CallUP INSTION SCN KAPURTHLA
CallUP INSTION SCN KAPURTHLA
CallUP INSTION SCN KAPURTHLA
To
Dear candidate,
1. We are pleased to inform that you are nominated to attend SSB interview for joining the Indian Military
Academy / Officers Training Academy. Your Roll No is mentioned against your name in Excel Sheet
(Nominal Roll) attached with this Call Up letter send through e-mail. Please quote the reference along with
your Ser No, Roll No in all future correspondence.
2. You are required to report at Parking Zone outside platform No 1, Kapurthala Railway Station on the
date and time as given below / or at this Centre at _____________ hours on the date given below. Our
representative will receive you and arrange your conveyance to the Selection Centre. No late comers will be
entertained/ accepted after 1600 hours at the Selection Centre :-
3. For ease of management and better administration of test, it is advised and expected that you avail
opportunity with the ‘Regular Batch’ utilizing the Primary Choice. Under exceptional circumstances only,
you may decide to report on the date of secondary choice for Absentees batch, in which case you will be
required to bring a certificate obtained from the concerned authority as indicated below, enumerating the
circumstances under which you could not report for the primary choice. It is clarified that date of Secondary
choice may fall before or after the date of Primary choice (See specimen at Appendix ‘L’):-
(a) For Educational/ Health Constraints
Ser No Circumstances/ Constraints Certificate to be Signed by
(i) Educational Principal/ Head of the Institute
(ii) Health Government Medical Officer
(b) For Social / Administration Constraints
Certificate to be Signed by
Place of your Village Town City Metropolitan
residence Sarpanch/ ADM/ DM/ Commissioner/
Gram Pradhan SP SSP IGP/ Mayor
4. You are also required to ensure the following:-
(a) Common Call Up instructions for SSB interviews are available on the above mentioned
website. However, a copy of the same is enclosed herewith for your information and compliance.
Candidates are required to bring all educational documents in original as mentioned in the Call Up
instructions and two self attested photocopies of each documents and hard copy of this Call up letter
and nominal roll.
(b) In case, you are appearing in your final semester/year degree exam or your original
documents have been submitted for pursuing higher studies, you are required to bring a
Bonafide and Custodian Certificate to that effect on the original letter head duly signed by Principal/
Head of institution including date and month of completion of your exam and declaration of result.
Please ensure that your final year degree exam is completed on or before ________________.
(See specimen at Appendix ‘A’ and ‘B’ as applicable). Candidates are required to bring at least two
photocopies of those documents duly attested by the authority with which they are deposited.
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(c) Permanent Body Tattoo(s) 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, in such cases a self certified
certificate of undertaking declaring details of all permanent body tattoo(s), is required to be submitted
at the time of reporting (Format of certificates are attached at Appendix ‘C’, ‘D’ & ‘E’ ‘). Policy of
Permanent body tattoos have been uploaded on the official website of Recruiting Directorate. If any
candidate having permanent body tattoos in any part of the body must visit
http://www.joinindianarmy.nic.in Policies Policies : Offrs Selection Tattoo
Policy for SSB interview Candidates for clarification pertainig to permanent body tattoo issues.
(a) Candidates appearing for SSB interview for the first time for a particular type of commission ie
permanent or short service shall be entitled for AC-III tier to and fro railway fare or bus fare including
reservation cum sleeper charges within the Indian limits. Candidates applying for the same type of
commission will not be entitled to travelling allowance on any subsequent occasion. TA money will
pay to the candidates through NEFT and fwg details required (See Specimen at Appendix ‘J’) :-
(a) Name Bank
(b) Bank details
(c) A/c No
(d) IFSC Code
(b) In case, you fail to produce any requisite documents, you are liable to be returned without being
interviewed and NO reimbursement of TA will be made. It is here clarified that receiving Call Up letter does
not make you eligible for SSB interview. Candidates are advised to ascertain their eligibility criteria as per the
notification.
6. Testing . This will last for five days, in two stages excluding the day of arrival. The details are
as under :-
(a) Stage I . The Stage I testing shall commence at 06:30AM on the first day and will
comprise the following :-
(c) Stage II . The Stage II tests comprise the following for the next four days :-
7. Medical Examination.
(a) You should be physically fit and free from ailment or any health problem which may hamper
your performance in the physical tests/interview.
(b) 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.
(c) In your own interest your are advised to undergo a preliminary medical check-up for wax in
ears, refractory error of eyes, fungal infections of skin, eosinophilia, knock knee and flat foot or any
other disease before reporting for SSB interview.
Note :- In case you are found unfit in the SMB, you are eligible for Appeal Medical Board (AMB) within 42 days
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) application has to be submitted within 24 hours of approval of the AMB. Grant of RMB is
at the discretion of the Medical Authorities.
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8. Administrative Instruction:-
(a) Free boarding and lodging will be provided to you for the period of your stay at the
Selection Centre.
(b) Candidates will strictly adhere to laid down timings.
(c) Candidates will not visit testing areas after testing hours.
(d) Please note that no lunch will be provided by the Selection Centre on the day you report
to the Selection Centre.
(e) Please bring a copy/print out of this letter with you and deposit the same at the Centre
on arrival.
9. The conduct of the candidates both in the Selection Centre as well as when visiting outside areas should
be gentle Lady like.
10. Any contravention of above orders or any act of indiscipline will invite immediate cancellation of
candidature on disciplinary grounds.
11. Cases of serious breach of discipline and conduct will be handed over to civil police and FIR registered
accordingly.
12. Candidates are not permitted to use mobile phones during the conduct of tests.
In order to familiarize yourself with the SSB procedure being followed, you are advised to watch the
movie “5 Days at SSB” by following links :-
Sd/x-x-x-x-x-
Call Up Officer
Selection Centre North
Kapurthala (Punjab) - 144601
For Officiating Commandant
Enclosures :-
(a) Joining Instructions
(b) Appendices ‘A’ to ‘L’
JOINING INSTRUCTIONS FOR GUIDANCE AND COMPLIANCE OF CANDIDATES
ATTENDING SERVICE SELECTION BOARD INTERVIEW
1. Items to be Brought. The following items will be required for the interview :-
2. Cash and Valuables. 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 candidate.
3. Documents. Please bring the following documents at the time of reporting at this centre along with two
photocopies each duly attested by a Gazetted Officer and adhere to the instructions with regard to the documents
as given below :-
(a) Matriculation/Higher Secondary or equivalent pass certificate for verification of your date of birth.
(No other document except Matriculation/Higher Secondary or equivalent pass certificate is acceptable for
age proof.)
(b) Intermediate/10+2 pass certificate.
(c) Marks Sheet of Matriculation / Higher Secondary or equivalent.
(d) Marks Sheet of Intermediate/10+2 examination.
(e) Semester/Year wise independent marks sheets of Graduation/Post Graduation. (For
Graduation/Post Graduation entries.)
(f) Degree/Provisional Degree Certificate. (For Graduation/Post Graduation entries.)
(g) NCC ‘C’ Certificate. (For NCC/NCCW entries.)
(h) Certificate of Registration with the Bar Council of India/State. (For JAG entries.)
(i) UPSC admit card. (For UPSC entries.)
(j) Identity Proof with photograph (any one of School/College ID Card), PAN Card, Voter ID Card,
Passport, Driving License etc. (In case of candidates of NDA/10+2 (TES) entries, a certificate with
photograph issued by Principal as proof of identity.)
(k) 20 Passport size photograph with white background.
Attention :- In case, you fail to produce any requisite document in ORIGINAL, as mentioned above at the time
of reporting, you are liable to be returned without being interviewed and NO reimbursement of TA will be made.
Instructions for Lady Candidates In case a lady candidate is married (except who are issueless
divorcee/issueless widow/widow of defense personnel), she is not eligible, and need not report for SSB
interview. The Call Up letter may be treated as cancelled.
Important Note :-
(a) In case the result of final year/semester exam is awaited, the candidate will be required to
submit a bonafide certificate obtained from the head of the institution on his original letter head, stating
the current status of the candidate; date of completion of final year exam and declaration of result. (See
specimen at Appendix ‘A’)
(b) For final year students only - If you are studying in final year of degree course, you are
required to bring a certificate obtained from the head of the institute / College/ University stating that you
are studying in final year of degree course and going to appear in the final examination during
________ failing which you will not be interviewed by SSB. (See specimen at Appendix ‘F’).
(c) Candidates who have submitted their Certificates and Marksheets in College/ University
for Pursuing Higher Studies. Please bring a bonafide custodian certificate along with certified true
copies of those documents. (See specimen at Appendix ‘B’)
(d) Risk Certificate Applicable to NDA / TES / 10+2 (Tech) Candidates. You will bring Risk
Certificate. (See specimen at Appendix ‘G’)
(e) No Claim Certificate - Required to be submitted by the candidates for Graduation/ Post
Graduation entries. (See specimen at Appendix ‘H’).
For Attention of Candidates :-
(a) You are required to bring original NCC ‘C’ Certificate (Army / Navy / Air Force Wing) with one
attested copy, if competing against reserved vacancies for NCC ‘C’ Certificate holders.
(b) Bring certified true copy duly authenticated/signed by the competent authority of every
achievement you have obtained in the field of NCC, Games, sports and other extra curricular activities.
(c) 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 the Director General of Recruiting, Integrated Headquarters Ministry
of Defence (Army) West Block - III, R K Puram, New Delhi - 110066.
(d) 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.
5. Change of Address - Change of address, if any, after submission of application will be intimated to
Directorate General of Recruiting (Rtg-6), Adjutant General’s Branch, IHQ of MoD Army Headquarters, West Block
- III, R.K. Puram, New Delhi-900108, c/o 56 APO and this centre. (See specimen at Appendix ‘K’
6. Warning. A candidate should withhold his move if he is a resident of Kapurthala, his permanent
address is Kapurthala or has a guardian/relative/friend serving in this Selection Centre or his unit is located in
Kapurthala (For serving candidates only), intimate this centre immediately the particulars of the person
concerned and await further instructions. Any attempts made by candidate, his relatives or friends to influence
the members of Services Selection Board in his favour either verbally or in writing will result in his name being
removed from the list of candidates. In all matters of discipline, the Centre Commandant will be the final authority
and no appeal against his decision will be entertained.
7. 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. However, facilities exist to attend to
the candidates falling sick or sustaining injuries during their stay at the Centre
8. Correspondence. In all correspondence, please quote this letter No and date, UPSC
Roll No, Name of the Entry, registration number and full postal address. Email + Contact Number.
9. Service personnel only. In case you are already serving in the Army/Navy/Air Force, this letter will be put up
to your Officer Commanding and your move in connection with this interview will be treated as temporary duty
under the provisions of TR-1 92 (f) (ii). As such, you will bring a return journey railway warrant for your journey. You
are required to bring one set of uniform.
10. For Information of Officer Commanding Unit.
(a) In case, the candidate has been posted out of your Unit, please, forward this letter to his present
unit immediately, under intimation to this Centre.
(b) Copies of movement order and DO Part II will not be endorsed to this Centre Separate
movement order will be issued to every individual required to report to this Centre.
(c) In case, the individual cannot present himself for interview, this Centre should be informed
immediately.
(d) No Arms and Ammunition will be carried by the candidate.
(e) Candidates will be in possession of free return railway warrant, Identity Card and Health Record
Card.
(f) Candidates are required to bring one set of uniform.
(g) Apprise this Selection Centre immediately in case your unit is deployed in Kapurthala.
11. Physical Conditioning - Candidates who qualify the SSB interview and medical examination are advised to
follow the under mentioned regimen daily in order to keep themselves in good physical condition at the time of
reporting at the Academy :-
(a) Running 2.4 Kms in 15 Minutes Sit ups-25
(b) Push ups-13
(c) Chin ups (minimum 06)
(d) Rope Climbing (3 to 4 Meters)
12. Candidates reporting for their SSB should take care of the following medical points failing which he/she is
liable for rejection :-
(a) Ideal Age, Height and Weight (Male) :- It should be within permissible limits (+ or -10%) of the ideal
weight given in the table. In recording fraction lower than 0.5 Kg will be noted and 0.5Kg, above will be
recorded as 1 Kg. A correlation table between age, height and average weight is given below for
guidance of candidates :-
In case of candidates belonging to the North East and hilly areas like Gorkhas, Nepalese,
Assamese and Garhwalis, the height will be relaxed by 5 cms and weight commensurate with reduced
heights.
(b) Ideal Age, Height and Weight (Female) :-
Age Period 20 to 24 Yrs 25 to 29 Yrs 30 Yrs
Height (Cm) Weight (Kg) Weight (Kg) Weight (kg)
148.0 39.0 41.0 43.0
150.0 40.0 42.0 43.0
153.0 42.0 43.0 45.0
155.0 43.0 44.0 46.0
158.0 45.0 45.0 48.0
160.0 46.0 46.0 49.0
163.0 47.0 47.0 51.0
165.0 49.0 49.0 53.0
168.0 50.0 50.0 54.0
The minimum acceptable height and weight for woman candidate is 152 cm and 42 kg. In case of
candidates belonging to the North East and hilly areas like Gorkhas, Nepalese, Assamese and Garhwalis, the
height will be relaxed by 5 cms and weight commensurate with reduced heights.
(c) No wax in the ear.
(d) No skin disease i.e. Acne vulgaris, warts, fungal infection.
(e) No dental cavities including temporary filling and minimum 14 dental points.
(f) No vision defect i.e. vision corrected by glasses.
(g) No hernia/abdominal operation in past one year.
(h) No hydrosil, varicose.
Appendix “A”
CANDIDATES WHO ARE STUDYING IN FINAL YEAR OF THEIR ACADEMIC SESSION/APPEARED FOR
FINAL EXAMINATION/RESULT NOT DECLARED
(This certificate is required on the original letter head)
Appendix “B”
CERTIFICATEFOR CANDIDATES WHO HAVE SUBMITTED THEIR CERTIFICATES AND MARKS SHEETS
IN COLLEGE/UNIVERSITY FOR PURSUING HIGHERSTUDIES
(This certificate is required on the original letter head)
1. .....................................................................................Certified that ______________________s/o Shri
_______________________ is a bonafide student of _______________________(college/university) and
presently studying in (name of course to be mentioned). The following certificates and marks sheets in respect of
the above individual have been deposited with this College/University/Institution in original for verification purpose
:-
(a) ......................................................................................................................................................
(b) ......................................................................................................................................................
(c) ......................................................................................................................................................
2. It is further certified that photostat copies of the above documents have been verified by the undersigned
and attested.
Language -
(If Applicable)
Significance of Tattoo -
(IF Applicable)
3. I hereby declare that besides the tattoo(s) as referred in Para 1 of Appendix A 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.
Place : ______________________
(Signature of the Candidate)
Name, Entry & SSB Batch No
Appendix “D”
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)
(Total No of Tattoos ______ both in figures and words)
3. Post card size photograph of each of the tattoo as given in Paragraph 2 of Appendix B
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 in additional pages will be used for the purpose and each page will attested
separately.
Place : -
________________________________________
(Signature with Name Designation and Stamp
of DC/DM or SDM of the District/Tehsil) OR
(Signature with Name Designation if any and
Address of Chairman/Secretary or Senior
Member of the Tribe to which the candidate
belongs to with their Stamp)
Appendix “E”
1. I, ___________________________________________(Name of Candidate),
Son/Daughter of _____________________________ (Name of Father/Mother/Guardian as
applicable) ___________ (Date of Birth) hereby give an undertaking that *I do not have any
permanent body tattoo on my body/*I have one/two/three/four/more than four permanent body
tattoo(s) as per details given and shown in the photograph(s) at Paragraph 2 below (*strike
out whichever is not applicable :-
Language -
(If Applicable)
Significance of Tattoo -
(IF Applicable)
3. The above information given by me is true and correct to the best of my knowledge and
belief.
Place : ______________________
(Signature of the Candidate)
Date : Name, Entry & SSB Batch No
Note 1 . Each tattoo will have a separate photograph and will be described separately
additional pages will be used for the purpose and each gage will be signed by the candidate.
CERTIFICATE FOR PRE FINAL / FINAL YEAR STUDENTS OF UNIVERSITY ENTRY SCHEME
(UES) (PRE FINAL YEAR / FINAL YEAR DEGREE) COURSE ONLY
(This certificate is required on the original letter head)
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Appendix “G ”
RISK CERTIFICATE
address ………………………………………..
NO CLAIM CERTIFICATE
(For Graduation/Post Graduation Entries)
Date : ............................
Appendix “J ”
Roll No____________
8. The following information/details of your Bank Account are required to be furnished by the candidates for
making payment of TA through NEFT :-
From
Roll No :
Name
Father’s Name
Postal Address
Email
Mob No. ___________________________________
To
1. Please refer to your Call Up letter bearing No SCN/ 7801/ /CU dated__________ .
2. As per your Call Up letter quoted above, I am required to report to your Centre on . _______________
My correspondence address given in my application for the subject course has now been changed. The details
are as under :-
Postal Address (as given in the New Postal Address (To be changed in
application) the application)
3. May I request you to please include my postal address in the application for correspondence.
Email ___________________________________
Mob No. ___________________________________
To
The Call Up Officer
Selection Centre North,
Near DC Chowk, Kapurthala
(Punjab)- 144601
1. Please refer to your Call Up letter bearing No SCN/ 7801/ /CU dated__________ .
2. As per your Call Up letter quoted above, I am required to report to your Centre on ____________. But I
am unable to report for SSB interview on the date as quoted above, due to the following reasons :-
(a)
(b)
3. The following Certificates / Documents are enclosed herewith in support of the above reasons :-
(a)
(b)
4. May I request you to postpone my date of SSB interview to the absentees batch.
5. Thanking You.
Yours faithfully