Five Mantras To Clear PPDT: The most horrifying thought nowadays among the defence aspirants have been getting screen-out. It’s really difficult to accept that because no one is given a further chance to show their potential in the psychology, PI, or the GTO rounds as the aspirants might be well prepared for that.
But it’s worth preparing for the screening round first rather than other things. So all the preparation should be going together for all the rounds. One must remember that SSB is altogether a different place and have a different taste altogether.
Here things are psychologically assessed, so it’s worth preparing differently by first understanding self and then practicing and working for various rounds. Even at PPDT, there would be three assessors so that there is no scope for mistakes in selecting the right candidates.
The GD is also different which happens after PPDT once everybody writes the story and narrates it individually. One should score well in OIR and write a story reflecting the OLQs showing the assessors that they have the potential to be assessed further in depth in other rounds. The following pointers might help:
Observe picturescarefully – People forget to do this and start writing the things they have read somewhere else or someone has asked them to write or taught them. Every personality is different and if you follow others’ personalities success will never be yours.
Make a blueprint in mind – Normally things should be made up in mind first in the given 30 seconds and then it should come on paper. Never change the things in between. Be original and live with it.
Keep it short with the flow intact – I have been assessing a lot of mentees for their stories and what I see in the majority of the cases is that the flow and the link are missing in most. Different stories cannot be altogether in one story. We only need one story with what led to the thing, what happened and what could be a probable ending.
It’s not an English writing competition, but a psychology test – People spend a lot of time in wring good words and beautiful English. It’s not that competition. Even if things are grammatically wrong but psychologically relevant you have the chance to get recommended. Though general mistakes might create a bad impression and hence avoided.
Don’t fight while discussing – It’s a discussion to get to a conclusion and not a ground to fight on a certain issue. So discuss, give everyone a chance, and don’t make it a fish market.
How to handle a fish market situation is very important and I would deal with it in a separate article. So try introspecting deeply to know first and then practice else the things might not match and mismatch will not give a recommendation.
Dear Candidates, the Online Registration for AFCAT 2 2022 will commence on 01 June 2022 (11:00 AM) and will close on 30 June 2022 (05:00PM). Indian Air Force invites Men And Women to be a part of the elite force as Commissioned Officers in Flying and Ground Duty (Technical And Non-Technical) Branches.
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.
Online applications are invited for the courses commencing in July 2023 for grant of Short Service Commission (SSC) in Flying Branch and Permanent Commission (PC) and Short Service Commission (SSC) in Ground Duty (Technical and Non-Technical) Branches. Online applications are also invited for grant of PC/ SSC for NCC Special Entry Scheme (For flying branch) and for Meteorology Entry.
Aspirants who want to join the Indian air force flying branch, technical branch and GDOC, can apply for AFCAT 2 2022 on 1st June 2022 this year. The AFCAT 2 2022 is the best way to join the Indian air force and it is conducted only by CDAC on behalf of the Indian Air Force across many online exam centers. Registration For AFCAT 2 2022 Online Applications Will Open On 01 Jun 2022 (11:00 Am) And Close On 30 Jun 2022 (05:00pm) Through Https://Careerindianairforce.Cdac.In Or Https://Afcat.Cdac.In
AFCAT Exam Schedule: The AFCAT (and EKT) will be conducted in three days as per the following schedule.
Serious defence aspirants can join our full AFCAT online course, the course is specially designed for the AFCAT aspirants that will help them to score better marks in the AFCAT 2 2022 exam.
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.
AFACT 2 2022 Important Dates:
Below are the important dates of the AFCAT 2 2022 notification.
Note: Tentative dates related to AFCAT 2 2022 are mentioned here. Mentioned dates may change in the future as per the 1st June 2022 official notification.
AFCAT 2 2022 Branch, Course Number, And Vacancies:
*Disclaimer: The vacancies indicated are tentative and subject to change without notice. The actual intake would depend on organizational requirements, various cadre control mechanisms, availability of training slots, and an actual number of vacancies accruing in July 2023. No representation in this regard will be entertained. Two seats are reserved for Ground Duty (Non-Tech) vacancies for Law qualified candidates.
AFCAT 2 2022 Exam Age Limits:
(a) Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years as of 01 July 2023 i.e. born between 02 July 1999 to 01 July 2003 (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot License issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 July 1997 to 01 July 2003 (both dates inclusive).
(b) Ground Duty (Technical/ Non-Technical) Branches. 20 to 26 years as of 01 July 2023 i.e. born between 02 July 1997 to 01 July 2003 both dates Inclusive).
Branch
Age Limits
Flying
Born between 02 July 1999 to 01 July 2003. (both dates inclusive)
Ground Duty Technical
Born between 02 July 1997 to 01 July 2003 (both dates inclusive)
Ground Duty Non-Technical
Born between 02 July 1997 to 01 July 2003 (both dates inclusive)
AFCAT 2 2022 Exam Educational Qualifications:
FlyingEducational Qualification:
A graduate candidate with a minimum of 60% marks and must have scored a minimum of 50%marks in Maths and Physics in 10+2 in 12th standard.
B.Tech/ B.E candidates who have scored a minimum of 60% marks and have scored 60% marks in maths and physics in 10+2 in 12th standard are also eligible for it.
Ground Duty TechnicalEducational Qualification:
The candidate must have B.Tech/ B.E degree in notified streams as mentioned in the official notification of the IAF with a minimum of 60% marks and have scored a minimum of 50% marks in Physics and Maths in 10+2 standard are eligible for technical entry.
Administration and Logistics – Graduation degree with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.
Accounts – B.Com Degree with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.
Education – Post graduate degree (MBA / MCA or MA / M Sc degree in English / Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Statistics / International relations / International Studies / Defence Studies / Psychology / Computer Science / IT /Management / Mass Communication / Journalism / Public Relation) with minimum 50% marks, along with minimum 60% marks in graduation.
AFCAT 2 2022 Entry Type of Commission:
Permanent Commission (PC) for Men: Candidates joining as PC officers would continue to serve till the age of superannuation in their respective branches as per their rank.
Short Service Commission (SSC) for Men & Women: (i) The engagement period for Flying Branch SSC officers is fourteen years from the date of Commissioning (Nonextendable). (ii) The initial tenure for SSC officers in Ground Duty (Tech and Non-Tech) branches would be for a period of ten years. An extension of four years may be granted subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability, and merit. (iii) Grant of Permanent Commission (PC) would be considered
subject to service requirements, availability of vacancies, willingness, suitability, and merit and as per prevailing policies on the subject. (iv) SSC officers are not eligible for grant of pensionary benefits.
AFCAT 2 2022Syllabus:
English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion/Filling in of correct word, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary, Idioms and Phrases
General Awareness: History, Geography, Civics, Politics, Current Affairs, Environment, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Sports, etc
Numerical Ability: Decimal Fraction, Time and Work, Average, Profit & Loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple Interest, Time & Distance (Trains/Boats & Streams)
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test: Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability
(a) General Awareness
History
Sports
Geography
Environment
Civics
Basic Science
Defence
Art
Culture
Current Affairs
Politics
(b) Verbal Ability in English
Comprehension
Error Detection
Sentence Completion
Synonyms
Antonyms
Testing of Vocabulary
(c) Numerical Ability
Decimal Fraction
Simplification
Average
Profit & loss
Percentage
Ratio & Proportion
Simple Interest
(d) Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test
Verbal Skills
Spatial Ability
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General Awareness, Verbal Ability in English, Numerical Ability and Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test
Mechanical, Computer Science and Electrical & Electronics
Negative Marking
1 mark
1 mark
AFCAT 2 2022 Question Paper 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).
The Online examination will consist of objective type questions and will be in English only for both AFCAT and EKT
AFCAT 2 2022 Marking Scheme:
Three marks will be awarded for every correct answer.
One mark will be deducted for every incorrect answer.
No marks for unattempted questions.
Questions will be based on the metric system of Weights & Measures wherever applicable. Candidates must appear for the Online AFCAT in person. Under no circumstance will any scribe or another candidate be allowed to appear/ assist in the exam. Air Force has the discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects of the examination.
AFCAT Official Cutoff 2011 – 2022
AFCAT
AFCAT Cut Off
EKT Cut Off
AFCAT 1 2022
157
18
AFCAT 2 2021
157
18
AFCAT 1 2021
165
30
AFCAT 2 2020
155
40
AFCAT 1 2020
153
40
AFCAT 2 2019
142
50
AFCAT 1 2019
133
50
AFCAT 2 2018
140
55
AFCAT 1 2018
155
60
AFCAT 2 2017
160
60
AFCAT 1 2017
150
60
AFCAT 2 2016
148
60
AFCAT 1 2016
132
52
AFCAT 2 2015
144
52
AFCAT 1 2015
126
55
AFCAT 2 2014
123
45
AFCAT 2 2022 Exam and Fee Structure:
Online testing will be conducted for AFCAT entry at various centers. Candidates registering for AFCAT entry will have to pay an amount of Rs. 250/- (non-refundable) as an examination fee. However, candidates registering for NCC Special Entry and Meteorology Entry are not required to pay. Details of conduct of the exam, examination centers, and mode of payment are available in the notification.
AFCAT 2 2022 Selection Procedure:
Indian airforce will conduct the AFCAT online exam across the country at different test centers. AFCAT 2 2022 online exam will be conducted around August 2022.
IAF will publish the results of AFCAT 2 2022 near September 2022 and candidates will be able to check their marks, cut off marks etc on the official portal i.e. afcat.cdac.in
Selected candidates have to choose their AFSB interview venue and date on the same portal.
The screening test is the first stage of the interview, which consists of verbal, nonverbal tests and a PPDT test. The selected candidates will stay at the centres for further selection tests and those who could not qualify it, would be set free on the same day.
The next stage consists of a personal interview, Psychology and GTO tests, PABT (for flying only), on the last day conference will be conducted after which, the final result is announced. The selected candidates are sent for medical examination.
AFCAT 2 2022 Exam AFSB interview venues:
AFSB Dehradun, Uttarakhand
AFSB Mysore, Karnataka
AFSB Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat
AFSB Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
AFSB Guwahati, Assam
Indian Air Force Cadet Training:
Training will commence in the first week of July 2023 for all courses at Air Force Academy Dundigal (Hyderabad). The duration of training for Flying and Ground Duty (Technical) Branches is 74 weeks and that of Ground Duty (Non-Technical) Branches is 52 weeks at Air Force Training Establishments. PAN Card and account in SBI/ Nationalised Bank is mandatory at the time of joining Air Force Academy. Aadhaar Card is mandatory for registration.
AFCAT 2 2022 Important Dates:
AFCAT 2 2022 online registrations are open from 1st June 2022 to 30th June 2022.
AFCAT 2 2022 online exam date will be announced on 1st June 2022.
NOTE: Online Registration for AFCAT 2 2022 will commence on 01 June 2022 (11:00 AM) and will close on 30 June 2022 (05:00PM).
Wing Commander Vikrant Uniyal of the Indian Air Force, posted at Prayagraj, has scaled Mount Everest, and dedicated his feat to all the unsung heroes and movements which contributed to India’s freedom struggle. Wing Commander Vikrant Uniyal got commissioned into the 167 Course Of Indian Air force on 16 June 2001 and got promoted to Wing Commander on 16 Jun 2014.
Wing Commander Vikrant Uniyal, posted at Central Air Command, Prayagraj, scaled the summit on May 21, hoisted the Tricolour at the peak, and sang the National Anthem as he dedicated the achievement to the freedom fighters at a time when the nation is celebrating 75 years of its Independence as Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. He has dedicated his feat as a tribute to all the unsung heroes and movements which contributed to the country’s freedom struggle.
The grueling expedition started from Kathmandu, Nepal, on April 15 this year with team members from across the globe.
The Everest expedition itself is an unparalleled journey of both legendary and epic proportions, and as an ode to the sacrifices made for the country, the IAF officer as a befitting honour to freedom fighters, recited the national anthem at the summit of Mt Everest, said Gp Capt Samir Gangkhedkar, public relations officer (defence), Prayagraj.
WATCH | Wing Commander Vikrant Uniyal of the Indian Air Force climbed Mt. Everest and sang the national anthem and hoisted the Indian flag on the summit of Mt. Everest on May 21
Watch: National Anthem Jana Gana Mana at Mt Everest by IAF Officer. Dedicates Everest climb and Unique Tribute to Unsung Freedom Fighters from Top of The World Mt Everest by Wg Cdr Vikrant Uniyal of IAF. Jai Hind🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳 pic.twitter.com/6TBc9N9TIz
“The officer shared that the summit day with infinite steps was exciting and tiring. He was determined to hoist the national flag on the summit of Mt Everest on the occasion of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotasav and share the proud feeling. Not only did he hoist the Indian flag on the Summit of Mt Everest on May 21, but he also felt extremely proud as being perhaps the only Indian to sing the national anthem on the summit of Mt Everest on this momentous occasion of Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav,” said Gp Capt Samir Gangkhedkar.
Wing Commander Vikrant Uniyal is a qualified mountaineer who is trained at Nehru Institute of Mountaineering, Uttarkashi, Army Mountaineering Institute, Siachen, and National Institute of Mountaineering and Allied Sports, Arunachal Pradesh.
The Everest expedition is an unparalleled journey of legendary and epic proportions and requires patience, stamina, mental fortitude, and strong will.
The mercury was between -10 degrees Centigrade to -20 degrees Centigrade in the daytime and dropped further at night. The team faced challenges of acclimatization besides the difficulty of the terrain.
Besides the deadly Khumbu icefall where the ice structure changes continuously, the death zone above 25,000 ft was the biggest challenge as the body could no longer acclimatize to the altitude and the lungs couldn’t get enough oxygen.
Camp IV on the South Col could be established only on May 20, 2022, due to extreme conditions. Wing Commander Uniyal conquered the summit on May 21 and hoisted the Indian Flag on Mt. Everest’s peak besides singing the National Anthem.
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In a major development, Major Jyoti Yadav of the Indian Army commanded the International Contingent during the United Nations International Peacekeepers Day ceremony at Goma, Congo.
Major Jyoti Yadav of the Indian Army commanded the International Contingent during the United Nations International Peacekeepers Day ceremony at Goma, Congo. The MONUSCO mission is one of the longest-running peacekeeping missions & comprises 51 Nations.
The International Day of UN Peacekeepers was being observed on Sunday. For the past two decades on this day, UN Peacekeepers, also known as the Blue Helmets, are remembered by the world for their role in promoting security, peace, and stability. More than one million UN peacekeepers have taken part in 72 such operations since 1948. This year, the theme is People Peace Progress: The Power of Partnerships.
It should be noted that India is the second-highest military (1,888) and fifth-highest (139) police-contributing country to the United Nations Organization Stabilization Mission in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (MONUSCO). India has been among the largest troop-contributing countries to the U.N. peacekeeping missions. It sent doctors and nurses to Congo in 1960 and then an all-women team to Liberia in 2008. UN Resident Coordinator in India, Shombi Sharp lauded India’s role and said its core democratic ideals and values are a testimony of its capacity.
On the International Day of UN Peacekeepers, External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar today saluted the courage and dedication of the brave men and women who carry out UN Peacekeeping around the world. In a tweet, Dr. Jaishankar remembered the peacekeepers who have made the supreme sacrifice in the cause of peace.
Earlier, Indian peacekeepers, as well as Blue Helmets from other nations, pushed back an attack by an armed group in Congo, a top U.N. official has said, lauding the peacekeepers’ efforts and “proactive role” in countering these assaults on the civilian population. UN Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix, responding to a question on the attack on the U.N. mission and peacekeepers from India and other nations, said “Indian peacekeepers, together with others coming from many other countries are involved” and “we appreciate that,” he said.
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Following the convocation ceremony of the cadets of the 142nd course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) on Sunday, the Passing out Parade took place in Pune on Monday morning. This comes as a mark of completion of the professional training of the cadets at the academy after three years of tough training.
The Chief of Air Staff, Air Chief Marshal Vivek Ram Chaudhari also reviewed the parade on the ground following which he addressed the cadets. Notably, the parade was held at the Khetrapal Ground in Pune. A proud moment for the passing cadets and their parents, the cadets were seen in their white summer uniforms displaying an immaculate parade.
After three years of gruelling training, the cadets of the 142nd course of the National Defence Academy (NDA) are all set to pass out from the academy, following the Passing out Parade (POP) which is taking place in Pune on Monday morning.
The parade which usually culminates with a final slow march also witnesses the presence of the trainers as well as the faculty members who share their pride moment on the passing out of the cadets. Also, fresh cadets can be seen cheering for the seniors.
Notably, two batches of cadets pass every year from the military academy based at Khadakwasla in Pune and further continue with another year of re-commissioning training at the academies of their respective forces.
Indian Military Academy Passing Out Parade To Be Held On 11 June 2022: Dehradun-based Indian Military Academy’s spring term Passing Out Parade will be held on June 11, in which 377 Gentleman Cadets (GCs) will graduate, a statement issued by IMA said.
These 377 Gentleman Cadets include 69 foreign trainees from eight countries. The ceremonies associated with the Passing Out Parade will commence on June 10, with a solemn wreath-laying ceremony, where homage will be paid to the brave alumni of this prestigious training academy. Nearly 898 alumni have made the supreme sacrifice to uphold the honour of the nation and protect its sovereignty, in keeping with the highest traditions of the Indian Army.
The passing out parade will be held on June 11, in the backdrop of the famous Chetwode Building. The Band Symphony and Multi-Activity Display will also be included in the events being showcased during the passing out parade.
The parents and the family members of the Passing Out Gentleman Cadets will also attend the event and solemnise the pipping ceremony with strict enforcement of all Covid-19 protocols.
The 377 cadets set to be commissioned into various armies are sure to earn laurels and add glory to this great institution, said the statement.
Since the raising of IMA in 1932, a total of 61,044 Indian Gentleman Cadets (GCs) and 2,724 Foreign GCs from 33 friendly foreign countries have been trained and commissioned as proud Army officers from the portals of IMA.
With the current strength of foreign trainees, almost every fourth GC in the academy is from a foreign military reflecting the international standing of the Academy and its reputed training regime. The academy has been pursuing a visionary transformation of its curriculum, training methodology and infrastructure towards preparing the young military leaders for the complexities of the future battlefield, the statement added.
In a spectacular Passing out Parade (POP) held at Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala, on Saturday, 28 May 22, 250 trainees comprising Midshipmen of 102 Indian Naval Academy Course, cadets of 32 Naval Orientation Course (Extended), 34 Naval Orientation Course (Regular and Coast Guard), 35 Naval Orientation Course (Regular) passed out with flying colours, marking the culmination of their ab-initio training.
The Parade was reviewed by Admiral R Hari Kumar, PVSM, AVSM, VSM, ADC, Chief of the Naval Staff who awarded medals to meritorious Midshipmen and Cadets on completion of the Ceremonial Review. Vice Admiral MA Hampiholi, AVSM, NM, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief Southern Naval Command was the Conducting Officer.
The ‘President’s Gold Medal’ for the Indian Naval Academy B. Tech Course was awarded to Midshipman Suseendranathan Aditya. The other medal winners were as follows: –
CNS Silver medal for INAC B. Tech Course – Midshipman Shivakumar Balasubramanian Iyer
FOC-in-C South Bronze Medal for INAC B. Tech Course- Midshipman Ashish Sharma
CNS Gold Medal for NOC (Extended) – Cadet Sanpreet Singh
FOC-in-C South Silver Medal for NOC (Extended)- Cadet Abhishek Khohal
Commandant, INA Bronze Medal for NOC (Extended) – Cadet Sakthi Vignesh V
CNS Gold Medal for NOC (Regular) – Cadet Smin N Padhiyar
Commandant, INA Silver Medal for NOC (Regular)- Cadet Tulsidas Bhardwaj
Zamorin Trophy for Best All round women cadet – Cadet Smin N Padhiyar
CNS Gold Medal for NOC (Regular) – Cadet Divyanshu Kaushik
Commandant, INA Silver Medal for NOC (Regular)- Cadet Pushpendra Singh
The successful trainees marched with their gleaming swords and rifles held in salute, past the Academy’s Quarterdeck, in Slow March, to the traditional notes of ‘Auld Lang Syne’ – the poignant farewell tune played by armed forces around the world when bidding adieu to colleagues and comrades, for their ‘Antim Pag’ or final step at the Indian Naval Academy.
Adm R Hari Kumar, Chief of the Naval Staff congratulated the trainees on parade for their impeccable turn out, smart drill and movements on parade. The Reviewing Officer emphasised on the core values of Duty, Honour and Courage. The Reviewing Officer and other dignitaries shipped the stripes of passing out trainees and congratulated them for their successful completion of the rigorous training.
These officers will proceed to various Naval ships and establishments to further consolidate their training in specialised fields. Stringent precautionary measures instituted by the Academy were instrumental in accomplishing the challenging objectives of training cadets during COVID-19 and successful culmination of the Spring Term 2022 at INA.
Minimum Percentage Required To Join Indian Army, Air Force, and Indian Navy: So there is a lot of confusion among candidates regarding the minimum percentage required to join the Indian army, airforce, and navy as an officer.
As there are different entries to join the forces and each one of them has certain eligibility criteria. In this post, we are going to tell you how much percentage you should have in your graduation or post-graduation to join the Indian army, airforce or navy. We are going to present the cut-off marks required for each entry like CDS NDA AFCAT, TGC, SSC Tech, TES, UES, Territorial army and other Indian navy direct entries.
NDA Exam: If you are writing NDA exam after 12th, there is no minimum cut off marks required in 12th but you should clear your 12th exam. If you clear your NDA written test, SSB interview and Medical, but still you did not clear your 10+2 exams, you won’t be able to join the National Defence Academy.
CDS Exam: Again for CDS exam there is no fixed percentage, you just need to be a graduate and of course you need to pass the CDS exam. Candidates who are studying in the final year/semester Degree course and have yet to pass the final year degree examination can also apply provided candidate should not have any present backlog upto the last semester / year for which results have been declared upto the time of submission of application.
TES: TES also known as Technical Entry Scheme for candidates to join the technical wing of the Indian army after their 10+2. TES minimum percentage is around 80-85% aggregate in PCM [Physics, Chemistry and Maths]. Candidates with 70% can apply for the TES, but they hardly get shortlisted as Indian army keep the final cut off marks around 80%.
UES: UES stands for University entry scheme where candidates can apply of Indian army UES entry in their pre-final year of engineering(BE & Btech). Candidates must have 70% aggregate till their 6th semester.
TGC: TGC stands for Technical Graduate Course similar to UES entry, candidates in final year and candidates who have passed out can apply for TGC entry. Final cut off mark for TGC could vary from 50% – 75% till 6th semester, this might change as per the respective course.
NCC Special entry: Graduate with aggregate of minimum 50% marks taking into account marks of all the years. Those studying in final year are also allowed to apply provided they have secured minimum 50% aggregate marks in the first two/three years of three/four years degree course respectively. Such students will need to secure overall aggregate of minimum 50% marks if selected in interview, failing which their candidature will be CANCELLED. The candidate should have served for minimum two academic years in the senior Division/Wing of NCC and should have obtained minimum of ‘B’ Grade in ‘C’ Certificate Exam of NCC.
AEC: Army Education Corps notification comes along with the TGC entry. Minimum percentage required is around 50% as not many candidates apply for this entry. Kindly check the respective notification for the correct details.
RVC entry: There is no minimum percentage required for the same.
SSC Tech Men: Minimum percentage required to get shortlisted is around 50% – 85% till the 6th semester.
SSC Tech Women: Minimum percentage required to get shortlisted is around 50% – 85% till the 6th semester.
Minimum Percentage Required for The Indian Air Force
CDS Exam: Again for CDS exam there is no fixed percentage, you just need to be a graduate and of course you need to pass the CDS exam.
AFCAT Exam: To apply for this exam candidate must have minimum 60% aggregate. Also, candidates with the active backlogs are not allowed for AFSB interview. Candidates applying for flying must have Maths and Physics with minimum 60% in 10+2.
Fast Track Selection: Same rules apply as AFCAT.
NDA Exam: If you are writing NDA exam after 12th, there is no minimum cut off marks required in 12th but you should clear your 12th exam. If you clear your NDA written test, SSB interview and Medical, but still you did not clear your 10+2 exams, you won’t be able to join the National Defence Academy.
Minimum Percentage Required for The Indian Navy
NDA Exam: If you are writing NDA exam after 12th, there is no minimum cut off marks required in 12th but you should clear your 12th exam. If you clear your NDA written test, SSB interview and Medical, but still you did not clear your 10+2 exams, you won’t be able to join the National Defence Academy.
CDS Exam: Again for CDS exam there is no fixed percentage, you just need to be a graduate and of course you need to pass the CDS exam.
SSC Pilot and Observer: Candidates can directly apply for SSB interview, cut off percentage remains around 75%. Final cut-off may vary.
10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme (B. Tech): Minimum 70% aggregate in PCM. Final cut-off may vary.
UES: Indian Navy University Entry Scheme needs minimum 60% aggregate till VIth semester for BE/BTech and VIII semester for 5 years Integrated Degree Course).
Technical and Executive Branch: Minimum required percentage would be around 70%.
Others: Minimum required percentage 70%.
These minimum required percentages are not fixed and may vary as per the course requirements. Candidates are required to read the notification carefully before applying. Most of these courses might or might not have cut-off requirements at the time of applying, but while shortlisting of candidates, you might have to clear the declared cut off percentage.
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The Indian Army is likely to restart its recruitment process after a two-year freeze triggered by Covid-19 restrictions even as a new recruitment policy called “tour of duty” to induct soldiers for short-term service is being finalised, officials familiar with the matter said on Friday, asking not to be named.
While the recruitment schedule is still being worked out, the recruitment rallies are expected to be conducted across the country from August to December, the officials said.
The army was beginning to feel the strain of a manpower crunch stemming from the freeze on recruitment even though officials said the shortage had not blunted the army’s operational readiness and units were performing optimally.
Necessary preparations for recruitment are being made in view of the impending announcement of the new recruitment policy, said one of the officials cited above. The “tour of duty” model envisages the recruitment of personnel below officer (PBOR) rank for four years, including six months of training, the officials said.
These soldiers are likely to be given a severance package running into a few lakhs at the time of their release, it is learnt. Some of them could also be retained in service after the completion of four years of service after another round of screening but those details are not known yet.
Soldiers recruited through the normal process serve for about 20 years before they retire in their late 30s with a pension.
The army is currently short of around 125,000 soldiers in the PBOR cadre, with the deficiency growing at the rate of more than 5,000 men every month. It has an authorised strength of 1.2 million soldiers.
It’s good that the army will be restarting recruitment soon as the shortage of manpower was affecting operational readiness of units, especially those deployed in the forward areas, said former Northern Army commander Lieutenant General DS Hooda (retd). “As far as the “tour of duty” model goes, I feel it needs to be thought through a little more before its implementation,” Hooda added.
The freeze on recruitment was not rolled back by the government despite the Covid situation stabilising and normalcy returning in several areas.
The army conducted up to 100 recruitment rallies every year in the pre-Covid era, with each covering six to eight districts. Before Covid struck, the army recruited 80,572 candidates in 2019-20 and 53,431 candidates in 2018-19. To be sure, the pandemic did not affect the officer intake in the army.
Hundreds of thousands of army aspirants across the country have been demanding that recruitment be restarted at the earliest and that the age eligibility be relaxed by at least two years to accommodate those who have become overage because of the hold on recruitment. Candidates must be between seventeen-and-a-half and 21 years of age to get recruited as general duty soldiers in the army.
The rare freeze on recruitment dashed the hopes of an entire generation of young men across the country for whom army was the only career option, as previously reported by HT.
The officials said with the sustained infusion of technology in the army in the recent years, fewer men are capable of carrying out the same operational tasks now, and several military reforms are underway to improve the army’s tooth-to-tail ratio.
The tooth-to-tail ratio means the number of personnel (tail) required to support a combat soldier (tooth). In 2018, the army said it was looking at cutting more than 150,000 troops over the following five years under an overarching cadre review to sharpen the force’s effectiveness and prepare it for future wars.
In a moment of pride, Rekha Singh, wife of Naik Deepak Singh who was killed in a skirmish with Chinese soldiers in June 2020, has fulfilled her husband’s dream of becoming a lieutenant in the Indian Army. Rekha Singh gave up her teaching career to become an officer in the Army.
Rekha Singh mentioned that she will start her training in Chennai on May 28. Rekha Singh was married to Naik Deepak Singh of the 16th Battalion of Bihar Regiment. He was killed while fighting Chinese soldiers in Galwan Valley on June 15, 2020. Deepak Singh was posthumously awarded the Vir Chakra by President Ram Nath Kovind for his bravery.
It was just 15 months into their marriage when Rekha received the devastating news of her husband’s death. But her patriotism toward her country led her to join the Army. Pursuing her husband’s dream, she strived hard to make it to the Indian Army.
