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7/23/2019 Latest English Word Notice for Website NDA I 2016 http://slidepdf.com/reader/full/latest-english-word-notice-for-website-nda-i-2016 1/45 EXAMINATION NOTICE NO.02/2016.NDA-I DATED 02.01.2016 (Last Date for Submission of Applications: 29.01.2016) NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY & NAVAL ACADEMY EXAMINATION (I), 2016 (Commission’s Website www.upsc.gov.in ) IMPORTANT 1. CANDIDATES TO ENSURE THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE EXAMINATION: The candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfil all the eligibility conditions for admission to the Examination. Their admission at all the stages of the examination will be purely provisional subject to satisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions. Mere issue of Admission Certificate to the candidate will not imply that his candidature has been finally cleared by the Commission. Verification of eligibility conditions with reference to original documents is taken up only after the candidate has qualified for interview/Personality Test. 2. HOW TO APPLY Candidates are required to apply online by using the website www.upsconline.nic.in Brief instructions for filling up the online Application Form have been given in the Appendix-II. Detailed instructions are available on the above mentioned website. 3. LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS: The Online Applications can be filled upto 29 th  January, 2016 till 11.59 PM after which the link will be disabled. 4. The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeks before the commencement of the examination. The e-Admit Card will be made available on the UPSC website (www.upsc.gov.in ) for being downloaded by candidates. No Admit Card will be sent by post. All the applicants are required to provide valid & active e-mail i.d. while filling up online application form as the Commission may use electronic mode for contacting them. 5. PENALITY FOR WRONG ANSWERS: Candidates should note that there will be penalty ( Negative Marking) for wrong answers marked by a candidate in the Objective Type Question Papers.

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EXAMINATION NOTICE NO022016NDA-I DATED 02012016

(Last Date for Submission of Applications 29012016)

NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY amp NAVAL ACADEMY EXAMINATION (I) 2016

(Commissionrsquos Website wwwupscgovin)

IMPORTANT

1 CANDIDATES TO ENSURE THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE EXAMINATION

The candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfil all the

eligibility conditions for admission to the Examination Their admission at all the

stages of the examination will be purely provisional subject to satisfying theprescribed eligibility conditions

Mere issue of Admission Certificate to the candidate will not imply that his

candidature has been finally cleared by the Commission

Verification of eligibility conditions with reference to original documents is taken up

only after the candidate has qualified for interviewPersonality Test

2 HOW TO APPLY

Candidates are required to apply online by using the website wwwupsconlinenicin

Brief instructions for filling up the online Application Form have been given in the

Appendix-II Detailed instructions are available on the above mentioned website

3 LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

The Online Applications can be filled upto 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which

the link will be disabled

4 The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeks before the

commencement of the examination The e-Admit Card will be made available

on the UPSC website (wwwupscgovin) for being downloaded by candidates

No Admit Card will be sent by post All the applicants are required to provide

valid amp active e-mail id while filling up online application form as the

Commission may use electronic mode for contacting them

5 PENALITY FOR WRONG ANSWERS

Candidates should note that there will be penalty (Negative Marking) for wrong

answers marked by a candidate in the Objective Type Question Papers

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6 For both writing and marking answers in the OMR sheet (Answer Sheet)

candidates must use black ball pen only Pens with any other colour are

prohibited Do not use Pencil or Ink pen Candidates should note that any

omissionmistakediscrepancy in encodingfilling of details in the OMR answer

sheet especially with regard to Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will

render the answer sheet liable for rejection Candidates are further advised to

read carefully the ldquoSpecial Instructionsrdquo contained in Appendix-III of the

Notice

7 FACILITATION COUNTER FOR GUIDANCE OF CANDIDATES

In case of any guidancesinformationclarification regarding their application

candidature etc candidates can contact UPSCrsquos Facilitation Counter near Gate lsquoCrsquo

of its campus in person or over Telephone No011-23385271011-23381125011-

23098543 on working days between 1000 hrs to 1700 hrs

8

MOBILE PHONES BANNED

(a) Mobiles phones pagersbluetooth or any other communication devices are not

allowed inside the premises where the examination is being conducted Any

infringement of these instructions shall entail disciplinary action including ban

from future examinations

(b) Candidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the banned items

including mobile phonespagersbluetooth or any valuablecostly items to the

venue of the examination as arrangements for safe keeping cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY ONLINE AT wwwupsconlinenicin

ONLY NO OTHER MODE IS ALLOWED FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

FNo742015E1(B) An Examination will conducted by the Union Public ServiceCommission on 17th April 2016 for admission to the Army Navy and Air Forcewings of the NDA for the 137th Course and for the 99th Indian Naval AcademyCourse (INAC) commencing from 2nd January 2017 The candidates joining Indian

Naval Academy would undergo 4 years B Tech Course and would be given anopportunity to join Executive and Technical Branches of the Navy subject toavailability of vacancies

The date of holding the examination as mentioned above is liable to be changed atthe discretion of the Commission

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The approximate number of vacancies to be filled on the results of this examinationwill be as under mdash

National Defence Academy 320 (208 for Army 42 for Navy 300and 70 for Air Force)

Naval Academy 55

(10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)

Total 375

Vacancies are provisional and may be changed depending on the availabilityof training capacity of National Defence Academy and Indian Naval AcademyNB (i) A candidate is required to specify clearly in the Online Application

Form the Services for which he wishes to be considered in the order of hispreference [1 to 4] He is also advised to indicate as many preferences as hewishes to opt so that having regard to his rank in the order of merit due

consideration can be given to his preferences when making appointments(ii) Candidates should note that they will be considered for appointment

to those services only for which they express their preferences and for noother service(s) No request for additionalteration in the preferencesalready indicated by a candidate in his application will be entertained bythe Commission

(iii) Admission to the above courses will be made on the results of thewritten examination to be conducted by the Commission followed byintelligence and personality test by the Services Selection Board of

candidates who qualify in the written examination

2 CENTRES OF EXAMINATION

The Examination will be held at the following Centres

Agartala Ahmedabad Aizawl Allahabad Bengaluru Bareilly BhopalChandigarh Chennai Cuttack Dehradun Delhi Dharwad Dispur GangtokHyderabad Imphal Itanagar Jaipur Jammu Jorhat Kochi Kohima KolkataLucknow Madurai Mumbai Nagpur Panaji (Goa) Patna Port Blair RaipurRanchi Sambalpur Shillong Shimla Srinagar ThiruvananthapuramTirupati Udaipur and Vishakhapatnam

Applicants should note that there will be a ceiling on the number ofcandidates allotted to each of the centres except Chennai Dispur Kolkata andNagpur Allotment of Centres will be on the first-apply-first-allot basis andonce the capacity of a particular centre is attained the same will be frozenApplicants who cannot get a centre of their choice due to ceiling will berequired to choose a Centre from the remaining ones Applicants are thusadvised that they may apply early so that they could get a Centre of theirchoice

NB Notwithstanding the aforesaid provision Commission reserve the rightto change the Centres at their discretion if the situation demands

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Candidates admitted to the examination will be informed of the time tableand place or places of examination Candidates should note that no requestfor change of centre will be granted

3 CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY

(a)

Nationality A candidate must either be

(i) a citizen of India or(ii) a subject of Bhutan or(iii) a subject of Nepal or(iv)

a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January 1962with the intention of permanently settling in India or

(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan Burma SriLanka and East African Countries of Kenya Uganda the United Republic ofTanzania Zambia Malawi Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intentionof permanently settling in India

Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii) (iii) (iv) and (v)above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has beenissued by the Government of India

Certificate of eligibility will not however be necessary in the case ofcandidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal

(b) Age Limits Sex and Marital Status

Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd July 1997 and notlater than 1st July 2000 are eligible

The date of birth accepted by the Commission is that entered in theMatriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificaterecognised by an Indian University as equivalent to Matriculation or in anextract from a Register of Matriculates maintained by a University whichmust be certified by the proper authority of the University or in the HigherSecondary or an equivalent examination certificates These certificates are

required to be submitted only after the declaration of the result of the writtenpart of the examination No other document relating to age like horoscopesaffidavits birth extracts from Municipal Corporation service records and thelike will be accepted The expression MatriculationHigher SecondaryExamination Certificate in this part of the instruction includes the alternativecertificates mentioned above

NOTE 1 Candidates should note that only the date of birth as recorded inthe MatriculationHigher Secondary Examination Certificate available or anequivalent certificate on the date of submission of applications will be

accepted by the Commission and no subsequent request for its change will beconsidered or granted

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NOTE 2 Candidates should also note that once a date of birth has beenclaimed by them and entered in the records of the Commission for thepurpose of admission to an Examination no change will be allowedsubsequently or at any subsequent examination on any ground whatsoever

NOTE 3 The candidates should exercise due care while entering their date ofbirth in the respective column of the Online Application Form for theExamination If on verification at any subsequent stage any variation is foundin their date of birth from the one entered in their Matriculation or equivalentExamination certificate disciplinary action will be taken against them by theCommission under the Rules

NOTE 4 Candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete theirfull training A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of hisapplication though successful at this or any subsequent Examination will notbe selected for training A candidate who marries during training shall bedischarged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by theGovernment

(c) Educational Qualifications

(i) For Army Wing of National Defence Academy mdash12th Class pass of the10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by aState Education Board or a University

(ii) For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and forthe 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy mdash12th Classpass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics andMathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University

Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern ofSchool Education or equivalent examination can also apply for thisexamination

Such candidates who qualify the SSB interview but could not produceMatriculation10+2 or equivalent certificate in original at the time of SSBinterview should forward duly self attested Photocopies to lsquoDirectorateGeneral of Recruiting Army HQ West BlockIII RK Puram New Delhi-110066rsquo and for Naval Academy candidates to lsquoNaval Headquarters DMPROIampR Section Room No 204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena Bhavan New Delhi-110011rsquo by22nd December 2016 failing which their candidature will be cancelled Allother candidates who have produced their Matriculation and 10+2 pass orequivalent certificates in original at the time of attending the SSB interviewand have got the same verified by the SSB authorities are not required tosubmit the same to Army HQ or Naval HQ as the case may be Certificates inoriginal issued by the Principals of the Institutions are also acceptable in caseswhere BoardsUniversities have not yet issued certificates Certified truecopiesphotostate copies of such certificates will not be accepted

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In exceptional cases the Commission may treat a candidate who does notpossess any of the qualifications prescribed in this rule as educationallyqualified provided that he possesses qualifications the standard of which inthe opinion of the Commission justifies his admission to the examination

NOTE 1 Candidates appearing in the 11th class exam are not eligible for thisexamination

NOTE 2 Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the 12th class orequivalent examination and are allowed to appear in the UPSC Examinationshould note that this is only a special concession given to them They arerequired to submit proof of passing the 12th class or equivalent examinationby the prescribed date (ie 22nd December 2016) and no request for extendingthis date will be entertained on the grounds of late conduct ofBoardUniversity Examination delay in declaration of results or any otherground whatsoever

NOTE 3 Candidates who are debarred by the Ministry of Defence fromholding any type of Commission in the Defence Services shall not be eligiblefor admission to the examination and if admitted their candidature will becancelled

NOTE 4 Those candidates who have failed INSBPABT earlier are noteligible for Air Force

(d) Physical Standards

Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards foradmission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination(I) 2016 as per guidelines given in Appendix-IV

(e) A candidate who has resigned or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds fromany of the training academies of Armed Forces is not eligible to apply

4 FEE

Candidates (excepting SCST candidatesSons of JCOsNCOsORs specified

in Note 2 below who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay afee of Rs 100- (Rupees one hundred only) either by depositing the money inany Branch of SBI by cash or by using net banking facility of State Bank ofIndiaState Bank of Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingVisaMaster CreditDebit Card

NB 1 Applicants who opt for ldquoPay by Cashrdquo mode should print thesystem generated Pay-in-slip during Part-II registration and deposit the fee atthe counter of SBI Branch on the next working day only ldquoPay by Cashrdquo

mode option will be deactivated at 2359 hours of 28012016 ie one daybefore the closing date however applicants who have generated their Pay-in-slip before it is de-activated may pay at the counter of SBI Branch during

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banking hours on the closing date Such applicants who are unable to pay bycash on the closing date ie during banking hours at SBI Branch for reasonwhatsoever even if holding a valid Pay-in-Slip will have no other offlineoption but to opt for online DebitCredit Card or Internet Banking Paymentmode on the closing date ie till 23-59 hours of 29012016

NB 2 Candidates should note that payment of examination fee can be madeonly through the modes prescribed above Payment of fee through any othermode is neither valid nor acceptable Applications submitted without theprescribed feemode (unless remission of fee is claimed) shall be summarilyrejected

NB 3 Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor canthe fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection

NB 4 For the applicants in whose case payments details have not beenreceived from the bank they will be treated as fictitious payment cases andtheir applications will be rejected in the first instance A list of all suchapplicants shall be made available on the Commissions website within twoweeks after the last day of submission of online application The applicantsshall be required to submit the proof of their fee payment within 10 days fromthe date of such communication either by hand or by speed post to theCommission On receipt of documentary proof genuine fee payment caseswill be considered and their applications will be revived if they are otherwiseeligible

NOTE-1 Candidates belonging to Scheduled CastesScheduled Tribes andthose specified in Note 2 below are not required to pay any fee No feeexemption is however available to OBC candidates and they are required topay the full prescribed fee

NOTE-2 The sons of servingex-Junior Commissioned OfficersNon-Commissioned OfficersOther Ranks of Army and equivalent ranks in theIndian NavyIndian Air Force are also not required to pay the prescribed feeif they are studying in Military School (formerly known as King GeorgesSchool)Sainik School run by Sainik Schools Society

[NB A certificate of eligibility for fee exemption is required to beobtained by all such candidates from the Principals concerned individuallyand produced for verification at the time of SSB TestInterview by thecandidates who are declared qualified for the SSB TestInterview]

5 HOW TO APPLY

Candidates are required to apply Online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Detailed instructions for filling up online applicationsare available on the above-mentioned website

NOTE-1 The applicants are advised to submit only single applicationhowever if due to any unavoidable situation if he submits anothermultiple

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applications then he must ensure that application with the higher RID iscomplete in all respects like applicants details examination centrephotograph signature fee etc The applicants who are submitting multipleapplications should note that only the applications with higher RID(Registration ID) shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paid againstone RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

NOTE-2 All candidates whether already in Government Service includingcandidates serving in the Armed Forces Sailors (including boys and artificersapprentices) of the Indian Navy Cadets of Rashtriya Indian Military College(previously known as Sainik School Dehradun) Students of Military Schools(formerly known as King Georges Schools) and Sainik Schools run by SainikSchools Society Government owned industrial undertakings or other similarorganizations or in private employment should apply online direct to theCommission

NB (a) Persons already in Government Service whether in permanent ortemporary capacity or as work charged employees other than casual or dailyrated employees or those serving under the Public Enterprises (b) Candidatesserving in the Armed Forces Sailors (including boys and artificersapprentices) of the Indian Navy and (c) Cadets of Rashtriya Indian MilitaryCollege (previously known as Sainik School Dehra Dun) Students of MilitarySchools formerly known as King Georges Schools and Sainik Schools run bySainik Schools Society are required to inform their Head ofOfficeDepartment Commanding Officer Principals of CollegeSchoolconcerned as the case may be in writing that they have applied for thisexamination Candidates should note that in case a communication is receivedby the Commission from their employerauthority concerned withholdingpermission to the candidates applying forappearing at the examination theirapplications will be liable to be rejectedcandidatures will be liable to becancelled

NOTE-3 WHILE FILLING IN THE APPLICATION FORM THECANDIDATE SHOULD CAREFULLY DECIDE ABOUT HIS CHOICE FORTHE CENTRE FOR THE EXAMINATION

IF ANY CANDIDATE APPEARS AT A CENTRE OTHER THAN

THE ONE INDICATED BY THE COMMISSION IN HIS E-ADMISSIONCERTIFICATE THE PAPERS OF SUCH A CANDIDATE WILL NOT BEVALUED AND HIS CANDIDATURE WILL BE LIABLE TOCANCELLATION

NOTE-4 APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THE PRESCRIBED FEE(UNLESS REMISSION OF FEE IS CLAIMED AS IN PARA 4 ABOVE) ORINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS SHALL BE SUMMARILY REJECTED NOREPRESENTATION OR CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING SUCHREJECTION SHALL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

CANDIDATES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ALONGWITH THEIRAPPLICATIONS ANY CERTIFICATE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR CLAIMSREGARDING AGE EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SCHEDULED

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CASTESSCHEDULED TRIBESOTHER BACKWARD CLASSES AND FEEREMISSION ETC THEY SHOULD THEREFORE ENSURE THAT THEYFULFIL ALL THE ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THEEXAMINATION THEIR ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION WILLALSO THEREFORE BE PURELY PROVISIONAL IF ON VERIFICATION ATANY LATER DATE IT IS FOUND THAT THEY DO NOT FULFIL ALLELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS THEIR CANDIDATURE WILL BECANCELLED THE RESULT OF THE WRITTEN PART OF THEEXAMINATION IS LIKELY TO BE DECLARED IN THE MONTH OF JULY2016

NOTE 5 CANDIDATES WHO HAVE PASSED WRITTEN TEST ARENOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF AGEAND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION EITHER TO DIRECTORATEGENERAL OF RECRUITING ARMY HQ WEST BLOCK-III RK PURAMNEW DELHI-110066 OR TO NAVAL HEADQUARTERS DMPR OIampRSECTION C WING SENA BHAWAN NEW DELHI-110011

ALL CANDIDATES CALLED FOR INTERVIEW MUST CARRYTHEIR ORIGINAL MATRICULATION CERTIFICATE OR EQUIVALENTEXAMINATION CERTIFICATE TO THE SERVICES SELECTION BOARD(SSB) ORIGINALS WILL HAVE TO BE PRODUCED BY THE CANDIDATESWHO QUALIFY AT THE SSB INTERVIEW SOON AFTER THE INTERVIEWTHE ORIGINALS WILL BE RETURNED AFTER VERIFICATION THOSECANDIDATES WHO HAVE ALREADY PASSED 10+2 EXAMINATIONMUST CARRY THEIR ORIGINAL 10+2 PASS CERTIFICATE OR MARKSSHEET FOR THE SSB INTERVIEW IF ANY OF THEIR CLAIMS IS FOUNDTO BE INCORRECT THEY MAY RENDER THEMSELVES LIABLE TODISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE COMMISSION IN TERMS OF THEFOLLOWING PROVISIONS

A candidate who is or has been declared by the Commission to be guilty of

(i) obtaining support for his candidature by anymeans or(ii) impersonating or(iii) procuring impersonation by any person or(iv) submitting fabricated documents or documents which havebeen tampered with or(v) making statements which are incorrect or false or suppressingmaterial information or(vi) resorting to any other irregular or improper means inconnection with his candidature for the examination or(vii) using unfair means during the examination or(viii) writing irrelevant matter including obscene language orpornographic matter in the script(s) or(ix) misbehaving in any other manner in the examination hall or(x) harassing or doing bodily harm to the Staff employed by theCommission for the conduct of their examination or

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(xi) being in possession of or using mobile phone pager bluetoothor any electronic equipment or device or any other equipment capableof being used as a communication device during the examination or

(xii) violating any of the instructions issued to candidates alongwith

their Admission Certificates permitting them to take the examination or

(xiii) attempting to commit or as the case may be abetting theCommission of all or any of the acts specified in the foregoing clausesmay in addition to rendering himself liable to criminal prosecution beliable

(a) to be disqualified by the Commission from theexamination for which he is a candidate andor

(b) to be debarred either permanently or for a specifiedperiod

(i) by the Commission from any examination or selectionheld by them

(ii) by the Central Government from any employmentunder them and

(c) if he is already in service under Government to disciplinaryaction under the appropriate rules

Provided that no penalty under this rule shall be imposed except after

(i) giving the candidate an opportunity of making

such representation in writing as he may wish tomake in that behalf and

(ii) taking the representation if any submitted by thecandidate within the period allowed to him intoconsideration

6 LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

The Online Applications can be filled upto 29th January 2016 till 1159PM after which the link will be disabled

7 TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE

Candidates appearing for SSB interview for the first time for aparticular type of Commission ie Permanent or Short Service shall beentitled for AC III Tier to and fro railway fare or bus fare includingreservation cum sleeper charges within the Indian limits Candidates whoapply again for the same type of Commission will not be entitled totravelling allowance on any subsequent occasion

8 CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE

COMMISSION ARMYNAVALAIR HEADQUARTERS

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The Commission will not enter into any correspondence with thecandidates about their candidature except in the following cases

(i) The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeksbefore the commencement of the examination The e-Admit Card will bemade available in the UPSC website [wwwupscgovin] for beingdownloaded by candidates No Admit Card will be sent by post For

downloading the e-Admit Card the candidate must have his vitalparameters like RID amp Date of Birth or Roll No (if received) amp date of birthor name fathers name amp Date of Birth available with him

(ii) If a candidate does not receive his e-Admit Card or any othercommunication regarding his candidature for the examination one weekbefore the commencement of the examination he should at once contact theCommission Information in this regard can also be obtained from theFacilitation Counter located in the Commissionrsquos Office either in person orover Phone Nos 011ndash23385271011ndash23381125011ndash23098543 In case nocommunication is received in the Commissionrsquos Office from the candidateregarding non-receipt of his e-Admit Card at least one week before theexamination he himself will be solely responsible for non-receipt of his e-Admit Card

(iii) No candidate will ordinarily be allowed to take the examinationunless he holds a certificate of admission for the examination On receipt ofe-Admit Card check it carefully and bring discrepancieserrors if any tothe notice of the UPSC immediately The courses to which the candidatesare admitted will be according to their eligibility as per educational

qualifications for different courses and the preferences given by thecandidates

The candidates should note that their admission to the examination will bepurely provisional based on the information given by them in theApplication Form This will be subject to verification of all the eligibilityconditions

(iv) If a candidate receives an e-Admit Card in respect of some othercandidate on account of processing error it should be notified to theCommission with a request to issue the correct e-Admit Card Candidates

may note that they will not be allowed to take the examination on thestrength of an e-Admit Card issued in respect of another candidate

(v) The decision of the Commission as to the acceptance of the applicationof a candidate and his eligibility or otherwise for admission to theExamination shall be final

(vi) Candidates should note that the name in the e-Admit Card in somecases may be abbreviated due to technical reasons

(vii) Candidates must ensure that their email Ids given in their onlineapplications are valid and active

IMPORTANT All Communications to the Commission should invariably

contain the following particulars

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1 Name and year of the examination2 Registration ID (RID)3 Roll Number (if received)4 Name of candidate (in full and in block letters)5 Postal Address as given in the application

NB (i) Communications not containing the above particulars may not beattended to

NB (ii) If a lettercommunication is received from a candidate after anexamination has been held and it does not give his full name and roll numberit will be ignored and no action will be taken thereon Candidatesrecommended by the Commission for interview by the Services SelectionBoard who have changed their addresses subsequent to the submission oftheir applications for the examination should immediately afterannouncement of the result of the written part of the examination notify the

changed address also to mdash

For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 R K Puram New Delhi-110066Phone No 26175473

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdash NavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OIampR Section R No204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena BhawanNew Delhi-110011 Phone No2301009723011282

For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 7973

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS INSTRUCTION WILL DEPRIVE THECANDIDATE OF ANY CLAIM TO CONSIDERATION IN THE EVENT OFHIS NOT RECEIVING THE SUMMONS LETTER FOR INTERVIEW BY THESERVICES SELECTION BOARD

AFTER HAVING CLEARED THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION THECANDIDATES SHOULD LOG ON TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES FORTHEIR SSB CENTRE amp DATE OF INTERVIEW -

wwwjoinindianarmynicinwwwjoinindiannavygovinwwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates whose names have been recommended for interview by theServices Selection Board should address enquiries or requests if any relating

to their interview or visit website of respective service headquarters after 20days from the announcement of written results as follows mdash

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For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 RK Puram New Delhi ndash 110 066Phone No 26175473 or wwwjoinindianarmynicin

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdashNavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OI amp R SectionRoom No 204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena Bhavan New Delhi-110011 Phone No23010097Email officer-navynicin or wwwjoinindiannavygovin For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 79737646or wwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates are required to report for SSB interview on the date intimated tothem in the call up letter for interview Requests for postponing interview willonly be considered in exceptional circumstances and that too if it isadministratively convenient for which Army Headquarters will be the soledeciding authority Such requests should be addressed to the AdministrativeOfficer of the Selection Centre from where the call letter for interview hasbeen received No action will be taken on letters received by ArmyNavyAirHQs SSB interview for the candidates qualified in the written examinationwill be held during the months of September 2016 to October 2016 or assuitable to Recruiting Directorate For all queries regarding Merit list joininginstructions and any other relevant information regarding selection processplease visit our website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF THE WRITTENEXAMINATION INTERVIEW OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATESANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL RESULTS AND ADMISSION TO THETRAINING COURSES OF THE FINALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

The Union Public Service Commission shall prepare a list of candidates whoobtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as fixed bythe Commission at their discretion Such candidates shall appear before aServices Selection Board for Intelligence and Personality Test wherecandidates for the ArmyNavy wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet EntryScheme of Indian Naval Academy will be assessed on Officers Potentialityand those for the Air Force in Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS)and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) and for OfficersPotentiality PABT applicable to candidates with Air Force as First choicewould also be conducted for all SSB qualified candidates with one of thechoice as Air Force subject to their eligibility and if they are so willing

TWO-STAGE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Two-stage selection procedure based on Psychological Aptitude Test andIntelligence Test has been introduced at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards All the candidates will be put to stage-one

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test on first day of reporting at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards Only those candidates who qualify at stageone will be admitted to the second stageremaining tests Those candidateswho qualify stage II will be required to submit the Original Certificates alongwith one photocopy each of (i) Original Matriculation pass certificate orequivalent in support of date of birth (ii) Original 10+2 pass certificate orequivalent in support of educational qualification

Candidates who appear before the Services Selection Board and undergo thetest there will do so at their own risk and will not be entitled to claim anycompensation or other relief from Government in respect of any injury whichthey may sustain in the course of or as a result of any of the tests given tothem at the Services Selection Board whether due to the negligence of anyperson or otherwise Parents or guardians of the candidates will be requiredto sign a certificate to this effect

To be acceptable candidates for the ArmyNavyNaval Academy and AirForce should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i) Writtenexamination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion and (ii) OfficerPotentiality Test as fixed by the Services Selection Board at their discretionOver and above candidates for the Air Force and all the SSB qualifiedcandidates as per their willingness eligibility and preference for Air Forceshould separately qualify the PABT

Subject to these conditions the qualified candidates will then be placed in asingle combined list on the basis of total marks secured by them in theWritten Examination and the Services Selection Board Tests The finalallocationselection for admission to the Army Navy Air Force of theNational Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy will be made upto the number of vacancies available subject toeligibility medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates Thecandidates who are eligible to be admitted to multiple ServicesCourses willbe considered for allocationselection with reference to their order orpreferences and in the event of their final allocation selection to oneServiceCourse they will not be considered for admission to other remainingServicesCourses

NB EVERY CANDIDATE FOR THE AIR FORCE IS GIVENCOMPUTERISED PILOT SELECTION SYSTEM (CPSS) AND PILOTAPTITUDE TEST (WHICH FORMS THE WHOLE PAB TEST) ONLYONCE THE GRADE SECURED BY HIM AT THE FIRST TEST WILLTHEREFORE HOLD GOOD FOR EVERY SUBSEQUENT INTERVIEW HEHAS WITH THE AIR FORCE SELECTION BOARD A CANDIDATE

WHO FAILS IN THE FIRST PILOT APTITUDE TEST CANNOT APPLYFOR ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMYEXAMINATION FOR THE AIR FORCE WING OR GENERAL DUTIES(PILOT) BRANCH OR NAVAL AIR ARM

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Candidates who have been given the Computerised Pilot Selection System(CPSS) and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) for anyprevious NDA course should submit their application for this examinationfor the Air Force Wing only if they have been notified as having qualified inthe Pilot Aptitude Test

The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination toindividual candidates shall be decided by the Commission at their discretionand the Commission will not enter into correspondence with them regardingthe result

Success in the examination confers no right of admission to the Academy Acandidate must satisfy the appointing authority that he is suitable in allrespects for admission to the Academy

10 DISQUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE TRAININGCOURSE

Candidates who were admitted to an earlier course at the NationalDefence Academy or to the 10 + 2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy but were removed therefrom for lack of officer-like qualities or ondisciplinary grounds will not be admitted to the Academy

Candidates who were previously withdrawn from the NationalDefence Academy or Indian Naval Academy on medical grounds or left theabove Academy voluntarily are however eligible for admission to theAcademy provided they satisfy the medical and other prescribed conditions

11 NO REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATURERECEIVED FROM A CANDIDATE AFTER HE HAS SUBMITTED HISAPPLICATION WILL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES

12 The details regarding (a) the scheme and syllabus of the examination(b) guidelines for filling up the online Application Form (c) SpecialInstructions to candidates for objective type tests (d) Physical standards foradmission to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy and (e)

Brief particulars of the service etc for candidates joining the NationalDefence Academy and Naval Academy are given in Appendices I II III IVand V respectively

(Sanjay Mehrishi) Joint Secretary

Union Public Service Commission

APPENDIX-I

(The Scheme and Syllabus of Examination)

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A SCHEME OF EXAMINATION1 The subjects of the written examination the time allowed and themaximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows mdash

Subject Code Duration MaximumMarks

Mathematics 01 2frac12 Hours 300General Ability Test 02 2frac12 Hours 600

Total 900

SSB TestInterview 900

2 THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVETYPE QUESTIONS ONLY THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OFMATHEMATICS AND PART ldquoBrdquo OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BESET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH

3 In the question papers wherever necessary questions involving themetric system of Weights and Measures only will be set

4 Candidates must write the papers in their own hand In nocircumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers forthem

5 The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all thesubjects at the examination

6 The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical orlogarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets) Theyshould not therefore bring the same inside the Examination Hall

B SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION

PAPER-IMATHEMATICS

(Code No 01)(Maximum Marks-300)

1

ALGEBRA

Concept of set operations on sets Venn diagramsDe Morgan laws Cartesian product relation equivalence relation

Representation of real numbers on a line Complex numbersmdashbasicproperties modulus argument cube roots of unity Binary system ofnumbers Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system andvice-versa Arithmetic Geometric and Harmonic progressions Quadraticequations with real coefficients Solution of linear inequations of twovariables by graphs Permutation and Combination Binomial theorem and itsapplications Logarithms and their applications

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2 MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS

Types of matrices operations on matrices Determinant of a matrix basicproperties of determinants Adjoint and inverse of a square matrixApplications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or threeunknowns by Cramerrsquos rule and by Matrix Method

3 TRIGONOMETRY

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians Trigonometricalratios Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae Multiple andSub-multiple angles Inverse trigonometric functions Applications-Heightand distance properties of triangles

4 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system Distance formula Equationof a line in various forms Angle between two lines Distance of a point from aline Equation of a circle in standard and in general form Standard forms ofparabola ellipse and hyperbola Eccentricity and axis of a conic Point in athree dimensional space distance between two points Direction Cosines anddirection ratios Equation two points Direction Cosines and direction ratiosEquation of a plane and a line in various forms Angle between two lines andangle between two planes Equation of a sphere

5 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Concept of a real valued functionndashdomain range and graph of afunction Composite functions one to one onto and inverse functions Notionof limit Standard limitsmdashexamples Continuity of functionsmdashexamplesalgebraic operations on continuous functions Derivative of function at apoint geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivativemdashapplicationsDerivatives of sum product and quotient of functions derivative of afunction with respect to another function derivative of a composite functionSecond order derivatives Increasing and decreasing functions Application ofderivatives in problems of maxima and minima

6 INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Integration as inverse of differentiation integration by substitutionand by parts standard integrals involving algebraic expressionstrigonometric exponential and hyperbolic functions Evaluation of definiteintegralsmdashdetermination of areas of plane regions bounded by curvesmdashapplications

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation formationof a differential equation by examples General and particular solution of adifferential equations solution of first order and first degree differential

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equations of various typesmdashexamples Application in problems of growthand decay

7 VECTOR ALGEBRA

Vectors in two and three dimensions magnitude and direction of avector Unit and null vectors addition of vectors scalar multiplication of a

vector scalar product or dot product of two vectors Vector product or crossproduct of two vectors Applicationsmdashwork done by a force and moment of aforce and in geometrical problems

8 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Statistics Classification of data Frequency distribution cumulativefrequency distributionmdashexamples Graphical representationmdashHistogram PieChart frequency polygonmdashexamples Measures of Central tendencymdashMeanmedian and mode Variance and standard deviationmdashdetermination and

comparison Correlation and regression

Probability Random experiment outcomes and associated sample spaceevents mutually exclusive and exhaustive events impossible and certainevents Union and Intersection of events Complementary elementary andcomposite events Definition of probabilitymdashclassical and statisticalmdashexamples Elementary theorems on probabilitymdashsimple problemsConditional probability Bayesrsquo theoremmdashsimple problems Random variableas function on a sample space Binomial distribution examples of randomexperiments giving rise to Binominal distribution

PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST

(Code No 02)(Maximum Marksmdash600)

Part lsquoArsquomdashENGLISH (Maximum Marksmdash200)

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidatersquosunderstanding of English and workman like use of words The syllabuscovers various aspects like Grammar and usage vocabulary comprehension

and cohesion in extended text to test the candidatersquos proficiency in English

Part lsquoBrsquomdashGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marksmdash400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover thesubjects Physics Chemistry General Science Social Studies Geography andCurrent Events

- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scopeof these subjects included in this paper The topics mentioned are not to beregarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not

specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked Candidatersquosanswers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understandingof the subject

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Section lsquoArsquo (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter Mass Weight VolumeDensity and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes Pressure Barometer

Motion of objects Velocity and Acceleration Newtonrsquos Laws of

Motion Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability andEquilibrium of bodies Gravitation elementary ideas of work Power andEnergy

Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat change ofState and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat

Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments

Rectilinear propagation of Light Reflection and refractionSpherical mirrors and Lenses Human Eye

Natural and Artificial Magnets Properties of a Magnet Earth as a Magnet

Static and Current Electricity conductors and Non-conductorsOhmrsquos Law Simple Electrical Circuits Heating Lighting and Magnetic effectsof Current Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary CellsUse of X-Rays

General Principles in the working of the following

Simple Pendulum Simple Pulleys Siphon Levers Balloon PumpsHydrometer Pressure Cooker Thermos Flask Gramophone TelegraphsTelephone Periscope Telescope Microscope Marinerrsquos Compass LighteningConductors Safety Fuses

Section lsquoBrsquo (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes Elements Mixtures andCompounds Symbols Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law ofChemical Combination (excluding problems) Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide Oxidation and Reduction

Acids bases and salts

Carbonmdashdifferent forms

FertilizersmdashNatural and Artificial

Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap Glass Ink Paper

Cement Paints Safety Matches and Gun-Powder

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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6 For both writing and marking answers in the OMR sheet (Answer Sheet)

candidates must use black ball pen only Pens with any other colour are

prohibited Do not use Pencil or Ink pen Candidates should note that any

omissionmistakediscrepancy in encodingfilling of details in the OMR answer

sheet especially with regard to Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will

render the answer sheet liable for rejection Candidates are further advised to

read carefully the ldquoSpecial Instructionsrdquo contained in Appendix-III of the

Notice

7 FACILITATION COUNTER FOR GUIDANCE OF CANDIDATES

In case of any guidancesinformationclarification regarding their application

candidature etc candidates can contact UPSCrsquos Facilitation Counter near Gate lsquoCrsquo

of its campus in person or over Telephone No011-23385271011-23381125011-

23098543 on working days between 1000 hrs to 1700 hrs

8

MOBILE PHONES BANNED

(a) Mobiles phones pagersbluetooth or any other communication devices are not

allowed inside the premises where the examination is being conducted Any

infringement of these instructions shall entail disciplinary action including ban

from future examinations

(b) Candidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the banned items

including mobile phonespagersbluetooth or any valuablecostly items to the

venue of the examination as arrangements for safe keeping cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY ONLINE AT wwwupsconlinenicin

ONLY NO OTHER MODE IS ALLOWED FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

FNo742015E1(B) An Examination will conducted by the Union Public ServiceCommission on 17th April 2016 for admission to the Army Navy and Air Forcewings of the NDA for the 137th Course and for the 99th Indian Naval AcademyCourse (INAC) commencing from 2nd January 2017 The candidates joining Indian

Naval Academy would undergo 4 years B Tech Course and would be given anopportunity to join Executive and Technical Branches of the Navy subject toavailability of vacancies

The date of holding the examination as mentioned above is liable to be changed atthe discretion of the Commission

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The approximate number of vacancies to be filled on the results of this examinationwill be as under mdash

National Defence Academy 320 (208 for Army 42 for Navy 300and 70 for Air Force)

Naval Academy 55

(10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)

Total 375

Vacancies are provisional and may be changed depending on the availabilityof training capacity of National Defence Academy and Indian Naval AcademyNB (i) A candidate is required to specify clearly in the Online Application

Form the Services for which he wishes to be considered in the order of hispreference [1 to 4] He is also advised to indicate as many preferences as hewishes to opt so that having regard to his rank in the order of merit due

consideration can be given to his preferences when making appointments(ii) Candidates should note that they will be considered for appointment

to those services only for which they express their preferences and for noother service(s) No request for additionalteration in the preferencesalready indicated by a candidate in his application will be entertained bythe Commission

(iii) Admission to the above courses will be made on the results of thewritten examination to be conducted by the Commission followed byintelligence and personality test by the Services Selection Board of

candidates who qualify in the written examination

2 CENTRES OF EXAMINATION

The Examination will be held at the following Centres

Agartala Ahmedabad Aizawl Allahabad Bengaluru Bareilly BhopalChandigarh Chennai Cuttack Dehradun Delhi Dharwad Dispur GangtokHyderabad Imphal Itanagar Jaipur Jammu Jorhat Kochi Kohima KolkataLucknow Madurai Mumbai Nagpur Panaji (Goa) Patna Port Blair RaipurRanchi Sambalpur Shillong Shimla Srinagar ThiruvananthapuramTirupati Udaipur and Vishakhapatnam

Applicants should note that there will be a ceiling on the number ofcandidates allotted to each of the centres except Chennai Dispur Kolkata andNagpur Allotment of Centres will be on the first-apply-first-allot basis andonce the capacity of a particular centre is attained the same will be frozenApplicants who cannot get a centre of their choice due to ceiling will berequired to choose a Centre from the remaining ones Applicants are thusadvised that they may apply early so that they could get a Centre of theirchoice

NB Notwithstanding the aforesaid provision Commission reserve the rightto change the Centres at their discretion if the situation demands

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Candidates admitted to the examination will be informed of the time tableand place or places of examination Candidates should note that no requestfor change of centre will be granted

3 CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY

(a)

Nationality A candidate must either be

(i) a citizen of India or(ii) a subject of Bhutan or(iii) a subject of Nepal or(iv)

a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January 1962with the intention of permanently settling in India or

(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan Burma SriLanka and East African Countries of Kenya Uganda the United Republic ofTanzania Zambia Malawi Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intentionof permanently settling in India

Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii) (iii) (iv) and (v)above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has beenissued by the Government of India

Certificate of eligibility will not however be necessary in the case ofcandidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal

(b) Age Limits Sex and Marital Status

Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd July 1997 and notlater than 1st July 2000 are eligible

The date of birth accepted by the Commission is that entered in theMatriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificaterecognised by an Indian University as equivalent to Matriculation or in anextract from a Register of Matriculates maintained by a University whichmust be certified by the proper authority of the University or in the HigherSecondary or an equivalent examination certificates These certificates are

required to be submitted only after the declaration of the result of the writtenpart of the examination No other document relating to age like horoscopesaffidavits birth extracts from Municipal Corporation service records and thelike will be accepted The expression MatriculationHigher SecondaryExamination Certificate in this part of the instruction includes the alternativecertificates mentioned above

NOTE 1 Candidates should note that only the date of birth as recorded inthe MatriculationHigher Secondary Examination Certificate available or anequivalent certificate on the date of submission of applications will be

accepted by the Commission and no subsequent request for its change will beconsidered or granted

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NOTE 2 Candidates should also note that once a date of birth has beenclaimed by them and entered in the records of the Commission for thepurpose of admission to an Examination no change will be allowedsubsequently or at any subsequent examination on any ground whatsoever

NOTE 3 The candidates should exercise due care while entering their date ofbirth in the respective column of the Online Application Form for theExamination If on verification at any subsequent stage any variation is foundin their date of birth from the one entered in their Matriculation or equivalentExamination certificate disciplinary action will be taken against them by theCommission under the Rules

NOTE 4 Candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete theirfull training A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of hisapplication though successful at this or any subsequent Examination will notbe selected for training A candidate who marries during training shall bedischarged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by theGovernment

(c) Educational Qualifications

(i) For Army Wing of National Defence Academy mdash12th Class pass of the10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by aState Education Board or a University

(ii) For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and forthe 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy mdash12th Classpass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics andMathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University

Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern ofSchool Education or equivalent examination can also apply for thisexamination

Such candidates who qualify the SSB interview but could not produceMatriculation10+2 or equivalent certificate in original at the time of SSBinterview should forward duly self attested Photocopies to lsquoDirectorateGeneral of Recruiting Army HQ West BlockIII RK Puram New Delhi-110066rsquo and for Naval Academy candidates to lsquoNaval Headquarters DMPROIampR Section Room No 204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena Bhavan New Delhi-110011rsquo by22nd December 2016 failing which their candidature will be cancelled Allother candidates who have produced their Matriculation and 10+2 pass orequivalent certificates in original at the time of attending the SSB interviewand have got the same verified by the SSB authorities are not required tosubmit the same to Army HQ or Naval HQ as the case may be Certificates inoriginal issued by the Principals of the Institutions are also acceptable in caseswhere BoardsUniversities have not yet issued certificates Certified truecopiesphotostate copies of such certificates will not be accepted

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In exceptional cases the Commission may treat a candidate who does notpossess any of the qualifications prescribed in this rule as educationallyqualified provided that he possesses qualifications the standard of which inthe opinion of the Commission justifies his admission to the examination

NOTE 1 Candidates appearing in the 11th class exam are not eligible for thisexamination

NOTE 2 Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the 12th class orequivalent examination and are allowed to appear in the UPSC Examinationshould note that this is only a special concession given to them They arerequired to submit proof of passing the 12th class or equivalent examinationby the prescribed date (ie 22nd December 2016) and no request for extendingthis date will be entertained on the grounds of late conduct ofBoardUniversity Examination delay in declaration of results or any otherground whatsoever

NOTE 3 Candidates who are debarred by the Ministry of Defence fromholding any type of Commission in the Defence Services shall not be eligiblefor admission to the examination and if admitted their candidature will becancelled

NOTE 4 Those candidates who have failed INSBPABT earlier are noteligible for Air Force

(d) Physical Standards

Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards foradmission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination(I) 2016 as per guidelines given in Appendix-IV

(e) A candidate who has resigned or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds fromany of the training academies of Armed Forces is not eligible to apply

4 FEE

Candidates (excepting SCST candidatesSons of JCOsNCOsORs specified

in Note 2 below who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay afee of Rs 100- (Rupees one hundred only) either by depositing the money inany Branch of SBI by cash or by using net banking facility of State Bank ofIndiaState Bank of Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingVisaMaster CreditDebit Card

NB 1 Applicants who opt for ldquoPay by Cashrdquo mode should print thesystem generated Pay-in-slip during Part-II registration and deposit the fee atthe counter of SBI Branch on the next working day only ldquoPay by Cashrdquo

mode option will be deactivated at 2359 hours of 28012016 ie one daybefore the closing date however applicants who have generated their Pay-in-slip before it is de-activated may pay at the counter of SBI Branch during

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banking hours on the closing date Such applicants who are unable to pay bycash on the closing date ie during banking hours at SBI Branch for reasonwhatsoever even if holding a valid Pay-in-Slip will have no other offlineoption but to opt for online DebitCredit Card or Internet Banking Paymentmode on the closing date ie till 23-59 hours of 29012016

NB 2 Candidates should note that payment of examination fee can be madeonly through the modes prescribed above Payment of fee through any othermode is neither valid nor acceptable Applications submitted without theprescribed feemode (unless remission of fee is claimed) shall be summarilyrejected

NB 3 Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor canthe fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection

NB 4 For the applicants in whose case payments details have not beenreceived from the bank they will be treated as fictitious payment cases andtheir applications will be rejected in the first instance A list of all suchapplicants shall be made available on the Commissions website within twoweeks after the last day of submission of online application The applicantsshall be required to submit the proof of their fee payment within 10 days fromthe date of such communication either by hand or by speed post to theCommission On receipt of documentary proof genuine fee payment caseswill be considered and their applications will be revived if they are otherwiseeligible

NOTE-1 Candidates belonging to Scheduled CastesScheduled Tribes andthose specified in Note 2 below are not required to pay any fee No feeexemption is however available to OBC candidates and they are required topay the full prescribed fee

NOTE-2 The sons of servingex-Junior Commissioned OfficersNon-Commissioned OfficersOther Ranks of Army and equivalent ranks in theIndian NavyIndian Air Force are also not required to pay the prescribed feeif they are studying in Military School (formerly known as King GeorgesSchool)Sainik School run by Sainik Schools Society

[NB A certificate of eligibility for fee exemption is required to beobtained by all such candidates from the Principals concerned individuallyand produced for verification at the time of SSB TestInterview by thecandidates who are declared qualified for the SSB TestInterview]

5 HOW TO APPLY

Candidates are required to apply Online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Detailed instructions for filling up online applicationsare available on the above-mentioned website

NOTE-1 The applicants are advised to submit only single applicationhowever if due to any unavoidable situation if he submits anothermultiple

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applications then he must ensure that application with the higher RID iscomplete in all respects like applicants details examination centrephotograph signature fee etc The applicants who are submitting multipleapplications should note that only the applications with higher RID(Registration ID) shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paid againstone RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

NOTE-2 All candidates whether already in Government Service includingcandidates serving in the Armed Forces Sailors (including boys and artificersapprentices) of the Indian Navy Cadets of Rashtriya Indian Military College(previously known as Sainik School Dehradun) Students of Military Schools(formerly known as King Georges Schools) and Sainik Schools run by SainikSchools Society Government owned industrial undertakings or other similarorganizations or in private employment should apply online direct to theCommission

NB (a) Persons already in Government Service whether in permanent ortemporary capacity or as work charged employees other than casual or dailyrated employees or those serving under the Public Enterprises (b) Candidatesserving in the Armed Forces Sailors (including boys and artificersapprentices) of the Indian Navy and (c) Cadets of Rashtriya Indian MilitaryCollege (previously known as Sainik School Dehra Dun) Students of MilitarySchools formerly known as King Georges Schools and Sainik Schools run bySainik Schools Society are required to inform their Head ofOfficeDepartment Commanding Officer Principals of CollegeSchoolconcerned as the case may be in writing that they have applied for thisexamination Candidates should note that in case a communication is receivedby the Commission from their employerauthority concerned withholdingpermission to the candidates applying forappearing at the examination theirapplications will be liable to be rejectedcandidatures will be liable to becancelled

NOTE-3 WHILE FILLING IN THE APPLICATION FORM THECANDIDATE SHOULD CAREFULLY DECIDE ABOUT HIS CHOICE FORTHE CENTRE FOR THE EXAMINATION

IF ANY CANDIDATE APPEARS AT A CENTRE OTHER THAN

THE ONE INDICATED BY THE COMMISSION IN HIS E-ADMISSIONCERTIFICATE THE PAPERS OF SUCH A CANDIDATE WILL NOT BEVALUED AND HIS CANDIDATURE WILL BE LIABLE TOCANCELLATION

NOTE-4 APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THE PRESCRIBED FEE(UNLESS REMISSION OF FEE IS CLAIMED AS IN PARA 4 ABOVE) ORINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS SHALL BE SUMMARILY REJECTED NOREPRESENTATION OR CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING SUCHREJECTION SHALL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

CANDIDATES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ALONGWITH THEIRAPPLICATIONS ANY CERTIFICATE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR CLAIMSREGARDING AGE EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SCHEDULED

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CASTESSCHEDULED TRIBESOTHER BACKWARD CLASSES AND FEEREMISSION ETC THEY SHOULD THEREFORE ENSURE THAT THEYFULFIL ALL THE ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THEEXAMINATION THEIR ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION WILLALSO THEREFORE BE PURELY PROVISIONAL IF ON VERIFICATION ATANY LATER DATE IT IS FOUND THAT THEY DO NOT FULFIL ALLELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS THEIR CANDIDATURE WILL BECANCELLED THE RESULT OF THE WRITTEN PART OF THEEXAMINATION IS LIKELY TO BE DECLARED IN THE MONTH OF JULY2016

NOTE 5 CANDIDATES WHO HAVE PASSED WRITTEN TEST ARENOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF AGEAND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION EITHER TO DIRECTORATEGENERAL OF RECRUITING ARMY HQ WEST BLOCK-III RK PURAMNEW DELHI-110066 OR TO NAVAL HEADQUARTERS DMPR OIampRSECTION C WING SENA BHAWAN NEW DELHI-110011

ALL CANDIDATES CALLED FOR INTERVIEW MUST CARRYTHEIR ORIGINAL MATRICULATION CERTIFICATE OR EQUIVALENTEXAMINATION CERTIFICATE TO THE SERVICES SELECTION BOARD(SSB) ORIGINALS WILL HAVE TO BE PRODUCED BY THE CANDIDATESWHO QUALIFY AT THE SSB INTERVIEW SOON AFTER THE INTERVIEWTHE ORIGINALS WILL BE RETURNED AFTER VERIFICATION THOSECANDIDATES WHO HAVE ALREADY PASSED 10+2 EXAMINATIONMUST CARRY THEIR ORIGINAL 10+2 PASS CERTIFICATE OR MARKSSHEET FOR THE SSB INTERVIEW IF ANY OF THEIR CLAIMS IS FOUNDTO BE INCORRECT THEY MAY RENDER THEMSELVES LIABLE TODISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE COMMISSION IN TERMS OF THEFOLLOWING PROVISIONS

A candidate who is or has been declared by the Commission to be guilty of

(i) obtaining support for his candidature by anymeans or(ii) impersonating or(iii) procuring impersonation by any person or(iv) submitting fabricated documents or documents which havebeen tampered with or(v) making statements which are incorrect or false or suppressingmaterial information or(vi) resorting to any other irregular or improper means inconnection with his candidature for the examination or(vii) using unfair means during the examination or(viii) writing irrelevant matter including obscene language orpornographic matter in the script(s) or(ix) misbehaving in any other manner in the examination hall or(x) harassing or doing bodily harm to the Staff employed by theCommission for the conduct of their examination or

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(xi) being in possession of or using mobile phone pager bluetoothor any electronic equipment or device or any other equipment capableof being used as a communication device during the examination or

(xii) violating any of the instructions issued to candidates alongwith

their Admission Certificates permitting them to take the examination or

(xiii) attempting to commit or as the case may be abetting theCommission of all or any of the acts specified in the foregoing clausesmay in addition to rendering himself liable to criminal prosecution beliable

(a) to be disqualified by the Commission from theexamination for which he is a candidate andor

(b) to be debarred either permanently or for a specifiedperiod

(i) by the Commission from any examination or selectionheld by them

(ii) by the Central Government from any employmentunder them and

(c) if he is already in service under Government to disciplinaryaction under the appropriate rules

Provided that no penalty under this rule shall be imposed except after

(i) giving the candidate an opportunity of making

such representation in writing as he may wish tomake in that behalf and

(ii) taking the representation if any submitted by thecandidate within the period allowed to him intoconsideration

6 LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

The Online Applications can be filled upto 29th January 2016 till 1159PM after which the link will be disabled

7 TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE

Candidates appearing for SSB interview for the first time for aparticular type of Commission ie Permanent or Short Service shall beentitled for AC III Tier to and fro railway fare or bus fare includingreservation cum sleeper charges within the Indian limits Candidates whoapply again for the same type of Commission will not be entitled totravelling allowance on any subsequent occasion

8 CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE

COMMISSION ARMYNAVALAIR HEADQUARTERS

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The Commission will not enter into any correspondence with thecandidates about their candidature except in the following cases

(i) The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeksbefore the commencement of the examination The e-Admit Card will bemade available in the UPSC website [wwwupscgovin] for beingdownloaded by candidates No Admit Card will be sent by post For

downloading the e-Admit Card the candidate must have his vitalparameters like RID amp Date of Birth or Roll No (if received) amp date of birthor name fathers name amp Date of Birth available with him

(ii) If a candidate does not receive his e-Admit Card or any othercommunication regarding his candidature for the examination one weekbefore the commencement of the examination he should at once contact theCommission Information in this regard can also be obtained from theFacilitation Counter located in the Commissionrsquos Office either in person orover Phone Nos 011ndash23385271011ndash23381125011ndash23098543 In case nocommunication is received in the Commissionrsquos Office from the candidateregarding non-receipt of his e-Admit Card at least one week before theexamination he himself will be solely responsible for non-receipt of his e-Admit Card

(iii) No candidate will ordinarily be allowed to take the examinationunless he holds a certificate of admission for the examination On receipt ofe-Admit Card check it carefully and bring discrepancieserrors if any tothe notice of the UPSC immediately The courses to which the candidatesare admitted will be according to their eligibility as per educational

qualifications for different courses and the preferences given by thecandidates

The candidates should note that their admission to the examination will bepurely provisional based on the information given by them in theApplication Form This will be subject to verification of all the eligibilityconditions

(iv) If a candidate receives an e-Admit Card in respect of some othercandidate on account of processing error it should be notified to theCommission with a request to issue the correct e-Admit Card Candidates

may note that they will not be allowed to take the examination on thestrength of an e-Admit Card issued in respect of another candidate

(v) The decision of the Commission as to the acceptance of the applicationof a candidate and his eligibility or otherwise for admission to theExamination shall be final

(vi) Candidates should note that the name in the e-Admit Card in somecases may be abbreviated due to technical reasons

(vii) Candidates must ensure that their email Ids given in their onlineapplications are valid and active

IMPORTANT All Communications to the Commission should invariably

contain the following particulars

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1 Name and year of the examination2 Registration ID (RID)3 Roll Number (if received)4 Name of candidate (in full and in block letters)5 Postal Address as given in the application

NB (i) Communications not containing the above particulars may not beattended to

NB (ii) If a lettercommunication is received from a candidate after anexamination has been held and it does not give his full name and roll numberit will be ignored and no action will be taken thereon Candidatesrecommended by the Commission for interview by the Services SelectionBoard who have changed their addresses subsequent to the submission oftheir applications for the examination should immediately afterannouncement of the result of the written part of the examination notify the

changed address also to mdash

For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 R K Puram New Delhi-110066Phone No 26175473

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdash NavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OIampR Section R No204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena BhawanNew Delhi-110011 Phone No2301009723011282

For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 7973

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS INSTRUCTION WILL DEPRIVE THECANDIDATE OF ANY CLAIM TO CONSIDERATION IN THE EVENT OFHIS NOT RECEIVING THE SUMMONS LETTER FOR INTERVIEW BY THESERVICES SELECTION BOARD

AFTER HAVING CLEARED THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION THECANDIDATES SHOULD LOG ON TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES FORTHEIR SSB CENTRE amp DATE OF INTERVIEW -

wwwjoinindianarmynicinwwwjoinindiannavygovinwwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates whose names have been recommended for interview by theServices Selection Board should address enquiries or requests if any relating

to their interview or visit website of respective service headquarters after 20days from the announcement of written results as follows mdash

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For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 RK Puram New Delhi ndash 110 066Phone No 26175473 or wwwjoinindianarmynicin

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdashNavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OI amp R SectionRoom No 204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena Bhavan New Delhi-110011 Phone No23010097Email officer-navynicin or wwwjoinindiannavygovin For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 79737646or wwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates are required to report for SSB interview on the date intimated tothem in the call up letter for interview Requests for postponing interview willonly be considered in exceptional circumstances and that too if it isadministratively convenient for which Army Headquarters will be the soledeciding authority Such requests should be addressed to the AdministrativeOfficer of the Selection Centre from where the call letter for interview hasbeen received No action will be taken on letters received by ArmyNavyAirHQs SSB interview for the candidates qualified in the written examinationwill be held during the months of September 2016 to October 2016 or assuitable to Recruiting Directorate For all queries regarding Merit list joininginstructions and any other relevant information regarding selection processplease visit our website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF THE WRITTENEXAMINATION INTERVIEW OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATESANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL RESULTS AND ADMISSION TO THETRAINING COURSES OF THE FINALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

The Union Public Service Commission shall prepare a list of candidates whoobtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as fixed bythe Commission at their discretion Such candidates shall appear before aServices Selection Board for Intelligence and Personality Test wherecandidates for the ArmyNavy wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet EntryScheme of Indian Naval Academy will be assessed on Officers Potentialityand those for the Air Force in Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS)and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) and for OfficersPotentiality PABT applicable to candidates with Air Force as First choicewould also be conducted for all SSB qualified candidates with one of thechoice as Air Force subject to their eligibility and if they are so willing

TWO-STAGE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Two-stage selection procedure based on Psychological Aptitude Test andIntelligence Test has been introduced at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards All the candidates will be put to stage-one

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test on first day of reporting at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards Only those candidates who qualify at stageone will be admitted to the second stageremaining tests Those candidateswho qualify stage II will be required to submit the Original Certificates alongwith one photocopy each of (i) Original Matriculation pass certificate orequivalent in support of date of birth (ii) Original 10+2 pass certificate orequivalent in support of educational qualification

Candidates who appear before the Services Selection Board and undergo thetest there will do so at their own risk and will not be entitled to claim anycompensation or other relief from Government in respect of any injury whichthey may sustain in the course of or as a result of any of the tests given tothem at the Services Selection Board whether due to the negligence of anyperson or otherwise Parents or guardians of the candidates will be requiredto sign a certificate to this effect

To be acceptable candidates for the ArmyNavyNaval Academy and AirForce should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i) Writtenexamination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion and (ii) OfficerPotentiality Test as fixed by the Services Selection Board at their discretionOver and above candidates for the Air Force and all the SSB qualifiedcandidates as per their willingness eligibility and preference for Air Forceshould separately qualify the PABT

Subject to these conditions the qualified candidates will then be placed in asingle combined list on the basis of total marks secured by them in theWritten Examination and the Services Selection Board Tests The finalallocationselection for admission to the Army Navy Air Force of theNational Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy will be made upto the number of vacancies available subject toeligibility medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates Thecandidates who are eligible to be admitted to multiple ServicesCourses willbe considered for allocationselection with reference to their order orpreferences and in the event of their final allocation selection to oneServiceCourse they will not be considered for admission to other remainingServicesCourses

NB EVERY CANDIDATE FOR THE AIR FORCE IS GIVENCOMPUTERISED PILOT SELECTION SYSTEM (CPSS) AND PILOTAPTITUDE TEST (WHICH FORMS THE WHOLE PAB TEST) ONLYONCE THE GRADE SECURED BY HIM AT THE FIRST TEST WILLTHEREFORE HOLD GOOD FOR EVERY SUBSEQUENT INTERVIEW HEHAS WITH THE AIR FORCE SELECTION BOARD A CANDIDATE

WHO FAILS IN THE FIRST PILOT APTITUDE TEST CANNOT APPLYFOR ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMYEXAMINATION FOR THE AIR FORCE WING OR GENERAL DUTIES(PILOT) BRANCH OR NAVAL AIR ARM

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Candidates who have been given the Computerised Pilot Selection System(CPSS) and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) for anyprevious NDA course should submit their application for this examinationfor the Air Force Wing only if they have been notified as having qualified inthe Pilot Aptitude Test

The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination toindividual candidates shall be decided by the Commission at their discretionand the Commission will not enter into correspondence with them regardingthe result

Success in the examination confers no right of admission to the Academy Acandidate must satisfy the appointing authority that he is suitable in allrespects for admission to the Academy

10 DISQUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE TRAININGCOURSE

Candidates who were admitted to an earlier course at the NationalDefence Academy or to the 10 + 2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy but were removed therefrom for lack of officer-like qualities or ondisciplinary grounds will not be admitted to the Academy

Candidates who were previously withdrawn from the NationalDefence Academy or Indian Naval Academy on medical grounds or left theabove Academy voluntarily are however eligible for admission to theAcademy provided they satisfy the medical and other prescribed conditions

11 NO REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATURERECEIVED FROM A CANDIDATE AFTER HE HAS SUBMITTED HISAPPLICATION WILL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES

12 The details regarding (a) the scheme and syllabus of the examination(b) guidelines for filling up the online Application Form (c) SpecialInstructions to candidates for objective type tests (d) Physical standards foradmission to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy and (e)

Brief particulars of the service etc for candidates joining the NationalDefence Academy and Naval Academy are given in Appendices I II III IVand V respectively

(Sanjay Mehrishi) Joint Secretary

Union Public Service Commission

APPENDIX-I

(The Scheme and Syllabus of Examination)

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A SCHEME OF EXAMINATION1 The subjects of the written examination the time allowed and themaximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows mdash

Subject Code Duration MaximumMarks

Mathematics 01 2frac12 Hours 300General Ability Test 02 2frac12 Hours 600

Total 900

SSB TestInterview 900

2 THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVETYPE QUESTIONS ONLY THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OFMATHEMATICS AND PART ldquoBrdquo OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BESET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH

3 In the question papers wherever necessary questions involving themetric system of Weights and Measures only will be set

4 Candidates must write the papers in their own hand In nocircumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers forthem

5 The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all thesubjects at the examination

6 The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical orlogarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets) Theyshould not therefore bring the same inside the Examination Hall

B SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION

PAPER-IMATHEMATICS

(Code No 01)(Maximum Marks-300)

1

ALGEBRA

Concept of set operations on sets Venn diagramsDe Morgan laws Cartesian product relation equivalence relation

Representation of real numbers on a line Complex numbersmdashbasicproperties modulus argument cube roots of unity Binary system ofnumbers Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system andvice-versa Arithmetic Geometric and Harmonic progressions Quadraticequations with real coefficients Solution of linear inequations of twovariables by graphs Permutation and Combination Binomial theorem and itsapplications Logarithms and their applications

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2 MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS

Types of matrices operations on matrices Determinant of a matrix basicproperties of determinants Adjoint and inverse of a square matrixApplications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or threeunknowns by Cramerrsquos rule and by Matrix Method

3 TRIGONOMETRY

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians Trigonometricalratios Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae Multiple andSub-multiple angles Inverse trigonometric functions Applications-Heightand distance properties of triangles

4 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system Distance formula Equationof a line in various forms Angle between two lines Distance of a point from aline Equation of a circle in standard and in general form Standard forms ofparabola ellipse and hyperbola Eccentricity and axis of a conic Point in athree dimensional space distance between two points Direction Cosines anddirection ratios Equation two points Direction Cosines and direction ratiosEquation of a plane and a line in various forms Angle between two lines andangle between two planes Equation of a sphere

5 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Concept of a real valued functionndashdomain range and graph of afunction Composite functions one to one onto and inverse functions Notionof limit Standard limitsmdashexamples Continuity of functionsmdashexamplesalgebraic operations on continuous functions Derivative of function at apoint geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivativemdashapplicationsDerivatives of sum product and quotient of functions derivative of afunction with respect to another function derivative of a composite functionSecond order derivatives Increasing and decreasing functions Application ofderivatives in problems of maxima and minima

6 INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Integration as inverse of differentiation integration by substitutionand by parts standard integrals involving algebraic expressionstrigonometric exponential and hyperbolic functions Evaluation of definiteintegralsmdashdetermination of areas of plane regions bounded by curvesmdashapplications

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation formationof a differential equation by examples General and particular solution of adifferential equations solution of first order and first degree differential

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equations of various typesmdashexamples Application in problems of growthand decay

7 VECTOR ALGEBRA

Vectors in two and three dimensions magnitude and direction of avector Unit and null vectors addition of vectors scalar multiplication of a

vector scalar product or dot product of two vectors Vector product or crossproduct of two vectors Applicationsmdashwork done by a force and moment of aforce and in geometrical problems

8 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Statistics Classification of data Frequency distribution cumulativefrequency distributionmdashexamples Graphical representationmdashHistogram PieChart frequency polygonmdashexamples Measures of Central tendencymdashMeanmedian and mode Variance and standard deviationmdashdetermination and

comparison Correlation and regression

Probability Random experiment outcomes and associated sample spaceevents mutually exclusive and exhaustive events impossible and certainevents Union and Intersection of events Complementary elementary andcomposite events Definition of probabilitymdashclassical and statisticalmdashexamples Elementary theorems on probabilitymdashsimple problemsConditional probability Bayesrsquo theoremmdashsimple problems Random variableas function on a sample space Binomial distribution examples of randomexperiments giving rise to Binominal distribution

PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST

(Code No 02)(Maximum Marksmdash600)

Part lsquoArsquomdashENGLISH (Maximum Marksmdash200)

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidatersquosunderstanding of English and workman like use of words The syllabuscovers various aspects like Grammar and usage vocabulary comprehension

and cohesion in extended text to test the candidatersquos proficiency in English

Part lsquoBrsquomdashGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marksmdash400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover thesubjects Physics Chemistry General Science Social Studies Geography andCurrent Events

- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scopeof these subjects included in this paper The topics mentioned are not to beregarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not

specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked Candidatersquosanswers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understandingof the subject

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Section lsquoArsquo (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter Mass Weight VolumeDensity and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes Pressure Barometer

Motion of objects Velocity and Acceleration Newtonrsquos Laws of

Motion Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability andEquilibrium of bodies Gravitation elementary ideas of work Power andEnergy

Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat change ofState and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat

Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments

Rectilinear propagation of Light Reflection and refractionSpherical mirrors and Lenses Human Eye

Natural and Artificial Magnets Properties of a Magnet Earth as a Magnet

Static and Current Electricity conductors and Non-conductorsOhmrsquos Law Simple Electrical Circuits Heating Lighting and Magnetic effectsof Current Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary CellsUse of X-Rays

General Principles in the working of the following

Simple Pendulum Simple Pulleys Siphon Levers Balloon PumpsHydrometer Pressure Cooker Thermos Flask Gramophone TelegraphsTelephone Periscope Telescope Microscope Marinerrsquos Compass LighteningConductors Safety Fuses

Section lsquoBrsquo (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes Elements Mixtures andCompounds Symbols Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law ofChemical Combination (excluding problems) Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide Oxidation and Reduction

Acids bases and salts

Carbonmdashdifferent forms

FertilizersmdashNatural and Artificial

Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap Glass Ink Paper

Cement Paints Safety Matches and Gun-Powder

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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The approximate number of vacancies to be filled on the results of this examinationwill be as under mdash

National Defence Academy 320 (208 for Army 42 for Navy 300and 70 for Air Force)

Naval Academy 55

(10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme)

Total 375

Vacancies are provisional and may be changed depending on the availabilityof training capacity of National Defence Academy and Indian Naval AcademyNB (i) A candidate is required to specify clearly in the Online Application

Form the Services for which he wishes to be considered in the order of hispreference [1 to 4] He is also advised to indicate as many preferences as hewishes to opt so that having regard to his rank in the order of merit due

consideration can be given to his preferences when making appointments(ii) Candidates should note that they will be considered for appointment

to those services only for which they express their preferences and for noother service(s) No request for additionalteration in the preferencesalready indicated by a candidate in his application will be entertained bythe Commission

(iii) Admission to the above courses will be made on the results of thewritten examination to be conducted by the Commission followed byintelligence and personality test by the Services Selection Board of

candidates who qualify in the written examination

2 CENTRES OF EXAMINATION

The Examination will be held at the following Centres

Agartala Ahmedabad Aizawl Allahabad Bengaluru Bareilly BhopalChandigarh Chennai Cuttack Dehradun Delhi Dharwad Dispur GangtokHyderabad Imphal Itanagar Jaipur Jammu Jorhat Kochi Kohima KolkataLucknow Madurai Mumbai Nagpur Panaji (Goa) Patna Port Blair RaipurRanchi Sambalpur Shillong Shimla Srinagar ThiruvananthapuramTirupati Udaipur and Vishakhapatnam

Applicants should note that there will be a ceiling on the number ofcandidates allotted to each of the centres except Chennai Dispur Kolkata andNagpur Allotment of Centres will be on the first-apply-first-allot basis andonce the capacity of a particular centre is attained the same will be frozenApplicants who cannot get a centre of their choice due to ceiling will berequired to choose a Centre from the remaining ones Applicants are thusadvised that they may apply early so that they could get a Centre of theirchoice

NB Notwithstanding the aforesaid provision Commission reserve the rightto change the Centres at their discretion if the situation demands

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Candidates admitted to the examination will be informed of the time tableand place or places of examination Candidates should note that no requestfor change of centre will be granted

3 CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY

(a)

Nationality A candidate must either be

(i) a citizen of India or(ii) a subject of Bhutan or(iii) a subject of Nepal or(iv)

a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January 1962with the intention of permanently settling in India or

(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan Burma SriLanka and East African Countries of Kenya Uganda the United Republic ofTanzania Zambia Malawi Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intentionof permanently settling in India

Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii) (iii) (iv) and (v)above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has beenissued by the Government of India

Certificate of eligibility will not however be necessary in the case ofcandidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal

(b) Age Limits Sex and Marital Status

Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd July 1997 and notlater than 1st July 2000 are eligible

The date of birth accepted by the Commission is that entered in theMatriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificaterecognised by an Indian University as equivalent to Matriculation or in anextract from a Register of Matriculates maintained by a University whichmust be certified by the proper authority of the University or in the HigherSecondary or an equivalent examination certificates These certificates are

required to be submitted only after the declaration of the result of the writtenpart of the examination No other document relating to age like horoscopesaffidavits birth extracts from Municipal Corporation service records and thelike will be accepted The expression MatriculationHigher SecondaryExamination Certificate in this part of the instruction includes the alternativecertificates mentioned above

NOTE 1 Candidates should note that only the date of birth as recorded inthe MatriculationHigher Secondary Examination Certificate available or anequivalent certificate on the date of submission of applications will be

accepted by the Commission and no subsequent request for its change will beconsidered or granted

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NOTE 2 Candidates should also note that once a date of birth has beenclaimed by them and entered in the records of the Commission for thepurpose of admission to an Examination no change will be allowedsubsequently or at any subsequent examination on any ground whatsoever

NOTE 3 The candidates should exercise due care while entering their date ofbirth in the respective column of the Online Application Form for theExamination If on verification at any subsequent stage any variation is foundin their date of birth from the one entered in their Matriculation or equivalentExamination certificate disciplinary action will be taken against them by theCommission under the Rules

NOTE 4 Candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete theirfull training A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of hisapplication though successful at this or any subsequent Examination will notbe selected for training A candidate who marries during training shall bedischarged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by theGovernment

(c) Educational Qualifications

(i) For Army Wing of National Defence Academy mdash12th Class pass of the10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by aState Education Board or a University

(ii) For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and forthe 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy mdash12th Classpass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics andMathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University

Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern ofSchool Education or equivalent examination can also apply for thisexamination

Such candidates who qualify the SSB interview but could not produceMatriculation10+2 or equivalent certificate in original at the time of SSBinterview should forward duly self attested Photocopies to lsquoDirectorateGeneral of Recruiting Army HQ West BlockIII RK Puram New Delhi-110066rsquo and for Naval Academy candidates to lsquoNaval Headquarters DMPROIampR Section Room No 204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena Bhavan New Delhi-110011rsquo by22nd December 2016 failing which their candidature will be cancelled Allother candidates who have produced their Matriculation and 10+2 pass orequivalent certificates in original at the time of attending the SSB interviewand have got the same verified by the SSB authorities are not required tosubmit the same to Army HQ or Naval HQ as the case may be Certificates inoriginal issued by the Principals of the Institutions are also acceptable in caseswhere BoardsUniversities have not yet issued certificates Certified truecopiesphotostate copies of such certificates will not be accepted

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In exceptional cases the Commission may treat a candidate who does notpossess any of the qualifications prescribed in this rule as educationallyqualified provided that he possesses qualifications the standard of which inthe opinion of the Commission justifies his admission to the examination

NOTE 1 Candidates appearing in the 11th class exam are not eligible for thisexamination

NOTE 2 Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the 12th class orequivalent examination and are allowed to appear in the UPSC Examinationshould note that this is only a special concession given to them They arerequired to submit proof of passing the 12th class or equivalent examinationby the prescribed date (ie 22nd December 2016) and no request for extendingthis date will be entertained on the grounds of late conduct ofBoardUniversity Examination delay in declaration of results or any otherground whatsoever

NOTE 3 Candidates who are debarred by the Ministry of Defence fromholding any type of Commission in the Defence Services shall not be eligiblefor admission to the examination and if admitted their candidature will becancelled

NOTE 4 Those candidates who have failed INSBPABT earlier are noteligible for Air Force

(d) Physical Standards

Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards foradmission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination(I) 2016 as per guidelines given in Appendix-IV

(e) A candidate who has resigned or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds fromany of the training academies of Armed Forces is not eligible to apply

4 FEE

Candidates (excepting SCST candidatesSons of JCOsNCOsORs specified

in Note 2 below who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay afee of Rs 100- (Rupees one hundred only) either by depositing the money inany Branch of SBI by cash or by using net banking facility of State Bank ofIndiaState Bank of Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingVisaMaster CreditDebit Card

NB 1 Applicants who opt for ldquoPay by Cashrdquo mode should print thesystem generated Pay-in-slip during Part-II registration and deposit the fee atthe counter of SBI Branch on the next working day only ldquoPay by Cashrdquo

mode option will be deactivated at 2359 hours of 28012016 ie one daybefore the closing date however applicants who have generated their Pay-in-slip before it is de-activated may pay at the counter of SBI Branch during

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banking hours on the closing date Such applicants who are unable to pay bycash on the closing date ie during banking hours at SBI Branch for reasonwhatsoever even if holding a valid Pay-in-Slip will have no other offlineoption but to opt for online DebitCredit Card or Internet Banking Paymentmode on the closing date ie till 23-59 hours of 29012016

NB 2 Candidates should note that payment of examination fee can be madeonly through the modes prescribed above Payment of fee through any othermode is neither valid nor acceptable Applications submitted without theprescribed feemode (unless remission of fee is claimed) shall be summarilyrejected

NB 3 Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor canthe fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection

NB 4 For the applicants in whose case payments details have not beenreceived from the bank they will be treated as fictitious payment cases andtheir applications will be rejected in the first instance A list of all suchapplicants shall be made available on the Commissions website within twoweeks after the last day of submission of online application The applicantsshall be required to submit the proof of their fee payment within 10 days fromthe date of such communication either by hand or by speed post to theCommission On receipt of documentary proof genuine fee payment caseswill be considered and their applications will be revived if they are otherwiseeligible

NOTE-1 Candidates belonging to Scheduled CastesScheduled Tribes andthose specified in Note 2 below are not required to pay any fee No feeexemption is however available to OBC candidates and they are required topay the full prescribed fee

NOTE-2 The sons of servingex-Junior Commissioned OfficersNon-Commissioned OfficersOther Ranks of Army and equivalent ranks in theIndian NavyIndian Air Force are also not required to pay the prescribed feeif they are studying in Military School (formerly known as King GeorgesSchool)Sainik School run by Sainik Schools Society

[NB A certificate of eligibility for fee exemption is required to beobtained by all such candidates from the Principals concerned individuallyand produced for verification at the time of SSB TestInterview by thecandidates who are declared qualified for the SSB TestInterview]

5 HOW TO APPLY

Candidates are required to apply Online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Detailed instructions for filling up online applicationsare available on the above-mentioned website

NOTE-1 The applicants are advised to submit only single applicationhowever if due to any unavoidable situation if he submits anothermultiple

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applications then he must ensure that application with the higher RID iscomplete in all respects like applicants details examination centrephotograph signature fee etc The applicants who are submitting multipleapplications should note that only the applications with higher RID(Registration ID) shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paid againstone RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

NOTE-2 All candidates whether already in Government Service includingcandidates serving in the Armed Forces Sailors (including boys and artificersapprentices) of the Indian Navy Cadets of Rashtriya Indian Military College(previously known as Sainik School Dehradun) Students of Military Schools(formerly known as King Georges Schools) and Sainik Schools run by SainikSchools Society Government owned industrial undertakings or other similarorganizations or in private employment should apply online direct to theCommission

NB (a) Persons already in Government Service whether in permanent ortemporary capacity or as work charged employees other than casual or dailyrated employees or those serving under the Public Enterprises (b) Candidatesserving in the Armed Forces Sailors (including boys and artificersapprentices) of the Indian Navy and (c) Cadets of Rashtriya Indian MilitaryCollege (previously known as Sainik School Dehra Dun) Students of MilitarySchools formerly known as King Georges Schools and Sainik Schools run bySainik Schools Society are required to inform their Head ofOfficeDepartment Commanding Officer Principals of CollegeSchoolconcerned as the case may be in writing that they have applied for thisexamination Candidates should note that in case a communication is receivedby the Commission from their employerauthority concerned withholdingpermission to the candidates applying forappearing at the examination theirapplications will be liable to be rejectedcandidatures will be liable to becancelled

NOTE-3 WHILE FILLING IN THE APPLICATION FORM THECANDIDATE SHOULD CAREFULLY DECIDE ABOUT HIS CHOICE FORTHE CENTRE FOR THE EXAMINATION

IF ANY CANDIDATE APPEARS AT A CENTRE OTHER THAN

THE ONE INDICATED BY THE COMMISSION IN HIS E-ADMISSIONCERTIFICATE THE PAPERS OF SUCH A CANDIDATE WILL NOT BEVALUED AND HIS CANDIDATURE WILL BE LIABLE TOCANCELLATION

NOTE-4 APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THE PRESCRIBED FEE(UNLESS REMISSION OF FEE IS CLAIMED AS IN PARA 4 ABOVE) ORINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS SHALL BE SUMMARILY REJECTED NOREPRESENTATION OR CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING SUCHREJECTION SHALL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

CANDIDATES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ALONGWITH THEIRAPPLICATIONS ANY CERTIFICATE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR CLAIMSREGARDING AGE EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SCHEDULED

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CASTESSCHEDULED TRIBESOTHER BACKWARD CLASSES AND FEEREMISSION ETC THEY SHOULD THEREFORE ENSURE THAT THEYFULFIL ALL THE ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THEEXAMINATION THEIR ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION WILLALSO THEREFORE BE PURELY PROVISIONAL IF ON VERIFICATION ATANY LATER DATE IT IS FOUND THAT THEY DO NOT FULFIL ALLELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS THEIR CANDIDATURE WILL BECANCELLED THE RESULT OF THE WRITTEN PART OF THEEXAMINATION IS LIKELY TO BE DECLARED IN THE MONTH OF JULY2016

NOTE 5 CANDIDATES WHO HAVE PASSED WRITTEN TEST ARENOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF AGEAND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION EITHER TO DIRECTORATEGENERAL OF RECRUITING ARMY HQ WEST BLOCK-III RK PURAMNEW DELHI-110066 OR TO NAVAL HEADQUARTERS DMPR OIampRSECTION C WING SENA BHAWAN NEW DELHI-110011

ALL CANDIDATES CALLED FOR INTERVIEW MUST CARRYTHEIR ORIGINAL MATRICULATION CERTIFICATE OR EQUIVALENTEXAMINATION CERTIFICATE TO THE SERVICES SELECTION BOARD(SSB) ORIGINALS WILL HAVE TO BE PRODUCED BY THE CANDIDATESWHO QUALIFY AT THE SSB INTERVIEW SOON AFTER THE INTERVIEWTHE ORIGINALS WILL BE RETURNED AFTER VERIFICATION THOSECANDIDATES WHO HAVE ALREADY PASSED 10+2 EXAMINATIONMUST CARRY THEIR ORIGINAL 10+2 PASS CERTIFICATE OR MARKSSHEET FOR THE SSB INTERVIEW IF ANY OF THEIR CLAIMS IS FOUNDTO BE INCORRECT THEY MAY RENDER THEMSELVES LIABLE TODISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE COMMISSION IN TERMS OF THEFOLLOWING PROVISIONS

A candidate who is or has been declared by the Commission to be guilty of

(i) obtaining support for his candidature by anymeans or(ii) impersonating or(iii) procuring impersonation by any person or(iv) submitting fabricated documents or documents which havebeen tampered with or(v) making statements which are incorrect or false or suppressingmaterial information or(vi) resorting to any other irregular or improper means inconnection with his candidature for the examination or(vii) using unfair means during the examination or(viii) writing irrelevant matter including obscene language orpornographic matter in the script(s) or(ix) misbehaving in any other manner in the examination hall or(x) harassing or doing bodily harm to the Staff employed by theCommission for the conduct of their examination or

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(xi) being in possession of or using mobile phone pager bluetoothor any electronic equipment or device or any other equipment capableof being used as a communication device during the examination or

(xii) violating any of the instructions issued to candidates alongwith

their Admission Certificates permitting them to take the examination or

(xiii) attempting to commit or as the case may be abetting theCommission of all or any of the acts specified in the foregoing clausesmay in addition to rendering himself liable to criminal prosecution beliable

(a) to be disqualified by the Commission from theexamination for which he is a candidate andor

(b) to be debarred either permanently or for a specifiedperiod

(i) by the Commission from any examination or selectionheld by them

(ii) by the Central Government from any employmentunder them and

(c) if he is already in service under Government to disciplinaryaction under the appropriate rules

Provided that no penalty under this rule shall be imposed except after

(i) giving the candidate an opportunity of making

such representation in writing as he may wish tomake in that behalf and

(ii) taking the representation if any submitted by thecandidate within the period allowed to him intoconsideration

6 LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

The Online Applications can be filled upto 29th January 2016 till 1159PM after which the link will be disabled

7 TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE

Candidates appearing for SSB interview for the first time for aparticular type of Commission ie Permanent or Short Service shall beentitled for AC III Tier to and fro railway fare or bus fare includingreservation cum sleeper charges within the Indian limits Candidates whoapply again for the same type of Commission will not be entitled totravelling allowance on any subsequent occasion

8 CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE

COMMISSION ARMYNAVALAIR HEADQUARTERS

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The Commission will not enter into any correspondence with thecandidates about their candidature except in the following cases

(i) The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeksbefore the commencement of the examination The e-Admit Card will bemade available in the UPSC website [wwwupscgovin] for beingdownloaded by candidates No Admit Card will be sent by post For

downloading the e-Admit Card the candidate must have his vitalparameters like RID amp Date of Birth or Roll No (if received) amp date of birthor name fathers name amp Date of Birth available with him

(ii) If a candidate does not receive his e-Admit Card or any othercommunication regarding his candidature for the examination one weekbefore the commencement of the examination he should at once contact theCommission Information in this regard can also be obtained from theFacilitation Counter located in the Commissionrsquos Office either in person orover Phone Nos 011ndash23385271011ndash23381125011ndash23098543 In case nocommunication is received in the Commissionrsquos Office from the candidateregarding non-receipt of his e-Admit Card at least one week before theexamination he himself will be solely responsible for non-receipt of his e-Admit Card

(iii) No candidate will ordinarily be allowed to take the examinationunless he holds a certificate of admission for the examination On receipt ofe-Admit Card check it carefully and bring discrepancieserrors if any tothe notice of the UPSC immediately The courses to which the candidatesare admitted will be according to their eligibility as per educational

qualifications for different courses and the preferences given by thecandidates

The candidates should note that their admission to the examination will bepurely provisional based on the information given by them in theApplication Form This will be subject to verification of all the eligibilityconditions

(iv) If a candidate receives an e-Admit Card in respect of some othercandidate on account of processing error it should be notified to theCommission with a request to issue the correct e-Admit Card Candidates

may note that they will not be allowed to take the examination on thestrength of an e-Admit Card issued in respect of another candidate

(v) The decision of the Commission as to the acceptance of the applicationof a candidate and his eligibility or otherwise for admission to theExamination shall be final

(vi) Candidates should note that the name in the e-Admit Card in somecases may be abbreviated due to technical reasons

(vii) Candidates must ensure that their email Ids given in their onlineapplications are valid and active

IMPORTANT All Communications to the Commission should invariably

contain the following particulars

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1 Name and year of the examination2 Registration ID (RID)3 Roll Number (if received)4 Name of candidate (in full and in block letters)5 Postal Address as given in the application

NB (i) Communications not containing the above particulars may not beattended to

NB (ii) If a lettercommunication is received from a candidate after anexamination has been held and it does not give his full name and roll numberit will be ignored and no action will be taken thereon Candidatesrecommended by the Commission for interview by the Services SelectionBoard who have changed their addresses subsequent to the submission oftheir applications for the examination should immediately afterannouncement of the result of the written part of the examination notify the

changed address also to mdash

For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 R K Puram New Delhi-110066Phone No 26175473

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdash NavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OIampR Section R No204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena BhawanNew Delhi-110011 Phone No2301009723011282

For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 7973

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS INSTRUCTION WILL DEPRIVE THECANDIDATE OF ANY CLAIM TO CONSIDERATION IN THE EVENT OFHIS NOT RECEIVING THE SUMMONS LETTER FOR INTERVIEW BY THESERVICES SELECTION BOARD

AFTER HAVING CLEARED THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION THECANDIDATES SHOULD LOG ON TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES FORTHEIR SSB CENTRE amp DATE OF INTERVIEW -

wwwjoinindianarmynicinwwwjoinindiannavygovinwwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates whose names have been recommended for interview by theServices Selection Board should address enquiries or requests if any relating

to their interview or visit website of respective service headquarters after 20days from the announcement of written results as follows mdash

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For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 RK Puram New Delhi ndash 110 066Phone No 26175473 or wwwjoinindianarmynicin

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdashNavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OI amp R SectionRoom No 204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena Bhavan New Delhi-110011 Phone No23010097Email officer-navynicin or wwwjoinindiannavygovin For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 79737646or wwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates are required to report for SSB interview on the date intimated tothem in the call up letter for interview Requests for postponing interview willonly be considered in exceptional circumstances and that too if it isadministratively convenient for which Army Headquarters will be the soledeciding authority Such requests should be addressed to the AdministrativeOfficer of the Selection Centre from where the call letter for interview hasbeen received No action will be taken on letters received by ArmyNavyAirHQs SSB interview for the candidates qualified in the written examinationwill be held during the months of September 2016 to October 2016 or assuitable to Recruiting Directorate For all queries regarding Merit list joininginstructions and any other relevant information regarding selection processplease visit our website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF THE WRITTENEXAMINATION INTERVIEW OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATESANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL RESULTS AND ADMISSION TO THETRAINING COURSES OF THE FINALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

The Union Public Service Commission shall prepare a list of candidates whoobtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as fixed bythe Commission at their discretion Such candidates shall appear before aServices Selection Board for Intelligence and Personality Test wherecandidates for the ArmyNavy wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet EntryScheme of Indian Naval Academy will be assessed on Officers Potentialityand those for the Air Force in Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS)and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) and for OfficersPotentiality PABT applicable to candidates with Air Force as First choicewould also be conducted for all SSB qualified candidates with one of thechoice as Air Force subject to their eligibility and if they are so willing

TWO-STAGE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Two-stage selection procedure based on Psychological Aptitude Test andIntelligence Test has been introduced at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards All the candidates will be put to stage-one

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test on first day of reporting at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards Only those candidates who qualify at stageone will be admitted to the second stageremaining tests Those candidateswho qualify stage II will be required to submit the Original Certificates alongwith one photocopy each of (i) Original Matriculation pass certificate orequivalent in support of date of birth (ii) Original 10+2 pass certificate orequivalent in support of educational qualification

Candidates who appear before the Services Selection Board and undergo thetest there will do so at their own risk and will not be entitled to claim anycompensation or other relief from Government in respect of any injury whichthey may sustain in the course of or as a result of any of the tests given tothem at the Services Selection Board whether due to the negligence of anyperson or otherwise Parents or guardians of the candidates will be requiredto sign a certificate to this effect

To be acceptable candidates for the ArmyNavyNaval Academy and AirForce should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i) Writtenexamination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion and (ii) OfficerPotentiality Test as fixed by the Services Selection Board at their discretionOver and above candidates for the Air Force and all the SSB qualifiedcandidates as per their willingness eligibility and preference for Air Forceshould separately qualify the PABT

Subject to these conditions the qualified candidates will then be placed in asingle combined list on the basis of total marks secured by them in theWritten Examination and the Services Selection Board Tests The finalallocationselection for admission to the Army Navy Air Force of theNational Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy will be made upto the number of vacancies available subject toeligibility medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates Thecandidates who are eligible to be admitted to multiple ServicesCourses willbe considered for allocationselection with reference to their order orpreferences and in the event of their final allocation selection to oneServiceCourse they will not be considered for admission to other remainingServicesCourses

NB EVERY CANDIDATE FOR THE AIR FORCE IS GIVENCOMPUTERISED PILOT SELECTION SYSTEM (CPSS) AND PILOTAPTITUDE TEST (WHICH FORMS THE WHOLE PAB TEST) ONLYONCE THE GRADE SECURED BY HIM AT THE FIRST TEST WILLTHEREFORE HOLD GOOD FOR EVERY SUBSEQUENT INTERVIEW HEHAS WITH THE AIR FORCE SELECTION BOARD A CANDIDATE

WHO FAILS IN THE FIRST PILOT APTITUDE TEST CANNOT APPLYFOR ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMYEXAMINATION FOR THE AIR FORCE WING OR GENERAL DUTIES(PILOT) BRANCH OR NAVAL AIR ARM

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Candidates who have been given the Computerised Pilot Selection System(CPSS) and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) for anyprevious NDA course should submit their application for this examinationfor the Air Force Wing only if they have been notified as having qualified inthe Pilot Aptitude Test

The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination toindividual candidates shall be decided by the Commission at their discretionand the Commission will not enter into correspondence with them regardingthe result

Success in the examination confers no right of admission to the Academy Acandidate must satisfy the appointing authority that he is suitable in allrespects for admission to the Academy

10 DISQUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE TRAININGCOURSE

Candidates who were admitted to an earlier course at the NationalDefence Academy or to the 10 + 2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy but were removed therefrom for lack of officer-like qualities or ondisciplinary grounds will not be admitted to the Academy

Candidates who were previously withdrawn from the NationalDefence Academy or Indian Naval Academy on medical grounds or left theabove Academy voluntarily are however eligible for admission to theAcademy provided they satisfy the medical and other prescribed conditions

11 NO REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATURERECEIVED FROM A CANDIDATE AFTER HE HAS SUBMITTED HISAPPLICATION WILL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES

12 The details regarding (a) the scheme and syllabus of the examination(b) guidelines for filling up the online Application Form (c) SpecialInstructions to candidates for objective type tests (d) Physical standards foradmission to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy and (e)

Brief particulars of the service etc for candidates joining the NationalDefence Academy and Naval Academy are given in Appendices I II III IVand V respectively

(Sanjay Mehrishi) Joint Secretary

Union Public Service Commission

APPENDIX-I

(The Scheme and Syllabus of Examination)

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A SCHEME OF EXAMINATION1 The subjects of the written examination the time allowed and themaximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows mdash

Subject Code Duration MaximumMarks

Mathematics 01 2frac12 Hours 300General Ability Test 02 2frac12 Hours 600

Total 900

SSB TestInterview 900

2 THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVETYPE QUESTIONS ONLY THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OFMATHEMATICS AND PART ldquoBrdquo OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BESET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH

3 In the question papers wherever necessary questions involving themetric system of Weights and Measures only will be set

4 Candidates must write the papers in their own hand In nocircumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers forthem

5 The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all thesubjects at the examination

6 The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical orlogarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets) Theyshould not therefore bring the same inside the Examination Hall

B SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION

PAPER-IMATHEMATICS

(Code No 01)(Maximum Marks-300)

1

ALGEBRA

Concept of set operations on sets Venn diagramsDe Morgan laws Cartesian product relation equivalence relation

Representation of real numbers on a line Complex numbersmdashbasicproperties modulus argument cube roots of unity Binary system ofnumbers Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system andvice-versa Arithmetic Geometric and Harmonic progressions Quadraticequations with real coefficients Solution of linear inequations of twovariables by graphs Permutation and Combination Binomial theorem and itsapplications Logarithms and their applications

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2 MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS

Types of matrices operations on matrices Determinant of a matrix basicproperties of determinants Adjoint and inverse of a square matrixApplications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or threeunknowns by Cramerrsquos rule and by Matrix Method

3 TRIGONOMETRY

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians Trigonometricalratios Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae Multiple andSub-multiple angles Inverse trigonometric functions Applications-Heightand distance properties of triangles

4 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system Distance formula Equationof a line in various forms Angle between two lines Distance of a point from aline Equation of a circle in standard and in general form Standard forms ofparabola ellipse and hyperbola Eccentricity and axis of a conic Point in athree dimensional space distance between two points Direction Cosines anddirection ratios Equation two points Direction Cosines and direction ratiosEquation of a plane and a line in various forms Angle between two lines andangle between two planes Equation of a sphere

5 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Concept of a real valued functionndashdomain range and graph of afunction Composite functions one to one onto and inverse functions Notionof limit Standard limitsmdashexamples Continuity of functionsmdashexamplesalgebraic operations on continuous functions Derivative of function at apoint geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivativemdashapplicationsDerivatives of sum product and quotient of functions derivative of afunction with respect to another function derivative of a composite functionSecond order derivatives Increasing and decreasing functions Application ofderivatives in problems of maxima and minima

6 INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Integration as inverse of differentiation integration by substitutionand by parts standard integrals involving algebraic expressionstrigonometric exponential and hyperbolic functions Evaluation of definiteintegralsmdashdetermination of areas of plane regions bounded by curvesmdashapplications

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation formationof a differential equation by examples General and particular solution of adifferential equations solution of first order and first degree differential

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equations of various typesmdashexamples Application in problems of growthand decay

7 VECTOR ALGEBRA

Vectors in two and three dimensions magnitude and direction of avector Unit and null vectors addition of vectors scalar multiplication of a

vector scalar product or dot product of two vectors Vector product or crossproduct of two vectors Applicationsmdashwork done by a force and moment of aforce and in geometrical problems

8 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Statistics Classification of data Frequency distribution cumulativefrequency distributionmdashexamples Graphical representationmdashHistogram PieChart frequency polygonmdashexamples Measures of Central tendencymdashMeanmedian and mode Variance and standard deviationmdashdetermination and

comparison Correlation and regression

Probability Random experiment outcomes and associated sample spaceevents mutually exclusive and exhaustive events impossible and certainevents Union and Intersection of events Complementary elementary andcomposite events Definition of probabilitymdashclassical and statisticalmdashexamples Elementary theorems on probabilitymdashsimple problemsConditional probability Bayesrsquo theoremmdashsimple problems Random variableas function on a sample space Binomial distribution examples of randomexperiments giving rise to Binominal distribution

PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST

(Code No 02)(Maximum Marksmdash600)

Part lsquoArsquomdashENGLISH (Maximum Marksmdash200)

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidatersquosunderstanding of English and workman like use of words The syllabuscovers various aspects like Grammar and usage vocabulary comprehension

and cohesion in extended text to test the candidatersquos proficiency in English

Part lsquoBrsquomdashGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marksmdash400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover thesubjects Physics Chemistry General Science Social Studies Geography andCurrent Events

- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scopeof these subjects included in this paper The topics mentioned are not to beregarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not

specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked Candidatersquosanswers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understandingof the subject

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Section lsquoArsquo (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter Mass Weight VolumeDensity and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes Pressure Barometer

Motion of objects Velocity and Acceleration Newtonrsquos Laws of

Motion Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability andEquilibrium of bodies Gravitation elementary ideas of work Power andEnergy

Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat change ofState and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat

Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments

Rectilinear propagation of Light Reflection and refractionSpherical mirrors and Lenses Human Eye

Natural and Artificial Magnets Properties of a Magnet Earth as a Magnet

Static and Current Electricity conductors and Non-conductorsOhmrsquos Law Simple Electrical Circuits Heating Lighting and Magnetic effectsof Current Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary CellsUse of X-Rays

General Principles in the working of the following

Simple Pendulum Simple Pulleys Siphon Levers Balloon PumpsHydrometer Pressure Cooker Thermos Flask Gramophone TelegraphsTelephone Periscope Telescope Microscope Marinerrsquos Compass LighteningConductors Safety Fuses

Section lsquoBrsquo (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes Elements Mixtures andCompounds Symbols Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law ofChemical Combination (excluding problems) Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide Oxidation and Reduction

Acids bases and salts

Carbonmdashdifferent forms

FertilizersmdashNatural and Artificial

Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap Glass Ink Paper

Cement Paints Safety Matches and Gun-Powder

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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Candidates admitted to the examination will be informed of the time tableand place or places of examination Candidates should note that no requestfor change of centre will be granted

3 CONDITIONS OF ELIGIBILITY

(a)

Nationality A candidate must either be

(i) a citizen of India or(ii) a subject of Bhutan or(iii) a subject of Nepal or(iv)

a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before the 1st January 1962with the intention of permanently settling in India or

(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan Burma SriLanka and East African Countries of Kenya Uganda the United Republic ofTanzania Zambia Malawi Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intentionof permanently settling in India

Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii) (iii) (iv) and (v)above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has beenissued by the Government of India

Certificate of eligibility will not however be necessary in the case ofcandidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal

(b) Age Limits Sex and Marital Status

Only unmarried male candidates born not earlier than 02nd July 1997 and notlater than 1st July 2000 are eligible

The date of birth accepted by the Commission is that entered in theMatriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificaterecognised by an Indian University as equivalent to Matriculation or in anextract from a Register of Matriculates maintained by a University whichmust be certified by the proper authority of the University or in the HigherSecondary or an equivalent examination certificates These certificates are

required to be submitted only after the declaration of the result of the writtenpart of the examination No other document relating to age like horoscopesaffidavits birth extracts from Municipal Corporation service records and thelike will be accepted The expression MatriculationHigher SecondaryExamination Certificate in this part of the instruction includes the alternativecertificates mentioned above

NOTE 1 Candidates should note that only the date of birth as recorded inthe MatriculationHigher Secondary Examination Certificate available or anequivalent certificate on the date of submission of applications will be

accepted by the Commission and no subsequent request for its change will beconsidered or granted

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NOTE 2 Candidates should also note that once a date of birth has beenclaimed by them and entered in the records of the Commission for thepurpose of admission to an Examination no change will be allowedsubsequently or at any subsequent examination on any ground whatsoever

NOTE 3 The candidates should exercise due care while entering their date ofbirth in the respective column of the Online Application Form for theExamination If on verification at any subsequent stage any variation is foundin their date of birth from the one entered in their Matriculation or equivalentExamination certificate disciplinary action will be taken against them by theCommission under the Rules

NOTE 4 Candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete theirfull training A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of hisapplication though successful at this or any subsequent Examination will notbe selected for training A candidate who marries during training shall bedischarged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by theGovernment

(c) Educational Qualifications

(i) For Army Wing of National Defence Academy mdash12th Class pass of the10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by aState Education Board or a University

(ii) For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and forthe 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy mdash12th Classpass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics andMathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University

Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern ofSchool Education or equivalent examination can also apply for thisexamination

Such candidates who qualify the SSB interview but could not produceMatriculation10+2 or equivalent certificate in original at the time of SSBinterview should forward duly self attested Photocopies to lsquoDirectorateGeneral of Recruiting Army HQ West BlockIII RK Puram New Delhi-110066rsquo and for Naval Academy candidates to lsquoNaval Headquarters DMPROIampR Section Room No 204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena Bhavan New Delhi-110011rsquo by22nd December 2016 failing which their candidature will be cancelled Allother candidates who have produced their Matriculation and 10+2 pass orequivalent certificates in original at the time of attending the SSB interviewand have got the same verified by the SSB authorities are not required tosubmit the same to Army HQ or Naval HQ as the case may be Certificates inoriginal issued by the Principals of the Institutions are also acceptable in caseswhere BoardsUniversities have not yet issued certificates Certified truecopiesphotostate copies of such certificates will not be accepted

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In exceptional cases the Commission may treat a candidate who does notpossess any of the qualifications prescribed in this rule as educationallyqualified provided that he possesses qualifications the standard of which inthe opinion of the Commission justifies his admission to the examination

NOTE 1 Candidates appearing in the 11th class exam are not eligible for thisexamination

NOTE 2 Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the 12th class orequivalent examination and are allowed to appear in the UPSC Examinationshould note that this is only a special concession given to them They arerequired to submit proof of passing the 12th class or equivalent examinationby the prescribed date (ie 22nd December 2016) and no request for extendingthis date will be entertained on the grounds of late conduct ofBoardUniversity Examination delay in declaration of results or any otherground whatsoever

NOTE 3 Candidates who are debarred by the Ministry of Defence fromholding any type of Commission in the Defence Services shall not be eligiblefor admission to the examination and if admitted their candidature will becancelled

NOTE 4 Those candidates who have failed INSBPABT earlier are noteligible for Air Force

(d) Physical Standards

Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards foradmission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination(I) 2016 as per guidelines given in Appendix-IV

(e) A candidate who has resigned or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds fromany of the training academies of Armed Forces is not eligible to apply

4 FEE

Candidates (excepting SCST candidatesSons of JCOsNCOsORs specified

in Note 2 below who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay afee of Rs 100- (Rupees one hundred only) either by depositing the money inany Branch of SBI by cash or by using net banking facility of State Bank ofIndiaState Bank of Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingVisaMaster CreditDebit Card

NB 1 Applicants who opt for ldquoPay by Cashrdquo mode should print thesystem generated Pay-in-slip during Part-II registration and deposit the fee atthe counter of SBI Branch on the next working day only ldquoPay by Cashrdquo

mode option will be deactivated at 2359 hours of 28012016 ie one daybefore the closing date however applicants who have generated their Pay-in-slip before it is de-activated may pay at the counter of SBI Branch during

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banking hours on the closing date Such applicants who are unable to pay bycash on the closing date ie during banking hours at SBI Branch for reasonwhatsoever even if holding a valid Pay-in-Slip will have no other offlineoption but to opt for online DebitCredit Card or Internet Banking Paymentmode on the closing date ie till 23-59 hours of 29012016

NB 2 Candidates should note that payment of examination fee can be madeonly through the modes prescribed above Payment of fee through any othermode is neither valid nor acceptable Applications submitted without theprescribed feemode (unless remission of fee is claimed) shall be summarilyrejected

NB 3 Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor canthe fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection

NB 4 For the applicants in whose case payments details have not beenreceived from the bank they will be treated as fictitious payment cases andtheir applications will be rejected in the first instance A list of all suchapplicants shall be made available on the Commissions website within twoweeks after the last day of submission of online application The applicantsshall be required to submit the proof of their fee payment within 10 days fromthe date of such communication either by hand or by speed post to theCommission On receipt of documentary proof genuine fee payment caseswill be considered and their applications will be revived if they are otherwiseeligible

NOTE-1 Candidates belonging to Scheduled CastesScheduled Tribes andthose specified in Note 2 below are not required to pay any fee No feeexemption is however available to OBC candidates and they are required topay the full prescribed fee

NOTE-2 The sons of servingex-Junior Commissioned OfficersNon-Commissioned OfficersOther Ranks of Army and equivalent ranks in theIndian NavyIndian Air Force are also not required to pay the prescribed feeif they are studying in Military School (formerly known as King GeorgesSchool)Sainik School run by Sainik Schools Society

[NB A certificate of eligibility for fee exemption is required to beobtained by all such candidates from the Principals concerned individuallyand produced for verification at the time of SSB TestInterview by thecandidates who are declared qualified for the SSB TestInterview]

5 HOW TO APPLY

Candidates are required to apply Online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Detailed instructions for filling up online applicationsare available on the above-mentioned website

NOTE-1 The applicants are advised to submit only single applicationhowever if due to any unavoidable situation if he submits anothermultiple

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applications then he must ensure that application with the higher RID iscomplete in all respects like applicants details examination centrephotograph signature fee etc The applicants who are submitting multipleapplications should note that only the applications with higher RID(Registration ID) shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paid againstone RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

NOTE-2 All candidates whether already in Government Service includingcandidates serving in the Armed Forces Sailors (including boys and artificersapprentices) of the Indian Navy Cadets of Rashtriya Indian Military College(previously known as Sainik School Dehradun) Students of Military Schools(formerly known as King Georges Schools) and Sainik Schools run by SainikSchools Society Government owned industrial undertakings or other similarorganizations or in private employment should apply online direct to theCommission

NB (a) Persons already in Government Service whether in permanent ortemporary capacity or as work charged employees other than casual or dailyrated employees or those serving under the Public Enterprises (b) Candidatesserving in the Armed Forces Sailors (including boys and artificersapprentices) of the Indian Navy and (c) Cadets of Rashtriya Indian MilitaryCollege (previously known as Sainik School Dehra Dun) Students of MilitarySchools formerly known as King Georges Schools and Sainik Schools run bySainik Schools Society are required to inform their Head ofOfficeDepartment Commanding Officer Principals of CollegeSchoolconcerned as the case may be in writing that they have applied for thisexamination Candidates should note that in case a communication is receivedby the Commission from their employerauthority concerned withholdingpermission to the candidates applying forappearing at the examination theirapplications will be liable to be rejectedcandidatures will be liable to becancelled

NOTE-3 WHILE FILLING IN THE APPLICATION FORM THECANDIDATE SHOULD CAREFULLY DECIDE ABOUT HIS CHOICE FORTHE CENTRE FOR THE EXAMINATION

IF ANY CANDIDATE APPEARS AT A CENTRE OTHER THAN

THE ONE INDICATED BY THE COMMISSION IN HIS E-ADMISSIONCERTIFICATE THE PAPERS OF SUCH A CANDIDATE WILL NOT BEVALUED AND HIS CANDIDATURE WILL BE LIABLE TOCANCELLATION

NOTE-4 APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THE PRESCRIBED FEE(UNLESS REMISSION OF FEE IS CLAIMED AS IN PARA 4 ABOVE) ORINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS SHALL BE SUMMARILY REJECTED NOREPRESENTATION OR CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING SUCHREJECTION SHALL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

CANDIDATES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ALONGWITH THEIRAPPLICATIONS ANY CERTIFICATE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR CLAIMSREGARDING AGE EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SCHEDULED

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CASTESSCHEDULED TRIBESOTHER BACKWARD CLASSES AND FEEREMISSION ETC THEY SHOULD THEREFORE ENSURE THAT THEYFULFIL ALL THE ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THEEXAMINATION THEIR ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION WILLALSO THEREFORE BE PURELY PROVISIONAL IF ON VERIFICATION ATANY LATER DATE IT IS FOUND THAT THEY DO NOT FULFIL ALLELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS THEIR CANDIDATURE WILL BECANCELLED THE RESULT OF THE WRITTEN PART OF THEEXAMINATION IS LIKELY TO BE DECLARED IN THE MONTH OF JULY2016

NOTE 5 CANDIDATES WHO HAVE PASSED WRITTEN TEST ARENOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF AGEAND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION EITHER TO DIRECTORATEGENERAL OF RECRUITING ARMY HQ WEST BLOCK-III RK PURAMNEW DELHI-110066 OR TO NAVAL HEADQUARTERS DMPR OIampRSECTION C WING SENA BHAWAN NEW DELHI-110011

ALL CANDIDATES CALLED FOR INTERVIEW MUST CARRYTHEIR ORIGINAL MATRICULATION CERTIFICATE OR EQUIVALENTEXAMINATION CERTIFICATE TO THE SERVICES SELECTION BOARD(SSB) ORIGINALS WILL HAVE TO BE PRODUCED BY THE CANDIDATESWHO QUALIFY AT THE SSB INTERVIEW SOON AFTER THE INTERVIEWTHE ORIGINALS WILL BE RETURNED AFTER VERIFICATION THOSECANDIDATES WHO HAVE ALREADY PASSED 10+2 EXAMINATIONMUST CARRY THEIR ORIGINAL 10+2 PASS CERTIFICATE OR MARKSSHEET FOR THE SSB INTERVIEW IF ANY OF THEIR CLAIMS IS FOUNDTO BE INCORRECT THEY MAY RENDER THEMSELVES LIABLE TODISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE COMMISSION IN TERMS OF THEFOLLOWING PROVISIONS

A candidate who is or has been declared by the Commission to be guilty of

(i) obtaining support for his candidature by anymeans or(ii) impersonating or(iii) procuring impersonation by any person or(iv) submitting fabricated documents or documents which havebeen tampered with or(v) making statements which are incorrect or false or suppressingmaterial information or(vi) resorting to any other irregular or improper means inconnection with his candidature for the examination or(vii) using unfair means during the examination or(viii) writing irrelevant matter including obscene language orpornographic matter in the script(s) or(ix) misbehaving in any other manner in the examination hall or(x) harassing or doing bodily harm to the Staff employed by theCommission for the conduct of their examination or

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(xi) being in possession of or using mobile phone pager bluetoothor any electronic equipment or device or any other equipment capableof being used as a communication device during the examination or

(xii) violating any of the instructions issued to candidates alongwith

their Admission Certificates permitting them to take the examination or

(xiii) attempting to commit or as the case may be abetting theCommission of all or any of the acts specified in the foregoing clausesmay in addition to rendering himself liable to criminal prosecution beliable

(a) to be disqualified by the Commission from theexamination for which he is a candidate andor

(b) to be debarred either permanently or for a specifiedperiod

(i) by the Commission from any examination or selectionheld by them

(ii) by the Central Government from any employmentunder them and

(c) if he is already in service under Government to disciplinaryaction under the appropriate rules

Provided that no penalty under this rule shall be imposed except after

(i) giving the candidate an opportunity of making

such representation in writing as he may wish tomake in that behalf and

(ii) taking the representation if any submitted by thecandidate within the period allowed to him intoconsideration

6 LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

The Online Applications can be filled upto 29th January 2016 till 1159PM after which the link will be disabled

7 TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE

Candidates appearing for SSB interview for the first time for aparticular type of Commission ie Permanent or Short Service shall beentitled for AC III Tier to and fro railway fare or bus fare includingreservation cum sleeper charges within the Indian limits Candidates whoapply again for the same type of Commission will not be entitled totravelling allowance on any subsequent occasion

8 CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE

COMMISSION ARMYNAVALAIR HEADQUARTERS

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The Commission will not enter into any correspondence with thecandidates about their candidature except in the following cases

(i) The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeksbefore the commencement of the examination The e-Admit Card will bemade available in the UPSC website [wwwupscgovin] for beingdownloaded by candidates No Admit Card will be sent by post For

downloading the e-Admit Card the candidate must have his vitalparameters like RID amp Date of Birth or Roll No (if received) amp date of birthor name fathers name amp Date of Birth available with him

(ii) If a candidate does not receive his e-Admit Card or any othercommunication regarding his candidature for the examination one weekbefore the commencement of the examination he should at once contact theCommission Information in this regard can also be obtained from theFacilitation Counter located in the Commissionrsquos Office either in person orover Phone Nos 011ndash23385271011ndash23381125011ndash23098543 In case nocommunication is received in the Commissionrsquos Office from the candidateregarding non-receipt of his e-Admit Card at least one week before theexamination he himself will be solely responsible for non-receipt of his e-Admit Card

(iii) No candidate will ordinarily be allowed to take the examinationunless he holds a certificate of admission for the examination On receipt ofe-Admit Card check it carefully and bring discrepancieserrors if any tothe notice of the UPSC immediately The courses to which the candidatesare admitted will be according to their eligibility as per educational

qualifications for different courses and the preferences given by thecandidates

The candidates should note that their admission to the examination will bepurely provisional based on the information given by them in theApplication Form This will be subject to verification of all the eligibilityconditions

(iv) If a candidate receives an e-Admit Card in respect of some othercandidate on account of processing error it should be notified to theCommission with a request to issue the correct e-Admit Card Candidates

may note that they will not be allowed to take the examination on thestrength of an e-Admit Card issued in respect of another candidate

(v) The decision of the Commission as to the acceptance of the applicationof a candidate and his eligibility or otherwise for admission to theExamination shall be final

(vi) Candidates should note that the name in the e-Admit Card in somecases may be abbreviated due to technical reasons

(vii) Candidates must ensure that their email Ids given in their onlineapplications are valid and active

IMPORTANT All Communications to the Commission should invariably

contain the following particulars

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1 Name and year of the examination2 Registration ID (RID)3 Roll Number (if received)4 Name of candidate (in full and in block letters)5 Postal Address as given in the application

NB (i) Communications not containing the above particulars may not beattended to

NB (ii) If a lettercommunication is received from a candidate after anexamination has been held and it does not give his full name and roll numberit will be ignored and no action will be taken thereon Candidatesrecommended by the Commission for interview by the Services SelectionBoard who have changed their addresses subsequent to the submission oftheir applications for the examination should immediately afterannouncement of the result of the written part of the examination notify the

changed address also to mdash

For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 R K Puram New Delhi-110066Phone No 26175473

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdash NavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OIampR Section R No204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena BhawanNew Delhi-110011 Phone No2301009723011282

For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 7973

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS INSTRUCTION WILL DEPRIVE THECANDIDATE OF ANY CLAIM TO CONSIDERATION IN THE EVENT OFHIS NOT RECEIVING THE SUMMONS LETTER FOR INTERVIEW BY THESERVICES SELECTION BOARD

AFTER HAVING CLEARED THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION THECANDIDATES SHOULD LOG ON TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES FORTHEIR SSB CENTRE amp DATE OF INTERVIEW -

wwwjoinindianarmynicinwwwjoinindiannavygovinwwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates whose names have been recommended for interview by theServices Selection Board should address enquiries or requests if any relating

to their interview or visit website of respective service headquarters after 20days from the announcement of written results as follows mdash

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For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 RK Puram New Delhi ndash 110 066Phone No 26175473 or wwwjoinindianarmynicin

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdashNavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OI amp R SectionRoom No 204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena Bhavan New Delhi-110011 Phone No23010097Email officer-navynicin or wwwjoinindiannavygovin For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 79737646or wwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates are required to report for SSB interview on the date intimated tothem in the call up letter for interview Requests for postponing interview willonly be considered in exceptional circumstances and that too if it isadministratively convenient for which Army Headquarters will be the soledeciding authority Such requests should be addressed to the AdministrativeOfficer of the Selection Centre from where the call letter for interview hasbeen received No action will be taken on letters received by ArmyNavyAirHQs SSB interview for the candidates qualified in the written examinationwill be held during the months of September 2016 to October 2016 or assuitable to Recruiting Directorate For all queries regarding Merit list joininginstructions and any other relevant information regarding selection processplease visit our website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF THE WRITTENEXAMINATION INTERVIEW OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATESANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL RESULTS AND ADMISSION TO THETRAINING COURSES OF THE FINALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

The Union Public Service Commission shall prepare a list of candidates whoobtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as fixed bythe Commission at their discretion Such candidates shall appear before aServices Selection Board for Intelligence and Personality Test wherecandidates for the ArmyNavy wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet EntryScheme of Indian Naval Academy will be assessed on Officers Potentialityand those for the Air Force in Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS)and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) and for OfficersPotentiality PABT applicable to candidates with Air Force as First choicewould also be conducted for all SSB qualified candidates with one of thechoice as Air Force subject to their eligibility and if they are so willing

TWO-STAGE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Two-stage selection procedure based on Psychological Aptitude Test andIntelligence Test has been introduced at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards All the candidates will be put to stage-one

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test on first day of reporting at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards Only those candidates who qualify at stageone will be admitted to the second stageremaining tests Those candidateswho qualify stage II will be required to submit the Original Certificates alongwith one photocopy each of (i) Original Matriculation pass certificate orequivalent in support of date of birth (ii) Original 10+2 pass certificate orequivalent in support of educational qualification

Candidates who appear before the Services Selection Board and undergo thetest there will do so at their own risk and will not be entitled to claim anycompensation or other relief from Government in respect of any injury whichthey may sustain in the course of or as a result of any of the tests given tothem at the Services Selection Board whether due to the negligence of anyperson or otherwise Parents or guardians of the candidates will be requiredto sign a certificate to this effect

To be acceptable candidates for the ArmyNavyNaval Academy and AirForce should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i) Writtenexamination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion and (ii) OfficerPotentiality Test as fixed by the Services Selection Board at their discretionOver and above candidates for the Air Force and all the SSB qualifiedcandidates as per their willingness eligibility and preference for Air Forceshould separately qualify the PABT

Subject to these conditions the qualified candidates will then be placed in asingle combined list on the basis of total marks secured by them in theWritten Examination and the Services Selection Board Tests The finalallocationselection for admission to the Army Navy Air Force of theNational Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy will be made upto the number of vacancies available subject toeligibility medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates Thecandidates who are eligible to be admitted to multiple ServicesCourses willbe considered for allocationselection with reference to their order orpreferences and in the event of their final allocation selection to oneServiceCourse they will not be considered for admission to other remainingServicesCourses

NB EVERY CANDIDATE FOR THE AIR FORCE IS GIVENCOMPUTERISED PILOT SELECTION SYSTEM (CPSS) AND PILOTAPTITUDE TEST (WHICH FORMS THE WHOLE PAB TEST) ONLYONCE THE GRADE SECURED BY HIM AT THE FIRST TEST WILLTHEREFORE HOLD GOOD FOR EVERY SUBSEQUENT INTERVIEW HEHAS WITH THE AIR FORCE SELECTION BOARD A CANDIDATE

WHO FAILS IN THE FIRST PILOT APTITUDE TEST CANNOT APPLYFOR ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMYEXAMINATION FOR THE AIR FORCE WING OR GENERAL DUTIES(PILOT) BRANCH OR NAVAL AIR ARM

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Candidates who have been given the Computerised Pilot Selection System(CPSS) and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) for anyprevious NDA course should submit their application for this examinationfor the Air Force Wing only if they have been notified as having qualified inthe Pilot Aptitude Test

The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination toindividual candidates shall be decided by the Commission at their discretionand the Commission will not enter into correspondence with them regardingthe result

Success in the examination confers no right of admission to the Academy Acandidate must satisfy the appointing authority that he is suitable in allrespects for admission to the Academy

10 DISQUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE TRAININGCOURSE

Candidates who were admitted to an earlier course at the NationalDefence Academy or to the 10 + 2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy but were removed therefrom for lack of officer-like qualities or ondisciplinary grounds will not be admitted to the Academy

Candidates who were previously withdrawn from the NationalDefence Academy or Indian Naval Academy on medical grounds or left theabove Academy voluntarily are however eligible for admission to theAcademy provided they satisfy the medical and other prescribed conditions

11 NO REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATURERECEIVED FROM A CANDIDATE AFTER HE HAS SUBMITTED HISAPPLICATION WILL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES

12 The details regarding (a) the scheme and syllabus of the examination(b) guidelines for filling up the online Application Form (c) SpecialInstructions to candidates for objective type tests (d) Physical standards foradmission to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy and (e)

Brief particulars of the service etc for candidates joining the NationalDefence Academy and Naval Academy are given in Appendices I II III IVand V respectively

(Sanjay Mehrishi) Joint Secretary

Union Public Service Commission

APPENDIX-I

(The Scheme and Syllabus of Examination)

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A SCHEME OF EXAMINATION1 The subjects of the written examination the time allowed and themaximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows mdash

Subject Code Duration MaximumMarks

Mathematics 01 2frac12 Hours 300General Ability Test 02 2frac12 Hours 600

Total 900

SSB TestInterview 900

2 THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVETYPE QUESTIONS ONLY THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OFMATHEMATICS AND PART ldquoBrdquo OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BESET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH

3 In the question papers wherever necessary questions involving themetric system of Weights and Measures only will be set

4 Candidates must write the papers in their own hand In nocircumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers forthem

5 The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all thesubjects at the examination

6 The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical orlogarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets) Theyshould not therefore bring the same inside the Examination Hall

B SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION

PAPER-IMATHEMATICS

(Code No 01)(Maximum Marks-300)

1

ALGEBRA

Concept of set operations on sets Venn diagramsDe Morgan laws Cartesian product relation equivalence relation

Representation of real numbers on a line Complex numbersmdashbasicproperties modulus argument cube roots of unity Binary system ofnumbers Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system andvice-versa Arithmetic Geometric and Harmonic progressions Quadraticequations with real coefficients Solution of linear inequations of twovariables by graphs Permutation and Combination Binomial theorem and itsapplications Logarithms and their applications

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2 MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS

Types of matrices operations on matrices Determinant of a matrix basicproperties of determinants Adjoint and inverse of a square matrixApplications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or threeunknowns by Cramerrsquos rule and by Matrix Method

3 TRIGONOMETRY

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians Trigonometricalratios Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae Multiple andSub-multiple angles Inverse trigonometric functions Applications-Heightand distance properties of triangles

4 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system Distance formula Equationof a line in various forms Angle between two lines Distance of a point from aline Equation of a circle in standard and in general form Standard forms ofparabola ellipse and hyperbola Eccentricity and axis of a conic Point in athree dimensional space distance between two points Direction Cosines anddirection ratios Equation two points Direction Cosines and direction ratiosEquation of a plane and a line in various forms Angle between two lines andangle between two planes Equation of a sphere

5 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Concept of a real valued functionndashdomain range and graph of afunction Composite functions one to one onto and inverse functions Notionof limit Standard limitsmdashexamples Continuity of functionsmdashexamplesalgebraic operations on continuous functions Derivative of function at apoint geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivativemdashapplicationsDerivatives of sum product and quotient of functions derivative of afunction with respect to another function derivative of a composite functionSecond order derivatives Increasing and decreasing functions Application ofderivatives in problems of maxima and minima

6 INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Integration as inverse of differentiation integration by substitutionand by parts standard integrals involving algebraic expressionstrigonometric exponential and hyperbolic functions Evaluation of definiteintegralsmdashdetermination of areas of plane regions bounded by curvesmdashapplications

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation formationof a differential equation by examples General and particular solution of adifferential equations solution of first order and first degree differential

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equations of various typesmdashexamples Application in problems of growthand decay

7 VECTOR ALGEBRA

Vectors in two and three dimensions magnitude and direction of avector Unit and null vectors addition of vectors scalar multiplication of a

vector scalar product or dot product of two vectors Vector product or crossproduct of two vectors Applicationsmdashwork done by a force and moment of aforce and in geometrical problems

8 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Statistics Classification of data Frequency distribution cumulativefrequency distributionmdashexamples Graphical representationmdashHistogram PieChart frequency polygonmdashexamples Measures of Central tendencymdashMeanmedian and mode Variance and standard deviationmdashdetermination and

comparison Correlation and regression

Probability Random experiment outcomes and associated sample spaceevents mutually exclusive and exhaustive events impossible and certainevents Union and Intersection of events Complementary elementary andcomposite events Definition of probabilitymdashclassical and statisticalmdashexamples Elementary theorems on probabilitymdashsimple problemsConditional probability Bayesrsquo theoremmdashsimple problems Random variableas function on a sample space Binomial distribution examples of randomexperiments giving rise to Binominal distribution

PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST

(Code No 02)(Maximum Marksmdash600)

Part lsquoArsquomdashENGLISH (Maximum Marksmdash200)

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidatersquosunderstanding of English and workman like use of words The syllabuscovers various aspects like Grammar and usage vocabulary comprehension

and cohesion in extended text to test the candidatersquos proficiency in English

Part lsquoBrsquomdashGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marksmdash400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover thesubjects Physics Chemistry General Science Social Studies Geography andCurrent Events

- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scopeof these subjects included in this paper The topics mentioned are not to beregarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not

specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked Candidatersquosanswers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understandingof the subject

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Section lsquoArsquo (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter Mass Weight VolumeDensity and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes Pressure Barometer

Motion of objects Velocity and Acceleration Newtonrsquos Laws of

Motion Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability andEquilibrium of bodies Gravitation elementary ideas of work Power andEnergy

Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat change ofState and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat

Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments

Rectilinear propagation of Light Reflection and refractionSpherical mirrors and Lenses Human Eye

Natural and Artificial Magnets Properties of a Magnet Earth as a Magnet

Static and Current Electricity conductors and Non-conductorsOhmrsquos Law Simple Electrical Circuits Heating Lighting and Magnetic effectsof Current Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary CellsUse of X-Rays

General Principles in the working of the following

Simple Pendulum Simple Pulleys Siphon Levers Balloon PumpsHydrometer Pressure Cooker Thermos Flask Gramophone TelegraphsTelephone Periscope Telescope Microscope Marinerrsquos Compass LighteningConductors Safety Fuses

Section lsquoBrsquo (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes Elements Mixtures andCompounds Symbols Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law ofChemical Combination (excluding problems) Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide Oxidation and Reduction

Acids bases and salts

Carbonmdashdifferent forms

FertilizersmdashNatural and Artificial

Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap Glass Ink Paper

Cement Paints Safety Matches and Gun-Powder

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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NOTE 2 Candidates should also note that once a date of birth has beenclaimed by them and entered in the records of the Commission for thepurpose of admission to an Examination no change will be allowedsubsequently or at any subsequent examination on any ground whatsoever

NOTE 3 The candidates should exercise due care while entering their date ofbirth in the respective column of the Online Application Form for theExamination If on verification at any subsequent stage any variation is foundin their date of birth from the one entered in their Matriculation or equivalentExamination certificate disciplinary action will be taken against them by theCommission under the Rules

NOTE 4 Candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete theirfull training A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of hisapplication though successful at this or any subsequent Examination will notbe selected for training A candidate who marries during training shall bedischarged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by theGovernment

(c) Educational Qualifications

(i) For Army Wing of National Defence Academy mdash12th Class pass of the10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by aState Education Board or a University

(ii) For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and forthe 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy mdash12th Classpass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics andMathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University

Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern ofSchool Education or equivalent examination can also apply for thisexamination

Such candidates who qualify the SSB interview but could not produceMatriculation10+2 or equivalent certificate in original at the time of SSBinterview should forward duly self attested Photocopies to lsquoDirectorateGeneral of Recruiting Army HQ West BlockIII RK Puram New Delhi-110066rsquo and for Naval Academy candidates to lsquoNaval Headquarters DMPROIampR Section Room No 204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena Bhavan New Delhi-110011rsquo by22nd December 2016 failing which their candidature will be cancelled Allother candidates who have produced their Matriculation and 10+2 pass orequivalent certificates in original at the time of attending the SSB interviewand have got the same verified by the SSB authorities are not required tosubmit the same to Army HQ or Naval HQ as the case may be Certificates inoriginal issued by the Principals of the Institutions are also acceptable in caseswhere BoardsUniversities have not yet issued certificates Certified truecopiesphotostate copies of such certificates will not be accepted

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In exceptional cases the Commission may treat a candidate who does notpossess any of the qualifications prescribed in this rule as educationallyqualified provided that he possesses qualifications the standard of which inthe opinion of the Commission justifies his admission to the examination

NOTE 1 Candidates appearing in the 11th class exam are not eligible for thisexamination

NOTE 2 Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the 12th class orequivalent examination and are allowed to appear in the UPSC Examinationshould note that this is only a special concession given to them They arerequired to submit proof of passing the 12th class or equivalent examinationby the prescribed date (ie 22nd December 2016) and no request for extendingthis date will be entertained on the grounds of late conduct ofBoardUniversity Examination delay in declaration of results or any otherground whatsoever

NOTE 3 Candidates who are debarred by the Ministry of Defence fromholding any type of Commission in the Defence Services shall not be eligiblefor admission to the examination and if admitted their candidature will becancelled

NOTE 4 Those candidates who have failed INSBPABT earlier are noteligible for Air Force

(d) Physical Standards

Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards foradmission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination(I) 2016 as per guidelines given in Appendix-IV

(e) A candidate who has resigned or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds fromany of the training academies of Armed Forces is not eligible to apply

4 FEE

Candidates (excepting SCST candidatesSons of JCOsNCOsORs specified

in Note 2 below who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay afee of Rs 100- (Rupees one hundred only) either by depositing the money inany Branch of SBI by cash or by using net banking facility of State Bank ofIndiaState Bank of Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingVisaMaster CreditDebit Card

NB 1 Applicants who opt for ldquoPay by Cashrdquo mode should print thesystem generated Pay-in-slip during Part-II registration and deposit the fee atthe counter of SBI Branch on the next working day only ldquoPay by Cashrdquo

mode option will be deactivated at 2359 hours of 28012016 ie one daybefore the closing date however applicants who have generated their Pay-in-slip before it is de-activated may pay at the counter of SBI Branch during

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banking hours on the closing date Such applicants who are unable to pay bycash on the closing date ie during banking hours at SBI Branch for reasonwhatsoever even if holding a valid Pay-in-Slip will have no other offlineoption but to opt for online DebitCredit Card or Internet Banking Paymentmode on the closing date ie till 23-59 hours of 29012016

NB 2 Candidates should note that payment of examination fee can be madeonly through the modes prescribed above Payment of fee through any othermode is neither valid nor acceptable Applications submitted without theprescribed feemode (unless remission of fee is claimed) shall be summarilyrejected

NB 3 Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor canthe fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection

NB 4 For the applicants in whose case payments details have not beenreceived from the bank they will be treated as fictitious payment cases andtheir applications will be rejected in the first instance A list of all suchapplicants shall be made available on the Commissions website within twoweeks after the last day of submission of online application The applicantsshall be required to submit the proof of their fee payment within 10 days fromthe date of such communication either by hand or by speed post to theCommission On receipt of documentary proof genuine fee payment caseswill be considered and their applications will be revived if they are otherwiseeligible

NOTE-1 Candidates belonging to Scheduled CastesScheduled Tribes andthose specified in Note 2 below are not required to pay any fee No feeexemption is however available to OBC candidates and they are required topay the full prescribed fee

NOTE-2 The sons of servingex-Junior Commissioned OfficersNon-Commissioned OfficersOther Ranks of Army and equivalent ranks in theIndian NavyIndian Air Force are also not required to pay the prescribed feeif they are studying in Military School (formerly known as King GeorgesSchool)Sainik School run by Sainik Schools Society

[NB A certificate of eligibility for fee exemption is required to beobtained by all such candidates from the Principals concerned individuallyand produced for verification at the time of SSB TestInterview by thecandidates who are declared qualified for the SSB TestInterview]

5 HOW TO APPLY

Candidates are required to apply Online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Detailed instructions for filling up online applicationsare available on the above-mentioned website

NOTE-1 The applicants are advised to submit only single applicationhowever if due to any unavoidable situation if he submits anothermultiple

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applications then he must ensure that application with the higher RID iscomplete in all respects like applicants details examination centrephotograph signature fee etc The applicants who are submitting multipleapplications should note that only the applications with higher RID(Registration ID) shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paid againstone RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

NOTE-2 All candidates whether already in Government Service includingcandidates serving in the Armed Forces Sailors (including boys and artificersapprentices) of the Indian Navy Cadets of Rashtriya Indian Military College(previously known as Sainik School Dehradun) Students of Military Schools(formerly known as King Georges Schools) and Sainik Schools run by SainikSchools Society Government owned industrial undertakings or other similarorganizations or in private employment should apply online direct to theCommission

NB (a) Persons already in Government Service whether in permanent ortemporary capacity or as work charged employees other than casual or dailyrated employees or those serving under the Public Enterprises (b) Candidatesserving in the Armed Forces Sailors (including boys and artificersapprentices) of the Indian Navy and (c) Cadets of Rashtriya Indian MilitaryCollege (previously known as Sainik School Dehra Dun) Students of MilitarySchools formerly known as King Georges Schools and Sainik Schools run bySainik Schools Society are required to inform their Head ofOfficeDepartment Commanding Officer Principals of CollegeSchoolconcerned as the case may be in writing that they have applied for thisexamination Candidates should note that in case a communication is receivedby the Commission from their employerauthority concerned withholdingpermission to the candidates applying forappearing at the examination theirapplications will be liable to be rejectedcandidatures will be liable to becancelled

NOTE-3 WHILE FILLING IN THE APPLICATION FORM THECANDIDATE SHOULD CAREFULLY DECIDE ABOUT HIS CHOICE FORTHE CENTRE FOR THE EXAMINATION

IF ANY CANDIDATE APPEARS AT A CENTRE OTHER THAN

THE ONE INDICATED BY THE COMMISSION IN HIS E-ADMISSIONCERTIFICATE THE PAPERS OF SUCH A CANDIDATE WILL NOT BEVALUED AND HIS CANDIDATURE WILL BE LIABLE TOCANCELLATION

NOTE-4 APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THE PRESCRIBED FEE(UNLESS REMISSION OF FEE IS CLAIMED AS IN PARA 4 ABOVE) ORINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS SHALL BE SUMMARILY REJECTED NOREPRESENTATION OR CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING SUCHREJECTION SHALL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

CANDIDATES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ALONGWITH THEIRAPPLICATIONS ANY CERTIFICATE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR CLAIMSREGARDING AGE EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SCHEDULED

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CASTESSCHEDULED TRIBESOTHER BACKWARD CLASSES AND FEEREMISSION ETC THEY SHOULD THEREFORE ENSURE THAT THEYFULFIL ALL THE ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THEEXAMINATION THEIR ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION WILLALSO THEREFORE BE PURELY PROVISIONAL IF ON VERIFICATION ATANY LATER DATE IT IS FOUND THAT THEY DO NOT FULFIL ALLELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS THEIR CANDIDATURE WILL BECANCELLED THE RESULT OF THE WRITTEN PART OF THEEXAMINATION IS LIKELY TO BE DECLARED IN THE MONTH OF JULY2016

NOTE 5 CANDIDATES WHO HAVE PASSED WRITTEN TEST ARENOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF AGEAND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION EITHER TO DIRECTORATEGENERAL OF RECRUITING ARMY HQ WEST BLOCK-III RK PURAMNEW DELHI-110066 OR TO NAVAL HEADQUARTERS DMPR OIampRSECTION C WING SENA BHAWAN NEW DELHI-110011

ALL CANDIDATES CALLED FOR INTERVIEW MUST CARRYTHEIR ORIGINAL MATRICULATION CERTIFICATE OR EQUIVALENTEXAMINATION CERTIFICATE TO THE SERVICES SELECTION BOARD(SSB) ORIGINALS WILL HAVE TO BE PRODUCED BY THE CANDIDATESWHO QUALIFY AT THE SSB INTERVIEW SOON AFTER THE INTERVIEWTHE ORIGINALS WILL BE RETURNED AFTER VERIFICATION THOSECANDIDATES WHO HAVE ALREADY PASSED 10+2 EXAMINATIONMUST CARRY THEIR ORIGINAL 10+2 PASS CERTIFICATE OR MARKSSHEET FOR THE SSB INTERVIEW IF ANY OF THEIR CLAIMS IS FOUNDTO BE INCORRECT THEY MAY RENDER THEMSELVES LIABLE TODISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE COMMISSION IN TERMS OF THEFOLLOWING PROVISIONS

A candidate who is or has been declared by the Commission to be guilty of

(i) obtaining support for his candidature by anymeans or(ii) impersonating or(iii) procuring impersonation by any person or(iv) submitting fabricated documents or documents which havebeen tampered with or(v) making statements which are incorrect or false or suppressingmaterial information or(vi) resorting to any other irregular or improper means inconnection with his candidature for the examination or(vii) using unfair means during the examination or(viii) writing irrelevant matter including obscene language orpornographic matter in the script(s) or(ix) misbehaving in any other manner in the examination hall or(x) harassing or doing bodily harm to the Staff employed by theCommission for the conduct of their examination or

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(xi) being in possession of or using mobile phone pager bluetoothor any electronic equipment or device or any other equipment capableof being used as a communication device during the examination or

(xii) violating any of the instructions issued to candidates alongwith

their Admission Certificates permitting them to take the examination or

(xiii) attempting to commit or as the case may be abetting theCommission of all or any of the acts specified in the foregoing clausesmay in addition to rendering himself liable to criminal prosecution beliable

(a) to be disqualified by the Commission from theexamination for which he is a candidate andor

(b) to be debarred either permanently or for a specifiedperiod

(i) by the Commission from any examination or selectionheld by them

(ii) by the Central Government from any employmentunder them and

(c) if he is already in service under Government to disciplinaryaction under the appropriate rules

Provided that no penalty under this rule shall be imposed except after

(i) giving the candidate an opportunity of making

such representation in writing as he may wish tomake in that behalf and

(ii) taking the representation if any submitted by thecandidate within the period allowed to him intoconsideration

6 LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

The Online Applications can be filled upto 29th January 2016 till 1159PM after which the link will be disabled

7 TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE

Candidates appearing for SSB interview for the first time for aparticular type of Commission ie Permanent or Short Service shall beentitled for AC III Tier to and fro railway fare or bus fare includingreservation cum sleeper charges within the Indian limits Candidates whoapply again for the same type of Commission will not be entitled totravelling allowance on any subsequent occasion

8 CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE

COMMISSION ARMYNAVALAIR HEADQUARTERS

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The Commission will not enter into any correspondence with thecandidates about their candidature except in the following cases

(i) The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeksbefore the commencement of the examination The e-Admit Card will bemade available in the UPSC website [wwwupscgovin] for beingdownloaded by candidates No Admit Card will be sent by post For

downloading the e-Admit Card the candidate must have his vitalparameters like RID amp Date of Birth or Roll No (if received) amp date of birthor name fathers name amp Date of Birth available with him

(ii) If a candidate does not receive his e-Admit Card or any othercommunication regarding his candidature for the examination one weekbefore the commencement of the examination he should at once contact theCommission Information in this regard can also be obtained from theFacilitation Counter located in the Commissionrsquos Office either in person orover Phone Nos 011ndash23385271011ndash23381125011ndash23098543 In case nocommunication is received in the Commissionrsquos Office from the candidateregarding non-receipt of his e-Admit Card at least one week before theexamination he himself will be solely responsible for non-receipt of his e-Admit Card

(iii) No candidate will ordinarily be allowed to take the examinationunless he holds a certificate of admission for the examination On receipt ofe-Admit Card check it carefully and bring discrepancieserrors if any tothe notice of the UPSC immediately The courses to which the candidatesare admitted will be according to their eligibility as per educational

qualifications for different courses and the preferences given by thecandidates

The candidates should note that their admission to the examination will bepurely provisional based on the information given by them in theApplication Form This will be subject to verification of all the eligibilityconditions

(iv) If a candidate receives an e-Admit Card in respect of some othercandidate on account of processing error it should be notified to theCommission with a request to issue the correct e-Admit Card Candidates

may note that they will not be allowed to take the examination on thestrength of an e-Admit Card issued in respect of another candidate

(v) The decision of the Commission as to the acceptance of the applicationof a candidate and his eligibility or otherwise for admission to theExamination shall be final

(vi) Candidates should note that the name in the e-Admit Card in somecases may be abbreviated due to technical reasons

(vii) Candidates must ensure that their email Ids given in their onlineapplications are valid and active

IMPORTANT All Communications to the Commission should invariably

contain the following particulars

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1 Name and year of the examination2 Registration ID (RID)3 Roll Number (if received)4 Name of candidate (in full and in block letters)5 Postal Address as given in the application

NB (i) Communications not containing the above particulars may not beattended to

NB (ii) If a lettercommunication is received from a candidate after anexamination has been held and it does not give his full name and roll numberit will be ignored and no action will be taken thereon Candidatesrecommended by the Commission for interview by the Services SelectionBoard who have changed their addresses subsequent to the submission oftheir applications for the examination should immediately afterannouncement of the result of the written part of the examination notify the

changed address also to mdash

For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 R K Puram New Delhi-110066Phone No 26175473

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdash NavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OIampR Section R No204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena BhawanNew Delhi-110011 Phone No2301009723011282

For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 7973

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS INSTRUCTION WILL DEPRIVE THECANDIDATE OF ANY CLAIM TO CONSIDERATION IN THE EVENT OFHIS NOT RECEIVING THE SUMMONS LETTER FOR INTERVIEW BY THESERVICES SELECTION BOARD

AFTER HAVING CLEARED THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION THECANDIDATES SHOULD LOG ON TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES FORTHEIR SSB CENTRE amp DATE OF INTERVIEW -

wwwjoinindianarmynicinwwwjoinindiannavygovinwwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates whose names have been recommended for interview by theServices Selection Board should address enquiries or requests if any relating

to their interview or visit website of respective service headquarters after 20days from the announcement of written results as follows mdash

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For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 RK Puram New Delhi ndash 110 066Phone No 26175473 or wwwjoinindianarmynicin

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdashNavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OI amp R SectionRoom No 204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena Bhavan New Delhi-110011 Phone No23010097Email officer-navynicin or wwwjoinindiannavygovin For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 79737646or wwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates are required to report for SSB interview on the date intimated tothem in the call up letter for interview Requests for postponing interview willonly be considered in exceptional circumstances and that too if it isadministratively convenient for which Army Headquarters will be the soledeciding authority Such requests should be addressed to the AdministrativeOfficer of the Selection Centre from where the call letter for interview hasbeen received No action will be taken on letters received by ArmyNavyAirHQs SSB interview for the candidates qualified in the written examinationwill be held during the months of September 2016 to October 2016 or assuitable to Recruiting Directorate For all queries regarding Merit list joininginstructions and any other relevant information regarding selection processplease visit our website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF THE WRITTENEXAMINATION INTERVIEW OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATESANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL RESULTS AND ADMISSION TO THETRAINING COURSES OF THE FINALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

The Union Public Service Commission shall prepare a list of candidates whoobtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as fixed bythe Commission at their discretion Such candidates shall appear before aServices Selection Board for Intelligence and Personality Test wherecandidates for the ArmyNavy wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet EntryScheme of Indian Naval Academy will be assessed on Officers Potentialityand those for the Air Force in Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS)and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) and for OfficersPotentiality PABT applicable to candidates with Air Force as First choicewould also be conducted for all SSB qualified candidates with one of thechoice as Air Force subject to their eligibility and if they are so willing

TWO-STAGE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Two-stage selection procedure based on Psychological Aptitude Test andIntelligence Test has been introduced at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards All the candidates will be put to stage-one

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test on first day of reporting at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards Only those candidates who qualify at stageone will be admitted to the second stageremaining tests Those candidateswho qualify stage II will be required to submit the Original Certificates alongwith one photocopy each of (i) Original Matriculation pass certificate orequivalent in support of date of birth (ii) Original 10+2 pass certificate orequivalent in support of educational qualification

Candidates who appear before the Services Selection Board and undergo thetest there will do so at their own risk and will not be entitled to claim anycompensation or other relief from Government in respect of any injury whichthey may sustain in the course of or as a result of any of the tests given tothem at the Services Selection Board whether due to the negligence of anyperson or otherwise Parents or guardians of the candidates will be requiredto sign a certificate to this effect

To be acceptable candidates for the ArmyNavyNaval Academy and AirForce should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i) Writtenexamination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion and (ii) OfficerPotentiality Test as fixed by the Services Selection Board at their discretionOver and above candidates for the Air Force and all the SSB qualifiedcandidates as per their willingness eligibility and preference for Air Forceshould separately qualify the PABT

Subject to these conditions the qualified candidates will then be placed in asingle combined list on the basis of total marks secured by them in theWritten Examination and the Services Selection Board Tests The finalallocationselection for admission to the Army Navy Air Force of theNational Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy will be made upto the number of vacancies available subject toeligibility medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates Thecandidates who are eligible to be admitted to multiple ServicesCourses willbe considered for allocationselection with reference to their order orpreferences and in the event of their final allocation selection to oneServiceCourse they will not be considered for admission to other remainingServicesCourses

NB EVERY CANDIDATE FOR THE AIR FORCE IS GIVENCOMPUTERISED PILOT SELECTION SYSTEM (CPSS) AND PILOTAPTITUDE TEST (WHICH FORMS THE WHOLE PAB TEST) ONLYONCE THE GRADE SECURED BY HIM AT THE FIRST TEST WILLTHEREFORE HOLD GOOD FOR EVERY SUBSEQUENT INTERVIEW HEHAS WITH THE AIR FORCE SELECTION BOARD A CANDIDATE

WHO FAILS IN THE FIRST PILOT APTITUDE TEST CANNOT APPLYFOR ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMYEXAMINATION FOR THE AIR FORCE WING OR GENERAL DUTIES(PILOT) BRANCH OR NAVAL AIR ARM

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Candidates who have been given the Computerised Pilot Selection System(CPSS) and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) for anyprevious NDA course should submit their application for this examinationfor the Air Force Wing only if they have been notified as having qualified inthe Pilot Aptitude Test

The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination toindividual candidates shall be decided by the Commission at their discretionand the Commission will not enter into correspondence with them regardingthe result

Success in the examination confers no right of admission to the Academy Acandidate must satisfy the appointing authority that he is suitable in allrespects for admission to the Academy

10 DISQUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE TRAININGCOURSE

Candidates who were admitted to an earlier course at the NationalDefence Academy or to the 10 + 2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy but were removed therefrom for lack of officer-like qualities or ondisciplinary grounds will not be admitted to the Academy

Candidates who were previously withdrawn from the NationalDefence Academy or Indian Naval Academy on medical grounds or left theabove Academy voluntarily are however eligible for admission to theAcademy provided they satisfy the medical and other prescribed conditions

11 NO REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATURERECEIVED FROM A CANDIDATE AFTER HE HAS SUBMITTED HISAPPLICATION WILL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES

12 The details regarding (a) the scheme and syllabus of the examination(b) guidelines for filling up the online Application Form (c) SpecialInstructions to candidates for objective type tests (d) Physical standards foradmission to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy and (e)

Brief particulars of the service etc for candidates joining the NationalDefence Academy and Naval Academy are given in Appendices I II III IVand V respectively

(Sanjay Mehrishi) Joint Secretary

Union Public Service Commission

APPENDIX-I

(The Scheme and Syllabus of Examination)

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A SCHEME OF EXAMINATION1 The subjects of the written examination the time allowed and themaximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows mdash

Subject Code Duration MaximumMarks

Mathematics 01 2frac12 Hours 300General Ability Test 02 2frac12 Hours 600

Total 900

SSB TestInterview 900

2 THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVETYPE QUESTIONS ONLY THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OFMATHEMATICS AND PART ldquoBrdquo OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BESET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH

3 In the question papers wherever necessary questions involving themetric system of Weights and Measures only will be set

4 Candidates must write the papers in their own hand In nocircumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers forthem

5 The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all thesubjects at the examination

6 The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical orlogarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets) Theyshould not therefore bring the same inside the Examination Hall

B SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION

PAPER-IMATHEMATICS

(Code No 01)(Maximum Marks-300)

1

ALGEBRA

Concept of set operations on sets Venn diagramsDe Morgan laws Cartesian product relation equivalence relation

Representation of real numbers on a line Complex numbersmdashbasicproperties modulus argument cube roots of unity Binary system ofnumbers Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system andvice-versa Arithmetic Geometric and Harmonic progressions Quadraticequations with real coefficients Solution of linear inequations of twovariables by graphs Permutation and Combination Binomial theorem and itsapplications Logarithms and their applications

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2 MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS

Types of matrices operations on matrices Determinant of a matrix basicproperties of determinants Adjoint and inverse of a square matrixApplications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or threeunknowns by Cramerrsquos rule and by Matrix Method

3 TRIGONOMETRY

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians Trigonometricalratios Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae Multiple andSub-multiple angles Inverse trigonometric functions Applications-Heightand distance properties of triangles

4 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system Distance formula Equationof a line in various forms Angle between two lines Distance of a point from aline Equation of a circle in standard and in general form Standard forms ofparabola ellipse and hyperbola Eccentricity and axis of a conic Point in athree dimensional space distance between two points Direction Cosines anddirection ratios Equation two points Direction Cosines and direction ratiosEquation of a plane and a line in various forms Angle between two lines andangle between two planes Equation of a sphere

5 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Concept of a real valued functionndashdomain range and graph of afunction Composite functions one to one onto and inverse functions Notionof limit Standard limitsmdashexamples Continuity of functionsmdashexamplesalgebraic operations on continuous functions Derivative of function at apoint geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivativemdashapplicationsDerivatives of sum product and quotient of functions derivative of afunction with respect to another function derivative of a composite functionSecond order derivatives Increasing and decreasing functions Application ofderivatives in problems of maxima and minima

6 INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Integration as inverse of differentiation integration by substitutionand by parts standard integrals involving algebraic expressionstrigonometric exponential and hyperbolic functions Evaluation of definiteintegralsmdashdetermination of areas of plane regions bounded by curvesmdashapplications

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation formationof a differential equation by examples General and particular solution of adifferential equations solution of first order and first degree differential

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equations of various typesmdashexamples Application in problems of growthand decay

7 VECTOR ALGEBRA

Vectors in two and three dimensions magnitude and direction of avector Unit and null vectors addition of vectors scalar multiplication of a

vector scalar product or dot product of two vectors Vector product or crossproduct of two vectors Applicationsmdashwork done by a force and moment of aforce and in geometrical problems

8 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Statistics Classification of data Frequency distribution cumulativefrequency distributionmdashexamples Graphical representationmdashHistogram PieChart frequency polygonmdashexamples Measures of Central tendencymdashMeanmedian and mode Variance and standard deviationmdashdetermination and

comparison Correlation and regression

Probability Random experiment outcomes and associated sample spaceevents mutually exclusive and exhaustive events impossible and certainevents Union and Intersection of events Complementary elementary andcomposite events Definition of probabilitymdashclassical and statisticalmdashexamples Elementary theorems on probabilitymdashsimple problemsConditional probability Bayesrsquo theoremmdashsimple problems Random variableas function on a sample space Binomial distribution examples of randomexperiments giving rise to Binominal distribution

PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST

(Code No 02)(Maximum Marksmdash600)

Part lsquoArsquomdashENGLISH (Maximum Marksmdash200)

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidatersquosunderstanding of English and workman like use of words The syllabuscovers various aspects like Grammar and usage vocabulary comprehension

and cohesion in extended text to test the candidatersquos proficiency in English

Part lsquoBrsquomdashGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marksmdash400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover thesubjects Physics Chemistry General Science Social Studies Geography andCurrent Events

- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scopeof these subjects included in this paper The topics mentioned are not to beregarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not

specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked Candidatersquosanswers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understandingof the subject

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Section lsquoArsquo (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter Mass Weight VolumeDensity and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes Pressure Barometer

Motion of objects Velocity and Acceleration Newtonrsquos Laws of

Motion Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability andEquilibrium of bodies Gravitation elementary ideas of work Power andEnergy

Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat change ofState and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat

Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments

Rectilinear propagation of Light Reflection and refractionSpherical mirrors and Lenses Human Eye

Natural and Artificial Magnets Properties of a Magnet Earth as a Magnet

Static and Current Electricity conductors and Non-conductorsOhmrsquos Law Simple Electrical Circuits Heating Lighting and Magnetic effectsof Current Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary CellsUse of X-Rays

General Principles in the working of the following

Simple Pendulum Simple Pulleys Siphon Levers Balloon PumpsHydrometer Pressure Cooker Thermos Flask Gramophone TelegraphsTelephone Periscope Telescope Microscope Marinerrsquos Compass LighteningConductors Safety Fuses

Section lsquoBrsquo (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes Elements Mixtures andCompounds Symbols Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law ofChemical Combination (excluding problems) Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide Oxidation and Reduction

Acids bases and salts

Carbonmdashdifferent forms

FertilizersmdashNatural and Artificial

Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap Glass Ink Paper

Cement Paints Safety Matches and Gun-Powder

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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In exceptional cases the Commission may treat a candidate who does notpossess any of the qualifications prescribed in this rule as educationallyqualified provided that he possesses qualifications the standard of which inthe opinion of the Commission justifies his admission to the examination

NOTE 1 Candidates appearing in the 11th class exam are not eligible for thisexamination

NOTE 2 Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the 12th class orequivalent examination and are allowed to appear in the UPSC Examinationshould note that this is only a special concession given to them They arerequired to submit proof of passing the 12th class or equivalent examinationby the prescribed date (ie 22nd December 2016) and no request for extendingthis date will be entertained on the grounds of late conduct ofBoardUniversity Examination delay in declaration of results or any otherground whatsoever

NOTE 3 Candidates who are debarred by the Ministry of Defence fromholding any type of Commission in the Defence Services shall not be eligiblefor admission to the examination and if admitted their candidature will becancelled

NOTE 4 Those candidates who have failed INSBPABT earlier are noteligible for Air Force

(d) Physical Standards

Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards foradmission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination(I) 2016 as per guidelines given in Appendix-IV

(e) A candidate who has resigned or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds fromany of the training academies of Armed Forces is not eligible to apply

4 FEE

Candidates (excepting SCST candidatesSons of JCOsNCOsORs specified

in Note 2 below who are exempted from payment of fee) are required to pay afee of Rs 100- (Rupees one hundred only) either by depositing the money inany Branch of SBI by cash or by using net banking facility of State Bank ofIndiaState Bank of Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingVisaMaster CreditDebit Card

NB 1 Applicants who opt for ldquoPay by Cashrdquo mode should print thesystem generated Pay-in-slip during Part-II registration and deposit the fee atthe counter of SBI Branch on the next working day only ldquoPay by Cashrdquo

mode option will be deactivated at 2359 hours of 28012016 ie one daybefore the closing date however applicants who have generated their Pay-in-slip before it is de-activated may pay at the counter of SBI Branch during

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banking hours on the closing date Such applicants who are unable to pay bycash on the closing date ie during banking hours at SBI Branch for reasonwhatsoever even if holding a valid Pay-in-Slip will have no other offlineoption but to opt for online DebitCredit Card or Internet Banking Paymentmode on the closing date ie till 23-59 hours of 29012016

NB 2 Candidates should note that payment of examination fee can be madeonly through the modes prescribed above Payment of fee through any othermode is neither valid nor acceptable Applications submitted without theprescribed feemode (unless remission of fee is claimed) shall be summarilyrejected

NB 3 Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor canthe fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection

NB 4 For the applicants in whose case payments details have not beenreceived from the bank they will be treated as fictitious payment cases andtheir applications will be rejected in the first instance A list of all suchapplicants shall be made available on the Commissions website within twoweeks after the last day of submission of online application The applicantsshall be required to submit the proof of their fee payment within 10 days fromthe date of such communication either by hand or by speed post to theCommission On receipt of documentary proof genuine fee payment caseswill be considered and their applications will be revived if they are otherwiseeligible

NOTE-1 Candidates belonging to Scheduled CastesScheduled Tribes andthose specified in Note 2 below are not required to pay any fee No feeexemption is however available to OBC candidates and they are required topay the full prescribed fee

NOTE-2 The sons of servingex-Junior Commissioned OfficersNon-Commissioned OfficersOther Ranks of Army and equivalent ranks in theIndian NavyIndian Air Force are also not required to pay the prescribed feeif they are studying in Military School (formerly known as King GeorgesSchool)Sainik School run by Sainik Schools Society

[NB A certificate of eligibility for fee exemption is required to beobtained by all such candidates from the Principals concerned individuallyand produced for verification at the time of SSB TestInterview by thecandidates who are declared qualified for the SSB TestInterview]

5 HOW TO APPLY

Candidates are required to apply Online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Detailed instructions for filling up online applicationsare available on the above-mentioned website

NOTE-1 The applicants are advised to submit only single applicationhowever if due to any unavoidable situation if he submits anothermultiple

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applications then he must ensure that application with the higher RID iscomplete in all respects like applicants details examination centrephotograph signature fee etc The applicants who are submitting multipleapplications should note that only the applications with higher RID(Registration ID) shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paid againstone RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

NOTE-2 All candidates whether already in Government Service includingcandidates serving in the Armed Forces Sailors (including boys and artificersapprentices) of the Indian Navy Cadets of Rashtriya Indian Military College(previously known as Sainik School Dehradun) Students of Military Schools(formerly known as King Georges Schools) and Sainik Schools run by SainikSchools Society Government owned industrial undertakings or other similarorganizations or in private employment should apply online direct to theCommission

NB (a) Persons already in Government Service whether in permanent ortemporary capacity or as work charged employees other than casual or dailyrated employees or those serving under the Public Enterprises (b) Candidatesserving in the Armed Forces Sailors (including boys and artificersapprentices) of the Indian Navy and (c) Cadets of Rashtriya Indian MilitaryCollege (previously known as Sainik School Dehra Dun) Students of MilitarySchools formerly known as King Georges Schools and Sainik Schools run bySainik Schools Society are required to inform their Head ofOfficeDepartment Commanding Officer Principals of CollegeSchoolconcerned as the case may be in writing that they have applied for thisexamination Candidates should note that in case a communication is receivedby the Commission from their employerauthority concerned withholdingpermission to the candidates applying forappearing at the examination theirapplications will be liable to be rejectedcandidatures will be liable to becancelled

NOTE-3 WHILE FILLING IN THE APPLICATION FORM THECANDIDATE SHOULD CAREFULLY DECIDE ABOUT HIS CHOICE FORTHE CENTRE FOR THE EXAMINATION

IF ANY CANDIDATE APPEARS AT A CENTRE OTHER THAN

THE ONE INDICATED BY THE COMMISSION IN HIS E-ADMISSIONCERTIFICATE THE PAPERS OF SUCH A CANDIDATE WILL NOT BEVALUED AND HIS CANDIDATURE WILL BE LIABLE TOCANCELLATION

NOTE-4 APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THE PRESCRIBED FEE(UNLESS REMISSION OF FEE IS CLAIMED AS IN PARA 4 ABOVE) ORINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS SHALL BE SUMMARILY REJECTED NOREPRESENTATION OR CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING SUCHREJECTION SHALL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

CANDIDATES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ALONGWITH THEIRAPPLICATIONS ANY CERTIFICATE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR CLAIMSREGARDING AGE EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SCHEDULED

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CASTESSCHEDULED TRIBESOTHER BACKWARD CLASSES AND FEEREMISSION ETC THEY SHOULD THEREFORE ENSURE THAT THEYFULFIL ALL THE ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THEEXAMINATION THEIR ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION WILLALSO THEREFORE BE PURELY PROVISIONAL IF ON VERIFICATION ATANY LATER DATE IT IS FOUND THAT THEY DO NOT FULFIL ALLELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS THEIR CANDIDATURE WILL BECANCELLED THE RESULT OF THE WRITTEN PART OF THEEXAMINATION IS LIKELY TO BE DECLARED IN THE MONTH OF JULY2016

NOTE 5 CANDIDATES WHO HAVE PASSED WRITTEN TEST ARENOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF AGEAND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION EITHER TO DIRECTORATEGENERAL OF RECRUITING ARMY HQ WEST BLOCK-III RK PURAMNEW DELHI-110066 OR TO NAVAL HEADQUARTERS DMPR OIampRSECTION C WING SENA BHAWAN NEW DELHI-110011

ALL CANDIDATES CALLED FOR INTERVIEW MUST CARRYTHEIR ORIGINAL MATRICULATION CERTIFICATE OR EQUIVALENTEXAMINATION CERTIFICATE TO THE SERVICES SELECTION BOARD(SSB) ORIGINALS WILL HAVE TO BE PRODUCED BY THE CANDIDATESWHO QUALIFY AT THE SSB INTERVIEW SOON AFTER THE INTERVIEWTHE ORIGINALS WILL BE RETURNED AFTER VERIFICATION THOSECANDIDATES WHO HAVE ALREADY PASSED 10+2 EXAMINATIONMUST CARRY THEIR ORIGINAL 10+2 PASS CERTIFICATE OR MARKSSHEET FOR THE SSB INTERVIEW IF ANY OF THEIR CLAIMS IS FOUNDTO BE INCORRECT THEY MAY RENDER THEMSELVES LIABLE TODISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE COMMISSION IN TERMS OF THEFOLLOWING PROVISIONS

A candidate who is or has been declared by the Commission to be guilty of

(i) obtaining support for his candidature by anymeans or(ii) impersonating or(iii) procuring impersonation by any person or(iv) submitting fabricated documents or documents which havebeen tampered with or(v) making statements which are incorrect or false or suppressingmaterial information or(vi) resorting to any other irregular or improper means inconnection with his candidature for the examination or(vii) using unfair means during the examination or(viii) writing irrelevant matter including obscene language orpornographic matter in the script(s) or(ix) misbehaving in any other manner in the examination hall or(x) harassing or doing bodily harm to the Staff employed by theCommission for the conduct of their examination or

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(xi) being in possession of or using mobile phone pager bluetoothor any electronic equipment or device or any other equipment capableof being used as a communication device during the examination or

(xii) violating any of the instructions issued to candidates alongwith

their Admission Certificates permitting them to take the examination or

(xiii) attempting to commit or as the case may be abetting theCommission of all or any of the acts specified in the foregoing clausesmay in addition to rendering himself liable to criminal prosecution beliable

(a) to be disqualified by the Commission from theexamination for which he is a candidate andor

(b) to be debarred either permanently or for a specifiedperiod

(i) by the Commission from any examination or selectionheld by them

(ii) by the Central Government from any employmentunder them and

(c) if he is already in service under Government to disciplinaryaction under the appropriate rules

Provided that no penalty under this rule shall be imposed except after

(i) giving the candidate an opportunity of making

such representation in writing as he may wish tomake in that behalf and

(ii) taking the representation if any submitted by thecandidate within the period allowed to him intoconsideration

6 LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

The Online Applications can be filled upto 29th January 2016 till 1159PM after which the link will be disabled

7 TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE

Candidates appearing for SSB interview for the first time for aparticular type of Commission ie Permanent or Short Service shall beentitled for AC III Tier to and fro railway fare or bus fare includingreservation cum sleeper charges within the Indian limits Candidates whoapply again for the same type of Commission will not be entitled totravelling allowance on any subsequent occasion

8 CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE

COMMISSION ARMYNAVALAIR HEADQUARTERS

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The Commission will not enter into any correspondence with thecandidates about their candidature except in the following cases

(i) The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeksbefore the commencement of the examination The e-Admit Card will bemade available in the UPSC website [wwwupscgovin] for beingdownloaded by candidates No Admit Card will be sent by post For

downloading the e-Admit Card the candidate must have his vitalparameters like RID amp Date of Birth or Roll No (if received) amp date of birthor name fathers name amp Date of Birth available with him

(ii) If a candidate does not receive his e-Admit Card or any othercommunication regarding his candidature for the examination one weekbefore the commencement of the examination he should at once contact theCommission Information in this regard can also be obtained from theFacilitation Counter located in the Commissionrsquos Office either in person orover Phone Nos 011ndash23385271011ndash23381125011ndash23098543 In case nocommunication is received in the Commissionrsquos Office from the candidateregarding non-receipt of his e-Admit Card at least one week before theexamination he himself will be solely responsible for non-receipt of his e-Admit Card

(iii) No candidate will ordinarily be allowed to take the examinationunless he holds a certificate of admission for the examination On receipt ofe-Admit Card check it carefully and bring discrepancieserrors if any tothe notice of the UPSC immediately The courses to which the candidatesare admitted will be according to their eligibility as per educational

qualifications for different courses and the preferences given by thecandidates

The candidates should note that their admission to the examination will bepurely provisional based on the information given by them in theApplication Form This will be subject to verification of all the eligibilityconditions

(iv) If a candidate receives an e-Admit Card in respect of some othercandidate on account of processing error it should be notified to theCommission with a request to issue the correct e-Admit Card Candidates

may note that they will not be allowed to take the examination on thestrength of an e-Admit Card issued in respect of another candidate

(v) The decision of the Commission as to the acceptance of the applicationof a candidate and his eligibility or otherwise for admission to theExamination shall be final

(vi) Candidates should note that the name in the e-Admit Card in somecases may be abbreviated due to technical reasons

(vii) Candidates must ensure that their email Ids given in their onlineapplications are valid and active

IMPORTANT All Communications to the Commission should invariably

contain the following particulars

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1 Name and year of the examination2 Registration ID (RID)3 Roll Number (if received)4 Name of candidate (in full and in block letters)5 Postal Address as given in the application

NB (i) Communications not containing the above particulars may not beattended to

NB (ii) If a lettercommunication is received from a candidate after anexamination has been held and it does not give his full name and roll numberit will be ignored and no action will be taken thereon Candidatesrecommended by the Commission for interview by the Services SelectionBoard who have changed their addresses subsequent to the submission oftheir applications for the examination should immediately afterannouncement of the result of the written part of the examination notify the

changed address also to mdash

For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 R K Puram New Delhi-110066Phone No 26175473

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdash NavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OIampR Section R No204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena BhawanNew Delhi-110011 Phone No2301009723011282

For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 7973

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS INSTRUCTION WILL DEPRIVE THECANDIDATE OF ANY CLAIM TO CONSIDERATION IN THE EVENT OFHIS NOT RECEIVING THE SUMMONS LETTER FOR INTERVIEW BY THESERVICES SELECTION BOARD

AFTER HAVING CLEARED THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION THECANDIDATES SHOULD LOG ON TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES FORTHEIR SSB CENTRE amp DATE OF INTERVIEW -

wwwjoinindianarmynicinwwwjoinindiannavygovinwwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates whose names have been recommended for interview by theServices Selection Board should address enquiries or requests if any relating

to their interview or visit website of respective service headquarters after 20days from the announcement of written results as follows mdash

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For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 RK Puram New Delhi ndash 110 066Phone No 26175473 or wwwjoinindianarmynicin

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdashNavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OI amp R SectionRoom No 204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena Bhavan New Delhi-110011 Phone No23010097Email officer-navynicin or wwwjoinindiannavygovin For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 79737646or wwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates are required to report for SSB interview on the date intimated tothem in the call up letter for interview Requests for postponing interview willonly be considered in exceptional circumstances and that too if it isadministratively convenient for which Army Headquarters will be the soledeciding authority Such requests should be addressed to the AdministrativeOfficer of the Selection Centre from where the call letter for interview hasbeen received No action will be taken on letters received by ArmyNavyAirHQs SSB interview for the candidates qualified in the written examinationwill be held during the months of September 2016 to October 2016 or assuitable to Recruiting Directorate For all queries regarding Merit list joininginstructions and any other relevant information regarding selection processplease visit our website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF THE WRITTENEXAMINATION INTERVIEW OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATESANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL RESULTS AND ADMISSION TO THETRAINING COURSES OF THE FINALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

The Union Public Service Commission shall prepare a list of candidates whoobtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as fixed bythe Commission at their discretion Such candidates shall appear before aServices Selection Board for Intelligence and Personality Test wherecandidates for the ArmyNavy wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet EntryScheme of Indian Naval Academy will be assessed on Officers Potentialityand those for the Air Force in Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS)and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) and for OfficersPotentiality PABT applicable to candidates with Air Force as First choicewould also be conducted for all SSB qualified candidates with one of thechoice as Air Force subject to their eligibility and if they are so willing

TWO-STAGE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Two-stage selection procedure based on Psychological Aptitude Test andIntelligence Test has been introduced at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards All the candidates will be put to stage-one

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test on first day of reporting at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards Only those candidates who qualify at stageone will be admitted to the second stageremaining tests Those candidateswho qualify stage II will be required to submit the Original Certificates alongwith one photocopy each of (i) Original Matriculation pass certificate orequivalent in support of date of birth (ii) Original 10+2 pass certificate orequivalent in support of educational qualification

Candidates who appear before the Services Selection Board and undergo thetest there will do so at their own risk and will not be entitled to claim anycompensation or other relief from Government in respect of any injury whichthey may sustain in the course of or as a result of any of the tests given tothem at the Services Selection Board whether due to the negligence of anyperson or otherwise Parents or guardians of the candidates will be requiredto sign a certificate to this effect

To be acceptable candidates for the ArmyNavyNaval Academy and AirForce should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i) Writtenexamination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion and (ii) OfficerPotentiality Test as fixed by the Services Selection Board at their discretionOver and above candidates for the Air Force and all the SSB qualifiedcandidates as per their willingness eligibility and preference for Air Forceshould separately qualify the PABT

Subject to these conditions the qualified candidates will then be placed in asingle combined list on the basis of total marks secured by them in theWritten Examination and the Services Selection Board Tests The finalallocationselection for admission to the Army Navy Air Force of theNational Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy will be made upto the number of vacancies available subject toeligibility medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates Thecandidates who are eligible to be admitted to multiple ServicesCourses willbe considered for allocationselection with reference to their order orpreferences and in the event of their final allocation selection to oneServiceCourse they will not be considered for admission to other remainingServicesCourses

NB EVERY CANDIDATE FOR THE AIR FORCE IS GIVENCOMPUTERISED PILOT SELECTION SYSTEM (CPSS) AND PILOTAPTITUDE TEST (WHICH FORMS THE WHOLE PAB TEST) ONLYONCE THE GRADE SECURED BY HIM AT THE FIRST TEST WILLTHEREFORE HOLD GOOD FOR EVERY SUBSEQUENT INTERVIEW HEHAS WITH THE AIR FORCE SELECTION BOARD A CANDIDATE

WHO FAILS IN THE FIRST PILOT APTITUDE TEST CANNOT APPLYFOR ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMYEXAMINATION FOR THE AIR FORCE WING OR GENERAL DUTIES(PILOT) BRANCH OR NAVAL AIR ARM

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Candidates who have been given the Computerised Pilot Selection System(CPSS) and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) for anyprevious NDA course should submit their application for this examinationfor the Air Force Wing only if they have been notified as having qualified inthe Pilot Aptitude Test

The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination toindividual candidates shall be decided by the Commission at their discretionand the Commission will not enter into correspondence with them regardingthe result

Success in the examination confers no right of admission to the Academy Acandidate must satisfy the appointing authority that he is suitable in allrespects for admission to the Academy

10 DISQUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE TRAININGCOURSE

Candidates who were admitted to an earlier course at the NationalDefence Academy or to the 10 + 2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy but were removed therefrom for lack of officer-like qualities or ondisciplinary grounds will not be admitted to the Academy

Candidates who were previously withdrawn from the NationalDefence Academy or Indian Naval Academy on medical grounds or left theabove Academy voluntarily are however eligible for admission to theAcademy provided they satisfy the medical and other prescribed conditions

11 NO REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATURERECEIVED FROM A CANDIDATE AFTER HE HAS SUBMITTED HISAPPLICATION WILL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES

12 The details regarding (a) the scheme and syllabus of the examination(b) guidelines for filling up the online Application Form (c) SpecialInstructions to candidates for objective type tests (d) Physical standards foradmission to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy and (e)

Brief particulars of the service etc for candidates joining the NationalDefence Academy and Naval Academy are given in Appendices I II III IVand V respectively

(Sanjay Mehrishi) Joint Secretary

Union Public Service Commission

APPENDIX-I

(The Scheme and Syllabus of Examination)

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A SCHEME OF EXAMINATION1 The subjects of the written examination the time allowed and themaximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows mdash

Subject Code Duration MaximumMarks

Mathematics 01 2frac12 Hours 300General Ability Test 02 2frac12 Hours 600

Total 900

SSB TestInterview 900

2 THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVETYPE QUESTIONS ONLY THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OFMATHEMATICS AND PART ldquoBrdquo OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BESET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH

3 In the question papers wherever necessary questions involving themetric system of Weights and Measures only will be set

4 Candidates must write the papers in their own hand In nocircumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers forthem

5 The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all thesubjects at the examination

6 The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical orlogarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets) Theyshould not therefore bring the same inside the Examination Hall

B SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION

PAPER-IMATHEMATICS

(Code No 01)(Maximum Marks-300)

1

ALGEBRA

Concept of set operations on sets Venn diagramsDe Morgan laws Cartesian product relation equivalence relation

Representation of real numbers on a line Complex numbersmdashbasicproperties modulus argument cube roots of unity Binary system ofnumbers Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system andvice-versa Arithmetic Geometric and Harmonic progressions Quadraticequations with real coefficients Solution of linear inequations of twovariables by graphs Permutation and Combination Binomial theorem and itsapplications Logarithms and their applications

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2 MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS

Types of matrices operations on matrices Determinant of a matrix basicproperties of determinants Adjoint and inverse of a square matrixApplications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or threeunknowns by Cramerrsquos rule and by Matrix Method

3 TRIGONOMETRY

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians Trigonometricalratios Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae Multiple andSub-multiple angles Inverse trigonometric functions Applications-Heightand distance properties of triangles

4 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system Distance formula Equationof a line in various forms Angle between two lines Distance of a point from aline Equation of a circle in standard and in general form Standard forms ofparabola ellipse and hyperbola Eccentricity and axis of a conic Point in athree dimensional space distance between two points Direction Cosines anddirection ratios Equation two points Direction Cosines and direction ratiosEquation of a plane and a line in various forms Angle between two lines andangle between two planes Equation of a sphere

5 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Concept of a real valued functionndashdomain range and graph of afunction Composite functions one to one onto and inverse functions Notionof limit Standard limitsmdashexamples Continuity of functionsmdashexamplesalgebraic operations on continuous functions Derivative of function at apoint geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivativemdashapplicationsDerivatives of sum product and quotient of functions derivative of afunction with respect to another function derivative of a composite functionSecond order derivatives Increasing and decreasing functions Application ofderivatives in problems of maxima and minima

6 INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Integration as inverse of differentiation integration by substitutionand by parts standard integrals involving algebraic expressionstrigonometric exponential and hyperbolic functions Evaluation of definiteintegralsmdashdetermination of areas of plane regions bounded by curvesmdashapplications

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation formationof a differential equation by examples General and particular solution of adifferential equations solution of first order and first degree differential

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equations of various typesmdashexamples Application in problems of growthand decay

7 VECTOR ALGEBRA

Vectors in two and three dimensions magnitude and direction of avector Unit and null vectors addition of vectors scalar multiplication of a

vector scalar product or dot product of two vectors Vector product or crossproduct of two vectors Applicationsmdashwork done by a force and moment of aforce and in geometrical problems

8 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Statistics Classification of data Frequency distribution cumulativefrequency distributionmdashexamples Graphical representationmdashHistogram PieChart frequency polygonmdashexamples Measures of Central tendencymdashMeanmedian and mode Variance and standard deviationmdashdetermination and

comparison Correlation and regression

Probability Random experiment outcomes and associated sample spaceevents mutually exclusive and exhaustive events impossible and certainevents Union and Intersection of events Complementary elementary andcomposite events Definition of probabilitymdashclassical and statisticalmdashexamples Elementary theorems on probabilitymdashsimple problemsConditional probability Bayesrsquo theoremmdashsimple problems Random variableas function on a sample space Binomial distribution examples of randomexperiments giving rise to Binominal distribution

PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST

(Code No 02)(Maximum Marksmdash600)

Part lsquoArsquomdashENGLISH (Maximum Marksmdash200)

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidatersquosunderstanding of English and workman like use of words The syllabuscovers various aspects like Grammar and usage vocabulary comprehension

and cohesion in extended text to test the candidatersquos proficiency in English

Part lsquoBrsquomdashGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marksmdash400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover thesubjects Physics Chemistry General Science Social Studies Geography andCurrent Events

- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scopeof these subjects included in this paper The topics mentioned are not to beregarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not

specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked Candidatersquosanswers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understandingof the subject

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Section lsquoArsquo (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter Mass Weight VolumeDensity and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes Pressure Barometer

Motion of objects Velocity and Acceleration Newtonrsquos Laws of

Motion Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability andEquilibrium of bodies Gravitation elementary ideas of work Power andEnergy

Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat change ofState and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat

Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments

Rectilinear propagation of Light Reflection and refractionSpherical mirrors and Lenses Human Eye

Natural and Artificial Magnets Properties of a Magnet Earth as a Magnet

Static and Current Electricity conductors and Non-conductorsOhmrsquos Law Simple Electrical Circuits Heating Lighting and Magnetic effectsof Current Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary CellsUse of X-Rays

General Principles in the working of the following

Simple Pendulum Simple Pulleys Siphon Levers Balloon PumpsHydrometer Pressure Cooker Thermos Flask Gramophone TelegraphsTelephone Periscope Telescope Microscope Marinerrsquos Compass LighteningConductors Safety Fuses

Section lsquoBrsquo (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes Elements Mixtures andCompounds Symbols Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law ofChemical Combination (excluding problems) Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide Oxidation and Reduction

Acids bases and salts

Carbonmdashdifferent forms

FertilizersmdashNatural and Artificial

Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap Glass Ink Paper

Cement Paints Safety Matches and Gun-Powder

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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banking hours on the closing date Such applicants who are unable to pay bycash on the closing date ie during banking hours at SBI Branch for reasonwhatsoever even if holding a valid Pay-in-Slip will have no other offlineoption but to opt for online DebitCredit Card or Internet Banking Paymentmode on the closing date ie till 23-59 hours of 29012016

NB 2 Candidates should note that payment of examination fee can be madeonly through the modes prescribed above Payment of fee through any othermode is neither valid nor acceptable Applications submitted without theprescribed feemode (unless remission of fee is claimed) shall be summarilyrejected

NB 3 Fee once paid shall not be refunded under any circumstances nor canthe fee be held in reserve for any other examination or selection

NB 4 For the applicants in whose case payments details have not beenreceived from the bank they will be treated as fictitious payment cases andtheir applications will be rejected in the first instance A list of all suchapplicants shall be made available on the Commissions website within twoweeks after the last day of submission of online application The applicantsshall be required to submit the proof of their fee payment within 10 days fromthe date of such communication either by hand or by speed post to theCommission On receipt of documentary proof genuine fee payment caseswill be considered and their applications will be revived if they are otherwiseeligible

NOTE-1 Candidates belonging to Scheduled CastesScheduled Tribes andthose specified in Note 2 below are not required to pay any fee No feeexemption is however available to OBC candidates and they are required topay the full prescribed fee

NOTE-2 The sons of servingex-Junior Commissioned OfficersNon-Commissioned OfficersOther Ranks of Army and equivalent ranks in theIndian NavyIndian Air Force are also not required to pay the prescribed feeif they are studying in Military School (formerly known as King GeorgesSchool)Sainik School run by Sainik Schools Society

[NB A certificate of eligibility for fee exemption is required to beobtained by all such candidates from the Principals concerned individuallyand produced for verification at the time of SSB TestInterview by thecandidates who are declared qualified for the SSB TestInterview]

5 HOW TO APPLY

Candidates are required to apply Online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Detailed instructions for filling up online applicationsare available on the above-mentioned website

NOTE-1 The applicants are advised to submit only single applicationhowever if due to any unavoidable situation if he submits anothermultiple

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applications then he must ensure that application with the higher RID iscomplete in all respects like applicants details examination centrephotograph signature fee etc The applicants who are submitting multipleapplications should note that only the applications with higher RID(Registration ID) shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paid againstone RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

NOTE-2 All candidates whether already in Government Service includingcandidates serving in the Armed Forces Sailors (including boys and artificersapprentices) of the Indian Navy Cadets of Rashtriya Indian Military College(previously known as Sainik School Dehradun) Students of Military Schools(formerly known as King Georges Schools) and Sainik Schools run by SainikSchools Society Government owned industrial undertakings or other similarorganizations or in private employment should apply online direct to theCommission

NB (a) Persons already in Government Service whether in permanent ortemporary capacity or as work charged employees other than casual or dailyrated employees or those serving under the Public Enterprises (b) Candidatesserving in the Armed Forces Sailors (including boys and artificersapprentices) of the Indian Navy and (c) Cadets of Rashtriya Indian MilitaryCollege (previously known as Sainik School Dehra Dun) Students of MilitarySchools formerly known as King Georges Schools and Sainik Schools run bySainik Schools Society are required to inform their Head ofOfficeDepartment Commanding Officer Principals of CollegeSchoolconcerned as the case may be in writing that they have applied for thisexamination Candidates should note that in case a communication is receivedby the Commission from their employerauthority concerned withholdingpermission to the candidates applying forappearing at the examination theirapplications will be liable to be rejectedcandidatures will be liable to becancelled

NOTE-3 WHILE FILLING IN THE APPLICATION FORM THECANDIDATE SHOULD CAREFULLY DECIDE ABOUT HIS CHOICE FORTHE CENTRE FOR THE EXAMINATION

IF ANY CANDIDATE APPEARS AT A CENTRE OTHER THAN

THE ONE INDICATED BY THE COMMISSION IN HIS E-ADMISSIONCERTIFICATE THE PAPERS OF SUCH A CANDIDATE WILL NOT BEVALUED AND HIS CANDIDATURE WILL BE LIABLE TOCANCELLATION

NOTE-4 APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THE PRESCRIBED FEE(UNLESS REMISSION OF FEE IS CLAIMED AS IN PARA 4 ABOVE) ORINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS SHALL BE SUMMARILY REJECTED NOREPRESENTATION OR CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING SUCHREJECTION SHALL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

CANDIDATES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ALONGWITH THEIRAPPLICATIONS ANY CERTIFICATE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR CLAIMSREGARDING AGE EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SCHEDULED

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CASTESSCHEDULED TRIBESOTHER BACKWARD CLASSES AND FEEREMISSION ETC THEY SHOULD THEREFORE ENSURE THAT THEYFULFIL ALL THE ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THEEXAMINATION THEIR ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION WILLALSO THEREFORE BE PURELY PROVISIONAL IF ON VERIFICATION ATANY LATER DATE IT IS FOUND THAT THEY DO NOT FULFIL ALLELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS THEIR CANDIDATURE WILL BECANCELLED THE RESULT OF THE WRITTEN PART OF THEEXAMINATION IS LIKELY TO BE DECLARED IN THE MONTH OF JULY2016

NOTE 5 CANDIDATES WHO HAVE PASSED WRITTEN TEST ARENOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF AGEAND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION EITHER TO DIRECTORATEGENERAL OF RECRUITING ARMY HQ WEST BLOCK-III RK PURAMNEW DELHI-110066 OR TO NAVAL HEADQUARTERS DMPR OIampRSECTION C WING SENA BHAWAN NEW DELHI-110011

ALL CANDIDATES CALLED FOR INTERVIEW MUST CARRYTHEIR ORIGINAL MATRICULATION CERTIFICATE OR EQUIVALENTEXAMINATION CERTIFICATE TO THE SERVICES SELECTION BOARD(SSB) ORIGINALS WILL HAVE TO BE PRODUCED BY THE CANDIDATESWHO QUALIFY AT THE SSB INTERVIEW SOON AFTER THE INTERVIEWTHE ORIGINALS WILL BE RETURNED AFTER VERIFICATION THOSECANDIDATES WHO HAVE ALREADY PASSED 10+2 EXAMINATIONMUST CARRY THEIR ORIGINAL 10+2 PASS CERTIFICATE OR MARKSSHEET FOR THE SSB INTERVIEW IF ANY OF THEIR CLAIMS IS FOUNDTO BE INCORRECT THEY MAY RENDER THEMSELVES LIABLE TODISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE COMMISSION IN TERMS OF THEFOLLOWING PROVISIONS

A candidate who is or has been declared by the Commission to be guilty of

(i) obtaining support for his candidature by anymeans or(ii) impersonating or(iii) procuring impersonation by any person or(iv) submitting fabricated documents or documents which havebeen tampered with or(v) making statements which are incorrect or false or suppressingmaterial information or(vi) resorting to any other irregular or improper means inconnection with his candidature for the examination or(vii) using unfair means during the examination or(viii) writing irrelevant matter including obscene language orpornographic matter in the script(s) or(ix) misbehaving in any other manner in the examination hall or(x) harassing or doing bodily harm to the Staff employed by theCommission for the conduct of their examination or

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(xi) being in possession of or using mobile phone pager bluetoothor any electronic equipment or device or any other equipment capableof being used as a communication device during the examination or

(xii) violating any of the instructions issued to candidates alongwith

their Admission Certificates permitting them to take the examination or

(xiii) attempting to commit or as the case may be abetting theCommission of all or any of the acts specified in the foregoing clausesmay in addition to rendering himself liable to criminal prosecution beliable

(a) to be disqualified by the Commission from theexamination for which he is a candidate andor

(b) to be debarred either permanently or for a specifiedperiod

(i) by the Commission from any examination or selectionheld by them

(ii) by the Central Government from any employmentunder them and

(c) if he is already in service under Government to disciplinaryaction under the appropriate rules

Provided that no penalty under this rule shall be imposed except after

(i) giving the candidate an opportunity of making

such representation in writing as he may wish tomake in that behalf and

(ii) taking the representation if any submitted by thecandidate within the period allowed to him intoconsideration

6 LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

The Online Applications can be filled upto 29th January 2016 till 1159PM after which the link will be disabled

7 TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE

Candidates appearing for SSB interview for the first time for aparticular type of Commission ie Permanent or Short Service shall beentitled for AC III Tier to and fro railway fare or bus fare includingreservation cum sleeper charges within the Indian limits Candidates whoapply again for the same type of Commission will not be entitled totravelling allowance on any subsequent occasion

8 CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE

COMMISSION ARMYNAVALAIR HEADQUARTERS

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The Commission will not enter into any correspondence with thecandidates about their candidature except in the following cases

(i) The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeksbefore the commencement of the examination The e-Admit Card will bemade available in the UPSC website [wwwupscgovin] for beingdownloaded by candidates No Admit Card will be sent by post For

downloading the e-Admit Card the candidate must have his vitalparameters like RID amp Date of Birth or Roll No (if received) amp date of birthor name fathers name amp Date of Birth available with him

(ii) If a candidate does not receive his e-Admit Card or any othercommunication regarding his candidature for the examination one weekbefore the commencement of the examination he should at once contact theCommission Information in this regard can also be obtained from theFacilitation Counter located in the Commissionrsquos Office either in person orover Phone Nos 011ndash23385271011ndash23381125011ndash23098543 In case nocommunication is received in the Commissionrsquos Office from the candidateregarding non-receipt of his e-Admit Card at least one week before theexamination he himself will be solely responsible for non-receipt of his e-Admit Card

(iii) No candidate will ordinarily be allowed to take the examinationunless he holds a certificate of admission for the examination On receipt ofe-Admit Card check it carefully and bring discrepancieserrors if any tothe notice of the UPSC immediately The courses to which the candidatesare admitted will be according to their eligibility as per educational

qualifications for different courses and the preferences given by thecandidates

The candidates should note that their admission to the examination will bepurely provisional based on the information given by them in theApplication Form This will be subject to verification of all the eligibilityconditions

(iv) If a candidate receives an e-Admit Card in respect of some othercandidate on account of processing error it should be notified to theCommission with a request to issue the correct e-Admit Card Candidates

may note that they will not be allowed to take the examination on thestrength of an e-Admit Card issued in respect of another candidate

(v) The decision of the Commission as to the acceptance of the applicationof a candidate and his eligibility or otherwise for admission to theExamination shall be final

(vi) Candidates should note that the name in the e-Admit Card in somecases may be abbreviated due to technical reasons

(vii) Candidates must ensure that their email Ids given in their onlineapplications are valid and active

IMPORTANT All Communications to the Commission should invariably

contain the following particulars

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1 Name and year of the examination2 Registration ID (RID)3 Roll Number (if received)4 Name of candidate (in full and in block letters)5 Postal Address as given in the application

NB (i) Communications not containing the above particulars may not beattended to

NB (ii) If a lettercommunication is received from a candidate after anexamination has been held and it does not give his full name and roll numberit will be ignored and no action will be taken thereon Candidatesrecommended by the Commission for interview by the Services SelectionBoard who have changed their addresses subsequent to the submission oftheir applications for the examination should immediately afterannouncement of the result of the written part of the examination notify the

changed address also to mdash

For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 R K Puram New Delhi-110066Phone No 26175473

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdash NavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OIampR Section R No204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena BhawanNew Delhi-110011 Phone No2301009723011282

For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 7973

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS INSTRUCTION WILL DEPRIVE THECANDIDATE OF ANY CLAIM TO CONSIDERATION IN THE EVENT OFHIS NOT RECEIVING THE SUMMONS LETTER FOR INTERVIEW BY THESERVICES SELECTION BOARD

AFTER HAVING CLEARED THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION THECANDIDATES SHOULD LOG ON TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES FORTHEIR SSB CENTRE amp DATE OF INTERVIEW -

wwwjoinindianarmynicinwwwjoinindiannavygovinwwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates whose names have been recommended for interview by theServices Selection Board should address enquiries or requests if any relating

to their interview or visit website of respective service headquarters after 20days from the announcement of written results as follows mdash

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For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 RK Puram New Delhi ndash 110 066Phone No 26175473 or wwwjoinindianarmynicin

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdashNavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OI amp R SectionRoom No 204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena Bhavan New Delhi-110011 Phone No23010097Email officer-navynicin or wwwjoinindiannavygovin For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 79737646or wwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates are required to report for SSB interview on the date intimated tothem in the call up letter for interview Requests for postponing interview willonly be considered in exceptional circumstances and that too if it isadministratively convenient for which Army Headquarters will be the soledeciding authority Such requests should be addressed to the AdministrativeOfficer of the Selection Centre from where the call letter for interview hasbeen received No action will be taken on letters received by ArmyNavyAirHQs SSB interview for the candidates qualified in the written examinationwill be held during the months of September 2016 to October 2016 or assuitable to Recruiting Directorate For all queries regarding Merit list joininginstructions and any other relevant information regarding selection processplease visit our website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF THE WRITTENEXAMINATION INTERVIEW OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATESANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL RESULTS AND ADMISSION TO THETRAINING COURSES OF THE FINALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

The Union Public Service Commission shall prepare a list of candidates whoobtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as fixed bythe Commission at their discretion Such candidates shall appear before aServices Selection Board for Intelligence and Personality Test wherecandidates for the ArmyNavy wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet EntryScheme of Indian Naval Academy will be assessed on Officers Potentialityand those for the Air Force in Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS)and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) and for OfficersPotentiality PABT applicable to candidates with Air Force as First choicewould also be conducted for all SSB qualified candidates with one of thechoice as Air Force subject to their eligibility and if they are so willing

TWO-STAGE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Two-stage selection procedure based on Psychological Aptitude Test andIntelligence Test has been introduced at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards All the candidates will be put to stage-one

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test on first day of reporting at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards Only those candidates who qualify at stageone will be admitted to the second stageremaining tests Those candidateswho qualify stage II will be required to submit the Original Certificates alongwith one photocopy each of (i) Original Matriculation pass certificate orequivalent in support of date of birth (ii) Original 10+2 pass certificate orequivalent in support of educational qualification

Candidates who appear before the Services Selection Board and undergo thetest there will do so at their own risk and will not be entitled to claim anycompensation or other relief from Government in respect of any injury whichthey may sustain in the course of or as a result of any of the tests given tothem at the Services Selection Board whether due to the negligence of anyperson or otherwise Parents or guardians of the candidates will be requiredto sign a certificate to this effect

To be acceptable candidates for the ArmyNavyNaval Academy and AirForce should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i) Writtenexamination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion and (ii) OfficerPotentiality Test as fixed by the Services Selection Board at their discretionOver and above candidates for the Air Force and all the SSB qualifiedcandidates as per their willingness eligibility and preference for Air Forceshould separately qualify the PABT

Subject to these conditions the qualified candidates will then be placed in asingle combined list on the basis of total marks secured by them in theWritten Examination and the Services Selection Board Tests The finalallocationselection for admission to the Army Navy Air Force of theNational Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy will be made upto the number of vacancies available subject toeligibility medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates Thecandidates who are eligible to be admitted to multiple ServicesCourses willbe considered for allocationselection with reference to their order orpreferences and in the event of their final allocation selection to oneServiceCourse they will not be considered for admission to other remainingServicesCourses

NB EVERY CANDIDATE FOR THE AIR FORCE IS GIVENCOMPUTERISED PILOT SELECTION SYSTEM (CPSS) AND PILOTAPTITUDE TEST (WHICH FORMS THE WHOLE PAB TEST) ONLYONCE THE GRADE SECURED BY HIM AT THE FIRST TEST WILLTHEREFORE HOLD GOOD FOR EVERY SUBSEQUENT INTERVIEW HEHAS WITH THE AIR FORCE SELECTION BOARD A CANDIDATE

WHO FAILS IN THE FIRST PILOT APTITUDE TEST CANNOT APPLYFOR ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMYEXAMINATION FOR THE AIR FORCE WING OR GENERAL DUTIES(PILOT) BRANCH OR NAVAL AIR ARM

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Candidates who have been given the Computerised Pilot Selection System(CPSS) and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) for anyprevious NDA course should submit their application for this examinationfor the Air Force Wing only if they have been notified as having qualified inthe Pilot Aptitude Test

The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination toindividual candidates shall be decided by the Commission at their discretionand the Commission will not enter into correspondence with them regardingthe result

Success in the examination confers no right of admission to the Academy Acandidate must satisfy the appointing authority that he is suitable in allrespects for admission to the Academy

10 DISQUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE TRAININGCOURSE

Candidates who were admitted to an earlier course at the NationalDefence Academy or to the 10 + 2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy but were removed therefrom for lack of officer-like qualities or ondisciplinary grounds will not be admitted to the Academy

Candidates who were previously withdrawn from the NationalDefence Academy or Indian Naval Academy on medical grounds or left theabove Academy voluntarily are however eligible for admission to theAcademy provided they satisfy the medical and other prescribed conditions

11 NO REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATURERECEIVED FROM A CANDIDATE AFTER HE HAS SUBMITTED HISAPPLICATION WILL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES

12 The details regarding (a) the scheme and syllabus of the examination(b) guidelines for filling up the online Application Form (c) SpecialInstructions to candidates for objective type tests (d) Physical standards foradmission to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy and (e)

Brief particulars of the service etc for candidates joining the NationalDefence Academy and Naval Academy are given in Appendices I II III IVand V respectively

(Sanjay Mehrishi) Joint Secretary

Union Public Service Commission

APPENDIX-I

(The Scheme and Syllabus of Examination)

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A SCHEME OF EXAMINATION1 The subjects of the written examination the time allowed and themaximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows mdash

Subject Code Duration MaximumMarks

Mathematics 01 2frac12 Hours 300General Ability Test 02 2frac12 Hours 600

Total 900

SSB TestInterview 900

2 THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVETYPE QUESTIONS ONLY THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OFMATHEMATICS AND PART ldquoBrdquo OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BESET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH

3 In the question papers wherever necessary questions involving themetric system of Weights and Measures only will be set

4 Candidates must write the papers in their own hand In nocircumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers forthem

5 The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all thesubjects at the examination

6 The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical orlogarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets) Theyshould not therefore bring the same inside the Examination Hall

B SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION

PAPER-IMATHEMATICS

(Code No 01)(Maximum Marks-300)

1

ALGEBRA

Concept of set operations on sets Venn diagramsDe Morgan laws Cartesian product relation equivalence relation

Representation of real numbers on a line Complex numbersmdashbasicproperties modulus argument cube roots of unity Binary system ofnumbers Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system andvice-versa Arithmetic Geometric and Harmonic progressions Quadraticequations with real coefficients Solution of linear inequations of twovariables by graphs Permutation and Combination Binomial theorem and itsapplications Logarithms and their applications

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2 MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS

Types of matrices operations on matrices Determinant of a matrix basicproperties of determinants Adjoint and inverse of a square matrixApplications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or threeunknowns by Cramerrsquos rule and by Matrix Method

3 TRIGONOMETRY

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians Trigonometricalratios Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae Multiple andSub-multiple angles Inverse trigonometric functions Applications-Heightand distance properties of triangles

4 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system Distance formula Equationof a line in various forms Angle between two lines Distance of a point from aline Equation of a circle in standard and in general form Standard forms ofparabola ellipse and hyperbola Eccentricity and axis of a conic Point in athree dimensional space distance between two points Direction Cosines anddirection ratios Equation two points Direction Cosines and direction ratiosEquation of a plane and a line in various forms Angle between two lines andangle between two planes Equation of a sphere

5 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Concept of a real valued functionndashdomain range and graph of afunction Composite functions one to one onto and inverse functions Notionof limit Standard limitsmdashexamples Continuity of functionsmdashexamplesalgebraic operations on continuous functions Derivative of function at apoint geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivativemdashapplicationsDerivatives of sum product and quotient of functions derivative of afunction with respect to another function derivative of a composite functionSecond order derivatives Increasing and decreasing functions Application ofderivatives in problems of maxima and minima

6 INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Integration as inverse of differentiation integration by substitutionand by parts standard integrals involving algebraic expressionstrigonometric exponential and hyperbolic functions Evaluation of definiteintegralsmdashdetermination of areas of plane regions bounded by curvesmdashapplications

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation formationof a differential equation by examples General and particular solution of adifferential equations solution of first order and first degree differential

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equations of various typesmdashexamples Application in problems of growthand decay

7 VECTOR ALGEBRA

Vectors in two and three dimensions magnitude and direction of avector Unit and null vectors addition of vectors scalar multiplication of a

vector scalar product or dot product of two vectors Vector product or crossproduct of two vectors Applicationsmdashwork done by a force and moment of aforce and in geometrical problems

8 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Statistics Classification of data Frequency distribution cumulativefrequency distributionmdashexamples Graphical representationmdashHistogram PieChart frequency polygonmdashexamples Measures of Central tendencymdashMeanmedian and mode Variance and standard deviationmdashdetermination and

comparison Correlation and regression

Probability Random experiment outcomes and associated sample spaceevents mutually exclusive and exhaustive events impossible and certainevents Union and Intersection of events Complementary elementary andcomposite events Definition of probabilitymdashclassical and statisticalmdashexamples Elementary theorems on probabilitymdashsimple problemsConditional probability Bayesrsquo theoremmdashsimple problems Random variableas function on a sample space Binomial distribution examples of randomexperiments giving rise to Binominal distribution

PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST

(Code No 02)(Maximum Marksmdash600)

Part lsquoArsquomdashENGLISH (Maximum Marksmdash200)

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidatersquosunderstanding of English and workman like use of words The syllabuscovers various aspects like Grammar and usage vocabulary comprehension

and cohesion in extended text to test the candidatersquos proficiency in English

Part lsquoBrsquomdashGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marksmdash400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover thesubjects Physics Chemistry General Science Social Studies Geography andCurrent Events

- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scopeof these subjects included in this paper The topics mentioned are not to beregarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not

specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked Candidatersquosanswers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understandingof the subject

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Section lsquoArsquo (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter Mass Weight VolumeDensity and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes Pressure Barometer

Motion of objects Velocity and Acceleration Newtonrsquos Laws of

Motion Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability andEquilibrium of bodies Gravitation elementary ideas of work Power andEnergy

Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat change ofState and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat

Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments

Rectilinear propagation of Light Reflection and refractionSpherical mirrors and Lenses Human Eye

Natural and Artificial Magnets Properties of a Magnet Earth as a Magnet

Static and Current Electricity conductors and Non-conductorsOhmrsquos Law Simple Electrical Circuits Heating Lighting and Magnetic effectsof Current Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary CellsUse of X-Rays

General Principles in the working of the following

Simple Pendulum Simple Pulleys Siphon Levers Balloon PumpsHydrometer Pressure Cooker Thermos Flask Gramophone TelegraphsTelephone Periscope Telescope Microscope Marinerrsquos Compass LighteningConductors Safety Fuses

Section lsquoBrsquo (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes Elements Mixtures andCompounds Symbols Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law ofChemical Combination (excluding problems) Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide Oxidation and Reduction

Acids bases and salts

Carbonmdashdifferent forms

FertilizersmdashNatural and Artificial

Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap Glass Ink Paper

Cement Paints Safety Matches and Gun-Powder

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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applications then he must ensure that application with the higher RID iscomplete in all respects like applicants details examination centrephotograph signature fee etc The applicants who are submitting multipleapplications should note that only the applications with higher RID(Registration ID) shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paid againstone RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

NOTE-2 All candidates whether already in Government Service includingcandidates serving in the Armed Forces Sailors (including boys and artificersapprentices) of the Indian Navy Cadets of Rashtriya Indian Military College(previously known as Sainik School Dehradun) Students of Military Schools(formerly known as King Georges Schools) and Sainik Schools run by SainikSchools Society Government owned industrial undertakings or other similarorganizations or in private employment should apply online direct to theCommission

NB (a) Persons already in Government Service whether in permanent ortemporary capacity or as work charged employees other than casual or dailyrated employees or those serving under the Public Enterprises (b) Candidatesserving in the Armed Forces Sailors (including boys and artificersapprentices) of the Indian Navy and (c) Cadets of Rashtriya Indian MilitaryCollege (previously known as Sainik School Dehra Dun) Students of MilitarySchools formerly known as King Georges Schools and Sainik Schools run bySainik Schools Society are required to inform their Head ofOfficeDepartment Commanding Officer Principals of CollegeSchoolconcerned as the case may be in writing that they have applied for thisexamination Candidates should note that in case a communication is receivedby the Commission from their employerauthority concerned withholdingpermission to the candidates applying forappearing at the examination theirapplications will be liable to be rejectedcandidatures will be liable to becancelled

NOTE-3 WHILE FILLING IN THE APPLICATION FORM THECANDIDATE SHOULD CAREFULLY DECIDE ABOUT HIS CHOICE FORTHE CENTRE FOR THE EXAMINATION

IF ANY CANDIDATE APPEARS AT A CENTRE OTHER THAN

THE ONE INDICATED BY THE COMMISSION IN HIS E-ADMISSIONCERTIFICATE THE PAPERS OF SUCH A CANDIDATE WILL NOT BEVALUED AND HIS CANDIDATURE WILL BE LIABLE TOCANCELLATION

NOTE-4 APPLICATIONS WITHOUT THE PRESCRIBED FEE(UNLESS REMISSION OF FEE IS CLAIMED AS IN PARA 4 ABOVE) ORINCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS SHALL BE SUMMARILY REJECTED NOREPRESENTATION OR CORRESPONDENCE REGARDING SUCHREJECTION SHALL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANY CIRCUMSTANCES

CANDIDATES ARE NOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT ALONGWITH THEIRAPPLICATIONS ANY CERTIFICATE IN SUPPORT OF THEIR CLAIMSREGARDING AGE EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS SCHEDULED

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CASTESSCHEDULED TRIBESOTHER BACKWARD CLASSES AND FEEREMISSION ETC THEY SHOULD THEREFORE ENSURE THAT THEYFULFIL ALL THE ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THEEXAMINATION THEIR ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION WILLALSO THEREFORE BE PURELY PROVISIONAL IF ON VERIFICATION ATANY LATER DATE IT IS FOUND THAT THEY DO NOT FULFIL ALLELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS THEIR CANDIDATURE WILL BECANCELLED THE RESULT OF THE WRITTEN PART OF THEEXAMINATION IS LIKELY TO BE DECLARED IN THE MONTH OF JULY2016

NOTE 5 CANDIDATES WHO HAVE PASSED WRITTEN TEST ARENOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF AGEAND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION EITHER TO DIRECTORATEGENERAL OF RECRUITING ARMY HQ WEST BLOCK-III RK PURAMNEW DELHI-110066 OR TO NAVAL HEADQUARTERS DMPR OIampRSECTION C WING SENA BHAWAN NEW DELHI-110011

ALL CANDIDATES CALLED FOR INTERVIEW MUST CARRYTHEIR ORIGINAL MATRICULATION CERTIFICATE OR EQUIVALENTEXAMINATION CERTIFICATE TO THE SERVICES SELECTION BOARD(SSB) ORIGINALS WILL HAVE TO BE PRODUCED BY THE CANDIDATESWHO QUALIFY AT THE SSB INTERVIEW SOON AFTER THE INTERVIEWTHE ORIGINALS WILL BE RETURNED AFTER VERIFICATION THOSECANDIDATES WHO HAVE ALREADY PASSED 10+2 EXAMINATIONMUST CARRY THEIR ORIGINAL 10+2 PASS CERTIFICATE OR MARKSSHEET FOR THE SSB INTERVIEW IF ANY OF THEIR CLAIMS IS FOUNDTO BE INCORRECT THEY MAY RENDER THEMSELVES LIABLE TODISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE COMMISSION IN TERMS OF THEFOLLOWING PROVISIONS

A candidate who is or has been declared by the Commission to be guilty of

(i) obtaining support for his candidature by anymeans or(ii) impersonating or(iii) procuring impersonation by any person or(iv) submitting fabricated documents or documents which havebeen tampered with or(v) making statements which are incorrect or false or suppressingmaterial information or(vi) resorting to any other irregular or improper means inconnection with his candidature for the examination or(vii) using unfair means during the examination or(viii) writing irrelevant matter including obscene language orpornographic matter in the script(s) or(ix) misbehaving in any other manner in the examination hall or(x) harassing or doing bodily harm to the Staff employed by theCommission for the conduct of their examination or

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(xi) being in possession of or using mobile phone pager bluetoothor any electronic equipment or device or any other equipment capableof being used as a communication device during the examination or

(xii) violating any of the instructions issued to candidates alongwith

their Admission Certificates permitting them to take the examination or

(xiii) attempting to commit or as the case may be abetting theCommission of all or any of the acts specified in the foregoing clausesmay in addition to rendering himself liable to criminal prosecution beliable

(a) to be disqualified by the Commission from theexamination for which he is a candidate andor

(b) to be debarred either permanently or for a specifiedperiod

(i) by the Commission from any examination or selectionheld by them

(ii) by the Central Government from any employmentunder them and

(c) if he is already in service under Government to disciplinaryaction under the appropriate rules

Provided that no penalty under this rule shall be imposed except after

(i) giving the candidate an opportunity of making

such representation in writing as he may wish tomake in that behalf and

(ii) taking the representation if any submitted by thecandidate within the period allowed to him intoconsideration

6 LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

The Online Applications can be filled upto 29th January 2016 till 1159PM after which the link will be disabled

7 TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE

Candidates appearing for SSB interview for the first time for aparticular type of Commission ie Permanent or Short Service shall beentitled for AC III Tier to and fro railway fare or bus fare includingreservation cum sleeper charges within the Indian limits Candidates whoapply again for the same type of Commission will not be entitled totravelling allowance on any subsequent occasion

8 CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE

COMMISSION ARMYNAVALAIR HEADQUARTERS

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The Commission will not enter into any correspondence with thecandidates about their candidature except in the following cases

(i) The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeksbefore the commencement of the examination The e-Admit Card will bemade available in the UPSC website [wwwupscgovin] for beingdownloaded by candidates No Admit Card will be sent by post For

downloading the e-Admit Card the candidate must have his vitalparameters like RID amp Date of Birth or Roll No (if received) amp date of birthor name fathers name amp Date of Birth available with him

(ii) If a candidate does not receive his e-Admit Card or any othercommunication regarding his candidature for the examination one weekbefore the commencement of the examination he should at once contact theCommission Information in this regard can also be obtained from theFacilitation Counter located in the Commissionrsquos Office either in person orover Phone Nos 011ndash23385271011ndash23381125011ndash23098543 In case nocommunication is received in the Commissionrsquos Office from the candidateregarding non-receipt of his e-Admit Card at least one week before theexamination he himself will be solely responsible for non-receipt of his e-Admit Card

(iii) No candidate will ordinarily be allowed to take the examinationunless he holds a certificate of admission for the examination On receipt ofe-Admit Card check it carefully and bring discrepancieserrors if any tothe notice of the UPSC immediately The courses to which the candidatesare admitted will be according to their eligibility as per educational

qualifications for different courses and the preferences given by thecandidates

The candidates should note that their admission to the examination will bepurely provisional based on the information given by them in theApplication Form This will be subject to verification of all the eligibilityconditions

(iv) If a candidate receives an e-Admit Card in respect of some othercandidate on account of processing error it should be notified to theCommission with a request to issue the correct e-Admit Card Candidates

may note that they will not be allowed to take the examination on thestrength of an e-Admit Card issued in respect of another candidate

(v) The decision of the Commission as to the acceptance of the applicationof a candidate and his eligibility or otherwise for admission to theExamination shall be final

(vi) Candidates should note that the name in the e-Admit Card in somecases may be abbreviated due to technical reasons

(vii) Candidates must ensure that their email Ids given in their onlineapplications are valid and active

IMPORTANT All Communications to the Commission should invariably

contain the following particulars

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1 Name and year of the examination2 Registration ID (RID)3 Roll Number (if received)4 Name of candidate (in full and in block letters)5 Postal Address as given in the application

NB (i) Communications not containing the above particulars may not beattended to

NB (ii) If a lettercommunication is received from a candidate after anexamination has been held and it does not give his full name and roll numberit will be ignored and no action will be taken thereon Candidatesrecommended by the Commission for interview by the Services SelectionBoard who have changed their addresses subsequent to the submission oftheir applications for the examination should immediately afterannouncement of the result of the written part of the examination notify the

changed address also to mdash

For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 R K Puram New Delhi-110066Phone No 26175473

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdash NavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OIampR Section R No204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena BhawanNew Delhi-110011 Phone No2301009723011282

For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 7973

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS INSTRUCTION WILL DEPRIVE THECANDIDATE OF ANY CLAIM TO CONSIDERATION IN THE EVENT OFHIS NOT RECEIVING THE SUMMONS LETTER FOR INTERVIEW BY THESERVICES SELECTION BOARD

AFTER HAVING CLEARED THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION THECANDIDATES SHOULD LOG ON TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES FORTHEIR SSB CENTRE amp DATE OF INTERVIEW -

wwwjoinindianarmynicinwwwjoinindiannavygovinwwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates whose names have been recommended for interview by theServices Selection Board should address enquiries or requests if any relating

to their interview or visit website of respective service headquarters after 20days from the announcement of written results as follows mdash

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For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 RK Puram New Delhi ndash 110 066Phone No 26175473 or wwwjoinindianarmynicin

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdashNavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OI amp R SectionRoom No 204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena Bhavan New Delhi-110011 Phone No23010097Email officer-navynicin or wwwjoinindiannavygovin For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 79737646or wwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates are required to report for SSB interview on the date intimated tothem in the call up letter for interview Requests for postponing interview willonly be considered in exceptional circumstances and that too if it isadministratively convenient for which Army Headquarters will be the soledeciding authority Such requests should be addressed to the AdministrativeOfficer of the Selection Centre from where the call letter for interview hasbeen received No action will be taken on letters received by ArmyNavyAirHQs SSB interview for the candidates qualified in the written examinationwill be held during the months of September 2016 to October 2016 or assuitable to Recruiting Directorate For all queries regarding Merit list joininginstructions and any other relevant information regarding selection processplease visit our website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF THE WRITTENEXAMINATION INTERVIEW OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATESANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL RESULTS AND ADMISSION TO THETRAINING COURSES OF THE FINALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

The Union Public Service Commission shall prepare a list of candidates whoobtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as fixed bythe Commission at their discretion Such candidates shall appear before aServices Selection Board for Intelligence and Personality Test wherecandidates for the ArmyNavy wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet EntryScheme of Indian Naval Academy will be assessed on Officers Potentialityand those for the Air Force in Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS)and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) and for OfficersPotentiality PABT applicable to candidates with Air Force as First choicewould also be conducted for all SSB qualified candidates with one of thechoice as Air Force subject to their eligibility and if they are so willing

TWO-STAGE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Two-stage selection procedure based on Psychological Aptitude Test andIntelligence Test has been introduced at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards All the candidates will be put to stage-one

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test on first day of reporting at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards Only those candidates who qualify at stageone will be admitted to the second stageremaining tests Those candidateswho qualify stage II will be required to submit the Original Certificates alongwith one photocopy each of (i) Original Matriculation pass certificate orequivalent in support of date of birth (ii) Original 10+2 pass certificate orequivalent in support of educational qualification

Candidates who appear before the Services Selection Board and undergo thetest there will do so at their own risk and will not be entitled to claim anycompensation or other relief from Government in respect of any injury whichthey may sustain in the course of or as a result of any of the tests given tothem at the Services Selection Board whether due to the negligence of anyperson or otherwise Parents or guardians of the candidates will be requiredto sign a certificate to this effect

To be acceptable candidates for the ArmyNavyNaval Academy and AirForce should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i) Writtenexamination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion and (ii) OfficerPotentiality Test as fixed by the Services Selection Board at their discretionOver and above candidates for the Air Force and all the SSB qualifiedcandidates as per their willingness eligibility and preference for Air Forceshould separately qualify the PABT

Subject to these conditions the qualified candidates will then be placed in asingle combined list on the basis of total marks secured by them in theWritten Examination and the Services Selection Board Tests The finalallocationselection for admission to the Army Navy Air Force of theNational Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy will be made upto the number of vacancies available subject toeligibility medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates Thecandidates who are eligible to be admitted to multiple ServicesCourses willbe considered for allocationselection with reference to their order orpreferences and in the event of their final allocation selection to oneServiceCourse they will not be considered for admission to other remainingServicesCourses

NB EVERY CANDIDATE FOR THE AIR FORCE IS GIVENCOMPUTERISED PILOT SELECTION SYSTEM (CPSS) AND PILOTAPTITUDE TEST (WHICH FORMS THE WHOLE PAB TEST) ONLYONCE THE GRADE SECURED BY HIM AT THE FIRST TEST WILLTHEREFORE HOLD GOOD FOR EVERY SUBSEQUENT INTERVIEW HEHAS WITH THE AIR FORCE SELECTION BOARD A CANDIDATE

WHO FAILS IN THE FIRST PILOT APTITUDE TEST CANNOT APPLYFOR ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMYEXAMINATION FOR THE AIR FORCE WING OR GENERAL DUTIES(PILOT) BRANCH OR NAVAL AIR ARM

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Candidates who have been given the Computerised Pilot Selection System(CPSS) and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) for anyprevious NDA course should submit their application for this examinationfor the Air Force Wing only if they have been notified as having qualified inthe Pilot Aptitude Test

The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination toindividual candidates shall be decided by the Commission at their discretionand the Commission will not enter into correspondence with them regardingthe result

Success in the examination confers no right of admission to the Academy Acandidate must satisfy the appointing authority that he is suitable in allrespects for admission to the Academy

10 DISQUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE TRAININGCOURSE

Candidates who were admitted to an earlier course at the NationalDefence Academy or to the 10 + 2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy but were removed therefrom for lack of officer-like qualities or ondisciplinary grounds will not be admitted to the Academy

Candidates who were previously withdrawn from the NationalDefence Academy or Indian Naval Academy on medical grounds or left theabove Academy voluntarily are however eligible for admission to theAcademy provided they satisfy the medical and other prescribed conditions

11 NO REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATURERECEIVED FROM A CANDIDATE AFTER HE HAS SUBMITTED HISAPPLICATION WILL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES

12 The details regarding (a) the scheme and syllabus of the examination(b) guidelines for filling up the online Application Form (c) SpecialInstructions to candidates for objective type tests (d) Physical standards foradmission to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy and (e)

Brief particulars of the service etc for candidates joining the NationalDefence Academy and Naval Academy are given in Appendices I II III IVand V respectively

(Sanjay Mehrishi) Joint Secretary

Union Public Service Commission

APPENDIX-I

(The Scheme and Syllabus of Examination)

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A SCHEME OF EXAMINATION1 The subjects of the written examination the time allowed and themaximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows mdash

Subject Code Duration MaximumMarks

Mathematics 01 2frac12 Hours 300General Ability Test 02 2frac12 Hours 600

Total 900

SSB TestInterview 900

2 THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVETYPE QUESTIONS ONLY THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OFMATHEMATICS AND PART ldquoBrdquo OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BESET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH

3 In the question papers wherever necessary questions involving themetric system of Weights and Measures only will be set

4 Candidates must write the papers in their own hand In nocircumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers forthem

5 The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all thesubjects at the examination

6 The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical orlogarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets) Theyshould not therefore bring the same inside the Examination Hall

B SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION

PAPER-IMATHEMATICS

(Code No 01)(Maximum Marks-300)

1

ALGEBRA

Concept of set operations on sets Venn diagramsDe Morgan laws Cartesian product relation equivalence relation

Representation of real numbers on a line Complex numbersmdashbasicproperties modulus argument cube roots of unity Binary system ofnumbers Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system andvice-versa Arithmetic Geometric and Harmonic progressions Quadraticequations with real coefficients Solution of linear inequations of twovariables by graphs Permutation and Combination Binomial theorem and itsapplications Logarithms and their applications

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2 MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS

Types of matrices operations on matrices Determinant of a matrix basicproperties of determinants Adjoint and inverse of a square matrixApplications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or threeunknowns by Cramerrsquos rule and by Matrix Method

3 TRIGONOMETRY

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians Trigonometricalratios Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae Multiple andSub-multiple angles Inverse trigonometric functions Applications-Heightand distance properties of triangles

4 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system Distance formula Equationof a line in various forms Angle between two lines Distance of a point from aline Equation of a circle in standard and in general form Standard forms ofparabola ellipse and hyperbola Eccentricity and axis of a conic Point in athree dimensional space distance between two points Direction Cosines anddirection ratios Equation two points Direction Cosines and direction ratiosEquation of a plane and a line in various forms Angle between two lines andangle between two planes Equation of a sphere

5 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Concept of a real valued functionndashdomain range and graph of afunction Composite functions one to one onto and inverse functions Notionof limit Standard limitsmdashexamples Continuity of functionsmdashexamplesalgebraic operations on continuous functions Derivative of function at apoint geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivativemdashapplicationsDerivatives of sum product and quotient of functions derivative of afunction with respect to another function derivative of a composite functionSecond order derivatives Increasing and decreasing functions Application ofderivatives in problems of maxima and minima

6 INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Integration as inverse of differentiation integration by substitutionand by parts standard integrals involving algebraic expressionstrigonometric exponential and hyperbolic functions Evaluation of definiteintegralsmdashdetermination of areas of plane regions bounded by curvesmdashapplications

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation formationof a differential equation by examples General and particular solution of adifferential equations solution of first order and first degree differential

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equations of various typesmdashexamples Application in problems of growthand decay

7 VECTOR ALGEBRA

Vectors in two and three dimensions magnitude and direction of avector Unit and null vectors addition of vectors scalar multiplication of a

vector scalar product or dot product of two vectors Vector product or crossproduct of two vectors Applicationsmdashwork done by a force and moment of aforce and in geometrical problems

8 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Statistics Classification of data Frequency distribution cumulativefrequency distributionmdashexamples Graphical representationmdashHistogram PieChart frequency polygonmdashexamples Measures of Central tendencymdashMeanmedian and mode Variance and standard deviationmdashdetermination and

comparison Correlation and regression

Probability Random experiment outcomes and associated sample spaceevents mutually exclusive and exhaustive events impossible and certainevents Union and Intersection of events Complementary elementary andcomposite events Definition of probabilitymdashclassical and statisticalmdashexamples Elementary theorems on probabilitymdashsimple problemsConditional probability Bayesrsquo theoremmdashsimple problems Random variableas function on a sample space Binomial distribution examples of randomexperiments giving rise to Binominal distribution

PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST

(Code No 02)(Maximum Marksmdash600)

Part lsquoArsquomdashENGLISH (Maximum Marksmdash200)

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidatersquosunderstanding of English and workman like use of words The syllabuscovers various aspects like Grammar and usage vocabulary comprehension

and cohesion in extended text to test the candidatersquos proficiency in English

Part lsquoBrsquomdashGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marksmdash400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover thesubjects Physics Chemistry General Science Social Studies Geography andCurrent Events

- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scopeof these subjects included in this paper The topics mentioned are not to beregarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not

specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked Candidatersquosanswers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understandingof the subject

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Section lsquoArsquo (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter Mass Weight VolumeDensity and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes Pressure Barometer

Motion of objects Velocity and Acceleration Newtonrsquos Laws of

Motion Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability andEquilibrium of bodies Gravitation elementary ideas of work Power andEnergy

Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat change ofState and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat

Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments

Rectilinear propagation of Light Reflection and refractionSpherical mirrors and Lenses Human Eye

Natural and Artificial Magnets Properties of a Magnet Earth as a Magnet

Static and Current Electricity conductors and Non-conductorsOhmrsquos Law Simple Electrical Circuits Heating Lighting and Magnetic effectsof Current Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary CellsUse of X-Rays

General Principles in the working of the following

Simple Pendulum Simple Pulleys Siphon Levers Balloon PumpsHydrometer Pressure Cooker Thermos Flask Gramophone TelegraphsTelephone Periscope Telescope Microscope Marinerrsquos Compass LighteningConductors Safety Fuses

Section lsquoBrsquo (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes Elements Mixtures andCompounds Symbols Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law ofChemical Combination (excluding problems) Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide Oxidation and Reduction

Acids bases and salts

Carbonmdashdifferent forms

FertilizersmdashNatural and Artificial

Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap Glass Ink Paper

Cement Paints Safety Matches and Gun-Powder

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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CASTESSCHEDULED TRIBESOTHER BACKWARD CLASSES AND FEEREMISSION ETC THEY SHOULD THEREFORE ENSURE THAT THEYFULFIL ALL THE ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS FOR ADMISSION TO THEEXAMINATION THEIR ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINATION WILLALSO THEREFORE BE PURELY PROVISIONAL IF ON VERIFICATION ATANY LATER DATE IT IS FOUND THAT THEY DO NOT FULFIL ALLELIGIBILITY CONDITIONS THEIR CANDIDATURE WILL BECANCELLED THE RESULT OF THE WRITTEN PART OF THEEXAMINATION IS LIKELY TO BE DECLARED IN THE MONTH OF JULY2016

NOTE 5 CANDIDATES WHO HAVE PASSED WRITTEN TEST ARENOT REQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE OF AGEAND EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATION EITHER TO DIRECTORATEGENERAL OF RECRUITING ARMY HQ WEST BLOCK-III RK PURAMNEW DELHI-110066 OR TO NAVAL HEADQUARTERS DMPR OIampRSECTION C WING SENA BHAWAN NEW DELHI-110011

ALL CANDIDATES CALLED FOR INTERVIEW MUST CARRYTHEIR ORIGINAL MATRICULATION CERTIFICATE OR EQUIVALENTEXAMINATION CERTIFICATE TO THE SERVICES SELECTION BOARD(SSB) ORIGINALS WILL HAVE TO BE PRODUCED BY THE CANDIDATESWHO QUALIFY AT THE SSB INTERVIEW SOON AFTER THE INTERVIEWTHE ORIGINALS WILL BE RETURNED AFTER VERIFICATION THOSECANDIDATES WHO HAVE ALREADY PASSED 10+2 EXAMINATIONMUST CARRY THEIR ORIGINAL 10+2 PASS CERTIFICATE OR MARKSSHEET FOR THE SSB INTERVIEW IF ANY OF THEIR CLAIMS IS FOUNDTO BE INCORRECT THEY MAY RENDER THEMSELVES LIABLE TODISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE COMMISSION IN TERMS OF THEFOLLOWING PROVISIONS

A candidate who is or has been declared by the Commission to be guilty of

(i) obtaining support for his candidature by anymeans or(ii) impersonating or(iii) procuring impersonation by any person or(iv) submitting fabricated documents or documents which havebeen tampered with or(v) making statements which are incorrect or false or suppressingmaterial information or(vi) resorting to any other irregular or improper means inconnection with his candidature for the examination or(vii) using unfair means during the examination or(viii) writing irrelevant matter including obscene language orpornographic matter in the script(s) or(ix) misbehaving in any other manner in the examination hall or(x) harassing or doing bodily harm to the Staff employed by theCommission for the conduct of their examination or

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(xi) being in possession of or using mobile phone pager bluetoothor any electronic equipment or device or any other equipment capableof being used as a communication device during the examination or

(xii) violating any of the instructions issued to candidates alongwith

their Admission Certificates permitting them to take the examination or

(xiii) attempting to commit or as the case may be abetting theCommission of all or any of the acts specified in the foregoing clausesmay in addition to rendering himself liable to criminal prosecution beliable

(a) to be disqualified by the Commission from theexamination for which he is a candidate andor

(b) to be debarred either permanently or for a specifiedperiod

(i) by the Commission from any examination or selectionheld by them

(ii) by the Central Government from any employmentunder them and

(c) if he is already in service under Government to disciplinaryaction under the appropriate rules

Provided that no penalty under this rule shall be imposed except after

(i) giving the candidate an opportunity of making

such representation in writing as he may wish tomake in that behalf and

(ii) taking the representation if any submitted by thecandidate within the period allowed to him intoconsideration

6 LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

The Online Applications can be filled upto 29th January 2016 till 1159PM after which the link will be disabled

7 TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE

Candidates appearing for SSB interview for the first time for aparticular type of Commission ie Permanent or Short Service shall beentitled for AC III Tier to and fro railway fare or bus fare includingreservation cum sleeper charges within the Indian limits Candidates whoapply again for the same type of Commission will not be entitled totravelling allowance on any subsequent occasion

8 CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE

COMMISSION ARMYNAVALAIR HEADQUARTERS

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The Commission will not enter into any correspondence with thecandidates about their candidature except in the following cases

(i) The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeksbefore the commencement of the examination The e-Admit Card will bemade available in the UPSC website [wwwupscgovin] for beingdownloaded by candidates No Admit Card will be sent by post For

downloading the e-Admit Card the candidate must have his vitalparameters like RID amp Date of Birth or Roll No (if received) amp date of birthor name fathers name amp Date of Birth available with him

(ii) If a candidate does not receive his e-Admit Card or any othercommunication regarding his candidature for the examination one weekbefore the commencement of the examination he should at once contact theCommission Information in this regard can also be obtained from theFacilitation Counter located in the Commissionrsquos Office either in person orover Phone Nos 011ndash23385271011ndash23381125011ndash23098543 In case nocommunication is received in the Commissionrsquos Office from the candidateregarding non-receipt of his e-Admit Card at least one week before theexamination he himself will be solely responsible for non-receipt of his e-Admit Card

(iii) No candidate will ordinarily be allowed to take the examinationunless he holds a certificate of admission for the examination On receipt ofe-Admit Card check it carefully and bring discrepancieserrors if any tothe notice of the UPSC immediately The courses to which the candidatesare admitted will be according to their eligibility as per educational

qualifications for different courses and the preferences given by thecandidates

The candidates should note that their admission to the examination will bepurely provisional based on the information given by them in theApplication Form This will be subject to verification of all the eligibilityconditions

(iv) If a candidate receives an e-Admit Card in respect of some othercandidate on account of processing error it should be notified to theCommission with a request to issue the correct e-Admit Card Candidates

may note that they will not be allowed to take the examination on thestrength of an e-Admit Card issued in respect of another candidate

(v) The decision of the Commission as to the acceptance of the applicationof a candidate and his eligibility or otherwise for admission to theExamination shall be final

(vi) Candidates should note that the name in the e-Admit Card in somecases may be abbreviated due to technical reasons

(vii) Candidates must ensure that their email Ids given in their onlineapplications are valid and active

IMPORTANT All Communications to the Commission should invariably

contain the following particulars

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1 Name and year of the examination2 Registration ID (RID)3 Roll Number (if received)4 Name of candidate (in full and in block letters)5 Postal Address as given in the application

NB (i) Communications not containing the above particulars may not beattended to

NB (ii) If a lettercommunication is received from a candidate after anexamination has been held and it does not give his full name and roll numberit will be ignored and no action will be taken thereon Candidatesrecommended by the Commission for interview by the Services SelectionBoard who have changed their addresses subsequent to the submission oftheir applications for the examination should immediately afterannouncement of the result of the written part of the examination notify the

changed address also to mdash

For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 R K Puram New Delhi-110066Phone No 26175473

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdash NavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OIampR Section R No204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena BhawanNew Delhi-110011 Phone No2301009723011282

For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 7973

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS INSTRUCTION WILL DEPRIVE THECANDIDATE OF ANY CLAIM TO CONSIDERATION IN THE EVENT OFHIS NOT RECEIVING THE SUMMONS LETTER FOR INTERVIEW BY THESERVICES SELECTION BOARD

AFTER HAVING CLEARED THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION THECANDIDATES SHOULD LOG ON TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES FORTHEIR SSB CENTRE amp DATE OF INTERVIEW -

wwwjoinindianarmynicinwwwjoinindiannavygovinwwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates whose names have been recommended for interview by theServices Selection Board should address enquiries or requests if any relating

to their interview or visit website of respective service headquarters after 20days from the announcement of written results as follows mdash

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For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 RK Puram New Delhi ndash 110 066Phone No 26175473 or wwwjoinindianarmynicin

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdashNavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OI amp R SectionRoom No 204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena Bhavan New Delhi-110011 Phone No23010097Email officer-navynicin or wwwjoinindiannavygovin For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 79737646or wwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates are required to report for SSB interview on the date intimated tothem in the call up letter for interview Requests for postponing interview willonly be considered in exceptional circumstances and that too if it isadministratively convenient for which Army Headquarters will be the soledeciding authority Such requests should be addressed to the AdministrativeOfficer of the Selection Centre from where the call letter for interview hasbeen received No action will be taken on letters received by ArmyNavyAirHQs SSB interview for the candidates qualified in the written examinationwill be held during the months of September 2016 to October 2016 or assuitable to Recruiting Directorate For all queries regarding Merit list joininginstructions and any other relevant information regarding selection processplease visit our website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF THE WRITTENEXAMINATION INTERVIEW OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATESANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL RESULTS AND ADMISSION TO THETRAINING COURSES OF THE FINALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

The Union Public Service Commission shall prepare a list of candidates whoobtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as fixed bythe Commission at their discretion Such candidates shall appear before aServices Selection Board for Intelligence and Personality Test wherecandidates for the ArmyNavy wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet EntryScheme of Indian Naval Academy will be assessed on Officers Potentialityand those for the Air Force in Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS)and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) and for OfficersPotentiality PABT applicable to candidates with Air Force as First choicewould also be conducted for all SSB qualified candidates with one of thechoice as Air Force subject to their eligibility and if they are so willing

TWO-STAGE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Two-stage selection procedure based on Psychological Aptitude Test andIntelligence Test has been introduced at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards All the candidates will be put to stage-one

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test on first day of reporting at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards Only those candidates who qualify at stageone will be admitted to the second stageremaining tests Those candidateswho qualify stage II will be required to submit the Original Certificates alongwith one photocopy each of (i) Original Matriculation pass certificate orequivalent in support of date of birth (ii) Original 10+2 pass certificate orequivalent in support of educational qualification

Candidates who appear before the Services Selection Board and undergo thetest there will do so at their own risk and will not be entitled to claim anycompensation or other relief from Government in respect of any injury whichthey may sustain in the course of or as a result of any of the tests given tothem at the Services Selection Board whether due to the negligence of anyperson or otherwise Parents or guardians of the candidates will be requiredto sign a certificate to this effect

To be acceptable candidates for the ArmyNavyNaval Academy and AirForce should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i) Writtenexamination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion and (ii) OfficerPotentiality Test as fixed by the Services Selection Board at their discretionOver and above candidates for the Air Force and all the SSB qualifiedcandidates as per their willingness eligibility and preference for Air Forceshould separately qualify the PABT

Subject to these conditions the qualified candidates will then be placed in asingle combined list on the basis of total marks secured by them in theWritten Examination and the Services Selection Board Tests The finalallocationselection for admission to the Army Navy Air Force of theNational Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy will be made upto the number of vacancies available subject toeligibility medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates Thecandidates who are eligible to be admitted to multiple ServicesCourses willbe considered for allocationselection with reference to their order orpreferences and in the event of their final allocation selection to oneServiceCourse they will not be considered for admission to other remainingServicesCourses

NB EVERY CANDIDATE FOR THE AIR FORCE IS GIVENCOMPUTERISED PILOT SELECTION SYSTEM (CPSS) AND PILOTAPTITUDE TEST (WHICH FORMS THE WHOLE PAB TEST) ONLYONCE THE GRADE SECURED BY HIM AT THE FIRST TEST WILLTHEREFORE HOLD GOOD FOR EVERY SUBSEQUENT INTERVIEW HEHAS WITH THE AIR FORCE SELECTION BOARD A CANDIDATE

WHO FAILS IN THE FIRST PILOT APTITUDE TEST CANNOT APPLYFOR ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMYEXAMINATION FOR THE AIR FORCE WING OR GENERAL DUTIES(PILOT) BRANCH OR NAVAL AIR ARM

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Candidates who have been given the Computerised Pilot Selection System(CPSS) and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) for anyprevious NDA course should submit their application for this examinationfor the Air Force Wing only if they have been notified as having qualified inthe Pilot Aptitude Test

The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination toindividual candidates shall be decided by the Commission at their discretionand the Commission will not enter into correspondence with them regardingthe result

Success in the examination confers no right of admission to the Academy Acandidate must satisfy the appointing authority that he is suitable in allrespects for admission to the Academy

10 DISQUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE TRAININGCOURSE

Candidates who were admitted to an earlier course at the NationalDefence Academy or to the 10 + 2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy but were removed therefrom for lack of officer-like qualities or ondisciplinary grounds will not be admitted to the Academy

Candidates who were previously withdrawn from the NationalDefence Academy or Indian Naval Academy on medical grounds or left theabove Academy voluntarily are however eligible for admission to theAcademy provided they satisfy the medical and other prescribed conditions

11 NO REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATURERECEIVED FROM A CANDIDATE AFTER HE HAS SUBMITTED HISAPPLICATION WILL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES

12 The details regarding (a) the scheme and syllabus of the examination(b) guidelines for filling up the online Application Form (c) SpecialInstructions to candidates for objective type tests (d) Physical standards foradmission to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy and (e)

Brief particulars of the service etc for candidates joining the NationalDefence Academy and Naval Academy are given in Appendices I II III IVand V respectively

(Sanjay Mehrishi) Joint Secretary

Union Public Service Commission

APPENDIX-I

(The Scheme and Syllabus of Examination)

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A SCHEME OF EXAMINATION1 The subjects of the written examination the time allowed and themaximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows mdash

Subject Code Duration MaximumMarks

Mathematics 01 2frac12 Hours 300General Ability Test 02 2frac12 Hours 600

Total 900

SSB TestInterview 900

2 THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVETYPE QUESTIONS ONLY THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OFMATHEMATICS AND PART ldquoBrdquo OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BESET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH

3 In the question papers wherever necessary questions involving themetric system of Weights and Measures only will be set

4 Candidates must write the papers in their own hand In nocircumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers forthem

5 The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all thesubjects at the examination

6 The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical orlogarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets) Theyshould not therefore bring the same inside the Examination Hall

B SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION

PAPER-IMATHEMATICS

(Code No 01)(Maximum Marks-300)

1

ALGEBRA

Concept of set operations on sets Venn diagramsDe Morgan laws Cartesian product relation equivalence relation

Representation of real numbers on a line Complex numbersmdashbasicproperties modulus argument cube roots of unity Binary system ofnumbers Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system andvice-versa Arithmetic Geometric and Harmonic progressions Quadraticequations with real coefficients Solution of linear inequations of twovariables by graphs Permutation and Combination Binomial theorem and itsapplications Logarithms and their applications

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2 MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS

Types of matrices operations on matrices Determinant of a matrix basicproperties of determinants Adjoint and inverse of a square matrixApplications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or threeunknowns by Cramerrsquos rule and by Matrix Method

3 TRIGONOMETRY

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians Trigonometricalratios Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae Multiple andSub-multiple angles Inverse trigonometric functions Applications-Heightand distance properties of triangles

4 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system Distance formula Equationof a line in various forms Angle between two lines Distance of a point from aline Equation of a circle in standard and in general form Standard forms ofparabola ellipse and hyperbola Eccentricity and axis of a conic Point in athree dimensional space distance between two points Direction Cosines anddirection ratios Equation two points Direction Cosines and direction ratiosEquation of a plane and a line in various forms Angle between two lines andangle between two planes Equation of a sphere

5 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Concept of a real valued functionndashdomain range and graph of afunction Composite functions one to one onto and inverse functions Notionof limit Standard limitsmdashexamples Continuity of functionsmdashexamplesalgebraic operations on continuous functions Derivative of function at apoint geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivativemdashapplicationsDerivatives of sum product and quotient of functions derivative of afunction with respect to another function derivative of a composite functionSecond order derivatives Increasing and decreasing functions Application ofderivatives in problems of maxima and minima

6 INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Integration as inverse of differentiation integration by substitutionand by parts standard integrals involving algebraic expressionstrigonometric exponential and hyperbolic functions Evaluation of definiteintegralsmdashdetermination of areas of plane regions bounded by curvesmdashapplications

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation formationof a differential equation by examples General and particular solution of adifferential equations solution of first order and first degree differential

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equations of various typesmdashexamples Application in problems of growthand decay

7 VECTOR ALGEBRA

Vectors in two and three dimensions magnitude and direction of avector Unit and null vectors addition of vectors scalar multiplication of a

vector scalar product or dot product of two vectors Vector product or crossproduct of two vectors Applicationsmdashwork done by a force and moment of aforce and in geometrical problems

8 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Statistics Classification of data Frequency distribution cumulativefrequency distributionmdashexamples Graphical representationmdashHistogram PieChart frequency polygonmdashexamples Measures of Central tendencymdashMeanmedian and mode Variance and standard deviationmdashdetermination and

comparison Correlation and regression

Probability Random experiment outcomes and associated sample spaceevents mutually exclusive and exhaustive events impossible and certainevents Union and Intersection of events Complementary elementary andcomposite events Definition of probabilitymdashclassical and statisticalmdashexamples Elementary theorems on probabilitymdashsimple problemsConditional probability Bayesrsquo theoremmdashsimple problems Random variableas function on a sample space Binomial distribution examples of randomexperiments giving rise to Binominal distribution

PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST

(Code No 02)(Maximum Marksmdash600)

Part lsquoArsquomdashENGLISH (Maximum Marksmdash200)

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidatersquosunderstanding of English and workman like use of words The syllabuscovers various aspects like Grammar and usage vocabulary comprehension

and cohesion in extended text to test the candidatersquos proficiency in English

Part lsquoBrsquomdashGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marksmdash400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover thesubjects Physics Chemistry General Science Social Studies Geography andCurrent Events

- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scopeof these subjects included in this paper The topics mentioned are not to beregarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not

specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked Candidatersquosanswers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understandingof the subject

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Section lsquoArsquo (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter Mass Weight VolumeDensity and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes Pressure Barometer

Motion of objects Velocity and Acceleration Newtonrsquos Laws of

Motion Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability andEquilibrium of bodies Gravitation elementary ideas of work Power andEnergy

Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat change ofState and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat

Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments

Rectilinear propagation of Light Reflection and refractionSpherical mirrors and Lenses Human Eye

Natural and Artificial Magnets Properties of a Magnet Earth as a Magnet

Static and Current Electricity conductors and Non-conductorsOhmrsquos Law Simple Electrical Circuits Heating Lighting and Magnetic effectsof Current Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary CellsUse of X-Rays

General Principles in the working of the following

Simple Pendulum Simple Pulleys Siphon Levers Balloon PumpsHydrometer Pressure Cooker Thermos Flask Gramophone TelegraphsTelephone Periscope Telescope Microscope Marinerrsquos Compass LighteningConductors Safety Fuses

Section lsquoBrsquo (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes Elements Mixtures andCompounds Symbols Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law ofChemical Combination (excluding problems) Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide Oxidation and Reduction

Acids bases and salts

Carbonmdashdifferent forms

FertilizersmdashNatural and Artificial

Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap Glass Ink Paper

Cement Paints Safety Matches and Gun-Powder

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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(xi) being in possession of or using mobile phone pager bluetoothor any electronic equipment or device or any other equipment capableof being used as a communication device during the examination or

(xii) violating any of the instructions issued to candidates alongwith

their Admission Certificates permitting them to take the examination or

(xiii) attempting to commit or as the case may be abetting theCommission of all or any of the acts specified in the foregoing clausesmay in addition to rendering himself liable to criminal prosecution beliable

(a) to be disqualified by the Commission from theexamination for which he is a candidate andor

(b) to be debarred either permanently or for a specifiedperiod

(i) by the Commission from any examination or selectionheld by them

(ii) by the Central Government from any employmentunder them and

(c) if he is already in service under Government to disciplinaryaction under the appropriate rules

Provided that no penalty under this rule shall be imposed except after

(i) giving the candidate an opportunity of making

such representation in writing as he may wish tomake in that behalf and

(ii) taking the representation if any submitted by thecandidate within the period allowed to him intoconsideration

6 LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS

The Online Applications can be filled upto 29th January 2016 till 1159PM after which the link will be disabled

7 TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE

Candidates appearing for SSB interview for the first time for aparticular type of Commission ie Permanent or Short Service shall beentitled for AC III Tier to and fro railway fare or bus fare includingreservation cum sleeper charges within the Indian limits Candidates whoapply again for the same type of Commission will not be entitled totravelling allowance on any subsequent occasion

8 CORRESPONDENCE WITH THE

COMMISSION ARMYNAVALAIR HEADQUARTERS

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The Commission will not enter into any correspondence with thecandidates about their candidature except in the following cases

(i) The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeksbefore the commencement of the examination The e-Admit Card will bemade available in the UPSC website [wwwupscgovin] for beingdownloaded by candidates No Admit Card will be sent by post For

downloading the e-Admit Card the candidate must have his vitalparameters like RID amp Date of Birth or Roll No (if received) amp date of birthor name fathers name amp Date of Birth available with him

(ii) If a candidate does not receive his e-Admit Card or any othercommunication regarding his candidature for the examination one weekbefore the commencement of the examination he should at once contact theCommission Information in this regard can also be obtained from theFacilitation Counter located in the Commissionrsquos Office either in person orover Phone Nos 011ndash23385271011ndash23381125011ndash23098543 In case nocommunication is received in the Commissionrsquos Office from the candidateregarding non-receipt of his e-Admit Card at least one week before theexamination he himself will be solely responsible for non-receipt of his e-Admit Card

(iii) No candidate will ordinarily be allowed to take the examinationunless he holds a certificate of admission for the examination On receipt ofe-Admit Card check it carefully and bring discrepancieserrors if any tothe notice of the UPSC immediately The courses to which the candidatesare admitted will be according to their eligibility as per educational

qualifications for different courses and the preferences given by thecandidates

The candidates should note that their admission to the examination will bepurely provisional based on the information given by them in theApplication Form This will be subject to verification of all the eligibilityconditions

(iv) If a candidate receives an e-Admit Card in respect of some othercandidate on account of processing error it should be notified to theCommission with a request to issue the correct e-Admit Card Candidates

may note that they will not be allowed to take the examination on thestrength of an e-Admit Card issued in respect of another candidate

(v) The decision of the Commission as to the acceptance of the applicationof a candidate and his eligibility or otherwise for admission to theExamination shall be final

(vi) Candidates should note that the name in the e-Admit Card in somecases may be abbreviated due to technical reasons

(vii) Candidates must ensure that their email Ids given in their onlineapplications are valid and active

IMPORTANT All Communications to the Commission should invariably

contain the following particulars

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1 Name and year of the examination2 Registration ID (RID)3 Roll Number (if received)4 Name of candidate (in full and in block letters)5 Postal Address as given in the application

NB (i) Communications not containing the above particulars may not beattended to

NB (ii) If a lettercommunication is received from a candidate after anexamination has been held and it does not give his full name and roll numberit will be ignored and no action will be taken thereon Candidatesrecommended by the Commission for interview by the Services SelectionBoard who have changed their addresses subsequent to the submission oftheir applications for the examination should immediately afterannouncement of the result of the written part of the examination notify the

changed address also to mdash

For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 R K Puram New Delhi-110066Phone No 26175473

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdash NavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OIampR Section R No204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena BhawanNew Delhi-110011 Phone No2301009723011282

For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 7973

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS INSTRUCTION WILL DEPRIVE THECANDIDATE OF ANY CLAIM TO CONSIDERATION IN THE EVENT OFHIS NOT RECEIVING THE SUMMONS LETTER FOR INTERVIEW BY THESERVICES SELECTION BOARD

AFTER HAVING CLEARED THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION THECANDIDATES SHOULD LOG ON TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES FORTHEIR SSB CENTRE amp DATE OF INTERVIEW -

wwwjoinindianarmynicinwwwjoinindiannavygovinwwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates whose names have been recommended for interview by theServices Selection Board should address enquiries or requests if any relating

to their interview or visit website of respective service headquarters after 20days from the announcement of written results as follows mdash

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For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 RK Puram New Delhi ndash 110 066Phone No 26175473 or wwwjoinindianarmynicin

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdashNavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OI amp R SectionRoom No 204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena Bhavan New Delhi-110011 Phone No23010097Email officer-navynicin or wwwjoinindiannavygovin For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 79737646or wwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates are required to report for SSB interview on the date intimated tothem in the call up letter for interview Requests for postponing interview willonly be considered in exceptional circumstances and that too if it isadministratively convenient for which Army Headquarters will be the soledeciding authority Such requests should be addressed to the AdministrativeOfficer of the Selection Centre from where the call letter for interview hasbeen received No action will be taken on letters received by ArmyNavyAirHQs SSB interview for the candidates qualified in the written examinationwill be held during the months of September 2016 to October 2016 or assuitable to Recruiting Directorate For all queries regarding Merit list joininginstructions and any other relevant information regarding selection processplease visit our website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF THE WRITTENEXAMINATION INTERVIEW OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATESANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL RESULTS AND ADMISSION TO THETRAINING COURSES OF THE FINALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

The Union Public Service Commission shall prepare a list of candidates whoobtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as fixed bythe Commission at their discretion Such candidates shall appear before aServices Selection Board for Intelligence and Personality Test wherecandidates for the ArmyNavy wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet EntryScheme of Indian Naval Academy will be assessed on Officers Potentialityand those for the Air Force in Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS)and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) and for OfficersPotentiality PABT applicable to candidates with Air Force as First choicewould also be conducted for all SSB qualified candidates with one of thechoice as Air Force subject to their eligibility and if they are so willing

TWO-STAGE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Two-stage selection procedure based on Psychological Aptitude Test andIntelligence Test has been introduced at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards All the candidates will be put to stage-one

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test on first day of reporting at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards Only those candidates who qualify at stageone will be admitted to the second stageremaining tests Those candidateswho qualify stage II will be required to submit the Original Certificates alongwith one photocopy each of (i) Original Matriculation pass certificate orequivalent in support of date of birth (ii) Original 10+2 pass certificate orequivalent in support of educational qualification

Candidates who appear before the Services Selection Board and undergo thetest there will do so at their own risk and will not be entitled to claim anycompensation or other relief from Government in respect of any injury whichthey may sustain in the course of or as a result of any of the tests given tothem at the Services Selection Board whether due to the negligence of anyperson or otherwise Parents or guardians of the candidates will be requiredto sign a certificate to this effect

To be acceptable candidates for the ArmyNavyNaval Academy and AirForce should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i) Writtenexamination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion and (ii) OfficerPotentiality Test as fixed by the Services Selection Board at their discretionOver and above candidates for the Air Force and all the SSB qualifiedcandidates as per their willingness eligibility and preference for Air Forceshould separately qualify the PABT

Subject to these conditions the qualified candidates will then be placed in asingle combined list on the basis of total marks secured by them in theWritten Examination and the Services Selection Board Tests The finalallocationselection for admission to the Army Navy Air Force of theNational Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy will be made upto the number of vacancies available subject toeligibility medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates Thecandidates who are eligible to be admitted to multiple ServicesCourses willbe considered for allocationselection with reference to their order orpreferences and in the event of their final allocation selection to oneServiceCourse they will not be considered for admission to other remainingServicesCourses

NB EVERY CANDIDATE FOR THE AIR FORCE IS GIVENCOMPUTERISED PILOT SELECTION SYSTEM (CPSS) AND PILOTAPTITUDE TEST (WHICH FORMS THE WHOLE PAB TEST) ONLYONCE THE GRADE SECURED BY HIM AT THE FIRST TEST WILLTHEREFORE HOLD GOOD FOR EVERY SUBSEQUENT INTERVIEW HEHAS WITH THE AIR FORCE SELECTION BOARD A CANDIDATE

WHO FAILS IN THE FIRST PILOT APTITUDE TEST CANNOT APPLYFOR ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMYEXAMINATION FOR THE AIR FORCE WING OR GENERAL DUTIES(PILOT) BRANCH OR NAVAL AIR ARM

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Candidates who have been given the Computerised Pilot Selection System(CPSS) and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) for anyprevious NDA course should submit their application for this examinationfor the Air Force Wing only if they have been notified as having qualified inthe Pilot Aptitude Test

The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination toindividual candidates shall be decided by the Commission at their discretionand the Commission will not enter into correspondence with them regardingthe result

Success in the examination confers no right of admission to the Academy Acandidate must satisfy the appointing authority that he is suitable in allrespects for admission to the Academy

10 DISQUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE TRAININGCOURSE

Candidates who were admitted to an earlier course at the NationalDefence Academy or to the 10 + 2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy but were removed therefrom for lack of officer-like qualities or ondisciplinary grounds will not be admitted to the Academy

Candidates who were previously withdrawn from the NationalDefence Academy or Indian Naval Academy on medical grounds or left theabove Academy voluntarily are however eligible for admission to theAcademy provided they satisfy the medical and other prescribed conditions

11 NO REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATURERECEIVED FROM A CANDIDATE AFTER HE HAS SUBMITTED HISAPPLICATION WILL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES

12 The details regarding (a) the scheme and syllabus of the examination(b) guidelines for filling up the online Application Form (c) SpecialInstructions to candidates for objective type tests (d) Physical standards foradmission to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy and (e)

Brief particulars of the service etc for candidates joining the NationalDefence Academy and Naval Academy are given in Appendices I II III IVand V respectively

(Sanjay Mehrishi) Joint Secretary

Union Public Service Commission

APPENDIX-I

(The Scheme and Syllabus of Examination)

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A SCHEME OF EXAMINATION1 The subjects of the written examination the time allowed and themaximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows mdash

Subject Code Duration MaximumMarks

Mathematics 01 2frac12 Hours 300General Ability Test 02 2frac12 Hours 600

Total 900

SSB TestInterview 900

2 THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVETYPE QUESTIONS ONLY THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OFMATHEMATICS AND PART ldquoBrdquo OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BESET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH

3 In the question papers wherever necessary questions involving themetric system of Weights and Measures only will be set

4 Candidates must write the papers in their own hand In nocircumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers forthem

5 The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all thesubjects at the examination

6 The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical orlogarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets) Theyshould not therefore bring the same inside the Examination Hall

B SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION

PAPER-IMATHEMATICS

(Code No 01)(Maximum Marks-300)

1

ALGEBRA

Concept of set operations on sets Venn diagramsDe Morgan laws Cartesian product relation equivalence relation

Representation of real numbers on a line Complex numbersmdashbasicproperties modulus argument cube roots of unity Binary system ofnumbers Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system andvice-versa Arithmetic Geometric and Harmonic progressions Quadraticequations with real coefficients Solution of linear inequations of twovariables by graphs Permutation and Combination Binomial theorem and itsapplications Logarithms and their applications

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2 MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS

Types of matrices operations on matrices Determinant of a matrix basicproperties of determinants Adjoint and inverse of a square matrixApplications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or threeunknowns by Cramerrsquos rule and by Matrix Method

3 TRIGONOMETRY

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians Trigonometricalratios Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae Multiple andSub-multiple angles Inverse trigonometric functions Applications-Heightand distance properties of triangles

4 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system Distance formula Equationof a line in various forms Angle between two lines Distance of a point from aline Equation of a circle in standard and in general form Standard forms ofparabola ellipse and hyperbola Eccentricity and axis of a conic Point in athree dimensional space distance between two points Direction Cosines anddirection ratios Equation two points Direction Cosines and direction ratiosEquation of a plane and a line in various forms Angle between two lines andangle between two planes Equation of a sphere

5 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Concept of a real valued functionndashdomain range and graph of afunction Composite functions one to one onto and inverse functions Notionof limit Standard limitsmdashexamples Continuity of functionsmdashexamplesalgebraic operations on continuous functions Derivative of function at apoint geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivativemdashapplicationsDerivatives of sum product and quotient of functions derivative of afunction with respect to another function derivative of a composite functionSecond order derivatives Increasing and decreasing functions Application ofderivatives in problems of maxima and minima

6 INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Integration as inverse of differentiation integration by substitutionand by parts standard integrals involving algebraic expressionstrigonometric exponential and hyperbolic functions Evaluation of definiteintegralsmdashdetermination of areas of plane regions bounded by curvesmdashapplications

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation formationof a differential equation by examples General and particular solution of adifferential equations solution of first order and first degree differential

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equations of various typesmdashexamples Application in problems of growthand decay

7 VECTOR ALGEBRA

Vectors in two and three dimensions magnitude and direction of avector Unit and null vectors addition of vectors scalar multiplication of a

vector scalar product or dot product of two vectors Vector product or crossproduct of two vectors Applicationsmdashwork done by a force and moment of aforce and in geometrical problems

8 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Statistics Classification of data Frequency distribution cumulativefrequency distributionmdashexamples Graphical representationmdashHistogram PieChart frequency polygonmdashexamples Measures of Central tendencymdashMeanmedian and mode Variance and standard deviationmdashdetermination and

comparison Correlation and regression

Probability Random experiment outcomes and associated sample spaceevents mutually exclusive and exhaustive events impossible and certainevents Union and Intersection of events Complementary elementary andcomposite events Definition of probabilitymdashclassical and statisticalmdashexamples Elementary theorems on probabilitymdashsimple problemsConditional probability Bayesrsquo theoremmdashsimple problems Random variableas function on a sample space Binomial distribution examples of randomexperiments giving rise to Binominal distribution

PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST

(Code No 02)(Maximum Marksmdash600)

Part lsquoArsquomdashENGLISH (Maximum Marksmdash200)

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidatersquosunderstanding of English and workman like use of words The syllabuscovers various aspects like Grammar and usage vocabulary comprehension

and cohesion in extended text to test the candidatersquos proficiency in English

Part lsquoBrsquomdashGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marksmdash400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover thesubjects Physics Chemistry General Science Social Studies Geography andCurrent Events

- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scopeof these subjects included in this paper The topics mentioned are not to beregarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not

specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked Candidatersquosanswers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understandingof the subject

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Section lsquoArsquo (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter Mass Weight VolumeDensity and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes Pressure Barometer

Motion of objects Velocity and Acceleration Newtonrsquos Laws of

Motion Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability andEquilibrium of bodies Gravitation elementary ideas of work Power andEnergy

Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat change ofState and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat

Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments

Rectilinear propagation of Light Reflection and refractionSpherical mirrors and Lenses Human Eye

Natural and Artificial Magnets Properties of a Magnet Earth as a Magnet

Static and Current Electricity conductors and Non-conductorsOhmrsquos Law Simple Electrical Circuits Heating Lighting and Magnetic effectsof Current Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary CellsUse of X-Rays

General Principles in the working of the following

Simple Pendulum Simple Pulleys Siphon Levers Balloon PumpsHydrometer Pressure Cooker Thermos Flask Gramophone TelegraphsTelephone Periscope Telescope Microscope Marinerrsquos Compass LighteningConductors Safety Fuses

Section lsquoBrsquo (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes Elements Mixtures andCompounds Symbols Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law ofChemical Combination (excluding problems) Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide Oxidation and Reduction

Acids bases and salts

Carbonmdashdifferent forms

FertilizersmdashNatural and Artificial

Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap Glass Ink Paper

Cement Paints Safety Matches and Gun-Powder

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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The Commission will not enter into any correspondence with thecandidates about their candidature except in the following cases

(i) The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeksbefore the commencement of the examination The e-Admit Card will bemade available in the UPSC website [wwwupscgovin] for beingdownloaded by candidates No Admit Card will be sent by post For

downloading the e-Admit Card the candidate must have his vitalparameters like RID amp Date of Birth or Roll No (if received) amp date of birthor name fathers name amp Date of Birth available with him

(ii) If a candidate does not receive his e-Admit Card or any othercommunication regarding his candidature for the examination one weekbefore the commencement of the examination he should at once contact theCommission Information in this regard can also be obtained from theFacilitation Counter located in the Commissionrsquos Office either in person orover Phone Nos 011ndash23385271011ndash23381125011ndash23098543 In case nocommunication is received in the Commissionrsquos Office from the candidateregarding non-receipt of his e-Admit Card at least one week before theexamination he himself will be solely responsible for non-receipt of his e-Admit Card

(iii) No candidate will ordinarily be allowed to take the examinationunless he holds a certificate of admission for the examination On receipt ofe-Admit Card check it carefully and bring discrepancieserrors if any tothe notice of the UPSC immediately The courses to which the candidatesare admitted will be according to their eligibility as per educational

qualifications for different courses and the preferences given by thecandidates

The candidates should note that their admission to the examination will bepurely provisional based on the information given by them in theApplication Form This will be subject to verification of all the eligibilityconditions

(iv) If a candidate receives an e-Admit Card in respect of some othercandidate on account of processing error it should be notified to theCommission with a request to issue the correct e-Admit Card Candidates

may note that they will not be allowed to take the examination on thestrength of an e-Admit Card issued in respect of another candidate

(v) The decision of the Commission as to the acceptance of the applicationof a candidate and his eligibility or otherwise for admission to theExamination shall be final

(vi) Candidates should note that the name in the e-Admit Card in somecases may be abbreviated due to technical reasons

(vii) Candidates must ensure that their email Ids given in their onlineapplications are valid and active

IMPORTANT All Communications to the Commission should invariably

contain the following particulars

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1 Name and year of the examination2 Registration ID (RID)3 Roll Number (if received)4 Name of candidate (in full and in block letters)5 Postal Address as given in the application

NB (i) Communications not containing the above particulars may not beattended to

NB (ii) If a lettercommunication is received from a candidate after anexamination has been held and it does not give his full name and roll numberit will be ignored and no action will be taken thereon Candidatesrecommended by the Commission for interview by the Services SelectionBoard who have changed their addresses subsequent to the submission oftheir applications for the examination should immediately afterannouncement of the result of the written part of the examination notify the

changed address also to mdash

For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 R K Puram New Delhi-110066Phone No 26175473

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdash NavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OIampR Section R No204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena BhawanNew Delhi-110011 Phone No2301009723011282

For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 7973

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS INSTRUCTION WILL DEPRIVE THECANDIDATE OF ANY CLAIM TO CONSIDERATION IN THE EVENT OFHIS NOT RECEIVING THE SUMMONS LETTER FOR INTERVIEW BY THESERVICES SELECTION BOARD

AFTER HAVING CLEARED THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION THECANDIDATES SHOULD LOG ON TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES FORTHEIR SSB CENTRE amp DATE OF INTERVIEW -

wwwjoinindianarmynicinwwwjoinindiannavygovinwwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates whose names have been recommended for interview by theServices Selection Board should address enquiries or requests if any relating

to their interview or visit website of respective service headquarters after 20days from the announcement of written results as follows mdash

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For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 RK Puram New Delhi ndash 110 066Phone No 26175473 or wwwjoinindianarmynicin

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdashNavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OI amp R SectionRoom No 204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena Bhavan New Delhi-110011 Phone No23010097Email officer-navynicin or wwwjoinindiannavygovin For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 79737646or wwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates are required to report for SSB interview on the date intimated tothem in the call up letter for interview Requests for postponing interview willonly be considered in exceptional circumstances and that too if it isadministratively convenient for which Army Headquarters will be the soledeciding authority Such requests should be addressed to the AdministrativeOfficer of the Selection Centre from where the call letter for interview hasbeen received No action will be taken on letters received by ArmyNavyAirHQs SSB interview for the candidates qualified in the written examinationwill be held during the months of September 2016 to October 2016 or assuitable to Recruiting Directorate For all queries regarding Merit list joininginstructions and any other relevant information regarding selection processplease visit our website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF THE WRITTENEXAMINATION INTERVIEW OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATESANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL RESULTS AND ADMISSION TO THETRAINING COURSES OF THE FINALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

The Union Public Service Commission shall prepare a list of candidates whoobtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as fixed bythe Commission at their discretion Such candidates shall appear before aServices Selection Board for Intelligence and Personality Test wherecandidates for the ArmyNavy wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet EntryScheme of Indian Naval Academy will be assessed on Officers Potentialityand those for the Air Force in Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS)and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) and for OfficersPotentiality PABT applicable to candidates with Air Force as First choicewould also be conducted for all SSB qualified candidates with one of thechoice as Air Force subject to their eligibility and if they are so willing

TWO-STAGE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Two-stage selection procedure based on Psychological Aptitude Test andIntelligence Test has been introduced at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards All the candidates will be put to stage-one

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test on first day of reporting at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards Only those candidates who qualify at stageone will be admitted to the second stageremaining tests Those candidateswho qualify stage II will be required to submit the Original Certificates alongwith one photocopy each of (i) Original Matriculation pass certificate orequivalent in support of date of birth (ii) Original 10+2 pass certificate orequivalent in support of educational qualification

Candidates who appear before the Services Selection Board and undergo thetest there will do so at their own risk and will not be entitled to claim anycompensation or other relief from Government in respect of any injury whichthey may sustain in the course of or as a result of any of the tests given tothem at the Services Selection Board whether due to the negligence of anyperson or otherwise Parents or guardians of the candidates will be requiredto sign a certificate to this effect

To be acceptable candidates for the ArmyNavyNaval Academy and AirForce should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i) Writtenexamination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion and (ii) OfficerPotentiality Test as fixed by the Services Selection Board at their discretionOver and above candidates for the Air Force and all the SSB qualifiedcandidates as per their willingness eligibility and preference for Air Forceshould separately qualify the PABT

Subject to these conditions the qualified candidates will then be placed in asingle combined list on the basis of total marks secured by them in theWritten Examination and the Services Selection Board Tests The finalallocationselection for admission to the Army Navy Air Force of theNational Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy will be made upto the number of vacancies available subject toeligibility medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates Thecandidates who are eligible to be admitted to multiple ServicesCourses willbe considered for allocationselection with reference to their order orpreferences and in the event of their final allocation selection to oneServiceCourse they will not be considered for admission to other remainingServicesCourses

NB EVERY CANDIDATE FOR THE AIR FORCE IS GIVENCOMPUTERISED PILOT SELECTION SYSTEM (CPSS) AND PILOTAPTITUDE TEST (WHICH FORMS THE WHOLE PAB TEST) ONLYONCE THE GRADE SECURED BY HIM AT THE FIRST TEST WILLTHEREFORE HOLD GOOD FOR EVERY SUBSEQUENT INTERVIEW HEHAS WITH THE AIR FORCE SELECTION BOARD A CANDIDATE

WHO FAILS IN THE FIRST PILOT APTITUDE TEST CANNOT APPLYFOR ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMYEXAMINATION FOR THE AIR FORCE WING OR GENERAL DUTIES(PILOT) BRANCH OR NAVAL AIR ARM

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Candidates who have been given the Computerised Pilot Selection System(CPSS) and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) for anyprevious NDA course should submit their application for this examinationfor the Air Force Wing only if they have been notified as having qualified inthe Pilot Aptitude Test

The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination toindividual candidates shall be decided by the Commission at their discretionand the Commission will not enter into correspondence with them regardingthe result

Success in the examination confers no right of admission to the Academy Acandidate must satisfy the appointing authority that he is suitable in allrespects for admission to the Academy

10 DISQUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE TRAININGCOURSE

Candidates who were admitted to an earlier course at the NationalDefence Academy or to the 10 + 2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy but were removed therefrom for lack of officer-like qualities or ondisciplinary grounds will not be admitted to the Academy

Candidates who were previously withdrawn from the NationalDefence Academy or Indian Naval Academy on medical grounds or left theabove Academy voluntarily are however eligible for admission to theAcademy provided they satisfy the medical and other prescribed conditions

11 NO REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATURERECEIVED FROM A CANDIDATE AFTER HE HAS SUBMITTED HISAPPLICATION WILL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES

12 The details regarding (a) the scheme and syllabus of the examination(b) guidelines for filling up the online Application Form (c) SpecialInstructions to candidates for objective type tests (d) Physical standards foradmission to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy and (e)

Brief particulars of the service etc for candidates joining the NationalDefence Academy and Naval Academy are given in Appendices I II III IVand V respectively

(Sanjay Mehrishi) Joint Secretary

Union Public Service Commission

APPENDIX-I

(The Scheme and Syllabus of Examination)

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A SCHEME OF EXAMINATION1 The subjects of the written examination the time allowed and themaximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows mdash

Subject Code Duration MaximumMarks

Mathematics 01 2frac12 Hours 300General Ability Test 02 2frac12 Hours 600

Total 900

SSB TestInterview 900

2 THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVETYPE QUESTIONS ONLY THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OFMATHEMATICS AND PART ldquoBrdquo OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BESET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH

3 In the question papers wherever necessary questions involving themetric system of Weights and Measures only will be set

4 Candidates must write the papers in their own hand In nocircumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers forthem

5 The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all thesubjects at the examination

6 The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical orlogarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets) Theyshould not therefore bring the same inside the Examination Hall

B SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION

PAPER-IMATHEMATICS

(Code No 01)(Maximum Marks-300)

1

ALGEBRA

Concept of set operations on sets Venn diagramsDe Morgan laws Cartesian product relation equivalence relation

Representation of real numbers on a line Complex numbersmdashbasicproperties modulus argument cube roots of unity Binary system ofnumbers Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system andvice-versa Arithmetic Geometric and Harmonic progressions Quadraticequations with real coefficients Solution of linear inequations of twovariables by graphs Permutation and Combination Binomial theorem and itsapplications Logarithms and their applications

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2 MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS

Types of matrices operations on matrices Determinant of a matrix basicproperties of determinants Adjoint and inverse of a square matrixApplications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or threeunknowns by Cramerrsquos rule and by Matrix Method

3 TRIGONOMETRY

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians Trigonometricalratios Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae Multiple andSub-multiple angles Inverse trigonometric functions Applications-Heightand distance properties of triangles

4 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system Distance formula Equationof a line in various forms Angle between two lines Distance of a point from aline Equation of a circle in standard and in general form Standard forms ofparabola ellipse and hyperbola Eccentricity and axis of a conic Point in athree dimensional space distance between two points Direction Cosines anddirection ratios Equation two points Direction Cosines and direction ratiosEquation of a plane and a line in various forms Angle between two lines andangle between two planes Equation of a sphere

5 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Concept of a real valued functionndashdomain range and graph of afunction Composite functions one to one onto and inverse functions Notionof limit Standard limitsmdashexamples Continuity of functionsmdashexamplesalgebraic operations on continuous functions Derivative of function at apoint geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivativemdashapplicationsDerivatives of sum product and quotient of functions derivative of afunction with respect to another function derivative of a composite functionSecond order derivatives Increasing and decreasing functions Application ofderivatives in problems of maxima and minima

6 INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Integration as inverse of differentiation integration by substitutionand by parts standard integrals involving algebraic expressionstrigonometric exponential and hyperbolic functions Evaluation of definiteintegralsmdashdetermination of areas of plane regions bounded by curvesmdashapplications

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation formationof a differential equation by examples General and particular solution of adifferential equations solution of first order and first degree differential

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equations of various typesmdashexamples Application in problems of growthand decay

7 VECTOR ALGEBRA

Vectors in two and three dimensions magnitude and direction of avector Unit and null vectors addition of vectors scalar multiplication of a

vector scalar product or dot product of two vectors Vector product or crossproduct of two vectors Applicationsmdashwork done by a force and moment of aforce and in geometrical problems

8 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Statistics Classification of data Frequency distribution cumulativefrequency distributionmdashexamples Graphical representationmdashHistogram PieChart frequency polygonmdashexamples Measures of Central tendencymdashMeanmedian and mode Variance and standard deviationmdashdetermination and

comparison Correlation and regression

Probability Random experiment outcomes and associated sample spaceevents mutually exclusive and exhaustive events impossible and certainevents Union and Intersection of events Complementary elementary andcomposite events Definition of probabilitymdashclassical and statisticalmdashexamples Elementary theorems on probabilitymdashsimple problemsConditional probability Bayesrsquo theoremmdashsimple problems Random variableas function on a sample space Binomial distribution examples of randomexperiments giving rise to Binominal distribution

PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST

(Code No 02)(Maximum Marksmdash600)

Part lsquoArsquomdashENGLISH (Maximum Marksmdash200)

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidatersquosunderstanding of English and workman like use of words The syllabuscovers various aspects like Grammar and usage vocabulary comprehension

and cohesion in extended text to test the candidatersquos proficiency in English

Part lsquoBrsquomdashGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marksmdash400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover thesubjects Physics Chemistry General Science Social Studies Geography andCurrent Events

- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scopeof these subjects included in this paper The topics mentioned are not to beregarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not

specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked Candidatersquosanswers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understandingof the subject

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Section lsquoArsquo (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter Mass Weight VolumeDensity and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes Pressure Barometer

Motion of objects Velocity and Acceleration Newtonrsquos Laws of

Motion Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability andEquilibrium of bodies Gravitation elementary ideas of work Power andEnergy

Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat change ofState and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat

Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments

Rectilinear propagation of Light Reflection and refractionSpherical mirrors and Lenses Human Eye

Natural and Artificial Magnets Properties of a Magnet Earth as a Magnet

Static and Current Electricity conductors and Non-conductorsOhmrsquos Law Simple Electrical Circuits Heating Lighting and Magnetic effectsof Current Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary CellsUse of X-Rays

General Principles in the working of the following

Simple Pendulum Simple Pulleys Siphon Levers Balloon PumpsHydrometer Pressure Cooker Thermos Flask Gramophone TelegraphsTelephone Periscope Telescope Microscope Marinerrsquos Compass LighteningConductors Safety Fuses

Section lsquoBrsquo (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes Elements Mixtures andCompounds Symbols Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law ofChemical Combination (excluding problems) Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide Oxidation and Reduction

Acids bases and salts

Carbonmdashdifferent forms

FertilizersmdashNatural and Artificial

Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap Glass Ink Paper

Cement Paints Safety Matches and Gun-Powder

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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1 Name and year of the examination2 Registration ID (RID)3 Roll Number (if received)4 Name of candidate (in full and in block letters)5 Postal Address as given in the application

NB (i) Communications not containing the above particulars may not beattended to

NB (ii) If a lettercommunication is received from a candidate after anexamination has been held and it does not give his full name and roll numberit will be ignored and no action will be taken thereon Candidatesrecommended by the Commission for interview by the Services SelectionBoard who have changed their addresses subsequent to the submission oftheir applications for the examination should immediately afterannouncement of the result of the written part of the examination notify the

changed address also to mdash

For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 R K Puram New Delhi-110066Phone No 26175473

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdash NavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OIampR Section R No204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena BhawanNew Delhi-110011 Phone No2301009723011282

For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 7973

FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THIS INSTRUCTION WILL DEPRIVE THECANDIDATE OF ANY CLAIM TO CONSIDERATION IN THE EVENT OFHIS NOT RECEIVING THE SUMMONS LETTER FOR INTERVIEW BY THESERVICES SELECTION BOARD

AFTER HAVING CLEARED THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION THECANDIDATES SHOULD LOG ON TO THE FOLLOWING WEBSITES FORTHEIR SSB CENTRE amp DATE OF INTERVIEW -

wwwjoinindianarmynicinwwwjoinindiannavygovinwwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates whose names have been recommended for interview by theServices Selection Board should address enquiries or requests if any relating

to their interview or visit website of respective service headquarters after 20days from the announcement of written results as follows mdash

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For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 RK Puram New Delhi ndash 110 066Phone No 26175473 or wwwjoinindianarmynicin

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdashNavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OI amp R SectionRoom No 204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena Bhavan New Delhi-110011 Phone No23010097Email officer-navynicin or wwwjoinindiannavygovin For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 79737646or wwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates are required to report for SSB interview on the date intimated tothem in the call up letter for interview Requests for postponing interview willonly be considered in exceptional circumstances and that too if it isadministratively convenient for which Army Headquarters will be the soledeciding authority Such requests should be addressed to the AdministrativeOfficer of the Selection Centre from where the call letter for interview hasbeen received No action will be taken on letters received by ArmyNavyAirHQs SSB interview for the candidates qualified in the written examinationwill be held during the months of September 2016 to October 2016 or assuitable to Recruiting Directorate For all queries regarding Merit list joininginstructions and any other relevant information regarding selection processplease visit our website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF THE WRITTENEXAMINATION INTERVIEW OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATESANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL RESULTS AND ADMISSION TO THETRAINING COURSES OF THE FINALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

The Union Public Service Commission shall prepare a list of candidates whoobtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as fixed bythe Commission at their discretion Such candidates shall appear before aServices Selection Board for Intelligence and Personality Test wherecandidates for the ArmyNavy wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet EntryScheme of Indian Naval Academy will be assessed on Officers Potentialityand those for the Air Force in Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS)and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) and for OfficersPotentiality PABT applicable to candidates with Air Force as First choicewould also be conducted for all SSB qualified candidates with one of thechoice as Air Force subject to their eligibility and if they are so willing

TWO-STAGE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Two-stage selection procedure based on Psychological Aptitude Test andIntelligence Test has been introduced at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards All the candidates will be put to stage-one

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test on first day of reporting at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards Only those candidates who qualify at stageone will be admitted to the second stageremaining tests Those candidateswho qualify stage II will be required to submit the Original Certificates alongwith one photocopy each of (i) Original Matriculation pass certificate orequivalent in support of date of birth (ii) Original 10+2 pass certificate orequivalent in support of educational qualification

Candidates who appear before the Services Selection Board and undergo thetest there will do so at their own risk and will not be entitled to claim anycompensation or other relief from Government in respect of any injury whichthey may sustain in the course of or as a result of any of the tests given tothem at the Services Selection Board whether due to the negligence of anyperson or otherwise Parents or guardians of the candidates will be requiredto sign a certificate to this effect

To be acceptable candidates for the ArmyNavyNaval Academy and AirForce should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i) Writtenexamination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion and (ii) OfficerPotentiality Test as fixed by the Services Selection Board at their discretionOver and above candidates for the Air Force and all the SSB qualifiedcandidates as per their willingness eligibility and preference for Air Forceshould separately qualify the PABT

Subject to these conditions the qualified candidates will then be placed in asingle combined list on the basis of total marks secured by them in theWritten Examination and the Services Selection Board Tests The finalallocationselection for admission to the Army Navy Air Force of theNational Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy will be made upto the number of vacancies available subject toeligibility medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates Thecandidates who are eligible to be admitted to multiple ServicesCourses willbe considered for allocationselection with reference to their order orpreferences and in the event of their final allocation selection to oneServiceCourse they will not be considered for admission to other remainingServicesCourses

NB EVERY CANDIDATE FOR THE AIR FORCE IS GIVENCOMPUTERISED PILOT SELECTION SYSTEM (CPSS) AND PILOTAPTITUDE TEST (WHICH FORMS THE WHOLE PAB TEST) ONLYONCE THE GRADE SECURED BY HIM AT THE FIRST TEST WILLTHEREFORE HOLD GOOD FOR EVERY SUBSEQUENT INTERVIEW HEHAS WITH THE AIR FORCE SELECTION BOARD A CANDIDATE

WHO FAILS IN THE FIRST PILOT APTITUDE TEST CANNOT APPLYFOR ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMYEXAMINATION FOR THE AIR FORCE WING OR GENERAL DUTIES(PILOT) BRANCH OR NAVAL AIR ARM

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Candidates who have been given the Computerised Pilot Selection System(CPSS) and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) for anyprevious NDA course should submit their application for this examinationfor the Air Force Wing only if they have been notified as having qualified inthe Pilot Aptitude Test

The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination toindividual candidates shall be decided by the Commission at their discretionand the Commission will not enter into correspondence with them regardingthe result

Success in the examination confers no right of admission to the Academy Acandidate must satisfy the appointing authority that he is suitable in allrespects for admission to the Academy

10 DISQUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE TRAININGCOURSE

Candidates who were admitted to an earlier course at the NationalDefence Academy or to the 10 + 2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy but were removed therefrom for lack of officer-like qualities or ondisciplinary grounds will not be admitted to the Academy

Candidates who were previously withdrawn from the NationalDefence Academy or Indian Naval Academy on medical grounds or left theabove Academy voluntarily are however eligible for admission to theAcademy provided they satisfy the medical and other prescribed conditions

11 NO REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATURERECEIVED FROM A CANDIDATE AFTER HE HAS SUBMITTED HISAPPLICATION WILL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES

12 The details regarding (a) the scheme and syllabus of the examination(b) guidelines for filling up the online Application Form (c) SpecialInstructions to candidates for objective type tests (d) Physical standards foradmission to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy and (e)

Brief particulars of the service etc for candidates joining the NationalDefence Academy and Naval Academy are given in Appendices I II III IVand V respectively

(Sanjay Mehrishi) Joint Secretary

Union Public Service Commission

APPENDIX-I

(The Scheme and Syllabus of Examination)

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A SCHEME OF EXAMINATION1 The subjects of the written examination the time allowed and themaximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows mdash

Subject Code Duration MaximumMarks

Mathematics 01 2frac12 Hours 300General Ability Test 02 2frac12 Hours 600

Total 900

SSB TestInterview 900

2 THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVETYPE QUESTIONS ONLY THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OFMATHEMATICS AND PART ldquoBrdquo OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BESET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH

3 In the question papers wherever necessary questions involving themetric system of Weights and Measures only will be set

4 Candidates must write the papers in their own hand In nocircumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers forthem

5 The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all thesubjects at the examination

6 The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical orlogarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets) Theyshould not therefore bring the same inside the Examination Hall

B SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION

PAPER-IMATHEMATICS

(Code No 01)(Maximum Marks-300)

1

ALGEBRA

Concept of set operations on sets Venn diagramsDe Morgan laws Cartesian product relation equivalence relation

Representation of real numbers on a line Complex numbersmdashbasicproperties modulus argument cube roots of unity Binary system ofnumbers Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system andvice-versa Arithmetic Geometric and Harmonic progressions Quadraticequations with real coefficients Solution of linear inequations of twovariables by graphs Permutation and Combination Binomial theorem and itsapplications Logarithms and their applications

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2 MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS

Types of matrices operations on matrices Determinant of a matrix basicproperties of determinants Adjoint and inverse of a square matrixApplications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or threeunknowns by Cramerrsquos rule and by Matrix Method

3 TRIGONOMETRY

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians Trigonometricalratios Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae Multiple andSub-multiple angles Inverse trigonometric functions Applications-Heightand distance properties of triangles

4 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system Distance formula Equationof a line in various forms Angle between two lines Distance of a point from aline Equation of a circle in standard and in general form Standard forms ofparabola ellipse and hyperbola Eccentricity and axis of a conic Point in athree dimensional space distance between two points Direction Cosines anddirection ratios Equation two points Direction Cosines and direction ratiosEquation of a plane and a line in various forms Angle between two lines andangle between two planes Equation of a sphere

5 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Concept of a real valued functionndashdomain range and graph of afunction Composite functions one to one onto and inverse functions Notionof limit Standard limitsmdashexamples Continuity of functionsmdashexamplesalgebraic operations on continuous functions Derivative of function at apoint geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivativemdashapplicationsDerivatives of sum product and quotient of functions derivative of afunction with respect to another function derivative of a composite functionSecond order derivatives Increasing and decreasing functions Application ofderivatives in problems of maxima and minima

6 INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Integration as inverse of differentiation integration by substitutionand by parts standard integrals involving algebraic expressionstrigonometric exponential and hyperbolic functions Evaluation of definiteintegralsmdashdetermination of areas of plane regions bounded by curvesmdashapplications

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation formationof a differential equation by examples General and particular solution of adifferential equations solution of first order and first degree differential

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equations of various typesmdashexamples Application in problems of growthand decay

7 VECTOR ALGEBRA

Vectors in two and three dimensions magnitude and direction of avector Unit and null vectors addition of vectors scalar multiplication of a

vector scalar product or dot product of two vectors Vector product or crossproduct of two vectors Applicationsmdashwork done by a force and moment of aforce and in geometrical problems

8 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Statistics Classification of data Frequency distribution cumulativefrequency distributionmdashexamples Graphical representationmdashHistogram PieChart frequency polygonmdashexamples Measures of Central tendencymdashMeanmedian and mode Variance and standard deviationmdashdetermination and

comparison Correlation and regression

Probability Random experiment outcomes and associated sample spaceevents mutually exclusive and exhaustive events impossible and certainevents Union and Intersection of events Complementary elementary andcomposite events Definition of probabilitymdashclassical and statisticalmdashexamples Elementary theorems on probabilitymdashsimple problemsConditional probability Bayesrsquo theoremmdashsimple problems Random variableas function on a sample space Binomial distribution examples of randomexperiments giving rise to Binominal distribution

PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST

(Code No 02)(Maximum Marksmdash600)

Part lsquoArsquomdashENGLISH (Maximum Marksmdash200)

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidatersquosunderstanding of English and workman like use of words The syllabuscovers various aspects like Grammar and usage vocabulary comprehension

and cohesion in extended text to test the candidatersquos proficiency in English

Part lsquoBrsquomdashGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marksmdash400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover thesubjects Physics Chemistry General Science Social Studies Geography andCurrent Events

- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scopeof these subjects included in this paper The topics mentioned are not to beregarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not

specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked Candidatersquosanswers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understandingof the subject

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Section lsquoArsquo (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter Mass Weight VolumeDensity and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes Pressure Barometer

Motion of objects Velocity and Acceleration Newtonrsquos Laws of

Motion Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability andEquilibrium of bodies Gravitation elementary ideas of work Power andEnergy

Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat change ofState and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat

Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments

Rectilinear propagation of Light Reflection and refractionSpherical mirrors and Lenses Human Eye

Natural and Artificial Magnets Properties of a Magnet Earth as a Magnet

Static and Current Electricity conductors and Non-conductorsOhmrsquos Law Simple Electrical Circuits Heating Lighting and Magnetic effectsof Current Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary CellsUse of X-Rays

General Principles in the working of the following

Simple Pendulum Simple Pulleys Siphon Levers Balloon PumpsHydrometer Pressure Cooker Thermos Flask Gramophone TelegraphsTelephone Periscope Telescope Microscope Marinerrsquos Compass LighteningConductors Safety Fuses

Section lsquoBrsquo (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes Elements Mixtures andCompounds Symbols Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law ofChemical Combination (excluding problems) Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide Oxidation and Reduction

Acids bases and salts

Carbonmdashdifferent forms

FertilizersmdashNatural and Artificial

Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap Glass Ink Paper

Cement Paints Safety Matches and Gun-Powder

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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For candidates with Army as first choicemdashArmy Headquarters AGrsquos BranchRTG (NDA Entry) West Block-III Wing-1 RK Puram New Delhi ndash 110 066Phone No 26175473 or wwwjoinindianarmynicin

For candidates with NavyNaval Academy as first choicemdashNavalHeadquarters Directorate of Manpower amp Recruitment OI amp R SectionRoom No 204 lsquoCrsquo Wing Sena Bhavan New Delhi-110011 Phone No23010097Email officer-navynicin or wwwjoinindiannavygovin For candidates with Air Force as first choicemdashAir Headquarters Directorateof Personnel (Officers) PO 3 (A) Room No 17 lsquoJrsquo Block Opp Vayu BhawanMotilal Nehru Marg New Delhi-110106 Phone No 23010231 Extn 79737646or wwwcareerairforcenicin

Candidates are required to report for SSB interview on the date intimated tothem in the call up letter for interview Requests for postponing interview willonly be considered in exceptional circumstances and that too if it isadministratively convenient for which Army Headquarters will be the soledeciding authority Such requests should be addressed to the AdministrativeOfficer of the Selection Centre from where the call letter for interview hasbeen received No action will be taken on letters received by ArmyNavyAirHQs SSB interview for the candidates qualified in the written examinationwill be held during the months of September 2016 to October 2016 or assuitable to Recruiting Directorate For all queries regarding Merit list joininginstructions and any other relevant information regarding selection processplease visit our website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

9 ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF THE WRITTENEXAMINATION INTERVIEW OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATESANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL RESULTS AND ADMISSION TO THETRAINING COURSES OF THE FINALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES

The Union Public Service Commission shall prepare a list of candidates whoobtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as fixed bythe Commission at their discretion Such candidates shall appear before aServices Selection Board for Intelligence and Personality Test wherecandidates for the ArmyNavy wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet EntryScheme of Indian Naval Academy will be assessed on Officers Potentialityand those for the Air Force in Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS)and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) and for OfficersPotentiality PABT applicable to candidates with Air Force as First choicewould also be conducted for all SSB qualified candidates with one of thechoice as Air Force subject to their eligibility and if they are so willing

TWO-STAGE SELECTION PROCEDURE

Two-stage selection procedure based on Psychological Aptitude Test andIntelligence Test has been introduced at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards All the candidates will be put to stage-one

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test on first day of reporting at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards Only those candidates who qualify at stageone will be admitted to the second stageremaining tests Those candidateswho qualify stage II will be required to submit the Original Certificates alongwith one photocopy each of (i) Original Matriculation pass certificate orequivalent in support of date of birth (ii) Original 10+2 pass certificate orequivalent in support of educational qualification

Candidates who appear before the Services Selection Board and undergo thetest there will do so at their own risk and will not be entitled to claim anycompensation or other relief from Government in respect of any injury whichthey may sustain in the course of or as a result of any of the tests given tothem at the Services Selection Board whether due to the negligence of anyperson or otherwise Parents or guardians of the candidates will be requiredto sign a certificate to this effect

To be acceptable candidates for the ArmyNavyNaval Academy and AirForce should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i) Writtenexamination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion and (ii) OfficerPotentiality Test as fixed by the Services Selection Board at their discretionOver and above candidates for the Air Force and all the SSB qualifiedcandidates as per their willingness eligibility and preference for Air Forceshould separately qualify the PABT

Subject to these conditions the qualified candidates will then be placed in asingle combined list on the basis of total marks secured by them in theWritten Examination and the Services Selection Board Tests The finalallocationselection for admission to the Army Navy Air Force of theNational Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy will be made upto the number of vacancies available subject toeligibility medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates Thecandidates who are eligible to be admitted to multiple ServicesCourses willbe considered for allocationselection with reference to their order orpreferences and in the event of their final allocation selection to oneServiceCourse they will not be considered for admission to other remainingServicesCourses

NB EVERY CANDIDATE FOR THE AIR FORCE IS GIVENCOMPUTERISED PILOT SELECTION SYSTEM (CPSS) AND PILOTAPTITUDE TEST (WHICH FORMS THE WHOLE PAB TEST) ONLYONCE THE GRADE SECURED BY HIM AT THE FIRST TEST WILLTHEREFORE HOLD GOOD FOR EVERY SUBSEQUENT INTERVIEW HEHAS WITH THE AIR FORCE SELECTION BOARD A CANDIDATE

WHO FAILS IN THE FIRST PILOT APTITUDE TEST CANNOT APPLYFOR ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMYEXAMINATION FOR THE AIR FORCE WING OR GENERAL DUTIES(PILOT) BRANCH OR NAVAL AIR ARM

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Candidates who have been given the Computerised Pilot Selection System(CPSS) and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) for anyprevious NDA course should submit their application for this examinationfor the Air Force Wing only if they have been notified as having qualified inthe Pilot Aptitude Test

The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination toindividual candidates shall be decided by the Commission at their discretionand the Commission will not enter into correspondence with them regardingthe result

Success in the examination confers no right of admission to the Academy Acandidate must satisfy the appointing authority that he is suitable in allrespects for admission to the Academy

10 DISQUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE TRAININGCOURSE

Candidates who were admitted to an earlier course at the NationalDefence Academy or to the 10 + 2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy but were removed therefrom for lack of officer-like qualities or ondisciplinary grounds will not be admitted to the Academy

Candidates who were previously withdrawn from the NationalDefence Academy or Indian Naval Academy on medical grounds or left theabove Academy voluntarily are however eligible for admission to theAcademy provided they satisfy the medical and other prescribed conditions

11 NO REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATURERECEIVED FROM A CANDIDATE AFTER HE HAS SUBMITTED HISAPPLICATION WILL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES

12 The details regarding (a) the scheme and syllabus of the examination(b) guidelines for filling up the online Application Form (c) SpecialInstructions to candidates for objective type tests (d) Physical standards foradmission to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy and (e)

Brief particulars of the service etc for candidates joining the NationalDefence Academy and Naval Academy are given in Appendices I II III IVand V respectively

(Sanjay Mehrishi) Joint Secretary

Union Public Service Commission

APPENDIX-I

(The Scheme and Syllabus of Examination)

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A SCHEME OF EXAMINATION1 The subjects of the written examination the time allowed and themaximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows mdash

Subject Code Duration MaximumMarks

Mathematics 01 2frac12 Hours 300General Ability Test 02 2frac12 Hours 600

Total 900

SSB TestInterview 900

2 THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVETYPE QUESTIONS ONLY THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OFMATHEMATICS AND PART ldquoBrdquo OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BESET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH

3 In the question papers wherever necessary questions involving themetric system of Weights and Measures only will be set

4 Candidates must write the papers in their own hand In nocircumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers forthem

5 The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all thesubjects at the examination

6 The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical orlogarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets) Theyshould not therefore bring the same inside the Examination Hall

B SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION

PAPER-IMATHEMATICS

(Code No 01)(Maximum Marks-300)

1

ALGEBRA

Concept of set operations on sets Venn diagramsDe Morgan laws Cartesian product relation equivalence relation

Representation of real numbers on a line Complex numbersmdashbasicproperties modulus argument cube roots of unity Binary system ofnumbers Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system andvice-versa Arithmetic Geometric and Harmonic progressions Quadraticequations with real coefficients Solution of linear inequations of twovariables by graphs Permutation and Combination Binomial theorem and itsapplications Logarithms and their applications

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2 MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS

Types of matrices operations on matrices Determinant of a matrix basicproperties of determinants Adjoint and inverse of a square matrixApplications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or threeunknowns by Cramerrsquos rule and by Matrix Method

3 TRIGONOMETRY

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians Trigonometricalratios Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae Multiple andSub-multiple angles Inverse trigonometric functions Applications-Heightand distance properties of triangles

4 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system Distance formula Equationof a line in various forms Angle between two lines Distance of a point from aline Equation of a circle in standard and in general form Standard forms ofparabola ellipse and hyperbola Eccentricity and axis of a conic Point in athree dimensional space distance between two points Direction Cosines anddirection ratios Equation two points Direction Cosines and direction ratiosEquation of a plane and a line in various forms Angle between two lines andangle between two planes Equation of a sphere

5 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Concept of a real valued functionndashdomain range and graph of afunction Composite functions one to one onto and inverse functions Notionof limit Standard limitsmdashexamples Continuity of functionsmdashexamplesalgebraic operations on continuous functions Derivative of function at apoint geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivativemdashapplicationsDerivatives of sum product and quotient of functions derivative of afunction with respect to another function derivative of a composite functionSecond order derivatives Increasing and decreasing functions Application ofderivatives in problems of maxima and minima

6 INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Integration as inverse of differentiation integration by substitutionand by parts standard integrals involving algebraic expressionstrigonometric exponential and hyperbolic functions Evaluation of definiteintegralsmdashdetermination of areas of plane regions bounded by curvesmdashapplications

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation formationof a differential equation by examples General and particular solution of adifferential equations solution of first order and first degree differential

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equations of various typesmdashexamples Application in problems of growthand decay

7 VECTOR ALGEBRA

Vectors in two and three dimensions magnitude and direction of avector Unit and null vectors addition of vectors scalar multiplication of a

vector scalar product or dot product of two vectors Vector product or crossproduct of two vectors Applicationsmdashwork done by a force and moment of aforce and in geometrical problems

8 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Statistics Classification of data Frequency distribution cumulativefrequency distributionmdashexamples Graphical representationmdashHistogram PieChart frequency polygonmdashexamples Measures of Central tendencymdashMeanmedian and mode Variance and standard deviationmdashdetermination and

comparison Correlation and regression

Probability Random experiment outcomes and associated sample spaceevents mutually exclusive and exhaustive events impossible and certainevents Union and Intersection of events Complementary elementary andcomposite events Definition of probabilitymdashclassical and statisticalmdashexamples Elementary theorems on probabilitymdashsimple problemsConditional probability Bayesrsquo theoremmdashsimple problems Random variableas function on a sample space Binomial distribution examples of randomexperiments giving rise to Binominal distribution

PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST

(Code No 02)(Maximum Marksmdash600)

Part lsquoArsquomdashENGLISH (Maximum Marksmdash200)

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidatersquosunderstanding of English and workman like use of words The syllabuscovers various aspects like Grammar and usage vocabulary comprehension

and cohesion in extended text to test the candidatersquos proficiency in English

Part lsquoBrsquomdashGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marksmdash400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover thesubjects Physics Chemistry General Science Social Studies Geography andCurrent Events

- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scopeof these subjects included in this paper The topics mentioned are not to beregarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not

specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked Candidatersquosanswers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understandingof the subject

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Section lsquoArsquo (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter Mass Weight VolumeDensity and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes Pressure Barometer

Motion of objects Velocity and Acceleration Newtonrsquos Laws of

Motion Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability andEquilibrium of bodies Gravitation elementary ideas of work Power andEnergy

Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat change ofState and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat

Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments

Rectilinear propagation of Light Reflection and refractionSpherical mirrors and Lenses Human Eye

Natural and Artificial Magnets Properties of a Magnet Earth as a Magnet

Static and Current Electricity conductors and Non-conductorsOhmrsquos Law Simple Electrical Circuits Heating Lighting and Magnetic effectsof Current Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary CellsUse of X-Rays

General Principles in the working of the following

Simple Pendulum Simple Pulleys Siphon Levers Balloon PumpsHydrometer Pressure Cooker Thermos Flask Gramophone TelegraphsTelephone Periscope Telescope Microscope Marinerrsquos Compass LighteningConductors Safety Fuses

Section lsquoBrsquo (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes Elements Mixtures andCompounds Symbols Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law ofChemical Combination (excluding problems) Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide Oxidation and Reduction

Acids bases and salts

Carbonmdashdifferent forms

FertilizersmdashNatural and Artificial

Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap Glass Ink Paper

Cement Paints Safety Matches and Gun-Powder

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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test on first day of reporting at Selection CentresAir Force SelectionBoardsNaval Selection Boards Only those candidates who qualify at stageone will be admitted to the second stageremaining tests Those candidateswho qualify stage II will be required to submit the Original Certificates alongwith one photocopy each of (i) Original Matriculation pass certificate orequivalent in support of date of birth (ii) Original 10+2 pass certificate orequivalent in support of educational qualification

Candidates who appear before the Services Selection Board and undergo thetest there will do so at their own risk and will not be entitled to claim anycompensation or other relief from Government in respect of any injury whichthey may sustain in the course of or as a result of any of the tests given tothem at the Services Selection Board whether due to the negligence of anyperson or otherwise Parents or guardians of the candidates will be requiredto sign a certificate to this effect

To be acceptable candidates for the ArmyNavyNaval Academy and AirForce should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i) Writtenexamination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion and (ii) OfficerPotentiality Test as fixed by the Services Selection Board at their discretionOver and above candidates for the Air Force and all the SSB qualifiedcandidates as per their willingness eligibility and preference for Air Forceshould separately qualify the PABT

Subject to these conditions the qualified candidates will then be placed in asingle combined list on the basis of total marks secured by them in theWritten Examination and the Services Selection Board Tests The finalallocationselection for admission to the Army Navy Air Force of theNational Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy will be made upto the number of vacancies available subject toeligibility medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates Thecandidates who are eligible to be admitted to multiple ServicesCourses willbe considered for allocationselection with reference to their order orpreferences and in the event of their final allocation selection to oneServiceCourse they will not be considered for admission to other remainingServicesCourses

NB EVERY CANDIDATE FOR THE AIR FORCE IS GIVENCOMPUTERISED PILOT SELECTION SYSTEM (CPSS) AND PILOTAPTITUDE TEST (WHICH FORMS THE WHOLE PAB TEST) ONLYONCE THE GRADE SECURED BY HIM AT THE FIRST TEST WILLTHEREFORE HOLD GOOD FOR EVERY SUBSEQUENT INTERVIEW HEHAS WITH THE AIR FORCE SELECTION BOARD A CANDIDATE

WHO FAILS IN THE FIRST PILOT APTITUDE TEST CANNOT APPLYFOR ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMYEXAMINATION FOR THE AIR FORCE WING OR GENERAL DUTIES(PILOT) BRANCH OR NAVAL AIR ARM

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Candidates who have been given the Computerised Pilot Selection System(CPSS) and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) for anyprevious NDA course should submit their application for this examinationfor the Air Force Wing only if they have been notified as having qualified inthe Pilot Aptitude Test

The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination toindividual candidates shall be decided by the Commission at their discretionand the Commission will not enter into correspondence with them regardingthe result

Success in the examination confers no right of admission to the Academy Acandidate must satisfy the appointing authority that he is suitable in allrespects for admission to the Academy

10 DISQUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE TRAININGCOURSE

Candidates who were admitted to an earlier course at the NationalDefence Academy or to the 10 + 2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy but were removed therefrom for lack of officer-like qualities or ondisciplinary grounds will not be admitted to the Academy

Candidates who were previously withdrawn from the NationalDefence Academy or Indian Naval Academy on medical grounds or left theabove Academy voluntarily are however eligible for admission to theAcademy provided they satisfy the medical and other prescribed conditions

11 NO REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATURERECEIVED FROM A CANDIDATE AFTER HE HAS SUBMITTED HISAPPLICATION WILL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES

12 The details regarding (a) the scheme and syllabus of the examination(b) guidelines for filling up the online Application Form (c) SpecialInstructions to candidates for objective type tests (d) Physical standards foradmission to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy and (e)

Brief particulars of the service etc for candidates joining the NationalDefence Academy and Naval Academy are given in Appendices I II III IVand V respectively

(Sanjay Mehrishi) Joint Secretary

Union Public Service Commission

APPENDIX-I

(The Scheme and Syllabus of Examination)

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A SCHEME OF EXAMINATION1 The subjects of the written examination the time allowed and themaximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows mdash

Subject Code Duration MaximumMarks

Mathematics 01 2frac12 Hours 300General Ability Test 02 2frac12 Hours 600

Total 900

SSB TestInterview 900

2 THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVETYPE QUESTIONS ONLY THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OFMATHEMATICS AND PART ldquoBrdquo OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BESET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH

3 In the question papers wherever necessary questions involving themetric system of Weights and Measures only will be set

4 Candidates must write the papers in their own hand In nocircumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers forthem

5 The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all thesubjects at the examination

6 The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical orlogarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets) Theyshould not therefore bring the same inside the Examination Hall

B SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION

PAPER-IMATHEMATICS

(Code No 01)(Maximum Marks-300)

1

ALGEBRA

Concept of set operations on sets Venn diagramsDe Morgan laws Cartesian product relation equivalence relation

Representation of real numbers on a line Complex numbersmdashbasicproperties modulus argument cube roots of unity Binary system ofnumbers Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system andvice-versa Arithmetic Geometric and Harmonic progressions Quadraticequations with real coefficients Solution of linear inequations of twovariables by graphs Permutation and Combination Binomial theorem and itsapplications Logarithms and their applications

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2 MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS

Types of matrices operations on matrices Determinant of a matrix basicproperties of determinants Adjoint and inverse of a square matrixApplications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or threeunknowns by Cramerrsquos rule and by Matrix Method

3 TRIGONOMETRY

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians Trigonometricalratios Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae Multiple andSub-multiple angles Inverse trigonometric functions Applications-Heightand distance properties of triangles

4 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system Distance formula Equationof a line in various forms Angle between two lines Distance of a point from aline Equation of a circle in standard and in general form Standard forms ofparabola ellipse and hyperbola Eccentricity and axis of a conic Point in athree dimensional space distance between two points Direction Cosines anddirection ratios Equation two points Direction Cosines and direction ratiosEquation of a plane and a line in various forms Angle between two lines andangle between two planes Equation of a sphere

5 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Concept of a real valued functionndashdomain range and graph of afunction Composite functions one to one onto and inverse functions Notionof limit Standard limitsmdashexamples Continuity of functionsmdashexamplesalgebraic operations on continuous functions Derivative of function at apoint geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivativemdashapplicationsDerivatives of sum product and quotient of functions derivative of afunction with respect to another function derivative of a composite functionSecond order derivatives Increasing and decreasing functions Application ofderivatives in problems of maxima and minima

6 INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Integration as inverse of differentiation integration by substitutionand by parts standard integrals involving algebraic expressionstrigonometric exponential and hyperbolic functions Evaluation of definiteintegralsmdashdetermination of areas of plane regions bounded by curvesmdashapplications

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation formationof a differential equation by examples General and particular solution of adifferential equations solution of first order and first degree differential

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equations of various typesmdashexamples Application in problems of growthand decay

7 VECTOR ALGEBRA

Vectors in two and three dimensions magnitude and direction of avector Unit and null vectors addition of vectors scalar multiplication of a

vector scalar product or dot product of two vectors Vector product or crossproduct of two vectors Applicationsmdashwork done by a force and moment of aforce and in geometrical problems

8 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Statistics Classification of data Frequency distribution cumulativefrequency distributionmdashexamples Graphical representationmdashHistogram PieChart frequency polygonmdashexamples Measures of Central tendencymdashMeanmedian and mode Variance and standard deviationmdashdetermination and

comparison Correlation and regression

Probability Random experiment outcomes and associated sample spaceevents mutually exclusive and exhaustive events impossible and certainevents Union and Intersection of events Complementary elementary andcomposite events Definition of probabilitymdashclassical and statisticalmdashexamples Elementary theorems on probabilitymdashsimple problemsConditional probability Bayesrsquo theoremmdashsimple problems Random variableas function on a sample space Binomial distribution examples of randomexperiments giving rise to Binominal distribution

PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST

(Code No 02)(Maximum Marksmdash600)

Part lsquoArsquomdashENGLISH (Maximum Marksmdash200)

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidatersquosunderstanding of English and workman like use of words The syllabuscovers various aspects like Grammar and usage vocabulary comprehension

and cohesion in extended text to test the candidatersquos proficiency in English

Part lsquoBrsquomdashGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marksmdash400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover thesubjects Physics Chemistry General Science Social Studies Geography andCurrent Events

- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scopeof these subjects included in this paper The topics mentioned are not to beregarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not

specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked Candidatersquosanswers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understandingof the subject

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Section lsquoArsquo (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter Mass Weight VolumeDensity and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes Pressure Barometer

Motion of objects Velocity and Acceleration Newtonrsquos Laws of

Motion Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability andEquilibrium of bodies Gravitation elementary ideas of work Power andEnergy

Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat change ofState and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat

Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments

Rectilinear propagation of Light Reflection and refractionSpherical mirrors and Lenses Human Eye

Natural and Artificial Magnets Properties of a Magnet Earth as a Magnet

Static and Current Electricity conductors and Non-conductorsOhmrsquos Law Simple Electrical Circuits Heating Lighting and Magnetic effectsof Current Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary CellsUse of X-Rays

General Principles in the working of the following

Simple Pendulum Simple Pulleys Siphon Levers Balloon PumpsHydrometer Pressure Cooker Thermos Flask Gramophone TelegraphsTelephone Periscope Telescope Microscope Marinerrsquos Compass LighteningConductors Safety Fuses

Section lsquoBrsquo (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes Elements Mixtures andCompounds Symbols Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law ofChemical Combination (excluding problems) Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide Oxidation and Reduction

Acids bases and salts

Carbonmdashdifferent forms

FertilizersmdashNatural and Artificial

Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap Glass Ink Paper

Cement Paints Safety Matches and Gun-Powder

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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Candidates who have been given the Computerised Pilot Selection System(CPSS) and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) for anyprevious NDA course should submit their application for this examinationfor the Air Force Wing only if they have been notified as having qualified inthe Pilot Aptitude Test

The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination toindividual candidates shall be decided by the Commission at their discretionand the Commission will not enter into correspondence with them regardingthe result

Success in the examination confers no right of admission to the Academy Acandidate must satisfy the appointing authority that he is suitable in allrespects for admission to the Academy

10 DISQUALIFICATION FOR ADMISSION TO THE TRAININGCOURSE

Candidates who were admitted to an earlier course at the NationalDefence Academy or to the 10 + 2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy but were removed therefrom for lack of officer-like qualities or ondisciplinary grounds will not be admitted to the Academy

Candidates who were previously withdrawn from the NationalDefence Academy or Indian Naval Academy on medical grounds or left theabove Academy voluntarily are however eligible for admission to theAcademy provided they satisfy the medical and other prescribed conditions

11 NO REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWAL OF CANDIDATURERECEIVED FROM A CANDIDATE AFTER HE HAS SUBMITTED HISAPPLICATION WILL BE ENTERTAINED UNDER ANYCIRCUMSTANCES

12 The details regarding (a) the scheme and syllabus of the examination(b) guidelines for filling up the online Application Form (c) SpecialInstructions to candidates for objective type tests (d) Physical standards foradmission to the National Defence Academy and Naval Academy and (e)

Brief particulars of the service etc for candidates joining the NationalDefence Academy and Naval Academy are given in Appendices I II III IVand V respectively

(Sanjay Mehrishi) Joint Secretary

Union Public Service Commission

APPENDIX-I

(The Scheme and Syllabus of Examination)

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A SCHEME OF EXAMINATION1 The subjects of the written examination the time allowed and themaximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows mdash

Subject Code Duration MaximumMarks

Mathematics 01 2frac12 Hours 300General Ability Test 02 2frac12 Hours 600

Total 900

SSB TestInterview 900

2 THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVETYPE QUESTIONS ONLY THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OFMATHEMATICS AND PART ldquoBrdquo OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BESET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH

3 In the question papers wherever necessary questions involving themetric system of Weights and Measures only will be set

4 Candidates must write the papers in their own hand In nocircumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers forthem

5 The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all thesubjects at the examination

6 The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical orlogarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets) Theyshould not therefore bring the same inside the Examination Hall

B SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION

PAPER-IMATHEMATICS

(Code No 01)(Maximum Marks-300)

1

ALGEBRA

Concept of set operations on sets Venn diagramsDe Morgan laws Cartesian product relation equivalence relation

Representation of real numbers on a line Complex numbersmdashbasicproperties modulus argument cube roots of unity Binary system ofnumbers Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system andvice-versa Arithmetic Geometric and Harmonic progressions Quadraticequations with real coefficients Solution of linear inequations of twovariables by graphs Permutation and Combination Binomial theorem and itsapplications Logarithms and their applications

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2 MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS

Types of matrices operations on matrices Determinant of a matrix basicproperties of determinants Adjoint and inverse of a square matrixApplications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or threeunknowns by Cramerrsquos rule and by Matrix Method

3 TRIGONOMETRY

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians Trigonometricalratios Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae Multiple andSub-multiple angles Inverse trigonometric functions Applications-Heightand distance properties of triangles

4 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system Distance formula Equationof a line in various forms Angle between two lines Distance of a point from aline Equation of a circle in standard and in general form Standard forms ofparabola ellipse and hyperbola Eccentricity and axis of a conic Point in athree dimensional space distance between two points Direction Cosines anddirection ratios Equation two points Direction Cosines and direction ratiosEquation of a plane and a line in various forms Angle between two lines andangle between two planes Equation of a sphere

5 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Concept of a real valued functionndashdomain range and graph of afunction Composite functions one to one onto and inverse functions Notionof limit Standard limitsmdashexamples Continuity of functionsmdashexamplesalgebraic operations on continuous functions Derivative of function at apoint geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivativemdashapplicationsDerivatives of sum product and quotient of functions derivative of afunction with respect to another function derivative of a composite functionSecond order derivatives Increasing and decreasing functions Application ofderivatives in problems of maxima and minima

6 INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Integration as inverse of differentiation integration by substitutionand by parts standard integrals involving algebraic expressionstrigonometric exponential and hyperbolic functions Evaluation of definiteintegralsmdashdetermination of areas of plane regions bounded by curvesmdashapplications

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation formationof a differential equation by examples General and particular solution of adifferential equations solution of first order and first degree differential

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equations of various typesmdashexamples Application in problems of growthand decay

7 VECTOR ALGEBRA

Vectors in two and three dimensions magnitude and direction of avector Unit and null vectors addition of vectors scalar multiplication of a

vector scalar product or dot product of two vectors Vector product or crossproduct of two vectors Applicationsmdashwork done by a force and moment of aforce and in geometrical problems

8 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Statistics Classification of data Frequency distribution cumulativefrequency distributionmdashexamples Graphical representationmdashHistogram PieChart frequency polygonmdashexamples Measures of Central tendencymdashMeanmedian and mode Variance and standard deviationmdashdetermination and

comparison Correlation and regression

Probability Random experiment outcomes and associated sample spaceevents mutually exclusive and exhaustive events impossible and certainevents Union and Intersection of events Complementary elementary andcomposite events Definition of probabilitymdashclassical and statisticalmdashexamples Elementary theorems on probabilitymdashsimple problemsConditional probability Bayesrsquo theoremmdashsimple problems Random variableas function on a sample space Binomial distribution examples of randomexperiments giving rise to Binominal distribution

PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST

(Code No 02)(Maximum Marksmdash600)

Part lsquoArsquomdashENGLISH (Maximum Marksmdash200)

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidatersquosunderstanding of English and workman like use of words The syllabuscovers various aspects like Grammar and usage vocabulary comprehension

and cohesion in extended text to test the candidatersquos proficiency in English

Part lsquoBrsquomdashGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marksmdash400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover thesubjects Physics Chemistry General Science Social Studies Geography andCurrent Events

- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scopeof these subjects included in this paper The topics mentioned are not to beregarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not

specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked Candidatersquosanswers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understandingof the subject

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Section lsquoArsquo (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter Mass Weight VolumeDensity and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes Pressure Barometer

Motion of objects Velocity and Acceleration Newtonrsquos Laws of

Motion Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability andEquilibrium of bodies Gravitation elementary ideas of work Power andEnergy

Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat change ofState and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat

Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments

Rectilinear propagation of Light Reflection and refractionSpherical mirrors and Lenses Human Eye

Natural and Artificial Magnets Properties of a Magnet Earth as a Magnet

Static and Current Electricity conductors and Non-conductorsOhmrsquos Law Simple Electrical Circuits Heating Lighting and Magnetic effectsof Current Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary CellsUse of X-Rays

General Principles in the working of the following

Simple Pendulum Simple Pulleys Siphon Levers Balloon PumpsHydrometer Pressure Cooker Thermos Flask Gramophone TelegraphsTelephone Periscope Telescope Microscope Marinerrsquos Compass LighteningConductors Safety Fuses

Section lsquoBrsquo (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes Elements Mixtures andCompounds Symbols Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law ofChemical Combination (excluding problems) Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide Oxidation and Reduction

Acids bases and salts

Carbonmdashdifferent forms

FertilizersmdashNatural and Artificial

Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap Glass Ink Paper

Cement Paints Safety Matches and Gun-Powder

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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A SCHEME OF EXAMINATION1 The subjects of the written examination the time allowed and themaximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows mdash

Subject Code Duration MaximumMarks

Mathematics 01 2frac12 Hours 300General Ability Test 02 2frac12 Hours 600

Total 900

SSB TestInterview 900

2 THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVETYPE QUESTIONS ONLY THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OFMATHEMATICS AND PART ldquoBrdquo OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BESET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH

3 In the question papers wherever necessary questions involving themetric system of Weights and Measures only will be set

4 Candidates must write the papers in their own hand In nocircumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers forthem

5 The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all thesubjects at the examination

6 The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical orlogarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets) Theyshould not therefore bring the same inside the Examination Hall

B SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION

PAPER-IMATHEMATICS

(Code No 01)(Maximum Marks-300)

1

ALGEBRA

Concept of set operations on sets Venn diagramsDe Morgan laws Cartesian product relation equivalence relation

Representation of real numbers on a line Complex numbersmdashbasicproperties modulus argument cube roots of unity Binary system ofnumbers Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system andvice-versa Arithmetic Geometric and Harmonic progressions Quadraticequations with real coefficients Solution of linear inequations of twovariables by graphs Permutation and Combination Binomial theorem and itsapplications Logarithms and their applications

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2 MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS

Types of matrices operations on matrices Determinant of a matrix basicproperties of determinants Adjoint and inverse of a square matrixApplications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or threeunknowns by Cramerrsquos rule and by Matrix Method

3 TRIGONOMETRY

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians Trigonometricalratios Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae Multiple andSub-multiple angles Inverse trigonometric functions Applications-Heightand distance properties of triangles

4 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system Distance formula Equationof a line in various forms Angle between two lines Distance of a point from aline Equation of a circle in standard and in general form Standard forms ofparabola ellipse and hyperbola Eccentricity and axis of a conic Point in athree dimensional space distance between two points Direction Cosines anddirection ratios Equation two points Direction Cosines and direction ratiosEquation of a plane and a line in various forms Angle between two lines andangle between two planes Equation of a sphere

5 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Concept of a real valued functionndashdomain range and graph of afunction Composite functions one to one onto and inverse functions Notionof limit Standard limitsmdashexamples Continuity of functionsmdashexamplesalgebraic operations on continuous functions Derivative of function at apoint geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivativemdashapplicationsDerivatives of sum product and quotient of functions derivative of afunction with respect to another function derivative of a composite functionSecond order derivatives Increasing and decreasing functions Application ofderivatives in problems of maxima and minima

6 INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Integration as inverse of differentiation integration by substitutionand by parts standard integrals involving algebraic expressionstrigonometric exponential and hyperbolic functions Evaluation of definiteintegralsmdashdetermination of areas of plane regions bounded by curvesmdashapplications

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation formationof a differential equation by examples General and particular solution of adifferential equations solution of first order and first degree differential

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equations of various typesmdashexamples Application in problems of growthand decay

7 VECTOR ALGEBRA

Vectors in two and three dimensions magnitude and direction of avector Unit and null vectors addition of vectors scalar multiplication of a

vector scalar product or dot product of two vectors Vector product or crossproduct of two vectors Applicationsmdashwork done by a force and moment of aforce and in geometrical problems

8 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Statistics Classification of data Frequency distribution cumulativefrequency distributionmdashexamples Graphical representationmdashHistogram PieChart frequency polygonmdashexamples Measures of Central tendencymdashMeanmedian and mode Variance and standard deviationmdashdetermination and

comparison Correlation and regression

Probability Random experiment outcomes and associated sample spaceevents mutually exclusive and exhaustive events impossible and certainevents Union and Intersection of events Complementary elementary andcomposite events Definition of probabilitymdashclassical and statisticalmdashexamples Elementary theorems on probabilitymdashsimple problemsConditional probability Bayesrsquo theoremmdashsimple problems Random variableas function on a sample space Binomial distribution examples of randomexperiments giving rise to Binominal distribution

PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST

(Code No 02)(Maximum Marksmdash600)

Part lsquoArsquomdashENGLISH (Maximum Marksmdash200)

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidatersquosunderstanding of English and workman like use of words The syllabuscovers various aspects like Grammar and usage vocabulary comprehension

and cohesion in extended text to test the candidatersquos proficiency in English

Part lsquoBrsquomdashGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marksmdash400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover thesubjects Physics Chemistry General Science Social Studies Geography andCurrent Events

- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scopeof these subjects included in this paper The topics mentioned are not to beregarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not

specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked Candidatersquosanswers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understandingof the subject

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Section lsquoArsquo (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter Mass Weight VolumeDensity and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes Pressure Barometer

Motion of objects Velocity and Acceleration Newtonrsquos Laws of

Motion Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability andEquilibrium of bodies Gravitation elementary ideas of work Power andEnergy

Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat change ofState and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat

Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments

Rectilinear propagation of Light Reflection and refractionSpherical mirrors and Lenses Human Eye

Natural and Artificial Magnets Properties of a Magnet Earth as a Magnet

Static and Current Electricity conductors and Non-conductorsOhmrsquos Law Simple Electrical Circuits Heating Lighting and Magnetic effectsof Current Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary CellsUse of X-Rays

General Principles in the working of the following

Simple Pendulum Simple Pulleys Siphon Levers Balloon PumpsHydrometer Pressure Cooker Thermos Flask Gramophone TelegraphsTelephone Periscope Telescope Microscope Marinerrsquos Compass LighteningConductors Safety Fuses

Section lsquoBrsquo (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes Elements Mixtures andCompounds Symbols Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law ofChemical Combination (excluding problems) Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide Oxidation and Reduction

Acids bases and salts

Carbonmdashdifferent forms

FertilizersmdashNatural and Artificial

Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap Glass Ink Paper

Cement Paints Safety Matches and Gun-Powder

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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2 MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS

Types of matrices operations on matrices Determinant of a matrix basicproperties of determinants Adjoint and inverse of a square matrixApplications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or threeunknowns by Cramerrsquos rule and by Matrix Method

3 TRIGONOMETRY

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians Trigonometricalratios Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae Multiple andSub-multiple angles Inverse trigonometric functions Applications-Heightand distance properties of triangles

4 ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system Distance formula Equationof a line in various forms Angle between two lines Distance of a point from aline Equation of a circle in standard and in general form Standard forms ofparabola ellipse and hyperbola Eccentricity and axis of a conic Point in athree dimensional space distance between two points Direction Cosines anddirection ratios Equation two points Direction Cosines and direction ratiosEquation of a plane and a line in various forms Angle between two lines andangle between two planes Equation of a sphere

5 DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS

Concept of a real valued functionndashdomain range and graph of afunction Composite functions one to one onto and inverse functions Notionof limit Standard limitsmdashexamples Continuity of functionsmdashexamplesalgebraic operations on continuous functions Derivative of function at apoint geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivativemdashapplicationsDerivatives of sum product and quotient of functions derivative of afunction with respect to another function derivative of a composite functionSecond order derivatives Increasing and decreasing functions Application ofderivatives in problems of maxima and minima

6 INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS

Integration as inverse of differentiation integration by substitutionand by parts standard integrals involving algebraic expressionstrigonometric exponential and hyperbolic functions Evaluation of definiteintegralsmdashdetermination of areas of plane regions bounded by curvesmdashapplications

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation formationof a differential equation by examples General and particular solution of adifferential equations solution of first order and first degree differential

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equations of various typesmdashexamples Application in problems of growthand decay

7 VECTOR ALGEBRA

Vectors in two and three dimensions magnitude and direction of avector Unit and null vectors addition of vectors scalar multiplication of a

vector scalar product or dot product of two vectors Vector product or crossproduct of two vectors Applicationsmdashwork done by a force and moment of aforce and in geometrical problems

8 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Statistics Classification of data Frequency distribution cumulativefrequency distributionmdashexamples Graphical representationmdashHistogram PieChart frequency polygonmdashexamples Measures of Central tendencymdashMeanmedian and mode Variance and standard deviationmdashdetermination and

comparison Correlation and regression

Probability Random experiment outcomes and associated sample spaceevents mutually exclusive and exhaustive events impossible and certainevents Union and Intersection of events Complementary elementary andcomposite events Definition of probabilitymdashclassical and statisticalmdashexamples Elementary theorems on probabilitymdashsimple problemsConditional probability Bayesrsquo theoremmdashsimple problems Random variableas function on a sample space Binomial distribution examples of randomexperiments giving rise to Binominal distribution

PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST

(Code No 02)(Maximum Marksmdash600)

Part lsquoArsquomdashENGLISH (Maximum Marksmdash200)

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidatersquosunderstanding of English and workman like use of words The syllabuscovers various aspects like Grammar and usage vocabulary comprehension

and cohesion in extended text to test the candidatersquos proficiency in English

Part lsquoBrsquomdashGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marksmdash400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover thesubjects Physics Chemistry General Science Social Studies Geography andCurrent Events

- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scopeof these subjects included in this paper The topics mentioned are not to beregarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not

specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked Candidatersquosanswers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understandingof the subject

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Section lsquoArsquo (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter Mass Weight VolumeDensity and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes Pressure Barometer

Motion of objects Velocity and Acceleration Newtonrsquos Laws of

Motion Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability andEquilibrium of bodies Gravitation elementary ideas of work Power andEnergy

Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat change ofState and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat

Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments

Rectilinear propagation of Light Reflection and refractionSpherical mirrors and Lenses Human Eye

Natural and Artificial Magnets Properties of a Magnet Earth as a Magnet

Static and Current Electricity conductors and Non-conductorsOhmrsquos Law Simple Electrical Circuits Heating Lighting and Magnetic effectsof Current Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary CellsUse of X-Rays

General Principles in the working of the following

Simple Pendulum Simple Pulleys Siphon Levers Balloon PumpsHydrometer Pressure Cooker Thermos Flask Gramophone TelegraphsTelephone Periscope Telescope Microscope Marinerrsquos Compass LighteningConductors Safety Fuses

Section lsquoBrsquo (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes Elements Mixtures andCompounds Symbols Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law ofChemical Combination (excluding problems) Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide Oxidation and Reduction

Acids bases and salts

Carbonmdashdifferent forms

FertilizersmdashNatural and Artificial

Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap Glass Ink Paper

Cement Paints Safety Matches and Gun-Powder

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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equations of various typesmdashexamples Application in problems of growthand decay

7 VECTOR ALGEBRA

Vectors in two and three dimensions magnitude and direction of avector Unit and null vectors addition of vectors scalar multiplication of a

vector scalar product or dot product of two vectors Vector product or crossproduct of two vectors Applicationsmdashwork done by a force and moment of aforce and in geometrical problems

8 STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY

Statistics Classification of data Frequency distribution cumulativefrequency distributionmdashexamples Graphical representationmdashHistogram PieChart frequency polygonmdashexamples Measures of Central tendencymdashMeanmedian and mode Variance and standard deviationmdashdetermination and

comparison Correlation and regression

Probability Random experiment outcomes and associated sample spaceevents mutually exclusive and exhaustive events impossible and certainevents Union and Intersection of events Complementary elementary andcomposite events Definition of probabilitymdashclassical and statisticalmdashexamples Elementary theorems on probabilitymdashsimple problemsConditional probability Bayesrsquo theoremmdashsimple problems Random variableas function on a sample space Binomial distribution examples of randomexperiments giving rise to Binominal distribution

PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST

(Code No 02)(Maximum Marksmdash600)

Part lsquoArsquomdashENGLISH (Maximum Marksmdash200)

The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidatersquosunderstanding of English and workman like use of words The syllabuscovers various aspects like Grammar and usage vocabulary comprehension

and cohesion in extended text to test the candidatersquos proficiency in English

Part lsquoBrsquomdashGENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marksmdash400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover thesubjects Physics Chemistry General Science Social Studies Geography andCurrent Events

- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scopeof these subjects included in this paper The topics mentioned are not to beregarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not

specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked Candidatersquosanswers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understandingof the subject

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Section lsquoArsquo (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter Mass Weight VolumeDensity and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes Pressure Barometer

Motion of objects Velocity and Acceleration Newtonrsquos Laws of

Motion Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability andEquilibrium of bodies Gravitation elementary ideas of work Power andEnergy

Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat change ofState and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat

Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments

Rectilinear propagation of Light Reflection and refractionSpherical mirrors and Lenses Human Eye

Natural and Artificial Magnets Properties of a Magnet Earth as a Magnet

Static and Current Electricity conductors and Non-conductorsOhmrsquos Law Simple Electrical Circuits Heating Lighting and Magnetic effectsof Current Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary CellsUse of X-Rays

General Principles in the working of the following

Simple Pendulum Simple Pulleys Siphon Levers Balloon PumpsHydrometer Pressure Cooker Thermos Flask Gramophone TelegraphsTelephone Periscope Telescope Microscope Marinerrsquos Compass LighteningConductors Safety Fuses

Section lsquoBrsquo (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes Elements Mixtures andCompounds Symbols Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law ofChemical Combination (excluding problems) Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide Oxidation and Reduction

Acids bases and salts

Carbonmdashdifferent forms

FertilizersmdashNatural and Artificial

Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap Glass Ink Paper

Cement Paints Safety Matches and Gun-Powder

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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Section lsquoArsquo (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter Mass Weight VolumeDensity and Specific Gravity Principle of Archimedes Pressure Barometer

Motion of objects Velocity and Acceleration Newtonrsquos Laws of

Motion Force and Momentum Parallelogram of Forces Stability andEquilibrium of bodies Gravitation elementary ideas of work Power andEnergy

Effects of Heat Measurement of Temperature and Heat change ofState and Latent Heat Modes of transference of Heat

Sound waves and their properties Simple musical instruments

Rectilinear propagation of Light Reflection and refractionSpherical mirrors and Lenses Human Eye

Natural and Artificial Magnets Properties of a Magnet Earth as a Magnet

Static and Current Electricity conductors and Non-conductorsOhmrsquos Law Simple Electrical Circuits Heating Lighting and Magnetic effectsof Current Measurement of Electrical Power Primary and Secondary CellsUse of X-Rays

General Principles in the working of the following

Simple Pendulum Simple Pulleys Siphon Levers Balloon PumpsHydrometer Pressure Cooker Thermos Flask Gramophone TelegraphsTelephone Periscope Telescope Microscope Marinerrsquos Compass LighteningConductors Safety Fuses

Section lsquoBrsquo (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes Elements Mixtures andCompounds Symbols Formulae and simple Chemical Equations Law ofChemical Combination (excluding problems) Properties of Air and Water

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen Oxygen Nitrogen and

Carbondioxide Oxidation and Reduction

Acids bases and salts

Carbonmdashdifferent forms

FertilizersmdashNatural and Artificial

Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap Glass Ink Paper

Cement Paints Safety Matches and Gun-Powder

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom Atomic Equivalent andMolecular Weights Valency

Section lsquoCrsquo (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living

Basis of LifemdashCells Protoplasms and Tissues

Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals

Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs

Common Epidemics their causes and prevention

FoodmdashSource of Energy for man Constituents of food Balanced Diet

The Solar SystemmdashMeteors and Comets Eclipses

Achievements of Eminent Scientists

Section lsquoDrsquo (History Freedom Movement etc)

A broad survey of Indian History with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation

Freedom Movement in India

Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration

Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India

Panchayati Raj Co-operatives and Community Development

Bhoodan Sarvodaya National Integration and Welfare State Basic Teachingsof Mahatma Gandhi

Forces shaping the modern world Renaissance Exploration and

Discovery War of American Independence French Revolution IndustrialRevolution and Russian Revolution Impact of Science and Technology onSociety Concept of one World United Nations Panchsheel DemocracySocialism and Communism Role of India in the present world

Section lsquoErsquo (Geography)

The Earth its shape and size Lattitudes and Longitudes Concept oftime International Date Line Movements of Earth and their effects

Origin of Earth Rocks and their classification WeatheringmdashMechanical and Chemical Earthquakes and Volcanoes

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its compositionTemperature and Atmospheric Pressure Planetary Winds Cyclones andAnti-cyclones Humidity Condensation and Precipitation Types of ClimateMajor Natural regions of the World

Regional Geography of IndiamdashClimate Natural vegetation Mineraland Power resources location and distribution of agricultural and Industrialactivities

Important Sea ports and main sea land and air routes of India Mainitems of Imports and Exports of India

Section lsquoFrsquo (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in therecent years

Current important world events

Prominent personalitiesmdashboth Indian and International includingthose connected with cultural activities and sports

NOTE

Out of maximum marks assigned to part lsquoBrsquo of this paper questions onSections lsquoArsquo lsquoBrsquo lsquoCrsquo lsquoDrsquo lsquoErsquo and lsquoFrsquo will carry approximately 25 15 1020 20 and 10 weightages respectively

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I andstage II Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appearfor stage II The details are

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are PicturePerception Description Test (PPampDT) The candidates will be shortlistedbased on combination of performance in OIR Test and PPampDT

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview Group Testing Officer Tasks PsychologyTests and the Conference These tests are conducted over 4 days The detailsof these tests are given on the website wwwjoinindianarmynicin

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessorsviz The Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist There are no separate weighage for each test The mks areallotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test In addition marks for Conference are

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board All these have equal weightage

The various tests of IO GTO and Psych are designed to bring out thepresenceabsence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in acandidate Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommendedat the SSB

APPENDIXndashII

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINEAPPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the websitewwwupsconlinenicin Salient Features of the system to Online Applications Form are givenhereunder

bull Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website

bull Candidates will be required to complete the OnlineApplication form containing two stages viz Part I and Part II as per theinstructions available in the above mentioned site through drop downmenu

bull The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs 100-(Rupees one hundred only) [except SCST candidates and thosespecified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Notice who are exempted frompayment of fee] either by depositing the money in any branch of SBI bycash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of IndiaState Bankof Bikaner amp JaipurState Bank of HyderabadState Bank ofMysoreState Bank of PatialaState Bank of Travancore or by usingany VisaMaster CreditDebit Card

bull Before start filling up Online Application a candidate musthave his photograph and signature duly scanned in the jpg format insuch a manner that each file should not exceed 40 KB and must not beless than 3 KB in size for the photograph and 1 KB for the signature

bull The Online Applications (Part I and II) can be filled from2nd January 2016 to 29th January 2016 till 1159 PM after which link

will be disabled bull Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications

However if due to any unavoidable circumstances any applicantsubmits multiple applications then he must ensure that theapplications with higher RID is complete in all respects

bull In case of multiple applications the applications withhigher RID shall be entertained by the Commission and fee paidagainst one RID shall not be adjusted against any other RID

bull The applicants must ensure that while filling their

Application Form they are providing their valid and active E-mail Idsas the Commission may use electronic mode of communication whilecontacting them at different stages of examination process

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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bull The applicants are advised to check their e-mails at regularintervals and ensure that the email address ending with nicin aredirected to their inbox folder and not to the SPAM folder or any otherfolder

bull Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well intime without waiting for the last date for submission of onlineapplication

APPENDIXndashIII

Special Instructions to Candidates for objective type tests

1 Articles permitted inside Examination HallClip board or hard board (on which nothing is written)a good qualityBlack Ball Pen for marking responses on the Answer Sheet Answer Sheetand sheet for rough work will be supplied by the invigilator

2 Articles not permitted inside Examination Hall

Do not bring into the Examination Hall any article other than thosespecified above eg books notes loose sheets electronic or any other typeof calculators mathematical and drawing instruments Log Tables stencilsof maps slide rules Test Booklets and rough sheets pertaining to earliersession(s) etcMobiles phones Bluetooth pagers or any other communication devicesare not allowed inside the premises where the examination is beingconducted Any infringement of these instructions shall entaildisciplinary action including ban from future examinationsCandidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the

banned items including mobile phonesBluetoothpagers to the venue ofthe examination as arrangements for safekeeping cannot be assuredCandidates are advised not to bring any valuablecostly items to theExamination Halls as safe keeping of the same cannot be assuredCommission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard

3 Penalty for wrong Answers

THERE WILL BE PENALTY (NEGATIVE MARKING) FOR WRONGANSWERS MARKED BY A CANDIDATE IN THE OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTION PAPERS

(i)

There are four alternatives for the answer to every question For eachquestion for which a wrong answer has been given by the candidate Onethird (033) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted aspenalty

(ii) If a candidate given more than one answer it will be treated as a wronganswer even if one of the given answers happens to be correct and therewill be same penalty as above for that question

(iii) If a question is left blank ie no answer is given by the candidate therewill be no penalty for that question

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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4 Unfair means strictly prohibited

No candidate shall copy from the papers of any other candidate nor permithis papers to be copied nor give nor attempt to give nor obtain nor attemptto obtain irregular assistance of any description

5 Conduct in Examination Hall

No candidate should misbehave in any manner or create disorderly scene

in the Examination Hall or harass the staff employed by the Commissionfor the conduct of the examination Any such misconduct will be severelypenalised

6 Answer Sheet particulars

(i) Write with Black ball pen your Centre and subject followed by test bookletseries (in bracket) subject code and roll number at the appropriate spaceprovided on the answer sheet at the top Also encode your booklet series(A B C or D as the case may be) subject code and roll number in thecircles provided for the purpose in the answer sheet The guidelines forwriting the above particulars and for encoding the above particulars aregiven in Annexure In case the booklet series is not printed on the testbooklet or answer sheet is un-numbered please report immediately to theinvigilator and get the test bookletanswer sheet replaced

(ii) Candidates should note that any omissionmistakesdiscrepancy inencodingfilling of details in the OMR answer sheet especially with regardto Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code will render the answer sheetliable for rejection

(iii) Immediately after commencement of the examination please check that thetest booklet supplied to you does not have any unprinted or torn or missingpages or items etc if so get it replaced by a complete test booklet of thesame series and subject

7 Do not write your name or anything other than the specific items ofinformation asked for on the answer sheettest bookletsheet for roughwork

8 Do not fold or mutilate or damage or put any extraneous marking in the

Answer Sheet Do not write anything on the reverse of the answer sheet

9 Since the answer sheets will be evaluated on computerised machinescandidates should exercise due care in handling and filling up the answersheets They should use black ball pen only to darken the circles Forwriting in boxes they should use black ball pen Since the entries madeby the candidates by darkening the circles will be taken into accountwhile evaluating the answer sheets on computerised machines theyshould make these entries very carefully and accurately

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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10 Method of marking answers

In the lsquoOBJECTIVE TYPErsquo of examination you do not write the answersFor each question (hereinafter referred to as ldquoItemrdquo) several suggestedanswers (hereinafter referred to as ldquoResponsesrdquo) are given You have to

choose one response to each item The question paper will be in the Formof TEST BOOKLET The booklet will contain item bearing numbers 1 23etc Under each item Responses marked (a) (b) (c) (d) will be givenYour task will be to choose the correct response If you think there is morethan one correct response then choose what you consider the bestresponse

In any case for each item you are to select only one response if you selectmore than one response your response will be considered wrong

In the Answer Sheet Serial Nos From 1 to 160 are printed Against each

numbers there are circles marked (a) (b) (c) and (d) After you have readeach item in the Test Booklet and decided which one of the given responsesis correct or the best You have to mark your response by completelyblackening with black ball pen to indicate your response For example if the correct answer to item 1 is (b) then the circle containingthe letter (b) is to be completely blackened with black ball pen as shownbelow - Example (a) bull (c) (d)

11 Entries in Scannable Attendance ListCandidates are required to fill in the relevant particulars with black ball

pen only against their columns in the Scannable Attendance List as givenbelowi) Blacken the circle (P) under the column (PresentAbsent)ii)

Blacken the relevant circle for Test Booklet Seriesiii) Write Test Booklet Serial Noiv) Write the Answer Sheet Serial No and also blacken the Corresponding

circles belowv) Append signature in the relevant column

12 Please read and abide by the instructions on the cover of Test Booklet Ifany candidate indulges in disorderly or improper conduct he will render

himself liable for disciplinary action andor imposition of a penalty as theCommission may deem fit

ANNEXURE

How to fill in the Answer Sheet of objective type tests in the Examination Hall

Please follow these instructions very carefully You may note that since theanswer sheets are to be evaluated on machine any violation of these instructionsmay result in reduction of your score for which you would yourself beresponsible Before you mark your responses on the Answer Sheet you will have

to fill in various particulars in it

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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Few of such commonly found defectsailments are listed below

(a) Wax (Ears)

(b) Deviated Nasal Septum

(c) HydrocelePhimosis

(d) OverweightUnderweight

(e) Under Sized Chest

(f) Piles

(g) Gynaecomastia

(h) Tonsillitis

(i) Varicocele

NOTE Permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearmie from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palmback(dorsal) side of handPermanent body tattoos on any other part of the bodyare not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom andtraditions will be permitted on a case to case basis Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent auth for clearing such cases

Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in theArmed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sourcesat public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during thecourse of their examination by the Selection Board They will also be entitledto in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officerrsquos ward of a hospitalprovidedmdash

(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or

(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital or

(c) the medical board requires the candidatersquos admission for observation

NOTE They are not entitled to special nursing

A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board willundergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers Onlythose candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by theMedical Board The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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will not be divulged to anyone However the candidates declared unfit willbe intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidateCandidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review Medical Board

(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free fromany diseasedisability which is likely to interfere with the efficientperformance of Military duties

(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution bodily defects or underweight The Candidate should not be overweight or obese

(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(1625 cms for Air Force) ForGorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of IndiaGarhwal and Kumaon the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms less Incase of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can bereduced by 2 cms Height and weight standards are given below

HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMYAIR FORCE

TABLE-I

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres(Without 16-17 17-18 18-19shoes) years years years

1 2 3 4

152 425 440 450155 435 453 470157 450 470 480160 465 480 490162 480 500 510165 500 520 530167 510 530 540170 525 550 560173 545 570 580175 560 590 600178 580 610 620180 600 630 645183 625 650 665

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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HEIGHTWEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in KgsCentimetres

(Without 16 18 20shoes) years years years

1_________________2___________3___________4________________________

152 44 45 46155 45 46 47157 46 47 49160 47 48 50162 48 50 52165 50 52 53

168 52 53 55170 53 55 57173 55 57 59175 57 59 61178 59 61 62180 61 63 64183 63 65 67

ldquoIndividualrsquos weight is considered normal if it is within plusmn10 departure fromaverage weight given in the table I and IIrdquo However in individuals with

heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build butotherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit

NOTE 1 Height relaxable upto 25 cm (5 cm for Navy) may be allowedwhere the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow andcome up to the required standard on completion of his training

NOTE 2 To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force theacceptable measurements of leg length thigh length and sitting height will beas under

Minimum Maximum

Leg Length 9900 cms 12000 cmsThigh Length mdash 6400 cmsSitting Height 8150 cms 9600 cms

(d) Chest should be well developed Fully expanded chest should not be lessthan 81 cms The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be5 cms The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should

touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind X-Ray of the chest iscompulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of thebones or joint

Spinal Conditions-

(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac jointseither with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidatefrom successfully following a physically active life is a cause for rejection forcommissioning in IAF History of spinal fractureprolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection Thefollowing conditions detected radiologically during medical exam willdisqualify a candidate for Air Force service

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

mdash Rheumatoid arthritis and allied disorders

mdash Ankylosing spondylitis

mdash Osteoarthrosis spondylosis and degenerative joint disease

mdash Non articular rheumatism (eg lesions of the rotator cuff tennis elbowrecurrent lumbago etc)mdash Miscellaneous disorders including SLE polymyositis vasculitis

(iii) Spondylolisthesisspondylolysis

(iv)

Compression fracture of vertebrae

(v) Scheuermans disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted

movements of cervical spine

(vii) UnilateralBilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbs method

(ix) Degenerative Disc Disease

(x) Presence of schmorls nodes at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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(xii) Hemi vertebrae andor incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any levelin cervical dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused)vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) atall levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and thereis no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality orspinal deformity more than mild appropriate X-rays of the spine are to betaken and the Examinee referred for specialistrsquos advice

(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be

disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine

(ii) Arthritidiesspondylosis

(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobbrsquos Method(10 degree for Army)

(iv) More than mild KyphosisLordosis

(v) SpondylolisthesisSpondylosisSpondylolysis

(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes

(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease

(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatorydeficit

(x) Presence of Schmorlrsquos node at more than one level

(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies

(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral

(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by specialist

(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown orfits

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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(k) The hearing should be normal A candidate should be able tohear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms in aquiet room There should be no evidence of present or pastdisease of the ear nose and throat Audiometric test will be donefor AF Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz There is noimpediment of speech

(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels Blood pressure should be normal

(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen Any evidenceof disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause forrejection

(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit In case ofHernia which has been operated a minimum of 6 months musthave passed prior to final medical examination beforecommencement of the course

(o) There should be no hydrocele varicocele or piles

(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection

(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability ordisfigurement will also be a cause for rejection

(r) Visual standards- The distance vision (corrected) should be 66in better eye and 69 in worse eye Myopia should not be more than 25 Dand hypermetropia not more than 35 D including Astigmatism Internalexamination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule outany disease of the eye A candidate must have good binocular vision Thecolour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army A candidate should be ableto recognise red and green colours Candidates will be required to givecertificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered fromcongenital night blindness Candidates who have undergone or have theevidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy to improve the visualacuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services Candidates who haveundergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also notacceptable to defence services

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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Vision standard for Naval candidates

Uncorrected without glass 66 69Corrected with glass 66 66Limits of Myopia ndash075Limits of Hypermetropia +15

Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception I

Visual Standards for Air Force

Candidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for AirForce Minimum distant vision 66 in one eye and69 in other correctable to 66 only for Hypermetropia Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia +20 D Sph Manifest Myopia Nil Retinoscopic Myopia 05

in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism + 075 D Cyl (within + 20 DMax)Maddox Rod Test

(i) at 6 meters Exo-6 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypro-1 prism D

(ii) at 33 cms Exo-16 prism DEso-6 prism D

Hyper-1 prism DHypo-1 prism D

Hand held StereoscopendashAll of BSV grades ConvergencendashUp to 10 cmCover test for distant and nearndashLateral divergenceconvergence recoveryrapid and complete Radial Keratotomy Photo Refractive Keratotomylaser inSitu Keratomileusis (PRKLASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errorsare not permitted for any Air Force duties Candidates having undergonecataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit

Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion andstereopsis with good amplitude and depth)

Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fitfor permanent commission in flying branch in IAF

(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congentialstructural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause forrejection in Armed Forces

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth A

minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable When 32 teeth are present the total

dental points are 22 A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea

(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits

(v) Physical conditioning Prospective candidates are advised to keepthemselves in good physical condition by following the undermentionedroutine mdash

(a) Running 24 km in 15 minutes

(b) Skipping

(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)

(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)

(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC)

1 Before a candidate joins the Academy the parent or guardian will berequired to sign mdash

(a) A certificate to the effect that he fully understands that he or his son orward shall not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injury which his son or ward may sustain in thecourse of or as a result of the training or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result of a surgical operation performed uponor anesthesia administered to him for the treatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise

(b) A bond to the effect that if on account of his dismissal or dischargeor withdrawal from National Defence Academy for knowingly furnishing

false particulars or suppressing material information in his application foradmission to the said National Defence Academy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from the saidNational Defence Academy or for any reason not beyond the control of thecadet he does not complete the prescribed period of training or he the cadetdoes not accept a Commission if offered as conventated above then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointly and severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as the Government shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have been incurred by the Government on account ofthe Cadet on his training and all the money received by the Cadets as pay and

allowance from the Government together with interest on the said moneycalculated at the rate in force for Government loans

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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2 The cost of training including accommodation books uniformsboarding and medical treatment will be borne by the Government Parentsor guardians of cadets will however be required to meet their pocket andother private expenses Normally these expenses are not likely to exceedRs 300000 pm If in any case a cadetsrsquos parents or guardian is unable tomeet wholly or partly even this expenditure financial assistance of Rs100000 pm for the period of training may be granted by the Government

whose parents income is less than Rs 21000- per month Cadet whoseparentrsquos or guardianrsquos income exceeds Rs 21000- per month will not beliable for the assistance If more than one sonward simultaneouslyundergoing training at NDA IMA OTA and corresponding trainingestablishment in the Navy and Air Force then BOTH would be eligible forthe financial assistance

The parentguardian of a candidate desirous of having financialassistance from the Government should immediately after his sonwardhaving been finally selected for training at the National Defence Academy

submit an application through the District Magistrate of his District who willforward the application with his recommendation to the CommandantNational Defence Academy Khadakwasla Pune-411023

3 Candidates finally selected for training at the Academy will berequired to deposit the following amount with the Commandant NationalDefence Academy on their arrival there mdash(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 1500000

Rs 300000 per month

(b) For items of clothing and equipment Rs 1786500

(c) Army Group Insurance Fund Rs 640000

(d) Incidental Expenditure during Rs 7516001st Semester

Total Rs 4678100

Out of the amount mentioned above the following amount isrefundable to the candidates in the event of financial aid being sanctioned to

them mdash

(a) Pocket allowance for five months Rs 200000at Rs 40000 per month(Corresponding to Govt FinancialAssistance)

(b) For items of clothing and equip- Rs 1393500ment approximately

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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Promotion

(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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4 The following ScholarshipsFinancial Assistance are tenable at the

National Defence Academy

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARDHAN SCHOLARSHIPmdashThisScholarship is granted to cadets overall first in Academics of Passing outCourse One time scholarship amount is Rs 5000-

(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANK MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdash

This scholarship is of the value of Rs 36000 per annum and awarded to a

MARATHA cadet who should be the son of an ex-serviceman The

scholarship is in addition to any financial assistance from the Government

(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipsare awarded to cadets who obtain the highest position amongst candidatesfrom BIHAR The value of each scholarship is Rs 3700 per mensem tenablefor a maximum period of 4 years during the training at the National Defence

Academy Khadakwasla and thereafter at the Indian Military AcademyDehra Dun and the Air Force Flying College and Indian Naval AcademyEzhimala where the cadets may be sent for training on completion of theirtraining at the National Defence Academy The scholarship will however becontinued subject to maintaining good progress at the above institution

(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashTwo scholarshipswill be awarded to the cadets from ASSAM The value of each scholarship isRs 3000 per mensem and is tenable for the duration of a cadetrsquos stay at theNational Defence Academy The scholarships will be awarded to the two best

cadets from ASSAM without any reference to the income of their parents Thecadets who are granted this scholarship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the Government

(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashTwoscholarships each of the value of Rs 3000 per month and an outfit stipend ofRs 40000 are awarded to two cadets who belong to UTTAR PRADESH onmerit-cum-means basis and are tenable for a period of three years subject tosatisfactory performance by the cadets at National Defence Academy Cadets

who are granted these Scholarships are not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government

(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashOne meritscholarship of the value of Rs 480- per annum for the entire period oftraining at NDA will be awarded by the State Government of Kerala to aCadet who is domiciled resident of the State of KERALA and who secures thefirst position in the All India UPSC Entrance Examination to NDAirrespective of the fact whether he has passed out from RIMC or from any ofthe Sainik Schools in India The financial position of a Cadetrsquos

fatherguardian is not taken into consideration

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZEmdashThis is cash prize of Rs50000 available for the best BENGALI boy in each Course of the AcademyApplication Forms are available with the Commandant National DefenceAcademy

(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThesescholarships one for the Army one for the Navy and the other for the Air

Force of the value of Rs 8000 each per month will be awarded by theGovernment of Orissa to the cadets who are permanent residents of the Stateof ORISSA Two of these scholarships will be awarded on the basis of merit-cum-means of the cadets whose parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income does notexceed Rs 5000- per annum and the other one will be given to the best cadetirrespective of his parentrsquos or guardianrsquos income

(9) State Government

West BengalIncome

Initial Lump sumgrantScholarship persemester

Amount

Low Middle High

5000- 3750 2500-

1800- 1350- 900-

Eligibility (i) The cadet must be IndianCitizen and the cdt andor his

ofor permanently domiciled inthe State of West Bengal(ii) The Cadet is not in receipt ofany other financial assistancegrant from the Govt of Indiaandor the State Government orany other authorityexcepting scholarship or stipendreceived on merit

Table Income groupLow - up to Rs 9000-pmMiddle - Rs 9001- to Rs 18000-pmHigh - Above 18000-pm

(10) Goa Rs 1000- per month during theperiod of training (subject to a maximum of24 months or duration of the coursewhichever is less) amp one time outfit allowance

of Rs 12000-

(i) The income limit of the cadetsparentguardian shall notguardian shall not exceed Rs15000- pm (Rs 180000- perannum)

(ii) The income limit of thosebelonging to SCSTOBCshould not exceed Rs37500- per month (Rs 450000-per annum)

(iii) He should not bereceiving financialassistancefreeship from any othersource

(11) Nagaland Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of NagalandState

(12) Manipur Rs 100000- one time payment Should be domicile of ManipurState

(13) ArunachalPradesh

Scholarship Rs1000- pm Onetime outfit Allowance Rs12000-

Should be domicile of ArunachalPradesh State

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs 6000- perannum

To the ward of ServingEx-servicemen (incl ExServingOfficer) of NativeDomicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand

(a) Pocket Money Rs 250- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets (Ex-ServicemenWidow through respective Zilla Sainik

Kalyan Officers)

(b) Cash Award of Rs 50000- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid

to fatherguardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education Haldwani

(16) Punjab Rs 100000-(one timepayment)

Should be domicile of Punjab State

(17) State GovtSikkim

Rs15 lakhs for all Offrsentry schemes

Award for successful candidates ofSikkim for all Officersrsquoentryschemes

(18) Fg Officer Anuj Nanchal Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) ndashSecond best all round Air Force cadet of VI term

(19) Pilot Officer Gurmeet Singh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Pilot Officer GurmeetSingh Bedi Memorial Scholarship Rs 1500- (One time payment) Best all roundAir Force cadet at the time of Passing Out of VI term

(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashFour scholarships will be awarded to cadets from HIMACHAL PRADESHThe value of each scholarship is Rs 3000 per month during the first two yearsof training and Rs 4800 per month during the third year of training Thesescholarships will be available to those cadets whose parentrsquos income is belowRs 50000 per month No cadet in receipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for this scholarship

(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPmdashhe

Government of Tamil Nadu has instituted at NDA one scholarship per courseof the value of Rs 30- per month plus an outfit allowance of Rs 400- (oneonly during the entire period of cadetrsquos training) to be awarded to a cadetbelonging to the State of TAMIL NADU whose parentrsquosguardianrsquos monthlyincome does not exceed Rs 500- The application by an eligible cadet can bemade to the Commandant National Defence Academy on their arrival

(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENT SCHOLARSHIPSmdashThe Govtof Karnataka has awarded scholarships to cadets from Karnataka State who

join the National Defence Academy The value of the scholarship shall be Rs

1000- (Rupees One thousand) per month and outfit allowance of Rs 12000-in first term

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIPmdashThe Government of Bihar has

instituted at NDA 25 Merit Scholarships at Rs 50- per month for entire

period of six terms at the NDA and Rs 650- one time towards clothing and

equipment The cadet awarded the above merit scholarship would not be

eligible for any other scholarship or financial assistance from the Government

The application by an eligible cadet can be made to the Commandant

National Defence Academy on their arrival

(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOO MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPmdashGpCapt M Vashishta has instituted 3 scholarships of Rs 125- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to the first three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester till end of second term The cadets inreceipt of Govt Financial Assistance will not be eligible for the abovescholarships The application for eligible cadets can be made to theCommandant NDA on arrival

(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO WARDS OF EX-SERVICEMENmdashMAHARASHTRA STATE

The wards of Maharashtrian ex-service officersmen who areundergoing training as cadets at NDA will be given Rs 50000- as one timeincentive

The parentsguardians of the wards should submit their applications totheir respective Zilla Sainik Welfare Office alongwith the certificatesobtained from the Academy Terms and conditions governing thesescholarships are obtainable from the Commandant National DefenceAcademy Khadakwasla Pune ndash 411 023

(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

The Haryana State Govt has declared a cash award of Rs 100000- (Rupeesone lakh) to every individual who successfully completes the training atNDAIMAOTA and other Defence Academies of National Status anddomicile of State of Haryana

(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETS DOMICILE OF UT

CHANDIGARH UNDER TRAINING AT NDA

Chandigarh Administration has introduced the scheme for grant of onetime incentive of Rs 100000- (Rupees one lakh) to the cadets who areresident of UT Chandigarh and joined NDA

5 Immediately after the selected candidates join the Academy a preliminaryexamination will be held in the following subjects

(a) English(b) Mathematics

(c) Science(d) Hindi

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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The standard of the examination in the subjects at (a) (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the Higher Secondary Examination of an Indian Universityor Board of Higher Secondary Education The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attained by the candidate in Hindi at the time of

joining the Academy

Candidates are therefore advised not to neglect their studies after the

competitive examinationTRAINING

6 The selected candidates for the three services viz Army Navyand Air Force are given preliminary training both academic and physical for aperiod of 3 years at the National Defence Academy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution The training during the first two and half years is common to thecadets of three wings The cadets on passing out will be awarded BScB Sc(Computer)BA degree from Jawaharlal Nehru University Delhi

The selected candidates of the Naval Academy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical for a period of 04 years at Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala The cadets of 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will be awardeda B Tech Degree on successful completion of training

7 On passing out from the National Defence Academy Army Cadetsgo to the Indian Military Academy Dehra Dun Naval Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Force cadets to AFA HYDERABAD

8 At the IMA Army Cadets are known as Gentlemen Cadets and aregiven strenuous military training for a period of one year aimed at turning

officer capable of leading infantry Sub-units On successful completion oftraining Gentlemen Cadets are granted Permanent Commission in the rank ofLt subject to being medically fit in SHAPE one

9 The Naval cadets are selected for the Executive Branch of the Navyon passing out from the National Defence Academy and are given furthertraining at Indian Naval Academy Ezhimala for a period of one year onsuccessful completion of which they are promoted to the rank of SubLieutenants

10 Air Force Cadets receive flying training for a period of 1frac12 yearsHowever at the end of 1 year of training they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of Flying Officer After successful completion offurther training of six months they are absorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of one year

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SERVICES

11 Army Officers and equivalent ranks in Air Force and Navy

(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet Training

Gentlemen cadets during the entire duration of training in Serviceacademies ie during training period at IMA and OTA shall be entitled tostipend of Rs 21000- pm (Rs 15600- as pay in Pay Band plus Grade Payof Rs 5400-)

(ii) Pay

(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs)

Lt to Maj 15600mdash39100- (PB-3)

Lt Col to Maj Gen 37400mdash67000- (PB-4)

Lt Gen HAG Scale 67000-(annual increment 3)--79000-

HAG+ Scale 75500-(annual increment 3) 80000-

(Admissible to 13rd of total strength of Lt Gens)VCOASArmy CdrLt Gen (NFSG) 80000- (fixed)COAS 90000- (fixed)

(b) In addition to pay Grade Pay will also be given as under mdash

Lt Rs 5400-Capt Rs 6100-Major Rs 6600-Lt Col Rs 8000-Col Rs 8700-Brig Rs 8900-Maj Gen Rs 10000-

(c) A Fixed sum of Rs 6000- pm is also payable as Military Service Pay(MSP) to the officers from the rank of Lt to Brig

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY AND GRANT

Officers possessing certain prescribed Qualification areentitled to lumpsum Qualification Grant of Rs 6000-9000- 15000- or 20000- based on the qualification held bythem

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in Army Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay based on the Qualification held by them as under mdash(i) Master Aviation InstructormdashRs 500- pm

(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class ImdashRs 400- pm

(iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class IImdashRs 280- pm

(iv) Aviators holding Master Green CardmdashRs 400- pm

(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs 280- pm

The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving in the Army Aviation Corps areentitled to flying allowance as under mdash

(a) Brig amp above Rs 10500-

(b) Maj to Col Rs 14000-

(c) Capt Rs 11000-

(d) Lt Rs 9000-

(iv) Allowances

In addition to pay an officer at present receives the followingallowances

(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible at the same rates and underthe same conditions as are applicable to the Civilian Gazetted Officers fromtime to time

(b) A kit maintenance allowance of Rs 400- pm

(c) Depending upon rank and area of posting officer posted to FieldAreas will be eligible for compensatory Highly Active Field Area Allowanceat the rate ofRs 6780- to Rs 8400- pm Compensatory Field Area Allowance at therate of Rs 4200- to Rs 5200- pm and Compensatory Modified Field AreaAllowance at the rate of Rs 1600- to Rs 2000- pm

(d) In addition to the Compensatory Field Areas Allowance officersposted to areas situated at a height of 9000 ft and above are entitled for HighAltitude Allowance in the range of Rs 1060- pm to Rs 11200- pmdepending upon rank of the officer and place of posting

(e) Uniform allowance Initial allowance for one time kit Rs 14000- andRs 3000- for every three years

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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(f) Transport allowance Transport Rs 3200- + DA thereon pm in A-1A class Cities and Rs 1600- + DA thereon pm at other places shall beadmissible to officersNote In the case of allowances specific to Defence Forces the rates of theseallowances have been further enhanced by 50 as Dearness Allowance hasgone up by 100

12 (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is a compulsory contributorygroup scheme which provides insurance cover for Rs 15 Lac on payment ofone time non refundable premium of Rs 6400- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets including Naval and Air Force Cadets of NDA fromthe date of joining for Pre-commission training till completion of training atNDA In case of relegation an additional premium of Rs 1160- per relegatedterm will be paid immediately on occurrence For those who are medicallyboarded out of NDA on account of Disability the cover provided is 50 percent of the insured amount for 100 per cent disability ie Rs75 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionately reduced to Rs15 lakh for 20 per centdisability Cadets being boarded out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring initial years of training will be given an ex-gratia grant of Rs 50000-and Rs 1 lac for cadet invalided out with less than 20 per cent disabilityduring last year of training Disability due to alcoholism drug addiction anddue to the diseases of pre-enrolment origin will not qualify for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on disciplinarygrounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy will also not beeligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipend the Gentlemen Cadets areprovided insurance cover of Rs 60 lac with a monthly contribution of Rs5000- wef 01 October 2015 as per main AGI scheme as applicable toregular officers Those who are medically boarded out of IMA on account ofdisability the cover provided is Rs 25 Lac for 100 per cent disability which isproportionately reduced to Rs 5 lac for 20 per cent and an ex-gratia grant ofRs 50000- for less than 20 per cent disability Disability due to alcoholismdrug addiction and due to the diseases of pre enrolment origin will notqualify for disability benefits and ex-gratia In addition a cadet withdrawn on

disciplinary grounds or as undesirable or voluntarily leaves the Academy willalso not be eligible for disability benefits and ex-gratia

13 PROMOTIONAL AVENUES

SNo Army Navy Air Force MinimumReckonableCommissionedService

required forSubstantive

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(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time

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(a) Lieutenant SubLieutenant

Flying Officer OnCommission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight Lieutenant 02 Years

(c) Major LtCommander

Squadron 06 years

(d) Lieutenant Colonel Commander WingCommander 13 years

(e) Colonel(Selection) Captain(Selection)

Group Captain(Selection)

15 years

(f) Colonel(Time Scale)

Captain(Time Scale)

Group Captain(Time Scale)

26 years

(g) Brigradier Commodore Air Commodore On Selection

(h) Major General Rear Admiral Air Vice Marshal On Selection

(i) LieutenantGeneral

Vice Admiral Air Marshal On Selection

(j) General Admiral Air ChiefMarshal On Selection

14 RETIREMENT BENEFITS

Pension gratuity and casualty pensionary award will be admissible inaccordance with the rules in force from time to time

15 LEAVE

Leave will be admissible in accordance with the rules in force fromtime to time