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AFCAT 2 2016 Cut Off, Backlog and Age Limit

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AFCAT 2 2016 Cut Off, Backlog and Age Limit

Recently Indian air force has published the AFCAT 2 2016 notification. Indian Air Force conducts Air Force Common Admission Test, popularly known as AFCAT, twice every year. As the name suggests this test is conduct for and by Indian Air Force. The purpose of this test is to recruit officers (both men and women) for three branches (and their sub-branches) of Air Force namely Flying, Technical and Ground Duty. In this article, candidates can find the details regarding AFCAT 2 2016 age limits, cut off marks, backlog status and if final year students can apply for AFCAT 2 2016 of now.

AFCAT 2 2016 Cut Off [Application Eligiblity]

Flying: Graduates (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised University who have attained minimum 60% marks or equivalent have passed Maths and Physics at 10+2 level or BE / B Tech degree (Four year course) or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institute of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised University with minimum 60% marks or equivalent.

Technical: Candidateswithminimum60%markseachin Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level and a minimum of four year graduation / integrated post- graduation qualification in Engineering / Technology from recognised University.

GDOC Administration & Logistics: Graduate Degree (Minimum three year degree course) in any discipline from a recognised university with 60% marks or equivalent or cleared section A & B examination of Associate Membership of Institution of Engineers (India) or Aeronautical Society of India from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

GDOC Accounts: B. Com. degree (Minimum three year degree course) from a recognised university with a minimum of 60% marks or equivalent.

GDOC Education: MBA / MCA or MA / M Sc degree in English / Physics / Mathematics / Chemistry / Statistics / International relations / International studies / Defence studies / Psychology / Computer Science / IT / Management / Mass Communication / Journalism / Public Relation with minimum of 50% marks in aggregate all paper put together in Post Graduation (Minimum two year programme) and 60% marks in graduation (both recognised by UGC / Competent Accreditation Authority).

AFCAT 2 2016 Age Limits

  • Flying Branch – Age: 20 to 24 years
  • TechnicalBranch – Age: 20to26
  • Ground Duty Branches – Age: 20 to 26

 AFCAT 2 2016 Final Year Students & Backlog

Candidates appearing in final year/semester examinations may apply for all courses commencing in July 2017 provided they fulfil the following conditions:-

  • Candidates should not have any present backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks upto the last semester / year for which results have been declared at the time of online submission and at the time of SSB.
  • Candidates should be able to provide provisional / original degree certificate issued by University latest by 15 June 2017.

AFCAT 2 2016 Preparation Study Material

  1. SSB Interview Book
  2. AFCAT Solved Papers eBook
  3. EKT ebook

How To Overcome The 11 Most Common Challenges In Goal-Setting

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11 Most Common Challenges In Goal-Setting

The goal setting process can be tricky. As much as satisfaction and happiness one derives upon realising their goal, the entire process, and the stages can be quite demoralizing especially when one is faced with certain challenges.
Let’s take a closer look at these challenges and how to overcome them.

CHALLENGE 1
Unclear objectives.
The majority of us tend to set goals on the basis of what we ‘think’ we want rather than what we really want. There may have been a time when you might have set a goal for yourself and upon fulfilling it, you may not have been as satisfied as you thought you would be. It’s a common thing to happen and the reason is that you weren’t clear about what you wanted.
What you should do- whenever you set a goal ask yourself “why do I want this?” dig deeper and counter question yourself. The more you uncover your desire to achieve something, the better.

CHALLENGE 2
Unrealistic expectations.
Ever faced a situation in which you thought to yourself “that’ll be easy” but it ended up being everything but easy? Well the problem lies in your unrealistic and false expectations out of that task. Get this straight- you can’t achieve great things overnight. You simply cannot. You can either start with goals which are achievable or lower your expectations about the goal. Gradually set out to make bigger and greater objectives. Life will be easier that way.

CHALLENGE 3
It’s too hard.
The level of difficulty of a goal can be underestimated at times. Working towards any goal will seem tough at the beginning but some goals may be tough throughout (the major cause being your unrealistic expectations). What you must do is to be persistent. Take baby steps towards your goal. Keep pushing and don’t lose the momentum. There’ll come a point at which it won’t be difficult anymore. And dare you say “I give up”.

CHALLENGE 4
Not doing the inner work.
Most of us think that achieving goals is external in nature. You do certain tasks and you reach where you want to. It’s like a journey from one point to another. However, just like there are two sides of a coin, the attainment of goals also has two sides. The inner work i.e. the change in yourself and your personality also matters to a great extent in realisation of your goals. Start inculcating the qualities that are required of your goal to be achieved.

CHALLENGE 5
Sacrifice v/s Gain.
It’s not surprising that in order to gain something you’re going to have to lose something and unfortunately enough, most people forget the sacrifice part and focus on what they will gain once they reach their goal. This ignorance can backfire when faced with undesirable conditions. Therefore, be mentally prepared to sacrifice and to lose something. Only two things matter in this case, first- “is the sacrifice worth it?” and second- “am I willing to do it?” Answer and decide wisely.

CHALLENGE 6
Lack of self-belief
This is one of the most common problem in goal- setting. Your low self -confidence and self -esteem is in no way helping you to achieve what you want, if it did, you would have been setting your next goal. Believe in yourself and your abilities and then take action. The more you do things that bring you closer to your goal, the more confident you’ll feel about yourself. You can also remind yourself of your previous accomplishments to motivate you.

CHALLENGE 7
Fear of failure.
The fear of failure is one of the biggest reasons that disables people from moving to bigger and better things in life. You may feel that no matter how much efforts you put in, you can’t get what you want. You start procrastinating, finding ways to delay your tasks. In such cases, frustration is also bound to happen. What you need to understand is that goal attainment is a gradual and a long process. The means and methods may fail, you however aren’t a failure. It all depends on how you see it.11 Most Common Challenges In Goal-Setting

CHALLENGE 8
Obstacles.
There may come a point where you come face to face with a hindrance or an obstacle while working on your goal. Unexpected obstacles are the most common reason behind unrealised goals. Most people do not anticipate and therefore do not prepare themselves for these obstacles and feel absolutely confused and tensed when it happens. What you should do- When you are setting your goal, think of all of the possible barriers and hindrances that you can face and then come up their solution.

CHALLENGE 9
Trying to control.
Some people like to be in control of everything, every possible thing that concerns them. In doing so, they end up complicating things for themselves. While you may control things that you can you also need to accept that some things are beyond your control and the only thing that you can do in such situations is to adapt.

CHALLENGE 10
Lack of commitment.
You’ve set a goal for yourself and you want to achieve it but still you’ll find yourself not being committed enough to your goal. When you aren’t loyal and constant with your goal, you’ll never make it a priority, which means that you probably won’t do things that you should be doing to attain your goal. The end result will be an unrealised goal and we don’t want that, do we?

CHALLENGE 11
Losing motivation.
It’s a good thing to be optimistic about your goal and its outcomes and we all are, at least in the initial stage of the goal-setting and then gradually a downward spiral seems to drain all of our motivation and before you know it, you over optimism has now turned to zero motivation. You can either change your approach, reignite your excitement and expectation from the goal or just simple take a break.

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Colonel Santosh Mahadik Wife Cleared SSB Interview, Set To Join Indian Army

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Colonel Santosh Mahadik Wife

She was given special age exemption by Minister of Defence Manohar Parrikar on the recommendation of Chief of Army Staff General Dalbir Singh. “Her determination and commitment must have impressed the board of officers who interviewed her,” said an Army officer.

UPDATE:  The final list of those selected by the Services Selection Board (SSB), released on Thursday, included Swati’s name. Hearing the news, the 37-year-old said she felt emotionless.

“There was no emotion, no happiness or sadness. Just numbness. It seemed routine, even though I had worked so hard for it in the last few months. I guess because there was no one to celebrate the news with,” she said.

Six months after the death of martyr Santosh Mahadik, the commanding officer of 41 Rashtriya Rifle who battled to safeguard the country from terrorist, his 35-year old wife has geared up and has cleared all five days of Services Selection Board (SSB) examination.

As soon as the medical fitness report is received, she is set to be undergo a training to serve the Indian Army.

38-year-old Colonel Santosh Mahadik, commanding officer of anti-terror force of 41 Rashtriya Rifles (RR) was on mission of Kupwara operation died in a gun battle against terrorist in Jammu Kashmir’s Kupwara District on November 17, 2015. He hailed from a small village Pogarwadi in Satara. A son of a milkman, he was adopted by his maternal grandmother who changed his surname from Ghorpade to Mahadik. In 2003, he married Swati and they have two children – six-year-old Swarajya and 12-year-old Kartiki.

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Swati who has a masters degree in Master in social work (MSW), has also done her course in Teaching and was a teacher at Kendriya Vidyalaya.

Swati wished to join the Army and has said that her two children will also join the force mid-day had spoken to her in November, 2015.Colonel Santosh Mahadik Wife

She had said, “My husband’s first love was Indian Army and despite being a couple, I never became his first love and his first love took him. In order to maintain the love of my husband I wish to join the Indian Army force as this will help me to light the candle of my husband presence and his love.”

Despite repeated attempt to contacted Swati she remain unanwered as she is undergoing medical test for SSB and cannot carry mobile handset

Col Mahadik’s mother Kalinda (68) Ghorpade said, “I lost my son and did not want to lose my daughter-in-law. I was upset a bit about her decision as I wanted her to take care of the children but my son was passionate about Indian Army and that spark was reflecting in Swati’s eyes. I have finally agreed to it and she has really made me a prode. But I do not want to lose Swati who is like my daughter.”
Col Mahadik brother Jayant Ghorpade who runs milk business said, “Soon after the death of my brother, Swati had made up her mind to join Indian Army and we supported her. A month after the death of my brother she shifted to Pune and started gearing up to crack the SSB examination. We supported her and took the responsibility of her children. Her daughter Kartiki is in standard six and she has kept her in Deharadun school while her Swarajya is studying in Panchgani school.”

He added, “Swati took up class in Pune and started preparing for it. Gaining and learning from the inputs by Col Mahadik’s friend she prepared herself. She joined classes in Pune and also daily for physical exercises she use to give three to four hours of exercise. On May 25 she was called for interview and now she has cleared all five rounds. Now only medical examination is left after which she will be selected. We are confident about her selection.”

When contacted Swati’s class Apex careers Lt Col (Retd) Pradeep Brahmankar said, “Swati was brilliant and her passion to join the defence has made her reach to a pinnacle. Within six months tremendous effort, hardwork and willingness have paved her.”

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12 Be’s For A Lasting First Impression

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12 Be's For A Lasting First Impression

In psychology, a first impression is the event when one person first encounters another person and forms a mental image of that person. Impression accuracy varies depending on the observer and the target (person, object, scene, etc.) being observed. First impressions are based on a wide range of characteristics: age, race, culture, language, gender, physical appearance, accent, posture, voice, number of people present, and time allowed to process. The first impressions individuals give to others could greatly influence how they are treated and viewed in many contexts of everyday life.

To get your dream job and to make a lasting and a memorable first impression on your interviewer, the following are the 12 Be’s that you can use during the interview process.

 

  1. Be prepared-When you go for an interview to a company, the first thing you want to do is to be prepared. Get all the necessary information about the company, how they work, what is their core competency, what is their mission and vision. It will save the time of having them to explain you all these things. It is also expected out of you that you be aware of the company in and out since you are applying for a job there.
  2. Be personal– You need to work on your personality characteristics and let your personality speak for itself. Make it easy for your prospective employee to like you. Your body language here plays an important role. Do not let the interview experience be overwhelming. Let your personality do the magic and exhibit your desirable traits.
  3. Be interesting– This is easier said than done. Imagine this- you are an interviewer and in a day you interview dozens of candidates. It is a tedious task, right? Well, your interviewer does this task and so you have to think from his point of view. The decision of whether to hire someone or not depends, to a large extent, on the ability of the candidate to show and to be different from the others. Give that information about you which sets you apart from the crowd and makes it easier for the interviewer to remember you.
  4. Be attentive– A common blunder done by most of the candidates is their impatience to answer prematurely to questions and their inability to listen. Being an effective listener is a highly desirable quality and it is essential that you start inculcating it. Be attentive to what the other person is saying and respond accordingly. Also, pay attention to your interviewer’s body language and sense whether they are interested in what you are saying or not and direct your points based on those signs and signals.
  5. Be bold– If you have something to say then say it. Look for the opportunity of course, or better yet create it for yourself. Boldness is a quality that most employers look for in candidates. People who are willing to take risks and do things in a new and innovative way are always desired. Present your ideas and don’t wait for others to extract that information out of you, but be careful not to come across as impolite and impulsive. Be tactful in doing so.12 Be's For A Lasting First Impression
  6. Be focused– Eye contact is a must. Maintaining proper eye contact with your interviewers helps in better communication. You come across as a confident, strong and a focused individual. However, do not go on staring at the interviewers, it gets creepy after a while! You may look away for a while-while thinking of the answer to the question that’s just been asked.
  7. Be committed– You are there, sitting in front of the panel of interviewers, for a reason. Be committed to show them that you are the best candidate for the job. Take a pause after you’ve just completed saying something. It gives an impact to your message and lets others think and process what you’ve just said. Handle stress questions with tact and grace. Do not blow your own mistakes out of proportion.
  8. Be confident– It is highly essential that you believe in yourself. Believe that you are worth spending time and effort on, believe that you have something to offer that is of substantial value. If you believe it, others will too. Be confident and sure of yourself.
  9. Be in the moment– Being in the moment refers to really being present in that physical setting mentally. Be aware of what is happening around you, what is being said, what is being asked, how you will answer the next question, and how much time do you have to convey your point. Knowing all these things makes you better prepared, effective listener and overall boosts your performance.
  10. Be professional– Being professional, though seems quite natural and obvious, isn’t often seen in most of the candidates. It further includes two things- Being nice and Being early. Be early for your interview, being on time is average. Show them that you are serious about your work and that you are committed. Be nice to all those present at the office, always assume that you are under observation and besides, being nice never hurt anybody!
  11. Be clear– What is your main objective of coming for the interview? Is it just to gain experience of the interview process? Do you really want the job? Are you there to fulfil someone else’s whims and fancies? Whatever the reason maybe, be very clear in your mind as to why you are there and don’t let anything distract you.
  12. Be flexible– Whenever you are presenting your ideas and views, it is highly possible that the person on the opposite side of the table may have some of his own points and may voice them. Flexibility in such scenarios is highly important because it shows others that you are comfortable with working in situations that don’t suit you or are different from your ideology. Being able to incorporate others’ ideas shows such qualities.
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6 Features of the Recently Inaugurated Submarine Assembly Workshop

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Submarine Assembly Workshop

The defence minister, Manohar Parrikar inaugurated a submarine assembly workshop at the Mazagon Dock Limited (MDL) on 28th May in an effort to increase the indigenisation in submarine construction than the present.

The state-of-the-art submarine assembly workshop at the MDL in located in Mumbai, Maharashtra.

Here is all you need to know about this advancement in the Indian Navy:

  1. The new workshop is one of its kinds in the country incorporating green building features such as rainwater harvesting, sewage treatment plant, grey water treatment plant, oily water separator plant for treatment of sewage, grey water and oily water respectively with zero discharge into the municipal drains.
  2. The newly built Submarine Marine Assembly Workshop is a pre-engineered building structure built at a cost of ₹153 crore.
  3. At present, MDL is building six Scorpene class of submarines for the Indian Navy, with around 35% of indigenisation. The inauguration is considered as a major step towards self-sufficiency in the area of submarine construction for the Indian Navy which will allow it to build five subs simultaneously and that too, indigenously.Submarine Assembly Workshop
  4. This facility will enable MDL to go in for the second line of submarines concurrently which is assembling Scorpene class submarines at its East Yard in collaboration with DCNS of France.
  5. This facility will ensure lesser delays in building indigenous submarines for Indian Navy in the long run as well as for the envisaged second line of Scorpene submarines under strategic Project P 75I.
  6. The workshop is of size 220M x 45M x 39M with a total of 07 Nos EOT/Semi-Goliath cranes at different levels to handle construction of multiple submarines. The facility also has an Office Complex adjoining the workshop with a unique architectural design.

India had acquired the capacity to build submarines in the early 80s and had built two submarines, INS Shalki and INS Shankul under a technology transfer agreement with German HDW. But then, for nearly two decades, no other submarines were built after India decided to buy Kilo-class submarines from Russia.

11 Things To Know about Vice Admiral A R Karve

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Vice Admiral A R Karve

In the wake of the then Vice Admiral, Sunil Lanba taking over as the Chief of Naval Staff, there has been a major shuffle in the appointments of the Indian Navy.

The Southern Naval Command, which was earlier headed by Admiral Sunil Lanba was taken over by Vice-Admiral A R Karve as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief. He will succeed Vice Admiral Girish Luthra who has been appointed as the Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief of the Western Naval Command.

Prior to this appointment, he was serving as the Chief of Personnel at IHQ MoD (Navy), at Delhi.

Here is what you need to know about Vice-Admiral A R Karve, FOC-in-C, SNC:

  1. Vice-Admiral A R Karve is an alumnus of the National Defence Academy (NDA), Pune and was commissioned into the Indian Navy on 1st July 1980.
  2. The Flag Officer, a native of Maharashtra, arrived in Kochi on 29th May to witness a ceremonial parade which was followed by the traditional ‘Pulling Out’ ceremony.
  3. After his initial sea appointments, he completed his specialization in Anti-Submarine Warfare in 1986 and has served onboard various frontline fleet ships with rich experience of 35 years.
  4. He has been commissioning crew of INS Viraat (ex-HMS Hermes, the aircraft carrier) and has undergone training at the UK.Vice Admiral A R Karve
  5. As Captain, he commanded the aircraft carrier INS Viraat and the guided missile destroyer INS Ranvijay.
  6. His other Commands at sea include command of the frigate INS Dunagiri and the ASW patrol vessel INS Ajay.
  7. He also had held key positions like Fleet Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer (Western Fleet), Command Anti-Submarine Warfare Officer (Western Naval Command) and Chief Staff Officer (Operations), Western Naval Command.
  8. He has also served as an instructor in Anti-Submarine Warfare School, Kochi and as Directing Staff at the Defence Services Staff College at Wellington. He is a graduate of DSSC Wellington and has completed the Naval Higher Command Course from College of Naval Warfare at Mumbai.
  9. He is also a post graduate in National Security and Strategy from the National Defence University, Washington DC (USA).
  10. He also had served as the Flag Officer Commanding Western Fleet and the Assistant Chief of the Naval Staff (Information Warfare & Operations).
  11. He has been awarded the Ati Vishisht Seva Medal (AVSM) in 2013 for his distinguished service.

Meet Flying Officer Sapna Sharma, First Women Officer Commanded AFTC Parade

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First Indian Air Force Woman Officer Commanded AFTC Parade

For the first time in the history of AFTC, the parade was commanded by a women officer, Flying Officer Sapna Sharma, a release said here.  The Air Marshal, in his address, emphasiSed that engineers of Indian Air Force play a vital role in ensuring availability of aircraft and other weapon systems in both peace and in the face of hostilities.

 

First Indian Air Force Woman Officer Commanded AFTC Parade

In all 118 officers, including 45 women officers, were inducted into Air Force at an impressive Graduation Parade of Aeronautical Engineering Course held at the Air Force Technical College (AFTC), Jalahalli today.  Air Marshal C Hari Kumar, Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Air Command reviewed the Graduation Parade.

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AFCAT 2 2016 Cut Off Marks [Official]

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AFCAT 2 2016 Cut Off Marks [Official]

List of Candidates shortlisted from AFCAT 2/ 2016 held on 28 Aug 16 for the next phase of testing at Air Force Selection Boards (AFSBs) is annexed. 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 AFCAT 2/ 2016 is 148/ 300 for AFCAT and 60/ 150 for EKT. Only those candidates who have cleared both AFCAT and EKT will be considered for Technical Branch. All candidates may login to their account to view their individual AFCAT/ EKT Marks. s.

Candidates whose AFCAT Numbers figure in the list are required to login to their account and select the venue and date for further testing at one of the Air Force Selection Boards (AFSBs). The last date for selection of AFSB venue and date is 16 Oct 16. Candidates are required to print the Call up Letter and associated forms from the website and report to their selected venue along with Call Up letter & the associated forms duly filled, AFCAT Admit Card and other documents as listed in the Call Up letter. Candidates are advised to take a print out of call up letter and associated forms immediately after selecting date and venue of AFSB.

Shortlisted candidates who fail to select their AFSB schedules by 16 Oct 16 would be allotted their AFSB batches by the IAF by 19 Oct 16.

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AFCAT 2 2016 Cut Off Marks [Official]

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AFCAT 2 2016 Syllabus

Below is the latest syllabus of AFCAT 2016 exam which has four main sections with topics as mentioned below:

  1. General Awareness – History, Sports, Geography, Environment, Civics, Basic Science, Defence, Art, Culture, Current Affairs, Politics etc.
  2. Verbal Ability in English – Comprehension, Error Detection, Sentence Completion, Synonyms, Antonyms and Testing of Vocabulary.
  3. Numerical Ability – Decimal Fraction, Simplification, Average, Profit & loss, Percentage, Ratio & Proportion and Simple interest.
  4. Reasoning and Military Aptitude Test – Verbal Skills and Spatial Ability.

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AFCAT 2 2016 Notification – Out Now – careerairforce.nic.in

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AFCAT 2 2016 Notification PDF

INVITES ENTERPRISING & ADVENTUROUS INDIAN CITIZENS (MEN AND WOMEN) TO JOIN THE INDIAN AIR FORCE AS COMMISSIONED OFFICERS IN FLYING, TECHNICAL AND GROUND DUTY BRANCHES. REGISTRATION FOR ONLINE APPLICATIONS WILL OPEN ON 04 JUN 2016 AND WILL CLOSE ON 30 JUN 2016.

Applicationsareinvitedfromenterprising&adventurousIndianCitizens(men and women) as per Citizenship Act 1955 for the following courses commencing in July 2017 for grant of Short Service Commission in Flying Branch and Permanent / Short Service Commission in Technical and Ground Duty Branches.

COURSES COMMENCING IN JULY 2017

FLYING BRANCH
(a)No.202/17F/SSC/M&W (ShortServiceCommissionformen&women)

TECHNICAL BRANCH
(a) No. 201/17T/PC/M (Permanent Commission for men) (b)No.201/17T/SSC/M&W (ShortServiceCommissionformen&women)

GROUND DUTY BRANCHES
(a) No. 201/17G/PC/M (Permanent Commission for men)
(b) No. 201/17G/SSC/M & W (Short Service Commission for men & women)

Indian Air Force conducts Air Force Common Admission Test, popularly known as AFCAT, twice every year. As the name suggests this test is conduct for and by Indian Air Force. The purpose of this test is to recruit officers (both men and women) for three branches (and their sub-branches) of Air Force namely Flying, Technical and Ground Duty. Let us see in detail what are the major information related to this test AFCAT 2 of 2016.

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 AFCAT 2 2016 Notification and Exam Date

  • Date of Notification: 4th June 2016
  • Start of receipt of applications: 4th June 2016
  • Last date for the receipt of applications: 30th July 2016
  • Date of Exam:  28th Aug  2016
  • Expected date of result: 28th Sep 2016

How to Apply: Online only, from the career website of IAF (www.careerairforce.nic.in)

What Posts you can apply for: You can apply based on your age and educational qualification for the post of commissioned officers in the Flying, Ground Duty and Technical Branches of Indian Air Force.

Minimum Educational Qualification: However the qualification differs for different posts yet the minimum qualification is Graduation.

Age: Starting from 20, the upper limit varies for different branches.

Exam Pattern: One common test of 100 questions, to be solved by all candidates in 2 hours. Technical Branch candidates have an addition test of EKT, both tests are objective. Successful candidates get a chance to appear for AFSB, and recommended candidates can be called for training based on their rank in the merit list and subject to medical fitness.

Syllabus: The questions asked in the common test contain basic Mathematics, English, Science, Geography, History, Current Affairs and Reasoning. EKT has basics of engineering. You can download the previous year’s question papers from the career website of IAF.

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Exam Date: Last Sunday of 28th Aug 2016.

Results: The results for AFCAT 2 2016 can be expected by end of Sep 2016.

Candidates appearing in final year/semester examinations may apply for all courses commencing in July 2017 provided they fulfil the following conditions:-

(a) Candidates should not have any present backlog and should have secured a minimum of 60% marks upto the last semester / year for which results have been declared at the time of online submission and at the time of SSB.
(b) Candidates should be able to provide provisional / original degree certificate issued by University latest by 15 June 2017.

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Indian Army Wants Soldiers To Have A Clean Shave

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Jawan who wanted to grow one is sacked

After a great deal of legal wrangling, a jawan who insisted on growing a beard on religious grounds has been terminated by the Army and termed ‘an undesirable soldier’.

His dismissal was upheld by the Kochi Bench of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT) recently.

Maktumhusen, a 34-year-old Muslim from Dharwad in Karnataka, was a sepoy in the Army Medical Corps for nearly 10 years from 2001, when he first sought permission from his Commanding Officer (CO) to have a beard on religious grounds.

The CO allowed him on the condition that he get a new identity card and retain the look for the rest of his service. Shortly afterwards, however, he discovered that the original rules — Army headquarters letters of 1951 and 1978 based on which he gave his nod — had been superseded by amendments to Regulation No. 665 of the Defence Services Regulations and the Ministry of Defence (Army) letter, 1991.Jawan who wanted to grow one is sacked

Order revoked

Under the amended rules, those other than Sikhs cannot sport a permanent beard. Citing this, the CO revoked his order and asked Mr. Maktumhusen to comply. The jawan refused and moved the Karnataka High Court, terming the order ‘discriminatory.’

Mr. Maktumhusen was, meanwhile, transferred to Command Hospital, Pune. His CO there also asked him to get rid of his beard. When he refused, a show cause notice followed, after which he was sentenced to 14 days detention for disobedience. The soldier paid no heed to further instructions, and the Army discharged him from service as an ‘undesirable soldier’ after an enquiry.

Tribunal ruling

The Armed Forces Tribunal was not swayed by the contention of his counsel, C.R. Ramesh, that he had the right to grow a beard [under Article 25 of the Constitution on religious freedom] and that he should have rights on par with Sikhs.

The Tribunal said that having a beard was not among the ‘fundamental tenets’ of Islam. “The Army is a disciplined force and denominational differences among its members based on religion, caste etc. cannot be permitted. Practice of wearing a beard claimed on the basis of religion by the applicant which goes against Regulation 665 of the Defence Service Regulations, is not conducive to the discipline of the Force,” it said.

Mr. Maktumhusen may move the Supreme Court, his counsel said.

Sikhs are permitted to keep a well-maintained beard and untrimmed hair across the Services. But the Army, Navy and the Airforce have differing rules. The Army allows non-Sikhs, especially in certain regiments, to sport a temporary beard.

The Air Force does not allow display of religious symbols on duty or at parades. But Muslims who had a beard at the time of enrolment before January 1, 2002, can keep it.

The Navy allows its personnel to change their appearance. But the CO’s permission is mandatory. Medical grounds grant exemption from the rules.

source: thehindu

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