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3. PILLARS OF NATIONAL POWER GEOGRAPHY ECONOMYPOLITY DIPLOMACYMILITARY

4. STRENGTH OF GROWING INDIA GROWING ECONOMY GROWING MILITARY POWER TECHNO SAVVY HUMAN RESOURCE

5. EXTERNAL CHALLENGES PAKISTAN CHINA NEPAL B’DESH MYANMAR SRI LANKA

6. INTERNAL CHALLENGES J & K NORTH EAST LEFT WING EXTREMISM ETHNO- COMMUNAL STRIFE TRANS BORDER MIGRATION DIVISIVE ELECTORAL POLITICS DRUG TRAFFICKING & NARCO TERRORISM CYBER TERRORISM 13 STATES 157 DISTRICTS SOCIO-ECONOMIC DISPARITY

7. ROLE OF INDIAN ARMY PRIMARY ROLE PRESERVE NATIONAL INTEREST AND SAFEGUARD THE SOVEREIGNITY, TERRITORIAL INTEGRITY AND UNITY OF INDIA AGAINST ANY EXTERNAL THREATS BY DETERRENCE OR BY WAGING WAR SECONDARY ROLE DEFEND THE NATION AGAINST INTERNAL THREATS AND CHALLENGES SUCH AS PROXY WAR BY ASSISTING THE GOVT WHEN REQUISITIONED AND PROVIDE AID TO CIVIL AUTHORITIES

8. STRENGTHS OF THE INDIAN ARMY Service Before Self Military Ethos and Regimental Traditions Discipline and Respect for Law Humanitarian Approach VALUE SYSTEM

9. PREVIEW SOLDIERING OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN LIFE IN THE ARMY EMOLUMENTS ENTRY SCHEMES

10. SOLDIERING  Defending the Nation from External Threat  Protecting the Nation from Internal Threats  Aid to Civil Authorities  World Wide Peacekeeping  Social and Environmental Causes  Life Dedicated to the Nation

11. AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN Difficult will be done immediately – Impossible might take a little time !  A manager of human, material and technological resources  A model of character, virtue and valour  Compassion and determination – an iron fist in a velvet glove  A person trained and tasked to lead men to battle or to complete any task assigned to him/her  A leader, a commander, a friend and a guide for his men

12. Life in the Army  Action  Professional Growth  Adventure  Travel  Life-Style  Family  Status  Achievers

13. LIFE IN THE ARMY … ACTION Life in the Army is full of Action – be it in active operations or Peacetime duties. Operational Activities Active Ops like 1948, 1962, 1965, 1971 and 1999 (Kargil) Counter Terrorism Ops in J&K and Northeast Special Ops like Akshardham and Mumbai Attacks Peacekeeping Ops like IPKF and various UN Missions

14. LIFE IN THE ARMY … ACTION Peacetime Activities Relief Work in time of Natural Calamities like the Latur Earthquake, Orissa Super Cyclone, 2004 Tsunami, J&K Earthquake, Snow Tsunami etc. Environmental Protection Activities Socially benefiting activities

15. LIFE IN THE ARMY … PROFESSIONAL GROWTH The growth of an officer doesn’t stop with his commissioning … rather, the process of acquiring newer skills and competence just starts. In-Service Career Courses and Qualifications Professional Courses Technical Courses Management Courses Language Courses Foreign Courses Sponsoring for Higher Degrees and Qualifications Study Leave

16. Life in the Army is an unending string of adventure. Various adventure activities are actively pursued in the Army. Adventure Activities in the Army Mountaineering Car and Motorcycle Rally White Water Rafting Scuba Diving Hot Air Ballooning Ocean Sailing Aero Sports Water Sports LIFE IN THE ARMY … ADVENTURE

17. LIFE IN THE ARMY … TRAVEL Army offers the opportunity to travel extensively and see the world. An officer gets to see not only the whole country and places where no one can reach but even many parts of the globe. Places an Army Man goes The whole country Overseas to many countries on peacekeeping missions To embassies in almost all the countries in the world USA Mexico England Germany Italy Nepal Bhutan Sri Lanka Singapore & Malaysia EgyptVietnam China Indonesia BRAZIL CHILE

18. LIFE IN THE ARMY … LIFESTYLE Army offers a lifestyle unmatched in any sector. Facilities and infrastructure exists to lead an enviable social and individual life

19. LIFE IN THE ARMY … LIFESTYLE Army offers a lifestyle unmatched in any sector. Facilities and infrastructure exists to lead an enviable social and individual life Sports and Games Golf Horse Riding Swimming Facilities for all Sports Shooting All Indoor Sports Social and Leisure Well Equipped Clubs Libraries Child Care Facilities Schools & Educational Institutes Ladies Clubs About 135 Army Schools Medical and Dental Colleges Engineering Colleges Management Colleges Nursing Institutes Education Colleges Hotel Management Institutes The best Medical Facilities Free travel in AC and Air CSD Facilities

20. Life in the Army … Family The entire Army is one large and happy family. A lot of measures are put in place to enhance the comfort and convenience of the families. Facilities Quarters in the best localities of a military station Secure and Clean Cantonments Various sports and skill learning facilities for the children Separated Family Quarters during Field Postings

21. Life in the Army … Status An Army Officer enjoys a high social and governmental status in the country. Status and Protocol Class I Gazetted Officers from the day of Commission Reach the highest Pay Band of Central Govt at 13 years of service Equivalent to IAS and higher to all other Central Services in protocol

22. Life in the Army … Achievers The Indian Armed Forces has given some of the most illustrious sons of the Nation. RS Rathore Dhyan Chand Rakesh Sharma Thimmaya Carriappa Harbakhsh Singh Gopinath

23. Life in the Army … Achievers of from the Extended Family The Indian Armed Forces also boasts of a number of achievers from its extended family.

24. ARMY & THE CORPORATE Good Pay Minimal Expenses High Status Active Life Job Security Enhance Qualifications Quality of Life ARMY Excellent Pay Exorbitant Expenses Paid Status Desk Job No Job Security Learning Stagnation Standard of Life CORPORATE

25. EMOLUMENTS After implementation of the 6 th Pay Commission, the pay packet of the Army Officers have been increased substantially and now almost matches those of the corporate salaries. As trainees at IMA or OTA, the Gentlemen Cadets receive Rs 21,000/- per month as stipend during the training period An officer on commissioning receives about Rs 38,000/- as salary If posted to field areas, the take-home salary can increase to about Rs 50,000/- Within 13 years of service, officers are placed in the Pay band – 4 which is the highest salary slab of the Central Govt

26. BASIC PAY & GRADE PAY RANKBASIC PAYGRADE PAYMSP LT15,600 – 39,100 (PB-3)5,4006,000 CAPT15,600 – 39,100 (PB-3)6,1006,000 MAJ15,600 – 39,100 (PB-3)6,6006,000 LT COL37,400 – 67,000 (PB-4)8,0006,000 COL37,400 – 67,000 (PB-4)8,7006,000 BRIG37,400 – 67,000 (PB-4)8,9006,000 MAJ GEN37,400 – 67,000 (PB-4)10,000- LT GEN37,400 – 67,000 (PB-4)12,000- VCOAS80,000 (FIXED) COAS90,000 (FIXED)

27. PAY & ALLOWNCES LIEUTINENT  BASIC PAY -15600 – 39100 (PB-3)  GRADE PAY-5400  MSP-6000  DA-AS APPLICABLE  KMA-400  CCA-AS APPLICABLE.  TPT-1600 - 3200  HRA-7.5 – 30% OF BASIC  QUALIFICATION-AS APPLICABLE  FIELD AREA-6700  HAA-5600  CI-6000  GLACIER-14000  TECH PAY-7000  SPL FORCES-9000  PARA PAY-1200  FLYING PAY-9000

28.  ENTITLED RATIONS.  FREE MEDICAL TREATMENT FOR SELF AND DEPENDANTS.  CANTEEN FACILITIES.  LEAVE  60 DAYS ANNUAL LEAVE AND 20 DAYS CASUAL LEAVE IN EVERY YEAR.  FURLOUGH LEAVE UPTO ONE MONTH AFTER A CYCLE OF TWO YEARS.  ENCASHMENT OF LEAVE UPTO 300 DAYS.  STUDY LEAVE WITH FULL PAY AND ALLOWANCES UPTO 2 YR  FREE RAIL WARRANT FOR LEAVE TO HOME STATION OR SELECTED PLACE OF RESIDENCE FOR SELF AND DEPENDANTS.  OTHER PRIVILEGES  HOUSE, FURNITURE, ELECTRICITY AND WATER AT MINIMAL RATES.  CONVEYANCE ALLOWANCE FOR BAGGAGE ON TRANSFERS.  LIFE INSURANCE COVER UPTO RS 15 LAC AT A MOTHLY PREMIUM OF RS 1500/-  HOUSE BUILDING, TRANSPORT, COMPUTER LOANS / ADVANCES. SERVICE BENEFITS (OVER AND ABOVE ALLOWANCES)

29. ENTRY SCHEMES There are many entry points to join the Army as an Officer. After 10 + 2 NDA (Written & SSB) 10+2 TES (>70% marks in 10+2 & SSB) After Graduation Direct Entry (Written & SSB) Short Service Commission (Written & SSB) NCC – C Cert Holder only (SSB) University Entry Scheme – Pre Final Yr & Final Yr Tech Students Technical Entry – SSB Post Graduate - SSB Medical Entry AFMC after 10+2 (Written) Direct Entry after MBBS (Interview)

30. ENTRY SCHEMES INTO THE ARMY SCHEMENOTFNEXAMSSBENTRY NDAMar, OctApr,SepThree months after exam Jul, Jan 10+2 TESMay, Sep-2-3 Months after Notfn -Do- IMA & OTAApr, OctFeb, OctThree months after exam Jul & Jan (IMA) Apr & Sep (OTA) UESJun-Five Months after Notfn Jul TGCApr, Oct-2 -3 Months after Notfn Jul, Jan SSC(T) Men & Women -Do-- Apr,Sep JAGOn occurrence--Do- NCC (Men & Women) Jan, Jul--Do-

31. 10+2 LEVEL ENTRY (PERMANENT COMMISSION) ENTRYAGEEDNNOTFN NDA16½ to 19 Yrs12 th ClassMar & Oct 10 + 2 TES 16½ to 19 ½ Yrs 10 + 2 (PCM with 70% and above) May & Sep

32. LIFE IN THE ARMY … LIFESTYLE NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY, PUNE

33. HOW TO JOIN INDIAN ARMY NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY - ENTRY Centre’s of Exam – All across the country. SUBJECTCODEDURATIONMAX MARKS Mathematics012 ½ Hours300 General Ability Test 022 ½ Hours600 Written Exam followed by SSB and after clearing SSB, undergo Med. Join NDA based on Merit. Exams held in Apr and Sep every year At NDA – 3 yrs trg,Deg Awarded (JNU), thereafter 1 yr at IMA/ AFA/ NA – Commissioned Officer.

34. HOW TO JOIN INDIAN ARMY 10 + 2 TECHNICAL ENTRY SCHEME Apply to Army HQ Based on the Notification Proceed to nominated SSB Join IMA - 1 yr Basic Mil Trg – thereafter- At Cadet Trg Wings(CME - Pune,MCTE- Mhow and CEME - Secundrabad)for 4 yrs Tech Trg Commissioned after three yrs during Tech Trg. NO ante date seniority. On clearing SSB and Med and if in Merit

35. HOW TO JOIN INDIAN ARMY NDA AND 10+2 (TES)- MED STDS AGE16 ½ TO 19 YRS (19 ½ FOR 10+2 TES) EDN10+2 CLASS ( PCM FOR 10+2 TES) SEXMALE / UNMARRIED HEIGHTMINIMUM HEIGHT157.5 CMS WEIGHT47 KG CHESTNOT LESS THAN 81 CMS VISIONUNCORRECTED WITHOUT GLASS6/6 CORRECTED WITH GLASS6/6 LIMITS OF MYOPIA-0.75 FOR GORKHAS AND INDIVIDUALS BELONGING TO HILLS OF NORTH EASTERN REGIONS OF INDIA, GARHWAL AND KUMAON, THE MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE HEIGHTS WILL BE 5 CMS LESS. IN CASE OF CANDIDATES FROM LAKSHDWEEP THE MINIMUM HEIGHT CAN BE REDUCED BY 2 CMS.

36. HOW TO JOIN INDIAN ARMY INDIAN MILITARY ACADEMY, DEHRADUN

37. WOMEN ENTRY( OTA ONLY) Harbakhsh Singh

38. HOW TO JOIN INDIAN ARMY GRADUATES ENTRY – IMA(Men Only) OTA ( Men and Women) Centre’s of Exam – All across the country. SUBJECTCODEDURATIONMAX MARKS Mathematics012 ½ Hours300 General Ability Test 022 ½ Hours300 Written Exam followed by SSB and after clearing SSB, undergo Med. Join IMA/OTA based on Merit. Exams held in Feb and Oct every year IMA -1½ yr PRC. For IMA both papers, OTA only General Ability Test. OTA – 49 weeks SSC.

39. HOW TO JOIN INDIAN ARMY UNIVERSITY ENTRY SCHEME (TECH) – IMA (Men) Apply based on Notfn to Nominated Comd HQ. After SSB selected candidates undergo Med Exam. Final Merit prep thereafter for joining IMA Age – 18 to 24 for Pre Final Yr and 19 to 25 for Final Yr Call up letters are issued for SSB to those selected. Comd Select Teams Visit various colleges/institutes as per pgme promulgated by them and undertake selection process to select candidates to proceed for SSB. After one yr trg at IMA, Commissioned in Tech Arms with two yrs ante date seniority.

40. HOW TO JOIN INDIAN ARMY TECHNICAL GRADUATES/ POST GRADUATES IMA (Men Only) & OTA (Men& Women) Apply to Army HQ Based on the Notification Proceed to nominated SSB IMA - 1 yr Basic Mil Trg Commissioned in Tech Arms/AEC with two yrs ante date seniority. On clearing SSB and Med and if in Merit OTA – 49 Weeks Trg Applicable to Men & Women as SSC

41. HOW TO JOIN INDIAN ARMY NCC SPL ENTRY (MEN & WOMEN) Age 19 – 25 Yrs, Apply to NCC Units based on Notfn published in Jan in Jul every yr. Graduates with 50% mks & with ‘B’ Grade in NCC ‘C’ Cert are eligible to apply. After 49 weeks of trg at OTA Commissioned as Short Service Commissioned Offr. NCC Dte Interviews Candidates who apply and short listed candidates are selected for SSB. After SSB and Med, those in Merit join OTA.

42. GRADUATE/POST GRADUATE (MALE) – MED STDS AGE19-24 (DE),19-25 (SSC)20-27 (TGC) EDNDEGREE ( DE/SSC) & DEGREE IN ENGG OR EQUIVALENT FROM A RECOG UNIVERSITY(TGC) SEXMALE / UNMARRIED/MARRIED HEIGHTMINIMUM HEIGHT157.5 CMS WEIGHT47 KG – 68 KG (ACCORDING TO HEIGHT) VISIONUNCORRECTED WITHOUT GLASS6/6 CORRECTED WITH GLASS6/6 WORSE EYE6/18 LIMITS OF MYOPIA-3.50 FOR GORKHAS AND INDIVIDUALS BELONGING TO HILLS OF NORTH EASTERN REGIONS OF INDIA, GARHWAL AND KUMAON, THE MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE HEIGHTS WILL BE 5 CMS LESS. IN CASE OF CANDIDATES FROM LAKSHDWEEP THE MINIMUM HEIGHT CAN BE REDUCED BY 2 CMS.

43. GRADUATE/ POST GRADUATE (FEMALE) – MED STDS AGE19 TO 25 (SSC) & 20 TO 27 (TGC) EDNDEGREE (SSC) & DEGREE IN ENGG OR EQUIVALENT FROM A RECOG UNIVERSITY(TGC) SEXFEMALE / UNMARRIED HEIGHTMINIMUM HEIGHT152CMS WEIGHT42 KG (ACCORDING TO HEIGHT) VISIONUNCORRECTED WITHOUT GLASS6/6 CORRECTED WITH GLASS6/6 WORSE EYE6/18 LIMITS OF MYOPIA-3.50 FOR GORKHAS AND INDIVIDUALS BELONGING TO HILLS OF NORTH EASTERN REGIONS OF INDIA, GARHWAL AND KUMAON, THE MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE HEIGHTS WILL BE 5 CMS LESS. IN CASE OF CANDIDATES FROM LAKSHDWEEP THE MINIMUM HEIGHT CAN BE REDUCED BY 2 CMS.

44.  INTELLIGENCE TEST  PICTURE PRECEPTION TEST  GROUP DISCUSSION  WORD ASSOCIATION TEST  THEMATIC APPRECIATION TEST  SITUATION REACTION TEST  LECTURE  INDIVIDUAL / GROUP OBSTACLES  INTERVIEW SERVICE SELECTION BOARD (SSB) FIVE DAYS SCHEDULE

45.  INTELLIGENCE TEST  PICTURE PERCEPTION & DESCRIPTION (30 SECS – 7 PARAMETERS – 4 MINS)  DISCUSSION – 30 MINS. SCHEDULE AT SSB DAY 1 (STAGE –I) DAY 2 (STAGE –2) – PSY TEST  THEMATIC APERCEPTION TEST (12 PICS, 30 SECS, 4 MINS)  WORD ASSOCIATION TEST (60 WORDS, 15 SECS)  SITUATION REACTION TEST (60 SIT)  SELF DESCRIPTION TEST (15 MINS, 5 PARAS)

46.  GROUP DISCUSSION (2 TOPICS, 20 MINS)  GROUP PLANNING EXERCISE  PROGRESSIVE GROUP TASK (4 OBSTACLES, 40/50 MINS)  GROUP OBSTACLE RACE (6 OBSTACLES)  HALF GROUP TASK (2 SUB GROUPS, 15 MINS)  LECTURETTE (3 MINS PREP, 4 MIN TALK) SCHEDULE AT SSB DAY 3 (GTO - DAY 1) INTERVIEW DAY - 1  INDL OBSTACLES (10 OBSTACLES, 3 MINS)  COMMAND TASK (15 MINS AS COMMANDER)  FINAL GROUP TASK (15-20 MINS) DAY 4 (GTO – 2) INTERVIEW DAY-2  CLOSING ADDRESS, RESULTS & DISPERSAL DAY 5

47. ARR OF CANDIDATES SERVICE SELECTION BOARD (SSB)

48. STAGE – I (Day – 1)

49. STAGE – II (PSYCH TEST : Day – 2)

50. GTO – I & II (Day 3 & 4)

55. SO ARE YOU READY TO JOIN UNE

56. … and Finally Grant me O Lord, the boon That I may not falter in doing good That I may not entertain any fear of the enemy When engaged with him in battle And may always be sure of victory. May my mind be trained in the desire To dwell upon the goodness And when the last moments of my life should come May I die fighting in the thick of battle - Guru Gobind Singh

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