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this is the most frequent question asked by fresh female dentist. i will try my best to explain the options. hope this will help you.let me explain.it depends a lot what you are aiming in life? if you are looking for earning lot of money then you have options as below:you should think about MDS and then you can choose UK,USA,CANADA. to practice there as a dentist you have to go through some exams. for UK, you have to pass exam of ORE part(1) &(2). Before you apply for the ORE​To apply for the ORE you will need to fill in the application form, and send in supporting documents at the same time.Applicants are required to ensure they have read and understood the student fitness to practice guidance and exam rules as part of the application form:Student Fitness to Practice Guidence (157.9 KB, PDF)You are not expected to be familiar with the National Health Service (NHS) or British culture other than the ways in which it will affect your treatment of patients. You should be familiar with how people in the UK might behave, but you should not make assumptions about a patient based on issues such as gender or ethnic origin.When you apply for the ORE, you should be certain that you have the overall clinical acumen to successfully complete a series of tests. The ORE will sample the Learning Outcomes covered in ‘Preparing for Practice’ (PfP), and your chances of passing will be improved if you have had a recent broad experience of clinical dentistry, rather than relying entirely on preparation courses. The exam is designed to determine whether you can safely practice dentistry in the UK and for this purpose you must be able to demonstrate the necessary knowledge, skills and attitudes at one sitting.A candidate is expected to be able to show competence, knowledge and familiarity in the different aspects of dentistry which are outlined in the Learning Outcomes in the GDC’s document ‘Preparing for Practice’ (PfP). The standards of conduct, performance and ethics required are described in the GDC’s publication ‘Standards for the Dental Team’RequirementsBefore applying, you need to make sure you meet our clinical experience and English language requirement. You will need to send evidence of the following:Clinical experience requirementYou must have at least 1600 hours of clinical experience where you have personally treated patients in the dental chair. The number of hours of this clinical experience will either be hours spent undertaking appropriate investigations and administering dental treatment:during your dental degree;during post-qualification experience; ora combination of the two.It could also be undertaken during temporary registration.This cannot include time observing other dentists or assisting other dentists/dental students in undertaking diagnosis/treatment planning or provision of treatment.English language requirementFor the purpose of the ORE, candidates are required to submit evidence of English language. The types of evidence we are likely to accept are:An International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic) certificate at the appropriate level.A recent primary dental qualification that has been taught and examined in English.A recent pass in a language test for registration with a regulatory authority in a country where the first and native language is English.Recent experience of practising in a country where the first and native language is English.Please also see the GDC Guidance on English Language Controls document, for full details of the above requirements and 'other evidence' we may accept.After you have passed the ORE​When you pass the ORE you will be sent your Part 2 results by email. In your results email you will be directed to download the application pack in order to apply for full registration on the GDC dentists register.Overseas Dentist Registration Form (180.1 KB, PDF)ORE dentists application advice sheet (47.2 KB, PDF)The GDC assessments team will be sent the names of the people who passed the ORE, so there is no need for you to contact them separately.If you have changed your name since applying for the ORE and wish to be registered under your new name, you will have to send a certified copy of your name change document with your registration application.When you send back your completed registration application form, registration fee and valid certificate of good standing, our assessments team will take over and you no longer need to communicate with the exams team.Working in the UKThe Home Office has removed the categories of ‘employed dental practitioner’, 'employed dental assistant' and ‘vocational dental practitioner’ from the list of UK shortage occupations.You may also be asked to do up to a year’s Vocational Training (VT) in order to work for the NHS. This will be influenced by your qualifications and experience and will be at the discretion of the Primary Care Trust which employs you.English Language ControlsNecessary knowledge of English language for dental professionals​The General Dental Council (GDC) is committed to ensuring that only dental professionals who demonstrate the necessary knowledge of the English language are able to treat patients in the UK.In collaboration with other healthcare regulators we worked with the Department of Health to amend the legislation that governs what we do - the Dentists Act 1984 – and to introduce new powers to assess English language proficiency. The powers came into force in April 2016.Who does this apply to?These new powers, allow the GDC to assess the English language proficiency of any dentist or dental care professional (DCP) before they can practise in the UK.Dentists and dental care professionals who apply to return to the GDC register will, also have their proficiency in English language considered.These powers reflect the requirement in our Standards for dental professionals to:"be sufficiently fluent in written and spoken English to communicate effectively with patients, their relatives, the dental team and other healthcare professionals in the United Kingdom."Applicants from the European Economic Area (EEA)We are required to recognise the dental qualifications and training from applicants from EEA countries, in line with other professional healthcare regulators.We require applicants from EEA countries to provide appropriate evidence that they have the necessary knowledge of English before they can be registered.If we are satisfied about an applicant's knowledge of English from their initial application for registration, we will not request further evidence.Dental professionals qualifying in a country where English is the first language will not routinely need to provide additional evidence about their knowledge of English.If the evidence provided does not meet our requirements applicants will be required to undertake a language proficiency test. Full details of our requirements are set out in our guidance.Applicants from outside the European Economic Area (EEA)Dental professionals who qualified outside the EEA, must demonstrate they have the necessary knowledge of English as part of the assessment of their qualifications, knowledge and skills.The process for demonstrating English language proficiency varies according to the circumstances of applicants.If we are satisfied about an applicant's knowledge of English from their initial application we will not request further evidence. Dental professionals qualifying in a country where English is the first language will not routinely need to provide additional evidence about their knowledge of English.If the evidence provided does not meet our requirements, applicants will be required to undertake an English language proficiency test.Full details of our requirements are set out in our guidance.Types of evidence we are likely to acceptExamples of the types of evidence we will routinely accept to demonstrate applicants have the necessary knowledge of English, are:A recent primary dental qualification that has been taught and examined entirely in EnglishA recent pass in a language test for registration with a regulatory authority in a country where the first language is EnglishRecent and continuous experience of practising in a country where the first language is EnglishA pass in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) exam that meets the requirements set out in our guidance.Changes in English Language Testing System (IELTS) levelsOn 1 April 2016, the IELTS pass levels for dental nurses and dental technicians changed from Level 6 to Level 7. The IELTs pass levels for dentists and other dental care professionals (DCPs) are unchanged and remain at level 7.The decision to bring dental nurses and dental technicians in line with the rest of the dental team followed feedback received from our consultation on the English language control requirements.Following the consultation and the views expressed about the IELTS levels, we gathered further information to establish whether to maintain the current IELTs pass levels for dental nurses and dental technicians or whether to raise them to the levels required for dentists and other members of the dental team.We considered the responses from the professional bodies, namely the British Association of Dental Nurses (BADN), the British Dental Association (BDA) and the British Orthodontic Society (BOS). The BDA commented on the differences in IELTS levels we require and highlighted the important role dental nurses play in recording work undertaken in surgery, and their oral health education role, the BOS considered that all registrants with 'direct access to patients' should be required to attain the same levels of language competence as other registrant groups and the BADN called for the same levels across the dental team.From the evidence and information gathered we found no compelling patient safety case either for or against requiring different IELTS levels for dental nurses and dental technicians than we set for other registrant groups.On this basis and recognising the complex technical elements of much of the work involved, our Council decided to act on the advice of the professional bodies and align the levels by making a modest increase in the requirements for dental nurses and technicians.It is anticipated that over the next decade all dental care professionals will provide a greater proportion of dental care than is currently the case and this coupled with the desire of NHS policy makers to make better use of the dental workforce and thereby increase access to dental care, supports an argument for aligning the levels across the dental team.Other evidenceThere are many ways in which an applicant may be able to satisfy us that they have the necessary knowledge of English for registration. If evidence other than those we have listed is provided they must meet the criteria we have set out i.e. the evidence must be robust, recent and readily verifiable by the GDC.https://www.gdc-uk.org/professionals/education/recent-inspections/inspections-dentistryhttps://www.dentalorg.com/settle-in-uk-as-dentist-after-bds.html/3https://www.dentalorg.com/settle-in-uk-as-dentist-after-bds.html/5ORE Part 1The Exam​Part 1 is designed to test candidates' application of knowledge to clinical practice.It consists of two computer-based exam papers:·Paper A covers clinically applied dental science and clinically applied human disease.·Paper B covers aspects of clinical dentistry, including law and ethics and health and safety.All questions are mapped to learning outcomes in the GDC document 'Preparing for Practice' (PfP).Each paper lasts three hours and is made up of Multiple Short Answer questions (Extended Matching Questions and Single Best Answer Questions).A candidate is expected to be able to show competence, knowledge and familiarity in the different aspects of dentistry which are outlined in the learning outcomes in the GDC’s document ‘Preparing for Practice’ (PfP).You must pass both papers in order to progress to Part 2.Location and CostThe Part 1 exam is held at King's College London and costs £806. Please note, the exam fee is not normally refundable.Dates​Month/Year​Date​July - August 2018​31 - 3​​April 2019​15 - 18July - August 201930 - 2ResultsYour exam results will be sent to you by email. We will endeavour to release the results to you within 20 working days of the examination.You will be given a percentage mark out of 100 for Paper 1 and for Paper 2, as well as an overall pass or fail award. As the examination is taken at a computer, the results are calculated as soon as you click 'submit'. This ensures there is no room for error in this marking system and so we do not offer the opportunity of questioning the marks awarded. However, all results are quality assured after the exam by the exam board.The GDC is not able to provide you with any feedback on your performance in this examination. However, approximately 40 working days after the examination, the Part 1 Supplier, King's College London, will provide you with result feedback.Upon passing Part 1, your name will be added to the Part 2 candidate list.Survey FeedbackAfter each exam the GDC exam supplier collects feedback about the sitting. Attached to this webpage is the feedback from the April 2018 exam and some responses from GDC about certain topics. The attached report is a tool for candidates to clarify certain aspects about the part 1 exam and should be read as preparation for the exam.Policies​Policies governing the examination of Part 1 are available on the exam centre's website hereTo practice dentistry in Australia you have to register yourself in the dental Board of Australia as a general dentist.You can take admission in any Australian University to complete a dental degree program; afterwards you can practice their as a general dentist.Or you can choose an alternate pathway by sitting in the examination conducted by Australian Dental Council.Australian Dental Council has been empowered by Australian government to assess the non Australian degrees earned by a foreign dentist.The Australian Dental Council assesses the knowledge of dentists by an examination which is conducted in three stages:1.the initial assessment2.part 1 written examination and3.part 2 practical examinationThe initial assessment involves the checking of your papers.The part 1 written examination assesses your theoretical knowledge.The part 2 practical examination assesses your clinical knowledge.If you are interested further in the examination conducted by Australian Dental Council, you can see the following website for details.https://dentalknowledge.in/The process to settle as a dentist in Canada is long and tedious but I am sure it's rewarding.As you must be knowing Indian Dental degree is a non accredited dental degree according to NDEB. So before applying for the licensure you'll first need to complete a NDEB EQUIVALENCY PROCESS, only then you are qualified to take the NDEB written andOSCE.1st step- NBED equivalency process1.Online self assessment quiz- you'll need to complete a online self assessment quiz.2.Application for NDEB Equivalency process- submission and verification of documents.3.Assessment of fundamental knowledge- once your documents are verified, you'll need to take a 3 hours/section test of 2 separate sections with 150 multiple choice questions. You'll have to score at least 75 or above to qualify for the next exam. You can take this exam 3 times.4.Assessment of Clinical knowledge- it is also a 3 hour long multiple choice test for each section of two sections. You can take this exam 3 times too.Once you qualify the above, you can start your process of getting certified.Certification process includes-1.Application for NDEB certification with the necessary documents along with the completion of Accredited qualification or NDEB Equivalency process2.Written exam- it's a written exam with 2 sections of 150 mins each with 150 multiple choice questions.3.OSCE- Objective Structure Clinical Examination, it's a objective exam with 2 questions with extensive cases.Once you clear all these, you'll obtain your license to practice in Canada.This is known to be hard and extremely difficult but hey sky is the limit. Work towards it and I am sure you'll achieve.FOR CANADA:-However, you cannot just directly enter Canada and start working as a dentist. Since you have a degree from a foreign country, you will need to go through the rigorous & multilevel qualifying process.It's a long series of steps that are designed by the Canadian dental regulatory body to assess the qualification of foreign dentists and to make sure that they are fulfilling all the necessary points to work as a dentist in Canada.The good point is, once you clear the qualifying process, you do not need to study any further by joining a dental college in Canada. You are directly eligible to legally work as a dentist (pending to clearance of the license).In this article, I will provide you a basic overview of the points and also the reference to the article where you will sequentially find the details along with animated videos to explain you the process with complete information.Essential points to understand before you start your Canadian Dental Journey:·Any dental degree from outside of Canada is not directly valid there.·The foreign dental degrees are separated into two categories - Accredited and Non-Accredited. (Hence first know you fall into which category) For example, if you are from India with a BDS degree, then you fall under the Non-Accredited category.·Depending on the type of category your dental degree belongs to - Accredited or Non-Accredited, you will have to go through the appropriate steps respectively.·The steps of qualification for both Accredited & Non-Accredited are more or less similar however with two significant differences in between the flow of actions.·The entire process is a costly affair. The payment is in dollars and there is no refund in case of withdrawing or failing in the exams. Hence, you cannot take the exams casually. You need to be very particular about it and prepare for the exam to succeed in it. NO TRIAL ATTEMPT ATTITUDE!·The first step, before you start the qualifying process is to fulfill all the Visa-related obligations. Never trust any unverified party for the visa regulations. Always contact and get the latest information for the Visa-related rules from the official Canadian embassy in your country.·To become a licensed dentist in Canada, graduates of accredited/non-accredited dental programs must successfully complete the National Dental Examining Board of Canada’s (NDEB) Certification Process.·The NDEB Certification Process comprises two examinations. These examinations are based on the competencies required to be a beginning dental practitioner in Canada.·The exams will mostly take place in Canada and Australia. There are Assessment of Fundamental Knowledge, Assessment of Clinical Skills, Assessment of Clinical Judgement, Pathway to certification, Written ExaminationThough straightforward, however still a majority of the aspirants seem to be confused regarding the process.Hence to make the process easy to understand for all, we have written a detailed article explaining all the steps and associated official links. (Check the article just below)Here are the points that will be covered in the article mentioned above,Why will you find it the best & easiest article on Dentistry in Canada for Foreign Dentists?·The article has been broken down into separate slides to make it easier for you to understand the long and complex process.·Throughout the article, relevant official links are given in order for reference.·All the steps are explained with Animated Videos and Flowcharts to explain you the long process easily.·At the end of the article, all the relevant official links have been provided in a sequential step-wise manner.·In the last slide of the article, the entire process is again explained with the help of a video presentation.We hope that this answer has cleared some of the initial doubts you may have on the process of working as a qualified dentist in Canada with a foreign degree.As mentioned before, the article will provide you all the details in a sequential manner with all the official links and videos explaining the complete process.Once you complete reading the article, you will have a much better understanding of the process. Using this understanding, you can contact all the official links and start with all the necessary steps to appear for NDEB exams.Initial assessment for dental practitionersOverviewOverseas qualified dental practitioners wanting to register to practise with the Dental Board of Australia (DBA) who are required to complete the Australian Dental Council (ADC) assessment, must complete the three-stage assessment process.The first stage of the assessment process is initial assessment.The initial assessment process involves the assessment of documents including professional qualifications, work experience, registration history, and good standing to determine eligibility to sit the written examination.Am I eligible to apply for an initial assessment?To be eligible to apply for initial assessment applicants must:·hold a minimum qualification(s) at the required level that is comparable in duration and content to the nationally agreed minimal education standard for the relevant Australian dental profession, and·have held registration or license in either in their home country, or country of training, with no withdrawal of registration.The minimum required qualifications vary between professions.DentistsDentists must hold at least a four-year, full-time university dental degree, or diploma at an acknowledged university.Dental hygienists and dental therapistsDental hygienists must hold a qualification of at least two-years equivalent full-time study from a recognised provider.Dental therapists must hold a qualification of at least two-years equivalent full-time study from a recognised provider.Dual qualified dental hygienist/dental therapists must hold relevant qualifications totaling at least 3 years full-time study from a recognised provider.Dental prosthetistsDental prosthetists must hold, at least, a three-year, full-time prosthetist qualification from a recognised provider.When can I apply for an initial assessment?An initial assessment can be completed at any time of year by submitting an Initial assessment of professional qualification application form for the relevant profession.Once the application form and supporting documents have been received, applicants will be assigned an ADC candidate reference number. This number should always be used when you contact the ADC.Timeframe: Approximately 8 weeks, not including time taken to submit any additional documents.Cost: AUD $610Process1.1 Download and complete an application formThe Initial assessment of professional qualification application form should be downloaded and printed as a hard copy before it is completed.Please make sure that you are using the current version of the application form.Detailed guidelines, designed to help you complete the form, are included throughout the form.1.2 Submit application formAs well as a completed application form, you are required to submit a clear, certified copy of your:·current passport (high quality colour copy)·evidence of change of name (if applicable)·dental qualification, official certificate or testamur·academic transcript·internship certificate·evidence of registration or license to practise dentistry·two written professional references·evidence of practise or work history as a registered or licensed dentist.Please do not send original documents as we cannot return these to you.All supporting documentation must adhere to the ADC certification of document guidelines. Incorrectly certified documents will result in delays, or in the application being declined.Post your application and supporting documents to the address specified on the application form.You are also responsible for arranging a certificate, or letter, of good standing. This must be sent directly to the ADC from the organisation responsible for regulating dental registration or dental license in your country of practise.Once the application form and supporting documents have been received and payment taken, you will be assigned an ADC candidate reference number. This number should always be used when you contact the ADC.1.3 Receive an initial assessment outcome from the ADCOnce your application has been assessed, you will receive an email from the ADC advising of the outcome of your assessment.There are three possible outcomes:1.Your application was successful and you are now eligible to proceed to the written examination. A successful initial assessment does not expire.2.Your application is incomplete and you are required to submit additional information for further assessment.3.Your application was unsuccessful and you are ineligible to proceed with the ADC process.If you wish to appeal the outcome of an initial assessment, a written application for review, together with the nominated fee, is to be submitted to the ADC within 28 days of receipt of the notification of the assessment outcome.The appeals policy for the assessment of qualifications contains further information on the appeals process. You can view the policy here.Other important requirementsChange of nameThe ADC must ensure the legitimacy of all supporting documentation. If your supporting documents have different names or different versions of your name you must provide evidence of any name changes.Evidence must be a legal change of name document, issued by Births, Deaths and Marriages or an official change of name by deed poll. Newspaper or gazette articles, affidavits or statutory declarations are not considered as legal evidence.Documents issued in a language other than EnglishAll documents issued in a language other than English must be submitted attached to an official English translation.This means that you must submit both a certified copy of the document in its original language and its English translation. Both the translation and original document must be correctly certified.Please refer to the Translation of documents guidelines for more information about document translation.Nominating an Authority to ActAll candidates have the option to nominate a third party, such as a family member or migration agent, to act on their behalf. This nominated party will receive all correspondence from the ADC related to the candidate’s application on their behalf. If an authority to act is in place, correspondence will not be sent to the candidate.This person must not sign a candidate’s application form, and cannot certify or translate documents for them.To nominate an authority to act, you must complete and submit an Authority to act form.This form must be sent to the ADC by post to retain all the original signatures. The ADC will not accept forms returned via email or fax.hope this help you,good luck.if need any more guidance, mail me at: [email protected]

NDA examination is conducted twice a year by UPSC. Basic requirements as obtained from UPSC website: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, 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India, or(v) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia or Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India.Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.Certificate of eligibility will not, however, be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal.(b) Age Limits, Sex and Marital Status :Only unmarried male candidates of age between 16-1/2 - 19–1/2 are eligible. (Confirm the exact dates on UPSC website: UPSC)The date of birth accepted by the Commission is that entered in the Matriculation or Secondary School Leaving Certificate or in a certificate recognised by an Indian University as equivalent to Matriculation or in an extract from a Register of Matriculates maintained by a University which must be certified by the proper authority of the University or in the Higher Secondary or an equivalent examination certificates. These certificates are required to be submitted only after the declaration of the result of the written part of the examination. No other document relating to age like horoscopes, affidavits, birth extracts from Municipal Corporation, service records and the like will be accepted. The expression Matriculation/Higher Secondary Examination Certificate in this part of the instruction includes the alternative certificates mentioned above.NOTE 1 : Candidates should note that only the date of birth as recorded in the Matriculation/Higher Secondary Examination Certificate available or an equivalent certificate on the date of submission of applications will be accepted by the Commission and no subsequent request for its change will be considered or granted.NOTE 2 : Candidates should also note that once a date of birth has been claimed by them and entered in the records of the Commission for the purpose of admission to an Examination, no change will be allowed subsequently or at any subsequent examination on any ground whatsoever.NOTE 3 : The candidates should exercise due care while entering their date of birth in the respective column of the Online Application Form for the Examination. If on verification at any subsequent stage any variation is found in their date of birth from the one entered in their Matriculation or equivalent Examination certificate, disciplinary action will be taken against them by the Commission under the Rules.NOTE 4 : Candidates must undertake not to marry until they complete their full training. A candidate who marries subsequent to the date of his application though successful at this or any subsequent Examination will not be selected for training. A candidate who marries during training shall be discharged and will be liable to refund all expenditure incurred on him by the Government.(c) Educational Qualifications:(i) For Army Wing of National Defence Academy :—12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination conducted by a State Education Board or a University.(ii) For Air Force and Naval Wings of National Defence Academy and for the 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme at the Indian Naval Academy :—12th Class pass of the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent with Physics and Mathematics conducted by a State Education Board or a University.Candidates who are appearing in the 12th Class under the 10+2 pattern of School Education or equivalent examination can also apply for this examination.Such candidates who qualify the SSB interview but could not produce Matriculation/10+2 or equivalent certificate in original at the time of SSB interview should forward duly self-attested Photocopies to ‘Directorate General of Recruiting, Army HQ, West Block.III, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-110066’ and for Naval Academy candidates to ‘Naval Headquarters, DMPR, OI&R Section, Room No. 204, ‘C’ Wing, Sena Bhavan, New Delhi-110011’ by date mentioned in the respective advertisement failing which their candidature will be cancelled. All other candidates who have produced their Matriculation and 10+2 pass or equivalent certificates in original at the time of attending the SSB interview and have got the same verified by the SSB authorities are not required to submit the same to Army HQ or Naval HQ as the case may be. Certificates in original issued by the Principals of the Institutions are also acceptable in cases where Boards/Universities have not yet issued certificates. Certified true copies/photostate copies of such certificates will not be accepted. In exceptional cases the Commission may treat a candidate, who does not possess any of the qualifications prescribed in this rule as educationally qualified provided that he possesses qualifications, the standard of which in the opinion of the Commission, justifies his admission to the examination.NOTE 1 : Candidates appearing in the 11th class exam are not eligible for this examination.NOTE 2 : Those candidates who have yet to qualify in the 12th class or equivalent examination and are allowed to appear in the UPSC Examination should note that this is only a special concession given to them. They are required to submit proof of passing the 12th class or equivalent examination by the prescribed date (i.e. 24th June, 2017) and no request for extending this date will be entertained on the grounds of late conduct of Board/University Examination, delay in declaration of results or any other ground whatsoever.NOTE 3 : Candidates who are debarred by the Ministry of Defence from holding any type of Commission in the Defence Services shall not be eligible for admission to the examination and if admitted, their candidature will be cancelled.NOTE 4 : Those candidates who have failed INSB/PABT earlier are not eligible for Air Force.(d) A candidate who has resigned or withdrawn on disciplinary grounds from any of the training academies of Armed Forces is not eligible to apply.(e) Physical Standards:Candidates must be physically fit according to physical standards for admission to National Defence Academy and Naval Academy Examination as per the following guidelines:GUIDELINES FOR PHYSICAL STANDARDS FOR ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY.NOTE : CANDIDATES MUST BE PHYSICALLY AND MENTALLY FIT ACCORDING TO THE PRESCRIBED PHYSICAL STANDARDS. THE GUIDELINES FOR THE SAME ARE GIVEN BELOW.A NUMBER OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES ARE REJECTED SUBSEQUENTLY ON MEDICAL GROUNDS. CANDIDATES ARE THEREFORE ADVISED IN THEIR OWN INTEREST TO GET THEMSELVES MEDICALLY EXAMINED BEFORE SUBMITTING THEIR APPLICATIONS TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT AT THE FINAL STAGE.Candidates are also advised to rectify minor defects/ailments in order to speed up finalisation of medical examination conducted at the Military Hospital after being recommended at the 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 only permitted on inner face of forearm i.e. from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palm/back (dorsal) side of hand/Permanent body tattoos on any other part of the body are not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further selection. Tribes with tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom and traditions will be permitted on a case to case basis. Comdt Selection Centre will be competent auth for clearing such cases.Civilian candidates appearing for all types of commission in the Armed Forces will be entitled to out-patients treatment from service sources at public expense for injuries sustained or diseases contracted during the course of their examination by the Selection Board. They will also be entitled to in-patient treatment at public expense in the Officer’s ward of a hospital provided—(a) the injury is sustained during the tests or,(b) the disease is contracted during the course of the examination by selection board and there is no suitable accommodation in local civil hospital or it is impracticable to remove the patient to the civil hospital; or,(c) the medical board requires the candidate’s admission for observation.NOTE : They are not entitled to special nursing.A candidate recommended by the Services Selection Board will undergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers. Only those candidates will be admitted to the academy who are declared fit by the Medical Board. The proceedings of the Medical Board are confidential and will not be divulged to anyone. However, the candidates declared unfit will be intimated by the President of the Medical Board and the procedure for request for an Appeal Medical Board will also be intimated to the candidate. Candidates declared unfit during Appeal Medical Board will be intimated about the provision of Review Medical Board.(a) The candidate must be in good physical and mental health and free from any disease/disability which is likely to interfere with the efficient performance of Military duties.(b) There should be no evidence of weak constitution, bodily defects or underweight. The Candidate should not be overweight or obese.(c) The minimum acceptable height is 157 cms(162.5 cms. for Air Force). For Gorkhas and individuals belonging to hills of North-Eastern regions of India, Garhwal and Kumaon, the minimum acceptable heights will be 5 cms. less. In case of candidates from Lakshadweep the minimum acceptable height can be reduced by 2 cms. Height and weight standards are given below :HEIGHT/WEIGHT STANDARDS FOR ARMY/AIR FORCETABLE-IHEIGHT/WEIGHT STANDARDS FOR NAVYTABLE-II“Individual’s weight is considered normal if it is within ±10% departure from average weight given in the table I and II”. However, in individuals with heavy bones and broad build as well as individuals with thin build but otherwise healthy this may be relaxed to some extent on merit.NOTE 1 : Height relaxable upto 2.5 cm. (5 cm. for Navy) may be allowed where the Medical Board certifies that the candidate is likely to grow and come up to the required standard on completion of his training.NOTE 2 : To meet special requirement as a pilot in the Air Force the acceptable measurements of leg length, thigh length and sitting height will be as under :(d) Chest should be well developed. Fully expanded chest should not be less than 81 cms. The minimum range of expansion after full inspiration should be 5 cms. The measurement will be taken with a tape so adjusted that its lower edge should touch the nipple in front and the upper part of the tape should touch the lower angle of the shoulder blades behind. X-Ray of the chest is compulsory and will be taken to rule out any disease of the chest.(e) There should be no maldevelopment or impairment of function of the bones or joint.Spinal Conditions-(f) Past medical history of diseases or injury of the spine or sacro iliac joints, either with or without objective signs which have prevented the candidate from successfully following a physically active life, is a cause for rejection for commissioning in IAF. History of spinal fracture/prolapsed intervertebral disc and surgical treatment for these conditions will entail rejection. The following conditions detected radiologically during medical exam will disqualify a candidate 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, tennis elbow, recurrent lumbago etc.)— Miscellaneous disorders including SLE, , polymyositis, vasculitis.(iii) Spondylolisthesis/spondylolysis.(iv) Compression fracture of vertebrae.(v) Scheuerman's disease (Adolescent kyphosis)(vi) Loss of cervical lordosis when associated with clinically restricted movements of cervical spine.(vii) Unilateral/Bilateral cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or circulatory deficit.(viii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobb's method.(ix) Degenerative Disc. Disease.(x) Presence of schmorl's nodes at more than one level.(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlantoaxial anomalies.(xii) Hemi vertebrae and/or incomplete block (fused) vertebrae at any level in cervical, dorsal or lumbar spine and complete block (fused) vertebrae at more than one level in cervical or dorsal spine.(xiii) Unilateral Sacralisation or lumbarisation (Complete or incomplete) at all levels and bilateral incomplete sacralisation or lumbarisation.(xiv) Any other abnormality if so considered by the specialist.(g) Mild Kyphosis or Lordosis where deformity is barely noticeable and there is no pain or restriction of movement will not preclude acceptance.(h) In case of noticeable Scoliosis or suspicion of any other abnormality or spinal deformity, more than mild, appropriate X-rays of the spine are to be taken and the Examinee referred for specialist’s advice.(i) The following conditions detected on X-ray examination will be disqualifying for entry to Armed Forces :(i) Granulomatius disease of spine.(ii) Arthritidies/spondylosis(iii) Scoliosis more than 15 degree as measured by Cobb’s Method (10 degree for Army and Navy).(iv) More than mild Kyphosis/Lordosis(v) Spondylolisthesis/Spondylosis/Spondylolysis(vi) Herniated nucleus pulposes.(vii) Compression fracture of Vertebra.(viii) Sacaralisation Disease(ix) Cervical ribs with demonstrable neurological or Circulatory deficit.(x) Presence of Schmorl’s node at more than one level.(xi) Atlanto-occipital and atlanto-axial anomalies.(xii) Incomplete Sacaralisation Unilateral or Bilateral(xiii) Spina Bifida other than SV 1 and LV 5 if completely Sacralised(xiv) Any other abnormality, if so considered by specialist.(j) A candidate should have no past history of mental breakdown or fits.(k) The hearing should be normal. A candidate should be able to hear a forced whisper with each ear at a distance of 610 cms. in a quiet room. There should be no evidence of present or past disease of the ear, nose and throat. Audiometric test will be done for AF. Audiometric hearing loss should not be greater than 20 db in frequencies between 250 and 8000 Hz. There is no impediment of speech.(l) There should be no signs of functional or organic disease of the heart and blood vessels. Blood pressure should be normal.(m) There should be no enlargement of liver or spleen. Any evidence of disease of internal organs of the abdomen will be a cause for rejection.(n) Un-operated hernias will make a candidate unfit. In case of Hernia which has been operated, a minimum of 6 months must have passed prior to final medical examination before commencement of the course.(o) There should be no hydrocele, varicocele or piles.(p) Urine examination will be done and any abnormality if detected will be a cause for rejection.(q) Any disease of skin which is likely to cause disability or disfigurement will also be a cause for rejection.(r) Visual standards:- The distance vision (corrected) should be 6/6 in better eye and 6/9 in worse eye. Myopia should not be more than 2.5 D and hypermetropia not more than 3.5 D including Astigmatism. Internal examination of the eye will be done by means of opthalmoscope to rule out any disease of the eye. A candidate must have good binocular vision. The colour vision standard will be (CP-III) for Army. A candidate should be able to recognise red and green colours. Candidates will be required to give certificates that neither he nor any member of his family has suffered from congenital night blindness. Candidates who have undergone or have the evidence of having undergone Radial Keratotomy, to improve the visual acuity will be permanently rejected for all the Services. Candidates who have undergone Laser Surgery for correction of refractive error are also not acceptable to defence services.Vision standard for Naval candidatesVisual Standards for Air ForceCandidates who habitually wear spectacles are not eligible for Air Force, Minimum distant vision 6/6 in one eye and 6/9 in other, correctable to 6/6 only for Hypermetropia. Colour vision CP-I Hypermetropia : +2.0 D Sph Manifest Myopia : Nil Retinoscopic Myopia : 0.5 in any Meridian permitted Astigmatism : + 0.75 D Cyl (within + 2.0 D.Max) Maddox Rod TestHand held Stereoscope–All of BSV grades Convergence–Up to 10 cm Cover test for distant and near–Lateral divergence/convergence recovery rapid and complete Radial Keratotomy, Photo Refractive Keratotomy/laser in Situ, Keratomileusis (PRK/LASIK) surgeries for correction of refractive errors are not permitted for any Air Force duties. Candidates having undergone cataract surgery with or without IOL implants will also be declared unfit.Binocular vision must possess good binocular vision (fusion and stereopsis with good amplitude and depth).Candidates who have undergone LASIK surgery are not considered fit for permanent commission in flying branch in IAF.(s) USG abdomen examination will be carried out and any congential structural anomaly or disease of the abdominal organs will be a cause for rejection in Armed Forces.(t) The candidates should have sufficient number of natural and sound teeth. A minimum of 14 dental points will be acceptable. When 32 teeth are present, the total dental points are 22. A candidate should not be suffering from severe pyorrhoea.(u) Routine ECG for Air Force candidates must be within normal limits.(v) Physical conditioning : Prospective candidates are advised to keep themselves in good physical condition, by following the undermentioned routine :—(a) Running 2.4 km in 15 minutes(b) Skipping(c) Pushups and sit ups (minimum 20 each)(d) Chin ups (minimum 08)(e) Rope climbing 3-4 metres.ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE RESULTS OF THE WRITTEN EXAMINATION, INTERVIEW OF QUALIFIED CANDIDATES, ANNOUNCEMENT OF FINAL RESULTS AND ADMISSION TO THE TRAINING COURSES OF THE FINALLY QUALIFIED CANDIDATES :The Union Public Service Commission shall prepare a list of candidates who obtain the minimum qualifying marks in the written examination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion. Such candidates shall appear before a Services Selection Board for Intelligence and Personality Test where candidates for the Army/Navy wings of the NDA and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian Naval Academy will be assessed on Officers Potentiality and those for the Air Force in Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) and for Officers Potentiality. PABT applicable to candidates with Air Force as First choice would also be conducted for all SSB qualified candidates with one of the choice as Air Force subject to their eligibility and if they are so willing.TWO-STAGE SELECTION PROCEDURETwo-stage selection procedure based on Psychological Aptitude Test and Intelligence Test has been introduced at Selection Centres/Air Force Selection Boards/Naval Selection Boards. All the candidates will be put to stage-one test on first day of reporting at Selection Centres/Air Force Selection Boards/Naval Selection Boards. Only those candidates who qualify at stage one will be admitted to the second stage/remaining tests. Those candidates who qualify stage II will be required to submit the Original Certificates along with one photocopy each of : (i) Original Matriculation pass certificate or equivalent in support of date of birth, (ii) Original 10+2 pass certificate or equivalent in support of educational qualification.Candidates who appear before the Services Selection Board and undergo the test there, will do so at their own risk and will not be entitled to claim any compensation or other relief from Government in respect of any injury which they may sustain in the course of or as a result of any of the tests given to them at the Services Selection Board whether due to the negligence of any person or otherwise. Parents or guardians of the candidates will be required to sign a certificate to this effect.To be acceptable, candidates for the Army/Navy/Naval Academy and Air Force should secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in (i) Written examination as fixed by the Commission at their discretion and (ii) Officer Potentiality Test as fixed by the Services Selection Board at their discretion.Over and above candidates for the Air Force, and all the SSB qualified candidates as per their willingness, eligibility and preference for Air Force, should separately qualify the PABT.Subject to these conditions the qualified candidates will then be placed in a single combined list on the basis of total marks secured by them in the Written Examination and the Services Selection Board Tests. The final allocation/selection for admission to the Army, Navy, Air Force of the National Defence Academy and 10+2 Cadet Entry Scheme of Indian Naval Academy will be made upto the number of vacancies available subject to eligibility, medical fitness and merit-cum-preference of the candidates. The candidates who are eligible to be admitted to multiple Services/Courses will be considered for allocation/selection with reference to their order or preferences and in the event of their final allocation/ selection to one Service/Course, they will not be considered for admission to other remaining Services/Courses.N.B.: EVERY CANDIDATE FOR THE AIR FORCE IS GIVEN COMPUTERISED PILOT SELECTION SYSTEM (CPSS) AND PILOT APTITUDE TEST (WHICH FORMS THE WHOLE PAB TEST) ONLY ONCE. THE GRADE SECURED BY HIM AT THE FIRST TEST WILL THEREFORE HOLD GOOD FOR EVERY SUBSEQUENT INTERVIEW HE HAS WITH THE AIR FORCE SELECTION BOARD. A CANDIDATE WHO FAILS IN THE FIRST PILOT APTITUDE TEST CANNOT APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO THE NATIONAL DEFENCE ACADEMY EXAMINATION FOR THE AIR FORCE WING OR GENERAL DUTIES (PILOT) BRANCH OR NAVAL AIR ARM.Candidates who have been given the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS) and Pilot Aptitude Test (which forms the whole PAB Test) for any previous N.D.A. course should submit their application for this examination for the Air Force Wing only if they have been notified as having qualified in the Pilot Aptitude Test.The form and manner of communication of the result of the examination to individual candidates shall be decided by the Commission at their discretion and the Commission will not enter into correspondence with them regarding the result.Success in the examination confers no right of admission to the Academy. A candidate must satisfy the appointing authority that he is suitable in all respects for admission to the Academy.THOROUGH MEDICAL EXAMINATION WILL BE CONDUCTED FOR THE SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATES AFTER SSB INTERVIEW AND BEFORE DECLARING THE FINAL RESULT.SCHEME OF EXAMINATION1. The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows :—2. THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS ONLY. THE QUESTION PAPERS (TEST BOOKLETS) OF MATHEMATICS AND PART “B” OF GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BE SET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS WELL AS ENGLISH.3. In the question papers, wherever necessary, questions involving the metric system of Weights and Measures only will be set.4. Candidates must write the papers in their own hand. In no circumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write answers for them.5. The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in any or all the subjects at the examination.6. The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or Mathematical or logarithmic table for answering objective type papers (Test Booklets). They should not therefore, bring the same inside the Examination Hall.B. SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATIONPAPER-IMATHEMATICS(Code No. 01)(Maximum Marks-300)1. ALGEBRAConcept of set, operations on sets, Venn diagrams. De Morgan laws, Cartesian product, relation, equivalence relation. Representation of real numbers on a line. Complex numbers—basic properties, modulus, argument, cube roots of unity. Binary system of numbers. Conversion of a number in decimal system to binary system and vice-versa. Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic progressions. Quadratic equations with real coefficients. Solution of linear inequations of two variables by graphs. Permutation and Combination. Binomial theorem and its applications. Logarithms and their applications.2. MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS :Types of matrices, operations on matrices. Determinant of a matrix, basic properties of determinants. Adjoint and inverse of a square matrix, Applications-Solution of a system of linear equations in two or three unknowns by Cramer’s rule and by Matrix Method.3. TRIGONOMETRY :Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians. Trigonometrical ratios. Trigonometric identities Sum and difference formulae. Multiple and Sub-multiple angles. Inverse trigonometric functions. Applications-Height and distance, properties of triangles.4. ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS:Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system. Distance formula. Equation of a line in various forms. Angle between two lines. Distance of a point from a line. Equation of a circle in standard and in general form. Standard forms of parabola, ellipse and hyperbola. Eccentricity and axis of a conic. Point in a three dimensional space, distance between two points. Direction Cosines and direction ratios. Equation two points. Direction Cosines and direction ratios. Equation of a plane and a line in various forms. Angle between two lines and angle between two planes. Equation of a sphere.5. DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS :Concept of a real valued function–domain, range and graph of a function. Composite functions, one to one, onto and inverse functions. Notion of limit, Standard limits—examples. Continuity of functions—examples, algebraic operations on continuous functions. Derivative of function at a point, geometrical and physical interpretation of a derivative—applications. Derivatives of sum, product and quotient of functions, derivative of a function with respect to another function, derivative of a composite function. Second order derivatives. Increasing and decreasing functions. Application of derivatives in problems of maxima and minima.6. INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS :Integration as inverse of differentiation, integration by substitution and by parts, standard integrals involving algebraic expressions, trigonometric, exponential and hyperbolic functions. Evaluation of definite integrals—determination of areas of plane regions bounded by curves— applications. Definition of order and degree of a differential equation, formation of a differential equation by examples. General and particular solution of a differential equations, solution of first order and first degree differential equations of various types—examples. Application in problems of growth and decay.7. VECTOR ALGEBRA :Vectors in two and three dimensions, magnitude and direction of a vector. Unit and null vectors, addition of vectors, scalar multiplication of a vector, scalar product or dot product of two vectors. Vector product or cross product of two vectors. Applications—work done by a force and moment of a force and in geometrical problems.8. STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY :Statistics : Classification of data, Frequency distribution, cumulative frequency distribution—examples. Graphical representation—Histogram, Pie Chart, frequency polygon—examples. Measures of Central tendency—Mean, median and mode. Variance and standard deviation—determination and comparison. Correlation and regression.Probability : Random experiment, outcomes and associated sample space, events, mutually exclusive and exhaustive events, impossible and certain events. Union and Intersection of events. Complementary, elementary and composite 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 sample space. Binomial distribution, examples of random experiments giving rise to Binominal distribution.PAPER-IIGENERAL ABILITY TEST(Code No. 02)(Maximum Marks—600)Part ‘A’—ENGLISH (Maximum Marks—200)The question paper in English will be designed to test the candidate’s understanding of English and workman like use of words. The syllabus covers various aspects like : Grammar and usage, vocabulary, comprehension and cohesion in extended text to test the candidate’s proficiency in English.Part ‘B’—GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marks—400)The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly cover the subjects : Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social Studies, Geography and Current Events.- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scope of these subjects included in this paper. The topics mentioned are not to be regarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature not specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked. Candidate’s answers are expected to show their knowledge and intelligent understanding of the subject.Section ‘A’ (Physics)Physical Properties and States of Matter, Mass, Weight, Volume, Density and Specific Gravity, Principle of Archimedes, Pressure Barometer. Motion of objects, Velocity and Acceleration, Newton’s Laws of Motion, Force and Momentum, Parallelogram of Forces, Stability and Equilibrium of bodies, Gravitation, elementary ideas of work, Power and Energy.Effects of Heat, Measurement of Temperature and Heat, change of State and Latent Heat, Modes of transference of Heat. Sound waves and their properties, Simple musical instruments. Rectilinear propagation of Light, Reflection and refraction. Spherical mirrors and Lenses, Human Eye. Natural and Artificial Magnets, Properties of a Magnet, Earth as a Magnet. Static and Current Electricity, conductors and Non-conductors, Ohm’s Law, Simple Electrical Circuits, Heating, Lighting and Magnetic effects of Current, Measurement of Electrical Power, Primary and Secondary Cells, Use of X-Rays.General Principles in the working of the following:Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys, Siphon, Levers, Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask, Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope, Microscope, Mariner’s Compass; Lightening Conductors, Safety Fuses.Section ‘B’ (Chemistry)Physical and Chemical changes. Elements, Mixtures and Compounds, Symbols, Formulae and simple Chemical Equations, Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems). Properties of Air and Water. Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen and Carbondioxide, Oxidation and Reduction. Acids, bases and salts. Carbon—different forms. Fertilizers—Natural and Artificial.Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap, Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches and Gun-Powder. Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom, Atomic Equivalent and Molecular Weights, Valency.Section ‘C’ (General Science)Difference between the living and non-living. Basis of Life—Cells, Protoplasms and Tissues. Growth and Reproduction in Plants and Animals. Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs. Common Epidemics, their causes and prevention. 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, Freedom Movement etc.)A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and Civilisation. Freedom Movement in India. Elementary study of Indian Constitution and Administration. Elementary knowledge of Five Year Plans of India. Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and Community Development. Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration and Welfare State, Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi. Forces shaping the modern world; Renaissance, Exploration and Discovery; War of American Independence. French Revolution, Industrial Revolution and Russian Revolution. Impact of Science and Technology on Society. Concept of one World, United Nations, Panchsheel, Democracy, Socialism and Communism. Role of India in the present world.Section ‘E’ (Geography)The Earth, its shape and size. Lattitudes and Longitudes, Concept of time. International Date Line. Movements of Earth and their effects. Origin of Earth. Rocks and their classification; Weathering— Mechanical and Chemical, Earthquakes and Volcanoes. Ocean Currents and Tides Atmosphere and its composition; Temperature and Atmospheric Pressure, Planetary Winds, Cyclones and Anti-cyclones; Humidity; Condensation and Precipitation; Types of Climate, Major Natural regions of the World. Regional Geography of India—Climate, Natural vegetation. Mineral and Power resources; location and distribution of agricultural and Industrial activities. Important Sea ports and main sea, land and air routes of India. Main items of Imports and Exports of India.Section ‘F’ (Current Events)Knowledge of Important events that have happened in India in the recent years. Current important world events. Prominent personalities—both Indian and International including those connected with cultural activities and sports.NOTE :Out of maximum marks assigned to part ‘B’ of this paper, questions on Sections ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘E’ and ‘F’ will carry approximately 25%, 15%, 10%, 20%, 20% and 10% weightages respectively.Intelligence and Personality TestThe SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process - stage I and stage II. Only those candidates who clear the stage I are permitted to appear for stage II. The details are :(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are Picture Perception * Description Test (PP&DT). The candidates will be shortlisted based on combination of performance in OIR Test and PP&DT.(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks, Psychology Tests and the Conference. These tests are conducted over 4 days. The details of these tests are given on the website Join Indian Army | Government of India.The personality of a candidate is assessed by three different assessors viz. The Interviewing Officer (IO), Group Testing Officer (GTO) and the Psychologist. There are no separate weightage for each test. The mks are allotted by assessors only after taking into consideration the performance of the candidate holistically in all the test. In addition, marks for Conference are also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in the three techniques and decision of the Board. All these have equal weightage.The various tests of IO, GTO and Psych are designed to bring out the presence/absence of Officer Like Qualities and their trainability in a candidate. Accordingly candidates are Recommended or Not Recommended at the SSB.(For more details, check UPSC website: UPSC)SSB interview is the world's toughest army test and typically these TOP 15 OFFICER LIKE QUALITIES (OLQs) are tested during the entire interview process:Effective Intelligence.Reasoning Ability.Power of Expression.Self Confidence.Determination.Organizing Ability.Initiative.Courage.Cooperation.Sense of Responsibility.Stamina.Group Influencing Ability.Liveliness.Social Adaptability.Speed of Decision“Origin of this type of testing belongs to first world war era. In the First World War, large numbers of casualties on battlefields necessitated recruitment of best fighting talent in armed forces. For this need, psychologists designed some scientific tests which assess candidate's Officer Like Qualities (OLQs). Over the years SSB testing has been improved based on feedback and has been proved to be an effective and accurate way of selecting candidates who are capable of being at least an average officer after training.”

A stereotype of everyday urban life that, alas, is fading away.With modern, depersonalized “neutrality” nevertheless a menacing encroaching replacement:In a country with an unmarried President who enables gays to marry but wouldn’t ever marry himself, major political parties headed by people born outside of France (Sweden and Vietnam) and where the age of consent is 15.My view is from a privileged perspective and not typical. I’ll describe my landing a job in France, the Entry and the Residency administration and Daily/Work environments.I. My Previous French Residency - It helps if you had studied in France and/or speak some French.I had studied for a year in France as a teenager and then went to an English university for my first degree. Years later, I obtained an MBA in the USA and, after a first experience in the US in a multinational, I kept looking for work in France (or even the UK). My French was, at that time, competent (about B1 on the CERF) but not fluent.II. My Hiring Path as a non-EU citizen. Get a French company to want you enough to arrange a “Visa de long séjour” (valid 4 months-1 year) prior to entering France.There are several categories of “immigrants” and pathways to “legal” French immigration. I only mention my specific case of decades ago.However, I wasn’t an “expatriate” in the sense of being a foreigner (to France) from a multinational who was posted to its French affiliate or subsidiary. It was more of an “immigrant” although the route was via the US firm, not directly to the European subsidiary. I was a direct hire by the French/European subsidiary of a multinational. So, I had to qualify for the equivalent of “skills based” visas afforded to executives (with no French familial or cultural connections) who had been offered jobs in France with no comparable or suitable French candidates.There weren’t many Anglophone executives in the sector who also had relevant skills at the time who were in, or able to move to, France and work in a multinational in French (with local colleagues) and English (with US managers and other top managers in European affiliates). This was before Schengen and so the pool of “local” candidates were only French (then under 60 million) and not EU-wide (that then didn’t have the Eastern European members). That is no longer the case today when there are 70 million native Anglophones (until Brexit) and virtually all Scandinavians and Beneluxians who spoke English well, all of whom would come first before a non-EU candidate.It took about 3–4 months for the authorization to come, lawyers (paid by the hiring firm) and facilitated by my previous French residence and lack of moving costs (no family, no mortgage, no significant household possessions). Administratively, the initial process was handled by the Office de Migrations Internationales and only several dozen such visas were issued that year.III. Overview of My Path to French “permanent” residency status - Keep uninterrupted employment for at least 3 consecutive years, each time renewing the annual “Carte de Séjour”, then apply for 10-year “Carte de Résident de Longue Durée.The process begins in your country of origin with a Visa de Long Sejour (VLS) with a long application form requiring job offer, CV, background verification (FBI record for Americans), foreign diplomas and birth/marriage/family/divorce documents (translated into French by a court-accredited translator or traducteur agréé auprès de la Cour de Cassation), photos to specific requirements. This can take months to compile.I entered France on this type of visa and had to obtain the first of three annual work/residency permits that was specific to that employer. I had to register at the local Préfecture de Police (Ile de la Cité in Paris in my case) at the Foreigners’ Office or Service des Etrangers.The process may be different today but my experience meant that there was the annual process of renewing my Carte de Sejour and then getting my first Carte de Resident. This may be nor more difficult than any other country’s process - so, I can’t compare.After three years (i.e. with 1 initial and 2 annual renewals of the Carte de Séjour), I applied for the Carte de Résident equivalent to an American “Green Card” or “Permanent Resident” card. That card was valid for 10 years, renewable - much as the US Green Card is today (It used to be indefinite).With the Carte de Resident, I was no longer bound to remain at the company and soon left it. The Carte de Resident allows you to take any profession or start a company without restriction in France i.e. you can take up a non-salaried job or even a part-time job.III. Navigating the Halls of the local Foreigners’ Office. Annual, then decennial, administration with the office of the Services des Etrangers, housed at the local Prefecture de PoliceThe real challenge is that you have to navigate the process in French and in person. The hours of operation, the location within the Prefecture (link: Préfectures) and the relevant forms and documents were not posted in one spot. Today it’s now available online at Accueil - demarches.interieur.gouv.frY1. First Residency Card. The first exposure to the in-country civil administration was facilitated by the company’s HR specialist. That’s when one has to register witha) the French Social Security Administration (securite-sociale.fr) with the SSN indicated on your residency card ,b) the French public health insurer (www.ameli.fr) that issues a Carte Vitale (like a Medicare card but with a chip and photo) andc) the local central government offices, housed within the Prefecture de Police of the geographic zone of residence.d) Pensions and Job Insurance. The company handles the registration with the relevant non-profit but state-mandated pension fund(s) and “workers’ compensation” systems (AGIRC-ARRCO for salaried executives). Your type of job category determines which quango insurers are suitable.e) Complémentaires. As do 87% of French residents, you also get to choose for complementary private health insurance. They pay for allied medical costs (optical, dental), coverage of provider fees above the national tarif of reimbursement (in private hospitals and clinics) and hospitality costs (e.g. private room, thermal balth rehab…) You can choose a company-sponsored, a non-profit vocational group plan or a for profit private insurance plan.Y2-Y3 Annual Residency Card Renewal. A year later, the local Prefecture should send you a notice to renew a few months before expiry of your annual residency card.So, my first renewal, I was naive enough to do this alone, I finally got to the Service des Etrangers on the 3rd floor and I had to get in line with other foreigners, mostly of North African origin. The agent was efficient but not particularly accommodating; I was given a form and a list of documents to bring or provide to the department; then I would receive a convocation a call to appear for an interview with an immigration agent who would grant the renewal. There is a brief conversation to determine your level of French language and general knowledge. The new Carte de Séjour was sent by mail but one may have or can return to retrieve it in person.All applicants are treated with impersonal fairness but since many don’t master French well, it can be very trying for all concerned. In addition, French bureaucracy has no room for error or leeway: you need the exact document requested in the format stipulated. If there is any deviation, you are told to return with all the required elements. This is no different from the US’ handling at Immigration and Naturalization centers but you may be taken aback at the unsmiling directness in France (but, is this not the case in your home country as well?)After that, I paid a process facilitator for subsequent renewals. It was usually a paralegal at an attorney’s office who had a relationship with members of the Bureau des Etrangers “foreigner/alien office” at the local Prefecture. They would help to compile all the documents and then set up an appointment with an officer. They verify that all is in order before you go and you don’t have to line up in the general waiting room.If you master French or go with an interpreter, having familiarized yourself with the process, there is no necessity in hiring an attorney as the process is explicit and fairly applied. An attorney does not guarantee that your case is treated any better but you are at least not bewildered or unprepared, nor do you have to spend days in the process missing work.Y4 Finally, 10 year Residency Card. At the end of 3 years, I applied (with the paid help of an attorney) for my Carte de Resident. That meant 10 years of validity before renewal or naturalization. You may also continue to request an annual Carte de Séjour.IV. Daily LifeDaily Life. Despite the homogenization of lifestyles through media, there still remains in parts of France a distinctly neighborhood lifestyle in the urban areas. Cities are compact and have dense, reliable public transport and cars are an expensive necessity for those elsewhere. So, most city dwellers commute via public transit and shop locally. The average day is filled with contacts with nearby merchants (bakery, butchers, pastry shops, cafes, cheesemongers, produce sellers, cured meats delicatessens, confectioners, news kiosks, bus drivers…) However, that atmosphere is fading with the advent of chain mini-markets from Auchan, Carrefour, Intermarche as well as regional chains, pushing traditional merchants out of business. Suburban dwellers now have large megastores (like Walmart) where they shop only once a week for non-produce items, although, this being France, the fresh foods section is astonishingly varied and extensive, sometimes taking up half the floor space! When you have one aisle of various daily products that stretch beyond what the eye can see, you know you must be in France.Ultra Privacy. Although the older French generation may appear unsmiling, the French are usually quite open in attitude but put privacy on a pedestal - far more than the English do. So, the accident of proximity to a neighbor does not lead to an expectation or assumption of a personal relationship. They aren’t indifferent, just aware that one has to live with neighbors and prefer to keep their home life private and they don’t intrude on yours. Nonetheless, you should learn that frequent, personal greetings are essential in France. Not saying, “Bonjour, M…”, and “Au revoir, M..” would be seen as rude or off-putting.Professional life - has no place in the home. Quite a lot has changed since my youth; many more young French now study English and can often write and read it (although not speak or understand English speech as easily), so there is always, in a pinch, someone who should at least be able to communicate in writing. E-mail is often done in short, informal English, avoiding the long, formal French writing style (akin to 19th Century literary English in style), and English words are included in speech, although not always meaning exactly as the source word; a “self” is a “self service restaurant”, a “savoir faire” is mostly “know-how”, logiciel is often simply “software”. With work colleagues, treat them as your neighbors, with civility and openness but don’t expect anyone to invite you into their homes, families and inner circles. The French work to live, and they can work very hard and diligently, but they do live to work unless they are entrepreneurs. The have 5 paid weeks of holiday per year, well used to be with family and restore their energy; after all, with so much automation and new technologies reducing the need for huge labor forces, it seems a natural consequence to spend less time doing mindless tasks. There may be a more hierarchical management style compared to “flat” organizations so subordinates may not have the leeway to negotiate final details or be at variance to superiors. It can lead to a bottleneck of decision-making at the top and slow organizational action.Political life and Civil Service. Unlike most countries, access to the top echelons of politics and the civil service has traditionally been only for the most academically competitive minds. This means a “Mandarin” attitude of some leaders with their intelligence, breath and depth of knowledge unparalleled by counterparts in some/most other countries. It’s one reason why France’s infrastructure is so modern, reliable and public spaces largely well-maintained as a national norm; something that other countries only manage to achieve in “showcase” cities or “privileged neighborhoods”.Food and meals. Meals are above all social occasions for the French (unless they are on a clock); they eat paced, in moderate quantities at specific times of day. The vision of an American wolfing down food, not making table talk and then sipping a soda all day as if it were as important as an IV drip to a patient is a stereotype. If you are ever granted an invitation to a Sunday afternoon meal with a family, expect to be around well into the evening with conversation, interspersed with rounds of food and drink. When the children head to bed, they usually give a cheek touch (“air kiss”) and sometimes a hug to the adults, regardless of gender.Sports - not all men, all the time. Frenchmen may or may not be sports enthusiasts but the concept of a couch potato who is obsessed with the exploits of his home team is rare among the educated and executives. In any case, speaking of spectator sports is only one of a multitude of topics that educated French may discuss: food, politics, local events, distant vacations to exotic lands (possible when there are 5 weeks of vacation annually), novels, philosophy…La séduction, le charme. There is no rigid or confined assumption of what is “normal” for a French male, other than to be prone to be charming to females and female to act coquette (playfully flirty). Just look at the advertising style - highly esthetic, often involving an attractive female (and, increasingly, male) even if the object for sale has little to do with human intimacy or relationships.I’m sure the first thing you notice in this Audi car ad is the generous leg room in the back seat (below).You may even see American men in French ads aimed at women - something they wouldn’t get to do much in the US.V. Investigate All Residency Options - Mine was specific to my circumstance.I became a French “permanent” resident purely on my own, on the basis of my individual merits. However, there are other pathways that take into account:Familial connection in France (through marriage, civil union or ascendancy or descendancy)Professional category (artists, actors, high level sportsmen, scientists, senior executives…)Extraordinary talents from a list (Nobel Prize level awardees)Inward investment or starting and maintaing a business of minimal requirementsHistorical linguistic or political relationship (notably Algeria, a former département of France)Educational degree in FranceExtraordinary service or benefit to France (needs Ministerial approval such as given to the African who scaled a building to save a toddler, or the African working in a kosher grocery who hid clients from a shooter.PensionerRefugee granted asylumAdviceIf there is one strong piece of advice that I may offer, it is to fully immerse yourself as much as possible, not remain in a linguistic or cultural bubble. Invest in a few weeks of immersion French before working or studying in France. Keep an open, observant mind before jumping to any conclusions or engaging in passionate debates on politics, religion etc.You can find a place in France, a land of immigration for centuries before the existence of countries supposedly “diverse”, as witnessed by the fact that this country of some 65 million has more surnames than any nation on earth including much more populous India. China or the USA. Unlike in the USA, one cannot easily legally change a surname, so French surnames retain ancestral trace among males; even married women retain their birth name for legal documents.My experience is decades old and the regulations and process have probably changed, so check for current conditions and processes. It may also vary by region.Now there is the Internet that not only affords a lot of online information but also may lead to online appointments and means of obtaining supporting documents that had previously necessitated days of to-ing and fro-ing on foot.At that time, other EU citizens also had to go through the process so the advent of Schengen has removed the involvement of much of the Service des Etrangers with them. That would probably change when Britons become non-EU citizens.Some regions have disproportionately more applicants than others. Paris is notably one of the biggest and busiest Prefectures - but it also has the most agents. In regions with a very high percentage of immigrant population (e.g. Marseille), there will also be a higher number of applicants. An insider or a plugged-in attorney could tell you if a process would be faster in another region or not, but you are generally stuck to the Prefecture where you live.Despite its housing at the Prefecture de Police, this is not a local police matter. The Prefet is the central government’s executive assigned to a region and so the Prefecture houses other functions than that of police.