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2.Thepapers in all the subjects will consist of objective typequestionsonly. The question papers (Test Booklets) of Mathematics andPart "B"of General Ability tests Will be set Bilingually in Hindi aswell asEnglish. 3. In the questionpapers, wherever necessary, questions involving the metric system ofWeights and Measures only will beset. 4. Candidates mustwrite the papers in their ownhand. In no circumstances will they beallowed the help of a scribe towrite answers forthem. 5. The Commissionhave discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects atthe examination. 6.The candidatesare not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical orlogirithmic tablefor answering objective type papers (Test Booklets).They should nottherefore, bring the same inside the ExaminationHall. Indian Air Force IAF Officer?sExaminations Officers in theIndian Air Force strategize, leadand manage. Be it flying the mostadvanced combat aircraft or providingtechnical support, an officer?smission is to always give his best. Onecan join the Air Force in theflying, technical or the ground branches.The following examinationslead to various commissions inIAF: IAF Officer's Exams National Defence Academy (NDA Exam)ExaminationNational Defence Academy Examination (I) - NDA 2009Exam DateLast Date forReceipt of Applications17.11.2008 AnExamination will be conducted by the Union Public Service Commission on19th April 2009,foradmission to the Army, Navy and Air force wings of the NDA for the123rdCourse and Naval Academy for the 43rd 10+2 (Executive Branch)coursecommencing from 30th December2009. Theapproximatenumber of vacancies to be filled on the results of thisexamination willbe 335 (195 for the Army, 39 for Navy, 66 for the Airforce and 35 forthe Executive Branch of NavalAcademy). Vacancies are provisionaland may be changed depending on the availability of training capacityof National Defence Academy. Note:Acandidate is required to specify clearly in col. 17(I) oftheApplication form the Services for which he wishes to be consideredinthe order of his preference. He is also advisedto indicate as many preferencesas he wishes to opt so that havingregard to his rank in the order ofmerit due consideration can be givento his preferences whenmakingappointments. Candidates shouldNotethat they will be considered for appointment to those services onlyforwhich they express their preferences and for no other service(s).Norequest for addition/alteration in the preferences already indicatedbya candidate in his application will be entertained by theCommission. beforeindicatingtheir preferences for different courses, the candidatesshould firstdecide their preference for the two Academies viz. NationalDefenceAcademy and Naval Academy (Executive Branch). If a candidateopts forNational Defence Academy as his first choice, he must firstindicate hispreferences for different wings of National DefenceAcademy viz Army,Navy and Air force followed by his preferences forNaval Academy(Executive Branch). Alternatively,if acandidate opts for Naval Academy (Executive Branch) as his firstchoice,he must first indicate his preference for Naval Academy(ExecutiveBranch) as his first choice, followed by his preference fordifferentwings of National DefenceAcademy. Thus candidatesopting for Naval Academy (Executive Branch) Course aswell as othercourses of National Defence Academy must give NavalAcademy (ExecutiveBranch) as their first preference or the lastpreference. Naval Academy(Executive Branch) cannot be given as 2nd or3rd preference. Even ifNaval Academy (Executive Branch) is given as2nd or 3rd preference bythe candidate, it will be deemed to be thelastpreference. Admission to theabovecourses will be made on the results of the written examination tobeconducted by the Commission followed by intelligence andpersonalitytest by the Services Selection Board of candidates whoqualify in thewrittenexamination. ImportantInstructions: 1. Candidates toensure their eligibility for theexamination: TheCandidatesapplying for the examination should ensure that they fulfillalleligibility condition for admission to examination. Their admissiontoall the stages of the examination will be purely provisional subjecttosatisfying the prescribed eligibility conditions Mere issue ofadmissioncertificate to the candidate will not imply that his/hercandidature hasbeen finally cleared by theCommission. Commission take upverification of eligibility conditions withreference to originaldocuments only after the candidate has qualifiedforinterview/Personality Test. 2. Applicationform: Candidatesmustapply in the Common Application form devised by the Commission foritsexamination, which can be purchased from the Designated HeadPostoffices/Post offices (specified in Appendix III of thenotice)throughout the country against cash payment of Rs. 20/- (RupeesTwentyonly). Each such form can be used only once and only foroneexamination. In case of anydifficultyin obtaining Application forms from the designated HPOs/POs,thecandidates should immediately contact the concerned post MasterorUPSC's "forms Supply Monitoring Cell" over TelephoneNo.011-23389366/Fax No.011-23387310. Candidatesareadvised to read carefully the "Instructions for filling uptheApplication form" given in Appendix-II of thisnotice. 3. Last date forreceipt of applications: Allapplications must reach the "Secretary, Union PublicServiceCommission, Dholpur House, Shahjahan Road, New Delhi - 110069"eitherby hand or by Post/Speed Post or by Courier, on or before the17thNovember 2008. However, in respectofcandidates residing abroad or in certain remote localities specifiedinpara 6 of this Notice the last date for receipt of applicationbyPost/Speed Post only (not by Hand or by Courier) is 24thNovember2008. 4. Penalty forwrong answers: CandidatesshouldNote that there will be penalty (negative marking) for wronganswersmarked by a candidate in the Objective Type QuestionPapers. 5. Facilitationcounter for guidance of candidates: Incase of anyguidance/information/clarification regarding theirapplications,candidature etc. candidates can contact UPSC'sFacilitation Counter neargate 'C' of its campus in person or overTelephone No.011-23385271/011-23381125/011-23098543 on working daysbetween 10.00 hrsand 17.00 hrs. 6. Mobile PhonesBanned:
National Defence Academy Examination (I) - NDAEligibility 2009(a) Nationality: Acandidate must either be :
Providedthat a candidate belonging to categories (ii),(iii), (iv) and (v)above shall be a person in whose favour acertificate of eligibilityhas been issued by the Government of India.Certificate of eligibilitywill not, however, be necessary in the caseof candidates who areGorkha subjects ofNepal. (b)Age Limits, Sexand Marital Status: "Onlyunmarried male candidates born not earlierthan 2nd January 1991 andnot later than 1st July, 1993 are eligible". Thedate of birthaccepted by the Commission is that entered in theMatriculation orSecondary School Leaving Certificate or in acertificate recognised byan Indian University as equivalent toMatriculation or in an extractfrom a Register of Matriculatesmaintained by a University which must becertified by the properauthority of the University or in the HigherSecondary or an equivalentexamination certificates. These certificatesare required to besubmitted only after the declaration of the result ofthe written partof the examination. No other document relating to agelike horoscopes,affidavits, birth extracts from Municipal Corporation,service recordsand the like will be accepted. The expressionMatriculation/HigherSecondary Examination Certificate in this part ofthe instructionincludes the alternative certificates mentioned above. Note 1: Candidatesshould Note thatonly the Date of Birth as recorded in theMatriculation/HigherSecondary Examination Certificate or an equivalentcertificateAVAILABLE on the date of submission of applications will beaccepted bythe Commission and no subsequent request for its change willbeconsidered or granted. Note 2: Candidatesshould also Notethat once a Date of Birth has been claimed by them andentered in therecords of the Commission for the purpose of admission toanExamination, no change will be allowed subsequently or ataNYsubsequent examination on any Ground Whatsoever. Note 3: Thecandidates should exercisedue care while entering their date of birthin column 8 of theapplication form for the Examination. If onverification at anysubsequent stage any variation is found in theirdate of birth from theone entered in their Matriculation or equivalentExaminationcertificate, disciplinary action will be taken Against themby theCommission under the Rules. Note 4: Candidatesmust undertake notto marry until they complete their full training. Acandidate whomarries subsequent to the Date of his application thoughsuccessful atthis or any subsequent examination will not be selectedfor training. Acandidate who maRRies during training shall bedischarged and will beliable to refund all expenditure incurred on himby the Government. (c) National Defence Academy NDA & NA Exam(I) 2009 EducationalQualifications:
Candidateswho are appearing in the 12th Class under the10+2 pattern of SchoolEducation or equivalent exmination can also applyfor this examination. SuchCandidates WhoQualify The Ssb Interview But Could Not ProduceMatriculation/10+2 OrEquivalent Certificates In Original At The Timeof Ssb Interview Shouldforward The Certificates Along With PhotoCopies Thereof to 'AddlDirectorate General of Recruiting, Army Hq,West Block-Iii, R.K.Puram,New Delhi-110 066' and for Naval AcademyCandidates to Naval'Headquarters, DMPR (R&R) Section, Room No 204,'C' Wing,Sena Bhawan, New Delhi - 110 011' By 5th December, 2009failing whichtheir candidature will beCancelled. AllOther CandidatesWho Have Produce Their Matriculation And 10+2 Pass OrEquivalentCertificates In Original At The Time of Attending The SsbInterview AndHave Got The Same Verified By The Ssb Authorities Are NotRequired toSubmit The Same to Army Hq Or Naval Hq As The Case May be.Certificatesin original issued by the Principals of the institutionsare alsoacceptable in cases where Boards/Universities have not yetissuedcertificates. Certified true copies/Photostat copies ofsuchcertificates will not beaccepted. Inexceptional casesthe Commission may treat a candidate, who does notpossess any of thequalifications prescribed in this rule aseducationally qualifiedprovided that he possesses qualifications, thestandard of which in theopinion of the Commission, justifies hisadmission to theexamination. Note 1: Candidatesappearing in the 11th class exam are not eligible for thisexamination. Note2: Thosecandidates who have yet to qualify in the 12th class orequivalentexamination and are allowed to appear in the UPSCExamination shouldNote that this is only a special concession given tothem. They arerequired to submit proof of passing the 12th class orequivalentexamination by the prescribed date (i.e. 5th December 2009)and norequest for extending this date will be entertained on thegrounds oflate conduct of Board/University Examination, delay indeclaration ofresults or any other groundwhatsoever. Note3: Candidateswho are debarred by the Ministry of Defence from holdingany type ofcommission in the Defence Services shall not be eligiblefor admissionto the examination and if admitted, their candidaturewill be cancelled. Note 4: Thosecandidates who have failed INSB/PABT earlier are not eligible for Airforce. (d) PhysicalStandards: Candidatesmust bephysically fit according to physical standards for admission toNationalDefence Academy and Naval Academy Examination (I), 2009 asperguidelines given in Appendix-V. (e)Acandidate whohas resigned or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds fromany of thetraining academics of Armed forces is not eligible toapply. IAF Officer's Exams
Combined Defence Services
(CDSExam) Examination Combined Defence Services Examination 2009 (I) - CDSExam Details 2009(Including SSC Women(Non-Technical) Courses) Acombined defence services examination will be conducted by the unionpublic service commission on 15th February,2009 for admission to the under mentionedcourses.
Note: The number ofvacancies given above is tentative and may be changed at any stage byservice H.Q. N.B(I) (a): Acandidate is required to specify clearly in column 22 of theapplicationform the services for which he wishes to be considered inthe order ofhis/her preference. He/sheis alsoadvised to indicate as many preferences as he/she wishes to,subject tothe condition given at paras (b) and (c) below, so thathaving regard tohis/her rank in the order of merit due considerationcan be given tohis/her preferences when making appointment. Since womencandidates are eligible for ota only, they should give ota as theirfirst and only preference. (b)(i):If a male candidate is competing for short service commission(army)only, he should indicate ota as the one and only choice. However,a malecandidate competing for short service commission course at otaas wellas permanent commission course at ima, naval academy and airforceacademy should indicate ota as his last preference, otherwise otawillbe deemed to be the last choice even if it is given a higherpreferenceby the candidate". (b) (ii):Womencandidates are being considered only for short service commissionatota. They should indicate ota as the onlychoice. (c):Candidates whodesire to join air force academy must indicate afa asfirst choice, asthey have to be administered pilot aptitude batterytest at one of theafsb and af Defence at central Defenceestablishment/institute ofaviation medicines. Choice exercised for afaas second or third will betreated as invalid. (d):Candidatesshould note that, except as provided in n.b. (ii) below,they will beconsidered for appointment to those courses only for whichthey exercisetheir preference and for no othercourse(s). (e):No request foraddition/alteration in the preferences already indicatedby a candidatein his/her application will be entertained by thecommission. No changeof choice once exercised will be allowed. Secondchoice will come forconsideration only when the first choice is notoffered to the candidateby services HQ. Whenfirst choice isoffered and a candidate declines the same, his/hercandidature will becancelled for all other choices forregularcommission. N.B. (II) Theleft-overcandidates of ima/naval academy/air force academy courses viz,thosewho have been recommended by the union public service commissionforgrant of permanent commission on the basis of the final results ofthisexamination, but who could not be inducted on these courses foranyreason whatsoever may be considered for grant of ssc even if theyhavenot indicated their choice for this course in their applications,ifthey are subsequently willing to be considered for this coursesubjectto the following conditions :
Note 1:NCC'C' Certificate (army wing/senior division air wing/naval wing)holdersmay also compete for the vacancies in the short servicecommissioncourse but since there is no reservation of vacancies forthem in thiscourse, they will be treated as general candidates for thepurpose offilling up vacancies in thiscourse. Candidateswho haveyet to pass NCC 'C' certificate (army wing/senior divisionairwing/naval wing) examination, but are otherwise eligible to competeforthe reserved vacancies, may also apply but they will be requiredtosubmit the proof of passing the ? certificate (armywing/seniordivision air wing/naval wing) examination to reach the armyhq/rtg. CDSEentry for sscmale candidates and ssc women entry for femalecandidates, westblock-iii, r k puram, new delhi-110066 in case ofima/ssc first choicecandidates and naval hq (r&r section), roomno. 204 ?c?wing, sena bhawan, new delhi-110011 in case of navy firstchoicecandidates and po 3 (a)/air headquarters, j, block, rno. 17,opp. Vayubhawan, motilal nehru marg, new delhi-110011 in case of airforce firstchoice candidates by 13th november,2009. Tobeeligible to compete for reserved vacancies the candidates shouldhaveserved for not less than 2 academic years in the senior divisionarmywing and 3 academic years in the senior division air wing/navalwing ofnational cadet corps and should not have been discharged fromthe nccfor more than 24 months for ima/naval academy/air force academycourseson the last date of receipt of application in the commission?soffice. Note 2:Inthe event of sufficient number of qualified Ncc? certificate(armywing/senior division air wing/naval wing) holders notbecomingavailable on the results of the examination to fill all thevacanciesreserved for them in the indian military academy course/airforceacademy course/naval academy course, the unfilled reservedvacanciesshall be treated as unreserved and filled by generalcandidates. Admissionto theabove courses will be made on the results of the writtenexamination tobe conducted by the commission followed by intelligenceand personalitytest by the services selection board of candidates whoqualify in thewritten examination. The details regarding the
CDS Examination (I) - CDS Exam Eligibility2009(a) Nationality : Acandidate must either be:
Providedthat a candidate belonging to categories (ii),(iii), (iv) and (v)above shall be a person in whose favour acertificate of eligibilityhas been issued by the Government ofIndia. Certificate ofeligibility will, however, not be necessary in the case of candidateswho are Gorkha subjects of Nepal. A candidate in whose case a certificate ofeligibilityis necessary, may be admitted to the examinationprovisionally subjectto the necessary certificate being given to himby the Govt. beforedeclaration of result byUPSC.
(b) Age Limits, Sex and MaritalStatus:
Unmarriedwomen are eligible. They should have been bornnot earlier than 2ndJanuary, 1985 and not later than 1st January,1991 Thedate of birthaccepted by the Commission is that entered in theMatriculation orSecondary School Leaving Certificate or in acertificate recognised byan Indian University as equivalent toMatriculation or in an extractfrom a Register of Matriculatesmaintained by a University which extractmust be certified by theproper authority of the University or in theHigher Secondary or anequivalent examinationcertificate. Thesecertificatesare required to be submitted only after the declaration ofthe result ofthe written part of the examination. No other documentrelating to agelike horoscopes, affidavits, birth extracts fromMunicipal Corporation,service records and the like will be accepted. TheexpressionMatriculation/Higher Secondary Examination Certificate inthis part ofthe instruction includes the alternative certificatesmentioned above. Note1:Candidates should note that only the Date ofBirth as recorded in theMatriculation/Higher Secondary ExaminationCertificate or an equivalentcertificate on the date of submission ofapplications will be acceptedby the Commission and no subsequentrequest for its change will beconsidered or granted. Note2:Candidates should also note that once a Dateof Birth has been claimedby them and entered in the records of theCommission for the purpose ofadmission to an Examination, no changewill be allowed subsequently orat a subsequent examination on anyground whatsoever. Note 3:Thecandidates should exercise due care while entering their date ofbirthin column 8 of the application form for the Examination. Ifonverification at any subsequent stage any variation is found intheirdate of birth from the one entered in their Matriculation orequivalentexamination certificate, disciplinary action will be takenagainst themby the Commission under the Rules. (c) EducationalQualifications:
Graduateswith first choice as Army/Navy/Air Force areto submit proof ofgraduation provisional certificates on the date ofcommencement of theSSB Interview at the SSB. Candidateswho arestudying in the final year Degree course and have yet to passthe finalyear degree examination can also apply but they will berequired tosubmit proof of passing the degree examination to reach theArmyHQ/Rtg. CDSE Entry, WestBlock III,R K Puram, New Delhi-110066 in case of IMA/SSC first choicecandidatesand Naval HQ ?DMPR? (I.O & R Section), Room No.204, ?C? Wing, SenaBhawan, New Delhi-110011 in case of Navy firstchoice candidates andPO3(A)/Air Headquarters, ?J? Block, Room No. 17,Opp. Vayu Bhawan,Motilal Nehru Marg, New Delhi-110011 in case of AirForce first choicecandidates by the following dates failing which theircandidature willstand cancelled : (i) For admissionto IMA, Naval and Air Force Academy on or before 13th November, 2009. (ii) For admissionto Officer?s Training Academy, Chennai on or before 1st February, 2010. Candidatespossessing professional and technicalqualifications which arerecognised by government as equivalent toprofessional and technicaldegrees would also be eligible for admissionto the examination. Inexceptional casesthe Commission may treat a candidate, who does notpossess any of thequalifications prescribed in this rule aseducationally qualifiedprovided that he possesses qualifications, thestandard of which in theopinion of the Commission, justifies hisadmission to the examination. NoteI:Candidates, who have yet to pass their degreeexamination will beeligible only if they are studying in the final yearof degreeexamination. Those candidateswho haveyet to qualify in the final year Degree Examination and areallowed toappear in the UPSC Examination should note that this is onlya specialconcession given to them. They are required to submit proof ofpassingthe Degree examination by the prescribed date and no requestforextending this date will be entertained on the grounds of lateconductof basic qualifying University Examination, delay in declarationofresults or any other ground whatsoever. NoteII:Candidates who are debarred by the Ministryof Defence from holding anytype of commission in the Defence Servicesshall not be eligible foradmision to the examination and if admitted,their candidature will becancelled. NoteIII:In the event of Air Force candidates beingsuspended from FlyingTraining for failure to learn flying, they wouldbe absorbed in theNavigation/Administration/Logistic Branch of the IAF.This will besubject to availability of vacancies and fulfilling thelaid downqualitative requirements (including 60% ingraduation). (d)Physical Standards Candidatesmust be physically fit according to physicalstandards for admission toCombined Defence Services Examination (I),2009 as per guidelines giveninAppendix-V. IAF Officer's Exams IAF Women PilotTraineesExamination IAF Women Pilot TraineesExaminationIntroduction:During the ninetiesIndian society saw an increasingdemands for greater participation ofwomen in all fields, includingDefence Services. In recognition of thedemand, the IAF initiated acase for obtaining the necessary sanctionfrom the government. In June1990, the Government of India approved thesanction of women in theofficer cadre of non-technical, ground DutyBranches, viz,administration and logistics. Also, a number ofrepresentations were received fromqualified women pilots for openingthe doors of entry to the FlyingBranch of IAF. As a sequel to theenthusiasm generated, the IAFapproached the Government for a favourableconsideration of the case.In August 1992, the Government approved theinduction of women inFlying and Technical Branches on an experimentalbasis with a tenureranging from six to tenyears. IAF Officer's Exams - Indian Air Force (IAF) PilotsExamination IAF Pilots ExaminationIntroduction: Career in IAF as apilot is very challenging andrewarding one. After selection one istrained either as a Fighterpilot, or a Helicopter pilot, or a Transportpilot and are a part ofvarious peace and wartime missions. As agraduate, you can enter intothe Flying branch of Air Force through theAir Force Academy. It is oneof the most prestigious trainingestablishments of the Indian AirForce. IAF Aeronautical Engineering OfficersExamination IAF Aeronautical Engineering Officers ExamIntroduction: In Indian Air-forceaeronautical engineering isdivided into two branches - mechanical andelectrical. AeronauticalEngineers in the Mechanical Branch areresponsible for aircraft and itsweapon system. They are concerned withthe operational readiness ofaircrafts. AeronauticalEngineers in the Electronic Branchmaintain most sophisticatedelectronic networks of communications fromground to air and vice versa.Engineers also install, maintain, operatedefence radar systems, otherelectronic gadgets, sophisticatedcomputers, maintain and operate otherground defenceelectronicsequipments. IAF Commissioned Officers ExaminationIntroduction: The job of an IAFCommissioned Officer is alucrative one. As an officer in the Indian AirForce you strategize,lead and manage. The candidates are selectedthrough a national levelCivil Services IAF Officer?s Examination. Thisexam is basicallyconducted for recruitment of officers intoadministrative, logistic,education, accounts, meteorological and airtraffic branches of theIAF. After the selectionthe candidates go for rigoroustraining in diversified fields andenvironments. The training givesthem enough expertise to face anychallenges infuture.
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