12.
9. DIGITAL INDIA:
The Government of India has launched the Digital India programme with the vision to transform India into a digitally empowered society and knowledge economy.
Launched on 1st July 2015.
Digital India is keyed on three key areas –
1. Digital Infrastructure as a Utility to Every Citizen 2. Governance & Services on Demand 3. Digital Empowerment of Citizens
Pillars of Digital India –
1. Broadband Highways 2. Universal Access to Phones 3. Public Internet Access Programme 4. e-Governance – Reforming government through Technology 5. e-Kranti – Electronic delivery of services 6. Electronics Manufacturing – Target NET ZERO Imports 7. IT for Jobs 8. Early Harvest Programmes
10. SKILL INDIA:
Launched by PM Narendra Modi on 15th July 2015.
Skill India focuses on creating jobs for youth, the govt has decided to revamp the antiquated industrial training centres that will skill over 20 lakh youth annually and create 500 million jobs by 2020. The initiative was launched on the occasion of world youth skills day. Samsung recently signed a major deal in providing hands-on training to youths for employment and improving the skills at the same time.
11. MAKE IN INDIA:
Launched on 25th September 2014.
The main Objective of Make in India initiative is :
To promote India a manufacturing hub.
Economic transformation in India
To eliminate unnecessary law and regulation.
25 sectors have been included in Make in India scheme. Some of the sectors are automobiles, chemicals,IT, pharmaceuticals, textiles, leather, tourism and hospitality, design manufacturing, renewable energy,mining and electronics.
12. SWACHH BHARAT:
Launched on 2nd October 2014.
Swachh Bharat Abhiyan is a national campaign by the government of India aims to accomplish the vision of clean India by 2nd October 2019. A performance ranking on Swachh Bharat Abhiyan of 476 cities in the country, based on the extent of open defecation and solid waste management practices, released by the Ministry of Urban Development recently.
We all have seen many cadets passing out from their academies after the successful completion of their training. You might have noticed a memorial tablet plastered on the ground and cadets crossing it, where it’s written PEHLA KADAM. After Gentlemen and lady cadets pass over the ANTIM PAG they officially become an officer in the Indian armed forces. Also, cadets do not become an officer until they cross the Antim Pag.
What is Pehla Kadam?
PEHLA KADAM as the name Suggest is the first step toward the new and adventurous life of an Army Officer in the Indian Army. This was formally replaced by our ex COAS General M.M Naravane by ANTIM PAG.
PEHLA KADAM Before 2021, there used to be ‘ANTIM PAG’ or the last step, after the parade which symbolises the completion of their training.
As COAS addressed in his speech, this “PEHLA KADAM” shows that the journey is not over, but it has started for the young officer and this first step will give him the confidence to deal with the forthcoming challenges.
After the training, crossing PEHLA KADAM or the First step symbolises the beginning of a new life for an officer. All those adventures and thrills are waiting for them which they will have to face with bravery and true comradeship.
Group Testing is based on the theory of gestalt. In GT the GTO looks at the candidates performing in a group, then gradually singles them out and gives a closer look and finally once again observes them perform in the group.
There is a total of 9 tasks conducted by the GTO. These are divided into three distinct phases as described below.
Basic Series
There are 4 tasks namely Group Discusssion, Group Planning Exercise, Progressive Group Task and the Group Obstacle Race. All these tasks are group tasks and performance in these is very important. In this series the group goes through three stages of development.
Confirmatory Series
The confirmatory Series comprises of four tasks/activities namely Half group task, Lecturette, Individual Obstacles and the Command Task. Of this normally the IO and CT are done on the second GTO testing day. In this series the GTO resolves his queries on each candidate by focusing more intensely on individuals as most of these tasks are individual in nature.
Final Series
This series consists of only one task namely Final Group Task. This is basically for the GTO to give a final look at the candidates performing in group before winding up the test series.
What is seen through these activities?
1. Your ability to grasp the rules and conditions of tackling the obstacles.
2. Are you logical in your approach?
3. Do you have practical work sense?
4. Are you able to use the resources appropriately?
5. Are you able to contribute to the group functioning?
6. Are you able to co-operate and work as a team member?
7. Are you able to communicate your ideas in a way that others understand it?
8. Your overall General Knowledge
9. Are you able to overcome frustration and difficulties faced during the task?
Most of the tasks in the GTO series are almost same. Keeping aside individual task in the GT, PGT, HGT, FGT have the same rules and are to be followed by the candidates.
Group Rule – This rule implies that all the members of the group must have crossed an obstacle before anyone can go to the next one. Since the approach is narrow and candidates can move one by one there will be some who will cross first and the others wi follow. Therefore make sure that even if you are the first to cross the obstacle wait for all the candidates to cross before you move on to the next.
Distance Rule – This rule implies that any distance that is more than four feet must be bridged and not jumped. For example if you find the distance between the start line and the first structure is roughly 5 feet, even if you are capable of jumping that distance, you are not permitted to do that. You are expected to bridge the distance by using the helping material. Do not violate this rule as it will mean that you lack grasp.
Colour Rule – This rule implies that the structures placed in the out of bound area, if it is painted white, it is inbound for candidates, the helping material and the load; which means it can be touched by all three. If it is painted red, it is out bound for all three: which means it cannot be touched by the candidates, the helping material and the load; and if it painted blue, it is inbound for the candidates but out of bound for the helping material and the load. Which means it can be touched by the candidates but cannot be touched by the helping material and the load. Note that the candidate can hold the load/helping material while standing on a blue coloured structure. The only condition is that the load/helping material should not touch the blue colour. Remember, violation of this rule can either mean that you lack grasp or may mean that you are casual. Both these conclusions are bad for you. Hence do not break this rule.
Rule of Rigidity – This rule implies that no two rigid helping materials can be tied together for making an extension. Since rigid helping materials are normally the planks and ballis, this rule means that you cannot tie plank and balli together. However, you can keep one on top of the other and also you can tie the rigid helping material to the structure. Violation of this rule will indicate lack of grasp or casualness.
Rule of Infinity This rule implies that the start line and the finish line should be imagined to be extending to infinity on either side. This means that you cannot walk through the sides of the task and have to tackle the obstacle head on. Also, be careful that you do not step into the area inside of the start line even if it is to the right of where the start/finish line finishes.
How to approach PGT/HGT/FGT. Keep the following points in mind.
Be a constructive member of the group.
Try and lead the group.
In case someone has taken the lead, support him by providing ideas.
Wait till all the members have crossed and be helpful wherever required.
Once a path has been chosen, do not divert the group to another approach. All paths will be almost the same difficulty level.
Be a team person and do not show off.
Do not keeping looking at the GTO.
Do not shout at others or throw the helping material.
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Indian Army has opened the NCC 52 SSB interview date selection link for men and women, the last date to select the NCC 52 SSB dates will be 06 June 2022. Candidates can check their profile and select their NCC 52 SSB dates in time, some candidates who are seeing batch full message after date selection are suggested to keep checking and select once new dates are open. NCC 52 SSB interview will be conducted at SSB Allahabad, Bhopal, Bangalore and Kapurthala.
Official Statement: NCC SPECIAL ENTRY SCHEME-52 COURSE (Oct 2022) (WOMEN) : DATE SELECTION LINK FOR NCC SPECIAL ENTRY SCHEME-52 COURSE (OCT 2022) (WOMEN) (INCLUDING WARDS OF BATTLE CASUALITIES ARMY PERSONNEL) IS OPEN. THE CANDIDATES ARE REQUESTED TO SELECT SSB DATE FROM DATE SELECTION LINK FROM THEIR PROFILE. DATE SELECTION LINK WILL REMAIN OPEN TILL 1500 HRS ON 06 JUNE 2022.
Only shortlisted eligible candidates will undergo SSB at Selection Centres, Allahabad(UP), Bhopal(MP), Bangalore (Karnataka) and Kapurthala (PB). Call up letter for SSB interview will be issued by respective Selection Centre on candidates’ registered e-mail id and SMS only. Allotment of Selection Centre is at the discretion of Directorate General of Recruiting, IHQ of MoD (Army) and No request for changes will be entertained in this regard.
Candidates will be put through two stage selection procedure. Those who clear Stage I will go to Stage II. Those who fail in stage I will be returned on the same day. Duration of SSB interview is five days and details of the same are available on official website of Directorate General of Recruiting ie www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. This will be followed by a medical examination for the candidates who get recommended after Stage II.
Candidates recommended by the SSB and declared medically fit, will be issued joining letter for training in the order of merit, depending on the number of vacancies available, subject to meeting all eligibility criteria.
SSB Interview Best Online Classes Schedule [NCC Batch]
DAYS
CLASSES
1
SSB Interview Online Course Introduction
2
Introduction Of OIR and Practice Session I
3
OIR Practice Session II
4
Introduction of PPDT and Practice Session I
5
PPDT Practice Session II
6
Complete Screening Test Practice (OIR & PPDT)
7
Overview Of Psych Test
8
Introduction of TAT And Practice Session I
9
Introduction of WAT And Practice Session I
10
Introduction of SRT And Practice Session I
11
Introduction of SDT And Practice Session I
12
Complete Psych Test Practice (TAT, WAT, SRT & SDT)
13
Introduction of PIQ Form And Guidance
14
Introduction of Personal Interview And Discussion
15
Individual Personal Interview Sessions
16
Introduction of GTO And Tips
17 A
Introduction of GD And Practice Session I
17 B
GD Practice Session II
18
Introduction of GPE And Practice Session I
19
GPE Practice Session II
20
Introduction of Lecturette And Practice Session I
21
Complete Overview Of SSB Interview Process & Feedback
Indian Army has published the SSC Tech 30 women cut-off marks for shortlisting candidates for SSC Tech 30 SSB interviews. The Telecommunication and Electronics branch has the highest cut-off marks of 82%. Official Notification says “SSCW(TECH)-30 (OCT 2022) COURSE – CUT OFF PERCENTAGE FOR SSB SHORTLISTING (UPTO 6th SEMESTER CUMULATIVE FOR ENGG DEGREE COURSE AND 2ND SEM CUMULATIVE FOR M.SC COMPUTER SCIENCE).” Candidates who are shortlisted for SSC Tech 30 entry will be called for SSB Interview at SSB Bhopal, Bangalore, Allahabad, and Kapurthala.
Service Selection Board (SSB) conducts interviews for the selection of candidates suitable for training to the post of commissioned officers across all three forces. It is a comprehensive 5-day process divided into two stages after which recommended candidates undergo medical examinations. All the instructions for the documents to be brought along and dress code, etc are in the call-up letter available on joinindianarmy.nic.in and candidates are expected to follow all the guidelines strictly.
There is no language barrier as candidates may speak in Hindi/English or a mixture of both but not any other language.
Stage I : Screening Process
Dress Code : Formal Dress
All the candidates will report to the SSB Gate or railway stations as mentioned in call letter and after verification of documents will be allotted chest numbers . They will then be given breakfasts and taken for the testing .
First would be the Officer Intelligence Rating(OIR) Tests which comprise of two sets of question bank on verbal and non verbal reasoning. Earlier candidates had to write their responses , but nowadays OMR sheets are given to mark the responses. Every set has different number of questions and the time allotted also varies so listen very carefully to the instructors briefing before the test.
After that PPDT i.e Picture Perception and Description Test will start . This test takes place in two parts first the perception part and then the discussion .In first part candidates will be shown a picture (mostly blurry/hazy) for 30 seconds then in the next one minute they will record their observations i.e number of characters, their gender, mood and the action taking place in the picture. Then four and a half minutes will be given to them to write a story revolving around their observations .
With completion of this test candidates are taken out of auditorium , have snacks and then sorted into groups as per their chest numbers . Then one by one groups are called for discussion test . here one minute will be allotted to each candidate to narrate his story and after that the group has to discuss and form a common story which will in turn be narrated by a candidate selected by the group. After discussion of all groups end results will be announced and shortlisted candidates will stay back for Stage -II testing while remaining candidates will be sent home.
Stage – II Testing
The stage II testing takes place over the next three days concluding with the conference on fifth day.
Day -2 : Psychology Test
Dress Code : Formal Dress
This will comprise of four tests each followed immediately after the other as following
Thematic Appreciation Test (TAT) : Candidates are supposed to write stories based on 11 pictures and a blank slide at the end(totalling to 12) shown to them in form of a slide show. They will be given four and a half minutes to write each story.
Word Association Test (WAT) : Candidates are supposed to write sentences/phrases/related word as they feel suitable on 60 words with 15 seconds available to write the responses for each word .
Situation Reaction Test : Candidates are supposed to write reactions to 60 situations in a total allotted time of 30 minutes.
Self Description Test (SDT): Candidates are supposed to write five paragraphs under the following headings:
What my Parent’s Think About Me/ Parent’s Opinion
What my Teacher’s Think About Me/ Teacher’s Opinion
What my Friend’s Think About Me/ Friend’s Opinion
What I think about Myself/My strengths / Self Opinion
What I want to improve about myself/ Improvements needed in self/ Weaknesses
Day-3 And Day -4 : Ground Testing Officer (GTO) Tests
Dress Code : All White (T-shirt, Shorts, Socks And Shoes)
The candidates are sorted into groups as per their chest number and then each group performs the followings 9 tasks under supervision of the assessor i.e the GTO . Mostly six of these are conducted on day -3 and rest on day -4. Sometimes they are all conducted in same day with breaks in between.
Group Discussions (GD): The GTO at first gives two topics for the first GD out og which the group chooses one and then the group members put forth their views . For the second GD the GTO gives a topic and then the same thing happens again. Here there is no need for the group to come to a conclusion .
Group Planning Exercise (GPE) : The GTO explains a situation where there are various problems using a map of the place. After this the candidates have to first write their solutions in 10 minutes using all their resources which includes their group too. Then group members discuss among themselves on a common plan to tackle the problems, which in turn is narrated by one of the group members.
Group Obstacle Race / Snake Race: One of the most fun tasks in the whole process all the groups compete in a race crossing four obstacles which include single ramp jump, 8 -shaped bars, 10 feet wall, double wall, spider web, and ends with a giant slide. The rules to be followed are red colour shouldn’t be touched either by snake or my man. The snake is to be held by at least three members while crossing obstacles and breaking a rule gets a time penalty imposed by the GTO.
Progressive Ground Task (PGT): This one is actually a ground task where there are 4 different obstacle course each increasing in difficulty level ahead. The group is expected to move ahead tackling these structures using their helping material which may include a rope, plank, balli, etc. and there is a load to be carried also. The group is expected to follow all the rules given by the GTO which include: (a) Color Rule:
White means for both man and material
Blue means only for man
Red is out of bounds for all
(b) Ground is out of bound for all
(c) Rigidity Rule : Helping materials can’t be tied with each other but can be tied with the structures
(d) Rule Of Infinity : The start and end lines extend to infinity i.e can’t be crossed directly .
(e) Distance Rule : No distance greater than 4 feet can be jumped.
Half Group Task : Similar to PGT but the group is divided into two and there is only one obstacle to be tackled.
Lecturette: An individual task where the candidates are expected to pick a card and then choose one out of the four topics on it which are of various categories and then speak on it for three minutes addressing his group
Individual Obstacles : The candidate is expected to cross all the 10 obstacles all giving different scores as would be indicated on them .The candidate may repeat the tasks but only after he has completed all the 10. Following are the ten tasks with their scores indicated in ().
Jumping over a single ramp (1)
Jump over Double Barrel (2)
Balancing Beam (3)
Screen Jump (4)
Burma Bridge (5)
Tarzan Swing (6)
Double Platform Jump (7)
Double Ditch (8)
Commando Walk (9)
Tiger Leap (10)
Command Task: An individual task candidates are called one by one in a random order by the GTO where he asks them several questions and then explains them a task similar to PGT. Then he asks the candidate for this task a commander to call two of his group members as subordinates to help him in clearing the obstacle.
Final Group Task : As the name suggests the whole group is again given one obstacle similar to PGT which they have to cross together.
Personal Interview
Dress Code : Formal Dress
The personal interview may be conducted on any of the three days after the tests of that day are over . The Interviewing Officer based on data given by student in his PIQ( Personal Information Questionnaire) asks the student various questions based on his family, academics , participation in sports and extra curricular activities, hobbies and interests, responsibilities , general knowledge including about forces , personal life, etc. The timing of interview is mostly 40 minutes though it may stretch to one hour for some or even five minutes for some. Some of the mostly asked questions are :
Name of the place you come from ?
Institution where you had your education ?
Your 10th class marks ?
Favourite subjects in 10th class?
Favourite teachers in 10th class, why?
Teachers you didn’t like in 10th, why?
Your 12th class marks?
Favourite subjects in 12th class?
Favourite teachers in 12th class, why?
Teachers you didn’t like in 12th, why?
Any competitive exam after 12th, what was the result?
Your graduation %age/ 12th percentage?
Why did you choose Btech/BSc/BA etc?
Participated in any extra curricular activities?
Any special achievement?
Members of family ?
Their occupation ?
Hobbies and Interests?
Pocket Money Expenses ?
About your best friend?
Conference Day
Dress Code : Formal Dress
The final day of stage -2 testing. The candidates pack their bags, have breakfast assemble their luggage in the shed and sit in waiting hall for their turn . In the conference room all the assessors sit together and discuss whether a candidate is suitable to be recommended based on his performance in all the tasks and if there is a doubt they further question him during the conference. The non doubt cases are asked almost the same questions which include about their stay , tests, food and all, any suggestions, etc.
After this the results are announced and the recommended candidates stay for medical tests while others are sent home.
Finally, Indian Army has published the SSC Tech 59 men cut-off marks for shortlisting candidates for SSC Tech 59 SSB interviews. The mechanical branch has the highest 72% cut-off. The rest all the branches are having cut-off marks of 60% except the Chemical Engineering branch with cut off as 63%. Candidates who are shortlisted for SSC Tech 59 entry will be called for SSB Interview at SSB Bhopal, Bangalore, Allahabad, and Kapurthala.
Official Notification says “SSC (TECH) -59 (OCT 2022) COURSE – CUT OFF PERCENTAGE FOR SSB SHORTLISTING (UPTO FINAL SEM/YEAR CUMULATIVE FOR PASSED CANDIDATES AND UPTO 8TH SEM CUMULATIVE FOR ARCHITECTURE/UPTO 6TH SEMESTER CUMULATIVE FOR ENGG DEGREE COURSE/UPTO 2ND SEM CUMULATIVE FOR M.SC IN NOTIFIED STREAM FOR FINAL YEAR/SEM APPEARING CANDIDATES).”
SSC Tech 59 Men Cut Off OTA Marks Chennai
SSC Tech 59 Men SSB Interview Process
Service Selection Board (SSB) conducts interviews for the selection of candidates suitable for training to the post of commissioned officers across all three forces. It is a comprehensive 5-day process divided into two stages after which recommended candidates undergo medical examinations. All the instructions for the documents to be brought along and dress code, etc are in the call-up letter available on joinindianarmy.nic.in and candidates are expected to follow all the guidelines strictly.
There is no language barrier as candidates may speak in Hindi/English or a mixture of both but not any other language.
Stage I : Screening Process
Dress Code : Formal Dress
All the candidates will report to the SSB Gate or railway stations as mentioned in call letter and after verification of documents will be allotted chest numbers . They will then be given breakfasts and taken for the testing .
First would be the Officer Intelligence Rating(OIR) Tests which comprise of two sets of question bank on verbal and non verbal reasoning. Earlier candidates had to write their responses , but nowadays OMR sheets are given to mark the responses. Every set has different number of questions and the time allotted also varies so listen very carefully to the instructors briefing before the test.
After that PPDT i.e Picture Perception and Description Test will start . This test takes place in two parts first the perception part and then the discussion .In first part candidates will be shown a picture (mostly blurry/hazy) for 30 seconds then in the next one minute they will record their observations i.e number of characters, their gender, mood and the action taking place in the picture. Then four and a half minutes will be given to them to write a story revolving around their observations .
With completion of this test candidates are taken out of auditorium , have snacks and then sorted into groups as per their chest numbers . Then one by one groups are called for discussion test . here one minute will be allotted to each candidate to narrate his story and after that the group has to discuss and form a common story which will in turn be narrated by a candidate selected by the group. After discussion of all groups end results will be announced and shortlisted candidates will stay back for Stage -II testing while remaining candidates will be sent home.
Stage – II Testing
The stage II testing takes place over the next three days concluding with the conference on fifth day.
Day -2 : Psychology Test
Dress Code : Formal Dress
This will comprise of four tests each followed immediately after the other as following
Thematic Appreciation Test (TAT) : Candidates are supposed to write stories based on 11 pictures and a blank slide at the end(totalling to 12) shown to them in form of a slide show. They will be given four and a half minutes to write each story.
Word Association Test (WAT) : Candidates are supposed to write sentences/phrases/related word as they feel suitable on 60 words with 15 seconds available to write the responses for each word .
Situation Reaction Test : Candidates are supposed to write reactions to 60 situations in a total allotted time of 30 minutes.
Self Description Test (SDT): Candidates are supposed to write five paragraphs under the following headings:
What my Parent’s Think About Me/ Parent’s Opinion
What my Teacher’s Think About Me/ Teacher’s Opinion
What my Friend’s Think About Me/ Friend’s Opinion
What I think about Myself/My strengths / Self Opinion
What I want to improve about myself/ Improvements needed in self/ Weaknesses
Day-3 And Day -4 : Ground Testing Officer (GTO) Tests
Dress Code : All White (T-shirt, Shorts, Socks And Shoes)
The candidates are sorted into groups as per their chest number and then each group performs the followings 9 tasks under supervision of the assessor i.e the GTO . Mostly six of these are conducted on day -3 and rest on day -4. Sometimes they are all conducted in same day with breaks in between.
Group Discussions (GD): The GTO at first gives two topics for the first GD out og which the group chooses one and then the group members put forth their views . For the second GD the GTO gives a topic and then the same thing happens again. Here there is no need for the group to come to a conclusion .
Group Planning Exercise (GPE) : The GTO explains a situation where there are various problems using a map of the place. After this the candidates have to first write their solutions in 10 minutes using all their resources which includes their group too. Then group members discuss among themselves on a common plan to tackle the problems, which in turn is narrated by one of the group members.
Group Obstacle Race / Snake Race: One of the most fun tasks in the whole process all the groups compete in a race crossing four obstacles which include single ramp jump, 8 -shaped bars, 10 feet wall, double wall, spider web, and ends with a giant slide. The rules to be followed are red colour shouldn’t be touched either by snake or my man. The snake is to be held by at least three members while crossing obstacles and breaking a rule gets a time penalty imposed by the GTO.
Progressive Ground Task (PGT): This one is actually a ground task where there are 4 different obstacle course each increasing in difficulty level ahead. The group is expected to move ahead tackling these structures using their helping material which may include a rope, plank, balli, etc. and there is a load to be carried also. The group is expected to follow all the rules given by the GTO which include: (a) Color Rule:
White means for both man and material
Blue means only for man
Red is out of bounds for all
(b) Ground is out of bound for all
(c) Rigidity Rule : Helping materials can’t be tied with each other but can be tied with the structures
(d) Rule Of Infinity : The start and end lines extend to infinity i.e can’t be crossed directly .
(e) Distance Rule : No distance greater than 4 feet can be jumped.
Half Group Task : Similar to PGT but the group is divided into two and there is only one obstacle to be tackled.
Lecturette: An individual task where the candidates are expected to pick a card and then choose one out of the four topics on it which are of various categories and then speak on it for three minutes addressing his group
Individual Obstacles : The candidate is expected to cross all the 10 obstacles all giving different scores as would be indicated on them .The candidate may repeat the tasks but only after he has completed all the 10. Following are the ten tasks with their scores indicated in ().
Jumping over a single ramp (1)
Jump over Double Barrel (2)
Balancing Beam (3)
Screen Jump (4)
Burma Bridge (5)
Tarzan Swing (6)
Double Platform Jump (7)
Double Ditch (8)
Commando Walk (9)
Tiger Leap (10)
Command Task: An individual task candidates are called one by one in a random order by the GTO where he asks them several questions and then explains them a task similar to PGT. Then he asks the candidate for this task a commander to call two of his group members as subordinates to help him in clearing the obstacle.
Final Group Task : As the name suggests the whole group is again given one obstacle similar to PGT which they have to cross together.
Personal Interview
Dress Code : Formal Dress
The personal interview may be conducted on any of the three days after the tests of that day are over . The Interviewing Officer based on data given by student in his PIQ( Personal Information Questionnaire) asks the student various questions based on his family, academics , participation in sports and extra curricular activities, hobbies and interests, responsibilities , general knowledge including about forces , personal life, etc. The timing of interview is mostly 40 minutes though it may stretch to one hour for some or even five minutes for some. Some of the mostly asked questions are :
Name of the place you come from ?
Institution where you had your education ?
Your 10th class marks ?
Favourite subjects in 10th class?
Favourite teachers in 10th class, why?
Teachers you didn’t like in 10th, why?
Your 12th class marks?
Favourite subjects in 12th class?
Favourite teachers in 12th class, why?
Teachers you didn’t like in 12th, why?
Any competitive exam after 12th, what was the result?
Your graduation %age/ 12th percentage?
Why did you choose Btech/BSc/BA etc?
Participated in any extra curricular activities?
Any special achievement?
Members of family ?
Their occupation ?
Hobbies and Interests?
Pocket Money Expenses ?
About your best friend?
Conference Day
Dress Code : Formal Dress
The final day of stage -2 testing. The candidates pack their bags, have breakfast assemble their luggage in the shed and sit in waiting hall for their turn . In the conference room all the assessors sit together and discuss whether a candidate is suitable to be recommended based on his performance in all the tasks and if there is a doubt they further question him during the conference. The non doubt cases are asked almost the same questions which include about their stay , tests, food and all, any suggestions, etc.
After this the results are announced and the recommended candidates stay for medical tests while others are sent home.
The Indian Air Force is the prestigious arm of Indian Defence Services. Being a part of the IAF is a matter of great pride. The Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) is a national level exam conducted by the Indian Air Force to select candidates for Class-1 Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duties (Technical and Non-Technical). The exam is conducted two times a year.
Indian Air Force has published the short notification of AFCAT 2 2022. The AFCAT 2 2022 registrations will start from 01 June 2022 and ends on 30 June 2022. Many Indian Air Force and AFCAT aspirants who are preparing for the AFCAT 2 2022 written exam and SSB interview are eagerly waiting for the AFCAT 2 2022 notification and exam date.
AIR FORCE COMMON ADMISSION TEST (AFCAT- 02/2022) FOR FLYING BRANCHES AND GROUND DUTY (TECHNICAL AND NON-TECHNICAL) BRANCHES/ NCC SPECIAL ENTRY/METEOROLOGY ENTRY FOR COURSES COMMENCING IN JULY 2023
Update: Indian Air Force invites Indian citizens (Men and Women) to be part of this elite force as Group A Gazetted Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) branches. Online AFCAT examination will be conducted on 26 Aug 22, 27 Aug 22 and 28 Aug 22.
Around 6 lakh candidates appear for the AFCAT exam every year. Out of which only 10000 can make it to the selection list. It simply means that AFCAT is not an easy exam and hence candidates should have a good preparation before appearing for the exam.
Here, we are going to discuss the AFCAT Syllabus & Exam Pattern 2022.
Candidates can go through it and create their framework for the preparation of the upcoming AFCAT exam 2022.
AFCAT 2 2022 Exam Syllabus
The Air Force Authority is scheduled to release the AFCAT 2 2022 notification on the official website of the Indian Air Force on 1st June 2022 at 11:00 AM. However, we can look at the previous year notification to get an idea of the AFCAT syllabus.
The AFCAT exam paper consists of subjects like General Awareness, verbal ability, reasoning and mathematics. Whereas the EKT consists of topics like Mechanical, Computer Science etc., the total number of questions for the AFCAT is 100 which can award a candidate total marks of 300. EKT has 50 questions out of a total of 150 marks.
Here, we have given a table of the AFCAT exam syllabus for the candidates to understand easily. Go through this table carefully.
Exam
Subject:
Max Marks
AFCAT
General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test
300
EKT [For aspirants with one of the choices as (Technical) Branch]
Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics
150
Subject
Number of Questions Earlier
Number of Questions Now
English
25
30
Numerical Ability
18
20
Reasoning Ability
32
25
GK
25
25
The subject wise topic as per the previous year notification for the AFCAT exam is written below:-
(aa) English. Comprehension, Detect Error in Sentence, Sentence Completion/ Filling in of correct word, Synonym/ Antonym, Cloze Test or Fill in the Gaps in a paragraph, Idioms and Phrases, Analogy, Sentence Rearranging, Substitution in a Sentence/ One Word Substitution.
(ab) General Awareness. History, Geography, Sports, National & International Organisations, Art & Culture, Personalities, Environment & Ecology, Indian Polity, Economy, Basic Science Based Knowledge, Science & Technology, Current Affairs (National & International), Defence.
(ac) Numerical Ability. Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average/ Percentage, Profit & Loss, Ratio & Proportion, Simple and Compound Interest, Time & Distance and Races (Trains/ Boats & Streams), Area and Perimeter, Probability, Number System & Number Series, Mixture & Allegation Rules, Clocks.
(ad) Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test. Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning
Standard Of Questions. The standard of Numerical Ability Questions will be of Matriculation level. The standard of questions in other subjects will be of graduation level (Indian University).
AFCAT 2 2022 Exam – Question Standard:
The standard of Numerical Ability Questions will be of Matriculation level.
The standard of questions in other subjects will be of graduation level (Indian University).
AFCAT 2 2022 Exam Pattern:
Exam Pattern is one of the most important things that candidates must be aware of before appearing for the AFCAT exam. The exam pattern consists of the marking scheme, no. of questions, the total time allotted etc., to score better on the FACT exam, candidates must go through the AFCAT exam pattern carefully. The AFCAT exam pattern 2022 is given in the tabular form below for the candidates for better comprehension.
Exam
Duration
No. of Questions
Max Marks
AFCAT
02 Hours
100
300
EKT [For aspirants with one of the choices as (Technical) Branch]
45 Minutes
50
150
Note:-
The question paper would be an objective type.
The paper for AFCAT and EKT will be in English medium only.
Three marks will be awarded for every correct answer.
One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
No marks for unattempted questions
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Our AFCAT 2 2022 Online course covers the detailed syllabus for Numerical Ability, English, GK, Reasoning and Military Aptitude for the online exam. It also covers AFCAT mock tests for better practice.
AFCAT 2 2022 Exam Preparation Tips:
The AFCAT exam is undoubtedly one of the most difficult defence exams in India. A lot of candidates crack this exam with their hard work and determination. Overall, good preparation is very important to crack the AFCAT exam. Some preparation tips can help the candidates to prepare well for the AFCAT exam 2022. The preparation tips are as follows:-
Timetable:- a good timetable helps in time management. The candidates preparing for the AFCAT exam 2022 must make a realistic timetable to manage their precious time. This will help in managing the work and daily routine efficiently.
Previous year Papers:- The candidates preparing for the AFCAT exam 2022 must solve at least 10-15 AFCAT previous year question papers. This will help candidates in getting command over the AFCAT question paper pattern.
Mock Tests:- Mock tests will help the candidates in finding their lowest and highest points of preparation for the AFCAT exam. It will also help the candidates, in practice. So, solving mock test papers can help a lot to the candidates who are preparing for the AFCAT exam.
Online coaching:- self-preparation can be a way for self-reliant candidates. But for those candidates who need guidance at an affordable price, can choose online coaching. SSBCrackExams is the most trusted defence portal that helps defence aspirants by providing online courses. The candidates can join the AFCAT course to prepare for the AFCAT exam 2022.
Use stopwatch:- Time holds an unimportant place in the AFCAT exam. This means that the candidates must be able to solve the question paper problems in the desired prescribed time. So for this, the candidates can use a stopwatch while practising the Previous Year Question Papers and Mock Test Papers. This will help the candidate in time management during the actual AFCAT exam.
Conclusion
In the above article, we have discussed the AFCAT syllabus and exam pattern. We also read preparation tips for the AFCAT exam, we also provided the list of important and most prescribed books for the candidates to prepare well for the upcoming AFCAT exam 2022.
The AFCAT exam is undoubtedly one of the toughest defence exams in India, which sees lakhs of aspirants every year. But this exam can be cracked by determination, persistence and hard work. The candidates who are willing to sacrifice their comfort zone for this exam will have the potential to crack the AFCAT exam.
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AFCAT 2 2022 Entry admits 283 candidates to join Air Force Academy, Dundigal. Interestingly this time IAF has published the AFCAT 2 2022 official notification in which the vacancies for male cadets and female cadets have been mentioned separately. Out of 283 Vacancies, female cadets have been allotted 35 seats, and male cadets have been allotted 248 seats respectively for Permanent and Short Service Commission.
There is a piece of good news for the female defence aspirants, especially those who want to join the flying branch of the Indian Air Force as they have been allotted 10 seats for theAFCAT 2 2022 Exam.
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For AFCAT 2 2022, IAF has notified around 283 vacancies.
For Flying Men and Women – Men 2 and Female 10 – Total 12
For Ground Duty Tech (Aeronautical Engineer Electronics) – Men 103 and Female 11 – Total 114
For Ground Duty Tech (Aeronautical Engineer Mechanical) – Men 33 and Female 04 – Total 37
For Ground Duty Non-Tech PC (Admin) – Men 54 and Female 2 – Total 56
For Ground Duty Non-Tech PC (LGS) – Men 21 and Female 2 – Total 23
For Ground Duty Non-Tech PC (Accts) – Men 14 and Female 2 – Total 15
For Ground Duty Non-Tech PC (Edn) – Men 10 and Female 2 – Total 12
For Meteorology – Men 11 and Female 2 – Total 13
For NCC Special Entry Flying PC Men and SSC for Men and Women – 10% seats out of CDSE vacancies for PC and 10% seats out of AFCAT vacancies for SSC
Indian Air Force is going to open the AFCAT 2 2022 registration from 01 June 2022 (11:00 AM) and will close on 30 June 2022 (05:00 PM). Another good news is this time metrology branch has also been allocated 13 vacancies, to join the Indian Air Force AFCAT has a lot of vacancies, in fact, more than any other defence exam be it NDA, CDS, or other entries.
All candidates recommended by the AFSBs and found medically fit by appropriate medical establishments are detailed for training strictly on the basis of merit and availability of vacancies in various branches/ sub-branches. Training is scheduled to commence in the first week of Jul 2023 for all courses. The approximate 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.
AFCAT 2 2022 Branches, Course Number, and Vacancies.
*Disclaimer. Vacancies indicated are tentative and subject to change without notice. The actual intake would depend on organisational requirements, various cadre control mechanisms, availability of training slots, and the actual number of vacancies accruing in July 2023. No representation in this regard will be entertained.
