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After getting so many requests, I am writing this blog. Kindly consider that all of the information mentioned in this post is not official. TOUR of DUTY(ToD) is a proposal yet and no notification has been released by army yet. Indian army is considering this proposal to enlist civilians to join Indian Army on a voluntary basis for a period of 3 years. It is just like internship which includes 1 year of training and 3 years of service in Indian Army. Proposed model of ToD is to be implemented on a trial basis by releasing 100 vacancies for Officer's Post and 1000 vacancies for Soldier's Post. If successful, vacancies would be increased.

UPDATE:A new rank of Chief of Defence Staff(CDS) started from 1 Jan,2020.CDS is head of Army, Navy and air force.Currently Gen.Bipin Rawat holds this rank. Gentleman Cadet(GC): A trainee is considered as Gentleman cadet on admission to Indian Military Academy until his passing-out Parade. Pay: A Gentleman Cadets gets a fixed stipend of Rs. 56,100/- Per Month Commissioned Officer's Ranks and promotions: Lieutenant: On completing training from the academy any officer is commissioned as Lieutenant in Indian Army.    Shoulder Patch: Two five pointed stars.   Salary: Placed in Pay Band 10 (Rs. 56,100-1,77,500) Captain: On Completion of 2 years of reckonable Commissioned Service in Indian Army. Shoulder Patch:  Three five pointed Stars. Salary: Placed in Pay Band 10B(Rs. 61,300-1,93,900) Major: On completion of 6 years of reckonable Commissioned Service in Indian Army subject to pass  Part B Exam. What is Part B Exam? In Part B exam officer has to appear for a ...

UPDATE: Interviews of CDS 2 (2020) are going on. Kindly stay updated and check for any mail regarding interview date and location. Check out Your CDS 1 (2020) Result   Service Selection Board Interviews the candidates for commissioned officer's entry in Indian Army It is one of the most prestigious interview in India. It is a 5-day long interview which makes it unique . The basic motto behind this interview is to identify the Officer like Qualities (OLQ's) in the potential candidates. Courage Initiative Reasoning Ability Effective Intelligence Self Confidence Power of expression Social Adaptability Speed of Decision Liveliness Group Influencing Ability Stamina Sense of Responsibility Cooperation Determination Organising Ability.  The interview comprises of a two stage process: STAGE 1: Officer Intelligence Rating(OIR), Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT) STAGE 2: Psychology Tests, Group testing officer's Task(GTO), Personal Interview(PI), Conference....

UPDATE: Indian Army is considering about 'Tour of duty' program.I have written a separate post on this.Visit the post to know more about ToD! There are various modes to get into the Indian army. First of all, we will be discussing about entry for commissioned officer's rank for Permanent Comission. Entries for Permanent Comission(PC): ¶ NDA Entry : NDA entry is for 10+2 pass candidates for admission into most prestigious National Defence Academy, Dehradun This exam is conducted two times a year. Selection procedure comprises of two stages: Written test followed by a 5-day long SSB interview. I will be explaining the interviewing procedure of SSB interview in a separate blog. The candidates who qualify SSB interview are then medically examined. Merit list is prepared of selected candidates. Selected candidates are then admitted to NDA where they completes their graduation along with training. Science students are awarded B.Sc. degree while Arts candidates are awarded B...

INDIAN ARMY   , the second largest army in the world. It is not just a defence force, Indian Army is the feeling of nation that binds the heart of 137 crore people of India together regardless of their religion, language,culture and region. This blog is regarding all of the information related to Indian Army for the defence aspirants. There are millions of defence aspirants in India but they faces a lot of difficulties due to lack of knowledge of selection procedure. So this blog will guide them to the right pathway and to correct approach. This blog is a collection of  • Introduction to Indian Army • Recruitment Procedure (Various Entries) • Insignia of Ranks in Indian Army • Regiments and Battalions in Indian Army. • Details of Aircrafts in Indian Army. • Details of Armours and Tanks. And all other relevant informations of the Indian Army along with the recent updates on recruitments. Details of Indian Army: Active Personnel : 1,237,117 Reserve Personnel: 960,000 Chief...