Government & Defence Entrance Exam

For the three wings of the Indian Armed Forces, the five-day SSB interview is essentially the same. There are two stages to the SSB interview process. Phase I: Screening Phase II: Psychological testing, group assessments, board conferences, and interviews Applicants must arrive at the designated centres or the centre they selected when completing their application on time. The candidates' SSB Call letter includes information on the centre, the reporting time, and other details. In order to appear in the SSB interview, candidates must bring the necessary documentation.

It is important for applicants to know that the MTS exam is held annually in order to choose people for non-technical positions in departments of the Central Government. Staff Selection Commission (SSC) Multi-Tasking Staff (Non-Technical) is the full version of SSC MTS. It is important for candidates to be aware that the SSC MTS 2024 notice has been postponed. The official notification will include the deadline for applying to the exam. In July and August of 2024, the SSC MTS 2024 exam will be administered.

For general and OBC categories, the RRB ALP application fee is INR 500; for SC, ST, Ex-servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities, and Economically Backward Classes, it is INR 250. Following a candidate's appearance in the CBT's initial round, the application cost is reimbursed. The RRB ALP application fees are partially refunded to general and OBC candidates, but fully refunded to SC, ST, Ex-Servicemen, Female, Transgender, Minorities, and Economically Backward Class candidates.

RRB JEs make a base pay of INR 35,400. For this position, the salary range is INR 35,400–1,12,400, with INR 4200 as the grade pay. For 12th pass positions, the base RRB NTPC wage is INR 19,900 to 21,700 (varies depending on jobs). For graduate positions, the base RRB NTPC wage is INR 25,500–35,400 (varies based on posts).

For both the interview and group exercises, there is a 50 mark limit. Candidates are assessed based on their intelligence and personality during the group exercises and interview. The SBI PO test does not have sectional cutoff marks. Applicants must achieve the overall cutoff scores set by the testing authority for each exam stage. In the SBI PO exam, incorrect answers are subject to negative marking. A penalty of one-fourth of a mark will be taken away for incorrect answers in the SBI PO exam. Those who answer correctly receive one mark.

The IBPS PO Prelims cut-off for 2022 varied depending on the category of the candidate. 

• General/EWS: The cut-off for the General and EWS (Economically Weaker Section) category was 49.75 marksout of 100.
• OBC: Other Backward Classes (OBC) candidates needed to score 49.75 marks as well.
• SC: The cut-off for Scheduled Caste (SC) candidates was 46.75 marks.
• ST: Scheduled Tribe (ST) candidates needed to secure 40.75 marks.

The difficulty of the AFCAT exam is considered to be moderate to tough, depending on various factors. However,  If you have a strong foundation in mathematics, reasoning, and current affairs, you might find it easier. Some sections like Numerical Ability can be trickier than others. The high number of applicants can make it competitive. Overall, most of the sources rate it as moderate, achievable with strategic preparation.