Engineering Careers In The Indian Defence Services

SCOPE OF THE PRESENTATION
INTRODUCTION TO INDIAN ARMED FORCES
LIFE IN ARMED FORCES
CAREER PROSPECTS
ARMY
NAVY
AIR FORCE
SELECTION PROCEDURE –SSB INTERVIEW

AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN
An officer in the Indian Armed Forces inherits glorious heritage and timeless traditions
Blended perfectly with the latest technology in the fields of management, engineering and medical sciences.
Offers a golden opportunity to be a part of the world's finest Armed Forces and get trained not only to be an Officer but also a Gentleman for life.

A GREAT LIFE - A GREAT LIFE STYLE
Apart from attractive pay and perks, Army offers you the best in Life Style, even better than all other professions. Be it the social interaction, finest clubs, golf courses, medical facilities and ample opportunities to indulge in adventure and sports, Army has it all. In fact you are paid to lead a healthy life in a healthy environment.

ARMED FORCES AS CAREER-PAY, ALLOWANCES, PERKS, BENEFITS
Rank pay
Allowances (Addl Military pay)
Leave-Annual - 60 days; casual - 20 days; furlong-2 months-once in 4 years with half pay
Pension - 50% of basic pay(rank pay+DA)
Furnished accommodation
Leave Travel Concessions
Group Insurance
Free ration

ARMED FORCES AS CAREER contd..
Free medical facilities
Canteen facilities
Study leave upto 2 years (with pay & allowances)
Transportation allowance
Educational facilities / concession for
DSOP fund settlements
Invalid pension / gratuity
War injury pension
children
House Building loan etc

UNIQUE FEATURES OF LIFE IN THE ARMED FORCES
No monotony – Serving at different parts of Country,
Varied job assignments – Command / Staff / Instructional / R&D / Deputation
Disciplined life
Sports/Games
Adventure activities
Higher Education
Promotion prospects

UNIQUE FEATURES
Service Culture
Good salary & perks
Excellent social life
Lateral absorption in other Government Organisations
Possibilities of serving abroad
Caste, Creed, Religion, State - no considerations
Image in the society
Pride in wearing uniform – money cannot buy

' DO YOU HAVE IT IN YOU'

MODE OF ENTRY - OFFICER CADRE

SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION
O ption of joining the services and serving as a Commissioned Officer for 10 years.
At the end of this period you have two options. Either elect for a Permanent Commission or opt out.
Those not selected for Permanent Commission have the option of a 4 years extension. They can resign at any time during this period.
Empowers you with analytical thinking, planning skills, administrative and organizational abilities.
These qualities which will make you an invaluable asset for any organization that you join after the Armed forces.

NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY (NDA)*
Vacancies Per Course - 300 (Twice a year)
Army - 195
Air Force - 66
Navy - 39
Notification in Employment News
and leading Daily news papers.
Eligibility Criteria - Age 16 ½ to 19
Course Qualification - 12 th Class of 10+2 System of Edn of Equivalent for Army and with Physics and Maths for AF/Navy
Marital Status - Un Married
Training Academy -NDA , Khadakwasla, Pune
Duration of training - 3 Yrs at NDA and 1 Yrs at IMA

10+2 TECHNICAL ENTRY SCHEME*
Vacancies Per Course
85 (Twice a year) Notification in Employment News and leading Daily news papers
Eligibility Criteria
Age -16 ½ to 19 yrs
Course Qualification
10+2 Physics, Chemistry & Maths (aggregate 70% and above to apply)
Training Academy
IMA Dehradun
Duration of Trg
5 Yrs (1 Yr IMA & 4 Yrs CTWS) Permanent Commission after 4 Yrs

TGC (ENGINEERS)
Vacancies Per Course As Notified (Twice a Year)
Notify in Employment News and leading Daily news Paper
Notified by Additional Directorate General Recruiting / AG Branch in Apr and Oct
Eligibility Criteria Age 20 to 27 yrs
Course Qualification BE / B Tech in notified streams of Engineers
Marital Status Un Married / Married
Commencement of Trg Jan and Jul
Training Academy IMA
Duration of Trg- One Year

SHORT SERVICE COMMISION TECHICAL MEN
Vacancies Per Course - 50 (Twice a year)
Notification in Employment News and leading Daily news Papers
Eligibility Criteria Age 20 to 27 yrs
Qualification Engineering Degree in notified discipline
Marital Status Un Married / Married
Date Commencement of Training - Apr and Oct
Training Academy OTA Chennai
Duration of Trg 49 Weeks

SHORT SERVICE COMMISSION - TECH WOMEN
Vacancies Per Course - As Notified (Twice a year)
Notification in Employment News and leading news papers
Qualification - Engineering Degree in notified discipline
Marital Status - Un Married
Oct and Apr Training Academy OTA Chennai
Duration of Training 49 Weeks

EXECUTIVE, LOGISTICS & EDUCATION BRANCH*
1. National Defence Academy (NDA) (Through UPSC)
Men , 16½ - 19, 10+2 or equivalent with Physics & Maths
2. (10+2) Executive Naval Academy, Goa (Through UPSC)
Men ,16½ - 19, 10+2 or equivalent with Physics & Maths

ELECTRICAL BRANCH
1. Cadet Entry (NDA)*
Men, 16 ½-19 ,10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Maths
2. 10+2 (Tech) Cadet Entry *
Men, 16 ½-19 ,10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry and Maths
Direct Entry
Men, 19 ½-25, A Degree in Elect/Electronics/
Avionics / Computer / Telecommunication
Engineering or any other qualification
recognised by the Institution of
Engineers (India)

ENGINEERING BRANCH
1. Cadet Entry (NDA)*
Men, 16½ - 19, 10+2 or equivalent with Physics & Maths
2. Cadet Entry 10+2 (Tech)*
Men,16½ - 19, 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Maths
3. University Entry Scheme (SSC)
Men, 19 - 24
Final Year students of Marine / Mech / Aeronautical / Control / Metallurgical / Production Engineering

ENGINEERING BRANCH Contd
4. Short Service Commission
Men, 19½ - 25, A Degree in Marine / Mech / Aeronautical / Control / Metallurgical / Production Engineering or any other qualification recognised by the Institution of Engineers (India)
5. Short Service Commission (Submarine)
Men, 19½ - 25, A Degree in Mechanical
Engineering or any other qualification recognised by the Institution of Engineers (India)

ENGINEERING BRANCH Contd
6. Engineering Branch (Naval Architects)
10+2 (Tech) Cadet Entry, Men,16½ - 19
10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry & Maths
7. Short Service Commission Entry
Men & Women
21 - 25
A Degree in Naval Architecture / Mech /Aeronautical / Civil / Metallurgical Engg with 60% marks

FLYING BRANCH
1. Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE)
Men, 19 to 23 years, Single
Any Graduate ( Three Year Course )/ BE / B Tech( Four Year Course) with Physics and Mathematics at 10+2 level
Final Year students can also apply, provided that they do not have any backlog
No Percentage Bar for CDSE entry
2. NCC Entry Men,19 to 23 years, Single
Any Graduate Degree

FLYING BRANCH Contd
Flying (Pilot) Short Service Commission
Men & women, 19 to 23 years, Single
Any Graduate Degree ( Three year Course)/ BE / B Tech ( Four Year Course)
Final Year students can also apply, provided they
do not have any backlog and
min 60 % aggregate marks
in the previous
year/ semester.

TECHNICAL BRANCH
Direct Entry Scheme
Men and Women , 18 to 28 years, Marital Status
Single , Indian
Aeronautical Engineer – Electronics
Minimum 60% marks
- BE / B.Tech in Electronics / Telecommunication / Electrical / Communication / Electronics & Communication / Instrumentation / Information Technology /Computer Science & Engineering - Diploma in Electronics of Madras Institute
of Technology. - MSc Degree in Physics (With Electronics)
/ Electronics / Computer Science /
Computer Applications

TECHNICAL BRANCH Contd
2. Aeronautical Engineering (Mechanical)
Permanent / Short Service Commission, 18 to 28 years, Single, Men and women
Educational Qualification (Aeronautical Engineer-Mechanical), Minimum 60% marks - BE / B.Tech in Aeronautical / Mechanical / Production / Industrial Production

TECHNICAL BRANCH Contd
3. University Entry Scheme ( UES)
Permanent Commission ( For Male only)
BE / B Tech degree course in the relevant streams of engineering , minimum of 60% marks in aggregate upto the last semester
On completion of degree, minimum 60% of marks in aggregate are mandatory.
18 to 28 years, Single, Indian

SERVICE SELECTION BOARD - SSB INTERVIEW PROCEDURE
5 Day Programme
Candidates apply to advertisements on newspapers/websites etc depending on vacancies.
The Candidates are called through “Call Letters” to appear in 5 days Tests at SSB (Allahabad/Bhopal/Bangalore/Mysore/Varanasi/Dehradun).

SSB INTERVIEW
The Interview is intended to judge the mental calibre, attitude and outlook of the candidate along with leadership qualities and character traits.
Assessment of not merely of Academic proficiency and intellectual qualities but also of social traits and interest in current events. Some of the qualities to be judged can be listed as:
Mental alertness
Critical powers of assimilation
Balance of judgment
Clear and logical exposition
Variety and depth of interests
Ability for social cohesion and leadership
Intellectual and moral integrity.

SSB INTERVIEW Medical Examination

THE AIM OF THE SSB INTERVIEWS
Leadership Qualities: The board takes note of the many qualities, when it tries to assess the leadership ability of the candidate, as the same have been generally accepted as leadership attributes.

INTELLECTUAL ATTAINMENTS
The extent of knowledge in different subjects.
What will you do if you were not selected at this interview?
General Knowledge - Current Affairs, Everyday Science, Burning Topics, Sports, Newspaper headlines, etc. Grasp - How quickly the candidate understands the question or the subject?

POWER OF EXPRESSION
Fluency
Forceful - Lively, enthusiastic and arresting.
Logic in argument - Rational, clearheaded, analytical, systematic, proceeding step buy step and no contradictions.
Practical approach - Realistic and sensible.
Convincing Ability - Speaking with sincerity and faith.

PERSONAL TRAITS
Cheerful, pleasant and smiling disposition.
Liveliness - Eager, alert, inspired by urge, fired with ambition.
Enthusiasm, keenness and interest.
Dress and Turnout - Smart, clean and suited to the occasion.
Poise - Graceful movements. Confident approach, straight walk
Punctuality.

SCREENING TEST (FIRST DAY)
Filling of “Personal Information Questionnaire” (PIQ)
Verbal and Non-Verbal Tests.
Picture Story Writing followed by Discussion of the Stories.
Candidates clearing screening stay back for the next 4 days.

PSYCHOLOGICAL TEST (SECOND DAY)
These tests are in four parts as under:
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) - Commonly known as Picture Story writing.
Word Association Test (WAT)
Situation Reaction Test (SRT)
Self Description Test (SD)

GROUP TESTING OFFICERS (GTO) TEST (THIRD AND FOURTH DAY)
The following tests are conducted in this category:
Group discussion
Group Planning Exercise
Progressive Group Tasks
Half Group Tasks
Individual Obstacles
Group Obstacles Race
Command Task
Lecture
Final Group Task

INTERVIEW & BOARD MEETING
Interview is held during the 2-4 th day by IO.
Board Meeting(Fifth day)
The candidates are required to appear before the complete Board of Examiners comprising of President, Dy President, all the psychologists, all the GTO’s and Technical Officer.
Selected candidates are required to stay back for their medical examination
Air Force candidates who had applied for ‘Pilot Entry’ have to first appear in ‘ Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT)’ . Those who are rejected in P.A.B.T cannot re-appear in this test subsequently.

PARA MILITARY SERVICES
COAST GUARD
BSF
TERRITORIAL ARMY

TERRITORIAL ARMY - OFFICER
Eligibility (Age) - 18 to 42 years
Education – Graduation
Apply in response to advertisements published in leading national newspaper & The Employment News in June – July and December – January each year.
Eligible candidates are called for Preliminary Interview Boards held at respective TA Group Headquarters (Pune, Kolkata, Chandigarh, Lucknow).
Selected candidates go through the SSB Interview, Medical Board prior to commission.

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