10 Must Have Bucket List Items For A Defence Aspirant

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November 20, 2015

Indian Coast Guard SSB Interview Experiene

Life is full of shocks. Whatever wish you ask god, god will give you, but neither in excess, nor less than what you asked or deserved. Till now I have given 2 SSB’s, one for Indian Navy and other one for Indian Coastguard. For Indian Navy I got screened out and in ICG I was recommended. My journey started with Indian Navy UES entry. It held in month of February 2015. There I got screened out. I will share that experience next time.

Now the next SSB was for Indian Coastguard. ICG has a bit different procedure for SSB. First a PSB (Preliminary selection Board) is done at any of the 4 centres as per your choice-Kolkata, Mumbai, Chennai and Noida.

My PSB Centre was in Mumbai. Regarding PSB I would just say that except the initial MCQ test, rest is easy. The first MCQ that is taken is bit tough, thanks to time constraint for an individual section, this gets tougher. So out of my 70 candidates, only 23 got passed to next level, i.e PPDT. This PPDT is just same as of normal SSB screening PPDT. We were divided in two groups-11 & 12 candidates each. Regarding PPDT, I would suggest you to prepare some of sample pictures prior to coming. By this you will understand what kind of English you are expected to write and speak. Fluent English is not a criteria for getting selected, but this somehow shows your level of confidence. In my GD, 2 candidates even narrated their story in Hindi. Out of we 23, in the evening 8 got screened in. The afternoon batch i.e 12 o’clock batch had their PPDT on next day and as mine was morning 8 AM batch, that’s why we got freed in one day itself.

Now after PSB, next stage is FSB (Final Selection Board). FSB occurs at only one place, Noida at the ICG HQ. This is same as of normal SSB procedure after screening, but there is no outdoor GT.

Mine Reporting Date was 24^th august.

Reporting day: At 1400hr we were made to assemble in a hall and 3 personals sat in front of us. Out of 135, total of only 63 reported. On that day only document verification and room allocation was done. One suggestion is ICG take very seriously regarding document-certificates. So make everything up to date. Yes if something is missing, they give ample amount of chance and nobody is sent back without testing. In the evening our mobiles were taken, and bio-metric test was done. Then we were divided into group of 10 candidates each randomly. A goup leader was made and he was given responsibility for collecting payment regarding bedding and food. I don’t remember exactly the amount but about Rs.900 were asked for everything, plus Rs.500 security money which will be refunded on 4^th night. We all were told to report at exactly 0800hr next day for tests.

Day 1: Psychological test were scheduled for all of us in the morning. These tests were same as of normal SSB. So I would suggest you to prepare your fingers-hands to write quickly as that would help during these psychological tests. Here I would like to give bit suggestion for TAT(Thematic Appreciation Test). There would be 11 slide and 1 blank slide. If in doubt regarding making story, then look at the character in picture and think yourself in the picture as an officer. You will easily make up a story (brilliant story). Mine group was B group, so on the same day in afternoon, we had group-tasks also. GPE was a disaster for our group. We were unable to come up on common solution. Some of us were even unable to understand the problem. Seriously I would suggest you, kindly prepare some GPE before attending SSB. Understand the procedure for writing GPE. Next it was time for Group discussion.

1st topic was- In Making India developed country which has more role: Education, agriculture, military or market.

2^nd topic was- Who is responsible for increase in rate of crime against women.

During GD, don’t try to be over-smart or dominating. This ruins your personality. Try to listen more, and speak at least 2-3 times with a valid and strong point. Don’t ever look towards the accessor. After the GD, it was lecturette. You are asked to pick a card on which 4 topics were written. You have to choose 1 and speak for 3 min. Now If you become nervous before speaking at public, then I would suggest you to start speaking in front of mirror. This will improve your confidence and whenever you are speaking look into the eyes of listener. Now again, while lecturette don’t look toward the accessor. Your group mates should be your listeners. I spoke on “sports as a career”. Rest of the topics was also very easy and an average student can easily speak for 3 minutes. After the GT, were asked to leave at about 1700. That was done for the day.

Day 2 & 3: Two complete days my group was totally free. We visited every single tourist place in Delhi.

Day 4: Interview day. There were total 3 officers who were taking interview. One was board president himself, and two were deputy president. Out of these two, one was a technical officer (mine interviewer) and other was an executive branch officer. Interview was totally smooth and much of a like teacher-student talks. In between he even scolded me. He said “you are very ignorant person.” I knew he was not seriously saying, but he was just trying to make me uncomfortable and under pressure. Here I will give you one suggestion, focus on the questions of rapid round questions. Try to focus on order of the question and try to answer as per order only. If in doubt, don’t fear and ask the officer. After some 3 rapid-questions round, he gave up (I was not following the order) and told me “I am giving you 5 min,say whatever you want to say.” Now this was my golden egg chance. I spoke very confidently about everything that is related to my life. Now if you come upon this type of situation, then do remember to speak something about yourself. The officer is just observing your confidence and speaking level. Mine interview went for 45 min (longest in my group).

Day 5 (D-DAY): Conference was somehow making me nervous as it was my first time.

In conference hall, 13 officers in white sparkling uniform were sitting on a semi-round table. I greeted the board president, he was sitting in centre. He smiled at me and the officer who took my interview asked me to sit. He again asked me some SRT regarding ships (as everybody knew I was a marine engineer). After SRT, he asked me “if I am asked to rank up in ascending order according to performance in each test you gave in last 4 days, then what will be your ranking ?”

I ranked my PI as 3^rd and with a huge smile the officer asked me why? I told him regarding the ignorance shown by me. (Please don’t hide your shortcomings. They will find everything. Just be truthful and accept it.) After hearing to me, board president and my interviewer nodded to each other and I was asked to disperse. My conference also went for 15min (longest in whole batch).

After 2 hours of long wait, results were declared. Out of 63, 13 got recommended. I was also recommended. From my group-B, total of 4 were recommended. Yes the worst group in GT was having the most number of recommendations. Many of my friends were not selected. I was happy but also in my heart feeling sad for them.

Now on that day it took nearly furthermore 2hrs for just filling up forms and other documents. At 1800hrs we were told to report Delhi base hospital after 2-3 days as per your convenience. Actually ICG don’t mentor the medicals and they don’t even escort you to base hospital. You have to yourself get all your medicals cleared up at delhi base hospital. Only our documents are sent ahead of us to base hospital.

It took nearly 1 week for all tests to get over. On 1^st day we did ENT, Dental and Xray-USG. First shock of my life I got here on that day. In USG, report came out that I have a congenital hypoplastic kidney disorder. Here doctor told me to show this report to nephrology department on OPD. Now I didn’t much-paid heed to it and continued my further tests. Next day blood-urine samples were given, ECG and surgical checkup was done. After that we were told to report R & R hospital for eye test. Actually base hospital doesn’t have advanced apparatus and free time to take our different eye test. At R&R hospital, it hardly took 2hrs to get over with all eye tests. Our reports were sent to base hospital and doctor approved all this. And next it was nephrology OPD in base hospital. I went there and showed my reports to the nephrologist. Senior nephrologist after doing checkup and checking my BP, told me that I am not fit for joining defense. For about 8-10 seconds it made me complete blank. I dreamt of seeing myself in defense uniform from past 6 years, from my school days. But with a single blow, what god gave me just 5 days back, took back return. Somehow I gathered myself and walked out. I showed up my reports to staff surgeon (Here for ICG no medical conference is done, staff surgeon himself call individually and checks the report and approves it). He read everything, saw my reports and gave condolences. I was not listening to him; I just wanted to run away from Delhi and return to my home. After submitting my documents, I immediately booked my train and returned to home. The name of Delhi still haunts me and reminds me that I have lost my dream there.

Life is full of surprises. Don’t get dishearten if your dream is broken up. If you don’t get your dream job (as you think it as a dream), then believe me that you deserve better than that. God is thinking better for you and you were trying to adjust for below his expectations.

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SSB Coaching In Kolkata | Siegwald Academy For Leadership Training

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November 20, 2015

S.A.L.T. – Siegwald Academy for Leadership Training has opened its first branch in Kolkata in April 2015 to train and prepare aspirants for The Army, Navy, Airforce and Territorial Army. Former Armed Forces Officers from the SSB prepare the candidates for their SSB. With complete indoor and outdoor facilities, the SSB training is very comprehensive. The written coaching for NDA, CDS, ACC, AFCAT & Territorial Army is very well structured to help the candidates prepare thoroughly. The written faculty are well versed with the exam pattern and make the students practice via regular Mock Tests. It is the only Academy for Defence Entrance examinations and SSB with complete facilities for the required training in Eastern India.

Eastern India is a very high potential catchment of educated youth for the Armed Forces services. The Academy has set up its branch in Kolkata to spread awareness to the potential candidates about a wonderful career that the Armed Forces Services offer. S.A.L.T. Since April 2015 has trained 140 plus candidates and has already achieved a success record. Candidate has cleared SSB for NDA & TES. Candidates have cleared Written exams for Territorial Army. First batch of students have appeared for NDA II & CDS II exams in the last two months and the academy is hoping for a good result.

The Academy is located in Kasba area, very well connected to the entire City of Kolkata and all the railway stations for outstation candidates to have an easy access. It has limited hostel facility with meals for the outstation students.

S.A.L.T. promises to groom each student not only for the Armed Forces career, but also to enhance the candidates leadership qualities and make him or her more confident. The Academy soon will introduce training and coaching for CAPF (Paramilitary) entrance exams.

15 Things You Must Know About The 7th Pay Commission

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November 20, 2015

Following are the highlights of the recommendations made by the 7th Central Pay Commission, headed by Justice A K Mathur, which submitted its report to Finance Minister Arun Jaitley today:

23.55 per cent increase in pay and allowances recommended.
Recommendations to be implemented from January 1, 2016.
Minimum pay fixed at Rs 18,000 per month; maximum pay at Rs 2.25 lakh.
The rate of annual increment retained at 3per cent.
24 percent hike in pensions.
One Rank One Pension proposed for civilian government employees on line of OROP for armed forces.
Ceiling of gratuity enhanced from Rs 10 lakh to Rs 20 lakh; ceiling on gratuity to be raised by 25 per cent whenever DA rises by 50 per cent.
Cabinet Secretary to get Rs 2.5 lakh as against Rs 90,000 per month pay band currently.
Financial impact of implementing recommendations will be Rs 1.02 lakh crore – Rs 73,650 crore to be borne by Central Budget and Rs 28,450 crore by Railway Budget.
Total impact of Commission’s recommendation to raise the ratio of expenditure on salary and wages to GDP by 0.65 percentage points to 0.7 percent.
Military Service Pay (MSP), which is a compensation for the various aspects of military service, will be admissible to the defence forces personnel only.
MSP for service officers more than doubled to Rs 15,500 per month from Rs 6,000 currently; for nursing officers to Rs 10,800 from Rs 4,200; for JCO/ORs to Rs 5,200 from Rs 2,000 and for non-combatants to Rs 3,600 from Rs 1,000.
Short service commissioned officers will be allowed to exit the armed forces at any point in time between 7 to 10 years of service.
Commission recommends abolishing 52 allowances; another 36 allowances subsumed in existing allowances or in newly proposed allowances.
Recommendations will impact 47 lakh serving govt employees, 52 lakh pensioners, including defence personnel.

6 Inspiring Facts About Colonel Santosh Mahadik Who Martyred In Jammu

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November 19, 2015

Colonel Santosh Mahadik, martyred in a gunbattle with militants in Jammu and Kashmir’s Kupwara district on Tuesday, was honoured by the Army at a ceremony in Srinagar on Wednesday morning. The 38-year-old was the second Army commanding officer to die in a terrorist encounter this year.

He was the son of a dairy farmer. His father supplies milk to the Sainik School in the Satara district of Maharashtra.
He was a product of Sainik School Satara.
Initially, he joined the 21 Special Forces Para Unit of the Army.
He received the Sena Medal for his bravery during Operation Rhino which was conducted in Assam in 2003.
He trained the Indian Cricket Captain MS Dhoni for paragliding in August of this year.
He was the commanding officer of anti-terror force 41 Rashtriya Rifles.

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar was quoted saying,
“We are proud of our young officers like him who lead from the front and do not hesitate to sacrifice their lives for the nation.”

Recommended For Indian Army TGC 122 From 24 SSB Bangalore

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November 17, 2015

Recommended For Indian Army TGC 122 From 24 SSB Bangalore

Hello friends, I am PRASHANT KUMAR SINGH.

“Even if we don’t have the POWER to choose where we come from, WE can still choose where we go from there”

I don’t know who said it, but I do know that words are effective in my life. I did my schooling from SAINIK SCHOOL GHORAKHAL, NAINITAL. I cleared my NDA 124 written and cleared my SSB from 11 SSB ALLAHABAD but got medically unfit in 2010 February. But with only 62 % in 12^th I took a drop year and tried to introspect myself about coming challenges. My family was always there to support me in every condition and maybe that was the reason I decided to take engineering as career. I joined NRI INSTITUTE in BHOPAL in 2011. I checked INDIAN ARMY WEBSITE regularly for upcoming entries.

In third year I cleared my UES college level selection but skipped the ssb because my GATE 2015 was approaching. My motive was clear, focus on current career. As a result of which I cleared my GATE exam with help of my teachers from college and my friends Selveen and Rambahor from college. I got 343 GATE SCORE. As the final year paper were about to end I applied for TGC 122. I had an aggregate CGPA of 8.23 in graduation from mechanical so I was sure of ssb call letter.

After my final paper was over I decided to prepare for ssb and the first step was, frankly admitting to parents about the fear of failure I had. My father told me that, take this chance to prove yourself that five years ago you cleared ssb because you have certain qualities not by luck. This proved to be the catalyst in my preparation. My friend PRIYANKA SHRIVASTAVA also played an important role by supporting me in my decisions. In fact I would suggest all the aspiring candidates to share everything with parents and loved ones as it helps getting a support and it also makes you feel confident about facing the ssb.

My preparation was basically focused around the introspection and the changes in me that took place in 5 year. My communication skills were still good but GK and GS needed a lot of improvement .I started reading newspapers editorial pages, kept myself up to date by help of internet. I made daily notes about news. For TAT and WAT I did random practice, I took any random word and made story. I was previously recommended so I focused on negative words for WAT. For SRT I just tried to be true to myself by putting myself in that situation.

For GTO I just played football and cricket for physical fitness.

Now I will start sharing my experience about my ssb. As soon as I got my interview date of 16^th October 2015 at Banglore , I booked my tickets in Rajdhani Express from Bhopal. On 14^th morning, I boarded the train and reached destination on 15^th . I reached on railway station next day in afternoon. By evening, all the candidates were at selection centre.

Next day after the OIR test we all were given a picture of 2 people sitting facing each other on a table. I perceived one of them as a girl and made my story around organizing cultural event in college and showed girl as lead character. It does not matter who you make your hero all that matters is your narration and procedure used to solve the problem.

During the discussion just try to help your group by giving logic and supporting the common idea. Out of 259 only 37 got selected.

In the next day psychology test I performed well as I had prepared for most of it. I did all the words all the SRT and wrote 11 line each SD. Everyone can perform good just do practice of writing.

In both the GD’s I initiated and spoke for 4 times in each GD. Topics can be of any field, just give good points and listen to others. In the GPE also I participated well and gave the final group plan. In individual obstacles I did all 10 in 3 minutes. Since I was previously selected candidate so I stood behind in FGT and HGT and tried to help group by giving ideas. In the CT I was called 3 times in group of 10. In the lecture also my preparation for GK helped me because the knowledge can be applied anywhere. Topics may vary but presentation of lecture can be practiced .

In the INTERVIEW I was asked about changes I faced since last attempt. How I prepared for GK . How I performed good in graduation. Relation of India with all the neighbors. Then I was asked many questions about technical field, like diff between SI and CI engine. How can I contribute to army being a mechanical engineer.

For the interview all I would advice is that try to know more about yourself. Talk to friends, girlfriend , family or anyone who knows you so that you can know where you lack and where you excel. After all interview is all about you. You should have clear logic for every answer you speak during interview. Being honest always helps you.

In the conference I was asked only 2 questions. How was the food and how was the facility for accommodation.

I replied “everything was fine sir”.

In the final result, only 6 got selected out of 37. I got recommended continuously 2^nd time . This time from 24 SSB Bangalore. I was declared medically fit for ARMY and now I am waiting for merit next month.

Prepare for SSB Interview from this book “Let’s Crack SSB Interview“

If you have any queries then you can message me on my FB id [email protected]

I would be happy to help .

JAI HIND.

Indian Army Captain Ashwani Kumar, 26, Dies In Avalanche in Ladakh

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November 17, 2015

In a saddening turn of events, India lost one of its courageous heroes on November 13. Indian Army Captain Ashwani Kumar of Ladakh Scouts lost his life, while 15 other soldiers were rescued after an avalanche struck a patrol party at Siachen glacier in Ladakh sector of Jammu and Kashmir on Friday. Ashwani Kumar was the Regimental Medical Officer who died in the line of duty while defending the Indian Borders in J&K.

“A patrol party of Army came under an avalanche in the southern area of Siachen glacier yesterday,” Udhampur-based defence spokesman Colonel S.D. Goswami. He further added, a rescue operation was launched immediately and 15 soldiers were saved.

Regimental Medical Officer Captain Ashwini Kumar could not be saved and his body was retrieved from under the avalanche, he said. His body was brought at his residence in Shanti Nagar today afternoon. Capt Kumar’s family comprising of his parents and an younger brother are grief-stricken and inconsolable.

Capt Ashwani Kumar, born on August 27, 1989, aged 26 represented 3 Ladakh Scouts, was a bachelor and hailed from Patiala in Punjab. Kumar did his MBBS from the Government Medical College, Patiala, and was commissioned into the Indian Army on January 6, 2015.

Offering condolence to the martyr a post was shared on the official Facebook page of Indian Army. The message read along with the photograph of late Officer Captain Ashwani Kumar – General Dalbir Singh, COAS and All Ranks of Indian Army express heartfelt condolences to the grief stricken family of Captain Ashwani Kumar who laid down his life in the line of duty while defending the Indian Borders in J&K. We pray to the Almighty to give the family the courage and strength to bear the irreparable loss.‪ #‎BravesonsofIndia‬ ‪#‎JKOPs‬. (Inputs from PTI).

Recommended By Indian Coast Guard For Assistant Commandant In First Attempt

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November 16, 2015

Recommended in PSB Indian Coast Guard

Hello everyone, this is Shubham Sonker .As you guys are reading this article, you already have an upper hand and have competed with 50% of the candidates who applied for this post, Yes keep your Aspirations high and be self-motivated ,it will help you a way long in your ssb procedure, now here’s how you’d beaten 50% candidates. Gentlemen ICG has improved selection system over conventional selection procedure, Most of the loop Holes are refined here. Every Stage is elimination stage to check your dedication towards armed forces. So if you observe gentlemen ICG always opens its Online application form filling with a short notice of advertisement and for a short period, also the dates of downloading call letter is known for 10-15 days but after 5-8 days Error will be shown on the website. This is to check the dedication and consistency, along with active mildness and how responsible is the candidate towards his ambitions and to defense as such. We were informed this by a officer at ICG.

So I’ll be discussing about basic such things to follow along with Tips to perform in that Stage and how did I perform there, which will brief you with an idea. And when general procedures are concerned SSBcrack and google has enough information on it just type “ psb or Fsb procedure at fsb”.And if you need more data you can mail me on my maid id mentioned at the last of this article.

So here I start with PSB:-

1-This is a day long procedure where two stages are done consecutively at the same day(some articles mention 2 days, but now it is for 1day).

2-stages consist of Intelligence Test followed by results and elimination of almost 50-60% candidates and other who qualify have to appear for ppdt which is again a elimination stage, however here the rejection percentage in quite less, if you perform average.

A-)Intelligence test.

Tips–

1-)5-7 days before psb are enough to practice for intelligence test, Use R.S Agarwal reasoning ar any material you find good.

2-)Go through SSB crack website and read 2-3 articles about psb procedure as here 7 sections of different time intervals are there and you need to prepare accordingly with time constraints.

3-)The time limits are not known and they change questions depending on toughness quotient (5,10,15 sec)so prepare yourself for 5-7 sec as most of questions will be for that time limit.

4-)The OMR has square boxes which takes time to fill, use a thick needle pen 0.7mm and above.

5-)After every section there is a change in slide and examples are shown which takes 5-10 secs where you can complete shading squares, Although don’t be fully dependent on that time.

6-)Try to take seat in first 3 rows, for clarity.

7-)No negative marking attempt all questions.

8-)If you score 50% and above your chances are of being selected and for that you need to attempt 90-95% of paper with good accuracy to be on safe side.

9-)Test is projector based.

My Experience

1-Attempted 79-80 questions in all

2-After 20-30 questions the questions are easier. The marks lost can be regained hereon, I did same.

3-Attention is to be paid on questions having 3-5 options and then followed by such options.

a-b

b-d

c-a

d-c

e-a

now in circling focus on circling(a,b,c,d or e)which is right rather than(b,d,a,c or a)

Now results will be announced and you’ll be given chest no’s in according to your score in intelligence test.

B-a)PPDT

1-Pictures displayed here are clear than ssb ones.

2-4 mins given to write, and instructions are same as ssb.

3-Focus on quality and not quantity.

My experience–

1-Story had to be given a theme, my was rubbish ,however I wrote story really well.

2-My story didn’t complete but the part I wrote was of quality sufficient enough to judge olq’s.

B-b)PPDT(GD followed by story writing)

1-After story writing break is of 15-20 mins.Try to remember the story and if left incomplete, here you have sufficient time to complete and reside it in GD.

2-Avoid wasting time in Chit-chats, it won’t help you as Group leader is not made on interaction but the one who performs well in GD.

3-While residing your story maintain eye contact with everyone, correct body postures, and self confidence with a loud and clear voice.

4-Meanwhile others speak listen them carefully and also in meantime revise the thoughts you made outside to speak in GD.Yes, predetermined thoughts which are unique and story dependent, do help.

5-Speak at 1-3 no’s at GD.And speak for at least 2-3 times more at intervals and don’t repeat points.

6-At last when psychologist says about last 2 mins.Just complete the discussion taking place in GD and reside them with a conclusion which forces your team to appoint you as their Group leader.

7-Recide story to psychologist, pay attention this will not be your story ,its group story. Even if your story was not good, and different from group, if you recide groups story which relevant points included from yours too. You have 100% chances of being screened in still.

My experience–

1-After listening everyone’s story I felt little low. But participated in discussion with predetermined points of mine which can be seen in picture and were correct.

2-Entered gd in 2^nd number.

3-Spoke 3-4 times as gd was of whole 15 mins.at last 2 mins I summed up with the conclusion to my group and was appointed as a group leader.

4-I resided a group story in front of boards president. Be prepared for this.

Recommended in Indian Coast Guard FSB

This is my second article preceding with psb selection I would discuss here about Fsb process and selections. And for the new readers I would like to tell that, In this article I would be discussing about tips to be followed in every stage for getting sure shot recommendation and my experience at Fsb and for a brief overview for FSB procedure you can read different articles on SSB crack. They have enough material for briefing. And if you need more help or any assistance for fsb ,you can mail me at email id mentioned at the last of this article.

After psb you’ll be called after few days for fsb where generally 10% of candidates dropout.
Carry all relevant documents as the checking here is more strict than that of ssb’s.
The process generally takes 5 days excluding day of arrival and document verification.
You have to pay approx 760/- rs for fooding and lodging.
Sc/St candidates will be reimbursed their fare in this stage.
Carry formals and night wears only, track pants and sports shirts are not needed since outdoor GTO is not in the procedure.
Mobiles will be submitted here on for 5 days.
You may carry books, and reading material.

1-)Day 0(time of arrival 2pm)

a-)All the basic documents will be checked thoroughly. And you’ll be given combined hall for stay at the board.

b-)Sleep at 10 pm as the next day is for psychological test you need to be mentally fresh and alert.

c-)Prepare stationery for next day. Dress will be formal. Keep your best dress for Personal interview and Conference.

d-)No availability of laundry. Although iron will be provided.

e-)Carry a bedsheet,will help you.

2-)Day-1

A-)Test will begin at 10-10:30am.It consists of WAT,TAT,SRT and Self description.

Tips-

WAT-

1-)60 questions, No requirement of framing sentences and using words in sentence, just pen down the first thought.

2-)Try to attempt above 56.

3-)Be positive in approach and follow general guidelines for wat.

4-)45 words will be easier and 15 will be of medium toughness, No superficial vocab is required.

5-)Write in small font size and high speed.

6-) Practice and read some good wat’s and don’t learn it, that would brief you how to build a approach

My Experience

1-)Attempted 59 ques.

2-)When questions were left and time was running just wrote down one word that came in mind.

TAT-

1-)Same instructions as ssb.

2-)Sufficient time will be given, be constructive in approach have to show 15 OLQ’s in 12 stories reputedly.

3-)Be consistent in your personality.

SRT-

1-)60 srt ques.Attempt 40+ to be on safe side. I attempted 36

2-)Write your answer in Points, that would save time.And Show your smartness

3-)Write quality and not quantity.

4-)Practice and read some good srt’s and don’t learn it,thjat would brief you how to build a approach.

Self Description-

1-)Appropriate time will be given for this.

2-)You can prepare for this test from before, However don’t Mugup answers and be true about yourself.

3-)Remember the answers as they will be asked again in PI.

After 1^st day some candidates maybe called for interview.

And rest for next stages on next day.

Prepare yourself now onwards as you’ll not know which test is next and you’ll be informed about it just hours or even minutes before.

Day 2

Personal interview

It took place of everyone for approx 45-50 mins.
Questions from PIQ and SDT will be asked so remember your answers.
It goes with a pattern ,a stage will come where youll be put under tremendous pressure and will loose each ray of hope. Just at that point be calm and answer smartly and genuinely.
Be truthful in whole interview.
Show your humor sometimes.
Drink 2 glass of water before entering the room.
Maintain eye contact with interviewer even if you don’t know answer or are under pressure.

My experience

Tell us about your city, your travel till here, your stay, your family, your educations, your achievements, your goal,etc etc.

Remember all the questions asked by him ans answer calmly for 15-18 mins.

Pressure building situation-

He asked me if I had a option to join Indian army and ICG what would I choose and why?
If my gf was pregnant and my parents were against marriage what would I do.

End of interview

Tell about your friends, what you like in them and what they dislike in you, what you watch on tv,your facebook friends, how many you know and how many you don’t know, dating through social networks ever, what you do on internet,hobbies,things in yourself you want to improve.

Day 4 (mine was off)

Day 5(GTO)

GD

Prepare yourself with topics of Lecturatte a day before
In GD speak quality and as the topics will be difficult, try to speak more sensibly, If you know nothing about topic listen and combine points and produce it effectively with a new taste, that is what I did.
At last try to summarize the GD after 15 mins.By giving solutions or results or recommendations.
2 GD’s back to back show your leadership,intiating,communication skills,and team spirit effectively

Group Planning Exercise

Time will be sufficient
Practice 1-2 gpe from before.
Search for a pattern to write in gpe and follow it. It saves time and sorts your thoughts.
In GD follow ppdt GD instructions I gave in previous article and at last 2 minutes when gto bells a ring summarize your Group problems to group.
A group leader will be chosen,and hell be given a laser and he has to give solutions of problem. I was the group leader in my group and gave the exact solution at once, in other groups it took 3-4 chances.
Be precise in observing and go in details to ensure your selection.

Lecturette

4 topics on each card ,chose one and recide for 3 minutes.
Follow a pattern, introduction-body(reasons,solutions,types,names etc)-conclusion.
First 30 secs intro,2 mins body and last 30 secs conclusion.2mins body includes at least 5 points for which you speak 15-20 seconds.IN your 3 mins you have to search for these 5 points.
My topic was UNO.
Marking of topics is in order from top to bottom,i.e,top toughest and more scoring, bottom easiest and less scoring.

Conference

Don’t be nervous answer questions smartly and calmly and just look in eyes of person who asked you question.
Questions for me were:- how was your stay? what did you learn from here? what were you thinking before entering the room?what relationships do you and your elder brother share, what do you both do in your free time? any suggestions.

All the best gentlemen for your future, practice hard and perform your best.

Ssb is also a matter of luck,i.e 70% hardwork and 30% luck, keep trying, you never know when your luck strikes upon.

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7 Real Officers Featured In This Indian Army Ad Will Give You Goosebumps

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November 13, 2015

Indian army has got its best advertisement and all thanks to story-teller who helped Indian army to create these motivational advertisements for youth. These ads will certainly help more and more people to understand Indian army and its work culture, not only that, many youngsters are willing to join the Indian army after watching these ads. Watch this advertisement which is featuring 7 real officers telling you why you should join the Indian army.

7 Real Officers Featured In This Indian Army Ad Will Give You Goosebumps

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CREDITS:

Client : The Indian Army
Agency : Grey Worldwide
Creative : Malvika Mehra, Vishnu Srivatsav, Bhavesh Kosambia, George Sebastian, Mandar Acharekar
Director : Arun Gopalan
Producer : Zina Khan
Planning: Dheeraj Sinha, Ankit SInha
Client Servicing: Vineet Singh, Mudassir Ansari, Nishant Venkatram
Films : Samir Chadha, Mitalee Prabhu, Sharad Shinde
Director Of Photography : Andre Menezes
1st AD : Aditya Gupta
2nd AD : Kirti Nandakumar, Karina Chowgule, Yash Singh
Line Producer : Tarun Bali
Production Manager : Hiren Mistry, Prasad Shetty
Focus Puller : Pradeep Singh
Helicam Operator : Adarsh Nagarajiah
Rig-Team : Kaltin Arlappa, Nilesh Gawade, Pramod Wadkar, Abdul Alim
Spot Team : Ravi Balgude, Haresh Shedekar
2nd Unit
Associate Director : Ken Rolston
2nd DOP : Anu Moothedath
3rd DOP : Subbiah Kuttapa Ichettira, Milind Jog
Focus Puller : Sitanshu Sekhar
Equipment
Camera Red Dragon : Prasad Lab
Phantom Camera : Stereovision
Grips: Zoo Grips
Lights : Fox Lights
Camera Attendant Dragon : Vikram Reddy, Jayanta Saha
Post Production
Post Producer : Prasad Shetty
Post Assistant : Aaryaman Kutty
Editor : Tushar Shivan
Music Composer : Ashutosh Phatak
Online Artist : Sabu Jose
Colourist : Swapnil Patole
Asst. to Mr. Tushar : Abhishek, Shekhar
Asst. to Mr. Sabu : Abhilesh, Gaurav, Bhushan
Asst. to Mr. Swapnil : Suhas, Abhishek
Sound Engineer : Rajiv Kenkre
Sound Engineer Asst. : Abhinav Ramachandran
Vo Artist : Ankur Desai
Post Production Studio : Famous Studios
CG House : RGBA

Indian Army PARA Commando Trailer [Goosebumps Guaranteed]

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November 13, 2015