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Way to HAL

Engineer your way into HAL

In Spite of the mushrooming of Engineering colleges, Engineering still happens to be one of the most coveted career options today. This is due to two reasons- one it paves the pathway to dynamism in career and secondly, due to the fact that Engineering graduates have more access   to Public sector undertakings which are less affected by economic crests and troughs.

If you are looking for a career in which you can couple prestige and lucre, besides being immunised to a certain extent to the economic swirls, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited,HAL is a great opportunity for you.

 

Opportunities for Engineers in HAL

 

Hindustan Aeronautics Limited or HAL, is a public sector enterprise that designs, manufactures and maintains aircrafts for the Indian Air force and Indian Navy. HAL has been successful in numerous R & D programs developed for both Defence and Civil Aviation sectors. :Headquartered in Bangalore, HAL has 19 Production Units and 10 Research & Design Centres in 8 locations in India. It offers a broad spectrum of jobs for Engineering graduates that involve Design, Development, Manufacture, Repair, Overhaul and Upgrade of Aircraft, Helicopters, Aero-engines, Industrial & Marine Gas Turbines, Accessories, Avionics & Systems to  Structural components for Satellites & Launch Vehicles.

With India’s thrust on Make in India’, HAL offers a plethora of options for Engineering graduates from Electrical or Computer Science or Aeronautical Engineering or Metallurgy or Mechanical Engineering. You can also join as a pilot and also as a trainee in case you have followed the diploma route.



A)Management/Design Trainees

For those graduates who want to pursue their career in the challenging aviation industry, HAL hires Graduate Engineers for the posts of Management Trainee /Design Trainee. These posts are generally available for multiple research, production, and design centers in India, and the recruitment is done on the basis of the score obtained in GATE. Management trainee is actually an intermediary post in the organizational structure of HAL and you can be in technical, Material Management, HR or Finance field.Management Trainees are in the fields of Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering and Design Trainees  normally find themselves in the fields of Electrical Engineering, Electronics Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering. 

If you are in theGeneral/OBC (non-creamy layer), you must have an average of a minimum of 65% marks. For SC/ST/PWD categories, the eligibility score is 55%. For the final year students, Gen/OBC (non-creamy layer) category must have a minimum of 65% marks.SC/ST/PWD categories must have a minimum of 55% marks

 Age Limit:

The upper limit for general category students is 28 years. However,age relaxation is given to OBC (Non Creamy Layer) candidates: 31 years, SC/ST 33 years and for PWD, it is 38 years.

B)Senior Test Pilots:

 

Educational Qualification 

For a Senior Test Pilot, you need to be a  qualified test pilot or a  Qualified  Flying  Instructor / Pilot Attack Instructor in IAF / Indian Navy or Coast Guard. Prior experience as  an Instructor at any Flight Training Establishment and a  Qualified DSSC  or  TSOC  or  equivalent course would give you an edge over the others. You would also need to be proficient in handling tools for document creation and archival besides having good communication skills.

 

For a Senior Flight Test Engineer, you need to be a qualified flight test engineer with prior experience in Developmental Flight Testing and in AFTC / Tetra School /AFTPS etc. Here too, besides good communication skills, you need to be proficient in creating and archiving documents. 

 

The age limit is 45 yrs. Relaxation  in  age  limit  in  respect  of  Ex-servicemen  and  Serving  Officers  from  the  Armed Forces is extended as per rules.For  candidates  who  had  ordinarily  been  domiciled  in  the State  of  Jammu  &  Kashmir during the period of 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989, upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years. However, the upper age limit with all relaxations shall not exceed 55 years.  

 

Selection and Placement: Eligible  candidates  will  be  required  to  attend  an  interview  at Bangalore  to  assess  their  suitability.  

  1. C) Diploma Technicians:

 

Educational Qualifications:

 

To apply for HAL Diploma Technician, you must have a regular Diploma in Engineering in Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic disciplines from a recognised Institution / State Board of Technical Education under the 10+3 system. Your aggregate marks of all semesters for Gen/EWS/OBC should be 60% & above and for SC/ST, it can be  50% & above. 

 

The age limit is 28 years. The upper age limit is relaxable to the candidates, subject to submission of requisite certificates:- a) SC/ST: Upper age limit is relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST candidates in respect of vacancies reserved for them; b) OBC-NCL: Upper age limit is relaxable by 3 years for OBC (Non-Creamy Layer) candidates in respect of vacancies reserved for them. The OBC candidates who belong to Creamy Layer should indicate their category as ‘General’ only. c) PwDs: Upper age limit is relaxable by 10 years for persons with Disabilities (PwDs) which will be over and above the relaxation admissible for candidates belonging to SC/OBC i.e. (15 years for persons belonging to Scheduled Castes and 13 years for persons belonging to Other Backward Classes, in respect of the posts reserved for them). Relaxation of age limit is applicable for PwDs irrespective of the fact whether the post is reserved or not, provided the post is identified suitable for Persons with Disabilities (PwDs). 

 

Selection:

 

The selection will be done through Written Test. Candidates will be shortlisted for Written Test, based on the marks secured in the Qualifying Examination i.e. Diploma in Engineering.The Written Test will be of 2 ½ hours duration. The test will be in three parts, consisting of Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs). Part-I will consist of 20 questions on General Awareness, Part-II will consist of 40 questions on English & Reasoning. Part-III will consist of 100 questions on the concerned Trade. Each question carries one mark each and there is no negative marking.

Earth Snc

Safeguarding of the Planet

Have you ever wondered which department or ministry is responsible for providing  us services in case of natural hazards? Whose responsibility is to make sure that all the nonliving and living resources in marine life are being utilized in the optimal way? The entire responsibility of all this lies with the Ministry of Earth Sciences. The Ministry of Earth Sciences today holds several career options not only for scientists but also for research fellows and admin officers and the like. These people are responsible for fieldwork besides research, modelling and data analysis. Genesis: Earth science, as the name suggests, is the Science of earth. It includes subjects like geography, geology, geophysics, soil science, ecology, oceanography, atmospheric  sciences including meteorology and climatology. The Ministry that takes care of the above is Ministry of earth Sciences The Ministry of Earth Sciences owes its genesis to the year 2006 when there was a blend of five separate branches or departments- India Meteorological Department (IMD), the National Centre for Medium Range Weather Forecasting (NCMRWF),the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune,and Earth Risk Evaluation Centre (EREC), and the Ministry of Ocean Development. Career Options  There are several forking pathways that the Ministry of Earth Sciences offers. For instance you can be recruited as a Scientist, Multitasking Staff, Junior Assistant, Data Entry Operator, Personal Assistant, Project Scientist, Junior Research Fellow, Assistant Librarian and Information Officer (Librarian), Accountant, Admin Officer, to name a few. Group A Posts: The Group A posts  in the Ministry of Earth Sciences are Scientist C, Scientist D, Scientist E, Scientist F and Scientist G.  Method of recruitment: 
  1. The posts of Scientist C to G shall be selection posts
  2. The posts shall be exempted from the purview of the Union Public Service Commission for the purpose of recruitment, except for filling Scientist „B‟ posts through promotion or deputation and absorption. 
iii. Recruitment for the posts of Scientist C to G shall be made either by direct recruitment or deputation (Including Short Term Contract) as specified in Schedule I 
  1. Particular method for recruitment for each post or each case shall be decided by the Central Government from time to time. 
  2. Particular discipline or field of essential qualifications and experience for each post or in each case shall be decided by the Central Govt., keeping in view the availability of Scientists in different fields and further requirement of Scientist in a particular field. 
  3. Ex-Servicemen may be recruited on re-employment basis in accordance with the orders issued by the Central Government from time to time.
 (A) Educational qualifications required for direct recruits Scientist C,Scientist D, Scientist E, Scientist F and Scientist G: Educational and essential qualifications for the above posts are: You need to have a Master‟s degree in Science in various discipline like Mathematics, Physics, Atmospheric Science/Physics, Chemistry, Zoology, Botany, Biology Science, Meteorology, Oceanography, Earth Sciences, Statistics, Operations Research, Environmental Science, Electronics & Instrumentation Remote Sensing, Agriculture, Geo-informatics, Soil Sciences, Geophysics, Geology, Geosciences, Geochemistry, Fisheries, Marine Sciences, Marine Biology, Marine Geology, Marine Geophysics, Biochemistry, Computer Sciences, Computer Applications, Aquaculture, Micro-biology, Seismology, Hydrochemistry , Agriculture Statistics, Geography (-Remote Sensing and GIS as specialization) OR Bachelor Degree in Engineering & Technology: Environmental Engineering, Ocean Engineering, Electronic & Communication Engineering, Marine Engineering, Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Information Technology, Telecom Technology, Earthquake Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Instrumentation & Technology, Mechatronics Electrical Engineering, Computer Biotechnology.  (b) Essential Experience:Three years experience in Research and Development in Industrial and Academic Institutions/University of Science and Technology Organisation and scientific activities and services,seven years experience in the same field in case of Scientist D, eleven years for scientist E,sixteen years in case of Scientist F and 21 years for scientist G. (c )  Master Degree in Engineering & Technology (ME/M.Tech) or Doctorate in related field. Screening and selection process: The screening and selection process is as prescribed by the Central Government. The composition of the screening cum-short listing Committee and interview Board etc. shall be as prescribed by Central Government. However, the majority of the members in the screening –cum-shortlist Committee and Interview Board shall be from outside the Ministry of Earth Sciences. If considered necessary, the screening process shall include a written test, to be conducted by the Central Government directly or through any other Central Govt. agency or Organisation having experience in the same area. Current Notifications:

  • Filling up of three(03) post of Scientist G in IMD,New Delhi on direct recruitment basis

            Last Date : 3/04/2020            Last date for remote areas: 21/04/2020 Qualifications and age limit:
  1. You need to have  a Masters degree in Physics/ Mathematics/ Meteorology/ or Atmospheric Sciences with at least 60 percent marks
  2. You also need to have at least 21 years of experience in teaching( graduate or postgraduate level), research, administration, planning and supervision in the relevant fields.
  3. A doctorate in the relevant branch of Science is desirable.
  4. A workable knowledge of Hindi is required, in case you do not have it, you would need to acquire within the probation period.
  5. The age should not be exceeding 58 years as on the receipt of application.
  1. Filling up of One(1) Post of Scientist G in IMD,New Delhi on deputation basis
  •                Last Date to Apply 24/04/2020
  •                Last date for remote areas: 12/05/2020
  •                 Total Vacancies: 1 
Pay Scale: The post of Scientist G is in the Pay Level 14 of Pay Matrix (Rs. 144200- 218200) including allowances as admissible to Central Government employees. Area of Operations: You would be primarily responsible for the process of accurate weather forecasting, warning about cyclones, numerical prediction of weather and aviation. 
  1. C) IITM Pune Recruitment 2020 – IITM Pune announces 36 Project Scientist, ED & Other Posts in IITM Pune, Pune, Maharashtra. Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology (IITM), Pune invites online applications from eligible candidates having required qualifications from 03 Mar 2020 to 29 Mar 2020 to fill in 36 vacancies.
  • Vacancies 36
  • Qualification B.Tech, M.Tech, Engg Graduate, MCA, MS, Post Graduate
  • Location Pune, Maharashtra
  • Start Date 03 Mar 2020
  • Last Date 29 Mar 2020 

How to Apply 

  • Visit the official website of the MOES 

  • Choose the MOES Careers option in the Home Page.
  • Select the Job Openings for the aspirant’s qualification.
  • Fill the online application form carefully.
  • Upload all the documents necessary for the application process.
  • Recheck all the information once again.
  • Then click on the submit Option.
Submission of Application: In case you are interested, you may send the completely filled application form to the Deputy Secretary, Ministry of Earth Sciences, Prithvi Bhawan, Lodhi Road, New Delhi within six weeks of the publication of the advertisement in Employment news. However, for people living in remote areas like Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Meghalaya, Mizoram, Manipur, Nagaland, Tripura, Sikkim, Ladakh division of Jammu Kashmir, Lahaul and Spiti District, Pangi subdivision of Chamba, Himachal Pradesh, Andaman and Nicobar islands can send the application for within 60 days.
Connecting with care

Connecting with Care

Wish to get into a career that deals with the construction and maintenance of roads in the border areas of the country? If yes, getting into BRO, the Borders Road Organization is a good option. Border Roads Organisation, popularly known as BRO, is a civil engineering institution responsible to provide civil (construction) engineering cover to the Armed Forces of India, during war and peace.

Borders roads are constructed and maintained by Borders Road Organization (BRO), Government of India undertaking constructs and maintains roads in the bordering areas of the country. It improves security because the army and arms can be mobilized easily through these roads. Officers from the Border Roads Engineering Service (BRES) and personnel from the General Reserve Engineer Force (GREF) form the parent cadre of the Border Roads Organisation. It is also staffed by officers and troops drawn from the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers on extra regimental employment (on Deputation). Currently, the organisation maintains operations in twenty-one states, one UT (Andaman and Nicobar Islands), and neighboring countries such as Afghanistan, Bhutan, Myanmar, and Sri Lanka.

Role of the BRO

In Peace

Develop & Maintain  the Operational Road Infrastructure  of General Staff in  the Border Areas.

Contribute to the Socio-Economic Development of the Border States.

In War

To Develop & Maintain  Roads to Keep Line of Control through in Original Sectors and Re-Deployed Sectors. To Execute Additional Tasks as laid down by the Govt Contributing to the War Effort. 

BRO Recruitment 2020

Border Roads Organisation released the recruitment advertisement for Electrician, MSW & Other (Non-Technical) posts. It has planned to conduct the Electrician, MSW & Other Examination 2020 for selection of suitable aspirants for DVRMT (OG), Electrician, Veh Mechanic & Multi-Skilled Worker (Cook) posts. As per the BRO recruitment notification 2020, there are 778 vacancies allocated for this BRO recruitment. It invites online applications from qualified aspirants.

Important Dates:

Starting Date for Submission of Application : 2nd Feb 2020.

Last Date for Submission of Application : 28th Feb 2020.

Start Date: 25.05.2020

Last Date: 24.06.2020

Cook PET (Phase I) Exam Date: 02nd March 2020

Cook PET (Phase II) Exam Date : 11th March 2020

Details of BRO Recruitment 2020

  • Job Type: Central Govt.Job
  • Name of posts: Electrician, MSW & Other
  • Total Posts: 778
  • Location: India
BRO Vacancies Details
  • DVMT (OG): 388 Posts
  • Electrician: 101 Posts
  • Veh Mechanic: 92 Posts
  • Multi Skilled Worker (Cook): 197 Posts
  • Total: 778 Posts

Education Qualification: Passed Matric/ SSC/ SSLC passed.

Age Limit : Minimum age is 18 years and the maximum age is  28 years.

Application Fee : For General, EWS, and OBC: Rs. 1000 whereas for SC/ ST/ Ex-Servicemen it is Rs. 500

Selection Process :

Physical Efficiency Test : Applicants need to perform well in the first 2 rounds to get selected for the written exam section.Most preference should be given to technical subjects while preparing for exams.Exam duration will be 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).BRO has released the dates of Physical Efficiency Test (PET) & Practical Test and list of candidates for whom admit card issued for appearing PET and Physical Test for Phase – I and Phase – II. Candidates can check the list of the candidates and PET Dates on official website of BRO

  • Interview
  • Document Verification
  • Final Merit List

Exam Pattern for Multi Skilled Worker (MSW)

Subjects Exam Duration Exam Type
General Knowledge 1 Hour to 3 Hours Objective & Subjective
Analytical & Quantitative Ability
General English/ Hindi
General Arithmetic

Exam Pattern for Electrician

Subjects Questions Marks
Reasoning 50 50
Quantitative Aptitude 50 50
English Language 50 50
General Awareness 50 50

BRO GREF Exam Paper Pattern 2020

Examination Type Subjects Marks
Objective Type Concerned Subjects 100
General Knowledge
It is an OMR based written test. Objective Type/ Subjective Type/ both Objective & Subjective questions will be available. The question paper will be bilingual language i.e. English and Hindi.Exam duration may vary from 1 to 3 Hours depending upon the trade.For Radio Mechanic, Welder, MSW, the exam will be of 1 to 3 hours based on General knowledge and concerned subject. For laboratory assistant, it would be based on the subject and would carry 100 marks.Total marks for each post is 100.

BRO Exam Syllabus – Driver Mechanical Transport (DVRMT)

 The questions would be asked on maintenance of heavy/light vehicle,use of oils ,daily / periodic checking,tyre rotation,road signs,traffic rules,use of tools and General knowledge

BRO GREF Syllabus for Vehicle Mechanic

For vehicle mechanic questions will be asked on 0perations of petrol/diesel engines,checking of faults,repair & maintenance on engine,fuel system,brake system, clutch system, chassis and General Knowledge

Border Roads Organisation Syllabus  for Electrician

Questions will be asked on wiring of all types of vehicles/equipment including house wiring,charging batteries,maintenance of electrical machinery,Simple electrical calculations,Measuring and testing instruments,electrical motors and generations and General Knowledge

BRO Examination Syllabus – MSW Cook

You would be responsible for preparation of procedure & different types of ingredients used with the quantity mentioned against each, for the preparation of Indian, South Indian, Mughlai, Hyderabadi, Chinese & Continental dishes.preservation of food,washing /cleaning of Utensils and General Knowledge. Sample Paper for MSW( Multi Skilled Worker):
STREAM : FINANCE & ACCOUNTS SAMPLE QUESTIONS
   

1. ‘LFAR’ in Bank audit refers to:

  • Long Financial Analysis Report
  • Long Form Audit Report
  • Long Form Analysis Report
  • None of the above

2. Find the missing term in the series. 2816, ?, 176, 44, 11

  • 704
  • 1408
  • 352
  • 2640

3. The length and breadth of a rectangular piece of land are in ratio of 5 : 3. The owner spent Rs. 3000 for surrounding it from all the sides at Rs. 7.50 per metre. The difference between its length and breadth is –

  • 50 m
  • 100 m
  • 150 m
  • d.200 m

4.Yuan is the currency of which country?

  • Japan
  • b.North Korea
  • c.China
  • d.South Korea

5. Fill in the blank with the most appropriate word. I ___________ full faith in him.

  • proposed
  • imposed
  • deposed
  • reposed
  • BRO Question Paper for Supervisor, Draughtsman, MSW & Other Posts
    1. Write an essay on the topic of current status of Indian Economy
    2. The position of India in the terms of production of coal is ______
    3. In arc welding, if arc is too long, it will result in________
    4. What is the minimum distance for the eye to focus any object?
    5. Maximum nominal size of aggregates to be used in concrete may be as large as possible within the limits prescribed by __________
    6. Find the area of trapezium whose parallel sides are 20 cm and 18 cm long, and the distance between them is 15 cm.
    7. How will the letters “BMW” (in that order) help you at dinner?
    8. The size of a plane table is ____________________
    9. Find the meaning of given phrase: Feather one’s own nest
    10. The assets that can be converted into cash within a short period of (i.e. one year or less) are known as ______________

    Men at Sea

    If you wish to have a career that makes you meet the challenges at sea, you should try for a service in Indian Coast Guard. It is where you play the most important role of protecting the nation’s interests. The life of a Coast Guard officer is a happy mix of many things; hard work, professionalism, risk and adventure and the opportunity to move around and visit different places within India and abroad.   The Indian Coast Guard is a multi-mission organization, conducting round-the-year real-life operations at sea. Despite being relatively small, it has a wide range of task capabilities for both surface and air operations. The organization is headed by the Director General Indian Coast Guard (DGICG) exercising his overall command and superintendence from the Coast Guard Headquarters (CGHQ) located at New Delhi.The Indian Coast Guard (ICG) is an armed force that protects India’s maritime interests and enforces maritime law, with jurisdiction over the territorial waters of India, including its contiguous zone and exclusive economic zone. The Indian Coast Guard was formally established on 18 August 1978 by the Coast Guard Act, 1978 of the Parliament of India as an independent Armed force of India. It operates under the Ministry of Defence.   You can enter the Coastal Guard as an Officer or a sailor. The Indian Coast Guard recently announced two notifications – one for the post of Assistant Commandant (General Duty) – 02/2020 Batch for Men Under Special Recruitment Drive vacancies for SC/ ST and also or the post of Coast Guard(Navik). Let us understand what these are, the differences in the recruitment process and the roles thereafter:  

    Important Dates:

    • Commencement of submission of online application: February 9, 2020

    • Last date for submission of online application: February 15, 2020

    • Admit Card Release Date: February 25, 2020 onwards

    Difference in Eligibility: 

    For Assistant Commandant Post:

    The number of vacancies is 25. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree of recognised university with a minimum 55% marks in aggregate . Those who are in their last year of Graduation are not eligible to apply. Minimum 55% marks Mathematics and Physics as subjects class XII of 10+2+3 scheme of education [Candidates not in possession of Physics & Maths in 10 + 2 (Intermediate) level are not eligible for General Duty(GD). 5% relaxation in minimum marks will be given to the candidates belonging to SC/ST category and those who have outstanding achievements in sports events at the Open National Championship/ Inter-state National Championship. For the assistant Commandant Post. 

    The age limit is 21-25 years on 1st July of the year of recruitment (05 years relaxation for CG uniformed personnel/ SC / ST and 03 years for OBC).

    For Coastal Guard Navik

    Candidates must have cleared Plus II with mathematics and physics from an education board recognised by the Central/ state government with a minimum 50 percent aggregate marks. 

    Candidates from 18 years to 22 years of age are eligible to apply for Indian Coast Guard Navik (GD). As per the official notification, candidates must be born between August 1, 1998 and July 31, 2002. SC/ST and OBC candidates will get age relaxation of 5 years and 3 years, respectively.

    Difference in Selection process: 

    The Assistant Commandant Post:

    The selection of the candidates will be done on the basis of shortlisting of applications, preliminary exam, Psychological Test, Group Task and Interview. Stage 1  Shortlisting of Applications: Shortlisting criteria will be based on higher percentage of marks in the qualifying exam. Stage 2 Preliminary Exam: Shortlisted candidates will be called for Prelims. The prelims exam will consist of Mental Ability Test/ Cognitive Aptitude Test and Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PP & DT).  Stage 3 Final Exam: The candidates who qualify in prelims will be called for Final Selection. The Final Selection will have a Psychological Test, Group Task and Interview (Personality test) round. Candidates will have to produce original documents during the interview round.

    For Coastal Guard( Navik)

    There would be a written exam and candidates will be shortlisted for a written exam based on the marks obtained in their 10+2. For every centre, qualifying cutoff percentage will be different; it may increase if applications with the higher percentage are received. The candidates who clear both written and fitness tests then have to go for the final medical examination. The exam will be offline and objective type, questions will be asked in MCQs format. It would cover subjects such as basic English, Mathematics , Physics, Basic Chemistry, Reasoning, Current Affairs and Quantitative Aptitude of the academic level of Std XII. Language of questions will be Hindi and English and there is no negative marking for the wrong answer. Those who will qualify for the written test will be asked to appear for the Physical Fitness Test (PFT).  Physical Fitness Test (PFT) For both the posts, PFT will be conducted for all those who qualify the written tests. Candidates undergoing PFT will do so at their own risk. All candidates are advised to be in possession of a sports rig (Shoe, T-shirt, Trouser etc). The PFT consists of:-
    • 1.6 Km run to be completed in 7 minutes.
    • 20 Squat ups (Uthak Baithak).
    • 10 Push up
    Medical Examination Authorized military doctors will conduct the medical examination of the candidates who clear written test and PFT. Different parameters of medical examination are the minimum height has to be 167 cms, proportioned chest with minimum expansion of 5 cms and weight should be proportionate to height and age (+ 10 percentage, visual standards 6/6 for the better eye and 6/9 for the worse eye.Permanent tattoos on any part of the body are not allowed. Documents for Verification: On the day of written examination, scrutiny of certain documents will be carried out. Candidates need to bring following documents:
    • Pre-filled online e-admit card with the latest photograph affixed (3 copies)
    • Valid Govt. identity proof such as passport, driving license, Aadhar card/ Voter I-Card, Pan Card, School/ College ID-Card or any other photo identity proof, etc.
    • Printed copy of application form (2 copies)
    • Recent color passport size photographs with blue background (Ten)
    • Std X  and XII pass certificate and detail mark certificate in original
    • Original Caste certificate (if applicable) 

    Pay Scale:

    For Assistant Commandant ( GD),    the Pay Level would be Level 10 with a basic pay of Rs 56,000 whereas after joining, a Navik in Indian coast Guard will be entitled to get a basic pay of Rs 21700 (Pay Level-3) plus DA and other allowances (based on nature of duty/location of posting). A Navik can be promoted upto the rank of Pradhan Adhikari with pay scale Rs. 47600 (Pay Level – 8) with Dearness Allowance.  Besides basic pay and allowances,both the profiles are entitled to get free ration, clothing, medical treatment, government accommodation for self and family on nominal rate, canteen and various loan facilities. After retirement, they can avail ECHS medical facilities.

    Difference in Role:   The Coastal Guard Officers (GD) Branch: The command of ships at sea can only be exercised by officers of the General-Duty (GD) branch. The key functions of a General-Duty Officer is to operate weapons, sensors and different kinds of equipment on board a ship. The safety of the ship and the men would be GD officers responsibility. All the District Commanders (COMDIS) and Commander of Coast Guard Region (COMCG) appointments are exercised by a GD Officer of the Indian Coast Guard.

    Enrolled personnel

    However, the Coastal Guard Navil comes under the Enrolled personnel branch.  In the Coast Guard serve as either a yantrik (technician) or navik (sailor).[Yantriks are responsible for operating and maintaining mechanical, electrical or aeronautical equipment and systems on board the Coast Guard vessels and aircraft. As a Navik, you may further serve in the General-Duty or Domestic branches. The General-Duty naviks serve as sailors, weapons systems operators, communication specialists, divers, etc. or in specific maritime or aviation support roles. Domestic branch naviks serve in roles such as stewards, cooks, etc. on board Coast Guard vessels. Enrolled personnel of Indian Coast Guard are trained along with Indian Naval sailors at the naval training establishment INS Chilka. All training undertaken by Coast Guard personnel is the same as those undertaken by sailors in the Indian Navy. All personnel are trained in the operation of weapons systems in case of emergency.
    Gear up for the Indian Economic Service

    Gear up for the Indian Economic Service/Indian Statistical Service Exam

    If you wish to be placed in prestigious organizations like the planning Commission, Ministry of Economic Affairs etc, here is your chance. Gear up for the Indian Economic Service,(IES) Exam or the Indian Statistical Service,(ISS) Exam that would be conducted by the UPSC. 

     

    What is the IES/ISS Exam?

     

    The Indian Economic Service along with Indian Statistical Service is the administrative inter-ministerial civil service under Group A of the Central Civil Services of the executive branch of the Government of India. The Indian Economic Service was introduced for formulating and implementing economic policies and programmes in India. With the proliferation of the regulatory role of the government, such analysis and advice within the domain of the service have increased manifold. 

     

    Indian Economic Service (IES) is an all India competitive examination conducted by UPSC to recruit group ‘A’ Officers (Includes Indian Statistical Services-ISS) to be placed in the Planning Commission, Planning Board, Ministry of Economic Affairs, and National Sample Survey and other allied offices and departments that need specialists on economics and statistics. A candidate for the Indian Economic Service must have obtained a Postgraduate degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/ Econometrics from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India. The service conditions (pay scales, perks etc) offered by IES are similar to other Central Civil Services. The places of posting are usually in the State capitals or New Delhi.




    Indian Economic Service (IES) & Indian Statistical Service (ISS) 

    • Conducted by :Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) 
    • Frequency : Once a year 
    • Mode  Pen and paper-based (Offline)  
    • Number of attempts  6
    •  Duration of the examination  3 days 
    • Vacancies (approximately) IES – 32 & ISS – 33  
    • Test centres  19 
    • Expected registrations  More than 2 lakh  

     

    IES/ ISS Exam 2020, Important Dates:

     

    The official notification for the Indian Economic Service (IES)/ Indian Statistical Service (ISS) will be released on March 25, 2020. Candidates can apply online between March 25 and April 13, 2020. The written examination will be held from June 26, 2020 and the interview would be in October 2020. The final result would be declared in  November 2020.

     

    Eligibility Criteria:

     

    A candidate must be either:a citizen of India, or (b) a subject of Nepal, or (c) a subject of Bhutan, or (d) a Tibetan refugee who came over to India before January 1, 1962, with the intention of permanently settling in India, or (e) a person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka or East African Countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, and Ethiopia or from Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India. 

     

    Note: Provided that a candidate belonging to categories (b), (c), (d) and (e) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

     

    Educational Qualification: 

     

    For Indian Economic Service:

    A candidate for the Indian Economic Service must have obtained a Postgraduate Degree in Economics/Applied Economics/Business Economics/Econometrics from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institutes established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as University u/s 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or a Foreign University approved by the Central Govt. from time to time.

     

    For  Indian Statistical Service:

    A candidate for the Indian Statistical Service must have obtained a Bachelor’s Degree with Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics as one of the subject or a Master’s degree in Statistics/Mathematical Statistics/Applied Statistics from a University incorporated by an Act of the Central or State Legislature in India or other Educational Institutes established by an Act of Parliament or declared to be deemed as University u/s 3 of the University Grants Commission Act, 1956 or a Foreign University approved by the Central Govt. from time to time.

     

    Age Limit :

     

    A candidate appearing for the IES exam must have attained 21 years and have a maximum age limit of 32 years. It has some upper age relaxation for certain categories of candidates like Scheduled Caste or a Scheduled Tribe is 5 Years and other Backward Classes is 3 Years. If a candidate has ordinarily been domiciled in the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period from January 1, 1980, to December 31, 1989, – 5 Years Up to a maximum of three years in the case of Defence Services Personnel disabled in operations during hostilities with any foreign country or in a disturbed area, and released as a consequence thereof.  Up to a maximum of five years in the case of ex-servicemen including Commissioned Officers and ECOs/SSCOs who have rendered at least five years Military Service as on August 1, 2018 Up to a maximum of 10 years in the case of (a) blindness & low vision, (b) deaf & hard of hearing, (c) locomotor disability including cerebral palsy, leprosy cured, dwarfism, acid attack victims and muscular dystrophy, (d) autism, intellectual disability, specific learning disability and mental illness, (e) multiple disabilities from amongst person under clauses (a) to (d) including deaf-blindness

     

    Pattern and Syllabus:

     

    Part 1: Written Exam

    The written exam of 1000 marks would test  the following subjects. The maximum marks allotted to each subject/paper and the time allowed will be as follows:

    [A]. Indian Economic Service

    S.No.

    Subject

    Maximum marks

    Time

    1.

    General English

    100

    3 hours

    2.

    General Studies

    100

    3 hours

    3.

    General Economics – I

    200

    3 hours

    4.

    General Economics – II

    200

    3 hours

    5.

    General Economics – III

    200

    3 hours

    6.

    Indian Economics

    200

    3 hours

     

    [B] Indian Statistical Service:

    S.No.

    Subject 

    Maximum marks

    Time

    1.

    General English

    100

    3 hours

    2.

    General Studies

    100

    3 hours

    3.

    Statistics-I

    200

    3 hours

    4.

    Statistics-II

    200

    3 hours

    5.

    Statistics-III

    200

    3 hours

    6.

    Statistics-IV

    200

    3 hours

     

    The questions papers in all the subjects will be of conventional (essay) type. Questions will be set in English and must be answered in English as well. You need to answer the exam yourself and won’t be allowed a scribe to write for you. However, blind candidates will be allowed a scribe as well as an additional 30 minutes for each paper. Candidates with locomotor disability and cerebral palsy will also be allowed an extra 20 minutes per paper, but won’t be allowed a scribe.The UPSC decides the qualifying marks for each paper.Marks may be deducted if your handwriting is not easily understood. No marks will be given for superficial knowledge.You will be allowed to use scientific, non-programmable calculators in the examination hall.You may use only the international form of Indian numerals (i.e. 1,2,3,4) while writing the exam.

     

    Part II: Viva Voce (interview) for 200 marks of shortlisted candidates.

     

    You will be interviewed by a Board of qualified and impartial observers who will have before them a record of your career. The object of the interview is to judge how suitable you are for the service for which you are competing. This viva voce exam  will test the general and specialised knowledge and abilities of the candidate, in addition to the written exam.

    You are expected to be aware of not just the subjects of your academic study but also about events which are happening around you; both within and outside your state or country, as well as in modern currents of thought and in new discoveries which should stir the curiosity of any well-educated youth.The interview won’t be a strict cross examination, but would be more of a natural, yet directed and purposeful conversation, intended to reveal your mental qualities and your grasp over various problems. The Board will pay special attention to assessing the intellectual curiosity, critical powers of assimilation, balance of judgment and alertness of mind, the ability for social cohesion, integrity of character, initiation and capacity to lead.

    General English-Sample Paper

    • Write an essay on any of the following in 800 words :                                    (30)
    • Can Reservation Policy Ensure Social Justice?
    • Responsibility of News Media in India
    • Free Speech as a Democratic Right
    • Hazards of Pollution and Possible Solutions
    • Representation of Women in Indian Cinema

     

    Coveted-Career-Gauri-Chhabra

    Clinch the Coveted Career

    The Govt departments and ministries offer the most coveted of job positions. At Grade B and C posts, SSC CGL is the best option for the young graduates. As an SSC CGL officer, you will be a catalyst in the nation’s growth curve besides being in a lucrative career option. The Staff Selection Commission (SSC) holds the Combined Graduate Level (CGL) Exam for the appointment of candidates in Grade “B” and “C” category posts at various Government Ministries, Departments, and Offices. The SSC Combined Graduate Level exam has a four-tier system, in which tier I and tier II are computer-based, while in tier III and IV, job applicants take up a descriptive paper and a computer proficiency test or skill test & document verification. The entire process of registration and communication will be online through the official website of SSC CGL. Aspirants must qualify each phase of the SSC CGL exam to go on to the next one, before being finally selected.
    The CGL Examination for Tier I will be held from 2 to 11 March 2020 and will be a computer-based examination. According to the official notification, the Combined Graduate Level Examination-2019 for Tier II and III will be held from 22 to 25 June 2020.

    SSC CGL Exam Eligibility

    1.Educational Qualifications:

    The educational qualifications varies according to the post for SSC CGL 2019 and is listed below:

    SSC CGL Post

    Educational Qualification

    Assistant Audit Officer

    Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University

    OR

    Desirable Qualification: CA/CS/MBA/Cost &

    Management Accountant/ Masters in Commerce/

    Masters in Business Studies

    Statistical Investigator Grade – II Post

    Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University

    with minimum 60% in Mathematics in Class 12th

    OR

    Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with Statistics as

    one of the subjects in graduation

    Compiler Posts

    Bachelor’s Degree from any recognized University

    with Economics or Statistics or Mathematics as

    compulsory or Elective Subject

    All Other Posts

    Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a

    recognized University or equivalent

    2. Age Limit-The minimum age limit defined for SSC CGL is 18 years and the maximum age limit is 32 years depending on the type of post.

    3. Citizenship: Candidate must be a citizen of India

    Schedule for SSC CGL 2019

    The schedule of the exam as per the latest notification of SSC CGL 2019 is given below. 
    Activity Date
    SSC CGL 2019 Notification Release Date 22nd October 2019
    SSC CGL 2019 Application End Date 25th November 2019
    SSC CGL 2019 Tier- I(CBE) Exam Date 2nd to 11th March 2020
    SSC CGL 2019 Tier- II(CBE) & Tier-III(Des) Exam Date 22nd to 25th March 2020
    SSC CGL 2019 Tier- IV To be notified later

    Tier I: Preliminary Examination

    The exam comprises of four sections having 100 questions (25 questions in each section) which will account for a total of 200 marks (maximum 50 marks in each section). The time duration of Tier-1 exam will be 60 minutes and would be conducted online. It would cover the subjects of:
    • General Intelligence and Reasoning
    • General Awareness
    • Quantitative Aptitude
    • English Comprehension
    There is negative marking in SSC CGL 2019-20 Tier 1 Exam. 0.5 marks will be deducted from every question that is attempted wrong by a candidate in all the sections. The exam duration is 80 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped and suffering from Cerebral Palsy. Based on results from Tier I, qualified candidates can then take the Tier II and Tier III exams.

    Tier II: Mains Exam

    SSC CGL 2019-20 Tier-II exam is an objective exam which will be conducted online. The exam comprises of four Papers – Quantitative Abilities, English Language and Comprehension, Statistics and General Studies (Finance & Economics). The time duration for each Paper is 2 Hours. The section-wise details of the exam are shown in the table given below:
    Paper Subject No. of Questions Max Marks Exam Duration
    I Quantitative Abilities 100 200 2 Hours
    II English Language and Comprehension 200 200 2 Hours
    III Statistics 100 200 2 Hours
    IV General Studies (Finance & Economics) 100 200 2 Hours

    Tier III exam: Descriptive Paper

    SSC CGL Tier – III Exam is a descriptive paper which will be taken offline via pen and paper mode. In this exam, candidates’ language proficiency, grammar knowledge, vocabulary usage and writing skills will be tested in English/Hindi. Candidates are required to write essays, précis, application, letter, etc. in 60 minutes.This exam will be bilingual means, Hindi/ English as per the choice filled by the candidate earlier at times of application filling.The questions are based on 10+2 level.The exam is qualifying in nature. At least 33% should be scored by the candidate to qualify this particular tier, rest is dependent on cut-offs.The exam duration is 80 minutes for candidates who are visually handicapped or suffer from cerebral palsy.

    SSC CGL Tier – IV Exam 

    The SSC CGL Tier – IV Exam comprises of a couple of skill tests which are required for certain government posts and document verification procedure:

    DEST (Data Entry Speed Test):

    Data Entry Speed Test (DEST) at 8,000 (eight thousand) Key Depression per hour on Computer is specifically for the post of Tax Assistants (Central Excise & Income Tax). The “Data Entry Speed Test” Skill Test will be conducted for a passage of about 2000 (two thousand) key depressions for a duration of 15 (fifteen) minutes.

    CPT (Computer Proficiency Test):

    The Commission will hold CPT, comprising three modules,Word Processing,Spread Sheet and Generation of Slides.The test will be conducted for the post of Assistant Section Officer of Central Secretariat Service (CSS), Assistant Section Officer (MEA), Assistant in Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO) under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs and Assistant (GSI) in the Ministry of Mines.

    Document Verification:

    The last step to the final selection would be Document Verification. Candidates will have to submit copies of various documents like Matriculation Certificate, educational qualification, caste certificate, relevant document, if any relaxation is taken, etc. Candidates will be required to produce all documents in original for verification at the time of document verification.

    Tier II Quantitative Aptitude
    Sample Questions:

    1. In an election between two candidates one got 52% of the total valid votes, 25% of the total votes were invalid. The total number of votes was 7200, the number of valid votes that the other candidate got was.
      • 2592
      • 2808
      • 2604
      • 2716
    2. A man spends 30% of his income on food, 12% on house rent, 28% on miscellaneous. If his savings at the end of a month is Rs. 8100, than the man’s total income is
      • Rs. 273
      • Rs. 249
      • Rs. 285
      • Rs. 305
    3. A sum of Rs. 817 is divided among Amit, Banti and Chintamani such that ‘Amit’ receives 25% more than ‘Banti’ and ‘Banti’ receives 25% less than ‘Chintamani’. What is the ‘Amit’ share in the amount?
      • Anthropology
      • Archaeology
      • History
      • Ethnology
    4. Amit, Sonu and Monu played cricket. Runs scored by them are in the ratio 2: 3: 4 respectively. If sum of runs of Amit and Sonu was 180, find the runs scored by Monu.
      • 144
      • 214
      • 196
      • 124
    DRDO

    DRDO Jobs

    Strategic sectors offer stability and a range of career options This has brought back  ISRO, DRDO, and DAE back into the reckoning. 

    Recruitment of Scientists in DRDO

    Recruitment and Assessment Centre (RAC), DRDO Ministry of Defence, GoI has released a notification for GATE qualifiers for Scientist ‘B’ in Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). The recruitment will be completely based on GATE Result.

    RAC, the Recruitment and Assessment Centre of DRDO undertakes various recruitment programs to induct scientists each year in a variety of scientific and engineering disciplines relevant to DRDO Laboratories. Every year RAC recruits Scientists in DRDS mostly at entry-level (Scientist ‘B’). However, depending on the requirements in specialized areas of research & development, the limited number of scientists are also recruited in higher grades (Scientist ‘C’ to Scientist ‘H’).

    Essential Qualification:

    • Engineering Disciplines (ECE, Mechanical, Computer Science, Chemical, Electrical, Aeronautical, Civil, Instrumentation, Textile, Production / Industrial Production) 1st class Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (BE) or Technology (B.Tech) in concerned discipline.
    • Science Disciplines (Food Science, Geology, Material Science, Metallurgy, Maths,  Physics, Chemistry)  At least First class Master’s Degree in concerned discipline.

    DRDO Recruitment through GATE 2020: 

    The online application form of DRDO recruitment through GATE 2019 was available from August 10. The last date to apply for DRDO Recruitment through GATE was August 31. Interested and eligible candidates had to first fill their application form of DRDO recruitment through GATE 2019 and pay the application fee of Rs 100 (SC/ST/PwD/ Female candidates are exempt) on or before August 31. Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is recruiting Scientists ‘B’, through scores secured in GATE. Candidates who applied for recruitment to DRDO through GATE must have qualified GATE in order to be eligible for the same. Shortlisted candidates for Scientist “B” posts in DRDO will also have to appear for a written descriptive test followed by a personal interview after which their recruitment by DRDO will be finalised. Candidates applying for recruitment can refer to this article for detailed information related to DRDO recruitment through GATE 2019.

    Eligibility:

    1. A candidate must be an Indian National.
    2. A candidate must have scored a minimum of 60% marks in the qualifying exam. In cases where the conversion formula is not obtainable, CGPA/CPI of 6.75 (for a 10 point scale) will be taken as equivalent to 60%, as per AICTE guidelines.
    3. A candidate having knowledge of German, French, Russian, Japanese or Chinese is desirable. But it is not compulsory.
    4. The maximum age of the candidate must be 28 years as on closing date 10 April 2020. Age Relaxation will be as per Government directions.
    5. Final Year Students are eligible to apply, only if they submit their final marks sheet by August 10, 2020.

    The important dates for the entire examination procedure:

    Online Application Start Date

    March 20, 2020 (tentative)

    Online Application Closing Date

    April 10, 2020 (tentative)

    Personal Interviews may start in the month of May.

    What is DRDO Exam 2020?

    It is a National Level Entrance Examination conducted by Defence Research and Development of Ministry of Defence for posting in Junior Research Fellows. DRDO exam is of three hours duration consisting of two sections viz. Section ‘A’ of 100 questions to test the candidate’s knowledge in the subject of their BE/ BTech (for Engg discipline) or MSc ( for Science Discipline) and Section ‘B’ of 50 questions to the candidate’s ability in analytical and qualitative skills, current affairs and general awareness to test the aptitude and scientific knowledge required for Applied Research & Development. Based on the organization’s requirements, DRDO SET is conducted in Engineering Subjects such as Aero, Civil, Electrical, Chemical, Computer, Electronics/Electronics & Communication, Instrumentation, Mechanical, Metallurgy etc and Science subjects such as Chemistry, Physics and Maths/ Operations Research/ Statistics etc.

    Selection Criteria

    Part I: The final selection of the candidates is based on GATE 2020 scores and Personal Interview. 80% weightage is given to the GATE score and 20% weight age to marks in the personal interview. A candidate must secure a minimum of 70% qualifying marks for General candidates (60% for OBC/SC/ST/PWD candidates) in Personal Interview in order to get selected.

    Part II: The final selection of the candidates is based on marks scored in a personal interview. A candidate must secure a minimum 70% qualifying marks for General candidates (60% for OBC/SC/ST/PWD candidates) in Personal Interview in order to get selected.

    The offer of appointment to the selected candidates is limited to the number of vacancies in order of merit. In the case of Group ‘A’ Technical posts of Govt. of India with Field Service Liability the appointment is based on satisfying conditions like qualifying the Medical examination and verification of required documents.

    Pay Scale: 

    A candidate will get a salary of around INR 15600- 39100/- and Grade Pay INR 5400/-. Total Emoluments at the time of joining will be roughly INR 60,000/- per month.

    About DRDO

    DRDO is one of the nation’s leading Research and Development Institute that recruits brilliant, competent and skilled scientists in Group ‘A’ (Gazetted) technical service known as Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS). DRDO offers exhilarating and demanding career prospects in a very wide range of R&D at its more than 50 laboratories throughout the nation. 

    DRDO is dedicatedly working towards enhancing self-reliance in Defence Systems and undertakes design & development leading to the production of world-class weapon systems and equipment in accordance with the expressed needs and the qualitative requirements laid down by the three services. It undertakes design and development leading to the production of sophisticated weapon systems and equipment in accordance with the needs and the qualitative specifications laid down by the three services – Army, Navy, and Air Force. This includes areas such as aeronautics, armaments, combat vehicles, electronics, instrumentation engineering systems, missiles, materials, naval systems, advanced computing, simulation, and life sciences.

    ABOUT GATE:

    Graduate Aptitude Test in Engineering is a computer-based standardized test conducted at the national level in India with an aim to examine the understanding of various engineering and science undergraduate subjects. In the last couple of years, GATE exam has been opened to international students from Bangladesh, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Ethiopia, and the United Arab Emirates.

    Having a GATE score of more than 890 provides the maximum chance of an interview call for DRDO scientist/engineer subjected to a vacancy posted. If there is a vacancy of more than 25, you can even get a call up to GATE score 840. If you have AIR less than 200 in your stream, there is the maximum chance of getting a call for an interview.

    GATE Sample Paper:

    1. The sum and product of two integers are 26 and 165 respectively. The difference between these two integers is _______.
    1. 2 B. 4 C. 6 D. 3 Ans: option (B) 
    2. John Thomas, a __________ writer, passed away in 2018. 
    3. prominent B. imminent C. eminent D. dominant 
    4. The minister avoided any mention of the issue of women’s reservation in the private sector. He was accused of _________ the issue. 
    5. skirting B. tying C. belting D. collaring 
    6. A worker noticed that the hour hand on the factory clock had moved by 225 degrees during her say at the factory. For how long did she stay in the factory? 
    7. 7.5 hours B. 4 hours and 15 mins C. 3.75 hours D. 8.5 hours 
    8. _________ I permitted him to leave, I wouldn’t have had any problem with him being absent, _______I? 
    9. Have, wouldn’t B. Had, wouldn’t C. Have, would D. Had, would

     Ans: Option (D) 

    Hard Sell

    Getting into the “Hard Sell’

    Have you considered a career in insurance? If you haven’t, then you’re possibly missing out on the opportunity of a lifetime! Here’s why. By the year 2020, the insurance industry will need to fill nearly 400,000 positions at all levels, and in all areas. Actuary, an insurance profession whose practitioners compile and analyze risk, is expected to grow 9% by the year 2024.

    Insurance careers span an incredible range of skills and talents—from actuaries and analysts to data scientists and marketers to drone pilots and engineers. Insurance is the backbone of the global economy. Without insurers and the thousands of different professions in insurance, businesses wouldn’t be able to build factories and offices. Concerts, sporting events, the film industry, even universities, libraries, and parks—all are made possible in part by the careful management of risk—and that’s what insurance does: It makes great things happen.

    Working in insurance or one of the many related fields offers opportunities that extend far beyond the bottom line on your paystub, or the walls of your workplace. Whether you’re interested in serving your community, or experiencing different cultures around the world, or choosing a career path that offers real opportunities to grow and learn every day, a career in insurance can help bring your goals and dreams within reach. 

    Insurance brings to our mind Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC), which is the largest Life Insurance Company in India having 2048 Branches and 109 Divisional Offices. Life Insurance Corporation of India has released the recruitment notification for the post of Assistant. It is a golden chance for all government job seekers who have the opportunity to grab these jobs.

    Age Limit (As on 01.09.2019):

    Minimum Age shall be 18 years and maximum not be more than 30 years.

    Age Relaxation:

    Relaxations in upper age limit for Scheduled Caste (SC)/Scheduled Tribe(ST)/Other Backward Community(OBC)/ Ex-Servicemen/Persons with Benchmark Disabilities (PwBD) /Confirmed LIC employees shall be as under : Relaxation of Upper Age Limit:
    Sr.No Category Age Relaxation upto
    1. SC/ST 5 Years
    2. OBC 3 Years
    3. PWD (Gen) 10 Years
    4. PWD (SC/ST) 15 Years
    5. PWD (OBC) 13 Years
    6. ECO/SSCO (GEN) 5 Years
    7. ECO/SSCO (SC/ST) 10 Years
    8. ECO/SSCO (OBC) 8 Years
    9. Confirmed LIC employees Further Relaxation of 5 Years

    Educational Qualification:

    Bachelor’s Degree (10+2+3 pattern) in any discipline from a recognized Indian University / Institution. Selection Process LIC Assistant selection is done on the basis of two-phase examination i.e. Preliminary Examination (Phase I) and Main Examination (Phase II) followed by Interview. Marks obtained in the Main Examination only will be considered for shortlisting for interview and marks obtained in Main Examination + marks obtained in Interview will be considered for final merit listing of candidates. Exam Pattern  LIC Assistant 2009 will be conducted in two phases: Prelims and Mains. LIC Assistant Prelims Exam: LIC Assistant Prelims Exam will be of 100 marks. There will 100 questions from Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, and English Language/Hindi Language. The Written Exam will contain 3 sections namely: Reasoning, English Language / Hindi Language, Quantitative Aptitude. The total duration of the written exam will be 1 hours or 60 minutes. 0.25 marks will be deducted if a candidate attempts a question wrong. 
    S.N. Sections Number of Questions Total Marks Duration
    1. Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 minutes
    2. Numerical Ability 35 35 20 minutes
    3. English Language / Hindi Language 30 30 20 minutes
    Total 100 60 minutes

    LIC AAO Exam Pattern For Mains

    LIC AAO Exam Mains is scheduled to be held on December 22, 2019. LIC AAO Mains exam pattern is different for the different posts of AAO (Generalist/IT/Chartered Accountant/Actuarial/Rajbhasha). For all these posts, the Main exam has both objective and descriptive sections and both are conducted in the online mode.
    Sections Number Of Questions/Maximum Marks Time Duration
    Reasoning Ability 30/90 40 mins
    General Knowledge & Current Affairs 30/60 20 mins
    Data Analysis & Interpretation (For Generalists)Professional Knowledge (For IT/Chartered Accountant/Actuarial/Rajbhasha) 30/90 40 mins
    Insurance & Financial Market Awareness 30/60 20 mins
    Total 120/300 120 mins or 2 hours
    English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)/Knowledge of Language (Descriptive) for Rajbhasha 2/25 30 mins
    The descriptive test will be conducted immediately after the objective exam is over. The sections of the Main exam too are separately timed. The descriptive test, for all posts, is qualifying in nature. This means the marks secured by the candidates in the descriptive test will not be considered to compile the final merit list.

    Personal Interview

    Shortlisted candidates, who qualify in the Online Test, will be called for Personal Interview round. Usually, the number of candidates called for this round is three times the number of vacancies available for the post of LIC AAO in various branches of the organization across the country. The Interview is conducted for 30 marks. For SC/ST candidates, the qualifying marks is 27 whereas, for candidates belonging to other categories, the minimum qualifying marks is 30.

    Final Selection

    Final selection is made based on merit, that is, based on the marks secured by the candidates in the Main Exam and Personal Interview. In the case of two or more candidates securing the same aggregate marks, the candidate with the higher educational qualifications will be given preference. If the tie still persists, the candidate older in age will be given preference. Selected candidates will first have to undergo a Pre-Recruitment Medical Examination as well as Document Verification. If they are found medically fit and their documents are found in order, they will be appointed as Assistant Administrative Officers (AAOs). Sample questions:( Prelims) Direction (1 -5):  Study the arrangement carefully to answer these questions.
    1. There are 6 persons sitting in a row facing south. Each of them speaks different languages- Hindi, Spanish, French, English, Chinese & Arabic, but not necessarily in the same order. The person speaking Hindi is sitting 2nd to the right of the person speaking French but is not at the end. The Spanish speaker is sitting at the extreme end, but not adjacent to the Hindi speaker. The person speaking English is sitting adjacent to the person speaking Hindi but not adjacent to the French speaker. The Chinese speaker is 3rd to the left of the Arabic speaker, who is sitting at one of the ends.
    1. Which pair of speakers among the following are sitting at the extreme ends?
    1. English- Spanish
    2. Spanish- Chinese
    3. Arabic- Spanish
    4. Spanish- French
    5. None of the above
    1. What is the position of the Hindi speaker with respect to the Chinese speaker?
    1. Immediate left
    2. B.Immediate right
    3.  3rd to the left
    4. 2nd to the right
    5. None of the above
    1. If all the speakers sit according to the languages as they will appear in the dictionary,    from right to left, how many speakers will not change their seats?
    1. 1           B. 2
    1. 3         D.4      E. None
       
    1. If the speakers exchanged the seats in the following manner: Arabic with Chinese, English with French, Hindi with Spanish & Spanish at the last with English, which among the following is the correct combination of the speaker and the position of the seat?
    1. Chinese speaker is 2nd to the right of the English speaker.
    2. Arabic speaker is the immediate left of the English speaker.
    3. Hindi speaker is at the extreme left.
    4. English speaker is sitting 3rd from the right end.
    5. All of the above.
    1. From the following pairs find the odd one out.
    1. Hindi- Chinese
    2. English- Arabic
    3. French- Spanish
    4. Chinese- French
    5. English- Chinese
    Summing up: Therefore, gear up for the ‘hard sell’ and ensure a lucrative and prestigious career for yourself.
    IELTS

    Gear up for IELTS

    If your dream is to work, study or live abroad, taking an IELTS test can help you make that dream come true.

     

    What is IELTS

     

    IELTS(International English Language Testing System) is an English language exam that is required to be taken by international candidates considering studying or working in a country where English is the main language of communication. Most popular countries where IELTS is accepted for university admissions are the UK, Australia, New Zealand, USA, and Canada. The exam mainly measures the ability of test-takers to communicate in the four basic English language skills – listening, reading, speaking, and writing. IELTS exam is jointly owned and conducted by IDP Education Australia, British Council, and Cambridge English Language Assessment.



    You can choose to take your IELTS test either on paper or computer, depending on your convenience. There is no difference in the content, format or level of difficulty between the two options. 

     

    Types of IELTS:

     

    There are two IELTS tests available – IELTS Academic or IELTS General Training. The test you choose should be based on what it is you want to do.

     

    IELTS Academic – measures whether your level of English language proficiency is suitable for an academic environment. It reflects aspects of academic language and evaluates whether you’re ready to begin training or studying. It is intended for those who want to enroll in universities and other institutions of higher education and for professionals such as medical doctors and nurses who want to study or practice in an English-speaking country.



    IELTS General Training – measures English language proficiency in a practical, everyday context. The tasks and tests reflect both workplace and social situations. It is intended for those planning to undertake non-academic training or to gain work experience, or for immigration purposes.

    There’s also a separate test offered by the IELTS test partners, called IELTS Life Skills. It is intended for those who need to prove their English speaking and listening skills at Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) levels A1 or B1 and can be used to apply for a ‘family of a settled person’ visa, indefinite leave to remain or citizenship in the UK.



    Format and Duration:

     

    IELTS has been developed by some of the world’s leading language assessment experts and will test the full range of English skills needed for success in your new job or study placement abroad.

    You’ll be assessed on the following subskills:

    • Listening
    • Reading
    • Writing
    • Speaking

     

    For the Speaking test, you can book a slot online on your preferred date and time. If you fail to choose a slot within the stated time period, a time slot will be automatically allocated to you. The total test time is under three hours.



    Listening test (30 minutes)

    You will have to listen to four recordings and then answer the questions asked. The recordings are of native English speakers and the duration of the test is 30 minutes.

    Reading test

    (60 minutes)

    The IELTS Reading test requires you to answer 40 questions and is designed to test you on an array of reading skills. You would have to read for gist, main ideas, details, logical arguments, skimming, and figuring out the writers’ attitudes, opinions and intentions.

    Writing test (60 minutes)

    The IELTS writing test requires you to complete two tasks and covers topics of general interest based on the module you are taking.

    Speaking Test (11-14 minutes)

    The IELTS Speaking test assesses your spoken English skills. The test is recorded and conducted in three parts.




    Listening

    The module comprises four sections, with ten questions in each section. It takes 40 minutes: 30 – for testing, plus 10 for transferring the answers to an answer sheet.

    • Recording 1 – a conversation between two people set in an everyday social context.
    • Recording 2 – a monologue set in an everyday social context, e.g. a speech about local facilities.
    • Recording 3 – a conversation between up to four people set in an educational or training context, e.g. a university tutor and a student discussing an assignment.
    • Recording 4 – a monologue on an academic subject, e.g. a university lecture.

    Reading:

    The Reading paper has three sections and texts totaling 2,150-2,750 words. There will be a variety of question types, such as multiple-choice, short-answer questions, identifying information, identifying writer’s views, labeling diagrams, completing a summary using words taken from the text and matching information/headings/features in the text/sentence endings.  In IELTS Academic, the three reading texts, which come from books, journals, magazines, newspapers and online resources written for non-specialist audiences. All the topics are of general interest to students at the undergraduate or postgraduate level. In  General Training, Section 1 contains two or three short texts or several shorter texts, which deal with everyday topics. Section 2 contains two texts, which deal with work. For example, job descriptions, contracts, training materials and Section 3 contains one long text about a topic of general interest. The text is generally descriptive, longer and more complex than the texts in Sections 1 and 2. The text will be taken from a newspaper, magazine, book or online resource.

    Writing

    The writing paper has two tasks. In task 1, you describe a graph, table, chart or diagram in your own words. In task 2, you may be required to discuss a point of view, argument or problem. Depending on the task, test takers may be required to present a solution to a problem, present and justify an opinion, compare and contrast evidence, opinions, and implications, and evaluate and challenge ideas, evidence or an argument. You should write at least 150 words in about 20 minutes. In task 2, you should be able to write at least 250 words in about 40 minutes.

    In IELTS General Training in Task 1, you would write a letter in response to a given everyday situation. In Task 2, test takers write an essay about a topic of general interest. 

    Speaking

    The speaking test is a face-to-face interview. The speaking test contains three sections.

    • Section 1: introduction and interview (4–5 minutes). Test takers may be asked about their home, family, work, studies, hobbies, interests, reasons for taking the IELTS exam as well as other general topics such as clothing, free time, computers and the Internet.
    • Section 2: long turn (3–4 minutes). Test takers are given a task card about a particular topic. Test takers have one minute to prepare to talk about this topic. The task card states the points that should be included in the talk and one aspect of the topic which must be explained during the talk. Test takers are then expected to talk about the topic for 2 minutes, after which the examiner may ask one or two questions.
    • Section 3: discussions (4–5 minutes). The third section involves a discussion between the examiner and the test taker, generally on questions relating to the theme which they have already spoken about in Section 2.

     

    The validity period of the result:

    While it is up to each organization to set a validity period that works for their purposes, the IELTS partners recommend a 2-year validity period for IELTS test results based upon the well-documented phenomenon of second language loss or ‘attrition’.

     

    Test Dates:

    The IELTS test dates in India are available four times a month or 48 times a year (for paper-based) and are generally held on Saturdays and Thursdays to provide flexibility and convenience to the test seekers. With the computer-delivered IELTS, you can choose from multiple dates and time slots in a day and get your results within 5-7 days. However, the availability of the IELTS dates may differ as per the test type and module you have opted for – Academic or General Training.

     

    Scoring:

    Listening

     

    The IELTS Listening test contains 40 questions. Each correct answer is awarded one mark. Scores out of 40 are converted to the IELTS nine-band scale and reported in whole and half bands.

     

    Reading

     

    The IELTS Reading test contains 40 questions. Each correct answer is awarded one mark. Scores out of 40 are converted to the IELTS nine-band scale. Scores are reported in whole and half bands.

     

    The Academic and General Training Reading tests are graded on the same scale. The distinction between the two tests is one of genre or text type. However, Academic Reading tests may contain texts which feature more difficult vocabulary or greater complexity of style. It is usual that a greater number of questions must be answered correctly on a General Training Reading test to secure a given band score.

    Writing

    • Task Achievement (for Task 1), Task Response (for Task 2)
    • Coherence and Cohesion
    • Lexical Resource
    • Grammatical Range and Accuracy

    Speaking

     

    • Fluency and Coherence
    • Lexical Resource
    • Grammatical Range and Accuracy
    • Pronunciation

    Top websites for preparation:

    • IELTS.org. 
    • IELTS-simon. 
    • IELTS Buddy.
    • IELTS Liz YouTube channel
    • IH London blog.

    Summing up:

    Therefore, if you wish to make get a foothold in the UK, Canada, Australia, the USA for academic or career purposes, fine-tune your proficiency in English Language and get a dipstick into the IELTS exam.

    That would serve as a litmus test for your proficiency in the language.

    image selection 2018

    Just the Right Image

    Do you have an uncanny knack for dressing up well? Do you also keep abreast of the latest fashion trends? Do you dress to impress and for success? If your answer to these questions is yes, you should be getting into the most talked of career of the decade- that of an image consultant.

    In India, the need for Image Consulting is catapulting and people are realizing the need for projecting the right image in order to have a better personal, professional and social life. Looks matter. And people seemed to have realized that. With human lives being enveloped by social media Tsunami, there is an increasing awareness among people from all walks of life- corporate execs, interns fashionistas, singles looking for partners how relevant it is to cast a good first impression and to immaculately retain it. India is the youngest country in the world today and statistics saying that by 2020, the average age of India is going to be 21, the competition and the need to be one up is going to be more than ever before. More and more people will look for an Image Consultant to enhance their lives. With this, the demand for Image Consultants will grow exponentially. This provides an excellent opportunity for becoming to take up Image Consulting as a career. 

    Career Avenues:

    As an image consultant, you would be majorly self-employed and work with individual clients or work with an image consulting agency. There is also work with groups, conferences, department stores, and presentations. This is an entrepreneurial profession that gives you flexible hours, your own business, and client control. You can choose to work full or part-time; from home, office or commercial premises. 

    Here are some job avenues you can aim at:

    Recruitment or Training firms: 

    An image consultant can find a job easily at Recruitment or Training firms. These companies need to have expertise in dealing with people and set the benchmark of the perfect image of employees. So image consultants can add value to their service.

    Airlines and Hospitality Industry: 

    Here the success of the industry is mostly dependent upon by the company employees. Be it ground stuff or front desk executive the service delivery of such company is mostly depended upon the employee’s image.

    Fashion:

    Fashion is akin to an image. Image consultants are very important to build up the career of an upcoming fashion model or fashion designer. So an image consultant can get hired by grooming institutes for a model or individually work as image consultants.

    Organized Retail:

    As the number of people who buy garments after changing fashion and without implementing their common sense much, the retail industry now appoints persons who can advise buyers for what to buy for certain occasions or for certain projects. People will obviously love to get advice from a pro instead of getting advice from a salesperson.

    Getting in

    No specific educational qualification or experience is necessary to enter into a career as an image consultant. However, you may find it useful to have experience in areas like public relations, fashion, hair and beauty therapy, consultancy, human resources management. There are certification programs available for those who wish to receive job training. These programs cover image consulting, fashion design, body types, and clothing portfolios.

    Institutes:

    • Image Consulting Business Institute, Mumbai, Delhi, Bangalore, Kolkata, Pune, Ahmedabad, Vadodara and Nagpur
    • Impact, Image, Style and Etiquette Consultants, Gurgaon (regular courses in Bangalore, Mumbai)
    • Istituti Callegari, Mumbai
    • First Impression, (a unit of Frankfinn group), Bhubaneswar, Cuttack, Amritsar
    • Xavier Institute of Communication, Mumbai
    • Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication,
    • Mudra Institute of Communication, Ahmedabad
    • Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi

    Online courses:

    • Fashion Image Institute
    • The Image Maker Inc.

    The Road Ahead:

    Image Management is ubiquitous. Everyone needs it. From CEOs to employees at the lowest rung, multinational companies to startups, people living in metros to the smallest towns and villages, high net worth individuals to those from the lower socio-economic strata, from homemakers to retired personnel to career people, everyone needs image management. And these different segments of people are seeking the services of Image Consultants.

    This is the reason behind the large Rs.624 crores per annum market size of Image Consulting in India. The more interesting aspect is that this market is growing exponentially. If celebrities, the rich and the famous were the only people to hire Image Consultants, the market would not be a quarter this size, nor would it show the kind of tremendous growth it has been showing.

    Therefore, join the bandwagon and be a part of the most talked of career of the decade