The situation on Coronavirus is going out of hand around the world. Over 1,800 killed so far in Italy, the worst-hit country after China, with a total number of cases hitting nearly 25,000. The coronavirus COVID-19 is affecting 162 countries and territories around the world and 1 international conveyance (the Diamond Princess cruise ship harboured in Yokohama, Japan). In India, the news cases are coming every day and there is a high possibility that more number of cases will be reported in India in the coming days. Centre government and state government are doing their best to control the spread of coronavirus and many public places are being closed. SSB interview is a place where candidates from different states report at one place, if precautions are not taken properly, things could go out of hand. Recently, services selection board SSB pushed an alert where it asked sick candidates not to report for SSB interview and also advised others to carry their own mask, sanitizer and medical gloves. There is no clarity if the SSB interviews will be cancelled or postponed as there is no official announcement made by SSB on the same.
As many candidates travel from different parts of the country which requires a lot of travelling and they might become prone to this infection.
A place like SSB should not take any chances when a lot of things in India are being closed until further notice.
Looking at the present situation, where top world countries are struggling with COVID-19, it is best of India to close down the places of public gathering for some time.
In the end, spreading the infection in the forces is the last thing we want.
As per the poll created on SSBCrack Instagram account, many candidates still want to attend the SSB interviews as per the dates and a few of them want it to be postponed for some time. As per our opinion, SSB interview should be cancelled immediately and fresh dates must be released once the situation is under control.
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2020 coronavirus pandemic in India by state and union territory
Indian army’s official website has published the cutoff marks for SSC tech 55 Men course. Based on the cut off marks, candidates are shortlisted for the SSB interview for the SSC tech 55 courses which are going to commence in Oct 2020 at OTA Chennai. Candidates who have applied for the Indian army SSC tech entry can check the SSC Tech 55 Cut Off Marks and find their name in the list of shortlisted candidates. Candidates are advised to select their SSB interview dates for SSC tech 55 by visiting join Indian army website. SSBCrack congratulates all the aspirants who are shortlisted for the SSC Tech 55 SSB Interview.
SSC Tech 54 Cut Off Marks
Least cut off marks 50%
Highest cut off marks 69% Mechanical Engineering.
Notified Vacancies: 175
Note:
If you are shortlisted then you are required to select the SSB interview date on join indian army website.
Candidates must note that for induction to Pre Commission Training Academy, after final selection, the minimum educational qualification is passing BE/B.Tech degree in the Engineering streams notified below at Para 3. To become eligible for induction into SSC(Tech)-55 (Men) and SSC(Tech)-26 (Women) course at Officers Training Academy (OTA), Chennai, Tamil Nadu, candidates studying in final year of engineering must ensure that he/she submits the proof of passing engineering degree exam by 01 Oct 2020 to Directorate General of Recruiting, failing which his/her candidature will be cancelled.
SSC Tech 55 SSB Update, candidates are getting the SSB interview dates for the SSC Tech 55 now.SSC (OCT 2020) Latest Update: SSB FOR SSC (OCT 2020) COURSES (MEN AND WOMEN) REMAINS SUSPENDED. IF ANY CANDIDATE HAS RECEIVED ANY DATE FOR SSB AS OF NOW, IT IS TO BE TREATED AS NULL AND VOID. FRESH INSTRUCTIONS ON NEW DATES WILL BE INTIMATED LATER. The Indian army has started rolling out the SSB interview dates for SSC- 55 tech entry and SSC- 26 tech women entry. Some of the male candidates who have cleared the SSC tech 57 cut off marks are getting the email notification to select their SSB interview dates. SSB dates for SSC 26 women will be rolled out soon. Candidates who have applied for SSC tech 55 and SSC tech 26 women entry can log in into the portal to check if they are shortlisted or not. Below are some details about the SSC Tech 55 and 26 SSB Interview Dates.
SSC Tech 55 and SSCW Tech 26 SSB Dates
Login to join indian army website with the same login you created while applying the SSC tech
Click on Select SSB interview date
Click on the respective entry, SSC tech 55, 26 in this case.
Choose an SSB interview date.
In case the batch is full, look for a different date.
Once the date is selected, it will reflect on the list in front of your name.
SSB Interview Preparation Material [ 100% Recommended]
“When life knocks you down and everyone thinks that you are over, that’s the time to get up and prove yourself”. Hello, friends, I am Pratham Singh, recommended from 17 SSB Bangalore for TES -43(Indian Army). This was my second attempt for ssb, my first attempt was for TES 42 at SSB Bhopal in which I was screened out, that screened out was very disappointing for me as I prepared very hard. And friends as you all know how it feels to return back home on the same day. But I never gave up, I did not lose hope. Then again I got a chance to apply for TES 43 entry. This time I worked really hard, I practised as much OIR sets and ppdt images as I can. I took the help of many books and materials from the internet. This time I understood that Mugging up things will not do.
I worked on my psychological Aspects and read about the world current affairs so that I get updated about what’s going on in the world so that I can do well in my GD and lecturette. Finally, I went to SSB Bangalore. I reported on 29 Feb. Out of 462, only 245 guys reported, and then we were nicely briefed about the procedure and our documents were checked. Next day we had our screen in test. OIR Test was very easy I attempted all 100 OIR questions. After OIR Test we went for our PPDT. I perceived the picture correctly and made the story. In the discussion, my narration was very good, and I spoke 2 or 3 times in the GD because as usual there was a fish market in the GD.
I stayed calm and in between kept my few points. After the test got over our results were announced and I got screened in. Out of 245 candidates 42 got screened in now I was chest no 8 . Then next day was our psychological tests. I did well in my psych tests, I attempted all tats, 59 WAT, all SD and 36 SRTs. I was a little afraid because I have only attempted 36 SRT. Then a senior from TGC entry told me not to worry because it is the quality that matters not the quantity. Then the next day was our GTO 1 day, I did well in all test, in PGT I gave my ideas frequently and helped the group. On the same day, I had my interview.
I dressed properly and went for my interview. My IO was very polite and he asked me questions from my PIQ, he asked me many questions on my goals and carrier options, some technical questions and some gk and current affairs questions. My interview went on until 30 minutes. After my interview, I was a little sure about my recommendation. Then the next day was our GTO 2 day, testing started with individual obstacles and I was able to do 9 obstacles, I left only 1. Then next was Command task.
I was called by 2 guys for assistance. My command task was a little difficult than others as I saw and as everyone told me. Then after the FGT, our testing was over. we relaxed and in the afternoon we went out to explore Bangalore. On the next morning, we had our conference, we packed our bags and went to the conference. My conference was good and io asked me some 2-3 questions and some gk questions that I was not able to tell in my interview then after the conference was over, we were eagerly waiting for our results.
There was a feeling in my mind that I can get recommended. Then an officer came and announced the results, and the first chest no he announced was 8 that was mine. I was so happy. It was a very emotional moment for me, I called my mother and informed her, words were not coming out of my mouth, I was almost crying with tears in my eyes. 6 out of 42 got recommended, then our officers and JCO saab came and congratulated us and we got our medical chest numbers. Friends this ssb was very special for me because this was my last attempt after 12 . I thanked God, my parents, my friends and everyone how supported me in my life. So do not lose hope in life and live your dreams, JAI HIND.
Having knowledge about Current Affairs and what is going on around you are a vital chance of proving your level of understanding and intelligence in front of Interviewing Officer at SSB. The way you express the information, the sequence of importance that you give to the news and how you discretise your personal views and create your own balanced perception on the topics is a very important thing that you must understand. Here is a list of the current affairs that you can go through at gunpoint as fast as possible. Just remember that this list never ends but this list is the priority list for you. Get your brains on board and have a good look. To those that attract your attention, have your own personal research and do maintain good notes of these. All the Best.
Current Affairs Topics For SSB Interview
The Women’s T20 World Cup and how our Indian team performed.
The draft recommendations passed by the nine working groups that are constituted after the recent Lok Sabha elections to consider new voting methods, capping the campaign expenditure of the political parties, online registration of new voters, etc.
The views regarding the CoViD-19.
Kerala reports the case of bird flu.
Nirbhaya Convicts playing with judiciary measures of India.
The crisis of the Yes Bank and how people (especially Smt. Nirmala Sitharaman, P. Chidambaram, etc.) are putting their points on it – understanding finance.
Nari Shakti awards and the POP of the OTA Chennai.
Madhya Pradesh Class 10 Social Science Exam paper calls PoK as “Azad Kashmir”.
A review on Protection of Rights and Safety of Women at Workplace and underlying Acts passed by the Parliament.
Victoria Memorial Hall in Kolkata to display a miniature painting of Rani Padmini – Learn who is Rani Padmini and why this news is important, what actually VMH Kolkata displays.
Sunehri Masjid in Peshawar, Pakistan allows women worshippers into mosque – something that occurred after 23 years of its history.
Trump replaces the White House Chief of Staff for the third time – Mark Meadows is strong among his defenders.
Ceasefire violations in Syria’s Idlib by Turkey – true or false?
What does the recent Supreme Court of India order reinstating virtual currency activities mean? Why is such currency problematic? What ecosystem does it make?
India shares two SARS-CoV-2 genome sequences with GISAID.
The US – Taliban deal and the case of this with Afghanistan.
20th Edition of Indian Film Festival at Bhubaneshwar.
Flipkart co-founder Sachin Bansal and his close family members accused of dowry harassment by his wife.
A brief history of Sedition Law and what it impacts on today’s politics.
USCIRF and its interference in Indian affairs to hear witnesses on NRC and CAA.
Iranian Prime Minister’s remarks about Muslim’s condition in India due to CAA.
N. S. Vishwanathan, one of the four Deputy Governors of RBI, seeks early retirement.
SEBI launched an app for airing investor grievance.
The elections of the Federal states on USA (Read about Joe Biden, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth Warren, Michael Bloomberg).
Companies Act for decriminalising offences – A nod given by Government to change.
4th Guwahati International Music Festival held in Guwahati.
India’s Unemployment rate rises to 7.78% in February: CMIE.
Facebook launches new campaign “More Together” in India.
Government allows airlines to provide in-flight Wi-Fi services.
City chowk in Jammu renamed as “Bharat Mata Chowk”. Circular road chowk in Jammu renamed as “Atal Ji Chowk”.
PM Modi’s visits to other nations – those planned and those which have been cancelled.
India tops ICC World Test Championship points table. Australia ranks second.
Dutee Chand wins 200m Gold at Khelo India University Games.
India approved as Observer of Indian Ocean Commission.
4th International Diabetes Summit 2020 started in Pune by Chellaram Diabetes Institute.
First ever Khelo India Winter games begin at Gulmarg in Kashmir.
Around 40.59 percent of the crimes related to the environment in the country committed in Rajasthan during 2014-16.
International Women’s Day observed on March 8th. Theme: I am Generation Equality: Realizing Women’s Rights. Aim: To bring together people of every gender, age, ethnicity, race, religion, and country in a bid to drive actions that will lead to a gender-equal world we all deserve.
Kerala Govt to Offer Safe Homes Rs 70,000 Aid to Inter-Faith and Inter-Caste Married Couples.
Google announced plans to open its second “Cloud” region in India in Delhi next year and help regulated industries such as healthcare and financial services as well as public sector organizations across the country to achieve their Cloud goal. Google launched the Mumbai region in 2017.
The three-day-long Namaste Orchha festival kick-started to promote tourism showcasing the rich culture and history of the town in MP. The festival was organized by Madhya Pradesh Tourism Board to improve the state as a leading tourism destination.
SpaceX to launch three space tourists to ISS next year.
Mizoram celebrates Chapchar Kut – the festival of the Mizos.
PM to participate in Jan Aushadhi diwas celebrations.
The Lok Sabha approves Mines and Mineral Laws (Amendment) Bill over the Delhi violence and other issues. Mines and Mineral Laws the Bill proposes to remove end-use restrictions for participating in coal mine auctions, and it will open up the coal sector fully for commercial mining for all domestic and global companies.
Bangladesh-based international development organization BRAC retained its position as the top NGO of the world for the 5th consecutive year.
The government of Jammu and Kashmir adopted a nine-pronged strategy to realize the goal of doubling farmer’s income by 2022.
US President Donald Trump signed an 8.3 billion US Dollars measure to help tackle the coronavirus outbreak killed 12 people in the US and infected more than 200.
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) organized the Fifth National Conference on Economics of Competition Law at the India Habitat Centre, New Delhi, on 6 March 2020.
Smt Amita Pandove was sworn in as the Information Commissioner, Central Information Commission (CIC). The oath of office was administered by the Chief Information Commissioner, Shri Bimal Julka. With her induction, the total number of Information Commissioners in the Central Information Commission, including Chief Information Commissioner, has gone up to 7.
The desi “Air Force One” will be ready to fly the President or Prime Minister by 2021. It is equipped with advanced missile defence measures. India has signed around $190 million to deal with the US for two self-protection suites (SPS).
Janez Jansa, an anti-immigrant politician, was elected as the new Prime Minister of Slovenia.
Ministry of Home Affairs has approved the automated facial recognition system (AFRS) for the identification of unrecognized bodies, missing children, and criminals. It was announced by the Union Minister of State for Home G Kishan Reddy.
The Fourth Global Ayurveda Festival (GAF) will be held at Kochi in Kerala from 16-20 May.
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has lowered the interest rate on PF deposits to 8.5% for the current financial year 2019-20.
Kobita Utsav, a poetry festival, is being held in Kolkata on 5 March. The festival aims to encourage the reading of Bengali poems among the younger generation. It will be held from 5-8 March. The festival was inaugurated by Eminent painter Jogen Choudhury.
Lok Sabha passed the amendment of the Direct Tax Vivad Se Vishwas Bill, 2020, on 4 March. The Bill was introduced in Lok Sabha by the Minister of Finance Nirmala Sitharaman on 5 February 2020. Aim: The amendment will extend the scope to cover litigation pending in various debt recovery tribunals (DRTs). It also provides an opportunity to settle direct tax disputes within the current financial year by waiving interest and penalty on their pending taxes.
The 4th Edition of the Women Transforming India Awards (WTI) is to be awarded on 8 March 2020, the International Women’s Day. The award ceremony is organized by NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform. The Women Transforming India Awards 2019 will be conferred by the Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.
“International Conference on Nano Science and Technology” (ICONSAT) is being held from 5-7 March at Kolkata. It was organized by the Department of Science and Technology (DST) Nano Mission that functions under the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Union Minister of Women & Child Development Smriti Zubin Irani released a book, titled “Chronicles of Change Champions” at an event held in New Delhi on 5 March. This book speaks about the advent of Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) programme in our country.
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has infused Rs.1.46 lakh crore in the rural banking system during the current fiscal.
ISRO launch of earth observation satellite GISAT-1 has been postponed due to technical reasons. Earlier, it was planned to launch the earth observation satellite on 5 March. ISRO has revised the launch date, and it will be informed in due course. The satellite was one of the key launches planned by the country’s space agency for 2020.
The Inter-Ministerial Approval Committee (IMAC) held under the Chairpersonship of Union Food Processing Industries Minister Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal approved ten projects in New Delhi. The cost of the project worth Rs.301.54 crore and a total grant-in-aid of Rs.67.29 crore has been sanctioned.
Gairsain was made the new summer capital of Uttarakhand. The announcement was made by Uttarakhand Chief Minister Trivendra Singh Rawat at the assembly session convened in Gairsain.
Mumbai will be hosting the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) session in 2023. The announcement was passed by IOC president Thomas Bach.
Jammu and Kashmir government has launched Student Health Card scheme in Jammu on 5 March. It was launched by Lt. Governor G.C. Murmu at a programme organized by Directorate of Mid-day Meal, School Education Department in association with National Health Mission at Teachers Bhavan Jammu.
The Union Ministry of Tribal Affairs (MoTA) reintroduced the Model Guidelines for Conservation, Management, and sustainable use of Community Forest Resources (CFR Guideline) under the Forest Rights Act, 2006. MoTA created a committee to examine and recommend CFR Guidelines under FRA. The committee will be headed by NC Saxena, a former member of the Planning Commission of India and of the National Advisory Council.
Luxembourg has become the first government to have made free public transport free. The move came with effect from 1 March. As per the move, buses, trams, and trains in the country became completely free of charge.
The Union Minister Jitendra Singh announced that ISRO’s Chandrayaan-III would be launched in the first half of 2021. A slight delay might happen in the launching of the third moon mission.
Pragyan Conclave 2020 commenced on 4 March 2020 at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi. It will be held on 4-5 March. The two-day Indian Army International Seminar is being organized by the Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS). Aim: The event aims to bring together a cross-domain national and international experts to deliberate on the complex subject of Changing Characteristics of Land Warfare and its Impact on the Military.
Services Selection Board has pushed an alert for all the defence aspirants who are going to attend the near future. As the Coronavirus spread is going out of hand and the numbers of infected people are increasing every day, as a precautionary measure, the SSB centre has pushed an alert for the candidates who are going for the SSB interview. The SMS alert from SSB Bangalore says:
Candidates with the symptoms of Coronavirus should not report to the SSB centre.
Any candidates found with such symptoms will be sent back immediately.
Such candidates must contact the board and the fresh dates will be provided to them if available.
All other candidates are required to carry a personal mask, sanitizer and medical gloves while reporting at the centre.
Medical Mask For SSB Interview: Get a basic mask from your nearby medical store, try to get 2-3 basic mask for yourself while going for SSB interview.
Sanitizer for the SSB Interview: Get a small sanitizer that you can find in the nearby medical store as well. A small sanitizer would be enough for your SSB interview. While using the sanitizer, rub your hands together, covering all surfaces of both hands, including between your fingers and up around your fingertips and nails. Rub hands together for 30 seconds to allow your hands to completely absorb the product and the hand sanitizer to completely dry.
Medical Gloves for SSB Interview: Medical gloves are the best way to stop the spread of COVID-19, use the medical gloves during your stay at SSB. Also, wash your medical gloves every day.
These are the precaution one must take while going in public places, defence aspirants need not worry about it, these are the precautionary measures taken by the SSB for the safety of all the aspirants and board members. One must adhere to the instructions and make sure you are not reporting at SSB if you are sick and have symptoms of the COVID-19.
Try to prepare for the SSB interview at home as much as you can, the preparation for the SSB is very much possible just by reading blogs, books and other material available on the SSBCrack. Thousands of candidates have cleared their SSB interview just by reading SSBCrack website every day. You can get the books like “Let’s Crack SSB” “Breaking the Code of SSB Psychology” “OIR Test and PPDT” “SSB Interview eBook Pack” for better preparation at home.
Make sure you are not roaming much in public places and keeping yourself safe from COVID-19.
Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.
Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.
In case of any delay in SSB interview, directly reach your board, for example if your SSB is in Bhopal, directly contact the SSB Bhopal through phone or email and get the latest update.
To prepare for the defence exams at home, do not forget to check our Online courses for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, TA, INET and more. Visit our website www.ssbcrackexams.com and prepare for your exams at home.
If you have your SSB interview scheduled in the near future and you are feeling under the weather, it is better for you to take rest and heal fully before appearing for the SSB interview. Recently, a few candidates were sent back home after SSB Allahabad found them sick with the common cold. As per a candidate who has been to SSB Allahabad recently commented on SSBCrack Instagram post ” Try to not go for SSB interview, if you have fever, cold or cough because they will check ur body temperature in the entrance and ask u to leave if found ill. Get recover totally, communicate with the allotted centre and go in absentee batch. In TGC 131 Allahabad, they asked 5-10 candidates to return without appearing in SSB. ” on the same comment another candidate replied that he was sent back after sneezing.
SSB Interview and Coronavirus?
Try to prepare for the SSB interview at home as much as you can, the preparation for the SSB is very much possible just by reading blogs, books and other material available on the SSBCrack. Thousands of candidates have cleared their SSB interview just by reading SSBCrack website every day. You can get the books like “Let’s Crack SSB” “Breaking the Code of SSB Psychology” “OIR Test and PPDT” “SSB Interview eBook Pack” for better preparation at home.
Make sure you are not roaming much in public places and keeping yourself safe from COVID-19.
Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.
Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.
In case of any delay in SSB interview, directly reach your board, for example if your SSB is in Bhopal, directly contact the SSB Bhopal through phone or email and get the latest update.
To prepare for the defence exams at home, do not forget to check our Online courses for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, TA, INET and more. Visit our website www.ssbcrackexams.com and prepare for your exams at home.
As mentioned above, do not report to SSB if you are not feeling good, contact your allotted SSB and they will guide you for the further steps. Take good care of yourself and make sure you are healed properly before stepping outside your home.
Indian Air Force has finally published the notification for AFCAT 2 2020 for flying, the technical and non-technical branch of the IAF. Candidates can join the Indian Air Force as an officer through AFCAT 2 2020. 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 19 Sep 20 and 20 Sep 20.
Candidates are to ensure their eligibility for the examination, as follows:-
Candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfill all the eligibility conditions for admission to the examination. Their admission at all the stages of examination viz. Written examination and SSB test will be purely provisional, subject to their satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. If on verification at any time before or after the written examination or AFSB Testing, it is found that they do not fulfil any of the eligibility conditions, their candidature will be cancelled by the IAF.
Mere issue of Admit card/ Call up letter to the candidate will not imply that his/ her candidature has been finally accepted by Indian Air Force.
Entry, Branch, Course Number and Vacancies
There is no intake conducted for Accounts and Logistics branches for AFCAT 02/2020 for course commencing in July 2021.
How To Prepare For AFCAT Exam Online
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 2020 exam.
Our AFCAT 2020 Online course covers the detailed syllabus for Numerical Ability, English, GK, Reasoning and Military Aptitude for the online exam. It also covers AFCAT mock tests for better practice.
AFCAT Events
AFCAT 2 2020
AFCAT Notification Date
15 June 2020
AFCAT Online Application Date
15 June 2020
AFCAT Application Last date
14 July 2020
AFCAT Admit Card date
August 2020
AFCAT Exam date
19 Sep 2020 and 20 Sep 2020
AFCAT Result date declaration
October 2020
AFCAT 2 2020 Branch And Course Number
Flying – (210/24F/SSC/M & W)
Ground Duty Technical – 209/24T/PC/ M and 209/24T/ SSC/M & W
Ground Duty Non-Technical – 209/24G/ PC/M and 209/24G/ SSC/M & W
AFCAT 2 2020 Exam Age Limit
Flying
Age – Flying Branch. 20 to 24 years as on 01 July 2021 i.e. born between 02 July 1997 to 01 July 2001. (both dates inclusive). Upper age limit for candidates holding valid and current Commercial Pilot Licence issued by DGCA (India) is relaxable up to 26 years i.e. born between 02 July 1995 to 01 July 2001 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualification
– A graduate candidate with minimum 60% marks and must have scored minimum 60%marks in Maths and Physics in 10+2 in 12th standard.
– B.Tech/ B.E candidates who have scored minimum 60% marks and have scored 60% marks in maths and physics in 10+2 in 12th standard are also eligible for it.
Ground Duty Technical
Age – 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2021 i.e. born between 02 July 1995 to 01 July 2001 (both dates inclusive).
Educational Qualification – The candidate must have B.Tech/ B.E degree in notified streams as mentioned in the official notification of the IAF with minimum 60% marks and have scored minimum 60% marks in Physics and Maths in 10+2 standard are eligible for technical entry.
Ground Duty Non-Technical
Age – 20 to 26 years as on 01 July 2021 i.e. born between 02 July 1995 to 01 July 2001 (both dates inclusive).
Meteorology: Post Graduate Degree in any Science stream/ Mathematics/ Statistics/ Geography/ Computer Applications/ Environmental Science/ Applied Physics/ Oceanography/ Meteorology/ Agricultural Meteorology/ Ecology & Environment/ Geophysics/ Environmental Biology with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate of all papers put together (Provided Maths and Physics were studied at Graduation Level with a minimum of 55% marks in each).
AFCAT 2 2020 Selection Procedure
Indian airforce will conduct the AFCAT online exam across the country at different test centres. AFCAT 2 2020 online exam will be conducted in Aug 2020.
IAF will publish the results of AFCAT 2 2020 in Sep 2020 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 2020 Syllabus
General Awareness: History, Sports, Geography, Environment, Culture, Current Affairs, Politics, Civics, Basic Sciences, Defence, Art etc.
Verbal Ability in English: Comprehension, Error Detection, Synonyms, Antonyms, and Testing of Vocabulary, Sentence Completion etc.
Numerical Ability: Decimal Fraction, Simplification, Average, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion, and Simple Interest, Profit & Loss
Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test section: Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability.
AFCAT 2 2020 Exam Pattern
The Air Force Common Admission Test will consist of 100 questions and each question will be of three marks. So total marks for all questions will be 300. As far as negative marking is concerned, there is one-third negative marking in AFCAT 2 2020 exam. For every wrong answer, 1 mark will be deducted as penalty.
Syllabus of the AFCAT 2 2020
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)
Examination fee for AFCAT Entry: After filling in the online application form, the examination fee of Rs. 250/- (non-refundable) for AFCAT entry (not applicable for NCC special entry & Meteorology may be paid online through the ‘Make Payment’ step on the main menu of the online application. No cash or cheque or demand draft (DD) will be accepted towards payment of examination fee. The examination fee can be paid using credit/ debit cards/ net banking through the payment gateway. Applicants are advised to follow the instructions/ steps given on the payment gateway, and also print/keep the transaction details for their records. After confirmation from bank that the payment is received, the “Payment Status” will display “Registration Number” which the candidate may note down for future correspondence. Simultaneously, the candidate will receive a confirmatory sms/ e-mail. This will be followed by Admit Card (with the Hall Ticket Number) which a candidate will receive on his/her registered email ID and which is also downloadable from his/her registered email ID.
AFCAT 2 2020 Exam Timing and Shift
Scheme of Online Examination. All applicants whose applications are submitted by due date will be called for AFCAT at one of the examination centres on either 19 Sep 2020 (Saturday) or 20 Sep 2020 (Sunday). It is mandatory for the candidates opting for Ground Duty (Technical) branch to appear in both AFCAT as well as Engineering Knowledge Test (EKT).
Exam Schedule. The AFCAT (and EKT) will be conducted in two days as per the following schedule:
Note: Candidates will not be permitted to enter the exam centre, under any circumstance, after the pre-exam verification process has commenced at 08:00 hrs for shift-I and 12:30 hrs for shift-II.
Syllabus: The subjects, the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows
Allotment of Centres: As far as possible, candidates will be allotted centres as per their choice. Candidates should note that no request for change of centre/ date/ slot will be entertained. Therefore candidates should exercise due care before deciding date/ slot of his/ her choice for the centre for the examination before filling the form.
Air Force Selection Board (AFSB): (a) For AFCAT entry, IAF shall prepare a list of candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the Online AFCAT as fixed by the IAF in their discretion. Candidates who are declared successful in the Online AFCAT will be called at one of the Air Force Selection Boards. Candidates who have applied for NCC Special Entry/Meteorology will be directly called for AFSB testing at one of the AFSB centres. The AFSB centres are at Dehradun (1 AFSB), Mysuru (2 AFSB), Gandhinagar (3 AFSB) and Varanasi (4 AFSB). Candidates who opt for flying branch can only opt for Dehradun, Mysore and Varanasi. Candidates who have qualified in the written exam are required to choose AFSB date and venue by themselves on the website https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in or https://afcat.cdac.in in order to generate call- up letter for AFSB interview.
Many candidates are sharing the news that the SSB interview dates will be postponed due to Coronavirus pandemic. We are getting several emails and messages from defence aspirants who have their SSB in the near future and they are going to attend the SSB interview in coming days. As the COVID-19 is going out of hand and the government is shutting down the public places like schools to control the COVID-19 spread, many aspirants are worried about their SSB interviews and they are not sure if the SSB interviews are being conducted without any delay.
There is no official announcement are made in this concern by the board and the SSB interviews will be conducted as per the schedule unless mentioned otherwise. If there is any delay in the SSB interview, the candidates will get the alert from their respective board.
SSB Interview and Coronavirus?
Try to prepare for the SSB interview at home as much as you can, the preparation for the SSB is very much possible just by reading blogs, books and other material available on the SSBCrack. Thousands of candidates have cleared their SSB interview just by reading SSBCrack website every day. You can get the books like “Let’s Crack SSB” “Breaking the Code of SSB Psychology” “OIR Test and PPDT” “SSB Interview eBook Pack” for better preparation at home.
Make sure you are not roaming much in public places and keeping yourself safe from COVID-19.
Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.
Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.
In case of any delay in SSB interview, directly reach your board, for example if your SSB is in Bhopal, directly contact the SSB Bhopal through phone or email and get the latest update.
To prepare for the defence exams at home, do not forget to check our Online courses for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, TA, INET and more. Visit our website www.ssbcrackexams.com and prepare for your exams at home.
At the moment there are no official announcements regarding the delay in SSB interview dates but the best way to get the correct update is by directly contacting your SSB board. SSBCrack wishes all the aspirants more success in their upcoming exams and SSB interview.
As the fear of Coronavirus is spreading across the globe, here is a funny video from a jawan that will give us a good laugh. Coronavirus that was first detected in China and which has now been detected in more than 100 locations internationally, including in the United States. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”).
