The following is list, in order of merit of 520 candidates, who have qualified on the basis of the results of the Written Examination held by Union Public Service Commission in 9th September, 2018 and the subsequent Interviews held by the Services Selection Board of the Ministry of Defence for admission to the Army, Navy and Air Force wings of National Defence Academy for the 142nd Course and Naval Academy for the 104th Indian Naval Academy Course (INAC) commencing from 2nd July, 2019. For detailed information regarding the date of commencement of the above courses, please visit the websites of Ministry of Defence i.e www.joinindianarmy.nic.in, www.nausena‐bharti.nic.in and www.careerairforce.nic.in.
The results of Medical Examination have not been taken into account in preparing these lists. 3. The candidature of all the candidates is provisional, subject to their submitting the requisite certificates in support of date of birth and educational qualifications etc. claimed by them directly to the Additional Directorate General of Recruiting, Adjutant General’s Branch, Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence (Army), West Block No. III, Wing-1, R. K. Puram, New Delhi-110066 wherever this has not already been done and not to U.P.S.C.
In case, there is any change of address, the candidates are advised to promptly intimate directly to the Army Headquarters at the address given above. 5. The result is also available on the UPSC Website at http:// www.upsc.gov.in. Marks of the candidates will be available on the Website after 15 days from the date of declaration of final results.
A young and brave Indian Navy officer Lieutenant Commander Arjun Nikam lost his life today after fighting with bone cancer. The Lt Cdr Arjun Nikam was a naval aviator and a qualified diver. The armed forces community is deeply saddened by this supreme loss. Our sincere sympathy for his family and friends. Jai Hind.
My name is Aryan. I got recommended from 12 SSB Bangalore for Indian Naval Academy. I appeared for the NDA written exam for the first time in September 2017. I failed in that exam. The next time I appeared for the exam in April 2018, I failed again. But the success story of other boys on SSBCrack.com kept me motivated and I knew that one day my hard work will pay off. And finally, I succeeded in my 3rd attempt of the NDA written exam. I knew that this was my first and the only chance to make it.
CARPEDIUM. I utilised every bit of time and made a perfect strategy to get recommended. Surely, the success story of other candidates helped me in making a perfect strategy. Finally, I appeared for my SSB and cleared it in my very first attempt. My suggestions for others is if you have not done well in any single test of SSB then don’t lose hope because there are a lot of tests and you can show your worth in any of it. So don’t lose hope and give up trying. Especially my GTO task wasn’t as good as I expected it to be but I made it clear that I am going to do very well in the interview. Same happened, I did well in my interview and here I am recommended. They are the Selection Centres, not Rejection Centers so be yourself and you will get through.
A Gentlemen Cadet of Indian Military Academy (IMA) Amul Rawal lost his life as he fell into a gorge here during a routine night navigation exercise in the mountains on Tuesday. “Amul Rawal sustained a head injury and was given immediate medical attention on the spot. He was rushed in an ambulance to Military Hospital, Dehradun but was declared brought dead on arrival,” said IMA. This exercise is conducted every term for Gentlemen Cadets of the second term at the IMA.
Rawal was an ex-NDAcadet who had joined IMA in January 2019 after three years of training at National Defence Academy. A procedural court of inquiry has been ordered in the matter. (ANI)
Vela, the fourth Scorpene class submarine being constructed by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited for the Indian Navy, was launched today, on 06 May 2019, by Mrs Veena Ajay Kumar, wife of Dr Ajay Kumar, IAS, Secretary Defence Production, who was the Chief Guest on the occasion. VAdm AK Saxena, CWP&A was also present during the launching ceremony. This event reaffirms the steps taken by Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Ltd (MDL) in the ongoing ‘Make In India’ programme, which is being actively implemented by the Department of Defence Production (MoD). The submarine was towed to Mumbai Port Trust, for separation from the pontoon, after which she will undergo rigorous trials and tests, both in harbour and at sea before delivery to the Indian Navy. The contract for the construction and Transfer-of-Technology for six Scorpene class submarines in series, has M/s Naval Group (formerly DCNS) of France as ‘Collaborator’ and are being built by MDL.
Cmde Rakesh Anand, Chairman and Managing Director, MDL said on the occasion that with the launching of the P15 B Destroyer ‘Imphal’ on 20 April 2019 and the, launching of Vela on 06 May 2019, were indeed some of the major events for MDL so far this year.
Presently Eight Warships and five submarines are under construction at MDL. MDL is one of the India’s leading shipyards with a capacity to meet requirements of the Indian Navy.
The Scorpene class of submarines can undertake multifarious tasks typically undertaken by any modern submarine which include anti-surface as well as anti-submarine warfare. The transfer of technology involves appropriate technical support by Naval Group to MDL in the field of construction, integration and tests of the submarines in India which is achieved through transfer of technical data package to MDL through information system as well as on job training to MDL’s personnel on critical technologies.
Leveraging the experience and the transfer-of-technology of the Scorpene project, with enhanced and upgraded infrastructure, MDL, is ready for undertaking the construction of the future submarines.
Indian Air Force has published the AFCAT marks today after the declaration of Jammu AFCAT results. Candidates who have appeared for the AFCAT 1 2019 exam can check their AFCAT marks through individual login. AFCAT 1 2019 was conducted by CDAC on behalf of Indian Air Force, the online exam was conducted on 16th and 17th Feb 2019 except in Jammu. AFCAT consist of 300 marks and candidates can check how much marks they have scored in AFCAT and EKT 2019 at AFCAT CDAC website. AFCAT 1 2019 cut off is also declared, candidates who have cleared the AFCAT 1 2019 cut off marks will get the AFSB interview call up as per their selected venue and dates which can be selected through official portal.
Official Statement: AFCAT 01/2019 (Supplementary) Jammu (J&K) results have been declared and are available for viewing through individual login. AFSB Date and Venue selection is available in your login.
AFCAT 1 2019 Cut Off Marks Official
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How To Check AFCAT Marks
Visit AFCAT CDAC website.
Click on the candidates login.
Select AFCAT 1 2019.
Enter your email id and password.
Click on marks.
If you are qualified, you can select the AFCAT AFSB interview date and venue.
AFCAT 1 2019 exam was conducted online by CDAC on behalf of the Indian air force on 16th and 17th Feb 2019 Saturday and Sunday across the country at various online test centres. AFCAT 1 2019 was conducted to find the potential future air warriors into flying, ground and technical branches of the Indian air force.
Exam
Cut Off marks
AFCAT 1 2019
133 out of 300
EKT 1 2019
50 out of 150
Indian Air Force has published the AFCAT marks today after the declaration of Jammu AFCAT results. Candidates who have appeared for the AFCAT 1 2019 exam can check their AFCAT marks through individual login. AFCAT 1 2019 was conducted by CDAC on behalf of Indian Air Force, the online exam was conducted on 16th and 17th Feb 2019 except in Jammu. AFCAT consist of 300 marks and candidates can check how much marks they have scored in AFCAT and EKT 2019 at AFCAT CDAC website. AFCAT 1 2019 cut off is also declared, candidates who have cleared the AFCAT 1 2019 cut off marks will get the AFSB interview call up as per their selected venue and dates which can be selected through official portal.
Hey there future young officers, I am Cyril Saji and I got recommended for the Indian Army through TGC-129 (2019) in my 2nd SSB attempt. SSBCrack has helped me throughout the years with its posts and the success stories of other aspirants who like me have attained their objective what they set out to achieve So its even my duty that I do the same and may just randomly end up helping my successors the same way as my predecessor did.
My SSB journey or if I may, my dream to join the forces did not start or end in a few months but was all a series of decisions and events that followed from my 10th (that’s when I decided that I wanted to earn those OGs one fine day)
My success story is divided into 4 parts
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ROAD LEADING TO SSB
SSB ATTEMPTS
SSB ATTEMPT NAVY (CONFERENCE OUT)
SSB ATTEMPT ARMY ( RECOMMENDED)
PERSONAL TIPS
THE NCC EFFECT
ROAD
LEADING TO SSB
Hailing from an army background and my dad
being the second gen officer, obviously I was preview to what the army as an
institution was and what an army life had to offer, but just like any other kid
I had no clue as to what I wanted to do when I grew up. It was after my 10th
when other officers and people I was surrounded with started asking me what I
wanted to do in life and to just dodge that question I told them that I wanted
to join the forces like my dad and his dad before him. But slowly and slowly
what started as an excuse to dodge the question thrown at me by others about my
future became a serious deal and that became my only aim.
Please do keep in mind that once you have
set a target, all the decisions you make from thereon should be all aimed at
hitting that target if not immediately then eventually.
So now that I had an aim and knew exactly
what I wanted I opted for science in my 11 , as it would help me in NDA exams
and also open the TES entry scheme for me. But after my 12 I wasn’t able to
clear NDA and due to some unseen circumstances could not apply for TES.
Then I had to make a decision whether to do
a normal graduation or a technical degree. I chose to go in for a technical
degree and let me tell you that decision was also taken keeping the forces in
mind as I wanted to keep the doors open for entries like UES(ARMY)(now
scrapped), UES(NAVY),TGC, SSC TECH,NCC SPECIAL ENTRIES and other NAVAL ENTRIES
LIKE GSX, PILOT/ATC/OBSERVER etc alongside the other available options of CDS
or NCC SPECIAL ENTRY(provided if the college had NCC in it) after graduation.
So I joined KARUNYA UNIVERSITY ( TAMILNADU ) as it was meeting all my requirements. Here I joined NCC in the 1st year itself which helped me earn my B certificate and my C certificate in the years to come. Learned a lot and had a lot of fun and enjoyed my college life. Also took part in student run bodies and participated in the college events and fest that helped me gain a lot of exposure, confidence and improve my communication skills with the masses. In my 4th year, I applied for the defense entries.
SSB ATTEMPTS
SSB ATTEMPT NAVY (CONFERENCE OUT)
SSB ATTEMPT ARMY (RECOMMENDED)
I gave a total of 2 SSBs one of both navy and army.
UES NAVY – NSB COIMBATORE – 02/02/19 – 06/02/19 – CONFERENCE OUT
It was my first SSB attempt and like any other fresher I was nervous and not that much prepared, but I made it through my screening and so did two of my college mates and the rest is history, neither we prepared nor we let anybody else prepare. But in the days to come, I understood how the entire procedure of SSB works and tried to participate and do the activities there with the best of my abilities. By the 5th day the conference I knew the points where I have messed up and didn’t expect to get recommended. So I was not dejected when I got conference out, but now I knew what I had to do and in which all aspects did I lag and I knew I had to work on them for my next SSB which was coming up the next month and yes that’s exactly what I did.
PREPARATION FOR THE 2ND SSB ATTEMPT:
Thetime table I followed is as
follows:
0700:1000 – SLEEP
1000:1300- NEWSPAPER(TOI,THE HINDU)
1300:1400-LUNCH
1400:1700- INTROSPECTION AND OTHER INFORMATION
1700:1930- GAMES
1930:2000-DINNER
2000:0600- GK, CA, BASIC TIME DISTANCE AND
VOLUME NUMERICALS
0600:0700- TOI E-NEWSPAPER
This was the timetable I followed rigorously for the next 25 odd days and trust me as the days grew nearer I wished that somehow there would be more hours in the day there was so much to cover.
SSB ATTEMPT ARMY (RECOMMENDED):
For this attempt, I had worked on my GK, CA, INTROSPECTION, TECHINCAL and basic TIME AND DISTANCE AND VOLUME QUESTIONS.
My reporting was on 8th March, but for me, SSB had started from 5th March itself from the time I boarded the train from Coimbatore ( the place where my college is located) to Allahabad (SSB centre). in the train I started communicating with my fellow passengers to get to know more about them, the train details(number, name, route), stations in the journey, distance totally covered from the boarding to the arrival etc ( just in case the interviewing officers asks me about my journey).
Then I reached the Allahabad Cantonment 7th evening and I was staying in the Cantonment just 500mts from the SSB centre, as soon as I reached the Cantonment and the guestroom I kept my stuff and went to play basketball( one my hobbies ) and also got familiar with the place like the names of the officer messes there, monuments present, and read about them and other places in the Cantonment ( just in case the interviewing officer asks what did I do after reaching the Cantonment (its always good to be proactive) )
SSB Allahabad
DAY 1 .
MARCH 8TH ( SCREENING):
Reporting was at 0600 hrs. TGC 129 , 325
candidates reported
GD – contributed 2 to 3 points
(Key: confidence, good posture, vocabulary, pronunciation,proficiency, sharp,
firm,crisp,focused)
Note: It is very important to give a very good narration, and listening to other candidates story as well. SCREENING RESULT 68/325
DAY 2
MARCH 9TH (PSYCH)
TAT : Attempted – all 12 ( keeping all the stories positive)(with components like whats the problem, steps taken to overcome that, and present-day scenario)
WAT – ATTEMPTED – 60/60 (The sentences were my first responses and to the point and simple)
I filled the entire answer-sheet given to me by the board.
DAY 2
MARCH 9TH (INTERVIEW):
As soon as my psych got over, I had to
report for my interview,which was taken by the deputy president.
He first tried to lighten up the atmosphere by introspective questions about me, my family, my strengths and weaknesses and trying to contradict my answers and trying to provoke me , but I remained calm and composed and answered everything with a sense of calm and an elaborate reason as to why I think what I just said.
Then he threw random CA questions at me and
since I was well prepared I was able to answer 7 of the 8 questions he had
asked
Luckily no technical/mathematical questions
or questions on my hobbies was asked. My interview lasted for some 30 odd
minutes.
Just remember one thing the interviewing
officer will try to get you tensed, panicky and try to pressurize you but
whatever you answer, be calm and don’t panic , your body language matters, also
for every answer you give, be sure you have real life examples to support the
same , and also the why , how , what, so, elaborate, type of questions
prepared for every response you give. Also when the IO asks you a question,
answer him in depth.
Example:
if he asks where have you studied?
Answer him: full name of school, Place, District, State.
DAY 3
MARCH 10TH (GTO-
DAY 1)
GTO is all on how you perform as a group. Remember in GTO you will be subdivided in a smaller group like 10 candidates in each group, and now you are not 10 individuals but a single unit/ individual. Do all the tasks together, do not be bothered about whether you are the first to clear an obstacle or the last, your only aim should be to make sure that your team clears the obstacle at hand.
GD:
There were two GDs
1st
topic was should there be a monitoring committee in India, if yes who is the
main , THE PARLIAMENT , THE JUDICIARY OR THE MEDIA ?
The 2nd topic was how can people of our country contribute to its development?
The main objective of these GDs is that you put across your views confidently and sensibly, there is no need to reach any conclusion, but the way you express and put across your point should be good. I contributed by giving at least 4 to 5 points in each GD with facts and figures to support my point.
GPE:
In this a
scenario was thrown to us with problems like a convict is escaping from the
jail , his accomplices are trying to bomb a village , the convict plans to
murder the inspector , poachers are trying to shoot down a tiger in the nearest
forest , one of the forest officials is shot and bleeding after a conflict with
those poachers , a giraffe has fallen in the well nearby.
So we had to
write our individual stories down in 4 minutes , but unfortunately I wasn’t
able to complete the entire story. After that we had a GD and had to come to a
conclusion and I was nominated by my group to explain the solution to the GTO
Try to find a solution that will kills enough problems in a single go and also use the natural surrounding like river , vehicles and also keep in mind the time and the distance factor and also keep your mind open for ideas to flow in and also be open to accommodate others’ ideas and yes, be practical.
PGT, HGT, FGT:
I contributed being the part of the team by giving logical solutions to the obstacles at hand , the angle of placing the log, phatta, rope tying etc. Make sure you look at the entire structure in the lava region (where we cant step on land) and apply your brain practically and effectively and clear the obstacle. There are multiple approaches and solution of the same obstacle so don’t be afraid to share your ideas or try something new.
GOR (SNAKE RACE):
Here I was the last person to clear all the obstacles as I was helping my group mates clear it first, make sure the heavyweight individual clear the obstacle first and the physically fit later. Move as a single unit and don’t be bothered about the time or how far ahead the other team is, just focus on your team and work as a team and clear all the obstacles and yes keep shouting the war cry given to you and motivate the team to do the same, show the josh in you and bring out the josh in others. “Josh kam nhi hona chahiye!”.
I was lucky as I knew all the 4 topics, I chose to speak on Indian army and spoke confidently, looking at everyone and smartly and ended in exactly the amount of time allotted to me.
INDIVIDUAL OBSTACLE :
We were given a time of 3 minutes to clear the 10 obstacles. I did 15 of them in the given time ie I finished 10 and repeated 5 again. For this you have to be quick , keep running once the time starts , don’t you dare jog or walk, chalk out a approach plan for each obstacle and at the same time be safe do not slide on the ropes while coming down , you will end up having rope burns.
DAY 4 .
MARCH 11TH (GTO- DAY 2)
COMMAND TASK:
This was one task in which the GTO tried to pressurize me . At first
he explained me the task at hand and asked me to call my subordinates. And I
found out the solution in 30 secs. But the GTO put some penalty on it and asked
me to find another solution, I took out another solution , he again put another
penalty and asked me to find another solution, I took out another solution , he
again put another penalty and asked me to find another solution, and also sent
back one of my subordinate and tried to pressurize me by reducing the time ,
but I wasn’t pressurized and maintained my calm and took out another solution ,
the GTO again put another penalty to it and this time I looked at him and
smiled and took out another solution.
So I took out 5 solution to the obstacle in 15 minutes all the while maintaining my calm. And the best part is after I was done the GTO was like “Cyril wasn’t it easy!”, I just smiled and replied it was OK sir. After that I was done with my GTOs and was looking forward to my conference.
DAY 5
MARCH 12TH (CONFERENCE):
On the day of my
conference everyone was getting out in 30 seconds , whereas my conference
lasted for 20 minutes, I was subjected to SRTs , CA questions which I very well
knew and answered them elaborately.
After the conference when the results were announced, hearing my chest number called was a feeling of achievement and fulfilment in itself.
PERSONAL TIPS:
The few things I would like to suggest are :
Be positive about everything
Be logical and practical
Keep calm and remain cool-headed
Be prepared in GK and CA
Participate in sports provided in the board
Be socially acceptable
Be physically fit
Have fun and socialize with your batchmates
Be motivated and motivate others
Share your past experiences with others and help the team grow
The first uniform I have ever earned and put on was the khakhi, the one with a green beret and a red hackle. I did justice to this uniform and served in it for 3 years, attending various camps and getting my B certificate and C certificate.
NCC Days
Being in NCC
taught the real meaning of unity and discipline, how all of us in a single
platoon are nothing but one unit having one individuality. All for one and one
for all , from all the ragda to the brotherhood we shared inculcated the
OLQs required in an officer without me even trying, it was all imbibed as an
integral part of NCC. Aspects like punctuality, rank hierarchy and following
the orders was all put in my system right here .
NCC has played a very integral part in my life in bringing me where I stand today and being a part of this organization and wearing that khakhi uniform was a privilege that I am glad, I was worthy enough to have.
The first video since he was discharged from hospital, here’s Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman taking pictures with men. This is likely sometime last month. Video from some Air Force groups.
Hello everyone, I am Ashish Kumar. Joining Army was no less an all-time dream of mine. This is about a long journey, a dream which came true after 1609 days, 10 attempts and every single second of dreaming a life less ordinary. This is a story of a kid living his own ways and story of a boy who ran the last mile to make his dream come true. Let me thanks my parents, family, friends, seniors, NCC platoon, sports teammates and everybody who were part of this journey. My heartiest thanks to Ankit Yadav Sir (My college senior, serving in forces) who was my role model and my mentor in this journey.
Let me tell you that nothing comes easy in life, and I do
believe that it is repeaters who know the true value of getting recommended,
and no repeater is repeater until he/she is screened out. Well, I will quickly
move through my attempts in chronological order from being conference out in my
first four attempts before graduation in which three being NDA and one TES.
Then I pursued Electrical Engineering (2014-2018) from NIT Kurukshetra and I am
sure there is no better institute than NITs & IITs. NIT Kurukshetra is
special in its own way, providing me opportunities to lead various teams. I was
part of 10 HR Battalion NCC and lead my platoon at several events. From being
national player of hockey and Kabaddi, I have everything on my PIQ which state
myself to be capable enough to cross SSB. I was Gold medallist of my batch too.
After my graduation I was conference out in UES, CDS, AFCAT
and screened out in SSC Navy and SSC(T). My second last attempt was in
Kapurthala in June 2018 for SSC(Tech) I was screened out. Let me tell you I was
working with Alstom ( France based MNC) and I got selected in Engineers India
Limited ( PSU under Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas). It was August 20,
2018 that I have to make a difficult choice, on this very day I have to join
this company and on this same day I had my CDS SSB at Allahabad. Unlike others
I chose to join EIL at least it fulfilled my parents dream.
Then was the time to make my dreams true. Well, for all those
repeaters I would say there are times when after each rejection we look out,
depress ourselves and find lacunae in ourselves which aren’t our weakness
actually. We guys have everything that army needs, all we need to do is stop
finding negatives in ourselves but to strengthen the strong points because
sometime to overcome the weakness it is important to strengthen your strengths.
I would say we need to practice a lot, a lot written practice, regular go
through with newspaper, developing reading habits, writing habits. And it is
very important to invest positively in your hobbies.
So, my concluding attempt was in 32 SSB, Kapurthala on 23rd
February 2019. All of my testing was very nice and I performed well to my
expectations. I would suggest to all aspirants that listen to the instructors,
listen to testing officers, before every task think what is expected out of you
and perform positively. Make friends and create memories with them.
I do remember a shot from my interview where he asked me, “Ashish, you have everything , you are working that too in Govt. organisation , why do you want to join army then.”, I have prepared this answer for last 9 attempts but I refused to myself and I told him “Sir, Ye dil manta hee nhi”. He said “well, then.” I answered almost all questions except few he asked me on my current novel. I was happy after the interview. GTO was great and I performed well carrying my team with me. There was 5 minute wait before my conference and I was asked two questions on permutation and combination: So how many total moves exist in game of chess and how many total matches will be played between 6 teams in a round robin tournament. I answered them and chairperson asked me with a smile, “What do you think , your chances are?”, I replied, “I believe I carry fair chances this time with a smile.”
I do remember sitting in the hall and waiting for the final results, then Technical Officer (Para-commando) came and told two of you got recommended. He called Chest number: 4 and I was on cloud 9. It was such a great feeling, tears of happiness, tears of burden proving myself were there. I got hugs from my fellow batch mates, few of them are going to be best friends of life. I wish I can see all of them in uniform.
It is a coincidence that I got selected with Chest No.4 and I got AIR: 4 in merit too.
Well, I would say to all my dear aspirants that it takes your dedication and sincere efforts to achieve your dream and it is about your Zidd to make everything true.
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