Bihar Public Service Commission to recruit for 746 posts

Candidates looking for civil services post in the state of Bihar can now apply through online mode for these latest BPSC Jobs 2014.

The organization has invited applications to fill up 746 BPSC Combined competitive exam posts in several departments by conducting BPSC Recruitment 2014. This is an excellent opportunity for all graduates who seek to work under the government of Bihar.

According to the information revealed in the BPSC Notification 2014, candidates must complete their academic profile with graduation Degree or its equivalent course from any recognized university. Application forms are invited through online mode for these BPSC latest Government jobs.

Selection Process:
The selection criteria for the candidates will be done based on performance in written test only.

Post Name:                                     Vacancies:
Bihar Administrative Services    100
Bihar Police Services    121
Police Superintendent    11
Bihar Financial Services    90
Bihar Home Guard Services    04
Assistant Planning Officer    12
Asst Project Officer/ Asst Director    71
Bihar Probation Services (Probation Officer)    16
Rural Development Officer    22
Municipal Executive Officer    108
Bihar Education Services    82
District Minority Welfare Officer    03
Planning Officer/ District Planning Officer    09
Bihar Registration Services    19
Bihar Jail Services    17
Bihar Labor Services    09
Assistant Director- Social Security    17
Sugarcane Officer    02
Asst Director- Child Protection    05
Bihar Election Services    22
District Audit Officer    03
Assistant Registrar    03

The complete details of age, pay scale and selection details can be obtained from the official website- www.bpsc.bih.nic.in
The applicants are required to submit forms along with all required documents through official website before last date.

How to crack a job interview on phone

If you are applying for a job , then the first thing you might expect from your potential employer would be a phone call. In a super competitive market, the telephonic round of interview is increasingly being used by hiring managers for the first screening, and in the process, the first-stage elimination as well.

Here are some ways on how to ace a phone interview and swing the selection process in your favour:

Sound confident: Your appearance may not be visible over the phone but how confident or professional you are likely to feel talking to the HR Manager of a company, will surely be heard across. Since some calls might be unexpected, don't forget not to get nervous or unenthusiastic.

Get SeriousTreat telephonic interviews the same way as you would a face-to-face interview. Many experts also suggest to dress formally for telephonic interviews, in case a call is expected in advance. This will make a huge difference in the way the interviewee may come across to interviewer on the phone.  

Be prepared to explain everything on your resumeThe hiring person may first ask you to give an introduction to yourself and then is likely to ask you about your work experience and educational qualification, as per your resume. Be prepared to give more detail, but don't take too much time on any one answer. After a few sentences, ask, "Is this what you were after, or would you like me to go in a different direction or provide greater detail?"

Tune out DistractionsDuring a telephonic round, it is solely your voice that can make or break the deal. So while taking the call, ensure you are in an area where you can speak without interruption. Preferably, sit in a silent room. Also, turn off any alarms, music, phones or other devices that may suddenly create a noise during the interview. This shows a sense of respect to the interviewer. 

Be PositiveBegin and end the call with a positive note. A hello and even a broad smile when on a call often compensates for a physical handshake. Moreover, smiling will make you sound professional and confident.

Apart from this, make sure that the words you use rightly convey your message. 

Listen first, then speakBeing a good and keen listener is equally important as being a good speaker. So focus on what is being asked and respond clearly. Avoid the temptation to fill pauses, and take time to articulate your response.  Make sure that you are actively involved in the conversation and the other person also feels that you are. 

Take Follow-Up ActionBefore you end the call, thank the interviewer for his or her time, reiterate your interest in the job and request a face-to-face interview. Say something to the effect of, "Thanks for the call. I like what I heard and from this information, I am confident I could fill the role. I am very interested in this job and would be pleased to meet you in person. What is the next step?"

You can also practice these steps with your friends before you actually receive an interview call. And remember, somewhere out there is a job for you. You just have to find it!

Syndicate Bank notifies recruitment for Managers

Syndicate Bank has invited applications for recruitment at various managerial posts. The interested and eligible candidates can apply latest by July 5.

Post details:

Total posts: 6 posts
Post names:

• Deputy General Manager (Risk Management): 1 post
• Deputy General Manager (Chief Economist): 1 post
• Deputy General Manager (Training): 1 post
• Assistant General Manager (Information Technology): 1 post
• Assistant General Manager (Law): 1 post
• Chief Manager (Corporate Communication): 1 post

Eligibility criteria:

Deputy General Manager (Risk Management): The candidates applying for this post are required to possess a post graduate degree preferably in Mathematics or Statistics or the candidates should have done their CA/ICWA or graduation in Engineering with FRM qualification. Or the candidates should have done a PG/ Diploma course on Risk Management.

Deputy General Manager (Chief Economist): The candidates applying for this post require PhD or post graduation in Economics or MBA Finance.

Deputy General Manager (Training): The candidates applying for this post shopuld have done their MBA or PhD in any area of HR.

Assistant General Manager (Information Technology): The candidates applying for this post must possess a BE or B.Tech degree. Those with CISA, CISM, CISSP, Project Management Certification, MBA-IT/ Systems will be preferred.

Assistant General Manager (Law): The candidates applying for this post should have done their post graduation or graduation in Law.

Chief Manager (Corporate Communication): The candidates applying for this post should possess a degree in Mass communication or Journalism.

Age limit:

Deputy General Manager (Risk Management): The candidates shoul not be more than 50 years.

Deputy General Manager (Chief Economist): The candidates applying for this post should be between 35 and 50 years of age.

Deputy General Manager (Training): The candidates applying for this post must not be above 50 years.

Assistant General Manager (Information Technology): The candidates applying for this post should be aged between 35 and 45 years.

Assistant General Manager (Law): The candidates applying for this post should be between 35 and 45 years of age.

Chief Manager (Corporate Communication): The candidates applying for this post should be between 35 and 45 years of age.

Selection process:

The candidates will be selected on the basis of their qualification, experience and performances in the interview.

How to apply:

The candidates are required to send the duly filled application forms to the Deputy General Manager, Syndicate Bank, Personnel Department, Human Resource Development Division, Head Office, Manipal - 576 114, Karnataka. The candidates should send their attested, xeroxed copies of documents along.

The candidates can also apply online.

Indian Administrative Service (IAS)salary and perks

Indian Administrative Service salary and perks

UPSC has declared the results for the Civil Services exam 2013 with 1,122 candidates qualifying the exam. The Civil Services exam 2013 will recruit the qualified candidates to the following services:Indian Administrative Service, Indian Foreign Service, Indian Police Service, Central Services Group A and Central Services Group B.

One of the most popular choices however is the Indian Administrative Services. The topper of Civil Services exam 2013, Gaurav Agrawal, has also mentioned his intention of joining the IAS. said a news report.

Here is a look at the approximate salary and perks that come along with joining the IAS. 

Salary
Pay scales of an IAS officer can be divided broadly into four stages
1. Junior Scale - A newly recruited officer will likely begin with this pay scale
Pay Band Rs 15,600 - Rs 39,100 Grade Pay Rs 5400

2. Senior Scales - The Senior Scales are further divided into 3 categories
a. Senior time Scale Pay Band Rs 15600 - Rs 39100 Grade Pay Rs 6600
b. Junior Administrative Grade Pay Band Rs 15,600 - Rs 39,100 Grade Pay Rs 7,600
c. Selection Grade Pay Band Rs 37,400 - 67,000 Grade Pay Rs 8,700

3. Super Time Scale - Officers will likely take around 20 years to reach this stage
Pay Band Rs 37,400 - Rs 67,000 Grade Pay Rs 10,000

4. Above Super Time Scale - The Above Super Time Scale is further divided into 3 categories
a. Pay Band Rs 37,400 - Rs 67,000 Grade Pay of Rs 12,000
b. The Apex Pay Scale of Rs 80,000 (fixed) no Grade Pay
c. Cabinet Secretary Grade of Rs 90,000 (fixed) no Grade Pay

Perks 
1. Impressive accommodation at minimal rates
2. Household help and security guards
3. Official vehicles
4. Free electricity
5. Free phone call facility
6. High level of job security
7. Option for taking study leave abroad
8. Lifetime pension and other retirement benefits
9. Also, all perks offered to PSU officers

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Top 5 government jobs that you cannot afford to miss

Job seekers looking out for vacancies in the government sector simply cannot afford to miss the top five job vacancies listed below:

1. Bihar Staff Selection Commission

Number of vacancies:
Inter-level: 9,600 posts
Graduate-level: 2834 posts
Total number of vacancies: 12,434 posts

Eligibility:

Inter Level Exam: Candidates must have passed Intermediate/10+2 or equivalent from any recognised board or university.
Graduate-level exam: Candidates must have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognised university.

Pay scale:
Inter-level: Rs 5,200 - Rs 20,200 + Grade Pay of Rs 2,000
Graduate-level: Rs 9,300 - 34,800 + Grade pay of Rs 4,200

Last date to apply: July 22, 2014

2. Reserve Bank of India

Number of vacancies: 117

Name of post: Officers in Grade 'B' (General)

Eligibility: Candidates should at least be graduate minimum of 60 per cent marks or an equivalent grade, in aggregate of all semesters / years ; OR Candidates should have second Class Master's Degree with minimum of 55 per cent marks or an equivalent grade, in aggregate of all semesters / years

Last date to apply: June 23, 2014

3. CSIR-SERC

Number of vacancies: Two posts

Name of post: Technical Assistant

Pay scale: Rs 9,300-34,800 with GP Rs 4,200

Eligibility: The applicant should have passed his or her class 12th with Science subjects followed by Diploma in Electronics and Communication in Engineering or Technology or its equivalent.

Last date to apply: June 30, 2014

4. ISRO Karnataka

Number of vacancies: 8 posts

Name of post:

Technical Assistant: 5 posts
Library Assistant: 1 post
Junior Hindi Translator: 2 posts

Pay scale: 

Technical Assistant: Pay band - 2 and pay scale is of Rs 9,300 to Rs 34,800 plus grade pay of Rs 4,600 per month.

Library Assistant: Pay band - 2 and pay scale is of Rs 9,300 to Rs 34,800 plus grade pay of Rs 4,600 per month.

Junior Hindi Translator: Pay band - 2 and pay scale is of Rs 9,300 to Rs 34,800 plus grade pay of Rs 4,200 per month.

Eligibility:  Different for each post.

Last date to apply: July 4, 2014

5. Bharatiya Mahila Bank

Number of vacancies: 200 posts

Name of post: Probationary Officers in Junior Management Grade / Scale I (JM G/S -I)

Eligibility: The applicant should possess a degree in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by the Central Government and must have qualified the IBPS CWE PO/MT III Exam.

Last date to apply: June 25, 2014

UPSC Civil Services 2013 include 21 services and 1000+ selections

UPSC Civil Services 2013 include 21 services

Civil Services Examination 2013 final results were declared recently by UPSC with a total of 1,122 candidates qualifying the exam. Apart from Indian Administrative Service (IAS), Indian Foreign Service (IFS) and Indian Police Service (IPS) the Central Services Group A and Group B include a total of 21 Services.

Here is a look at the 24 different Union Services that will recruit the successful candidates of Civil Services exam 2013.

1. Indian Administrative Service
2. Indian Foreign Service
3. Indian Police Service
4. Indian P and T Accounts and Finance Service, Group A
5. Indian Audit and Accounts Service, Group A
6. Indian Revenue Service (Customs and Central Excise), Group A
7. Indian Defence Accounts Service, Group A
8. Indian Revenue Service (I.T.), Group A
9. Indian Ordnance Factories Service, Group A (Assistant Works Manager, Administration)
10. Indian Postal Service, Group A
11. Indian Civil Accounts Service, Group A
12. Indian Railway Traffic Service, Group A
13. Indian Railway Accounts Service, Group A
14. Indian Railway Personnel Service, Group A
15. Post of Assistant Security Commissioner in Railway Protection Force, Group A
16. Indian Defence Estates Service, Group A
17. Indian Information Service (Junior Grade), Group A
18. Indian Trade Service, Group A (Gr. III)
19. Indian Corporate Law Service, Group A
20. Armed Forces Headquarters Civil Service, Group B (Section Officers Grade)
21. Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli Civil Service, Group B
22. Delhi, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Lakshadweep, Daman and Diu and Dadra and Nagar Haveli Police Service, Group B
23. Pondicherry Civil Service, Group B
24. Pondicherry Police Service, Group B

The results have shown that 180 candidates have been selected for Indian Administrative Service, 32 candidates for Indian Foreign Service, 150 candidates for Indian Police Service, 710 candidates for Central Services Group A and 156 candidates for Group B services.

SBI SO: Call letter for Interview available

State Bank of India invited applications for recruitment at the post of Specialist Officers for which a competitive exam was conducted on April 9. The results for the same have been declared and are available online. The candidates who got short listed for the interview can download their call letter from the official website of the Bank, as the interview call letters have been released as well.

In order to download the call letter , the candidates are required to select the language option i.e. Hindi or English. The candidates are then required to insert the registration number, roll number, date of birth and password and submit the same. The call letter will be displayed to them. The candidates should download these.

The interview shall be conducted in the centres at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Bengaluru. The dates scheduled for interviews are: June 23, June 24, June 25, June 26, June 27, June 28, July 2, July 3, July 4, July 7, July 8, July 9, July 10, July 11, July 12, July 14, July 15.

The candidates who qualify the interview round will be chosen for the posts namely:

• Manager (Statistician)
• Deputy Manager (Statistician)
• Assistant Manager Statistician
• Chief Manager (Analyst)
• Assistant Manager (Library)
• Manager (Chartered Accountant)
• Deputy Manager (Chartered Accountant) Post I
• Deputy Manager (Chartered Accountant) Post II
• Assistant Manager (Chartered Accountant)
• Assistant Manager (Economist)
• Assistant General (Risk Management)
• Chief Manager (Market Risk)
• Manager (Market Risk)
• Manager (Risk Management)
• Deputy Manager (Risk Management)
• Assistant Manager (Systems)
• Deputy Manager (Civil Engineering)
• Assistant Manager (Civil Engineer)
• Deputy Manager (Electrical Engineer)
• Assistant Manager (Electrical Engineer)
• Deputy Manager (Official Language)
• Assistant Manager (Official Language)
• Assistant General Manager (Law)
• Chief Manager (Law)
• Deputy Manager (Law)
• Deputy Manager (Security)

The official link from where the candidates can download their call letters is mentioned here:http://ibps.sifyitest.com/sbisojun14/login.php?appid=a1ei4lqs3diqasacndwe

CISF is recruiting for 1,203 vacant posts 2014

Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has invited applications for recruitment to the post of Constables/Drivers. Interested and eligible candidates are required to apply for the vacancy on or before July 19, 2014.

Vacancy details:

Constable/ Driver - Direct (Backlog vacancies): 743 posts
Constable/ Driver - Ex-Servicemen (Backlog vacancies): 308 posts
Constable/ Driver - Direct (Current vacancies): 137 posts
Constable/ Driver - Ex-Servicemen (Current vacancies): 15 posts

Total number of posts: 1,203 Posts

Pay Scale: Rs 5,200-20,200 + AGP Rs 2000 per month plus usual and admissible allowances.

Eligibility criteria:

The applicants should have completed Matriculation or equivalent qualification from a recognised Board. The candidates should also possess a valid driving licence for Heavy Motor Vehicle or Transport Vehicle, Light Motor Vehicle and Motor cycle with gear.

The age of the candidate should be between 21-27 years as on July 19, 2014. Age relaxation is applicable as per rules.

Application fee:

The candidates have to pay an application fee of Rs 50 in the form of Postal Order drawn in favor of authority to whom the application is addressed, payable at respective office at the location.

Candidates belonging to the SC/ST and Ex-Servicemen category are exempted from payment of fee.

Selection process:
The candidates will be selected for recruitment to the advertised posts on the basis of their performance in eligibility test, physical efficiency test, trade test and written test, medical examination and final selection.

How to apply:

Interested and eligible candidates are required to submit the duly filled application form along with DD, recent passport size photograph duly self attested and attested copies of all required certificates / documents to the concerned DIG.

The envelope containing application form should be super scribed 'Application for the post of constable/ driver in CISF- 2014'.

Important dates:

Last date for receipt of application forms: July 19, 2014
Last date for receipt of application forms for North-East region: July 26, 2014

SBI SO recruitment

SBI SO recruitment: Check bio-data form online

State Bank of India has invited applications for recruitment to numerous posts of Specialist Officers. The candidates are to be short-listed on the basis of a written test, which was held on April 9, and an interview, which is scheduled on separate days for separate candidates.

The results for the written test have been announced. Besides, the interview call letter and bio-data form has also been released. In order to fetch the bio-data form, candidates are required to go to the official website of the bank. The candidates are required to download the bio-data form for interview from there.

The bio-data form is an eight-page document with various slots to be filled by candidates who have been called for the interview. 

The interview is scheduled at centres in Delhi, Kolkata, Mumbai and Bangalore. There are various dates which have been fixed for the interviews. They are: June 23, June 24, June 25, June 26, June 27, June 28, July 2, July 3, July 4, July 7, July 8, July 9, July 10, July 11, July 12, July 14 and July 15.

The official link from where the bio-data form for interview can be downloaded is mentioned here:https://www.sbi.co.in/webfiles/uploads/files/1402490359485_SBI_BIODATA_FORM_2014.pdf

Indian Army announces job vacancy for Territorial Army Officer posts

Indian Army has invited applications for recruitment to various posts of Territorial Army Officer post. The interested and eligible candidates can apply latest by June 30.

Post details:
Lieutenant
Captain
Major
Lt Colonel
Colonel
Brigadier

Eligibility criteria:
Educational qualification:The candidates applying for either of the posts are required to have graduated from a recognised university.

Age limit:The candidates applying for the posts should age between 18 and 42 years.

Work experience:The candidates should have been employed in central government/ semi government/ private firm.

Pay Scale:Lieutenant: PB-3 Rs 15,600 - 39,100 with grade pay Rs 5,400
Captain: PB-3 Rs 15,600 - 39,100 with grade pay Rs 6,600
Major: PB-3 Rs 15,600 - 39,100 with grade pay Rs 6,600
LT Colonel: PB-4 Rs 37,400 - 67,000 with grade pay Rs 8,000
Colonel: PB-4 Rs 37,400 - 67,000 with grade pay Rs 8,700
Brigadier: PB-4 Rs 37400-67000 with grade pay Rs 8900

How to apply:In order to apply, the candidates are required to obtain the application form from the employment newspaper. Or the candidates can visit the www.indianarmy.gov.in link. The candidates are required to send a self-addressed stamped envelope of 28 x12 cms size, two passport-size photographs and postal stamps worth Rs 12 (Rs 25 for J&K) affixed on envelop to the respective TA Group headquarters as per the area.

Civil Services Final Results: 1,122 qualify

Civil Services Final Results: 1,122 qualify

For results, visit:

http://www.upsc.gov.in/exams/final-results/csm/2013/fr_cse2013_eng.pdf

 

Based on the results of the written part of Civil Services Examination, 2013 held by the Union Public Service Commission in December, 2013 and the interviews for Personality Test held in April-June, 2014,  as many as 1,122 candidates have been recommended for appointment to Indian Administrative Service; Indian Foreign Service; Indian Police Service; and Central Services, Group ‘A’ and Group ‘B’.

 

Out of the total 1,122 candidates, 517 belong to general, 326 to OBC, 187 to SC and 92 to ST. The number of vacancies reported by the government to be filled are 180 for IAS, 32 for IFS, 150 for IPS, 710 for Central Service Group A and 156 for Group B Services.

WINGS TO FLY PILOT TRAINING

PILOT TRAINING

  

When dreams take wings, one can undergo aviation training to become a pilot. It is an adventurous profession with high remuneration. 
 
Do you love adventure and have an alert mind, the ability to work hard and face crisis with equanimity, patience, stamina, medical and physical fitness, you can think of taking a seat in the cockpit as a pilot. This profession needs a sense of responsibility, punctuality, dedication, self confidence, team spirit and communication skills and should have proficiency in English and other foreign languages.
 
The aspirant must have passed higher secondary / plus two or equivalent examination in the science stream with physics and mathematics.
 
To become a pilot, the most common means is by joining an aviation training centre recognized by the Director General of Civil Aviation to learn to fly. Another option is to get selected to the flying branch of the Indian Air Force through the National Defence Academy examination conducted by the Union Public Service commission.
 
Becoming a commercial pilot is an expensive affair. First, for taking the Private Pilot Licence (PPL), a minimum sixty hours of flying experience, including twenty hours of dual flying is required, Besides clearing the theory examinations in the subjects such as air regulations, aviation meteorology, navigation, aircraft and engines and Seamanship.
 
To obtain the Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), a minimum 250 hours of flying experience (including 60 hours for the PPL) is essential, apart from clearing the Theory papers and Medical test. The Theory papers cover air regulations, aviation meteorology, air navigation, flight planning, cockpit resource management, air frames and engines (technical & general).
 
During the CPL training, the trainee should get an exposure to a range of air craft and fulfill the specified hours of solo flying, cross – country flying and height flying. More than 25 lakhs have to be spent to complete the training and take the two licences. The CPL training expenses come to around Rs. 20 lakhs. 

 
Do you love adventure and have an alert mind, the ability to work hard and face crisis with equanimity, patience, stamina, medical and physical fitness, you can think of taking a seat in the cockpit as a pilot. This profession needs a sense of responsibility, punctuality, dedication, self confidence, team spirit and communication skills and should have proficiency in English and other foreign languages.
 
The aspirant must have passed higher secondary / plus two or equivalent examination in the science stream with physics and mathematics.
 
To become a pilot, the most common means is by joining an aviation training centre recognized by the Director General of Civil Aviation to learn to fly. Another option is to get selected to the flying branch of the Indian Air Force through the National Defence Academy examination conducted by the Union Public Service commission.
 
Becoming a commercial pilot is an expensive affair. First, for taking the Private Pilot Licence (PPL), a minimum sixty hours of flying experience, including twenty hours of dual flying is required, Besides clearing the theory examinations in the subjects such as air regulations, aviation meteorology, navigation, aircraft and engines and Seamanship.
 
To obtain the Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), a minimum 250 hours of flying experience (including 60 hours for the PPL) is essential, apart from clearing the Theory papers and Medical test. The Theory papers cover air regulations, aviation meteorology, air navigation, flight planning, cockpit resource management, air frames and engines (technical & general).
 
During the CPL training, the trainee should get an exposure to a range of air craft and fulfill the specified hours of solo flying, cross – country flying and height flying. More than 25 lakhs have to be spent to complete the training and take the two licences. The CPL training expenses come to around Rs. 20 lakhs. 

The Basic qualification to get pilot training is a pass in Plus Two with Mathematics, physics and English as subjects, scoring 50% marks. A flight radio operators licence and a radio telephone licence have to be obtained during the CPL training, which takes two or three years. Selection to the PPL and CPL courses is on the basis of an entrance examination an aptitude test in subjects such as English, General Knowledge, mathematics, physics and chemistry.

IGRUA
The Indira Gandhi Rashtriya Uran Akademi (IGRUA), Raebareli, an autonomous body under the union civil aviation ministry, is a pioneering flying training institution in the country. The Akademi, which has multi engine aircraft, conducts a fifteen month training program leading to the CPL.

The training charges come to Rs. 26.5 lakhs. The admission notification will be issued every April. Selection is through an entrance test, the pilot aptitude test and an interview. The two hour entrance test, held in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Banglore, Bhopal, Lucknow and Kolkata and will have questions to test general English, Mathematics, Physics and reasoning. The candidates should have completed 17 years of age. The entry qualification is a pass in plus two with Mathematics, Physics and English scoring atleast 55% marks in physics and mathematics put together. (50% enough for those belonging to Scheduled caste & Tribes and Other Backward Classes) and pass mark in English. Medical fitness should be ensured through a medical examination.

Candidates can opt to do a B.Sc. Aviation course while training for the CPL course. There is no upper age limit for the CPL training. The Akademi shall select 125 students a year, almost 50% of them in the reservation categories. Those belonging to Scheduled Caste & Tribes get financial assistance. Visitwww.igrua.gov.in for complete details about its CPL Training.

The Rajiv Gandhi Academy for Aviation Technology in Thiruvananthapuram, a state Government institution offers PPL training (1 year with 40-60 flying hours.), PPL &CPL training combined (3 year and 200 flying hours and CPL training for those with PPL (15 months and 160 flying hours), For the CPL Admission, those who have passed plus two with minimum 50% marks and 60% in Mathematics, Physics and English taken together may apply. Those appearing for the qualification examination or awaiting result may submit applications. The candidates should be of the age of 17 or above.

Those with a degree in Mathematics or Physics or Engineering will be given a  10% weightage for selection. Good spoken English will be an added advantage. There are 15 seats. The fee of about Rs. 22.5 lakh can be paid in installments.  For the PPL training and the ground class, there are 15 seats. The flying charges of Rs. 7.19 lakh can be paid in installments.

Selection to these courses is through a three hour objective type entrance test with questions from Physics, Mathematics, English, Geogaphy and general awareness including of aviation and those testing the intelligence quotient. Candidates securing 50% marks will be called for an interview. Final selection is on the basis of the Pilot aptitude test and medical examination.  The admission notification may be expected during April / May. Visit: www.rajivgandhiacademyforaviationtechnology.org  for more details.

For getting list of DGCA approved aviation training centres / flying clubs visit: www.dgca.nic.in . The directorate general of Civil aviation will update the list of institutions based on the approval and one should ensure this approval before joining the training.

There is an acute shortage of pilots in India. Youngsters taking the CPL and acquiring further adequate flyinging experience, can look forward to a profession of pilot with attractive salaries and incentives.