Call Up Letter Nda 147 Course
Call Up Letter Nda 147 Course
Call Up Letter Nda 147 Course
Dear Candidate,
1. This is to inform that you have been shortlisted to attend SSB interview at Selection Centre Central, Bhopal
for joining the National Defence Academy.
2. You are required to report to Selection Centre Central, Bhopal. Reporting will be at Main Gate,
Sultania Infantry Lines, near Gufa Mandir, Lalghati Bhopal, ONLY ON THE SELECTED/ ALLOTTED
REPORTING DATE as communicated to your registered account on DG Recruiting website/ registered email
Id/via SMS by 0530h (AM) BY OWN ARRANGEMENT. You will be subjected to Medical Screening at Traffic
Check Point of Bhopal Military Cantt, before you are allowed entry. No other person accompanying you will
be allowed Entry. No Entry will be allowed into Bhopal Military Station after 0600h (AM) on day of reporting.
3. No changes will be made to the SSB dates, once selected/ allotted. Also, no absentee batches have been
scheduled.
Note:- Local Candidates. Withhold your move and contact us at the earliest in case you or your parents or close
relatives are serving in this Selection Centre Central, Bhopal. 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.
Eligibility
4. Please ensure that you fulfill all eligibility criteria strictly as per the Notification published vide UPSC
EXAMINATION NOTICE NO 03/2021-NDA-I dated 30 Dec 2020. In case of shortcomings if any, candidates will be
returned on reporting for the SSB.
5. Permanent Body Tattoo(s).
(a) Only small innocuous permanent body tattoos are only permitted on inner face of forearm i.e from
inside of elbow to the wrist and on the reverse side of palm/ back (dorsal) side of hand. Permanent body
tattoos on any other part of the body are not acceptable and candidates will be barred from further
selection. Tribes with tattoo marks on the face or body as per their existing custom and traditions will be
permitted on a case to case basis.
(b) Documents required to be submitted. In case of permissible tattoos, under mentioned Appendices to
DG Recruiting „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. Appendix A & B. Formats attached as Exhibit I & II.
(c) Please refer detailed Policy on permanent body tattoo available at web-link
http://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in/writereaddata/Portal/Images/pdf/tattopolicy2015.pdf (Available under
„Policies‟- „Officers Selection‟).
6. Following documents in ORIGINAL must be brought along with two photocopies 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. [Certificates issued by the
board concerned (CBSE/State Boards/ICSE)/ admit Card/ Marksheet/ transfer/ Leaving Certificate etc in which
date of birth is reflected are not acceptable proof of date of birth.]
(b) Marks Sheet of Matriculation or equivalent.
(c) Intermediate & 10+2 pass certificate.
(d) Marks Sheet of Intermediate & 10+2 examinations.
(e) No Claim Certificate. Format is attached as Appendix ‘A’.
(f) Valid Proof of Identity with photograph - Aadhaar Card/ PAN Card/ Voter ID Card/ Passport.
(g) Certificate for Not Having Duplicate Profiles/Registration IDs. A declaration to this effect as per
format attached at Appendix ‘B’.
(h) UPSC Admit Card.
(j) In Case Original Documents Submitted for Pursuing Higher Studies. Candidates are required to
bring a Bonafide cum Custodian Certificate as per Appendix ’C’ on original letter head duly signed by the
Principal/ Head of institution where the documents have been submitted.
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(k) The candidates appearing in Class 12 should be able to furnish the proof of passing to the
Directorate General of Recruiting by 01 Jan 2022. Such candidates are required to bring a Certificate (Dates
of Final Exam and Results) on original letter head duly signed by the Principal/ Head of institution as
per Appendix ‘D’.
(l) Candidates as mentioned in Para 6 (j) and (k) above will submit a Self Declaration
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Certificate (Proof of Passing) regarding submission of Proof of Passing as per Appendix ‘E’.
(m) A certificate of eligibility for fee exemption (Refer Paragraph 4 and notes thereto of the UPSC
exam notice in this regard)
(n) Certificate of Previous Candidature/SSB Attempt. Format is attached as Appendix ‘F’
7. It is imperative that suitable measures with reference to social distancing to restrict/slow down the spread of
infection are undertaken. The following precautionary measures enumerated below will be strictly implemented.
(a) Candidates should follow social distancing and other COVID protocols while travelling in
train/taxi/or any other mode of transport.
(b) A candidate if found to have any symptoms should not move from the home station. If such a
candidate reports to this Centre he will be returned back during medical screening on arrival.
(c) The candidate should carry hand sanitizers, soaps, face masks, face shields and a pair of gloves.
(d) Candidate to get hot & Cold water bottles, which will be carried by them at all the times during their
stay at SSB.
(e) The candidate will have Aarogya Setu App installed in his mobile phone prior to leaving home station
for selection centre. Screen shot printout of having green status on the set App will be taken prior to
leaving home, the same will be kept at the time of reporting at the selection centre.
(f) The candidate will not travel from any containment zones, including orange zones.
(g) The candidate will ensure that all the 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.
(h) Latest passport size photograph 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 photograph.
(j) Those candidate who are selected in Stage-I for Stage-II will not be allowed to go out of Selection
Centre premises for any purpose in view of the COVID-19 pandemic.
(k) No repeat no bedding will be provided at the selection centre. Candidates are advised to
carry a pillow & blanket as per his comfort and season. Other Bedding will be provided at
Selection Centre.
(l) Candidate are advised to carry adequate clothing that will be required for their stay of two weeks in
case recommended for selection as there shall be no laundry facilities till the pandemic is over.
(m) Candidates are advised to ensure that they do not carry any medication with them including any
generic medicine. Any medical assistance required will be provided at selection centre. There will be
check of body temperature at least thrice a day during their stay with the selection centre. During
Stage-I medical check up will be carried out at every stage of testing to ensure that the candidates are
safe.
(n) On account of resurgence of COVID-19 situation in the country. You are required to bring
RTPCR Negative report Mandatory(Any other COVID Test report will not be considered).
The RTPCR test should have been conducted within 72 hours of reporting at the Selection Centre
Central, Bhopal for SSB interview. Failing which candidates will be returned from Main Gate.
(o) Candidates are advised to get atleast two return rail reservation done in case they are rejected on
Day-1 or if they are rejected on Day-5.
(p) In addition to the documents listed in subsequent paras, Candidates are required to get soft copies
of all their documents & Certificate both on mobile & on a CD.
(q) Candidates have to bring No risk certificate and Undertaking Certificate as per format attached at
Appendix ‘G’ & Appendix ‘H’ respectively.
(r) QUARANTINE POLICY :- All Candidates will meet the quarantine requirements of the
respective states before their due date of reporting for the SSB batch. As per MP Govt State
Policy, an individual will only be quarantined if he/she has symptoms of COVID-19.
(s) Entry on Day-1 will be permitted only if all above instruction have been followed.
8. Special Instructions: Variations in Personal Particulars. Candidates MUST thoroughly scrutinise all
requisite Certificates and documents, including the UPSC Admit Card to check if there is any variation in the
personal particulars- Candidate’s Name & Parents Name from document to document. In case of minor
variations also (Eg:- Initials in name, spelling mistakes, suffixing of middle name/surname etc), the candidates are
required to submit an Affidavit stating the variations in the personal particulars in specific documents and corrective
actions taken thereto (to be elaborated in details). Following aspects be kept in mind while preparing the Affidavit:-
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(a) The personal particulars- Candidate’s Name & Parents Name as contained in Matriculation or
Equivalent Certificate only will be acceptable.
(b) Due care be taken to address all the variations without leaving any scope for interpretations/
assumptions 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 certificates acquired after the SSB interview to Directorate General 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/Navy). In case of loss of such documents, the onus will entirely rest upon the
candidate.
Procedure at SSB
9. Testing. This will be conducted over five days including the day of arrival, in two stages:-
(a) Stage I. The Stage I testing shall commence at 06:30AM on the first day and will comprise of an
Intelligence Test and a Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT). In case of your rejection in
Stage I, you shall be returned from the Centre in the afternoon of the same day.
(b) Stage II. The Stage II tests comprises of Psychological Tests, Group Test I & II and Interview for the
next four days.
(c) CPSS. Candidates recommended in SSB Interview, and with Air Force as one of the preferences may
opt to undergo CPSS if not appeared for before. Such Candidates will be directed to 1 AFSB, Varanasi.
Note:-In order to familiarize yourself with the SSB procedure being followed, you are advised to follow the link
http://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in/bhopal-5-days-test-schedule.html
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heirs for injuries sustained by them during the period of testing or while using military transport.
11. Travelling Allowance (TA). Candidates appearing for SSB interview for the first time for a particular
type of commission shall be entitled for AC-III tier to and from railway fare or bus fare including reservation
cum sleeper charges within Indian limits. Re-imbursement of TA will be made to Bank Account through
NEFT. To claim TA if applicable, candidates must submit TA Form (Format attached as Appendix ‘J’) a copy
of the tickets and a cancelled cheque or a self attested photocopy of first page of bank passbook. You are
liable to forfeit the TA if you:-
(a) Are withdrawn from any stage of Testing due to ineligibility/ cancellation of candidature.
(b) Make use of any travel concession forms from Defence or any other Govt Department.
(c) Candidates are authorized to travel by AC III Tier / AC Chair Car/Mail/Express train only (Except
Rajdhani/Shatabdi/Duronto). Base fare of the ticket will be given as TA as per Defence Travel Rule.
(d) Candidates who apply again for the same type of commission will not be entitled to travelling allowance
on any subsequent occasion.
(a) Candidates declared successful in the SSB interview are required to submit at the earliest a photocopy
duly attested by Class-I Gazetted Officer of all such provisional degree / degree certificate, acquired after the
SSB interview to Director General of Recruiting, Integrated Headquarters Ministry of Defence (Army) West
Block - III, R K Puram, New Delhi - 110066.
(b) Candidates are further advised that documents already verified at 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.
(a) In case, you qualify in the Stage II testing, you shall be required to undergo a Special Medical Board
(SMB) over the next four to six days. In exceptional and unavoidable circumstances, it may take up to eight
days.
..........(b) In your own interest you are advised to undergo a preliminary medical check-up before reporting for
SSB interview.
(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 of RMB is at the description of the Medical Authorities.
(a) The candidates who apply for 10+2 Technical Entry Scheme (TES) and National Defence Academy
(NDA & NA) parallel courses need to undergo a medical examination by a Board of Service Medical Officers
for the entries recommended.
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(b) Those candidates who are recommended for TES prior to their NDA SSB will have to undergo medical
for TES and NDA (AF and Navy) separately.
(c) If only NDA Army is their preference these TES candidates need not undergo NDA medical again.
The NDA medical examination will begin only after the candidate is declared FIT in TES medicals.
(d) The candidates who are recommended in NDA prior to SSB for TES need not undergo medical for TES
separately. The Medical Status for TES (10+2) will be same as NDA (Army) medical examination. A candidate
declared UNFIT in NDA will be considered UNFIT for TES as well.
(e) If the candidate is found UNFIT/ UNFIT IN ABSENTIA at any stage of medical examination in any entry
i.e. TES or NDA & NA parallel courses he will be declared UNFIT for both the entries and no representation
will be accepted thereafter.
15. Administrative Instructions. Following administrative instructions are laid down for Candidates‟ guidance
and strict compliance:-
(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) No individual will be allowed to go out of the SCC premises.
(c) Candidates will strictly adhere to laid down timings at all places.
(d) Candidates will not visit testing areas after testing hours.
(e) The conduct of the candidates both in the Selection Centre as well as when visiting outside areas
will be courteous.
(f) Mobile phones will be deposited on arrival and their usage during the stay at SCC, Bhopal is strictly
prohibited.
(g) 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.
(h) Items to be Brought. Following items will be required for the interview: -
Ser Quantity
Items Remarks
No Gents Ladies
Dark coloured trouser and light
(i) coloured shirt, Brown/ Black shoes & 1 set 1 set
Neck tie (Optional) for interview.
White shorts, T-shirt and Sports Shoes 1-2 @1-2 @ May wear Track Suits/
(ii)
(Preferably white) for GTO Test sets sets Appropriate dress.
Writing material (pen blue/ black,
(iii) pencil, eraser, A4 size white paper (10 As required
Nos)
Passport size (2‟ x 2‟) photograph in Head should cover 25-35
(iv) light coloured dress and white 20 copies mm of photo. Photos not to
background be digitally edited.
(v) Toiletries As required
Lock and key for safety of personal
(vi) 1 No
belongings
(Note:- Tie/ blazers/ apparels bearing logos of school/ academies/ institutes etc are strictly prohibited)
16. 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 as Appendix ‘K’)
17. Change of Interview Dates. No request for change of SSB interview Date / Centre will be entertained to
or replied.
18. 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 modes of communication to us for Fax & Tele No. 0755–2735980
(Between 0830 – 1400 hrs).
(c) No action will be taken on requests received through any other channels.
Sd-x-x-x-x-x
File No: SCC/7301/NDA-147/CU Call Up Officer
Selection Centre Central
Station : Bhopal for Commandant
Exhibit –I
(Appx ‘A’ to DG Recruiting
Policy on Body Tattoo)
SELF CERTIFICATION (ONE FOR EACH TATTOO) BY CANDIDATES FROM TRIBAL COMMUNITIES WITH
PERMANENT BODY TATTOO(S)
Language -
(If Applicable)
Significance of Tattoo -
(IF Applicable)
2. I am enclosing Certificate(s) as per Annexure V, in original, for permanent body tattoo(s) on my body, duly
signed as per instructions.
3. I hereby declare that besides the tattoo(s) as referred in Para 1 of Annexure IV above, I will not have any
other permanent body tattoo(s) in future 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 belief.
5. I understand that misrepresentation of any facts/concealment of any information regarding permanent body
tattoo(s) will lead to cancellation of my candidature at any stage from commencement of the selection process and I
shall be solely responsible for the same.
Place: ______________________
(Signature of the Candidate)
Exhibit - II
(Appx ‘B’ to DG Recruiting
Policy on Body Tattoo)
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:-
(Post card size to be pasted here duly signed by the Size of Tattoo -
candidate and official issuing this certificate with their
respective names. Please do not use staple pins/clips) (In Cms)
Language -
(If Applicable)
Significance of Tattoo -
(IF Applicable)
Note :- Each tattoo will have a separate photograph with details and will be described separately in additional pages
will be used for the purpose and each page will attested separately.
Place : ______________________________________
Exhibit - III
(Appx ‘D’ to DG Recruiting’s
Policy on Body Tattoo)
SELF CERTIFICATION (ONE FOR EACH TATTOO) UNDERTAKING BY CANDIDATES (OTHER THAN THOSE
FROM TRIBAL COMMUNITIES) WITH PERMANENT BODY TATTOO(S) ON PERMISSIBLE
BODY PART
(Post card size to be pasted here duly signed by the Size of Tattoo -
candidate with name please do not use staple pins/clips)
(In Cms)
Language -
(If Applicable)
Significance of Tattoo -
(IF Applicable)
2. I hereby declare that besides 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 belief.
4. I understand that misrepresentation of any facts/concealment of any information regarding permanent body
tattoo(s) will lead to cancellation of my candidature at any stage from commencement of the selection process and I
shall be solely responsible for the same.
Place : ______________________
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.
Note 2. Commandant Selection Centre or Commandants of a Pre-Commission Training Academy are empowered to
reject a candidate for non-permissible permanent body tattoo(s).
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Appendix ‘A’
NO CLAIM CERTIFICATE
for NDA -147(Army/Navy) / Naval Academy-109: Jan 2022 Course in the Army/Navy, hereby certify that I fully
understand that my son/ daughter/ ward will, if required, attend the Services 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 given to him at the SSB interview, whether due to his own
Place : ...........................
Signature of Parent / Guardian
Date : ............................
Address ..................................
........................................................................
........................................................................
........................................................................
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Appendix ‘B’
1. I understand that creating duplicate profiles (registration IDs) on www.joinindianarmy.nic.in is not allowed.
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 IDs) 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
applications are liable to be cancelled at any stage of the selection process.
Appendix ‘C’
2. It is further certified that Photostat copies of the above documents have been verified and attested by the
undersigned.
Appendix ‘D’
CERTIFICATE
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(CANDIDATES WHO ARE STUDYING IN CLASS 12 OF THEIR ACADEMIC SESSION/
APPEARED FOR FINAL EXAMINATION)
Appendix ‘E’
DECLARATION CERTIFICATE
(PROOF OF PASSING)
TH
(CANDIDATES WHO ARE STUDYING IN CLASS 12 OF THEIR ACADEMIC SESSION/
AWAITING FINAL YEAR EXAMINATION RESULTS)
1. I, Mr __________________ S/o Shri ______________________ appearing for SSB Interview for NDA-147/
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NA-109(Jan 2022) Course, Roll No ____________ hereby declare that I shall submit the proof of passing the 12
Class Examination to Director General of Recruiting, Integrated Headquarters Ministry of Defence (Army), NDA Entry,
West Block - III, RK Puram, New Delhi – 110066 or Naval Headquarters, Directorate of Manpower & Recruitment,
OI&R Section, R.No 204, „C‟ Wing, Sena Bhawan, New Delhi - 110011 as applicable, on or before 01 Jan 2022.
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:
Appendix ‘F’
CERTIFICATE
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:
Appendix ‘G‟
NO RISK CERTIFICATE
I __________________________________________________s/o who is a
candidate for entry in the Army/ Navy, hereby certify that, I will not hold the Selection
Centre responsible if I contact COVID during transit or during my stay with the Selection Centre. I am attending the
SSB at my own risk.
Date : ............................
COUNTERSIGNED
Appendix ‘H‟
UNDERTAKING CERTIFICATE
Date : ............................
COUNTERSIGNED
Appendix ‘J’
Roll No____________
PART- I
(PLEASE FILL DETAILS BEFORE REACHING FOR SSB AND CARRY IT FOR SSB)
4 Banker‟s details of the individual for making payment of TA through NEFT (Copy of Cancelled Cheque
Enclosed):-
_______________________________________________________
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Note: .if any of the above bank details submitted by the candidate is incorrect (including spelling of name of account
holder), then the TA amount will not be credited into the account by the bank and candidate will be responsible for the
same. Once the process is initiated, the undisbursed TA amount is deposited into Govt Treasury through MRO and
there is no provision to re- claim the same.
Station : Bhopal
PART – II
Appendix ‘K’
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,
Copy to :-