Government & Defence Entrance Exam

The Technical Entry Scheme in the Army is for officer-level posts in technical units. To get into the army through this route, you need to appear in the JEE Main. You need to have passed the 12th grade with a 60% score in the PCM subjects. The Army TES does not have a separate written test, and you will be directly called for SSB based on your application. If you are recommended by the board, you will receive one year of training at OTA Gaya and then be sent to the respective Army Engineering College. In this scheme, you must complete one year of post-commissioning training. The officers are awarded engineering degrees in this TES. Also, they work in the technical units of the Army. The ranks are equivalent to any other army officer rank based on post. Further, TES officers are nominated for the M.Tech course after some years of service.

Both are gateways to becoming an officer in the Indian Army. One of the primary distinctions between the two is that NDA officers work across multiple units, whereas TES officers only work in the technical unit. The Army TES is different from the NDA in the following ways:
1. You can apply to NDA irrespective of your 12th-grade stream, whereas for TES you need the PCM stream.
2. Your 12th grade score does not matter in NDA entry, but for TES, you need to have a score of 60% in PCM.
3. To get NDA entry in the Army, you need to clear a written test of 900 marks before SSB, whereas for TES, you can directly appear for SSB.
4. Upon completion of training, NDA officers are awarded a B.A. or B.Sc. degree, whereas TES officers are awarded an engineering degree.
5. The NDA officers are trained in Khadakwasla and then in IMA, whereas the TES officers are trained in OTA, Gaya, and then in their respective colleges.
6. You will not get any technical allowance as an NDA officer, whereas as a TES officer, you can get around Rs. 10,000 per month.

SSB Eligibility Criteria:
Age Limit: The students must be between 20 years and 25 years of age. There is an age relaxation of up to 5 years for SC and ST candidates and an age relaxation of up to 3 years for OBC candidates. Educational Qualifications: The candidate must be a graduate of any Government University or any Deemed to be a University. Sex: Both male and female applicants can apply
Nationality: The students should be a citizen of India or a subject of Nepal or Bhutan. SSB Physical StandardsMenWomen
Height: 165 cm for males and 157 cm for females
Chest: 81 cm for a male candidate. Weight: 50 kg (as per height) for males and 46 kg (as per height) for females. I hope this will help you.

A list of SSB Salary structure Rank Wise is mentioned below;
1- Director General
Grade Pay: Nill
Basic Pay: INR 80,000 (Fixed)
IN-Hand Salary: INR 1,20,000 (approximately)
2- Addl. Director General
Grade Pay: INR 10,000
Basic Pay: INR 43,000
IN-Hand Salary: INR 1,10,000 (approximately)
3- Deputy Inspector General
Grade Pay: INR 8,900
Basic Pay: INR 40,200
IN-Hand Salary: INR 1,05,000 (approximately)
4- Commandant
Grade Pay: INR 8,700
Basic Pay: INR 37,400
IN-Hand Salary: INR 90,000 (approximately)
5- Second-in-Command
Grade Pay: INR 7,600
Basic Pay: INR 21,900
IN-Hand Salary: INR 80,000 (approximately)
6- Deputy Commandant
Grade Pay: INR 6,600
Basic Pay: INR 18,750
IN-Hand Salary: INR 70,000 to INR 75,000 (approximately)
7- Assistant Commandant
Grade Pay: INR 5,400
Basic Pay: INR 15,600
IN-Hand Salary: INR 60,000 to INR 70,000 (approximately)
8- Subedar Major
Grade Pay: INR 4,800
Basic Pay: INR 13,350
IN-Hand Salary: INR 50,000 to INR 60,000 (approximately)
9- Inspector
Grade Pay: INR 4,600
Basic Pay: INR 1,2540
IN-Hand Salary: INR 45,000 to INR 50,000 (approximately)
10- Sub-Inspector
Grade Pay: INR 4200
Basic Pay: INR 9300
IN-Hand Salary: INR 40,000 to INR 45,000 (approximately)
11- Asstt Sub Inspector
Grade Pay: INR 2800
Basic Pay: INR 8560
IN-Hand Salary: INR 35,000 to INR 40,000 (approximately)
12- Head Constable
Grade Pay: INR 2400
Basic Pay: INR 7510
IN-Hand Salary: INR 25,000 to INR 30,000 (approximately)
13- Constable
Grade Pay: INR 2000
Basic Pay: INR 6460
IN-Hand Salary: INR 20,000 to INR 25,000 (approximately)
I hope this will help you.

A list of the best General Science books for the Railway exam is listed below;
1- Quick General Science for Competitive Exams (for sample papers) by Odisha Experts
2- General Science Guide for Competitive Exams by Odisha Experts
3- General Science by Odisha Experts
4- Encyclopedia of General Science for General Competitions by Arihant publications
5- Lucent's General Knowledge (Science section) by Lucent Publication
6- General Science for Competitive Exams (Objective & Subjective) by BK Editorial Board
7- Rapid Fire GK Book by Odisha Publication
8- General Science for Competitive Exams SSC Banking, Defence, Railway, and Insurance 2nd Edition by Odisha Publication.
9- 600+ General Science MCQs for RRB NTPC JE, Group D, and ALP by Odisha Publication. I hope this will help you.

Yes, the CDS has a height-related requirement. The minimum height for all defense academies through the CDS exam is as follows:
1. Male applicants must be at least 157.5 cm tall to qualify for IMA.
2. The minimum height requirement for admission to the Air Force Academy (AFA) is 162.5 cm.
3. The required height for INA is 157 cm or more, and only male candidates can apply.
4. To apply for OTA, male candidates must be at least 157.5 cm tall, while female candidates must be at least 152 cm tall.
5. Candidates from the Gorkha, Garhwal, Kumaon, and North Eastern regions are given a 5 cm relaxation.
6. Those applying from Lakshadweep are given a 2 cm relaxation.

A list of the best not technical books for railway exams is listed below;
1- General Knowledge: Lucent
2- Reasoning: Arihan publications.
3- Aptitude: Arihant publications.
4- General Science: Lucent.
5- Current Affairs Manorama.
6- Guide to RRB Non Technical by Odisha Experts.
7- RRB CBT Non-Technical by RPH Editorial Board
8- Railway Recruitment Boards RRB (Non-Technical Cadre) by Arihant Experts
9- Solved Paper RRB (Non-Technical Cadre) by Arihant Experts
10- Railway Non Technical Online Exam by Think Tank of Kiran Prakashan
11- RRB Railway Recruitment Board Non-Technical Exams by V. K Subburaj
12- RRB CBT 31 Practice Sets by GKP and arihant publication.
13- Railway Recruitment Boards RRB (Non-Technical Cadre) by kiran publication. I hope this will help you.

A list of the best books for the railway exam are listed below;
1- Arithmetic R. S Aggarwal.
2- Reasoning test R. S. Aggarwal.
3- Upkar Railway Recruitment Board Examination Khanna & Verma.
4- English Grammar Wren and Martin.
5- Verbal & nonverbal Reasoning R. S. Aggarwal.
6- Quicker reasoning test Upkar Publication.
7- Railway Recruitment Board Exam Upkar Publication.
8- RRB Technical Exam Dr. Chandresh Agrawal.
9- 15 Practice Sets Indian Railways JE Recruitment Exam Arihant Experts.
10- Indian Railways Group D Recruitment Exam Guide RPH Editorial Board.
11- RRB Technical (Electrical Engineering) Dr. Chandresh Agrawal.
12- Railway Psychological Test English Kiran Prakashan.
13- Objective General Science Expert Compilations.
14- Railway Mechanical Engineering PWB English Kiran Prakashan.
15- Practice Workbook: Indian Railway Group-D Recruitment Exam Arihant Experts. I hope this will help you.