F.No. 7/3/2015-E.I(B) : An Examinationwill be conducted by the Union PublicService Commission on 27th September2015 for admission to the Army, Navy andAir Force wings of the NDA for the 136thCourse, and for the 98th Indian NavalAcademy Course (INAC) commencingfrom 02 July 2016. The candidatesJoining Indian Naval Academy wouldundergo 4 years B.Tech Course andwould be given an opportunity to joinExecutive and Technical Branches of theNavy subject to availability of vacancies. The date of holding the examination asmentioned above is liable to bechanged at the discretion of theCommissionThe approximate number of vacancies tobe filled on the results of this examinationwill be as under :-National Defence : 320 [208 for Academy Army, 42 for

Navy and 70 AirForce]

Naval Academy[10+2] Cadet Entry : 55SchemeTotal : 375Vacancies are provisional and may bechanged depending on the availability oftraining capacity of National DefenceAcademy and Indian Naval AcademyN.B. (i) A candidate is required to specifyclearly in the online application form theServices for which he wishes to be con-sidered in the order of his preference [1 to4]. He is also advised to indicate as manypreferences as he wishes to opt so thathaving regard to his rank in the order ofmerit due consideration can be given tohis preferences when making appoint-ments.(ii) Candidates should note that they willbe considered for appointment to thoseservices only for which they express theirpreferences and for no other service(s).No request for addition/alteration in thepreferences already indicated by a candi-date in his application will be entertainedby the Commission.(iii) Admission to the above courses willbe made on the results of the writtenexamination to be conducted by theCommission followed by intelligence andpersonality test by the Services SelectionBoard, of candidates who qualify in thewritten examination.2. Centres of Examination : TheExamination will be held at the follow-ing Centres :AGARTALA GANGTOK PANAJI (GOA)AHMEDABAD HYDERABAD PATNAAIZAWL IMPHAL PORT BLAIRALLAHABAD ITANAGAR RAIPURBENGALURU JAIPUR RANCHIBAREILLY JAMMU SAMBALPURBHOPAL JORHAT SHILLONGCHANDIGARH KOCHI SHIMLACHENNAI KOHIMA SRINAGARCUTTACK KOLKATA THIRUVANAN-DEHRADUN LUCKNOW THAPURAMDELHI MADURAI TIRUPATIDHARWAD MUMBAI UDAIPURDISPUR NAGPUR VISHAKHAPATNAMApplicants should note that there will be aceiling on the number of candidates allot-ted to each of the centres exceptChennai, Delhi, Dispur, Kolkata andNagpur, Allotment of Centres will be onthe first-apply-first-allot basis and oncethe capacity of a particular centre isattained the same will be frozen.Applicants, who cannot get a centre of

their choice due to ceiling, will be requiredto choose a centre from the remainingones. Applicants are, thus, advised thatthey may apply early so that they couldget a Centre of their choice.NB : Notwithstanding the aforesaidprovision Commission reserve theright to change the Centres at theirdiscretion if the situation demands.Candidates admitted to the examina-tion will be informed of the time tableand place or places of examination.Candidates should note that norequest for change of centre will begranted.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 permanentlysettling in India, or

(v) a person of Indian origin who hasmigrated from Pakistan, Burma, SriLanka and East African Countries ofKenya, Uganda, the United

Republic of Tanzania, Zambia,Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia orVietnam with the intention of per-manently settling in India.

Provided that a candidate belonging tocategories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above shallbe a person in whose favour a certificateof eligibility has been issued by theGovernment of India.Certificate of eligibility will not, however,be necessary in the case of candidateswho are Gorkha subjects of Nepal.(b) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status :Only unmarried male candidates born notearlier than 2nd January, 1997 and notlater than 1st January, 2000 are eligible.The date of birth accepted by theCommission is that entered in theMatriculation or Secondary SchoolLeaving Certificate or in a certificaterecognised by an Indian University asequivalent to Matriculation or in an extractfrom a Register of Matriculates main-tained by a University which must be cer-tified by the proper authority of theUniversity or in the Higher Secondary oran equivalent examination certificates.These certificates are required to be sub-mitted only after the declaration of the

result of the written part of the examina-tion. No other document relating to agelike horoscopes, affidavits, birth extractsfrom Municipal Corporation, servicerecords and the like will be accepted. Theexpression Matriculation/ HigherSecondary Examination Certificate in thispart of the instruction includes the alter-native certificates mentioned above.Note 1 : Candidates should note thatonly the Date of Birth as recorded inthe Matriculation/Higher SecondaryExamination Certificate available or anequivalent certificate on the date ofsubmission of applications will beaccepted by the Commission and nosubsequent request for its change willbe considered or granted.Note 2 : Candidates should also notethat once a Date of Birth has beenclaimed by them and entered in therecords of the Commission for thepurpose of admission to anExamination, no change will beallowed subsequently or at any subse-quent examination on any groundwhatsoever.Note 3 : The candidates should exer-cise due care while entering their dateof birth in the respective column of theonline Application Form for theExamination. If on verification at anysubsequent stage any variation isfound in their date of birth from theone entered in their Matriculation orequivalent Examination certificate,disciplinary action will be takenagainst them by the Commissionunder the Rules.Note 4 : Candidates must undertakenot to marry until they complete theirfull training. A candidate who marriessubsequent to the date of his applica-tion though successful at this or anysubsequent examination will not beselected for training. A candidate whomarries during training shall be dis-charged and will be liable to refund allexpenditure incurred on him by theGovernment.(c) Educational Qualifications :(i) For Army wing of National DefenceAcademy :- 12th Class pass of the 10+2pattern of School Education or equivalentexamination conducted by a StateEducation Board or a University.(ii) For Air Force and Naval Wings ofNational Defence Academy and for the10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the IndianNaval Academy :- 12th Class pass of the10+2 pattern of School Education or equi-lvalent with Physics and Mathematicsconducted by a State Education Board ora University.Candidates who are appearing in the12th Class under the 10+2 pattern ofSchool Education or equivalent examina-tion can also apply for this examination. Such candidates who qualify the SSBinterview but could not produceMatriculation/10+2 or equivalent certifi-cate in original at the time of SSBInterview should forward duly attestedphotocopies to Directorate General ofRecruiting, Army HQ, West Block-III,R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066 and forNaval Academy candidates to 'NavalHeadquarters, DMPR, OI&R Section,Room No. 204, C Wing, Sena Bhavan,New Delhi-110011' by 24th June, 2016failing which their candidature will be can-celled. All other candidates who have pro-duced their matriculation and 10+2 pass

UNION PUBLIC SERVICE COMMISSIONEXAMINATION NOTICE NO.11/2015-NDA-II DATED : 20.06.2015

(LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS : 17.07.2015)NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY & NAVAL ACADEMY

EXAMINATION (II), 2015(COMMISSIONS WEBSITE : www.upsc.gov.in)

1. CANDIDATES TO ENSURE THEIR ELIGIBILITY FOR THE EXAMINATION:The candidates applying for the examination should ensure that they fulfil all eli-gibility conditions for admission to the Examination. Their admission at all thestages 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 hiscandidature has been finally cleared by the Commission.Verification of eligibility conditions with reference to original documents is takenup only after the candidate has qualified for Interview/ Personality Test.

2. HOW TO APPLYCandidates are required to apply online by using the website www.upscon-line.nic.in Brief instruction for filling up the online Application Form have beengiven in the Appendix-II. Detailed instructions are available on the above men-tioned website.

3. LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATIONS :The Online Applications can be filled upto 17 July, 2015 till 11.59 PM afterwhich the link will be disabled.

4. The eligible candidates shall be issued an e-Admit Card three weeksbefore the commencement of the examination. The e-Admit Card will bemade available on the UPSC website [www.upsc.gov.in] for being down-loaded by candidates. No Admit Card will be sent by post. All theapplicants are required to provide valid & active E-mail i.d. whilefilling up online application form as the Commission may use elec-tronic mode for contacting them.

5. PENALTY FOR WRONG ANSWERS :Candidates should note that there will be penalty (Negative Marking) for wronganswers marked by a candidate in the Objective Type Question Papers.

6. For both writing and marking answers in the OMR sheet [Answer Sheet], can-didates must use black ball pen only. Pens with any other colours are prohib-ited. Do not use Pencil or Ink Pen. Candidates should note that any omis-sion/mistake/discrepancy in encoding/filling of details in the OMR answersheet, especially with regard to Roll Number and Test Booklet Series Code, willrender the answer sheet liable for rejection. Candidates are further advised toread carefully the Special Instructions contained in Appendix-III of the Notice.

7. FACILITATION COUNTER FOR GUIDANCE OF CANDIDATES :In case of any guidance/information/clarification regarding their applications,candidature etc. candidates can contact UPSCs Facilitation Counter near GateC of its campus in person or over Telephone No. 011-23385271/011-23381125/ 011-23098543 on working days between 10.00 hrs. and 17.00 hrs.

8. MOBILE PHONES BANNED:(a) Mobiles Phones, pagers/bluetooth or any other communication devices are not

allowed inside the premises where the examination is being conducted. Anyinfringement of these instructions shall entail disciplinary action including banfrom future examinations.

(b) Candidates are advised in their own interest not to bring any of the bannedItems including mobile phones/pagers/bluetooth or any valuable/costlyitems to the venue of the examination, as arrangements for safekeeping can-not be assured. Commission will not be responsible for any loss in this regard.

IMPORTANT

CANDIDATES ARE REQUIRED TO APPLY ONLINE AT www.upsconline.nic.inONLY. NO OTHER MODE IS ALLOWED FOR SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION

Government strives to have a workforce which reflects gender balance and women candidates are encouraged to apply

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or equivalent certificates in original at thetime of attending the SSB interview andhave got the same verified by the SSBauthorities are not required to submit thesame to Army HQ or Naval HQ as thecase may be. Certificates in originalissued by the Principals of the institutionsare also acceptable in cases whereBoards/Universities have not yet issuedcertificates.Certified true copies/photostate copies ofsuch certificates will not be accepted.In exceptional cases the Commissionmay treat a candidate, who does not pos-sess any of the qualifications prescribedin this rule as educationally qualified pro-vided that he possesses qualifications,the standard of which in the opinion of theCommission, justifies his admission tothe examination. NOTE 1 : Candidates appearing in the11th class exam are not eligible for thisexamination.NOTE 2 : Those candidates who have yetto qualify in the 12th class or equivalentexamination and are allowed to appear inthe UPSC Examination should note thatthis is only a special concession given tothem. They are required to submit proofof passing the 12th class or equivalentexamination by the prescribed date (i.e.24th June, 2016) and no request forextending this date will be entertained onthe grounds of late conduct ofBoard/University Examination, delay indeclaration of results or any other groundwhatsoever.NOTE 3 : Candidates who are debarredby the Ministry of Defence from holdingany type of commission in the DefenceServices shall not be eligible for admis-sion to the examination and if admitted,their candidature will be cancelled.NOTE 4 : Those candidates who havefailed INSB/PABT earlier are not eligi-ble for Air Force.(d) Physical Standards :Candidates must be physically fit accord-ing to physical standards for admission toNational Defence Academy and NavalAcademy Examination (II), 2015 as perguidelines given in Appendix-IV.(e) A candidate who has resigned or with-drawn on disciplinary grounds from any ofthe training academies of Armed Forcesis not eligible to apply.4. FEE :Candiates (excepting SC/ST candidates/Sons of JCOs/NCOs/ORs specified inNote 2 below who are exempted frompayment of fee) are required to pay a feeof Rs. 100/- (Rupees Hundred only)either by depositing the money in anyBranch of SBI by cash, or by using netbanking facility of State Bank of India/State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur/StateBank of Hyderabad/State Bank ofMysore/ State Bank of Patiala / StateBank of Travancore or by usingVisa/Master Credit/ Debit Card. NB 1. Applicants who opt for Pay byCash mode should print the systemgenerated Pay-in-slip during Part-II reg-istration and deposit the fee at thecounter of SBI Branch on the next work-ing day only. Pay by cash modeoption will be deactivated at 23.59hours of 16.07.2015 i. e. one daybefore the closing date; however,applicants who have generated theirPay-in-slip before it is de-activated maypay at the counter of SBI Branch duringbanking hours on the closing date. Suchapplicants who are unable to pay bycash on the closing date i.e. duringbanking hours at SBI Branch, for reasonwhatsever, even if holding a valid Pay-in-slip, will have no other offline optionbut to opt for online Debit/Credit Card orinternet Banking Payment mode on theclosing date i.e. till 23.59 hours of17.07.2015.NB 2. Candidates should note that pay-ment of examination fee can be madeonly through the modes prescribedabove. Payment of fee through any othermode is neither valid nor acceptable.Applications submitted without the pre-scribed fee/mode (unless remission offee is claimed) shall be summarily reject-ed.

NB 3. Fee once paid shall not be refund-ed under any circumstances nor can thefee be held in reserve for any other exam-ination or selection. NB 4. For the applicants in whose casepayment details have not been receivedfrom the bank, they will be treated as fic-titious payment cases and their applica-tions will be rejected in the first instance.A list of all such applicants shall be madeavailable on the Commission's websitewithin two weeks after the last day of sub-mission of online application. The appli-cants shall be required to submit theproof of their fee payment within 10 daysfrom the date of such communicationeither by hand or by speed post to theCommission. On receipt of documentaryproof, genuine fee payment cases will beconsidered and their applications will berevived, if they are otherwise eligible.NOTE-1: Candidates belonging toScheduled Castes/Scheduled Tribesand those specified in Note 2 beloware not required to pay any fee. No feeexemption is, however, available toOBC candidates and they are requiredto pay the full prescribed fee.NOTE-2: The sons of serving/ex-JuniorCommissioned Offcers/ Non-Commi-ssioned Officers/ Other Ranks of Armyand equivalent ranks in the IndianNavy/Indian Air Force are also notrequired to pay the prescribed fee if theyare studying in Military School (formerlyknown as King George's School)/SainikSchool run by Sainik Schools Society.[NB : A certificate of eligibility for feeexemption is required to be obtainedby all such candidates from thePrincipals concerned individually andproduced for verification at the time ofSSB Test/Interview by the candidateswho are declared qualified for the SSBTest/Interview.]5. HOW TO APPLY:Candidates are required to apply Onlineby using the website http://www.upsconline.nic.in Detailed instructionsfor filling up online applications are avail-able on the abovementioned website.NOTE - 1: The applicants are advised tosubmit only single appliation; however, ifdue to any unavoidable situation, if hesubmits another/multiple applications,then he must ensure that application withthe higher RID is complete in all respectslike applicants' details, examination cen-tre, photograph, signature, fee etc. Theapplicants who are submitting multipleapplications should note that only theapplications with higher RID (RegistrationID) shall be entertained by theCommission and fee paid against oneRID shall not be adjusted against anyother RID.NOTE - 2: All candidates whether alreadyin Government Service including candi-dates serving in the Armed Forces,Sailors [including boys and artificersapprentices) of the Indian Navy, Cadetsof Rashtriya Indian Military College [pre-viously known as Sainik School,Dehradun), Students of Military Schoolsformerly known as King George'sSchools) and Sainik Schools run bySainik Schools Society, Governmentowned industrial undertakings or othersimilar organisations or in private employ-ment should apply online direct to theCommission.N.B. (a) Persons already in Governmentservice, whether in permanent or tempo-rary capacity or as work charged employ-ees other than casual or daily ratedemployees or those serving under thePublic Enterprises; (b) Candidates serv-ing in the Armed Forces, Sailors [includ-ing boys and artificers apprentices] of theIndian Navy; and (c) Cadets of RashtriyaIndian Military College [previously knownas Sainik School, Dehradun), Students ofMilitary Schools formerly known as KingGeorge's Schools) and Sainik Schoolsrun by Sainik School Society arerequired to inform their Head ofOffice/Department, Commanding Officer,Principals of College/School concerned,as the case may be, in writing that theyhave applied for this examination. Candidates should note that in case a

communication is received by theCommission from their employer/authority concerned withholding per-mission to the candidates applyingfor/ appearing at the examination, theirapplications will be liable to be reject-ed/ candidatures will be liable to becancelled.NOTE - 3 : WHILE FILLING IN THEAPPLICATION FORM, THE CANDIDATESHOULD CAREFULLY DECIDE ABOUTHIS CHOICE FOR THE CENTRE FORTHE EXAMINATION.IF ANY CANDIDATE APPEARS AT ACENTRE OTHER THAN THE ONE INDI-CATED BY THE COMMISSION IN HISE-ADMISSION CERTIFICATE, THEPAPERS OF SUCH A CANDIDATEWILL NOT BE VALUED AND HIS CAN-DIDATURE WILL BE LIABLE TO CAN-CELLATION.NOTE - 4 : APPLICATIONS WITHOUTTHE PRESCRIBED FEE (UNLESSREMISSION OF FEE IS CLAIMED AS INPARA 4 ABOVE) OR INCOMPLETEAPPLICATIONS SHALL BE SUMMARILYREJECTED. NO REPRESENTATIONOR CORRESPONDENCE REGARDINGSUCH REJECTION SHALL BE ENTER-TAINED UNDER ANY CIRCUM-STANCES.CANDIDATES ARE NOT REQUIRED TOSUBMIT ALONGWITH THEIR APPLI-CATIONS ANY CERTIFICATE IN SUP-PORT OF THEIR CLAIMS REGARDINGAGE, EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICA-TIONS, SCHEDULED CASTES/SCHEDULED TRIBES/OTHER BACK-WARD CLASSES AND FEE REMIS-SION ETC. THEY SHOULD, THERE-FORE, ENSURE THAT THEY FULFILALL THE ELIGIBILITY CONDITIONSFOR ADMISSION TO THE EXAMINA-TION. THEIR ADMISSION TO THEEXAMINATION WILL ALSO THERE-FORE BE PURELY PROVISIONAL. IFON VERIFICATION AT ANY LATERDATE IT IS FOUND THAT THEY DONOT FULFIL ALL ELIGIBILITY CONDI-TIONS, THEIR CANDIDATURE WILLBE CANCELLED. THE RESULT OFTHE WRITTEN PART OF THE EXAMI-NATION IS LIKELY TO BE DECLAREDIN THE MONTH OF DECEMBER, 2015.NOTE 5 : CANDIDATES WHO HAVEPASSED WRITTEN TEST ARE NOTREQUIRED TO SUBMIT THEIR ORIGI-NAL CERTIFICATE OF AGE AND EDU-CATIONAL QUALIFICATION EITHER TODIRECTORATE GENERAL OFRECRUITING, ARMY HQ, WESTBLOCK-III, RK PURAM NEW DELHI-110066 OR TO NAVAL HEAD QUAR-TERS, DMPR, OI&R SECTION, CWING, SENA BHAWAN, NEW DELHI -110011ALL CANDIDATES CALLED FORINTERVIEW MUST CARRY THEIRORIGINAL MATRICULATION CERTIFI-CATE OR EQUIVALENT EXAMINATIONCERTIFICATE TO THE SERVICESSELECTION BOARD (SSB). ORIGI-NALS WILL HAVE TO BE PRODUCEDBY THE CANDIDATES WHO QUALIFYAT THE SSB INTERVIEW SOON AFTERTHE INTERVIEW. THE ORIGINALSWILL BE RETURNED AFTER VERIFI-CATION. THOSE CANDIDATES WHOHAVE ALREADY PASSED 10+2 EXAMI-NATION MUST CARRY THEIR ORIGI-NAL 10+2 PASS CERTIFICATE ORMARKS SHEET FOR THE SSB INTER-VIEW. IF ANY OF THEIR CLAIMS ISFOUND TO BE INCORRECT THEY MAYRENDER THEMSELVES LIABLE TODISCIPLINARY ACTION BY THE COM-MISSION IN TERMS OF THE FOLLOW-ING PROVISIONS :A candidate who is or has been declaredby the Commission to be guilty of:(i) obtaining support for his candida-

ture by any means, or(ii) impersonating, or(iii) procuring impersonation by any

person, or(iv) submitting fabricated documents or

documents which have been tam-pered with, or

(v) making statements which are incor-rect or false or suppressing materi-al information, or

(vi) resorting to any other irregular orimproper means in connection withhis candidature for the examination,or

(vii) using unfair means during theexamination, or

(viii) writing irrelevant matter, includingobscene language or pornographicmatter, in the script (s), or

(ix) misbehaving in any other manner inthe examination hall, or

(x) harassing or doing bodily harm tothe Staff employed by theCommission for the conduct of theirexamination, or

(xi) being in possession of or usingmobile phone, pager, bluetooth orany electronic equipment or deviceor any other equipment capable ofbeing used as a communicationdevice during the examination, or

(xii) violating any of the instructionsissued to candidates along withtheir Admission Certificates permit-ting them to take the examination,or

(xiii) attempting to commit or as the casemay be abetting the commission ofall or any of the acts specified in theforegoing clauses, may in additionto rendering himself liable to crimi-nal prosecution be liable

(a) to be disqualified by theCommission from the examinationfor which he is a candidate and/or

(b) to be debarred either permanentlyor for a specified period

(i) by the Commission from any exam-ination or selection held by them;

(ii) by the Central Government fromany employment under them; and

(c) if he is already in service underGovernment to disciplinary actionunder the appropriate rules.

Provided that no penalty under this ruleshall be imposed except after :(i) giving the candidate an opportunity

of making such representation, inwriting as he may wish to make inthat behalf; and

(ii) taking the representation, if any,submitted by the candidate withinthe period allowed to him into con-sideration.

6. LAST DATE FOR SUBMISSION OFAPPLICATIONS :The Online Applications can be filled upto17th July, 2015 till 11.59 PM after whichthe link will be disabled.7. TRAVELLING ALLOWANCE :Candidates appearing for SSB interviewfor the first time for a particular type ofcommission i.e. Permanent or ShortService, shall be entitled for AC III Tier toand fro railway fare or bus fare inculdingreservation cum sleeper charges withinthe Indian limits. Candidates who applyagain for the same type of commissionwill not be entitled to travelling allowanceon any subsequent occassion.8. CORRESPONDENCE WITH THECOMMISSION/ARMY/NAVAL/AIRHEAD QUARTERS.The Commission will not enter into anycorrespondence with the candidatesabout their candidature except in the fol-lowing cases:(i) The eligible candidates shall be

issued an e-Admit Card threeweeks before the commencementof the examination. The e-AdmitCard will be made available in theUPSC website [www.upsc.gov.in]for being downloaded by candi-dates. No Admit Card will be sentby post. For downloading the e-Admit Card the candidate musthave his vital parameters like RID &Date of Birth or Roll No. (ifreceived) & Date or Birth or Name,Fathers Name & Date of Birthavailable with him.

(ii) If a candidate does not receivehis e-Admit card or any othercommunication regarding hiscandidature for the examinationone week before the commence-ment of the examination, heshould at once contact theCommission. Information in thisregard can also be obtained from

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the Facilitation Counter located inthe Commissions office either inperson or over phone Nos. 011-23385271/ 011-23381125/011-23098543. In case no communi-cation is received in theCommission's office from thecandidate regarding non-receiptof his e-Admit card at least oneweek before the examination, hehimself will be solely responsiblefor non-receipt of his e-Admitcard.

(iii) No candidate will ordinarily beallowed to take the examinationunless he holds a certificate ofadmission for the examination. Onreceipt of e-Admit card, check itcarefully and bring discrepancies/errors, if any, to the notice of theUPSC immediately. The courses towhich the candidates are admittedwill be according to their eligibilityas per educational qualifications fordifferent courses and the prefer-ences given by the candidates.

The candidates should note that theiradmission to the examination will bepurely provisional based on the infor-mation given by them in theApplication Form. This will be subjectto verification of all the eligibility con-ditions.(iv) If a candidate receives an e-Admit

card in respect of some other can-didate on account of processingerror, it should be notified to theCommission with a request to issuethe correct e-Admit card.Candidates may note that they willnot be allowed to take the examina-tion on the strength of an e-Admitcard issued in respect of anothercandidate.

(v) The decision of the Commission asto the acceptance of the applicationof a candidate and his eligibility orotherwise for admission to theExamination shall be final.

(vi) Candidates should note that thename in the e-Admit card in somecases, may be abbreviated due totechnical reasons.

(vii) Candidates must ensure that theiremail IDs given in their online appli-cations are valid and active.

Important : All communications to theCommission should invariably containthe following particulars.1. Name and year of the examina-

tion.2. Registration ID (RID)3. Roll No. (If received)4. Name of candidate in full and in

block letters.5. Postal address as given in the

application.N.B. (I) : Communications not contain-ing the above particulars may not beattended to.N.B. (II) : If a letter/communication isreceived from a candidate after anexamination has been held and it doesnot give his full Name and RollNumber, it will be ignored and noaction will be taken thereon.Candidates recommended by theCommission for interview by theServices Selection Board who havechanged their addresses subsequentto the submission of their applicationsfor the examination should immediate-ly after announcement of the result ofthe written part of the examination

notify the changed address also to:-For candidates with Army as First choice-Army Headqarters, AGs Branch RTG(NDA Entry), West Block-III, Wing-1, R.K.Puram, New Delhi-110066, Phone No.26175473.For candidates with Navy/NavalAcademy as first choiceNavalHeadquarters, Directorate of Manpower& Recruitment, OI & R Section, R.No.204, C Wing, Sena Bhavan, New Delhi-110011, Phone No. 23010097/ 23011282.For candidates with Air Force as firstchoice- Air Headquarters, Directorate ofPersonnel (Officers), PO 3 (A), Room No.17, J Block, Opp. Vayu Bhawan, MotilalNehru Marg, New Delhi-110011, PhoneNo. 23010231 Extn. 7081.FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THISINSTRUCTION WILL DEPRIVE THECANDIDATE OF ANY CLAIM TO CON-SIDERATION IN THE EVENT OF HISNOT RECEIVING THE SUMMONS LET-TER FOR INTERVIEW BY THE SER-VICES SELECTION BOARD.AFTER HAVING CLEARED THE WRIT-TEN EXAMINATION THE CANDIDATESSHOULD LOG ON TO THE FOLLOW-ING WEBSITES FOR THEIR SSB CEN-TRE & DATE OF INTERVIEWwww.joinindianarmy.nic.inwww.joinindiannavy.gov.inwww.careerairforce.nic.inCandidates whose names have been rec-ommended for interview by the ServicesSelection Board should addressenquiries or requests, if any, relating totheir interview or visit website of respec-tive service headquarters after 20 daysfrom the announcement of written resultsas follows :-For candidates with Army as First choice-Army Headquarters, AGs Branch, RTG(NDA Entry), West Block-III, Wing-1, R.K.Puram, New Delhi-110066, Phone No.26175473 or www.joinindianarmy.nic.inFor candidates with Navy/NavalAcademy as first choiceNavalHeadquarters, Directorate of Manpower& Recruitment, OI & R Section, Room No.204, C Wing, Sena Bhavan, New Delhi-110011, Phone No. 23010097/ Email: officer-navy@nic.in orFor candidates with Air Force as firstchoice-Air Headquarters, Directorate ofPersonnel (Officers), PO 3 (A), Room No.17, J Block, Opp. Vayu Bhawan, MotilalNehru Marg, New Delhi-110011, PhoneNo. 23010231 Extn. 7081/7082 orwww.careerairforce.nic.inCandidates are required to report for SSBinterview on the date intimated to them inthe call up letter for interview. Requestsfor postponing interview will only be consid-ered in exceptional circumstances and thattoo if it is administratively convenient forwhich Army Headquarters will be the soledeciding authority. Such requests should beaddresed to the Administrative Officer of theSelection Centre from where the call letterfor interview has been received. No actionwill be taken on letters received byArmy/Navy/Air HQs. SSB interview for thecandidates qualified in the written examina-tion will be held during the months ofJanuary, 2016 to April, 2016 or as suitableto Recruiting Directorate. For all queriesregarding Merit list, joining instructions andany other relevant information regardingselection process, please visit our website: www.joinindianarmy.nic.in9. ANNOUNCEMENT OF THERESULTS OF THE WRITTEN EXAMI-

NATION, INTERVIEW OF QUALIFIEDCANDIDATES, ANNOUNCEMENT OFFINAL RESULTS AND ADMISSION TOTHE TRAINING COURSES OF THEFINALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES :The Union Public Service Commissionshall prepare a list of candidates whoobtain the minimum qualifying marks inthe written examination as fixed by theCommission at their discretion. Such can-didates shall appear before a ServicesSelection Board for Intelligence andPersonality Test where candidates for theArmy/Navy wings of the NDA and 10+2Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian NavalAcademy will be assessed on OfficersPotentiality and those for the Air Force inPilot Aptitude Test and for OfficersPotentiality. PABT applicable to candi-dates with Air Force as First choice wouldalso be conducted for all SSB qualifiedcandidates with one of the choice as AirForce subject to their eligibility and if theyare so willing.TWO-STAGE SELECTION PROCE-DURETwo-stage selection procedure based onPsychological Aptitude Test andIntelligence Test has been introducted atSelection Centres/Air Force SelectionBoards/Naval Selection Boards All thecandidates will be put to stage one teston first day of reporting at SelectionCenters/Air Force Selection Boards/Naval Selection Boards Only those candi-dates who qualify at stage one will beadmitted to the second stage/remainingtests. Those candidates who qualifystage II will be required to submit the orig-inal Certificates along with one photocopyeach of : (I) Original Matriculation passcertificate or equivalent in support of dateof birth, (ii) Original 10+2 pass certificatepass certificate or equivalent in support ofeducational qualification. Candidates who appear before theServices Selection Board and undergothe test there, will do so at their own riskand will not be entitled to claim any com-pensation or other relief fromGovernment in respect of any injurywhich they may sustain in the course of oras a result of any of the tests given tothem at the Services Selection Boardwhether due to the negligence of any per-son or otherwise. Parents or guardians ofthe candidates will be required to sign acertificate to this effect.To be acceptable, candidates for theArmy/ Navy/Naval Academy and AirForce should secure the minimum quali-fying marks separately in (i) Writtenexamination as fixed by the Commissionat their discretion and (ii) Officer poten-tiality Test as fixed by the ServicesSelection Board at their discretion. Overand above candidates for the Air Force,and all the SSB qualified candidates asper their willingness, eligibility and prefer-ence for Air Force, should separatelyqualify the PABT.Subject to these conditions the qualifiedcandidates will then be placed in a singlecombined list on the basis of total markssecured by them in the WrittenExamination and the Services SelectionBoard Tests. The final allocation/selectionfor admission to the Army, Navy, Air Forceof the National Defence Academy and10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of IndianNaval Academy will be made upto thenumber of vacancies available subject toeligibility, medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates. The candi-

dates who are eligible to be admitted tomultiple Services/ Courses will be consid-ered for allocation/ selection with refer-ence to their order of preferences and inthe event of their final allocation/selectionto one Service/ Course, they will not beconsidered for admission to other remain-ing Services/ Courses.N.B. : EVERY CANDIDATE FOR THEAIR FORCE IS GIVEN PILOT APTITUDETEST ONLY ONCE. THE GRADESECURED BY HIM AT THE FIRST TESTWILL THEREFORE HOLD GOOD FOREVERY SUBSEQUENT INTERVIEW HEHAS WITH THE AIR FORCE SELEC-TION BOARD. A CANDIDATE WHOFAILS IN THE FIRST PILOT APTITUDETEST CANNOT APPLY FOR ADMIS-SION TO THE NATIONAL DEFENCEACADEMY EXAMINATION FOR THEAIR FORCE WING OR GENERALDUTIES (PILOT) BRANCH OR NAVALAIR ARM.Candidates who have been given thePilot Aptitude Test for any previousN.D.A. course should submit their appli-cation for this examination for the AirForce Wing, only if they have been noti-fied as having qualified in the PilotAptitude Test. The form and manner of communicationof the result of the examination to individ-ual candidates shall be decided by theCommission at their discretion and theCommission will not enter into correspon-dence with them regarding the result.Success in the examination confers noright of admission to the Academy. A can-didate must satisfy the appointing author-ity that he is suitable in all respects foradmission to the Academy.10. DISQUALIFICATION FOR ADMIS-SION TO THE TRAINING COURSE :-Candidates who were admitted to an ear-lier course at the National DefenceAcademy or to the 10+2 Cadet EntryScheme of Indian Naval Academy butwere removed therefrom for lack of offi-cer-like qualities or on disciplinarygrounds will not be admitted to theAcademy.Candidates who were previously with-drawn from the National DefenceAcademy or Indian Naval Academy onmedical grounds or left the aboveAcademy voluntarily are however, eligiblefor admission to the Academy providedthey satisfy the medical and other pre-scribed conditions.11. NO REQUEST FOR WITHDRAWALOF CANDIDATURE RECEIVED FROMA CANDIDATE AFTER HE HAS SUB-MITTED HIS APPLICATION WILL BEENTERTAINED UNDER ANY CIRCUM-STANCES.12. The details regarding (a) the schemeand syllabus of the examination, (b)guidelines for filling up the onlineApplication Form, (c) Special Instructionsto candidates for objective type tests, (d)Physical standards for admission to theNational Defence Academy and NavalAcademy and (e) Brief particulars of theservice etc., for candidates joining theNational Defence Academy and NavalAcademy are given in Appendices I, II, III,IV and V respectively.

T. CHINSUM NAULAKUNDER SECRETRY

Union Public Service Commission

APPENDIX-I(The scheme and syllabus of examination)

A. SCHEME OF EXAMINATION1. The subjects of the written examina-tion, the time allowed and the maximummarks allotted to each subject will be asfollows : Subject Code Duration Maximum

MarksMathematics 01 2- Hours 300General 02 2- Hours 600Ability Test

Total 900SSB Test/Interview : 900

2. THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTSWILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVE TYPEQUESTIONS ONLY. THE QUESTIONPAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OF MATH-EMATICS AND PART "B" OF GENERALABILITY TEST WILL BE SET BILIN-GUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENG-LISH.3. In the question papers, wherever nec-essary, questions involving the metricsystem of Weights and Measures onlywill be set.

4. Candidates must write the papers intheir own hand. In no circumstances willthey be allowed the help of a scribe towrite answers for them.5. The Commission have discretion to fixqualifying marks in any or all the subjectsat the examination.6. The candidates are not permitted to usecalculator or Mathematical or logarithmictable for answering objective type papers(Test Booklets). They should not therefore,bring the same inside the Examination Hall.

B. SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATIONPAPER-I

MATHEMATICS(Code No. 01)

(Maximum Marks- 300)1. ALGEBRAConcept of a set, operations on sets,Venn diagrams. De Morgan laws.Cartesian product, relation, equivalencerelation. Representation of real numberson a line. Complex numbers - basic prop-erties, modulus, argument, cube roots of

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APPENDIX-IIINSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINE APPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the website www.upsconline.nic.inSalient Features of the system of Online Application Form are given hereunder : Detailed instructions for filling up Online applications are available on the above

mentioned website. Candidates will be required to complete the Online Application form containing

two stages viz. Part-I and Part-II as per the instructions available in the abovementioned site through drop down menu.

The candidates are required to pay a fee of Rs. 100/- (Rupees Hundred Only)[except SC/ST candidates and those specified in Note-2 of Para 4 of the Noticewho are exempted from payment of fee] either by depositing the money in anybranch of SBI by cash or by using net banking facility of State Bank of India/StateBank of Bikaner & Jaipur/State Bank of Hyderabad/State Bank of Mysore/StateBank of Patiala/ State Bank of Travancore or by using any Visa/MasterCredit/Debit Card.

Before start filling up on Online Application, a candidate must have his photo-graph and signature duly scanned in the .jpg format in such a manner that eachfile should not exceed 40 KB and must not be less than 3 KB in size for the pho-tograph and 1 KB for the signature.

The Online applications (Part I and II) can be filled from 20th June, 2015 to 17thJuly, 2015 till 11.59 p.m., after which link will be disabled.

Applicants should avoid submitting multiple applications. However, if due to anyunavoidable circumstances any applicant submits multiple applications then hemust ensure that the applications with higher RID is complete in all respects.

In case of multiple applications, the applications with higher RID shall be enter-tained by the Commission and fee paid against one RID shall not be adjustedagainst any other RID.

The applicants must ensure that while filling their Application Form, they are pro-viding their valid and active E-mail IDs as the Commission may use electronicmode of communication while contacting them at diferent stages of examinationprocess.

The applicants are advised to check their emails at regular intervals and ensurethat the email address ending with@nic.in are directed to their inbox folder andnot to the SPAM folder or any other folder.

Candidates are strongly advised to apply online well in time without waitingfor the last date for submission of online application.

unity. Binary system of numbers.Conversion of a number in decimal sys-tem to binary system and vice-versa.Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic pro-gressions. Quadratic equations with realcoefficients. Solution of linear inequationsof two variables by graphs. Permutationand Combination. Binomial theorem andits applications. Logarithms and theirapplications.2. MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS :Types of matrices, operations on matri-ces. Determinant of a matrix, basic prop-erties of determinants. Adjoint andinverse of a square matrix, Applications -Solution of a system of linear equations intwo or three unknowns by Cramer's ruleand by Matrix Method.3. TRIGONOMETRY : Angles and theirmeasures in degrees and in radians.Trigonometrical ratios. Trigonometricidentities Sum and difference formulae.Multiple and Sub-multiple angles. Inversetrigonometric functions. Applications -Height and distance, properties of trian-gles.4. ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWOAND THREE DIMENSIONS :Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate sys-tem. Distance formula. Equation of a linein various forms. Angle between twolines. Distance of a point from a line.Equation of a circle in standard and ingeneral form. Standard forms of parabo-la, ellipse and hyperbola. Eccentricity andaxis of a conic. Point in a three dimen-sional space, distance between twopoints. Direction Cosines and directionratios. Equation of a plane and a line invarious forms. Angle between two linesand angle between two planes. Equationof a sphere.5. DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS :Concept of a real valued function -domain, range and graph of a function.Composite functions, one to one, ontoand inverse functions. Notion of limit,Standard limits - examples. Continuity offunctions - examples, algebraic opera-tions on continuous functions. Derivativeof function at a point, geometrical andphysical interpretation of a derivative -applications. Derivatives of sum, productand quotient of functions, derivative of afunction with respect to another function,derivative of a composite function.Second order derivatives. Increasing anddecreasing functions. Application ofderivatives in problems of maxima andminima.6. INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIF-FERENTIAL EQUATIONS :Integration as inverse of differentiation, inte-gration by substitution and by parts, stan-dard integrals involving algebraic expres-sions, trigonometric, exponential andhyperbolic functions. Evaluation of definiteintegrals - determination of areas of planeregions bounded by curves - applications. Definition of order and degree of a differ-ential equation, formation of a differentialequation by examples. General and par-ticular solution of a differential equations,solution of first order and first degree dif-ferential equations of various types -examples. Application in problems ofgrowth and decay.7. VECTOR ALGEBRA :Vectors in two and three dimensions,

magnitude and direction of a vector. Unitand null vectors, addition of vectors,scalar multiplication of a vector, scalarproduct or dot product of two vectors.Vector product or cross product of twovectors. Applications work done by aforce and moment of a force and in geo-metrical problems.8. STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY:Statistics : Classification of data,Frequency distribution, cumulative fre-quency distribution - examples. Graphicalrepresentation - Histogram, Pie Chart,frequency polygon - examples. Measuresof Central tendency - Mean, median andmode. Variance and standard deviation -determination and comparison.Correlation and regression.Probability : Random experiment, out-comes and associated sample space,events, mutually exclusive and exhaus-tive events, impossible and certainevents. Union and Intersection of events.Complementary, elementary and com-posite events. Definition of probability -classical and statistical - examples.Elementary theorems on probability -simple problems. Conditional probability,Bayes' theorem - simple problems.Random variable as function on a samplespace. Binomial distribution, examples ofrandom experiments giving rise toBinominal distribution.

PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST

(Code No. 02)(Maximum Marks-600)

Part A - ENGLISH(Maximum Marks 200) The questionpaper in English will be designed to testthe candidates understanding of Englishand workman like use of words. The syl-labus covers various aspects like :Grammar and usage, vocabulary, com-prehension and cohesion in extendedtext to test the candidates proficiency inEnglish.Part B - GENERAL KNOWLEDGE(Maximum Marks-400)The question paper on GeneralKnowledge will broadly cover the sub-jects : Physics, Chemistry, GeneralScience, Social Studies, Geography andCurrent Events.The syllabus given below is designed toindicate the scope of these subjectsincluded in this paper. The topics men-tioned are not to be regarded as exhaus-tive and questions on topics of similarnature not specifically mentioned in thesyllabus may also be asked. Candidatesanswers are expected to show theirknowledge and intelligent understandingof the subject. Section A (Physics)Physical Properties and States of Matter,Mass, Weight, Volume, Density andSpecific Gravity, Principle of Archimedes,Pressure Barometer.Motion of objects, Velocity andAcceleration, Newtons Laws of Motion,Force and Momentum, Parallelogram ofForces, Stability and Equilibrium of bod-ies Gravitation, elementary ideas of work,Power and Energy.Effects of Heat, Measurement of temper-ature and heat, change of State andLatent Heat, Modes of transference ofHeat. Sound waves and their properties,

Simple musical instruments.Rectilinear propagation of Light,Reflection and refraction. Spherical mir-rors and Lenses. Human Eye.Natural and Artificial Magnets, Propertiesof a Magnet, Earth as a Magnet.Static and Current Electricity, conductorsand Non-conductors, Ohms Law, SimpleElectrical Circuits, Heating, Lighting andMagnetic effects of Current,Measurement of Electrical Power,Primary and Secondary Cells, Use of X-Rays.General Principles in the working of thefollowing :Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys,Siphon, Levers, Balloon, Pumps,Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, ThermosFlask, Gramophone, Telegraphs,Telephone, Periscope, Telescope,Microscope, Mariners Compass;Lightening Conductors, Safety Fuses. Section B (Chemistry)Physical and Chemical changes.Elements, Mixtures and Compounds,Symbols, Formulae and simple ChemicalEquations, Law of Chemical Combination(excluding problems). Properties of Airand Water. Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen,Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbondioxide,Oxidation and Reduction. Acids, bases and salts.Carbon - different forms.Fertilizers - Natural and ArtificialMaterial used in the preparation of sub-stances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper,Cement, Paints, Safety Matches, andGun-Powder. Elementary ideas about theStructure of Atom, Atomic, Equivalent andMolecular Weights, Valency.Section C (General Science)Difference between the living and non-living.Basis of Life - Cells, Protoplasms andTissues.Growth and Reproduction in Plants andAnimals.Elementary knowledge of Human Bodyand its important organs.Common Epidemics, their causes andprevention.Food - Source of Energy for man.Constituents of food, Balanced Diet.The Solar System - Meteors and Comets,Eclipses.Achievements of Eminent Scientists.Section D (History, FreedomMovement etc.)A broad survey of Indian History, withemphasis on Culture and Civilisation.Freedom Movement in India. Elementarystudy of Indian Constitution andAdministration.Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plansof India.Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives andCommunity Development.Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, NationalIntegration and Welfare State, BasicTeachings of Mahatma Gandhi.Forces shaping the modern world;Renaissance,Exploration and Discovery; War ofAmerican Independence. FrenchRevolution, Industrial Revolution andRussian Revolution. Impact of Scienceand Technology on Society. Concept ofone World, United Nations, Panchsheel,

Democracy. Socialism and Communism.Role of India in the present world.Section E (Geography)The Earth, its shape and size. Lattitudesand Longitudes, Concept of time.International Date Line. Movements ofEarth and their effects. Origin of Earth. Rocks and their classifi-cation; Weathering - Mechanical andChemical, Earthquakes and volcanoes. Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphereand its composition; Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure, Planetary Winds,cyclones and Anti-cyclones; Humidity;Condensation and Precipitation; Types ofClimate. Major Natural regions of theWorld.Regional Geography of India - Climate,Natural vegetation. Mineral and Powerresources; location and distribution ofagricultural and industrial activities.Important Sea ports and main sea, landand air routes of India. Main items ofImports and Exports of India.Section F (Current Events)Knowledge of Important events that havehappened in India in the recent years.Current important world events. Prominent personalities - both Indian andInternational including those connectedwith cultural activities and sports.NOTE :Out of maximum marks assigned to partB of this paper, questions on SectionsA, B, C, D, E and F will carry appox-imately 25%, 15%, 10%, 20%, 20% and10% weightages respectively.Intelligence and personality testThe SSB procedure consists of twostage Selection process-stage I andstage II. Only those candidates whoclear the stage I are permitted toappear for stage II. The details are :-(a) Stage I comprises of OfficerIntelligence Rating (OIR) tests arePicture Perception *Description Test(PP&DT). The candidates will be short-listed based on combination of perform-ance in QIR Test and PP and DT.(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview,Group Testing Officer Tasks, PsychologyTests and the Conference. These testsare conducted over 4 days. The detailsof these tests are given on the websitewww.joinindianarmy.nic.inThe personality of a candidate isassessed by three different assessorsviz. the Interviewing Officer (IO), GroupTesting Officer (GTO) and thePsychologist. There are no separateweightage for each test. The mks areallotted by assessors only after takinginto consideration the performance ofthe candidate holistically in all the test.In addition, marks for Conference arealso allotted based on the initial per-formance of the Candidate in the threetechniques and decision of the Board.All these have equal weightage.The various tests of IO, GTO andPsych are designed to bring out thepresence/absence of Officer LikeQualities and their trainability in a can-didate. Accordingly candidates areRecommended or Not Recommended atthe SSB"

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GUIDELINES FOR PHYSICAL STAN-DARDS FOR ADMISSION TO THENATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMYNote : CANDIDATES MUST BE PHYS-ICALLY AND MENTALLY FITACCORDING TO THE PRESCRIBEDPHYSICAL STANDARDS. THEGUIDELINES FOR THE SAME AREGIVEN BELOW.A NUMBER OF QUALIFIED CANDI-DATES ARE REJECTED SUBSE-QUENTLY ON MEDICAL GROUNDS.CANDIDATES ARE THEREFOREADVISED IN THEIR OWN INTERESTTO GET THEMSELVES MEDICALLYEXAMINED BEFORE SUBMITTINGTHEIR APPLICATIONS TO AVOIDDISAPPOINTMENT AT THE FINALSTAGE.Candidates are also advised to rectifyminor defects/ailments in order tospeed up finalisation of medical exami-nation conducted at the MilitaryHospital after being recommended atthe SSB. Few of such commonly found defects/ailments are listed below : (a) Wax (Ears)(b) Deviated Nasal Septum(c) Hydrocele/Phimosis(d) Overweight/Underweight(e) Under sized Chest(f) Piles(g) Gynaecomastia(h) Tonsillitis(i) VaricoceleNote : Permanent body tattoos are onlypermitted on inner face of forearm i.e.from inside of elbow to the wrist and onthe reverse side of plam/back (dorsal)side of hand/Permanent body tattooson any other part of the body are notacceptable and candidates will bebarred from further selection. Tribeswith tattoo marks on the face or bodyas per their existing custom and tradi-tions will be permitted on a case tocase basis. Comdt Selection Centrewill be competent authority for clearingsuch cases.Civilian candidates appearing for alltypes of commission in the ArmedForces will be entitled to out-patientstreatment from service sources at pub-lic expense for injuries sustained or dis-eases contracted during the course oftheir examination by the SelectionBoard. They will also be entitled toinpatient treatment at public expense inthe Officerss ward of a hospital provid-ed(a) the injury is sustained during thetests or,(b) the disease is contracted during thecourse of the examination by selectionboard and there is no suitable accom-modation in local civil hospital or it isimpracticable to remove the patient tothe civil hospital; or,(c) the medical board requires the can-didatess admission for observation.NOTE : They are not entitled to specialnursing.A candidate recommended by theServices Selection Board will undergoa medical examination by a Board ofService Medical Officers. Only thosecandidates will be admitted to theacademy who are declared fit by theMedical Board. The proceedings of theMedical Board are confidential and willnot be divulged to anyone. Howeverthe candidates declared unfit will beintimated by the President of theMedical Board and the procedure forrequest for an Appeal Medical Boardwill also be intimated to the candidate.Candidates declared unfit duringAppeal Medical Board will be intimatedabout the provision of Review MedicalBoard.(a) The candidate must be in good

physical and mental health andfree from any disease/disability

which is likely to interfere with theefficient performance of Militaryduties.

(b) There should be no evidence ofweak constitution, bodily defectsor under weight. The candidateshould not be over weight orobese.

(c) The minimum acceptable heightis 157.5 cms. (162.5 cms for AirForce). For Gorkhas and individu-als belonging to hills of NorthEastern regions of India, Garhwaland Kumaon, the minimumacceptable heights will be 5 cms.less. In case of candidates fromLakshadweep the minimumacceptable height can be reducedby 2 cms. Height and weight stan-dards are given below :

HEIGHT/WEIGHT STANDARDS FORARMY/AIR FORCE

TABLE-IHeight in Weight in Kgs.Centimetres(Without shoes)

16-17 17-18 18-19years years years

152 ............ 42.5 44.0 45.0155 ............ 43.5 45.3 47.0157 ............ 45.0 47.0 48.0160 ............ 46.5 48.0 49.0162 ............ 48.0 50.0 51.0165 ............ 50.0 52.0 53.0167 ............ 51.0 53.0 54.0170 ............ 52.5 55.0 56.0173 ............ 54.5 57.0 58.0175 ............ 56.0 59.0 60.0178 ............ 58.0 61.0 62.0180 ............ 60.0 63.0 64.5183 ............ 62.5 65.0 66.5HEIGHT/WEIGHT STANDARDS FOR

NAVYTABLE-II

Height in Weight in Kgs.Centimetres(Without shoes)

16 18 20years years years

152 ............... 44 45 46155 ............... 45 46 47157 ............... 46 47 49160 ............... 47 48 50162 ............... 48 50 52165 ............... 50 52 53168 ............... 52 53 55170 ............... 53 55 57173 ............... 55 57 59175 ............... 57 59 61178 ............... 59 61 62180 ............... 61 63 64183 ............... 63 65 67"Actual weight 10% departure fromthe average weight given in the table Iand II is to be considered within normallimits". However, in individuals withheavy bones and broad build as well asindividuals with thin build but otherwisehealthy this may be relaxed to someextent on merit.NOTE 1 : Height relaxable upto 2.5 cm(5 cm for Navy) may be allowed wherethe Medical Board certifies that thecandidate is likely to grow and come upto the required standard on completionof his training.NOTE 2 : To meet special requirementas a pilot in the Air Force the accept-able measurements of leg length, thighlength and sitting height will be asunder :

Minimum MaximumLeg Length 99.00 cms. 120.00 cms.Thigh Length 64.00 cms.Sitting Height 81.50 cms. 96.00 cms.(d) Chest should be well developed.

Fully expanded chest should notbe less than 81 cms. The mini-mum range of expansion after fullinspiration should be 5 cms. Themeasurement will be taken with atape so adjusted that its loweredge should touch the nipple infront and the upper part of the

tape should touch the lower angleof the shoulder blades behind. X-Ray of the chest is compulsoryand will be taken to rule out anydisease of the chest.

(e) There should be no maldevelop-ment or impairment of function ofthe bones or joint.

Spinal Conditions(f) Past medical history of diseases

or injury of the spine or sacro iliacjoints, either with or without objec-tive signs which have preventedthe candidate from successfullyfollowing a physically active life, isa cause for rejection for commis-sioning in IAF. History of spinalfracture/ prolapsed intervertebraldisc and surgical treatment forthese conditions will entail rejec-tion. The following conditionsdetected radiologically duringmedical exam will disqualify acandidate for Air Force service.

(i) Granulomatous disease of spine(ii) Arthritidies/spondylosis- Rheumatoid arthritis and allied

disorders- Ankylosing spondylitis- Osteoarthrosis, spondylosis and

degenerative joint disease- Non articular rheumatism (e.g.

lesions of the rotator cuff, tenniselbow, recurrent lumbago etc.)

- Miscellaneous disorders includingSLE, polymyositis, vasculitis.

(iii) Spondylolisthesis/spondylolysis.(iv) Compression fracture of verte-

brae.(v) Scheuerman's disease

(Adolescent kyphosis).(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when

associated with clinically restrict-ed movements of cervical spine.

(vii) Unilateral/Bilateral cervical ribswith demonstrable neurological orcirculatory deficit.

(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree asmeasured by Cobb's method.

(ix) Degenerative Disc Discase.(x) Presence of schmorl's nodes at

more than one level.(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial

anomalies.(xii) Hemi vertebrae and/or incom-

plete block (fused) vertebrae atany level in cervical, dorsal orlumbar spine and complete block(fused) vertebrae at more thanone level in cervical or dorsalspine.

(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lum-barisation (Complete or incom-plete) at all levels and bilateralincomplete sacralisation or lum-barisation.

(xiv) Any other abnormality if so con-sidered by the specialist.

(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis wheredeformity is barely noticeable andthere is no pain or restriction ofmovement will not precludeacceptance.

(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis orsuspicion of any other abnormali-ty or spinal deformity, more thanmild, appropriate X-rays of thespine are to be taken and theExaminee referred for specialistsadvice.

(i) The following conditions detectedon X-ray examination will be dis-qualifying for entry to ArmedForces.

(i) Granulomatius disease of spine.(ii) Arthritidies/spondylosis(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as

measured by Cobbs Method (10degree for Army).

(iv) More than mild Kyphosis/Lordosis(v) Spondylolisthesis/Spondylosis.(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes.(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra.

(viii) Sacaralisation Disease(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable

neurological or Circulatory deficit.(x) Presence of Schmorls node at

more than one level.(xi) Atlanto-occipital, and atlantoaxial

anomalies.(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation

Unilateral or Bilateral(xiii) Spinabifida other than SV 1 and

LV 5 if completely sacralised.(xiv) Any other abnormality, if so con-

sidered by specialist.(j) A candidate should have no past

history of mental breakdown orfits.

(k) The hearing should be normal. Acandidate should be able to heara forced whisper with each ear ata distance of 610 cms in a quietroom. There should be no evi-dence of present or past diseaseof the ear, nose and throat.Audiometric test will be done forAF. Audiometric loss should notexceed+20 db in frequenciesbetween 250 Hz and 4000 Hz.There is no impediment ofspeech.

(l) There should be no signs of func-tional or organic disease of theheart and blood vessels. Bloodpressure should be normal.

(m) There should be no enlargementof liver or spleen. Any evidence ofdisease of internal organs of theabdomen will be a cause forrejection.

(n) Un-operated hernias will make acandidate unfit. In case of Herniawhich has been operated, a mini-mum of 6 months must havepassed prior to final medicalexamination before commence-ment of the course.

(o) There should be no hydrocele,varicocele or piles.

(p) Urine examination will be doneand any abnormality if detectedwill be a cause for rejection.

(q) Any disease of skin which is likelyto cause disability or disfigure-ment will also be a cause forrejection.

(r) A candidate should be able toread in a distant vision chart 6/6 inbetter eye and 6/9 in worse eyewith or without glasses. Myopiashould not be more than 2.5 Dand hypermetropia not more than3.5 D including Astigmatism.Internal examination of the eyewill be done by means of opthal-moscope to rule out any diseaseof the eye. A candidate must havegood binocular vision. The colourvision standard, will be (CPIII) forArmy. A candidate should be ableto recognise red and greencolours. Candidates will berequired to give certificates thatneither he nor any member of hisfamily has suffered from congeni-tal night blindness. Candidateswho have undergone or have theevidence of having undergoneRadial Keratotomy, to improve thevisual acuity will be permanentlyrejected for all the Services.Candidates who have undergoneLaser Surgery for correction ofrefractive error are also notacceptable to defence services.

Vision standard for Naval candi-datesUncorrected without glass 6/6, 6/9Corrected with glass 6/6, 6/6Limits of Myopia -0.75Limits of Hypermetropia +1.5Binocular vision IIILimits of colour preception IVisual standards for Air ForceCandidates who habitually wear spec-tacles are not eligible for Air Force,

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Minimum distant vision 6/6 in one eyeand 6/9 in other, correctable to 6/6 onlyfor Hypermetropia, Colour vision CP-IHypermetropia : + 2.0 D Sph Manifest Myopia : Nil Retinoscopic Myopia : - 0.5 in anyMeridian permitted. Astigmatism : +0.75 D Cyl(within + 2.0 D-Max)Maddox Rod Test(i) at 6 meters - Exo - 6 prism D

Eso - 6 prism DHyper-1 Prism DHypro-1 Prism D

(ii) at 33 cms - Exo - 16 Prism DEso - 6 prism DHyper - 1 prism DHypo - 1 prism D

Hand held Stereoscope - All of BSVgrades Convergence - Up to 10 cmCover test for distant and near - Lateral divergence/convergence recov-ery rapid and completeRadial Keratotomy, Photo RefractiveKeratotomy/laser in Situ, Kerato -mileusis (PRK/LASIK) surgeries forcorrection of refractive errors are notpermitted for any Air Force duties.Candidates having undergone cataractsurgery with or without IOL implants willalso be declared unfit. Binocular vision must possess goodbinocular vision (fusion and stereopsiswith good amplitude and depth.Candidates who have undergone

LASIK surgery are not considered fit forpermanent commission in flying branchin IAF.(s) USG abdomen examination will

be carried out and any congenitalstructural anomaly or disease ofthe abdominal organs will be acause for rejection in ArmedForces.

(t) The candidates should have suffi-cient number of natural andsound teeth. A minimum of 14dental points will be acceptable.When 32 teeth are present, thetotal dental points are 22. A candi-date should not be suffering fromsevere pyorrhoea.

(u) Routine ECG and EEG for AirForce candidates must be withinnormal limits.

(v) Physical conditioning: Prospective candidates areadvised to keep themselves ingood physical condition, by fol-lowing the undermentioned rou-tine :-

(a) Running 2.4 km in 15 minutes(b) Skipping(c) Push ups and sit ups (minimum

20 each)(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)(e) Rope climbing - 3-4 metres.

1. Before a candidate joins theAcademy, the parent or guardian will berequired to sign:-(a) A certificate to the effect that he fullyunderstands that he or his son or wardshall not be entitled to claim any com-pensation or other relief from theGovernment in respect of any injurywhich his son or ward may sustain inthe course of or as a result of the train-ing or where bodily infirmity or deathresults in the course of or as a result ofa surgical operation performed upon oranesthesia administered to him for thetreatment of any injury received asaforesaid or otherwise.(b) A bond to the effect that if, onaccount of his dismissal or discharge orwithdrawal from National DefenceAcademy for knowingly furnishing falseparticulars or suppressing materialinformation in his application for admis-sion to the said National DefenceAcademy or in the event of his beingdismissed or discharged or withdrawnon disciplinary grounds from the said,National Defence Academy or for anyreason not beyond the control of thecadet, he does not complete the pre-scribed period of training, or he, thecadet, does not accept a Commission ifoffered as conventated above, then theGuarantors and the cadet shall jointlyand severally be liable to pay forthwithto Government in cash sums as theGovernment shall fix but not exceedingsuch expenses as shall have beenincurred by the Government onaccount of the Cadet on his trainingand all the money received by theCadets as pay and allowance from theGovernment together with interest onthe said money calculated at the rate inforce for Government loans.2. The cost of training including accom-modation, books, uniforms, boardingand medical treatment will be borne bythe Government. Parents or guardiansof cadets, will, however, be required tomeet their pocket and other privateexpenses. Normally these expensesare not likely to exceed Rs. 3000.00

p.m. If in any case a cadets's parentsor guardian is unable to meet wholly orpartly even this expenditure financialassistance of Rs. 1000.00 p.m. for theperiod of training may be granted bythe Government whose parents incomeis less than Rs. 21,000/- per month.Cadet whose parent's or guardian'sincome exceeds Rs. 21,000/- permonth will not be liable for the assis-tance. If more than one son/wardsimultaneously undergoing training atNDA, IMA, OTA and correspondingtraining establishment in the Navy andAir Force, then BOTH would be eligiblefor the financial assistance.The parent/guardian of a candidatedesirous of having financial assistancefrom the Government should immedi-ately after his son/ward having beenfinally selected for training at theNational Defence Academy submit anapplication through the DistrictMagistrate of his District who will for-ward the application with his recom-mendation to the Commandant,National Defence Academy, KHADAK-WASLA, PUNE-411023.3. Candidates finally selected for train-ing at the Academy will be required todeposit the following amount with theCommandant, National DefenceAcademy, on their arrival there:(a) Pocket allowance for Rs. 7500.00

five months atRs. 1500.00 per month

(b) For items of clothing Rs. 17865.00and equipment

(c) Army Group Insurance Rs. 4250.00Fund

(d) Incidental Expenditure Rs.7516.00during Ist Semester Total Rs. 37131.00

Out of the amount mentioned abovethe following amount is refundable tothe candidate in the event of financialaid being sanctioned to them.(a) Pocket allowance for Rs. 2000.00

five months at Rs.400.00 per month(Corresponding to Govt. Financial Assistance)

(b) For items of clothing Rs. 13935.00 andequipment approximately

4. The following scholarships/Financial Assistance are tenableat the National DefenceAcademy.

(1) PARASHURAM BHAU PATWARD-HAN SCHOLARSHIP-This Scholarshipis granted to cadets overall first inAcademics of Passing out Course.One time scholarship amount is Rs.5000/-.(2) COLONEL KENDAL FRANKMEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - Thisscholarship is of the value of Rs.360.00 per annum and awarded to aMARATHA cadet who should be theson of an ex-serviceman. The scholar-ship is in addition to any financial assis-tance from the Government.(3) KAUR SINGH MEMORIAL SCHOL-ARSHIP - Two scholarships are award-ed to cadets who obtain the highestposition amongst candidates fromBIHAR. The value of each scholarshipis Rs. 37.00 per mensem tenable for amaximum period of 4 years during thetraining at the National DefenceAcademy, Khadakwasla and thereafterat the Indian Military Academy, DehraDun and the Air Force Flying College;and Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimalawhere the cadets may be sent for train-ing on completion of their training at theNational Defence Academy. The schol-arship will, however, be continued sub-ject to maintaining good progress at theabove institution.(4) ASSAM GOVERNMENT SCHOL-ARSHIP - Two scholarships will beawarded to the cadets from ASSAM.The value of each scholarship is Rs.30.00 per mensem and is tenable forthe duration of a cadets stay at theNational Defence Academy. The schol-arships will be awarded to the two bestcadets from ASSAM without any refer-ence to the income of their parents.The cadets who are granted this schol-arship will not be entitled to any otherfinancial assistance from the

Government.(5) UTTAR PRADESH GOVERNMENTSCHOLARSHIPS - Two scholarshipseach of the value of Rs. 30.00 permonth and an outfit stipend of Rs.400.00 are awarded to two cadets whobelong to UTTAR PRADESH on merit-cum-means basis and are tenable for aperiod of three years subject to satis-factory performance by the cadets atNational Defence Academy. Cadetswho are granted these Scholarshipsare not entitled to any other financialassistance from Government.(6) KERALA GOVERNMENT SCHOL-ARSHIPS - One merit scholarship ofthe value of Rs. 480/- per annum forthe entire period of training at NDA, willbe awarded by the State Governmentof Kerala to a Cadet who is domiciledresident of the State of KERALA andwho secures the first position in the allIndia UPSC Entrance Examination toNDA irrespective of the fact whether hehas passed out from RIMC or from anyof the Sainik Schools in India. Thefinancial position of a Cadetsfather/guardian is not taken into consid-eration.(7) BIHARI LAL MANDAKINI PRIZE -This is cash prize of Rs. 500.00 avail-able for the best BENGALI boy in eachCourse of the Academy. ApplicationForms are available with theCommandant, National DefenceAcademy.(8) ORISSA GOVERNMENT SCHOL-ARSHIPS - These scholarships, onefor the Army, one for the Navy and theother for the Air Force of the value ofRs. 80.00 each per month will beawarded by the Government of Orissato the cadets who are permanent resi-dents of the State of ORISSA. Two ofthese scholarships will be awarded onthe basis of merit-cum-means of thecadets whose parents or guardiansincome does not exceed Rs. 5,000/-per annum and the other one will begiven to the best cadet irrespective ofhis parents or guardians income.

APPENDIX-V(BRIEF PARTICULARS OF THE SERVICE ETC.)

(9) State Government Amount EligibilityWest Bangal

*Income Low Middle HighInitial Lump sum grant 5000/- 3750/- 2500/- (i) the cadet must be Indian Citizen and the cdt and or/his parent mustScholarship per Semester 1800/- 1350/- 900 be permanent resident of/or permanently domiciled in the State of West *Table Income group Bengal.Low - upto Rs. 9000/- pm (ii) The Cadet is not in receipt of any other financial assistance/grant fromMiddle - Rs. 9001/- to Rs. 18000/- pm the Govt. of India and/or the State Government or any other authority High - Above 18000/- pm excepting scholarship or stipend received on merit.

(10) Goa Rs. 1000/- per month during the period of (i) The income limit of the cadets parent/guardian shall not exceed Rs. training (Subject to a maximum of 24 months 15000/- pm (Rs. 1,80,000/- per annum)or duration of the course whichever is less) (ii) The income limit of those belonging to SC/ST/OBC should not exceed& one time outfit allowance of Rs. 12,000/- Rs. 37,500/- per month (Rs. 4,50,000/- per annum)

(iii) He should not be receiving financial assistance/ scholarship/freeship from any other source.

(11) Nagaland Rs. 1,00,000/- one time payment Should be domicile of Nagaland State.(12) Manipur Rs. 1,00,000/- one time payment Should be domicile of Manipur State.(13) Arunachal Pradesh Scholarship - Rs. 1000/- pm

One time outfit Allowance- Rs. 12000/- Should be domicile of Arunachal Pradesh State.

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(20) HIMACHAL PRADESH GOVERN-MENT SCHOLARSHIP - Four scholar-ships will be awarded to cadets fromHIMACHAL PRADESH. The value ofeach scholarship is Rs. 30.00 permonth during the first two years oftraining and Rs. 48.00 per month dur-ing the third year of training. Thesescholarships will be available to thosecadets whose parents income is belowRs. 500.00 per month. No cadet inreceipt of financial assistance from theGovernment will be eligible for thisscholarship.(21) TAMIL NADU GOVERNMENTSCHOLARSHIP - The Government ofTamil Nadu has instituted at NDA onescholarship per course of the value ofRs. 30/- per month plus an outfitallowance of Rs. 400/- (one only duringthe entire period of cadets training) tobe awarded to a cadet belonging to theState of TAMIL NADU whose parents/guardians monthly income does notexceed Rs. 500/-. The application byan eligible cadet can be made to theCommandant, National DefenceAcademy on their arrival.(22) KARNATAKA GOVERNMENTSCHOLARSHIPS- The Govt. ofKarnataka has awarded scholarshipsto cadets from Karnataka State whojoin the National Defence Academy.The value of the scholarship shall beRs. 1000/- (Rupees One thousand) permonth and outfit allowance of Rs.12000/- in first term.(23) ALBERT EKKA SCHOLARSHIP-The Government of Bihar has institutedat NDA 25 merit Scholarships at Rs.50/- per month for entire period of sixterms at the NDA and Rs. 650/- onetime towards clothing and equipment.The cadet awarded the above meritscholarship would not be eligible forany other scholarship or financial assis-tance from the Government. The appli-cation by an eligible cadet can be madeto the Commandant National DefenceAcademy on their arrival.(24) FG OFFICER DV PINTOOMEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP - GP CaptM Vashishta has instituted 3 scholar-ships of Rs. 125/- each per month atNDA for one term to be awarded to thefirst three cadets in the order of meriton completion of their first semester tillend of second term. The cadets inreceipt of Govt. Financial Assistancewill not be eligible for the above schol-arships. The application for eligiblecadets can be made to theCommandant, NDA on arrival.(25) FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TOWARDS OF EX-SERVICEMEN-MAHARASHTRA STATEThe wards of Maharashtrian ex-serviceofficers/men who are undergoing train-ing as cadets at NDA will be given Rs.

50,000/- as one time incentive.The parents/guardians of the wardsshould submit their applications to theirrespective Zilla Sainik Welfare Officealongwith the certificates obtained fromthe Academy. Terms and conditionsgoverning these scholarships areobtainable from the Commandant,National Defence Academy,Khadakwasla, Pune - 411 023.(26) AWARD OF FINANCIAL ASSIS-TANCE TO CANDIDATES OFHARYANA DOMICILE UNDER TRAIN-ING AT NDA. The Haryana State Govt. has declareda cash award of Rs. 1,00,000/-(Rupees one lakh) to every individualwho successfully completes the train-ing at NDA/IMA/OTA and otherDefence Academies of National Statusand domicile of State of Haryana.(27) INCENTIVE GRANT TO CADETSDOMICILE OF UT, CHANDIGARHUNDER TRAINING AT NDA.Chandigarh Administration has intro-duced the scheme for grant of one timeincentive of Rs. 1,00,000/- (Rupeesone lakh) to the cadets who are resi-dent of UT, Chandigarh and joinedNDA .5. Immediately after the selected candi-dates join the Academy, a preliminaryexamination will be held in the followingsubjects.(a) English;(b) Mathematics;(c) Science;(d) Hindi.The standard of the examination in thesubjects at (a), (b) and (c) will not behigher than that of the HigherSecondary Examination of an IndianUniversity or Board of HigherSecondary Education.The paper in the subject at (d) isintended to test the standard attainedby the candidate in Hindi at the time ofjoining the Academy.Candidates are, therefore, advised notto neglect their studies after the com-petitive examination.TRAINING6. The selected candidates for thethree services, viz., Army, Navy and AirForce are given preliminary trainingboth academic and physical for a peri-od of 3 years at the National DefenceAcademy which is an Inter-ServiceInstitution. The training during the firsttwo and half years is common to thecadets of three wings. The cadets onpassing out will be awardedB.Sc./B.Sc. (Computer)/BA. degreefrom Jawaharlal Nehru University,Delhi.The selected candidates of the NavalAcademy will be given preliminarytraining both academic and physical,for a period of 04 years at Indian Naval

Academy, Ezhimala. The cadets of10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme will beawarded a B.Tech Degree on success-ful completion of training.7. On passing out from the NationalDefence Academy, Army Cadets go tothe Indian Military Academy, Dehra-dun, Navel Cadets to Indian NavalAcademy Ezhimala and Air Forcecadets to AFA, HYDERABAD.8. At the I.M.A. Army Cadets are knownas Gentlemen Cadets and are givenstrenuous military training for a periodof one year aimed at turning officercapable of leading infantry Sub-units.On successful completion of trainingGentlemen Cadets are grantedPermanent Commission in the rank ofLt. subject to being medically fit inSHAPE one.9. The Naval cadets are selected forthe Executive Branch of the Navy, onpassing out from the National DefenceAcademy and are given further trainingat Indian Naval Academy, Ezhimala fora period of one year on successfulcompletion of which they are promotedto the rank of Sub Lieutenants.10. Air Force Cadets receive flyingtraining for a period of 1 years.However, at the end of 1 year of train-ing they are given provisionalCommission in the rank of FlyingOfficer. After successful completion offurther training of six months they areabsorbed as permanent commissionedofficers on probation for a period of oneyear.TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SER-VICES11. Army Officers and equivalentranks in Air Force and Navy(i) Fixed Stipend for Cadet TrainingGentlemen cadets during the entireduration of training in Service acade-mies i.e. during training period at IMAand OTA shall be entitled to stipend ofRs. 21,000/- p.m. (Rs. 15,600/- as payin Pay Band plus Grade Pay of Rs.5,400/-).(ii) Pay(a) Rank Pay Band (Rs.)Lt to Maj 15,600-39,100(PB-3)Lt Col to Maj 37,400-67,000(PB-4)GenLt Gen HAG 67,000 - (annual

Scale increment @ 3%) -79,000

HAG + 75,500 - (annualScale* increment @ 3%)-

80,000(*Admissible to 1/3rd of total stength ofLt Gens)VCOAS/Army 80,000 (fixed)Cdr/ Lt Gen(NFSG)COAS 90,000 (fixed)(b) In addition to pay, Grade pay willalso be given as under:

Lt Rs.5,400/-Capt Rs.6,100/-Maj Rs.6,600/-Lt Col Rs.8,000/-Col Rs.8,700/-Brig Rs.8,900/-Maj Gen Rs.10,000/-(c) A fixed sum of Rs.6,000/- p.m. is

also payable as Military ServicePay(MSP) to the officers from therank of Lt to Brig.

(iii) QUALIFICATION PAY ANDGRANTOfficers possessing certain prescribedQualification are entitled to lumpsumQualification Grant of Rs. 6000/-,9,000/-, 15,000/- or 20,000/- based onthe qualification held by them.The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving inArmy Aviation Corps are entitled to theQualification Pay, based on theQualification held by them as under:(i) Master Aviation Instructor - Rs

500/- p.m.(ii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class I

Rs. 400/- p.m. (iii) Senior Aviation Instructor Class II

Rs. 280/-p.m.(iv) Aviators holding Master Green

Card - Rs. 400/- p.m.(v) Aviators holding Green Card Rs.

280/ - p.m.The Army Aviators (Pilots) serving inthe Army Aviation Corps are entitled toflying allowance as under :(a) Brig & above Rs. 10,500/-(b) Maj to Col Rs. 14,000/-(c) Capt Rs. 11,000/-(d) Lt Rs. 9,000/-(iv) AllowancesIn addition to pay, an officer at presentreceives the following allowances:(a) Dearness Allowances are admissible atthe same rates and under the same condi-tions as are applicable to the CivilianGazetted Officers from time to time.(b) A kit maintainance allowances ofRs. 400/- p.m.(c) Depending upon rank and area ofposting, officer posted to Field Areaswill be eligible for compensatory Highlyactive Field Area Allowance at the rateof Rs. 6,780/- to Rs. 8,400/- p.m.Compensatory Field Area Allowance atthe rate of Rs. 4,200/- to Rs. 5,200/-p.m. and Compensatory Modified FieldArea Allowance at the rate of Rs.1,600/- to Rs. 2,000/- p.m.(d) In addition to the Compensatory FieldAreas Allowance, officers posted to areassituated at a height of 9,000 ft and aboveare entitled for High Altitude Allowance inthe range of Rs. 1,060 p.m. to Rs. 11,200p.m. depending upon rank of the officerand place of posting.(e) Uniform allowance : Initialallowance for one time kit @ Rs.14,000/- and Rs. 3,000/- for every threeyears.

(14) Gujarat Scholarship Rs. 6000/- per annum To the ward of Serving/Ex-Servicemen (incl Ex/Serving Officer) of Native/Domicile of Gujarat

(15) Uttarakhand (a) Pocket Money Rs. 250/- pm for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid to father/guardian of cadets (Ex-Servicemen/Widow, through respective Zilla Sainik Kalyan Offices.)(b) Cash Award of Rs. 50,000/- for NDA Cadets of Uttarakhand domicile is paid to father/guardian of cadets through Directorate of Higher Education, Haldwani.

(16) Punjab Rs. 1.00,000/- (one time payment) Should be domicile of Punjab State.

(17) State Govt. of Sikkim Rs. 1.5 Lakhs for all offrs entry scheme Award for Successful Candidates of Sikkim for all Officers entry schemes.

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

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

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Continued from page 21(f) Transport allowance : Transport @Rs. 3,200/- + DA thereon p.m. in A-1/Aclass Cities and Rs. 1600/- + DA there-on p.m. at other places shall be admis-sible to officers. In the case ofallowances specific to Defence Forces,the rates of these allowances have beenfurther enhanced by 50% as DearnessAllowance has gone up by 100%.12. (a) Army Group Insurance Fund is acompulsory contributory groupscheme, which provides insurancecover for Rs. 10 lac on payment of onetime non refundable premium of Rs.4250/- for 3 years paid in advance inlump sum by the cadets includingNaval and Air Force Cadets of NDAfrom the date of joining for Pre-com-mission training till completion of train-ing at NDA. In case of relegation, anadditional premium of Rs. 770/- per rel-egated term will be paid immediately onoccurrence. For those who are med-ically boarded out of NDA on account ofDisability, the cover provided is 50 per-cent of the insured amount for 100 per-cent disability i.e. Rs. 5 lac for 100 per-cent disability which is proportionately

reduced to Rs. 1 Lac for 20 percent dis-ability. Cadets being boarded out withless than 20 per cent disability duringinitial years of training will be given anex-gratia grant of Rs. 50,000/- and Rs.1 lac for cadet invalided out with lessthan 20 percent disability during lastyear of training. Disability due to alco-holism, drug addiction and due to thediseases of pre-enrolment origin willnot qualify for disability benefits andexgratia. In addition, a cadet withdrawnon disciplinary grounds or as undesir-able or voluntarily leaves the Academywill also not be eligible for disabilitybenefits and ex-gratia.(b) At IMA when in receipt of stipendthe Gentlemen Cadets are providedinsurance cover of Rs. 50 lac with amonthly contribution of Rs. 5000.w.e.f 01 Sept., 2013 as per main AGIscheme as applicable to regular offi-cers. Those who are medically board-ed out of IMA on account of disability,the cover provided is 50 per cent ofthe insured amount for 100 per centdisability, i.e. Rs. 25 lac for 100 percent disability which is proportionatelyreduced to Rs. 5 lac for 20 per cent and

an ex-gratia grant ofRs. 50,000/- for less than 20 percentdisability. Disability due to alcoholism,drug addiction and due to the diseasesof pre enrolment origin will not qualifyfor disability benefits and ex-gratia. Inaddition, a cadet withdrawn on discipli-nary grounds or as undesirable or vol-untarily leaves the Academy will alsonot be eligible for disability benefits andex-gratia.13. Promotiona Avenues :Sl. Army Navy Air MinimumNo. Force Reckonable

commissionedServicerequiredfor substantive promotion

(a) Lieutenant Sub Flying OnLieutenant Officers Commission

(b) Captain Lieutenant Flight 02 yearsLieutenant

(c) Major Lt. Squadron 06 yearsCommander Leader

(d) Lieutenant Commander Wing 13 yearsColonel Commander

Sl. Army Navy Air MinimumNo. Force Reckonable

commissionedServicerequiredfor substantive promotion

(e) Colonel Captain Group 15 years(Selection) (Selection) Captain

(Selection)(f) Colonel Captain Group 26 years

(Time (Time CaptainScale) Scale) (Time

Scale)(g) Brigadier Commodore Air

Commodore(h) Major Rear Air Vice

General Admiral Marshal(i) Lieutenant Vice Air on

General Admiral Marshal Selection(j) General Admiral Air Chief

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