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Tips For Repeaters to Crack the SSB Interview

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Tashi Mishra
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Tips For Repeaters to Crack the SSB Interview

Jobs in Defence have such a charm that we never want to quit trying even when we have failed in our previous attempts. This gives rise to a term “Repeater”. Repeaters are such a class of people, who feel that they are the most underprivileged people on this earth. When they go to attend SSB, they face raised eyebrows from the Fresher candidates, who have a belief that Repeaters are the most “Chalu” people of this world. In the very beginning itself they are separated from the whole group, the board people say ‘who all are repeaters please come this side’, it feels like criminals.

Right from the Psychologist to the GTO, don’t give details of any exercises saying that they must already be knowing it. The interviewer insulting and demoralizing them that they didn’t clear in their previous attempts, worst of all they are not even paid the TA. Nobody understands the pain of a repeater.

Tips For Repeaters to Crack the SSB Interview

Folks don’t lose hope; here are some tips which will help you in clearing your SSB this time.

Tips For Repeaters to Crack the SSB Interview

  1. Be Confident: I know every other person must be saying this, but this is the thing. Confidence is the most essential part of a successful personality, so take some big bites of confidence before entering the SSB now.
  2. Trust yourself: If you’ll not trust yourself then nobody will. Many of us face pressure from family after being unsuccessful in few attempts; don’t lose the trust in yourself. Keep on reminding yourself what you want to do, read success stories of aspirants who have made in their 10th, 12th attempts and think if they would have given up in the first few attempts they might have never cleared it. Success is might be delayed but it never happens that it doesn’t arrives at all.
  3. Review: Review your mistakes. Write down all your responses on a notebook. Begin from the beginning, write what all response you gave for psych tests, write the words/situations if you remember any of the picture write its description, write your answers and take expert advice on them. Write the questions you faced in your interview/conference and what answers you gave. In short recreate the whole SSB procedure.
  4. Analyze: Analyze your responses. Think about what went wrong in them. Avoid idealistic responses. Think about practical solutions. Note down in points all your analysis; you can even take experts’ advice in your solutions.
  5. Make corrections: Now after you have made out what mistake you did, and then make necessary corrections in your responses.  Find out the field in which you think you lacked in your previous SSB’s and work on it.
  6. The positives and the negatives: Find out your positive points and polish them more, find your negative ones and work on them to make them positive. Some of you might be lacking in public speaking, some might be lacking in interview so take corrective measures and work on your weaknesses.
  7. Dealing with your group: It happens that repeaters group contains people who are in a do or die situation, all want to crack it this time and all are experienced, hence the GT series where you have to work as a group becomes very tough. You just have to maintain you cool and be very balanced while the GT series. Don’t be involved in excessive shouting or bullying others. Remain nice, the GTO knows everything, you’ll cast a good impression by remaining polite and nice and not by dominating others. Make your points strongly but nicely.
  8. Stay away from the ‘Myths’: At last stay away from various myths you hear about repeaters chances of success. They want OLQ’s when they see them in you they select you, when they don’t they do not select you. It’s as simple as that. Anything other than this said about the SSB is wrong! Rumors which say that repeaters have less chances of success are simply meant to demoralize you. Stay focused on you path.
In the end utilize your experience. I believe that any repeater has more chances of success than a fresher this is because they know the whole process and have gone through it. Hence any repeater who works hard and is able to identify the mistakes of previous attempts correctly can definitely clear the SSB.
We shall overcome Someday
Deep in my heart I do believe that we shall overcome Someday.
Good luck
Tashi+profile+pic Tashi Mishra, Editorial Team

She is a defense aspirant from Varanasi completed her BCA. She has attended SSB Interview at 1 AFSB Dehradoon and has more SSB coming up. She is confident about joining Defence Forces one day. Here, she is sharing her views and experience. Mail us to join our editorial team now.

Meteorological Branch SSB Interview Date

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Meteorological Branch SSB Interview Date
Call up details of eligible candidates for meteorology branch for 136 GDOC (permanent commission), 29 short service commission (men) and 45 short service commission (women) courses scheduled for commencing in Jul 2014 are given below. Candidates are required to quote the roll number allotted in all future correspondence pertaining to these courses.

Candidates are to report for SSB testing at the place, time & date mentioned below ( linked list). A representative of the board (in Indian air force Uniform) will receive the candidates and escort them to the election board.
Meteorological Branch SSB Interview Date
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Do SSB Really Need Preparation?

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Do SSB Really Need Preparation?

In the hunt of some guidance about SSB preparation, I met a number of people who are currently officers in army and many aspirants. Whenever I asked them about their experience about SSB, I got a different answer and my view towards SSB fluctuated. Thus I collected a number of views regarding SSB and was in a serious dilemma; what should I prepare for SSB. 

I found many reviews as equivocating ones though they tried to elaborate it well but the central question was still unanswered. I wished to know what should be the exact methodology to prepare and what should be the material to prepare. But after a long search I figured out what is to be done and what not to be done. I prepared a list of 10 activities that one must inculcate before he/she appears at any SSB.
SSB is something that needs a serious preparation. Whenever you are appearing in any examination, don’t forget that there are thousands of aspirant in queue and waiting for just one opportunity to gain success; your efforts are going to make the difference between selection and rejection. To get recommended in any SSB you need to do serious efforts. One of my friends asked me what it takes to clear a SSB and my reply was I am still an aspirant but if I have to answer what it takes, I would say it’s just a combination of hard and smart work. All of us had prepared for exam but we need to triplicate our efforts for SSB. It’s something much superior to just examination.

Do SSB Really Need Preparation?

The next question that comes in our mind is what to prepare. Definitely if you are appearing for the first time, this might be roaming in your head. But yes we need to prepare for SSB and what is to be prepared here is the list.
  • Know your surroundings well.
  • Current affairs
  • English (both grammar and vocabulary)
  • Confidence
  • Physical strength
  • Personality
  • Leadership skills
  • Mental ability
  • Positive attitude
  • Motivation
Let me explain how each step will help you and in what manner
  1. Know your surroundings well: Yes it may be helpful because sometimes in PI you are asked about the place where you live and even the place of SSB u visit. So keep your eyes open and just grab a little bit about the places so that you are not numb at the PI.
  2. Current affairs: Well to keep an interactive PI and other phases of SSB current affairs are must. The topics given in lecturette may cover current affairs. You must be known to what’s happening around the globe.
  3. English: Guys don’t believe any myths regarding this one. You are going to be an officer in army; you need to have a stronghold on English. They expect you to be fluent at this very language. Though it’s not compulsory to do every activity in English but make it a habit, it will help your lifetime. Work out grammar, vocabulary and specially the tone because your tone to speak makes a lot of difference. All in all develop good communication and writing skills.
  4. Confidence: One must maintain one’s confidence level. If one is confidant his facial expressions, his way of talking and reacting will be different. Although being nervous is obvious and evident but one must not let his nervousness overcome his capabilities. And this can be inculcated by practice.
  5. Physical strength: A vital and demanded ability of defense aspirants. Your physical strength contributes a lot to your personality and is very helpful in GTO and other physical tasks. Maintain yourself physically fit; do jogging, pushups, chin ups to gain strength and stamina.
  6. Personality: don’t confuse it with your looks and your “hairstyle”. Common guys you are appearing for a decent job interview where personality differs in meaning. Personality in simple terms matters with your attitude, the way you talk and deal with others are you disciplined. A healthy personality is always noticed in a group. And you can always get an example from army persons around you what a personality they have. Always have a clean shave and get your hairs cut properly before you appear for SSB.
  7. Leadership skills: A big yes to this quality. It is one of the OLQ’s that one must inculcate. You are going to be a leader in future. You will have to lead and command a group of soldiers. You need to have the guts and decision making skills to lead a troop and guide them to attain results. The command task specially recognizes these skills. Some people say that you are born a leader or leaders are not made they are born with these skills. Not a 100 percent true, if you believe that you can; you will definitely develop them.
  8. Mental ability: The figure and simple mathematics questions that are asked during the tests conducted on screening days requires this skill. A person with average skills can do them but don’t forget most of the screening occurs at this stage. So prepare well for the questions, practice well because you are stressed and short of time in these questions and you need to work out faster and this can only be achieved by practice.
  9. Positive attitude: “Our beliefs about what we are and what we can be precisely determine what we can be”. Well guys these lines have a serious hidden meaning in them. Always go to a SSB with a positive attitude. Be ready to take challenges and believe in you. Don’t get distracted and always stay focused on your aim.
  10. Motivation: Never give up guys; it’s never an option. A positive attitude toward life will certainly help you to be successful in any field. Be motivated it will keep you energized and enthusiastic about your aims in life. Watch motivational movies or videos or whatever you feel can motivate you.
“ I’ve missed more than 9000 shots in my career. I’ve lost almost 300 games. 26 times I’ve been trusted to take the game winning shot and missed. I’ve failed over and over and over again in my life. And that is why I succeed. –Michael Jordan ”

Believe me guys luck has nothing to do with your success; it’s all your efforts that count. Stay motivated never give up, all your efforts are going to result in success one day.

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Capture About Author: Pravesh Ahlawat

I am a serious defense aspirant though failed a number of times but never gave in. I wish to join “the global force for good” i.e. Indian navy.

How to Choose a Best SSB Coaching Academy In 2024

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The Services Selection Board (SSB) interview is an integral part of the selection process for the Indian Armed Forces. It is a five-day long interview process that evaluates the candidates on various parameters, including intelligence, personality, and character. While the SSB interview is not a test of knowledge, it does require candidates to possess certain qualities, such as leadership, decision-making, and communication skills. Therefore, SSB coaching plays a crucial role in preparing candidates for the interview process.

There are many coaching centers that offer SSB coaching. However, it is essential to choose a coaching center that has a proven track record of success and is staffed by experienced and knowledgeable trainers. The best SSB coaching centers are those that provide a comprehensive and structured training program that covers all aspects of the SSB interview process.

Some of the factors that make a coaching center the best for SSB coaching are:

  1. Experienced Trainers: The trainers should be experienced professionals who have themselves cleared the SSB interview process or attempted multiple SSB interviews and have an in-depth understanding of the selection criteria.
  2. Structured Training Program: The coaching center should have a structured training program that covers all aspects of the SSB interview process, including the psychological tests, group discussions, and personal interviews.
  3. Individual Attention: The coaching center should provide individual attention to each candidate and focus on their strengths and weaknesses.
  4. Practice Sessions: The coaching center should conduct regular practice sessions, including mock tests and group discussions, to give the candidates a hands-on experience of the SSB interview process.
  5. Feedback and Counseling: The coaching center should provide regular feedback and counseling to the candidates to help them identify their strengths and weaknesses and work on areas that need improvement.
  6. Course Material: The coaching center should provide high-quality course material that covers all aspects of the SSB interview process and is regularly updated.
  7. Success Rate: The coaching center should have a high success rate in terms of the number of candidates who have cleared the SSB interview and been selected for the Indian Armed Forces.

Guidance has always proved to be good. SSB Coachings are a form of guidance that helps in bringing out the best of a candidate. In today’s tough competitive world, where every field demands perfection, it is very essential to get good guidance. SSB is no different. As soon as SSB dates come, many candidates rush to join coaching’s seeking guidance for SSB. But they fail to understand the thin line between guidance and able guidance. SSB Interview coachings are helpful for SSB, especially for the Freshers who don’t have the slightest idea about SSB. But it is equally important to choose the best SSB academy, in order to get the best thing. Joining merely any coaching will be more of a disaster than a help. Here is a guide to help you in choosing a good academy for your SSB preparation.

After the Covid-19 pandemic, more candidates are preferring to prepare from home through online courses. There are multiple benefits of joining the online coaching for defence exams like CDS, NDA, AFCAT, Territorial Army, MNS, INET, ACC, and more. Even SSB interview online courses are best and provide more knowledge nowadays.

If you are looking for the best quality online course for defence exams and SSB Interview, you must go with one and only SSBCrackExams. It is the pioneer in the online courses for defence aspirants, it is providing online courses to defence aspirants since 2013 when no other brand was in the scene. SSBCrackExams being the pioneer in this field provide the best quality content, lectures, study material and mock test to defence aspirants.

Online Coaching by SSBCrackExams: It is the 1st and top portal in India for defence exam and SSB interview preparation if you are looking for an online course with quality content.

SSBCrackExams is India’s most exclusive online portal for Indian defence aspirants, it is dedicated to defence exams-related preparations, followed & loved by millions of defence aspirants across the country. Our mission is to help every defence aspirant to achieve his/her dream of serving the nation, by providing him/her with engaged & in-depth learning of a particular subject, customized according to one’s needs & potential. We aim to create fearless & confident individuals who can both ace the exams & constitute the world’s most powerful & invincible defence forces.

At SSBCrackExams, we train candidates for Defence Exams like NDA, CDS, AFCAT, INET, ICG, CAPF, EKT, Territorial Army, ACC, MNS, ADC, AMC, OIR Test, Airforce Group X & Y, IAF Airmen, Navy Sailor, Army CEE, JCO/OR, SSB Interview and more, through online video lectures by expert teaching faculty. We also provide the students with an in & out view of the exams, making them sufficiently aware about the needed criteria. Our all-inclusive courses are exam syllabus-based, full of solid content & easy to grasp for a student’s better understanding & comprehensive learning.

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All SSB Coaching Academies mentioned above are good for:

  • NDA Exam Written Coaching
  • SSB Interview Coaching
  • AFSB Interview Coaching
  • CDS Exam Written Coaching
  • PABT Test Coaching
  • AFCAT Written Test Coaching
  • Indian Air Force SSB Interview
  • Indian Navy SSB Interview
  • Indian Army SSB Interview
  • TGC, SSC, UES, TES, NCC, ACC, PCSL SSB Coaching.
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But, if you are planning to go for an offline coaching academy, do look for these points.

DO NOT JOIN LOSERS: There is a trend happening in India, every second day a new academy is opening and a new master is coming on social media, FB, Youtube with lectures, few of them are retired assessors who talk different things about SSB, they show something deep random psychological CRAP to lure candidates, as if the candidates want to become a DRDO Psychologist and not an officer and candidates believe that these ex-assessors know something which others do not know or they have some magical formula which was hidden for so long, candidates keep grabbing such deep psychological things which only a psychologist must know, this is like putting too much CRAP in your brain which is not required for the SSB interview, this only confuses candidates more.

There are few if not all, newborn ex-SSB assessors who are heard talking BAD about others just to show themselves as good. DO NOT JOIN SUCH PEOPLE. All defence aspirants must avoid joining anyone who talks badly about other SSB academies (especially those who are successful and because these fools want to be like successful academies or websites like SSBCrack without hard work. Such ex-assessors have no moral value and they seriously do not have a clue about someone else’s hard work, they portray themselves like philanthropist who is doing social service, but for them, it is just a business to get the money out of candidates, they are doing to the same what other academies are doing but successful people do not talk bad about other academies, so join a successful academy and not a newborn loser who is spreading hate and negativity in your mind.

Distance: The distance of the academy from your house/place of stay matters. In case you are lucky enough to live in the same city then it’s all right but if you are living in some other city then distance might become a constraint. One another way is that if you are having a fixed SSB date then you might go to the academy in that city where your SSB is, and directly go for SSB from there.

Feedback: One of the best ways to pick out a good academy is to get feedback from other aspirants. They might be your friends or persons you met in any SSB Blog. Don’t go on the advertisements and success rates; they might be misleading since each one of them is promising the same. The best way is to talk about the academy from a known person.

Assessors: Generally the academies are opened up by the retired Defense Personals. You can also do some research on their previous records. Make sure they have different assessors for each test. Most of the newborn academies lack many things like assessors.  

Ground: Many academies are opened in a place like an apartment, do not waste your time there, instead get a book and read. Do not make joke out of SSB coaching. Make sure whatever academy you join have proper GTO ground and not a rooftop for GTO task.  

Fee & Course Duration: The fees for most of them are same, especially the BIG academies, they have a set duration of the course as well i.e. 15 days.  

Lodging and food: This will matter only if you are going out of your home city for the coaching. The big one’s offer their own hostel and food at minimal cost, however if you have a relative then, do I need to say more!  

Final Year problems: In case you are still in your college/school, then that means you have an additional burden of studies, I would advise to leave the studies and out them on a second priority and give full focus on SSB. Coaching will hardly take 15 days, but you should be willing enough to leave your classes and focus on coaching, you can make up for the attendance later. However, if the case is that you can’t leave your studies for a while then learn to manage in adversities (It is also an OLQ).  

Mother or the Daughter: This is the problem with academies having branches all over India. Well you might get confused about which one to choose, the original one (mother) or the branch (daughter), well it depends on the performance, gets feedback from the pass-outs of that academy, considers the nearest branch, but it is seen that the original one is always the better one.  

After Coaching Support: You should look for an academy that can be called up to clarify anything even after your course is over.  

Big names vs. Small ones: Go for the one which suits you in all aspects. Brands are definitely the best but you can never underestimate the power of anything. Hence look for the things which you want and then join a good academy.

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How I Cleared My AFCAT Exam

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AFCAT 2/2013 was the third time I sat for writing AFCAT, having cleared it for the previous two attempts, I was quite sure that I’ll again crack it because of my preparation. As expected I did clear it. I would like to share with you all the preparation strategy I had adopted for AFCAT.


English: Since English is not something to be prepared in a day, I am in continuous touch of reading English books, novels, journals and newspaper. Reading makes it easier to understand the comprehension passage and answer accordingly. Reading also makes you come across various new words and out of curiosity you look for their meaning in the dictionary. Keeping a dictionary with you is as important as having water. To practice more I would suggest you to follow the book ‘English for Competitive Examinations’, written by Edgar Thorpes and Showick Thorpe and published by Pearson Education.

How I Cleared My AFCAT 2/2013


 
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General Awareness: In AFCAT you are asked more about the medals and special achievements of Indian sports in the sports section, hence I kept a record of all the medals won by Indians in important sports. Revising your basic science and history is enough for the portions on them. They also always ask a question on any recent missile, submarine, aircraft hence I have made a list of that as well (this helps in SSB also). I have kept myself aware of the major awards and their recipients, this helps in answering questions based on awards and honors.  It helps a lot in preparing for GK if you are a continuous newspaper reader. Although the facts asked in AFCAT are mostly not very current but almost 1-2 years old.
 
Math: Revising the basic formulas of ratio and proportion, Profit loss, unitary method, percentage, simple interest and other algebra formula is enough for math. The questions are simple asking only for basic intelligence.
Reasoning: I have practiced reason from the book “A Modern Approach To Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning”, by Dr. RS Aggarwal and published by S. Chand Publications. It offers a variety of questions with a huge number of questions. You can get both verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions from this book.

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What To Prepare After Clearing AFCAT and How?

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Tashi Mishra
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Congratulations first of all to all those of you who have cleared the AFCAT Now the question is what next? The written test is only the first step in the ladder of climbing up to the Indian Airforce. There are many more steps yet to come, and it’s always good to start preparing much beforehand to avoid last minute problems.

Especially those who are Fresher’s must be very curious and excited to know that what all they must prepare. Hence here are few things which you can start preparing after clearing this written test.

Reservation

This is the first thing you need to look for. Going for such an important interview demands that your journey must be trouble free and comfortable. Hence you must look for the reservations of the date you have chosen for the SSB. In case the reservations are not yet open, make a note of when they’ll get open, what all trains you can go for (in case of long journey), or at least decide the option you’ll take for your journey ( bus/train etc.).

Documents

Keep your entire documents ready, once you have generated your call letter, go through the documents required, their photocopies needed, attestation etc. This will give you time to get the document which you don’t have with you for e.g. Provisional degree etc. Don’t forget the photographs.
GK: In the interview your GK and current affairs will boost your confidence a lot. Keep yourself updated with the recent national, international news and form your opinion on important issues, be in regular touch with the newspaper. This will help in GD, Lecturette etc.

Airforce and Military Awareness

You need to know about the basic working and strength of the forces. This includes important aircrafts, recent Defence deals etc.

Self-Awareness

Start knowing yourself better, your friends, family better. Think about the negative and positive points of self and family. You must be well aware of the details of your hobbies, the games you play or have played and you must have a clear idea of your percentage, achievements etc. You can read the frequent questions asked in the interview from our website and prepare yourself accordingly.

Practicing the Psych Test Series and Reasoning

Be in touch with the reasoning questions and practice the psych tests since they demand a strict time constraint.

Physical Exercise

You must look fit and do well in the GT series also. You can start going for a jog in the morning or you can do light exercise. This will increase your stamina and also improve your gait and body language. A sound mind resides in a sound body has not been said in vain.

Dress and Other Essentials

Make a list of all what you require for the AFSB interview. Then strike out the thing you have and arrange for the once you don’t. Look for the appropriate dress and shoes and try them. Be comfortable in your white shoes hence practice running in them since you have you do a lot of physical work in them.

Public Speaking and English

Though last on this list this is of utmost importance. The whole AFSB is about public speaking. Hence you must start practicing speaking in English at once. Speak in English with friends and family this will remove your shyness and help in boosting up confidence. Practicing lecturette is the best way to improve public speaking and English.

Its Your Dream, You Have To Make It True

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Its Your Dream, You Have To Make It True
Hie! I am Garima Puniani, A defense aspirant like you all. I would like to Share my story with you, not guidance but the experience, for a realization that nothing is impossible if you have made an aim in life. I have lived my entire life (till now) in Chandigarh, and none of my family member is into defense, not even in 3 generations. Since my childhood whenever I used to see a defense personal, I used to wonder who all these people are and how they are selected.  Are they from different world or something? As I grew up my myths changed as I made friends who were from defense background, I used to go to their places. Meet their families, but still, a feeling was there, this life is something way beyond you could imagine in civilian cadre. There was prestige, honor, and most of all. A good life!

This all inspired me to make an aim in life that one day even I will be there.  And I was in my 8th class.
Time came and went by. With luck or destiny, I took non-medical, got a good score in my 12th, took civil engg , but back in my mind, I knew one day I have to make it in defense forces only!
When I came into my final year, time came for me to apply for Indian Air Force! I cleared the AFCAT and went for my ssb at afsb Dehradun on 21st November 2012! I was screened in in batch of 87 selected out of 168. I was given chest no 19. Being a defense aspirant, though I did not take any formal coaching from any institute but went to a rtd. Col for some guidance as what happens at ssb.

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Believe me even if you go with no training you are equivalent to the one who has taken training because it is all so new , you cannot learn anything from anywhere. The ssb judge you for what REAL you are, and not what you portray, they know exactly what kind of people come over there and how to judge them , so do not play smart with them. I did mistakes in my story writing about which I came to know later, though rest of the words and SRT went well, but I believe stories play an important part in judging one’s personality! The GTO were good. Being a sports person I was able to do 7/8 individual, GD and GPE were good, but progressive group task did not go well, our batch did not work as a team, which I feared was a negative. I did not work as a team. My interview went for more than 1 hr, which I came to know later, was not a good thing because I blabbered out many things which I shouldn’t have. I did not know many things about Airforce, which I should have, my G.k. was poor and I wasn’t prepared for the interview at all, which I realized later.  My conference took time, there was a time gap in me going to the room and my preceding one leaving the room, so that meant I was a border line case. They asked me about my achievement and about my hobbies and how I managed time with things, I was Conference out from my 1st SSB because of my over confidence only!
I was shattered, it was my dream to make it to in defense forces, but it did not happen, but I wanted to make it into the forces. In January, my result for cdse-2 /2012 result came and I had cleared it! My spirits rose. I wanted to prove myself this time, in mean while I filled in for sscw tech as well as afcat. My SSB for cdse-2 came to Allahabad on 29th may 2013, only 57 girls had reported and 36 were screened it, but I was in one of those who were screened out, I couldn’t believe what had happened, in my life I had always wished to be in defense force but now the dream seemed so unreachable. I was sad but hopeful that it wasn’t my time, and my time will also come soon.
My 3rd SSB call came from Indian Airforce, at Mysore on 24th June 2013, I was screened in batch of 74 out of 169 with chest no 61 . The Very next day they took our PABT, in which I cleared the written and for battery aptitude they said they will give the result on conference day, then we had our psychology, for what joy I used to make someone die in my stories,  SRT and words went ok. I did most of them. 25th June as it was my birthday , I celebrated it with my whole SSB batch ,  we cut a cake at night and celebrated it with full spirit and enthusiasm, the whole batch sang songs for me. I must say it has been the best bday ever till date. My interview this time was taken by the president, and it approximately went for 1 hr, which went really well, he asked me some GK questions, I answered them well this time most of the interview was based upon SRT, which I managed well and I could see the president was impressed, what went wrong in SSB this time too was my GTO. Though, GD, and GPT went well, my progressive group task did not go well again. I had become either bossy, or was shouting out orders out things on other, which I realized in the end. My conference again went in for long asking me about the achievement and made me sure that I am again a border line case. I was again conferenced out from Airforce SSB and did not clear my PABT too, so luck wasn’t favoring me at all! My SSB ended on 29th June and I reached back Chandigarh on 2nd july!
With only 4 days gap, my next SSB was lined up at Allahabad. My Tech entry SSB on 7th July!  This was my last chance as my family had given me ultimatum to either make it or think of other options also. I had to make it in this time!
I was screened in 30 out of 81 girls in 11 SSB board. This time they made batch of repeaters’ and fresher’s together. I was given chest no. 1. Freaking Chest no. 1. The next day we had our psychology, which went well. I did not make the same mistake this time, did not make anyone die in my stories, words went absolutely fine and SRT I attempted 55-56. So over all this time psychology was better than ever. My interview was on the same day in fact 15 minutes after we completed our psych test. Since I was chest no. 1, I was the scapegoat. But to my amusement, my interview went very fine. Deputy president took my interview, and it went only for 20-25 minutes,  this time I could see the change in my answers, be it from guidance from others or your own experience, it went amazingly good, I was good with my g.k. I knew everything what I had written in my p.i.q. The g.to were perfect from team work to gd, gpe to lecture , all went fine. I did all my individual tasks,. Everything ended really well. This time from inside I had a feeling yes, I have done everything right. Conference went in for 10-20 seconds only. Deputy President presided over my conference. Be it a good batch or our luck, Out of 30 /9 girls were recommended from our batch. The medicals went well. I was given over weight by 8 kgs, which I had to reduce in 42 days, ask me, how difficult it is being a sports person, but I did it. I lost 10 kgs. Finally the Merit list came on 11th September and I have topped my stream. I am going to join OTA this 5th October.
I cannot explain the feeling I had when I made it to the merit. I feel content that, my parents, my family is so proud of me. It’s the hard work and never dying attitude that took me to here, so long, so far!
I hope I have not bored you all, thank you for your patience for reading it all!
recommended+in+4th+attemp About Author: Garima Puniani

I am Garima Puniani from Chandigarh. Completed B.E. in Civil Engineering. Been an all rounder and have been a defense aspirant since my childhood.

Meet The Indian Air Force Delhi to Nagpur from 16 Sep – 05 Oct 13

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Meet The Indian Air Force Delhi to Nagpur from 16 Sep - 05 Oct 13

As a part of proactive programmes to connect with the youth, the IAF is conducting a Student Interaction Drive, named ‘Guardians of the Sky’, from 16 Sep – 05 Oct 13. The Drive is aimed to closely interact with students in seven cities across Central and Western India so as to create awareness about the IAF in general and career opportunities in the officers’ cadre in particular.


Selected young IAF officers in customised Gypsies, along with support staff, would be ‘flagged off’ by Air Marshal PR Sharma AVSM,Air Officer in charge Personnel, from Air Force Station New Delhi in the evening hours on 16 Sep 13. The team would cover six cities –Gwalior, Indore, Nasik, Mumbai, Pune and Hyderabad, before being ‘flagged in’ at Nagpur on 05 Oct 13, after covering over 3000 kms. En route, ‘Guardians of the Sky’ would meet young men and women at nine premier educational institutes in these cities, including the IITs at Mumbai, Hyderabad and Indore. At each location, a multidisciplinary group of IAF officers would be on hand to interact with the students, to provide details on career opportunities in the IAF and to answer queries. A few interesting events are also planned to encourage participation by students.

Meet The Indian Air Force Delhi to Nagpur from 16 Sep - 05 Oct 13

An IAF Adventure team, comprising para sailing instructors, powered hang gliders and a microlight
aircraft, forms a part of the Drive. Selected students at each institute would be given a unique opportunity
to participate in para sailing at a suitable location in the vicinity, while some others would also get to visit a
nearby IAF base and soar to the skies in a microlight aircraft or Powered Hang Glider.

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The drive would provide a great opportunity for students to experience glimpses of the adventurous
life that IAF offers and of avenues available as an IAF officer. For the IAF, this novel effort is a way of
reaching out to the youth by offering opportunities in aero sports at their doorstep; to make them more ‘air
minded’ and aware of the uniqueness of ‘Brand IAF’

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Physical and Medical Standards for Joining Indian Army

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Army Medical Standards

After a candidate clears the SSB Interview, he/she is expected to undergo a Medical Examination held at the medical boards. Only the candidates who are declared fit by the medical authorities are eligible to join the Training Academy. However you can appeal in the medical board again if you are declared unfit, also temporary rejections are given to candidates who have curable problems like, overweight, underweight etc.

Physical and Medical Standards for Joining Indian Army

 

Let us have a look on the standards of Indian Army

  1. The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free from any disease/disability which is likely to interfere with the efficient performance of duties
  2. There should be no evidence of weak constitution, bodily defects or over weight.
  3. The minimum acceptable height for Male candidate is 157.5 cms. For women candidate’s minimum acceptable height is 152 cms. For Gorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North Eastern region of India, Garhwali and Kumaon, the Minimum acceptable height will be 5 cms less. In case of candidates from Lakshadweep, the minimum acceptable height can be reduced by 2 cms for males and females candidates.
  4. Chest should be healthy. For males the minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be 5 cms. In recording the measurements, fraction of less than 0.5 cm will be ignored, 0.5 cm will be recorded as such and 0.6 cm and above will be recorded as 1 cm. X-Ray of the chest is compulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest.
  5. There should be no disease of bones and joints of the body.
  6. A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown or fits.
  7. The hearing should be normal. A candidate should be able to hear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms. in a quiet room. There should be no evidence of present or past disease of the ear, nose and throat.
  8. There should be no sign of functional or organic disease of the heart and blood vessel. Blood pressure should be normal.
  9. The muscles of abdomen should be well developed and there should be no enlargement of liver or spleen. Any evidence of disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be  a cause for rejection.
  10. Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit. If operated, this should have been done at least 1 year prior to the present examination and healing is completed.
  11. There should be no hydrocele, varicocele or piles.
  12. Urine examination will be done and any abnormality, if detected will be a cause for rejection.
  13. Any disease of the skin which is likely to cause disability or disfigurement will also be a cause for rejection.
  14. A candidate should be able to read 6/6 in a distant vision chart with each eye with or without glasses. Myopia should not be more than 3.5D and hypermetropia not more than 3.5D including Astigmatism. For women candidates the minimum acceptable visual acuity are: Distant vision (corrected)better eye 6/6 worse 6/18,  Myopia of not more than minus 5.5 including Astogination.
  15. Internal examination of the eye will be done by means of ophthalmoscope to rule out any disease of the eye. A candidate must have good binocular vision. The colour vision standard will be CP-III for Army A candidate should be able to recognise red and green colours.
  16. Candidates who have undergone or have the evidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy, to improve the visual acuity, will be permanently rejected.
  17. Candidates who have undergone LASER Surgery for correction of refractive error will be considered for commission in Army if they fulfill following criteria :-
    • Age more than 20 years.
    • Uncomplicated stable LASIK/Excimer (PRK) laser procedure done for Myopia or Hypermetropia, with stable refraction for a period of six months after the procedure.
    • A healthy retina.
    • Corrected vision should be 6/6 in better eye and 6/9 in worse eye, with maximum residual refraction of +  1.50 in any meridian for myopia or hypermetropia.
    • Axial length within permissible limits.


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Height and Weight Standards

Height and Weight Standards (Males)
Height in Centimeters (Without shoes). Weight in Kilograms.
Height in Cms.
Weight in Kgs                             
18  Years
20  years
22 years
152
44
46
47
155
46
48
49
157
47
49
50
160
48
50
51
162
50
52
52
165
52
53
55
168
53
55
57
170
55
57
58
173
57
59
60
175
59
61
62
178
60
62
63
180
63
64
65
183
65
67
67
185
67
69
70
188
70
71
72
190
72
73
74
193
74
76
77
195
77
78
78
Height and Weight Standards (Females)
Height in Centimeters (Without shoes). Weight in Kilograms.
 Height in Cms.
Weight in Kgs         
20 years
25 years
30 years
150
39
41
43
153
40
47.2
43.5
155
43
44
46
158
45
46
48
160
46
47
49
163
47
49
51
165
49
51
53
168
50
52
54
In your own interest you are advised to undergo a preliminary medical checkup for wax in ears, refractory error of eyes, fungal infection of skin and also gynaecomasties etc. for female candidates before reporting for the Medical Examinations.
 
Physical Conditioning : Prospective candidates are advised to keep themselves in good physical condition by following the under mentioned routine :-
  • Running : 2 to 4 Km. in 15 minutes
  • Skipping
  • Pushups & Sit-ups : Minimum 20 each
  • Chin ups : Minimum 08
  • Rope Climbing : 3 to 4 meters.
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How To Select AFCAT 2 2013 Venue and Generate Call Letter

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AFCAT 2 2013 Venue and

AFCAT 02 2013 written test result is out now, you can check your AFCAT result at Air Force official website or here. Also you can log in at careerairforce.nic.in to know your AFCAT 02 2013 marks. Air Force has kept the cut off marks for AFCAT 116 this time. All successful candidates are required to select their AFCAT 2 2013 AFSB interview venue and  generate their call letter for AFSB interview.

How To Select AFCAT 2 2013 Venue and Generate Call Letter

Select AFCAT 2 2013 Venue and Generate Call Letter

  1. List of Candidates shortlisted, from AFCAT 2/2013 held on 25 Aug 13, for next phase of testing at Air Force Selection Boards (AFSB) is linked below. Based on the induction requirements of the IAF, performance of candidates in AFCAT as well as statistics of Reporting and Success rates at AFSBs, the cut off marks for short listing candidates for AFCAT 2/2013 held on 25 Aug 13 is 116 / 300.
  2. Candidates may login to their account to view their individual AFCAT Marks.
  3. Candidates whose AFCAT Numbers figure in the list are required to login to their account and select the venue and date of further testing in one of the Air Force Selection Boards (AFSB). The last date for selection of AFSB venue and date is 06 Oct 2013. Thereafter candidates are required to print a call up letter from the website and report at their selected venue along with Call Up letter, AFCAT Admit Card and other documents listed in the Call Up letter.
  4. Shortlisted candidates who fail to select their AFSB venues on or before 06 Oct 2013 would be allotted their AFSB batches by IAF and intimated through their registered E Mail ID. On receipt of E Mail, candidates are required to print a Call Up letter from the website and report at their selected venue along with Call Up letter, AFCAT Admit Card and other documents listed in the Call Up letter.

Please Note

  1. All candidates are required to carefully read and follow the General Instructions available on www.careerairforce.nic.in before reporting to AFSB.
  2. All candidates to download their Call Up letters by 31 Oct 13. Candidate login for AFCAT 2/2013 will not be available from 01 Nov 13.
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