Call Up Letter
Call Up Letter
Call Up Letter
Dear Candidate,
1. This is to inform that you have been shortlisted to attend Services Selection Board (SSB)
interview at Selection Centre South, Bangalore. Thus, you are required to report at Main Gate of
Selection Centre South, Bangalore, Cubbon Road near Manipal Centre at 0600 hours (6.00 AM) on
date allotted by Selection Centre South for the subject interview scheduled to be conducted at
Selection Centre South, Bangalore.
2. No changes will be made to the SSB Interview dates, once selected / allotted. Also, no
absentee batches have been scheduled.
3. Local candidates. Withhold your move and contact us by the fastest means and at the earliest
in case of following condition:-
(a) Candidate having a close relation / blood relation posted in any capacity at the Selection
Centre (South), Bangalore.
(b) Candidates, who are wards of serving persons, posted to any defence establishment in
the same station as the Selection Centre (South), Bangalore.
4. In case of local candidate, further instructions regarding change of Centre will be intimated to you
on receipt of such confirmation from you. Withholding information or giving false information in this
regard will render you liable for cancellation of your candidature and disqualification of
commission in case detected subsequently.
5. COVID GUIDELINES. All candidates are required to go through various Central Government
advisories on the subject alongwith quarantine schedule before move. The following points are
enumerated for strict compliance with respect to COVID 19/Corona Precautions.
(a) Registration AROGYA SETU APP. Candidates will install Aarogya Setu App in their
respective phones prior to leaving home station to Selection Centre, Bangalore. Screenshot of
having green status on the said app will be taken prior to leaving home. The same will be
checked at the time of reporting at the Selection Centre and subsequently daily status, during the
duration of stay.
(b) Candidate having any symptom of COVID-19 should not move from his/her home station.
In case any candidate reports with COVID-19 symptoms, he/she will be returned back from
main gate only. During the course of SSB interview, if any candidate develops symptoms of
COVID-19, he/she will be withdrawn from the course.
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(c) RTPCR REPORT FOR CANDIDATES REPORTING FOR SSB Candidates who have a
vaccination certificate for two doses generated from COWIN platform and are asymptomatic on
arrival will be exempted from carrying a negative RTPCR report.
(d) Any candidates who does not possess the vaccination certificate will be required to
produce RTPCR negative report. THE RTPCR TEST SHOULD HAVE BEEN CONDUCTED
WITHIN 72 HRS OF REPORTING AT THE SELECTION CENTRE SOUTH, BANGALORE.
Eligibility
6. Please ensure that you fulfill all eligibility criteria strictly as per the Notification published
for NDA-151 (Army) Course on our official website www.UPSC.gov.in. In case of shortcomings if any,
candidates will be returned on reporting for the SSB. Following issues are highlighted:-
(a) Age Limit. As per notification for the entry mentioned at paragraph number 3 (b) in page
number 6 of the said notification.
(b) Educational Qualification. As per notification for the entry mentioned at paragraph
number 3 (c) (i) in page number 8 & 9 of the said notification.
(a) Only small innocuous permanent body tattoos are permitted on inner face of forearm i.e
from inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side 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.
(b) Documents Required to be Submitted. In case of permissible tattoos, under mentioned
Appendices to Selection Centre South Bangalore ‘Tattoo Policy for candidates appearing for SSB
interview with Permanent Body tattoos’ are required to be submitted for being allowed to continue
with selection process :-
(i) Tribal Communities. Self Certification and Certificate from DC/DM/SDM as per
formats attached as Appendix ‘A’ & ‘B’ respectively.
(c) Please refer detailed policy on permanent body tattoo available at web-link
https://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/Images/pdf/tattopolicy2015.pdf (available
under ‘policies’ - ‘Officers selection’).
8. The following documents in ORIGINAL must be brought along with two photocopies of each
duly self attested (original documents will be returned after verification at the SSB):-
(a) Matriculation or Equivalent Certificate for verification of your date of birth. Any other
certificate issued by the Board concerned (CBSE/State board/ICSE). i.e. Admit Card/Mark sheet/
transfer/ Leaving Certificate etc in which date of birth is reflected are not acceptable as proof of
date of birth.
(e) Valid proof of identity with photograph - Aadhar Card /PAN Card /Voter ID Card/
Passport.
(f) One copy of UPSC application/ Admit Card duly signed and affixed with self attested
photograph.
(h) Certificate for Not Having Duplicate profiles/ Registration IDs. A declaration to this
effect as per format attached at Appendix ‘E’.
(j) In case original documents submitted for pursuing Higher studies. Candidates are
required to bring a Bonafide cum custodian Certificate as per Appendix ‘F’ on original letter
head duly signed by the Principal/ Head of Institution where the documents have been
submitted.
(a) The personal particulars. Candidate’s name & Parents Name as contained in
Matriculation of Equivalent Certificate only will be acceptable.
(b) Due care be taken to address all the variations without leaving any scope for interpretation
/ assumption whatsoever of such variations from document to document. In absence of correct
affidavit, the candidate will be returned back without entertaining any representations.
Note 1 :- Candidates declared successful in the SSB interview are required to submit at the
earliest a photocopy, duly self attested, of all such provisional degree/ degree certificate acquired
after the SSB interview to Directorate General of Recruiting, New Delhi.
Note 2 :- Candidates are further advised that documents already verified at the Selection
Centre need not be submitted again to IHQ MoD (Army). In case of loss of such documents, the
onus will entirely rest upon the candidate.
10. Testing procedure at SSB. This will be conducted over five days in two stages:-
(a) Stage I. The Stage I testing shall commence at 0800 hours (8.00 AM) on the first day
which will comprise of an Intelligence Test and a Picture Perception and Discussion Test
(PPDT).
(b) In case of your rejection in stage I, you shall be returned from the Centre in the
afternoon of the same day.
(c) Stage II. The Stage II tests comprises of Psychological Tests, Group Test I & II and
interview for the next four days.
Note :- In order to familiarize yourself with the SSB procedure being followed, you are advised to follow
the link http://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in
11. Compensation. Government is not responsible for any compensation to the candidates or to
their guardians/heirs for injuries sustained by them during the period of testing or while using military
transport.
12. Travelling Allowance (TA). Please refer relevant contents given at paragraph number 07
of page number 15 of Notification for ‘Entitlement for Travelling Allowance’. The candidates are
entitled for the TA claim as per AC Tier III/ AC chair car Train fare or actual amount paid which ever is
less. Re-imbursement of TA will be made to Bank Account through NEFT to the candidates Accts/
beneficiary account as per candidate’s choice. To claim TA, if applicable, candidates must submit TA
form (Format attached as Appendix ‘J’), alongwith a copy of the tickets and a cancelled cheque or a
self attested photocopy of first page of bank passbook. TA claims are generally cleared in 45-60 days.
In case of any query related to only TA/DA please contact on Email ID cubbang@nic.in and Mobile No
8867682295. Please fill up your move details after logging in http://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in. You are
liable to forfeit the TA if you:-
(a) Are withdrawn from any stage of Testing due to ineligibility/ cancellation of
candidature.
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(b) Make use of any travel concession forms from Defence or any other government
department.
(c) Fail to produce any of the following documents for claiming the TA when reporting for
SSB:-
(i) In case of Rail/Air/Bus travel, original travel ticket purchased offline or Print out of
travel ticket in which the fare amount is mentioned.
(ii) Boarding Pass (in original) in case of Air travel or its printout in case of e-boarding.
(iii) Cancelled cheque or copy of first page of bank passbook of the account in which
the amount is desired to be transferred.
13. Administrative Instructions. The following administrative instructions are laid down for
Candidates guidance, strict compliance and any violation may result in cancellation of candidature: -
(a) Cash and Valuables. It is advised that, a maximum of Rupees one thousand over
and above what is required for travelling expense may be carried. No valuables should be
carried. Safe custody of cash and valuables will be the responsibility of the candidates.
(b) Free boarding and lodging will be provided to you for the period of your stay at the
Selection Centre. HOWEVER, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO GET A PAIR OF PERSONAL
BED SHEET (02 NOS), PILLOW COVER (02 NOS), A LIGHT BLANKET, PERSONAL
WATER BOTTLE AND RAIN CAPE/UMBRELLA.
(c) No individual will be allowed to go out of the Selection Centre South, Bangalore premises
on the day of screening test (Stage I Test). Hence it is advised that you must bring your luggage
with you at the time of reporting.
(d) Candidates will strictly adhere to laid down timings at all places.
(e) Candidates will not visit testing areas after testing hours.
(f) The conduct of the candidates both in the Selection Centre as well as when visiting
outside areas will be courteous.
(g) Mobile phones will be deposited on arrival and their usage during the stay at Selection
Centre South, Bangalore is strictly prohibited.
(h) Any contravention of above orders/ any act of indiscipline/ malpractices or cheating
during testing will invite immediate cancellation of candidature on disciplinary grounds. Cases of
serious breach of discipline and conduct will be handed over to civil police and FIR registered
accordingly.
(j) Items to be Brought. The following items will be required for the interview:-
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14. Change of Address. Change of address, if any after submission of application will be intimated
to “Dte Gen of Rtg (Rtg ‘A’), Adjutant General’s Branch, IHQ of MoD (Army), West Block- III, RK Puram,
New Delhi-110066” (Format attached at Appendix ‘K’)
15. Candidate are requested to get a ‘No Risk certificate’ as per Appendix ‘L’.
(a) Documentation.
(i) Candidates to ensure that all documents including any affidavit for wrong name or
tattoos etc as stated in the call up letter are brought along. In case a candidate fails to
produce the required documents at the time of reporting, the candidature will stand
cancelled and NO repeat NO representation will be accepted at any stage.
(ii) Latest passport size photographs not older than one week will be brought and
failure to produce the same at the time of reporting will render a candidate disqualified for
appearing for the SSB. Nobody would be allowed to leave the premises for any
documentation or getting photographs.
(b) Misc.
(i) Those candidate who are selected from Stage I to Stage II will not be allowed to go
out of the Selection Centre premises for any purposes in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(ii) NO repeat NO bedding will be provided at the Selection Centre. Candidates are
advised to carry light bedding as per their comfort and season.
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(iii) Candidates are advised to carry adequate clothing that will be required for their
stay, as there shall be no laundry facilities till the pandemic is over.
(iv) Candidates are advised to ensure that they do not carry any medication with them
including any generic medicines. Any medical assistance required will be provided at
Selection Centre. There will be a check of body temperature at least thrice a day during
your stay to ensure that all candidates are safe.
(v) Candidate are requested to get a undertaking certificate prior to undergoing SSB as
per Appendix ‘M’.
16. THE ABOVE INSTRUCTIONS ARE TO BE COMPLIED WITH IN FULL TOTALITY. ANY
VIOLATIONS, WILL RESULT IN CANDIDATURE BEING WITHDRAWN.
(a) All candidates who have resided in Foreign Countries in the last five years must carry
with them the following documents:-
(i) Copy of valid Passport and Visa, as applicable to the country stayed in.
(c) Unfit Candidates. In case you are found unfit in the SMB, you are eligible for Appeal
Medical Board (AMB) within 42 days (as applicable)from the date of approval of the SMB. In
case, you are found unfit even in the AMB, a final appeal i.e Review Medical Board (RMB)
applicable has to be submitted within 24 hours of approval of the AMB. Grant or RMB is at the
discretion of the Medical Authorities.
19. Correspondence.
(a) Candidates must forward all queries/ requests only through Feedback/Queries’,
after logging in to their personal profile on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in.
(b) Alternate mode of communication for Call up related queries - Tele/ Mob
080-25327671/8867682296 & (Between 0930-1330 hours) Monday to Saturday.
Sd/xx xx
File No : SCS/NDA-151/CU Call up Officer
Station : Bangalore Selection Centre South
Date : 08 Jun 2023 for Commandant
Appendix A
(Refer to Para 7 (b) (i) of call up letter)
Significance of Tattoo -
(If applicable)
3. I hereby declare that besides the tattoo(s) as referred in Para 1 of Annexure IV above, In future. I
will not have any other permanent body tattoo(s) if I am selected to undergo pre-commission training.
4. The above information given by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and behalf.
Place: _______________________
(Signature of the Candidate)
CERTIFICATE (ONE CERTIFICATE FOR EACH TATTOO) FOR PERMANENT BODY TATTOO IN
RESPECT OF CANDIDATES FROM TRIBAL COMMUNITIES
1. This is to certify that ______________ (Name of candidate) whose date of birth is __________ is
the Son/ Daughter of ______________(Name of father/ Mother/ Guardian as applicable) and belongs to
______________ (Name of the tribe) Community of _____________ (Name of the District) in the State
of _____________ (Name of the State).
2. It is certified that the permanent body tattoo(s) inked at the following parts of the body of
______________ (Name of the candidate) is as per existing customs and traditions of) _____________
tribe and is in practice as on date:-
(a)
(b)
(c)
(d)
3. Post card size photograph of each of the tattoo as given in Paragraph 2 of Annexure V above is
correct and placed as under for any future reference / record hereafter :-
Significance of Tattoo -
(If applicable)
Note :- Each tattoo will have a separate photograph with details and will be described separately.
Additional pages will be used for the purpose and each page will be attested separately.
Place :
_____________________________________________
Significance of Tattoo -
(If applicable)
2. I hereby declare that beside the tattoos as declared by me in Paragraph 1 of Annexure VI above.
I will not have any other permanent body tattoo(s) in future if I am selected to undergo pre-commission
training.
3. The above information given by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and behalf.
Place: _______________________
(Signature of the Candidate)
Note 1. Each tattoo will have a separate photograph and will be described separately additional
pages will be used for the purpose and each page will be signed by the candidate.
candidate for NDA-151 (Jan 2024) in the Army hereby certify that I fully understand that my son/
daughter / ward will, if required, attend the Service Selection Board interview with my full and free
consent and at my own risk and that I or my son / daughter/ ward shall not be entitled to claim any
compensation or other relief from the government in respect of any injury or disability which my son /
daughter / ward may sustain in the course of or as the result of any of the tests administrate to him or
attended by him at the Service Selection Board interview, whether due to his own negligence of any
Relationship…………………………………
Address ………………………………………
2. I hereby certify that I have only one profile (registration ID) on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in whose
user name is ________________________
OR
I have more than one profiles (registration ID) on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in whose user names
are as under :-
(a) __________________________
(b) __________________________
(c) __________________________
3. For candidates having more than one Profile/ registration ID. Having understood that I can
maintain only one profile (Registration ID). I have already requested the authority concerned at
DG Recruiting by email/ letter on ________ to delete my profile(s) (registration IDs) with following user
name(s) :-
(a) _________________________
(b) _________________________
4. In case the above information submitted by me is found to be false, I understand that all my
current application are liable to be cancelled at any stage of the selection process.
Name : ________________
Roll No : ________________
Appendix F
(Refer to Para 8 (J) of call up letter)
CANDIDATES WHO HAVE SUBMITTED THEIR CERTIFICATES AND MARK SHEETS IN COLLEGE
OR INSTITUTION FOR PURSUING HIGHER STUDIES
1. _______________________________
2. _______________________________
It is further certified that photo state/ xerox copies of above documents have been verified by the
undersigned and attested.
Date :
CERTIFICATE
DETAILS OF SERVICE SELECTION BOARDS INTERVIEW ATTEMPTS
2. I hereby declare that to the best of my knowledge in belief the above information is correct and
understand that my candidature will be cancelled if found incorrect.
Place :
(Signature of the Candidate)
Date :
Appendix H
(Refer to Para 8 (l) of call up letter)
DECLARATION CERTIFICATE
(PROOF OF PASSING)
2. I undertake the complete responsibility for submission of necessary documents as stated above
and understand that my candidature will be cancelled if I fail to do so.
Place:
Date: (Signature of the candidate)
Appendix J
(Refer to Para 12 of Call Up Instruction)
Roll No_________
(a) Details:-
______________________________________________
______________________________________________
(b) Class___________________
Note : The TA is authorised for AC Tier III /AC Chair Car Train fare only or actual amount paid
which ever is less.
Station: Bangalore
PART-II
(TO BE FILLED BY THE ACCTS CLK)
10. Auth Train fare (As per AC Tier III or actual amount paid which ever is less) :-
From,
Roll No : ____________________
Name : ____________________
Father’s Name : ____________________
Postal Address : ____________________
____________________
____________________
Email : ____________________
Mob No : ____________________
____________________
To,
Sir,
2. My postal address has been changed. I request you to please update my postal address in the
application for further correspondence:-
Postal Address (as given in the New Postal address (to be changed in
application) the application)
Thanking You.
Yours faithfully,
Date: _____________ (Signature of candidate)
Copy to:-
NO RISK CERTIFICATE
Relationship………………
Address …………………………
Date:…………………………… Aadhaar No ……………………
Appendix M
(Refer to Para 15 (b) (v) of Call up Instruction)
UNDERTAKING CERTIFICATE
BY CANDIDATE PRIOR TO UNDERGOING SSB
__________________
Date:…………… (Signature of candidate)