Indian Army Sports Quota Rally Bharti – How To Join Army Sportsmen

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May 21, 2018

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Indian Navy recently commissioned its third ship of LCU class – the L53. On the other side, the Air Force is looking forward to induction of its newest aircraft – Rafael. In 2016, the army inducted M777 Ultra Light Howitzers and test fired it earlier this year.

But why actually are ships ‘commissioned’ and other military machinery ‘inducted’ into the forces?

For this, we first need to understand the difference between commissioning, launching and induction.

Launching

Launch literally means to set in motion something. It can be synonymous to when trainees enter the academy for commissioning. They are launched into academy by the SSBs and commissioned into forces by the academies.

Commissioning

The literal meaning of commission is ‘receiving the authority by a government or other official body with to do something’. Since we are very much familiar with commission of officers in the forces, this example could be great. An officer cadet is said to be commissioned when (s)he is entrusted by a government or other official body with a military authority.

This means that the officer is now holds a rank and is an office-bearer of the government and can be held responsible too, if anything goes wrong.

Induction

The meaning of induction is more like that of commissioning, except, it means to admit formally to a post or organization. Induction is just admission, not receiving authority by the government or other official body.

It will be commissioned as INS after sea trails.

Ship Commissioning

The act of commissioning a ship marks her entry into active Naval service. This ceremony continues a tradition some three centuries old, observed by navies around the world. Once commissioned, the commanding officer and crew are entrusted with the privilege and responsibility of maintaining their ship’s readiness in peace, and of conducting successful operations at sea in time of war.

It is at this stage when the ship gets its ‘rank’ of ‘INS’ just like army officers are commissioned as ‘Lieutenants’.

Technically, the ship is now holding authority entrusted upon it by the government. It is entitled to all the facilities that a commissioned officer is. It has its own ration, its own monthly pay and so on. But more realistically, it is the crew on the ship that operates her.

History

The act of commissioning was derived from established British naval custom. Ship commissionings were simple military ceremonies. The prospective commanding officer came on board, called the crew to quarters, and formally read the orders appointing him to command. He then ordered the ensign and the commissioning pennant hoisted; at that moment the ship went into commission and the first entry in the ship’s deck log recorded this. First logs from a sizable number of early Navy ships did not survive, and since commissionings were not surrounded by any public fanfare they were not written up in the press. We thus cannot know exactly when many of the Navy’s first ships were first commissioned. All that can sometimes be known is when a particular ship first put to sea.

Basically, a ship’s commissioning is the day where the appointed officials say, “Hey, go be a ship and serve us”. When a vessel is commissioned, it already has a name and is already in the water – this happens at the launch.

Ship Launching

Launch is the transferring of a vessel into the water at the dockyard. It is when a ship is constructed enough to be ready to float into water.

In the time between launch and commissioning, there are sea trials for the ship, just like training of officer-cadets in pre-commission academies. These trails allow the test captain and crew to test the design of the ship, as well as the equipment.

Induction of Machineries

Induction more vaguely means ‘recruitment’. It is synonymous to those ‘Group D’ staff who are recruited and not commissioned. That means, they have no or very less authority than a commissioned officer.

When a machinery is inducted, it is made into use after trials and testing. These machineries are not entitled to facilities that commissioned ship are.

Conclusion

Ship commissioning is a British naval custom where it gets the ‘authority’ from the government. Induction of a machinery means getting it and straight away putting it in use. But unlike officers, ships are decommissioned, not retired.

Recommended For Indian Navy From 12 SSB

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May 21, 2018

Hello friends, my name is ARJUN KAPOOR and I got recommended from 12 SSB Bangalore for INA- PC(NAIC) I have completed my graduation in Electrical and Electronics Engineering in 2017. This was my 2^nd attempt. So the wait was long, but with persistence and determination I kept on working hard and eventually nailed it.

So, I would divide this into 3 parts:

My success story
How did Dr Cdr Natarajan Sir’s video lectures help.
Personal inputs.

So my story goes as follows;

I had to report @ 2pm to Bangalore. 98 students reported and fortunately I bumped into an old school friend of mine after 8 long years!

Day 1: Our screening process started @6.30 am. The OIR was difficult. In 1^st test (Verbal) I could attempt only 32/45 and in 2^nd test (Non-verbal) I attempted 45/45. After OIR it was time for the PPDT. We were shown a quiet clear picture (a man reading a book kept on the table). I started writing a story, after say 3 minutes I had completed my story, kept it simple and meaningful. We were asked to leave the hall after the PPDT, and say after 30 minutes were called inside the GD hall for the discussion. After confidently narrating my individual story we started the discussion. Initially it turned into a fish market, but I kept adding meaningful points in the discussion and also supported others with their point of view. The discussion ended after 10 minutes and we were asked to exit the hall.

After around 1 hr results were declared and 29/98 students were selected.

{In my story, I focused on details and narrated it confidently by proper introduction and voice modulation & completed my narration in 1 min.}

Later we were given new chest numbers and told to fill up PIQ and other forms and allotted barracks. My chest number was 22.

Day 2: Psychology & Interview

We were told to report at 7.30 am and our tests started at 8.00 am.

The psychologist came in and explained us about the various tests which will be conducted. Later he told us to close our eyes and relax by taking deep breaths for about 20 secs after which he started with TAT.

TAT: I was pretty confident about this test as I had referred to Dr. Natarajan sir’s Psychology book and kept a natural approach on all my 11 slides. I had come prepared with a good story for my blank slide.

WAT: 60 words back to back…..boom the test was done in 15 mins. I completed all 60 words and was happy with my natural responses. This time I kept my sentences short and meaningful as compared to my previous attempt and successfully completed the test.

SRT: I could attempt only 35 SRT’s in 30 mins, but my responses were crisp and complete.

SDT: We were told to write paragraphs on:

What your parents think of you
What your teachers/employers think of you
What your friends think about you
What you think about yourself
Qualities you would like to improve

This time I had not prepared my SD before-hand. I wrote all the responses on the spot. I wrote about my strengths in the 1^st four paragraphs and weaknesses only in the last paragraph.

Overall my psychology was satisfactory, could have attempted more SRTs but the thought “Quality matters over quantity” and hence I was optimistic about my performance.

{I was totally free-minded and positive during the entire test which helped me write down my thoughts in a natural flow. I wrote down whatever came to my mind first and thus it projected my originality.}

Later on from 12pm, interviews started and I was the second candidate to be interviewed.

I was pretty nervous before my interview while I was sitting in my waiting room. As soon as my chest number flashed , I took a sip of water, cleared my throat and walked out to enter the IOs room. I took permission and entered the room and I was given a very warm welcome by the IO who happened to be the president of the board( got to know in my conference). The IO started scanning through my PIQ, and the first question he asked me was about my weight(I was 8kgs overweight). I gave him a convincing response on how I have planned to reduce my weight after I get a Temporary Rejection in my medicals if I get recommended. The whole interview was based on my personal life and mostly related to my daily routine and hobbies. The warm welcome made me confident and my interview started off well. I was also asked a few Gk questions and Current Affairs , but could not answer all of them 100% accurate. The good thing about my interview was that the room was very well lit and window shades were up so the light could come in which made my interview experience happening. The IO was very friendly and did not try to pressurize me. I answered everything honestly and if I couldn’t , then told the truth that ‘I don’t know the answer to this question sir’. He also asked a few questions about my previous attempt and how I have prepared this time for the SSB. I told him that in my previous attempt I did not have a clear insight about the test procedure and how to attempt the different tests. So I referred Dr. Natarajan Sir’s books and video series which helped a lot in understanding the test procedure and performing well. My interview lasted for say 35-40 minutes, he wished me luck and I exited the hall and went for lunch.

Day 3:GTO-1

We were divided into 4 groups, I was in the 4^th group and the test started at 7:00 AM.

GD-1: Topic 1: GST (Goods and Services Tax)

How has it helped the economy of India
What are advantages and disadvantages
Future of economy

Topic 2: Bifurcation of states, boon or bane?

We decided to speak on the 2^nd topic. We had a healthy GD and everyone got chance to speak. All were having good points to say. I entered the GD early and kept on adding points. I contributed to the group 5-6 times and appreciated others view as well. We discussed for about 20 mins after which sir told us to stop.

GD-2: Topic: Why are young students committing suicide, reasons and solution to curb

I initiated this GD by supporting my point with a fact. Later on I kept contributing to the GD and spoke for 6-7 times. This GD was also very good and we could give out good points. Again I appreciated good points of others. This GD also went for about 20 mins.

{In both the GD’s I continued to speak on one lead only. I followed Cdr Natarajan Sir’s advice; speak crisply, come back, let others speak, again speak crisply and so on……}

GPE: Sir explained us the setup and read out the story. Then we were given out the narrative to read and figure it out with the layout in front. Then we were given 10 mins to write down our individual story. I wrote the story by mentioning the Aim, Priorities, Resources, Solution. After writing the story our sheets were taken back and discussion started. Initially it was fish market but later on everyone was discussing nicely. Again I contributed to the discussion about 6-7 times with logical points. After 15 mins sir told us to conclude our discussion and nominate one person from group to explain the solution to sir. My group nominated chest number 20 to narrate it and he did it properly by considering everyone’s point. No one objected the common story.

PGT: After GPE we were taken to GTO grounds for PGT. Sir explained us about the task and also briefed about the rules. Then we were given 45 mins to complete the PGT. The 1^st task was very easy and everyone had ideas. I also gave an idea once and helped others to place the planks and ballis and also gave a helping hand to people going ahead. We completed 1^st obstacle in 5 mins. The 2^nd was little difficult. I gave ideas but I couldn’t go inside as everyone was trying to go in. I decided to stay out and give my ideas and help team members as much as I can. We completed 2^nd obstacle in 10-15 mins. Then we went ahead on to 3^rd obstacle which was very difficult. Again everyone wanted to go in. I helped and started giving ideas from start line. Then 3 candidates who were inside were not getting ideas, so sir told them 2 of them to come back and told that those who have ideas please go ahead and implement it. I went ahead along with 2 other and gave good ideas and helped the group move forward. After we completed the 3^rd obstacle, sir told to stop and PGT was over.

HGT: We were divided in 2 groups according to odd-even chest no. So I was in group with even no. Successfully completed the obstacle in 5 mins by giving ideas and implementing it with other candidates.

GOR: The most exciting GTO task. 4 groups were told to race against each other and tackle a total of 6 obstacles. Our war cry was ‘Bharat Mata Ki Jai’ and the GOR started with full josh. Our group was stuck for long in 2^nd obstacle (8 Shaped) and other groups went ahead. None the less we were cohesive and continued with same josh. Eventually during high wall obstacles we went ahead of both the groups as we tackled those very efficiently and completed all the 6 obstacles. As we were much ahead of other groups(By 45-50secs), our GTO told 2 members of our group to repeat an obstacle and even after that other groups were behind us, so he told us to count reverse from 10-1 and then after all group completed 6 obstacles we ran towards the final line and all groups completed the race at almost same time and thus GOR came to an end.

{I always helped others while tackling the obstacles.}

Lectt: After GOR was our lecturette, the easiest task according to me. We had to select a card one by one and speak on 1 topic. My topics were:

Youth stay indoors rather than socializing outside
Naxalism
Journalism in India
SMS, how has it helped telecom world

I choose to speak on the first topic. Out of the 3 mins time given to prepare I spent almost 2 mins to decide the topic. Then I decided to speak on 1^st topic and finalize 4 parts in which I will deliver the lecture. I started with full confidence and continued speaking anything that was coming to my mind. After 2.5 mins the GTO rang the warning bell and I started concluding my lecture. Successfully completed the lecturette by the final bell was rung at the end of 3 mins.

Day-4: GTO-2

IOR: We were told to report @6.30am and then started with IOR. Sir explained us about all the 10 obstacles and gave us 1 min to go around and decide the sequence we would like to follow. After which the test started in sequential manner. I started with Tiger Leap(10 points) and completed only 5 obstalces in 3 mins as I wasted a lot of time on commando walk. Everyone in my group completed more number of obstacles than me which was demoralizing but didn’t lose hope as it was only one task where I didn’t perform up to the mark

CT: After IOR we had our Command task. The most important task in the GTO series. Sir told us that he will be calling us randomly. So the tasks started and I was called as sub-ordinates 2 times. Later on my turn came 7^th in the group. While taking me towards the task sir asked me about my previous attempt and what improvement have I done in this attempt. I answered them properly and then sir told me call 2 subordinates. I wished good morning to my subordinates and then briefed them about the task and also explained them the rules. My task was little confusing as the structure was very unique and didn’t know how to approach it. After studying the structure for a minute, I implemented my idea and also took help from on Subordinate and completed the task. I thanked my subordinate for his idea and the GTO sent me back

[From my group two of us were recommended, me and my subordinate who gave me idea in CT]

FGT: Our FGT was done in fast forward mode and completed in 2 mins.

With this GTO ended.

{During the entire GTO series I adhered to the instructions given by the JCO and the officer. I was careful not to be break any rule during the outdoor tasks. I always stayed with the group and did not dominate in any task}

Day 5:Conference

Finally the day arrived. We were told to report @7.00 am. After which the JCO came in and gave us the basic instructions. He then took us to the conference room and explained us about the proceedings and how to enter and leave the room. After which we were taken to an auditorium where the Dy President of the board briefed us about the conference. He also told that, before applying for any job we first go through the Job Description of the role, similarly the Job Description for joining the Armed Forces is those set of 15 OLQ’s which we look for in candidates. He explained us the meaning of each OLQ and then wished us luck for the conference. Soon after the conference started.

I was made to wait for 4-5 mins outside the room. When the bell rang, I went in confidently and wished the president of the board and he told me take my seat. I was asked 3 questions. How was your stay in Bangalore? How did I prepare differently this time? Any suggestions?

I answered all properly. Sir then wished me all the best and I said thank you and got up from my chair. After the conference ended, we waited for 30 minutes till the results were announced. We sat down in our Psychology Test room where the results were to be announced. 4 of us were recommended. Chest number 5, 13,21 and 22(myself). Initially when 3 chest numbers were called out I thought I didn’t make it again, but then the final chest number was called out and it was ‘22’. I was shocked and as well as happy as I finally got recommended.

All our friends congratulated us and they were told to go back to the luggage point. The moment had finally arrived, for which I was waiting from long. I informed my parents and then we were taken for further documentations.

So a total of 4 candidates were recommended out of which 2 were freshers.

About Bangalore Selection Board: The board is situated in the centre of the city and is very vast and comprises of 3 boards, 12SSB for Navy and 17SSB & 24SSB for Army. There is very good library which vast collections of books and internet room as well. They also have a movie hall where movies are screened. There is ground for volleyball & basketball. Indoor games like pool, chess and carom are also available.

How did Dr Cdr Natarajan Sir’s video lectures help?

Well, I would say that this is by far the best product available in the market for SSB preparation. Each and everything is explained in a lucid manner. I watched the video of OLQ’s many times and ingested those definitions in myself. After coming to know what exactly is seen in the candidate, I started preparing with new zeal. I went through all the lectures and came to know about the points where I need improvement. The GTO lectures proved to be a boon as I came to know about the application of cantilever practically. Also, the whatsapp group created by sir helped in practicing Psychology on a daily basis. Other members of group also helped each other by providing the GK material and related stuff.

Personal Inputs;

Friends, I would like to say that;

Always have faith in your abilities, you are the best and you can do it!
Be natural and prompt in your responses during the SSB
Don’t be anxious about the result
Always be positive, happy and motivated
Keep working hard and most importantly keep improving. Never stop learning
Don’t let your emotions control your mind.

And most importantly, never give up no matter what. Success comes to those who go the extra mile even when the odds are not in your favour.

JAI HIND !

9 Things You Need To Know About New 3 Day SSB Interview Procedure

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May 21, 2018

Note: The following details are not official yet and coming from the candidates going through the testing of new 3 day SSB interview procedure at few SSB centres. The official details will be in public domain once the new SSB interview procedure is finalized. The below details are just for your reference and should not be considered as official notification. Soon the 5 day SSB interview selection procedure will reduce to 3 Day SSB interview selection procedure with some major and minor changes in the existing selection system. The new 3-day ssb interview procedure is also known as de nova selection system. It is a known fact now that a new system of officer selection is being rolled out from 2019 to bring the selection process in tune with the changing job requirement of a modern military officer. This is done while allowing assessors to better assess the newer generation of aspirants.

The new selection system will be implemented from 2019. It is being called as “De Novo Selection Process” which means, ‘A Fresh/New Approach of Selection Process’.

Here are 9 things you need to know about the De Novo Selection System:

Screening is done online (similar to GRE etc.), or at a center near your home. It is suggested to be done once a quarter, with an individual getting three chances.
This will cut down the time by half to 3 days from current 5 days.
The test will be held in two stages – Stage 1 and Stage 2 as similar to the current process.
It is known but not yet confirmed that the Stage 1 testing will be a screening test which will be held near a candidate’s home at a specified test centre, just like the regular CETs. After the completion of stage 1 and selection, the candidates will be called for stage 2 at any of the existing selection centres. The clear picture on Stage-1 testing will come out soon.
Stage 2 selection will have three testing techniques, namely Interview, Psych and GTO. However, the procedure is a little different.
In Psychological Tests, TAT is replaced by Situation Apperception Test (SAT) with 9 pics instead of 12. WAT and SRT have a whole new makeover. There is no SDT for the new selection procedure.
In the GTO series, there are 2 rounds of GD, followed by a GPE, being called as Combined Situation Planning (CSP). It is followed by Outdoor Task Execution 1 (OTE 1) which resembles PGT and OTE 2 which resembles HGT. It is then followed by a mix of IO and GOR which is called Combined Obstacle Course (COC). Finally, the test culminates with a Leadership Situation (LS) that resembles Command Task. There is no Lecturette and FPGT in De Novo process.
The interview is held on either day 1 or day 2 after the completion of the test of the day. The interview is similar to the current process with just minor changes.
The final day of the De Novo process is a final board conference where the findings of IO, GTO and Psych will be discovered and based on that candidate will be recommended or not.
As per sources, there will be a 1.5 Km run for the aspirants, it won’t be a competition but one needs to finish the run at a given time. The marks will be given according to the time taken, 4-5 mins are considered as good, 6-7 mins as average and more than 8 mins a worst or zero. Stil,l the picture is not clear on the same.
The DIPR and other bodies working on this new selection system have come up with the new sets of OLQs, so the 15 OLQs we are following in the present system might not match with the new selection system.

Conclusion:

The De Novo Selection System is undergoing trials at Bangalore SSB and is likely to be implemented at all SSBs by 2019. By reducing the period of SSB testing to three days, the new system will also help in making up for shortages by allowing a greater number of candidates to be tested.

Candidates must focus on the current SSB interview and standards and should not think about the new SSB interview procedure until it is officially implemented.
According to sources, the implementation of the new 3 day SSB interview may take longer time in implementation.
Few things may or may not change after the final implementation.
Aspirants are suggested to focus on the current SSB procedure and the De Nova has a lot of time to come into existence yet.

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Army Institute of Law Admission Notice 2018

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May 21, 2018

Read Army Institute of Law Notification 2018

Online computer-based Law Entrance Test (LET) for admission to BA, LLB, 5 years course at Army Institute of Law Mohali is being conducted on 01 July 2018 (Sunday). The test will be conducted at 32 Centres all over India. For details, students are requested to go through the prospectus linked below and the official website www.ail.ac.in. Admission to 60 seats for wards of army personnel will be done through online entrance test conducted by AIL under the aegis of AWES.

Army Law Entrance Test (LET) Important Dates:

Availability of Online Application-Cum-Admission Form for Army and All India Civil Category	27 May, 2018
Last date for submission of Online Application-Cum-Admission Form along with fees of Rs. 3500/-	15 June, 2018
Last Date with additional late fee of Rs. 1000/- (Rs. 3500/- + 1000 = Rs. 4500/-)	18 June, 2018
Downloading of Admit Card	28 June, 2018 10 A.M. to 30 June, 2018 Midnight
Date and Time of Online Entrance Test	01 July, 2018 9 A.M. to 11 A.M.
Declaration of Result at 4 P.M	07 July, 2018
First Counselling-cum-Admission for Army and All India Civil Category at AIL, Mohali from 10 A.M. – 5 P.M.	16 July, 2018
Reporting of Students (1 year) at AIL	17 July, 2018
2nd Counselling-cum-Admission for Army and All India Civil Categories (if required)	18 July, 2018

Aims and Objectives
AIL, as a centre of excellence in the field of legal education, aims to:

Impart high quality legal education and professional training to its students.
Enable its students to pursue a career at the Bar, Judicial Services, Civil Services, Armed Forces, Corporate Houses and such other organizations.
Transform students as embodiment of dignity, ethical and moral values and a visible sense of National pride.

Courses Offered

B.A., LL.B (05 Yr): By the time a student completes the five year integrated programme he/she is expected to be adequately equipped with knowledge of law required to become a full-fledged responsible member of the legal profession.
LL.M (01 Yr) : The LL.M. course has been adopted with the objective of imparting in depth knowledge in the field of law with specializations. The Programme is designed to put students on a strong footing to undertake jobs in teaching and other sectors at the National and International level. Students are awarded the Post Graduate Degree after successful completion of the one year programme.

Admission Process

Admission to 60 seats for wards of army personnel will be done through online entrance test conducted by AIL under the aegis of AWES.
Admission to 04 seats in the All India Category will also through the same entrance test.
Candidates for both Army and All India Category will be called for counselling as per merit in the written exam. Admission will be granted only if the candidate is found eligible on the day of counselling. Physical presence of the students at the time of Counselling is mandatory.
Admission to 16 seats in the Punjab Category will be based on 10+2 merits, drawn up by the nominated university as per the notification issued by Govt. of Punjab.

Indian Navy Sailor Recruitment Musician 2018

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May 19, 2018

INDIAN NAVY INVITES ONLINE APPLICATIONS FROM UNMARRIED MALE CANDIDATES FOR ENROLMENT AS SAILORS FOR MATRIC RECRUIT (MUSICIAN) – 02/2018 BATCH. Online applications are invited from unmarried male candidates who fulfill the conditions regarding the nationality as laid down by the Government of India. A widower or
a person who has divorced his wife shall not be treated as an unmarried male for the purpose of this regulation.

Educational Qualification: Candidate must have passed Matriculation Examination from the Boards of School Education recognised by MHRD, Govt. of India.

Age: Candidates should be born between 01 Oct 1993 to 30 Sep 2001 (Both dates inclusive). No age relaxation is permissible.

Musical Ability: Selection on Merit basis only. Should have proficiency in Aural Aptitude for music with accuracy in Tempo, Pitch and singing one complete song. Should also have actual practical skill on any instrument of Indian or foreign origin with proficiency in the tuning of the instrument, matching unknown notes with an instrument, prepared piece, sight reading of Indian Classical/ Tabulature/ Staff Notation, performance of Scale/ Raaga/ Taala and basic theory of Indian or International music.

Type of Instruments on which Proficiency Required: The candidates would be required to perform with expertise on one or more instruments such as Wind Instrument, Keyboard, Guitar, Tabla, Mridangam, Pakhwaj, Dholak or any other instrument of Indian or Foreign origin. Candidates performing on Indefinite Pitch Instruments such as Jazz Drums set, Brass Drum, Snare Drums, Side Drums, Cymbals, Non-Chromatic instruments such as Bugle & monotone instruments used to produce drone such as Ektara will not be eligible for recruitment.

Musical Experience Certificate. Candidates performing Hindustani or Carnatic Classical music on Wind Instruments will require a musical experience certificate from any musical Institute or organization of repute. A certificate of minimum Initial Grade from International Boards such as Trinity College of Music, London or Royal School of Music, London will be mandatory for candidates performing western notation or western music on Wind Instruments.

PAY AND PERQUISITES

Pay & Allowances. During the initial training period, a stipend of Rs. 14,600/- per month will be admissible. On successful completion of initial training, they will be placed
in Level 3 of the Defence Pay Matrix (₹ 21,700- ₹69,100). In addition, they will be paid MSP @ ₹ 5200/- per month plus DA (as applicable).
Promotion. Promotion prospects exist up to the rank of Master Chief Petty Officer-I, i.e. Level 8 of the Defence Pay Matrix (₹ 47,600- ₹ 1, 51,100) plus MSP @ ₹ 5200/- per month plus DA (as applicable). Opportunities for promotion to commissioned officer also exist for those who perform well and qualify the prescribed examinations.

Perquisites

During the entire period of training and thereafter, sailors are given books, reading material, uniforms, food and accommodation etc. free of cost.
Sailors are entitled to medical treatment, Leave Travel Concessions for self and dependents, Group Housing Benefits and other privileges. Sailors are also entitled to Annual and Casual Leave, Children Education and House Rent Allowances. Post retirement benefits include pension, gratuity and Leave encashment. All perquisites are extended as per service conditions and their eligibility/admissibility is regulated as per government orders in force and amended from time to time.
Insurance Cover. Insurance cover (on contribution) of Rs 37.50 lakhs for all sailors is applicable.

SELECTION CRITERIA

Selection of recruits is based on the order of merit on their performance in Preliminary Screening Board and Final Screening Board.
Preliminary Screening Board will be conducted in two phases. In the first phase, verification of age, education qualification, music certificates and musical ability of the candidate will be assessed. The candidates who are suitable to undertake final test will be subjected to the second phase of PSB. In the second phase, physical fitness test and initial recruitment medical examination will be conducted.
The Preliminary Screening Board is tentatively to be held from 09 to 13 July 2018.
Those who qualify the Preliminary Screening Board will be required to undergo a Final Screening Board. All qualified candidates will be called to INS Kunjali, Colaba, Mumbai for final screening test, final medical examination and selection on All India Basis tentatively scheduled from 20 to 24 August 2018.

Physical Fitness Test (PFT)

Qualifying in Physical Fitness Test is mandatory for selection.
PFT will consist of 1.6 Km run to be completed in 7 minutes, 20 squat ups (Uthak Baithak) and 10 Push-ups. Candidates undergoing PFT will do so at their own risk.

Medical Standards

Medical examination will be conducted by authorised military doctors as per medical standard prescribed in current regulations applicable to sailors on entry.
Minimum height 157 cms. Weight and Chest should be proportionate. Minimum Chest expansion of 5 cms. Details regarding minimum height standards for entry into
the Indian Navy as Sailors, including applicable relaxations, can be accessed from the official recruitment website.
The candidates must be in good physical and medical health free, from any defect likely to interfere with the efficient performance of duties both ashore and afloat under peace as well as war conditions in any part of the world as per Navy Order (Spl) 01/2008.
Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearms i.e from inside of elbow to the wrist and back (dorsal) part of hand/reverse side of palm. Permanent body tattoos on any other part of the body is not acceptable and candidate will be banned from recruitment.
Candidates are advised to get their ears cleaned for wax and tartar removed from teeth prior to examination.

Training: The training for the course will commence in October 2018, with 15 weeks. Basic Training at INS Chilka in Odisha. Thereafter the trainees are sent to Mumbai for 26 weeks specialised training.

Discharge as Unsuitable: Sailors are liable to be discharged as UNSUITABLE due to unsatisfactory performance at any time during the training.

Initial Engagement: The initial engagement is subjected to successful completion of training. The initial engagement is for 15 years.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The applications are to be filled online on website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in and all required documents in original are to be scanned and uploaded. Application received through speed post/ registered post or couriers will be rejected. The selection procedure is as follows:-
The „Online‟ applications along with the required certificates will be sorted out State-wise. The qualifying cut off percentage of a particular state may be increased if more number of applications with higher percentage are received. Short-listing criteria will be based on percentage of marks scored in class 10th.
Call up Letters cum Admit Card for eligible short listed candidates indicating date, time and place for Preliminary Screening Test, would be required to be downloaded from the official website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in. The Call up Letters cum Admit Card will be uploaded on website tentatively by End Jun 2018. No Call up Letter cum Admit Card will be sent by post.
All original certificates, mark sheets and Domicile certificate are to be produced at the time of Preliminary Screening Test. If the details provided in „online application‟ are not matching with original documents, the candidature will be canceled.
Preliminary selection, PFT and Initial Recruitment Medical Examination, may take 2-3 days.
Candidates declared Permanent/ Temporary Medically Unfit in the initial recruitment medical could avail specialist review from the specified Military Hospital within a maximum period of 21 days. Permanent Medically unfit in the recruitment medical can appeal for specialist opinion in a Military Hospital on payment of Rs 40/- by Military Receivable Order (MRO) on Government Treasury within 21 days. Medical fitness certificate other than that of the specialist opinion in a Military Hospital will not be considered. No further review/ appeal is permissible if declared unfit in the specialist review.
A merit list will be prepared from all the candidates who qualify in Final Screening Board in all respects depending upon vacancies. The Merit list will be available on website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in tentatively by mid Sep 2018. All candidates, whose names appear in the Merit list would be required to download Call up Letter and other associated Forms.
All select list candidates will have to undergo a Final Enrolment Medical Examination at INS Kunjali. Candidates declared Temporary/ Permanent unfit candidates at Final Medical Examination will be given an option for Appeal Medical Examination at INHS Asvini only within a maximum period of 21 days. This Appeal Medical Examination shall be treated as final.
All selected candidates will be required to get their Police Verification endorsed by the Superintendent of Police and submit the same at INS Kunjali prior to their enrolment. Only those candidates, who submit the verification certificate duly verified by the concerned authorities, will be enrolled. Candidates without the verified police verification reports will not be eligible for enrolment.
The candidate‟s selection pertaining to a particular batch is valid for that batch only. Qualified candidates whose names do not appear in the final select list cannot claim admission in the next batch. These candidates will have to undergo the selection procedure afresh provided that they meet the eligibility criteria for the fresh batch.
No enquiry will be entertained regarding recruitment / enrolment after a period of six months

HOW TO APPLY: For this entry, the candidates can apply ONLINE ONLY on website www.joinindiannavy.gov.in from 14 May 18 to 27 May 18.

The application may be uploaded from Common Service Centres (CSC) across the country, against a fixed fees of Rs 60 + GST. This facility is entirely optional. In case of any difficulty faced by potential candidates, they may contact IHQ MoD (Navy) through website: www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

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IMA 146 SSB Interview Dates – CDS 1 2018 SSB

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May 19, 2018

The Indian army official website has published the notification related to IMA 146 SSB interview dates for the candidates who have cleared the written exam of CDS 1 2018 held on 04 Feb 2018. As per the official statement, SSB interview registration for the IMA 146 SSB Interview will be starting from last week of May 2018. Candidates who have registered on join indian army portal will be able to select their IMA 146 SSB interview date and check their SSB interview centre for IMA 146. Candidates who have cleared the CDS 1 2018 written exam and opted for Indian Military Academy IMA 146 course will be getting the notification for the IMA 146 SSB dates. Candidates are advised to keep an eye on the official website of the Indian army and also check their registered email IDs and phone SMS regularly.

Also Check: CDS 1 2018 OTA SSB Dates

IMA 146 CDS 1 2018 SSB Dates

Candidates now can check their IMA 146 SSB interview dates.
Go to join indian army website and login to your account.
Check your allotment centre and selecte CDS 1 2018 IMA SSB Dates.
All the best.

IMA 146 SSB Interview Date

Check the official website select IMA 146 entry, enter your name and DOB and check your selection center.
Login to the website and select your SSB date, you will also get the email regarding the same. In case of any question, contact the official website only.
Download the application form if any and also keep your UPSC admit card handy, it will be required during SSB Interview.
Prepare for the SSB Interview for IMA 146 from the following books and ebooks:

Meet Uvena Fernandes, A Sqn Ldr to FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup Referee

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May 19, 2018

From an Air Force Officer to a full time football referee, Uvena Fernandez will be officiating as an assistant referee in the FIFA U-20 Women’s World Cup to be held in France from August 5-24. She is a native of Palolem in Goa.

Her experience as a referee

Uvena has officiated in the Subroto Cup, India’s most prestigious international school-level competition conducted by the Indian Air Force.

She also has experience refereeing in the AFC Cup held in Bangladesh.

She had earlier become the first Indian woman assistant referee to officiate in a FIFA World Cup during the 2016 U-17 Women’s World Cup in Jordan and has refereed 3 othe matches in the in the same tournament which earned her the ‘AFC Referees Special Award’ for her commendable consistency.

With this, Uvena will now be officiating in her second FIFA World Cup in less than two years.

A sportsperson by heart

Uvena is a former international footballer herself from the state of Goa and represented India in 2003 at AFS Asian Women’s Championship.

She has been a sprinter, tried her hand at handball, volleyball and basketball, even attempted tennikoit, all at the state level, before pursuing a career in football.

An Air Force Officer By Choice

Uvena joined the Air Force Academy in 2006 before opting to switch to refereeing, with an approach to give back to the sport which had given her a new lease of life.

She was commissioned in the Air Traffic Control section and rose upto the rank of squadron leader.

According to Uvena, “It is one of the most stringent jobs. As an ATC and a referee, I have to be unflinchingly alert. I have to take decisions very fast and need lot of concentration.”

“I didn’t plan to join Air Force but it so happened that I was officiating a match and was told to apply. I got through,” she says a matter of fact.

Future Prospects

Uvena is a candidate in contention for the senior women’s World Cup next year. There are certain criteria that need to be fulfilled. She hope that she can maintain her fitness and stay in the best possible shape if something comes up.

Conclusion

Uvena’s achievement is not only a boost for her, but it’s a boost for Women’s Football and Women’s Refereeing in general and it shows that Indian Referees can also make it to the big stage on a regular basis.

9 Women Army Officers To Carry Expedition to Mt Bhagirathi II

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May 19, 2018

A team of 9 women officers of the Indian Army undertaking mountaineering expedition to Mt Bhagirathi-II in Uttarakhand was flagged off by Director General of Military Training on 14 May 2018. The summit is challenging owing to its technical requirements, vertical ascents, inclement and unpredictable weather conditions.

The expedition will be conducted from 14 May to 11 Jun 18.

Aim

The expedition aims at encouraging women in the field of adventure where dauntless courage, will-power and determination is put to test. The Indian Army women officers are exploring their maximum potential in the field of adventure sports.

Planning A New World Record

Under the expedition from May 14 to June 11, the team consisting of 9 women officers plans to set a new world record of practising Yoga at 21000 ft.

It will test their technical acumen in mountaineering, mental strength and physical courage.

About Mt Bhagirathi:

Bhagirathi are the group of 3 peaks: Bhagirathi I 6856m, Bhagirathi II 6512m, and Bhagirathi III 6454m in the Garhwal Himalayas. Bhagirathi Group lies in the Gangotri group.

Bhagirathi peaks lies opposite to Mt Meru, Mt Shivling, Mt ThalaySagar and Mt Kedar Dome. Bhagirathi peaks are considered as sacred among the Hindus. They are also situated where the river Ganga originates. It stands at and dominates the end of the valley leading up to Gaumukh which is the end of the Gangotri Glacier and the source of the river Ganga.

Not the first time for women officers:

This is not the first time that women officers from the army have attempted to scale the heights of the mountains. One such officer who has scaled the Everest not only once, but twice, is Maj Deepika Rathore.

Nine lady officers of Indian Army will set a new world record of practicing Yoga on Mt. Bhagirathi-II. In the video Deputy Team Leader of Mt Bhagirathi-II Expedition, Maj Rinchen Dolma Kolto. #indianarmy ??❤️⚔️

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Maj Deepika Rathore the only lady from Indian Armed Forces to have conquered Mt. Everest twice. Maj Deepika is an ex-NCC cadet from Rajasthan. She had been a part of Republic Day Parade in 2002 and had represented India in Singapore in the Youth Exchange Programme. Apart from this, she had won a national level silver medal in guess what? Dancing! So yeah, the word ‘multi-talented’ will surely define her best.

In 2012, Capt Smitha scaled Mt Everest. She along with six other women officers of the Indian Army achieved this feat by not only challenging steep heights of the mountain but also its harsh weather conditions, strong winds, blinding blizzards and avalanches. She was the youngest officer in the team. The entire expedition that was filmed by the Discovery Channel captures the arduous task undertaken by these seven women along with a team of ten other members comprising of male officers and a Sherpa.

Conclusion

Indian army today not just fights wars effectively, but is also successful in spreading the awareness of sports and adventure in its men and women. Today, you will find Army men achieved more not just in terms of gallantry but in terms of sports, politics and social services. The current expedition by the 9 women officers demonstrates that the Indian army provides equal opportunities to both men and women.

3rd Edition Of UNPCAP Being Held In New Delhi From May 7-25, 2018

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May 19, 2018