9 Best Ways To Join Indian Army 2016

By

-

March 10, 2016

The Indian Army, known for adventure, bulk of experience and power to protect the nation, has several ways for aspirants to get into it. But the best way to join the Army is to go up to the officer’s level. Now the entries are classified in different categories on the basis of their qualification and age.

10+2 entries

NDA 2016 – All candidates, who have passed 12^th class or appearing in 12^th class are eligible for NDA examination, if their age falls between 16 ½ and 19 ½ years. The exam is conducted by UPSC and is scheduled twice a year. The training period is 4 years, out of which a candidate has to spend 3 years at NDA and has to undergo a 1 year training at IMA.

All aspirants can apply for NDA II 2016 in June and July.

TES 2016 – The age required to apply for TES is same as that of NDA. The qualification required for this entry is 10+2 with physics, maths and chemistry and aggregate 70% marks or above in 10+2. Like NDA, this opportunity is also served twice a year for all 12^th pass candidates.

TES aspirants can apply for it in July/ Aug. of this year.

Candidates in pre final year

UES 2016 – All engineering students of notified streams as per the official notification studding in pre-final year, having age between 18-24 years are eligible for this entry. The notification for interested candidates is released only once a year. Selected candidates will be sent to IMA for a 1 year training.

UES notification will be released in June or July

Graduates

Graduate Entries

CDS 2016 – All graduate candidates who are seeking a way into Indian army can apply for CDS after graduation or during their final year. All male candidates can apply for IMA or OTA and all women candidates can apply for OTA only. The exam is conducted twice a year. Age criteria for eligible candidates is 19-24 for IMA and 19-25 for OTA.

Candidates can apply for CDS II 2016 in July/ August.

NCC 2016 – All graduates, falling in age range of 19-25 having 2 year service in NCC with Sr div wing with a minimum of B grade in C certificate are eligible for this entry. Along with this, candidates must score a minimum of 50% of marks in graduation.

NCC candidates can apply for it in July of this year.

Engineering Graduates

TGC 2016 – All B. Tech and B.E graduates with streams as notified in official notification, having age between 20-27 years can apply for this entry. Applicants are provided two chances every year and all candidates, who will make it to the merit list, will be trained in IMA for 1 year.

TGC notification is released in March/ April or Sept/ October of this year

SSC tech 2016 – This entry is for both men and women. The age and criteria for applying is same as that of TGC. Qualification is also same, but the selected candidates are trained at OTA Chennai.

SSC tech notification is released in June/ July or Dec/Jan of this year.

Law Graduates

SSC JAG 2016 – This entry is especially for all LLB graduates having minimum 50% aggregate marks and are eligible for registration with Bar council of India or state. All unmarried men and women are eligible for it. The age group required is 21-27 years. Candidates are trained at OTA Chennai.

Upcoming notification will be released in July or Aug

Post Graduates

AEC 2016 – Post graduate candidates, who got into 1^st and 2^nd division are eligible for it. The opportunity is served twice a year and age range for this entry is 23 to 27 years.

AEC notification is released in March/ April and Sept/ October

Note: – To join Indian Army, NDA and CDS are the best ways. The exam reduces most of the competition during SSB and also has more vacancies as compared to SSC TGC etc.

To crack SSB and AFSB interview, we recommend you to get “Let’s Crack SSB Interview” book from Amazon.

Download eBooks:

Read more

AEC 123 SSB Dates – Check Now

By

SSBCrack

-

March 10, 2016

0

Indian army published the AEC 123 SSB interview dates (Army Eduction Corps SSB Dates). Candidates who have applied for the AEC 123 SSB interview can check their SSB interview allotment centre and AEC 123 SSB Interview Date here.

Common call up instructions for SSB interviews are available on the website www.joinindianarmy.nic.in for your information and compliance. Please ensure your eligibility criteria as per notification for this course. In case, you fail to produce any requisite documents, you are liable to be returned without being interviewed and NO reimbursement of TA will be made. In case, you are a local candidate of Bangalore or your parent/guardian is employed in this Selection Centre, please, intimate his particulars to this centre immediately by fax/speed post and await further instructions.

AEC 123 SSB Interview Date

To crack SSB and AFSB interview, we recommend you to get “Let’s Crack SSB Interview” book from Amazon.

Download eBooks:

SSB Interview Questions Asked To NDA Aspirants

By

Ravinder Tanwar

-

March 10, 2016

0

Most of the NDA aspirants have attended through their SSBs. Some have achieved success while some had faced rejection. Don’t lose your confidence. Always remember “Life is all about a second chance.” But this time, don’t repeat the same mistakes which you have done this time. To help all the upcoming NDA candidates, we are here with some of the questions that were recently asked by IO to NDA candidates.

What if you get recommended and will get failed in 12^th exams?

IO tries to put stress over candidate by asking questions like this. Don’t lose hope in this situation. Just reply “Sir, I have given my best in all subjects in board exams. I will pass, for sure. But still if I will face any backlog, then I will clear the backlog and will appear for SSB again and will clear it next time.” Never leave any task due to obstructions.

What do you do to regenerate morale in tough times?

Everybody faces hard times in his life. And NDA candidates have just learnt the way of tackling day to day situations. To know the internal boldness of a candidate, IO asks this question. The perfect way to answer this question is to analyse yourself. Some people aim at the goal and regains the confidence to face obstacle on the path. While some take suggestions from close people to re-ignite the confidence.

What your girlfriend expects from you?

Listen the question calmly before replying. He is not asking “Do you have any girlfriend?” Rather he is acting to be sure that you have a girlfriend. Mentally weak student will get trapped in it. Just go straight and reply that you don’t have any girlfriend as this is the time when you have to focus on your career.

Have you ever had a fight with any friend or classmate?

Remember, fighting is not a way to solve any situation. Fighting with your close people replicates problems. But in case of any mismatch in views or misunderstandings, Gentle discussions can solve the problem.

Why did you drop 1 year after 12^th class? Isn’t it a wastage of time and money?

Candidates who have dropped after 12^th for coaching, can face this question. You have to answer like, after discussion with my parents and elder siblings, I decided to devote 1 year in preparations to gain a good opportunity for furnishing my career. I am sure, my hard work will pay.

If you are dedicated to your coaching, then why are you trying for the Armed Forces?

The above question will be followed by this question. You can tackle it by saying that, engineering / medical stream is as good as an opportunity for joining the Armed Forces. The Armed forces are searching for a suitable person for this job. If I will be chosen for it will be an honour for me.

What will you do is you lose all opportunities after 12^th?

“Never give up”. If you lost all opportunities after 12^th then you will prepare hard for the next attempt of opportunities and will surely grab the suitable one. Opportunities are never served ones, if you have confidence, you can generate opportunities again.

Tell me 5 things that you have learnt from your father.

Here, your self-introspection is analysed. There are some common things that a person learns from his father, like caring, handling responsibility, sacrifice, commanding etc. Children of Armed Forces personals can add punctuality, discipline, etc.

Who motivated or directed you to choose military as your career?

There are several people around you who motivated you to join Indian army. Your parents, grandparents, sibling or any relative serving in the Armed Forces can be a motivator.

Tell me some areas where you prefer your parent’s advice and suggestions

All NDA candidates are not too experienced to handle all situations be themselves. To answer this question, admit it that you still prefer your parent’s advice in many areas like studies, money management, outdoor tasks like applying for Adhaar card, driving licence etc. and discuss matters with them. Simultaneously trying to get self-dependent by learning experience.

Note: – The above questions are followed by their suggestions that will help you to track your suitable answer. Please don’t copy these suggestions. Take help from suggestions and frame your answers. Your replies must match with your personality.

Recommended In 5th Attempt For Indian Army

By

SSBCrack

-

March 9, 2016

0

Recommended In 5th Attempt For Indian Army

Hello, potential officers. I feel extremely privileged to have the opportunity to walk you through my pursuit to join the Indian Army. My story started in 2012, I had cleared my NDA written and was all set to join the esteemed National Defence Academy. For this I didn’t want to leave any stone unturned and also took coaching. I still consider it as the BIGGEST BLUNDER of my life, the coaching made me too much conscious and anxious. It placed a mental block in my mind and as a result, I was not able to think freely. It made me an IMPOSTER that too a bad IMPOSTER of a military leader.

As a young Delhi chap, full of Josh, I went to Allahabad, got conferenced out, it was a shock. After couple of months, I visited Varanasi, got conferenced out again, the MENTAL BLOCK still haunted me and I felt a sickness in me. This sickness came due to my inability of being GENUINELY MYSELF, the coaching I received had put a veil on my real personality and transformed me into a PET PARROT who repeats what he’s told without using his mental faculty. I longed for Freedom, I wanted to free my mind of this bondage. Then I came across a book “My Appointment with a Psychologist”, don’t worry! Its free and you can download it here. This book explained in detail the psychological profile of a suitable candidate for the forces, I read and re-read it many times till its lessons were ingrained in my mind. I felt liberated as the confusion surrounding the SSB slowly faded and I felt confident that I can be what they are looking for.

I didn’t look back from then on, I was not a good leader back then, I lacked persuasion, decision making, managing men n material, public speaking, mental and physical stamina. In the past 3 years I worked extensively on developing my leadership potential . I participated in various competitions, organized events and served at various leadership positions at NCC, co-curricular clubs, class representative etc. I did a lot of reading – newspapers, books, blogs etc. I kept hunting for knowledge about anything and everything relevant to FAUJ. I did a lot of adventure activities at various esteemed institutes in the country which includes Rock climbing, mountaineering, paragliding, rafting, skiing , trekking etc.

Some say that taking coaching shows your interest in joining the forces. For some it’s the first hand experience of the SSB environment. I feel going to an institute is OKAY as long as you don’t get influenced too much by them, especially in the Psych tests. Having an experience in GTO and Interview is always a help. Even if you want to go for it, just keep one little advice in mind- Never compromise your true self, always maintain the originality of your responses and you are at the liberty to express the same responses in a better way. So if someone helps you in tweaking your responses and at the same time respects the originality of your response, make him your GURU.

Then in December 2015 I went for my third attempt in Bangalore, I was pretty confident this time as I felt I had done my homework. I was relatively at ease from the beginning. I did my psych test with 0% stress and for the first time enjoyed it, I myself was astonished by my performance, in WAT I was often left with 2-3 seconds to relax before the next word is projected. I did 35 SRTs only , I didn’t practice before and it was pointed out by the IO. My interview lasted for hardly 15 minutes, it went good. I gave to the point replies and he looked fairly satisfied. I blew it in the GTOs. I went for it with full and extra josh and enthusiasm than I naturally project. In PGT, our GTO told that Army jawans have finished this task in 18 minutes and that he expected better from us. I remember in the back of my mind, I smirked and thought, “ this task is not worth 18 minutes I’ll get it done in 15”. That’s it, then and there I became the victim of the stress that the GTO created by adding a time constraint. I was regulating almost everything, from the front, my tone and tenor were far from being polite, also projecting a bad body language (constructed eyebrow, palms down and directing), I openly showed dissatisfaction and lost my composure. For me the completing the task was paramount and I neglected the interpersonal relationships n courtesies. In GD, there was a guy sitting next to me who was way too dominant, he spoke constantly and interrupted everyone, this made me insecure. I gave in to the pressure and joined the chaos sponsored by him. Again as the heavens had decided to teach me a lesson, I was conferenced out for the 3^rd time. But something peculiar about this SSB was, I felt I just missed the bull eye by a little fraction and rather than being shocked by the result I kept pondering and introspecting. This helped me in zeroing into my grey areas and subsequently transform myself into a better being, more officer like.

Lessons That I learnt from 3^rd attempt:

Giving into the chaos is detrimental
Being in total control of your emotions in paramount
Cooperation and exchange of ideas make a good team player
GTO is a team sport
Good relation with group mates ensure cooperation on ground
Positive body language influences people
Calm and assertive people are accepted and heard to

As soon as I was conferenced out my mind was racing with all the mistakes I did, I introspected and discovered things that henceforth I didn’t give much importance to. I learnt about projecting a positive and widely accepted body language, worked on my tone and tenor, developed my patience while persuading someone, did more listening than talking, observed my friend’s body language and tone and pace of speaking and its effect on the group. I talked to my group mates, took their feedbacks, improved the grey areas, took some tips from them and at the same time maintained the originality of my responses, participated in GDs, practiced Psych tests, GDs, GPEs etc

I resolved not to ever give into stress. I read experiences of recommended candidates from online blogs and figured out the commonality i.e. staying composed and balanced throughout the testing and now I know that is what MATURITY really is. People all around us will keep on testing our patience and limit, giving into these cheapness by showing anger, frustration etc is a WEAKNESS. Keeping all the interactions positive and healthy helps in building long term and trusting relationships and this helps in generating cooperation on the GTO ground.

Then in Feb 2016 I went to NSB Coimbatore, there I hit the deepest low of my story. I was aghast at getting screened out. The reason for this was by the time I decided to speak in the GD the GTO signalled the closure of the discussion, my contribution towards the GD was 0%. However I took this failure as a reminder of my weaknesses and vowed to correct them before the next attempt. In the same month, I went to Bangalore. Got screened in, sailed through the rest of the tests acing it in the process and the rest is HISTORY.

Psych Tests:

These series of tests are testing your imagination and probing your thought process. In each test a STIMULUS is provided in terms of a Picture, a word or a situation. Our job is to let the stimulus sink in and then observe how our brain processes it. You’ll be amazed by the power of your brain my friend, let it do the dirty work of thinking, your job is to just paste the thoughts ditto on the paper. And for the brain to work freely it has to be calm.

1) TAT: I wrote all stories very spontaneously as I had not prepared for it this time, I wanted it to be as natural as possible. The Golden Tip- Revolve the stories around your life events, never make the Hero do something that you yourself can’t do in real life e.g.if you are a Cyclist, you are free to imagine a Triathlon but not driving a train out of the trap of terrorists. Keep in mind that 30 seconds on the battlefield could mean Victory or Defeat, so make a decision quick. Imagine a theme, give hero’s identification in a line, identify the situation in next 1-2 line, give the actions undertaken by the hero to solve the situation in the next 4-5 lines and finally give a positive future in 2 more lines . The story must project your OLQs e.g. Intelligence, sense of responsibility, courage, determination , mental stamina etc. And if you really are a leader in your domain, this test is going to be very enjoyable. Make a good blank story beforehand, relate it to your life, hobby, aspiration etc.

2) WAT:I put all my thoughts clearly n concisely, most of my sentences consisted 4-6 words only. The Golden Tip- Reading positive books helps in triggering positive thoughts, the more you read the less you are out of ideas so folks read on. One Para SF officer once told me, “The one who reads, LEADS”. Again 15s are more than enough to think and put down a nice thought, usually I used to be left with 2-3 s to relax before the next word flashed. Sometimes we leave a word or two, may be because no good thought had come up, best thing to do here is relax and focus on the immediate word rather than stressing about the lost opportunity. And that is true for life, for taking a good decision the mind must be calm and composed all the time. Stress exists everywhere and the moment we fall victim to it by giving it too much consideration, we tend to become indecisive. Think about it, how can a non living thing i.e. STRESS make you its slave. Break Free Warriors!!

3) SRT: I did 59/60. Ok I know it’s a scary number but it is possible. The Golden Tip- Practice SRTs on apps and books, time yourself and after finishing each test improvise the responses, make them shorter and crispier. Never give a response bigger than one line, in fact in a few SRTs I gave 2-3 word response only. Nobody is checking your grammar here, so put your actions separated by commas. E.g. 1.His company commander tells him to jump off a snowy cliff so he……..obeys……. 2. He was going to market and few miscreant s were teasing a girl so he……. Rescues girl, warns them sternly……..See here I could have put a bigger response like this- Intervenes, calls police, calls friends, with the help of others catches the miscreants, hand them to police, frees the girls, spread awareness of women help line, get CCTV installed in market, appoint a voluntary force to check eve teasing etc. I hope you got the point i.e. you can do a lot to solve a problem but the question is will you really do all that you wrote? They are seeking the most spontaneous response, so give them that. Writing long responses will eat up your time so write what you really gonna do . And yeah in TAT you are at liberty to give many action and solutions to a problem. Final word of advise is TREAT SRT and TAT differently. SRT demands short responses and the TAT demands more mature and long term responses, considering the past, present and future. There are no right and wrong answer, everyone acts differently in different situation. There are basically 3 ways to deal with any situation, one might compromise, other one might attack and another might retreat. Keep it in mind that each of these responses show equal level of intelligence so feel free to be GENUINE.

4) SD: I had prepared it beforehand and was able to do it within 15 min. The Golden Tip- Go to all the parties (friends, parents, teachers) personally and ask for their opinions about you. Then draft each party’s opinion in 2-3 pages and finally compress them all to 5-6 lines. All the opinions must be coherent i.e. none should contradict the other.

GTO:

The GTO tests the behaviour of an individual in group. Is the individual a team player? Is he cooperative? Is he a threat to the common good? Is he intelligent? Does his contributions take the group closer to their goal? Does he give up under stress? Can he deal with other candidates emotions and influence them? Is he dominating others? Is he courteous to his colleages Etc. These are most of the things that the GTO is probing a candidate for. To the repeaters I have a question, What if a WAR breaks out and your GTO group has to decide the action plan within a few minutes, Do you think INDIA will ever win the WAR that way? The answer is quite clear, the GTO is looking for the people who can cooperate under stressful situations keeping their composure intact.

GD: We discussed on 2 topics, a) Pollution b) Live-in relationships. I gave my unemotional opinions 2-3 times only in both the GDs. The Golden Tip- Communication is 80% listening and 20% speaking. While speaking never go beyond 30s mark, once you do that u make others insecure and they are naturally hardwired to be defensive to your opinion. Be open to others opinion and never show disagreement openly. You’ve got to be very courteous while talking. When you do that you will pass as a friend of everyone and that is the seed to effective leadership. Once your group mates realise that you are not detrimental to their survival they will cooperate with you and accept you as a well wisher. Keep your opinions short , crisp and full of content. Whenever you speak , your contribution must take the group FORWARD. Again a positive and friendly body language helps in your acceptance in the group. Keep check on your facial expressions as it distracts the audience from your words.
GPE:I wrote down a very concise plan, first I mentioned the problems then gave the plan in hardly 12-15 lines keeping time and distance in consideration. In discussion we developed a good plan, I helped in the process by creating consensus between the members where precious time was being wasted and kept a check on my tone and tenor and expressed myself as politely as possible. The GTO tried to pressurise us by interrupting again and again, by quoting the time remaining. But my group was very sane and did not become a victim of his tactics. Kudos to them!!
PGT, HGT,FGT, CT: This time I was very calm and composed in my approach and didn’t feel the need to shout my suggestions instead I kept on analysing the obstacle and as soon as I ‘d discover a solution I’d propose it very politely to my group members showing a very positive and friendly body language. The group accepted me as their defacto Commander. No I did not dominate them, no I did not shun away their ideas no matter how dumb they were, no I didn’t hinder anybody’s performance. All I did was showing respect towards them and their ideas and in return they showed respect to me and my ideas. Now its your turn to guess, Who got our ship sail out of the TSUNAMI? . It’s the GTO’s job to put pressure on you and distract you, if you do give into his tactics you are making the GTO the WINNER. It so happened that the GTO tried his level best to deter and distract me by hurling negative remarks, but guess what, I did not give a F**k!! And kept my focus on my job that was to get the team through the obstacles. Cooperation is the key here.
IO: I did 11, could have done more. Here the sequence in which you attempt matters. If you are spending more time on the ground and less on the obstacle , it shows you lack organizing ability.
Lecturette: I chose to speak on “ Declining Sex ratio in India”. Spoke pretty well. The Golden Tip- Decide within 10 seconds the topic then divide the topic into sections e.g. Intro, elaboration, causes, effects , future, conclusion etc. Now rehearse once over each section and nail it!!
GOR: This shows your team spirit, as in this test nobody has to use their intellect , the real personality of yours surfaces. If you have ever played a team sport , this test is a cake walk for you. Basic qualities usually projected in this test are Liveliness, Physical stamina, Sense of responsibility, Cooperation, Initiative and Team spirit.

Interview

This time the interview was by the book type, He asked about Education, Friends, Teachers, Family Hobbies , GK etc. Then the most important question, ”Why didn’t you make it the last time?”. To all the questions I gave concise and to the point replies without beating around the bush. An experienced IO once told me,” Always catch the bull by its horns”. Never bore the IO with the irrelevant , give him the CREAM. Again unnecessary body movements must be checked and a pleasant smile always helps. The IO sometimes might ridicule you, its his tactic of creating stress. Keep calm because its his job, he has no hard feelings. Never get into direct confrontation with him, it projects rigid personality. But still if you feel you are correct, reason it out very politely. He is at liberty to lose his cool, you are not.

That was my story. I am eagerly waiting for yours. Leave your queries in the comment section I’d be more than happy to help you all. In fact it will a thing of pride if I can help one aspirant make his dream a reality and thereby add one more Soldier to our armed forces. Keep preparing and work hard in the right direction, it might take long but the patience and perseverance will pay for sure. Success loves the WARRIOR who doesn’t leave the ARENA. All the best!

To crack SSB and AFSB interview, we recommend you to get “Let’s Crack SSB Interview” book from Amazon.

Download eBooks:

Meet First 3 Women Fighter Pilots Of Indian Air Force

By

SSBCrack

-

March 8, 2016

0

Indian is eagerly waiting to meet the first three women fighter pilots of the Indian Air Force. Our first three female fighter pilots of the IAF are getting training at Air force academy. (IAF) is training three women fighter pilots who will be commissioned into the force in June this year. It will for the first time in the history ofIndian military that women will be taking on the role in combat division of the three forces.

First 3 Female Fighter Pilots Of Indian Air Force

Flying Officer Avani, Madhya Pradesh
Flying Officer Mohana, Rajasthan
Flying Officer Bhawana, Bihar

On Tuesday, Air Chief Marshal Arup Raha announced that the IAF will get its first woman fighter pilot on 18th of June this year.

“As of now three women trainees have volunteered to join the fighter stream. They are under the second phase of their training. Once they complete their training and are at par with their male colleagues and the passing out parade is scheduled on June.

At present, all three women pilots are undergoing rigorous training in Hyderabad.

Asserting that all three trainees should get commissioned on that day and become the first women officers in the fighter stream, Raha added that subsequently they will go to the advanced jet training, and later proceed to the regular squads.

“I must thank the Defence Minister for having approved IAF’s proposal to induct women as fighter pilots and very soon on 18th June this year, the Indian Air Force will get its first woman fighter pilot,” Raha said at a seminar on women in uniform in the Army Medical Corps (AMC) here.

The IAF chief underlined that it was the AMC which first provided the opportunity to women to serve in the defence after which, the floodgates have opened for women to prove their mettle.

In March last year, Raha had said that women are physically not suited to fly fighter planes.

“As far as flying fighter planes are concerned, it is a very challenging job. Women are by nature not physically suited for flying fighter planes for long hours, especially when they are pregnant or have other health problems,” he had said.

Later he changed his stand, saying that he had “no doubt” that women could become fighter pilots.

To crack SSB and AFSB interview, we recommend you to get “Let’s Crack SSB Interview” book from Amazon.

Download eBooks:

8 Time Management Hacks Every 20 Something Must Know And Do

By

Simran Singh

-

March 8, 2016

0

Do you, from time to time, find yourself unable to keep up and to maintain the pace at which you work? Have you ever felt that the tasks to do are far more in number than the hours on a clock? Well, this happens to all of us, at some points in life. In this fast-paced world where we have too many things to do, managing our time can be a struggle. Research says that people who manage their time well are more productive and remain highly motivated towards completing their tasks. Being able to manage one’s time is probably one of the greatest skills a person can have and the sooner you learn it, the better. Being able to do this from right when you are 20 something can have pretty fruitful effects on your success later in life.

Following are some of the time management hacks that every 20 something (busy and caught up in the daily tasks and chores) must know and do:

Prioritize.
Ok, so you have a big assignment, an exam, a presentation and an important meeting coming up. All need to be done within a certain time period. It’s taxing and stressful to pay equal attention to all these tasks so to avoid the mental and physical strain prioritize your work. Put the important and the highly urgent ones on the top of your ‘to-do’ list and work upon it. Not only will you be able to do things in a proper and organized manner but also will be able to do justice to each task.
Make a timetable (a realistic one).
I know a few people who during the exam time make time tables hoping that they would manage their time and cover every subject properly. Now this is a good thing, to make a time table and to limit oneself to a particular task, however, being realistic while making a time table is very crucial. You can’t expect yourself to study/work for 10 hours straight and get fruitful outcomes. Even 3-4 hours of ‘quality’ work is more than enough and remember to give breaks to your mind and your body. It’ll help you in concentrating better.
Review your performance on a weekly basis.
Make a list of whatever work you were supposed to do and then see how much of it you’ve actually done. This way you will know and realise how many tasks you’ve completed and much work you’ve done to meet your goals. It’ll give you a reality check and make sure that you stick to the schedule and follow the plan/ time table that you’ve prepared for yourself. Once a week passes by, make another plan for the following week. It acts as a great motivator.
Set deadlines to each task.
Time yourself when you are doing a task. For example, if you are working on a presentation and you feel it’ll take you 4 hours to make it then limit yourself to 2 hours. You’ll be amazed that you usually would be able to complete the task within the deadline you’ve set for yourself.
Separate time for tasks which require different mental alertness.
In a day there’s only so much that you can do. After working for hours your mind and brain will just give up and it’s not very advisable to do things that require mental alertness and strategic way of working, for that that period of the day. So, while you are mentally charged up do the tasks that require that much mental activity and save the easy/ not difficult tasks for when you are mentally exhausted.
Do that ‘one important thing’ of the day.
You’ll always find yourself burdened with a dozens of tasks in a day, however, there be that one thing that is highly important and must be done. So do it. Every day limit yourself to do 1-2 most important tasks and then do the tasks according to your priority list. Don’t keep the important tasks in the backlog.
Write it all down.
Take the post its sticky notes and on each post it write down the tasks that are in your backlog, the tasks that you’ve just started, tasks that are half completed, tasks that are almost done and lastly tasks that you’ve completed. This will give you a holistic view of much work you have done and still have to do. You can use this list to set your time table and deadlines.
Don’t compromise on your sleep.
Compromising on one’s sleep seems to be the favorite and most common alternative when one is running out of time but needs to get work done. When you are 20 something you might be able to pull this off however this often leads to major disorders and problems at later stages in life. Moreover the attention level and the effectiveness of the work output is also compromised. So give your mind and body the sleep it requires.

To crack SSB and AFSB interview, we recommend you to get “Let’s Crack SSB Interview” book from Amazon.

Download eBooks:

Also Read :

5 Best Military Video Games To Play

By

SSBCrackExams

-

March 8, 2016

0

Hello, Warriors. With the digital revolution spreading its roots in India, video games are a much-hyped thing among Indian youngsters. There was once a time when we were extremely happy playing DOS games- Dave, Super Mario Brothers and Contra, in particular. But as the revolution spread, our demands increased and so did the graphics of the games.

Among these, the military video games are commonly listed among the most highly-anticipated releases each year. With their picture-perfect realism and high-stakes, action-packed gameplay, these games allow players to enjoy a hyper-realistic wartime experience right in the safety and comfort of their own living room.

So, without wasting time anymore, here I bring you the top 5 best action-packed military games to play this year:

Note: This is a compilation of digital video games from my own point of view & experience and does not reflect and rankings by anyone or whatsoever.

Call of Duty – IMDb Rating: 8.8 Released In: 2003

Call of Duty (COD) was a game-changer that took first-person shooters to the next level at its release. You play as three different Allied nations: the Americans, the British, and the Russians. From 1944 to 1945, you must answer the call of duty and defeat the domination-bent Germans. The game takes place during World War II with a concentrated focus on the infantry and combined arms divisions with an immersive story and an outstanding wartime experience.

Battlefield 4 – IMDb Rating: 8.3 Released In: 2011

This is the only non-COD game in the list. Players step into the role of the elite U.S. Marines. They will experience heart-pounding globe-trekking single player experience with a multiplayer system that’s second to none. It was recorded as “the biggest first-person shooter launch in EA history” at the time of its launch. A multiple award winner, including the 2011 IGN People’s Choice Award for Best Shooter, this game is a must play for the awesome wartime experience.

Call of Duty: Black Ops – IMDb Rating: 8.3 Released In: 2010

COD: Black Ops features a cinema-like experience thanks to its ground-breaking graphics. Set in the 1960’s during the Cold War, Black Ops focuses its story on top secret CIA black operations being carried out behind enemy lines. Former Marine Captain and CIA operative Alex Mason, upon interrogation by an unknown party, recounts his violent experiences with the Bay of Pigs, a radical Soviet conspiracy, and the Vietnam War.

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 – IMDb Rating: 8.1 Released In: 2011

This game revolves around the invasion of Russian Federation of the U.S., as well as Europe, including England, France and Germany. Featuring a rollercoaster pace and a killer multiplayer experience, Modern Warfare 3 might not have the best narrative as far as storylines go, but it delivers a fun and exciting punch in the gut for first shooter enthusiasts. The graphics may seem dated by today’s standards, and they are, but they effectively sell the superb level design and wartime grittiness the game’s makers intended.

Call of Duty: Black Ops II – IMDb Rating: 8 Released In: 2012

Set in 2025, new unmanned machines have been taken over by Nicaraguan terrorist, Raul Menendez, forcing the U.S.A. to take action. COD: Black Ops II is one of the most successful titles in the popular Call of Duty franchise. It features a complex campaign narrative that shifts between two points in time – the Cold War-era and the year 2025. Unlike other titles in the series, the narrative in Black Ops II is actually affected by the player’s in-game decisions, so the decision to shoot someone suddenly has an added weight to it because the player won’t know how it will affect the story. Black Ops II is one of the top military games of all time because it offers a great story with great graphics and outstanding replay value.

Do you have any more games in mind that features the best of experience? Share it in the comments, pick yours and get gaming!

To crack SSB and AFSB interview, we recommend you to get “Let’s Crack SSB Interview” book from Amazon.

Download eBooks:

First Woman Pilot Of IAF – Flt Lt Harita Kaur Deol

By

SSBCrackExams

-

March 8, 2016

0

Hello Warriors, wish you all a Happy International Woman’s Day. The first batch of women fighter pilots will be graduated from the Air Force Academy, Dundigal on 18^th June this year. So, this woman’s day, let’s talk about the first ever pilot of the Indian Air Force – Flight Lt Harita Kaur Deol.

Born in 1972, Flight Lt. Harita Kaur Deol, was a pilot with the Indian Air Force. She was the first woman pilot to fly solo in the Indian Air Force. Earlier, woman used to company their male counterparts while airborne.

Her first solo flight was on 2 September 1994 in an Avro HS-748, when she was 22 years old. Zipped up in her navy blue overalls and strapped to the pilot’s seat inside the cockpit of an Avro aircraft, she made history when she kissed the clouds at a height of 10,000 feet on that Friday morning. It was indeed a momentous occasion for the five-feet-two-inch tall girl and the Indian Air Force.

Two more women, Flight Cadets Archana Kapoor and Bindu Sebastian, did their solo flights on the Avro after Harita. There had been other female pilots in India earlier, but Harita was the first time a woman was flying for the Air Force.

She hailed from Chandigarh in a Sikh family. In 1993, she became one of first seven women cadets inducted into the Air Force as Short Service Commission (SSC) officers. She came from the Sikh community whose members follow the teachings of Saint Guru Nanak. The Sikhs are supposedly great warriors and stand for their integrity and dedication. Hence, was proved by Harita.

When the IAF advertised for eight vacancies for women pilots in 1992, there were 20,000 applicants from all over the country. About 500 qualified for the written examination held at Mysore, Dehra Dun and Varanasi. From each of these centres, 10 to 12 candidates cleared the written test and were put through a week’s physical training followed by a medical checkup. Only 13 candidates withstood the strain, pressure and competition and were inducted into the IAF’s transport fleet.

This also marked a critical phase in training of women in India as a transport pilots. After initial training at Air Force Academy, Dundigul near Hyderabad, she received further training at Air Lift Forces Training Establishment (ALFTE) at Yelahanka Air Force Station.

Talking about the family background, only 3 of the 7 women’s fathers retired as Army or Air force officers. The remaining girls’ fathers were either businessmen or professionals. Three women Cadets were from ex-NCC of Air wing. Before joining the Hyderabad Academy, two girls had already completed their Private Pilot’s license and one had completed her Commercial Pilot’s License.

However Harita died in an air-crash near Nellore on Dec. 25, 1996. She was one of 24 Air Force personnel to die when an Indian Air Force Avro aircraft, crashed near the Bukkapuram village in Prakasam district of Andhra Pradesh. It was Christmas Day and Harita was only 24 years old.

Sadly, very little is known about this young woman who made national headlines and is often quoted as a statistic in competitive exams. But what we can easily guess is that her tryst with the skies, however brief was filled with courage and fearlessness.

Though this brave woman is not alive, lots of Indian women have derived inspiration from her hard work and bravery and are anxious to seek a carrier in Air Force in spite of dangers lurking in the shadow in such work.

Are you up for it?

To crack SSB and AFSB interview, we recommend you to get “Let’s Crack SSB Interview” book from Amazon.

Download eBooks:

Meet Flight Lieutenant Nazia Nadaf (26), Inspiring Young Girls To Join Indian Air Force

By

SSBCrack

-

March 8, 2016

0

This story was first published on Tribuneindia

The uncommon thing

We can’t feel proud enough and salute this lady for choosing a career which would not be considered by most. She is a high flyer, literally. While other people dream of working on the 50th floor of a high-rise building, Nazia goes to work daily thousands of feet above the ground. She had the grit and determination to make her childhood dream come alive.

Through the looking glass

Nazia Nadaf’s love for flying dates back to her childhood. Coming from a defence background with a retired Colonel for a father, Nazia did not require much grooming or motivation to attain her goal. Love for her country and passion to serve in a defence force ran in her blood. She began visualising herself as a pilot when she was in school and lived to achieve her dream since. A computer engineer by qualification, Nazia refused offers from tech giants Microsoft and the TCS to pursue her passion for planes. With a commission in 2011 into the Indian Air Force as a transport pilot, Nazia feels her dream has just started.Life in the open skiesThere is one word that describes the feeling best – exhilarating. I am most at peace when flying. I love the open skies so much that they are second home to me; as if I was born to fly.

What next

To achieve the highest flying category and educate, motivate and inspire as many girls as possible for a career in the Indian armed forces. And be the best in whatever I do.

The lesson

Have anything on your mind? Just do it and give your best.

Take on Women’s Day

Along with honouring, felicitating the modern urban women on the occasion of Women’s Day, we must also focus on helping the women in our villages and the ones who have no access to education or technology to get their voice heard. This day is about equality and we will achieve it if we provide equal opportunities to our sisters in the backward regions.

To crack SSB and AFSB interview, we recommend you to get “Let’s Crack SSB Interview” book from Amazon.

Download eBooks:

Recommended For Territorial Army SSB Interview Success Story

By

SSBCrack

-

March 8, 2016

0

ssb interview experience territorial army

Following is the write up received from Jairaj Singh Bisht, a regular reader who was benefited from the information of this blog and got selected for the Territorial Army Commission. “I am describing my Services Selection Board experience for the benefit of others.

Territorial Army Exam Preparation eBook — Download TA eBook

JOURNEY

Our reporting date for Territorial Army Services Selection Board was 30th of July 2011, 2 PM at Bhopal railway station. However a major problem started on route to Bhopal only. I boarded the Punjab mail in Mumbai @ 8PM on 29th with an ETA of 9.30AM at Bhopal. On route a bridge collapsed at Bhusawal, and the train was delayed by 15 hrs. I was worried that my candidature would be cancelled as I would be unable to report in time. I called up my friends who were also reporting for Services Selection Board from Delhi, and asked them to inform the Movement Control Office and Services Selection Board . I also kept trying the Bhopal Services Selection Board number, but no one picked up. After trying the number for nearly 100 times I finally got thru at 9 PM (7 hrs after cut off). I explained to the duty JCO that I was delayed due to unforeseeable circumstances and would reach by 1 AM only. The duty JCO was very considerate and said that although the paperwork of the candidates was done and chest numbers assigned, he would make a special case for me and do it at 5 AM in the morning as the screening would commence at 6.30 AM. The JCO told me to spend the night at Bhopal station and report at 5 AM , however I insisted that I would report to Services Selection Board by 1 AM ( I didn’t want to take any chances), and asked him to leave my roll no and name at the gate and I would show my call up letter to the guard on arrival. He said that was ok and he would do that, but getting into the cantonment was my responsibility, as the CMP check ID at such late hours. I searched the train for any person who resembled a fauji and after 5-6 tries, by GOD’s grace finally found one who was also heading to Bhopal; he very kindly agreed to take me to the Services Selection Board at such a late hour. It was with his ID card and his company that the Military Police allowed me in to the cantonment. I finally reached the Services Selection Board at 1 AM (11hrs late) and the JCO true to his word had left my details at the gate and I was allowed to enter inside. My chest number and paper work was done in the morning. I had also on arrival at Bhopal station got it written by the station master that my train was delayed, so in case they need proof of the delay.

I am sharing this to let candidates know, that if they are delayed due to whatever reasons, don’t give up and turn back, but keep trying and reach the destination, those people at Services Selection Board are also humans and understand, some situations which are beyond human control. However, keep the Services Selection Board number which is in the letter handy, keep trying even if no one picks up, inform your buddies to inform the MCO and Services Selection Board that you are delayed and on route, get your ticket endorsed by the station master that train was delayed.

Services Selection Board reporting is generally at 7 AM or 2 PM at Movement Control Office, for 7 AM reporting screening is generally same day for 2 PM it is on next day. I was lucky that my reporting was 2 PM otherwise; I would have missed screening and lost out seeing this experience I would suggest it’s better to reach a day in advance especially for 7 AM reporting and stay in a hotel. Be careful about all your documents, they should all be there and in proper order, three candidates were sent back as they didn’t have proper documentation.

For our Services Selection Board , there was only one primary date and no absentee date, a must to check on call up letter.

DAY-1 (Screening Test)

Reasoning:

Consists of two tests of i.e., mental reasoning an mathematical ability of approx 25 minutes each, done back to back, Competition success review is a good source to practice from. Total of 100 questions, if u don’t know the answer skip it, do the ones that you know, and time permits come back to it later. If you can’t answer all questions don’t panic, I myself missed out around 10 questions.

PPDT (Picture Perception and Description Test)

There is a short break, which is followed by a picture test.

You are shown picture which is clear or blurred for 30 sec and you have to write a story within 4 minutes after a buzzer is sounded.

The picture we were shown was blurred.

It’s important to write a short brief story, nothing long or complicated, as one has to narrate it later. Describe the picture, the characters, what led to the situation and most importantly a clear positive outcome. Be positive in all aspects. Keep the story short as it’s easy to narrate and remember.

Narration & Discussion

We were divided in groups of 15, made to sit in a semi circle, and were then asked to go over our stories. There were three examiners who were assessing us, I didn’t go over my story again as it was short and simple and I had memorized it, as it was easy to do so. We all then were given one minute individually to narrate it. My narration was short, crisp, flowing and to the point, no stammering or blank pauses, that was very helpful, because after that all pandemonium broke loose. We were instructed after the last narration we had to discuss the story and come to a conclusion. As I was last to narrate, the fish market then took over. So much shouting and yelling, words were incomprehensible.

Conclusion

The assessors then intervened and divided us into two sub groups and gave both a choice of coming to a conclusion. the first group sobered down and came to a conclusion, when our turn came one gentleman went berserk and started screaming and shouting, flapping his arms violently and didn’t give anyone a chance to speak, I was disappointed with his behavior , but didn’t lose my cool, though he really pushed it. As it was expected due to his behavior we didn’t come to a conclusion, as no one got a chance to speak. As I was hardly able to give too many inputs in the group discussion, I thought my number was up.

Screening Results

After a while the results were declared and out of 78, 27 were screened in. From our sub group of eight only three were screened in. the guy who was extremely aggressive wasn’t selected. The conclusion I can draw is, it’s good to be aggressive but NEVER over do it, give others a chance. The assessors are seeing that. Even if u are unable to make inputs, due to the pandemonium, whenever you get a chance, make it crisp and sensible, than breaking into a speech. Although my contribution to the Group Discussion was limited, my narration was good. That’s why I feel the narration is important as the assessors see your fluency, thinking ability, command over language, reasoning and confidence, try finishing the story within the time allotted, and make it comprehensible, the examiner should not interrupt you and say next story please.

We were then issued fresh chest numbers. The subsequent tests would follow.

We then were made to fill PIQ (Personal Information Questionnaire), with all our details, family education, hobbies etc…Please be honest with this as the PIQ is the basis of you being questioned by the Group Testing Officer (Group Testing Officer) and the Interviewing Officer.

DAY-2 (Psychological Tests)

PPDT (Picture Perception and Description Test)

Consists of 12 slides with a picture shown for a brief moment 30sec, then u get approx four minutes and 30 seconds to write a story on it.
Same types of test like the picture story of first day except that you get 12 pictures and in the end you don’t have to narrate the story. Kept my stories simple described the picture, what led to it and a positive outcome. Almost all my stories had a sports/adventure theme. I described the protagonist as a positive person, part of a team, team player, and initiator. All stories had a team / buddy theme. NO RAMBO, NO SUPERMAN AND NO ONE MAN ARMY and no negativity. A positive mood and outcome was central to all stories.
The 12th and last slide was blank and we had to write a story from imagination. I wrote about my passion for cricket and I helping my team win a championship. Again the emphasis was me contributing and helping a team.

WAT (word association test)

We were then shown 60 words on a screen with a gap of 15 seconds, and were supposed to write a sentence of what we associated with the word. The word shown on the screen need not be a part of the sentence. For example for the word “love” I wrote “universal”, for “success” I wrote handwork, honesty, and resilience.

SRT (situation reaction test)

We were then given a booklet of 60 situations and were given approx 30 minutes to complete it. I wrote only 42 situations out of 60, if you can’t complete all 60 don’t worry, quality of your response to an adverse situation is more important than quantity. Most of my reactions had thinking, courage, discretion and resilience as response, again no Superman or Rambo response.

Self Assessment

The last test was a self assessment, we had to write briefly of what our parents, teachers, colleague’s thought of us, in first person as well as a self description of us, our strengths, weakness and areas we would like to improve.

Please note no watches are allowed.

DAY-3 (Group Testing Tasks)

Group Discussion

We were divided into three groups, eight were in my group. We had a group discussion first. We were given two topics one which we chose and the other which the Group Testing Officer gave us. Both related to current affairs. Discussion was for seven and a half minutes each. We had decided as a group we would behave properly, cooperate with each other and give each other respect and speaking time, as we had all seen what had happened in the screening. This was a reason why we did so well. Our Group Discussions went fantastically and we cooperated and gave respect to each other, we behaved like potential officers, and because of our cooperation we reached unanimous conclusions on both Group Discussions. Though some of us had divergent views, with rationalization and debate we concluded on a similar conclusion for both topics. I would say this was the defining moment of my Services Selection Board experience, I had been to two Services Selection Boards before, recommended once before and conference out once, but in earlier occasions we never had the camaraderie, we had this time. I think it comes with age and experience that team work is more important than individual aims. The army is so short of officers and there are so many vacancies that in the Services Selection Board you are not competing with the man next to you, but with yourself, better yourself. The man next to you is your buddy and if you all cooperate, every bodies chance of being recommended increases. Out of us eight, three were recommended; even the Group Testing Officer praised our cooperation and this set out tone for the remainder of the Group Testing Officer tasks.

Military Planning

We were given a map, and multiple objectives to solve in a limited time period. We all decided on the priorities of the emergency, and how we would divide ourselves into sub groups to achieve all collective tasks. Again we showed a lot of team work and civility to each other and solved the problem. I was amazed how when a group works in a calm, cooperative manner, the tasks is so easily solved, rather than it being reduced to a fish market. The group nominated me to present the plan to the Group Testing Officer.

Obstacle Race (snake race)

We were given a rope (snake) which we all had to carry over a series of obstacles, as a group. We did it successfully helping each other out. Two of my buddies were very cooperative helping the others out where they fumbled, they did so selflessly, and both were later recommended, but of course they performed in other tasks also.

PGT (Progressive Group Task)
A series of obstacles to be completed with a load, following certain ground rules. We cooperated well cleared the first two obstacles and on the third ran into problems. for once my mind went blank and I had no clue/ suggestion. however one of our buddies saved the day and came up with a brilliant suggestion. In a situation like this it’s important to take a moment out of the pressure cooker and think calmly, like this buddy of ours did.

HGT (Half Group Task)

We were divided into groups of four, basically halved in strength, the Group Testing Officer told us that in a big group, some people being reserved aren’t unable to contribute so in a smaller group, they are more likely to. He was right, four one of our buddies who was the quietest in the lost, stole the thunder and made us complete the task in around two minutes. A good example for all that you do get a chance.

Lecture

We were then given individual lectures cards randomly and had to speak on a topic we chose, out of four on the card. Time three minutes, I spoke on my topic with confidence, clearly stating facts as they were and solutions recommendations on the topic assigned. I had done a lot of reading as preparation three newspapers a day (especially edit section), news channels and of course competition CSR, Manorma year book, so I was very comfortable with all four topics which I could have chosen from.

DAY-4

Individual Obstacle

Horribly wet day with a tremendous downpour which wouldn’t seem to subside. We had our individual obstacles that day. Earlier one guy from a different course had broken his arm, so our collective mood was somber.
The Group Testing Officer sprang a surprise and reversed the order this day, so I being the last chest no, thanks to my late entry, was the first to go. I have done obstacles before, but for the first time I was a bit afraid, coz of what had happened to the guy before us, and the ropes and ground were very slippery. I just blanked my mind out to the fear and said just do it, if you feel fear the best thing is to overcome it. I slipped and fell of the first obstacle pretty badly, but I picked up myself and continued, I again slipped on the fourth obstacle, but again picked up and continued, the balancing beams I failed once but didn’t give up, till I completed it. I was on the 10th obstacle when the Group Testing Officer blew the whistle, but I came down only after completing it. As it was wet and slippery out of us eight only four completed all obstacles, however even those guys slipped, failed on the first attempt on a few obstacles, but they kept trying. I feel the Group Testing Officer sees courage and determination more than how many obstacles you complete. One buddy fell horribly in the double ditch, but he stilled picked him up and finished the course.

Command Task

We were all turn by turn appointed as individual commanders, and given a obstacle to clear with two helpers, whom were to be chosen from our buddies. This is where we all cooperated and saw to it that everyone was called as a helper at least twice. I did my command test comfortably. Important to keep a cool mind and logical thinking.

FGT (Final Group Task)

A final obstacle was given to all of us a united group, which we completed easily as by now we were all pros. in all tasks I gave suggestions, contributions, help, I was totally involved and not a fringe player, however I would say I had some brilliant buddies, who made it all seem so simple.

The Group Testing Officer was very pleased with us and told us twice this is one of the best batches I have seen, not on individual brilliance , but on cooperation and team work. I was very happy with my group as I was very worried we would splinter up as people had during the screening. the other important thing was, there were three buddies from Calcutta and three odd us from Dehradun, we could have so easily broken into groups , but such a thing never came up, we all cooperated with each other. There was a Sikh gentleman from Dehradun who was the moving force he had everyone in peals of laughter with his humor. The tasks finish by 1230 PM and you have the rest of the day with your buddies. This is the time for real bonding, we all kept as a group and went to town as one, and this showed in our group tasks. Very important to gel as a group, and not to splinter or break apart.

Interview

Interviews started from the second day, but again I was last to be interviewed on the penultimate day. Interview lasted 40 minutes; questions asked were from the Personal Information Questionnaire, I had filled, about my education, family, hobbies, sports, work profile. Then I was asked questions on general knowledge/current affairs. Topics covered were Palestine, Sri Lanka, and computers. I answered all questions correctly. Thanks to my reading. I would say CSR is very important as almost 90% topics are covered there. Go through it with a sieve.

I would like to add some of my buddies couldn’t answer some of the questions , but they were still selected , because when they didn’t now an answer they honestly said , I am sorry sir, I don’t know the answer. No beating around the bush or giving false answers. The Services Selection Board wants us to be soldiers not Einstein’s or noble prize winners.

LAST DAY

The last day was the conference. Again the order was reversed, and I being the last chest number went first. All the officers were in uniform now and were seated in a semi circle. The Interviewing Officer asked me how my stay was and any thought I could have done better. I was honest and told him in the progressive group task, in the final obstacle I went blank. He then asked me any recommendations. I said no sir (in my last Services Selection Board when I was conference out I had given some recommendations, but Maj Surender Singh had chided me, boss no recommendations in Indian army, keep your mouth shut.

He again asked me no recommendations? Are you sure? He was hoping for something, but my lips were sealed for posterity.

As they say waiting is the worst part. We waited for an hour after the conference was held. Had lunch or whatever we could shove down our throats. We were led into the examination hall where a Major appeared before us and gave us a pep talk on how if you are not selected you are destined for better things in life, and how the army is not the end of the world, a sick sense of déjà-vu, basically he was trying to comfort us, batches before us had been washed out. however I was certain some of us salmons would make it to spawn, had swam so many seas, against the tide, dodged so many bears, at least some of us deserved bliss. He then announced the results, five of you have made it, I will give the results in reverse order, when I call out your chest no, stand up repeat your roll no and name. Chest No 27………I got up said my roll no, but almost choked on my name. And most importantly I thanked GOD; I almost didn’t make it to Bhopal.

This is a very touching time as you have made it but most of your buddies haven’t which is very saddening. I didn’t go overboard in rejoicing keeping their sentiments in mind, kept things low key, alas my brother also didn’t make it, so I had very mixed feelings. I had also been conference out once so I knew what one goes through, taking the long unending journey home.

The reason I made it was not because I was better than them, but b’coz certain things clicked for me which didn’t from them. That’s why keep trying. In the words of Freddy Truman, “when u give up, you really don’t realize how close u were to winning”
there were so many guys I was sure of making it who didn’t, chest no’s 23, 20, 19, 17, 14, 11, eight. I just hope they keep trying and don’t give up. I hope I am an inspiration, if I can make it so can they and I am sure that is the story in most Services Selection Board, they are so many fantastic guys who don’t, keep trying THE DOOR WILL OPEN.

A few things I kept in mind

Have a preliminary check up before Services Selection Board , in case you may need corrective measures for example something as basic as wax in the ears can get a TR (temp rejection). I saw an ENT guy before I went for Services Selection Board.
There is a temptation to drink and celebrate after you have cleared the Services Selection Board , don’t do so, not only is it against the rules, but don’t screw your medicals by consuming alcohol, you have come so far be patient.
They key to success was the group that I had, which was super cooperative; the sum of a team is greater than its individual parts.
Studied and worked hard on GK and current affairs, three newspapers and I repeat again, CSR.
Most importantly I didn’t give up, just two months before I had been rejected by Services Selection Board Allahabad. I told myself I will come back stronger.”

(Published by the team of TERRITORIALS)

AEC 123 SSB Interview Date

NOTIFICATION

EXAMS UPDATE

About Us