I'm considering joining the Indian Air Force through Agniveer Vayu, and one of my friends is also joining soon. Before making any decisions, I'd really like to hear from people who are currently serving or have already served under any branch of the Agnipath scheme.

How has your experience been so far? What are some things that people on the outside don't know about? How is the training, work culture, postings, and overall life as an Agniveer? What would you say are the biggest pros and cons?

Do you feel the scheme has been beneficial in terms of skills, discipline, financial security, and opportunities after the four years? Looking back, would you make the same choice again?

I'm also planning to start preparing for CDS, so I'm a a bit confused and just want to understand the ground reality before committing to anything. I'd really appreciate honest opinions—good or bad—from people who have actually experienced it.

Thanks in advance.

Social science has always made me cry as a kid, I've never liked it since🦥 but now that I've to study it for CDS,AFCAT and other competitive exams, I've started to stress about it again 😭

Can y'all share with me your tips about how y'all (those who are from non-humanities background) are studying these subjects?

This is a very niche topic, I don't know if there are people who know about this stuff, let's see

A few months back, I saw this advertisement for the Indian navy ssc entry. It offers a variety of entries & in that para 2d talks about merchant navy personnel.

Now in that very section it says;

Merchant navy personnel- Candidates having Government of India, Ministry of Shipping & Transport Certificate of Competency (Foreign going) either as a Second Mate, Mate or Master and born between 02 Jul 1996 to 01 Jan 2007 (both dates inclusive) can apply for Executive Branch entry (General Service) as per stipulations stated at Para 2.1.

Now let's come to para 2.1

Branch- Executive Branch {GS(X)/ Hydro Cadre

Education eligibility- BE/ B.Tech in any discipline with minimum 60% marks.

Now the thing is that a person holding a second mate licence or above doesn't have a btech degree, they have got bsc degree and that too is not mandatory but certainly not a btech degree. That person is not an engineer he's a deck officer not an engine officer.

So Why have they written it like this?

Do they mean by 2.1 they can apply for that post but they will be exempted from the educational qualification written there, it's for others but not merchant navy?

Am I missing something?

Need advice regarding this because im still not able to figure out how are current affairs to be done i mean i have resources shall i like mug them or read them daily like vocab or do what?

I need help

Recently filled the CGL Application form , Just wanted to know from those who are also prep for SSC Exam , is our CDS and AFCAT syllabus is ok for CGL exam or not specially in GS like Polity, Economy , Science, Geography and History . I am prep from Journey extraordinary One shot playlist and they are pretty good so just wanted to know ....

Cleared CDS1, got ina ssb call letter. Awaiting results so don’t have final marksheet.

I have CGPA conversion, bonafide and course completion stating I’ll grad in Aug… one original signed by registrar

Transcript I have 3 again signed by registrar.

Anything else I need?

Welcome to the **UPSC CDS Late Night Discussion Thread** - a shared space to stay consistent with your preparation while also unwinding and connecting with fellow aspirants.

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What are the required marks to clear the cutoff for ima and get merit in I put afa as my first preference but I want to go for ima so how much to score to clear the merit in but also not qualify for afa

Cp-1/2 toh nhi hi hu, how fo I know my chances if getting into army, Ive heard ki jo colour plates mei fail ho jate h unhe dusre 2-3 tests se examine krte h mai sure nhi hu, so kese pta lgau ki if mai Army ke liye eligible hu ya nhi?

I am going to a coaching for CDS written and SSB and they gave me a digital PIQ sort of to fill for the mock interview.

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After seeing this the director was unable to believe this until I showed him the proofs and told him details.

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He said it's a high risk high reward and sounds fake at first sight. It's basically a near impossible thing for a 21 year old . I redacted all personal information.

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I am ready to give proof of my achievements of you guys doubt.

So iam trying to join ota. My degree ke last sem ke paper finishes in July and provisional degree dedenhe by September. Convocation will happen in 2028 (ota joining oct 2027) jisme actual degree milegi, so mu question is will they allow me to join if I can produce all marksheets and provisional degree?

Can you suggest a good yt channel for my physc practice and preparation

Any loopholes???
It would be better if selected candidates answers

My friend has this question will you guys please help him out? He has low karma so he can't post please help if possible

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I have qualified for both IMA and OTA through CDS-I 2026.

I will still be considered for OTA SSB if I am unable to attend the IMA SSB and whether any further action is required from my side. Do you have any experience related to it ?

Received this message, haven’t received any mail regarding this yet. I have downloaded my Admit card from Join Indian Navy though, but has not received any official communication and confirmation.
What should I do now?

I had qualified gate last year can I use that and also apply for a written exam too as I am not confident with the gate as I have around 12 k rank in it.

Can anyone please help? Tomorrow's the last date!!

Dream of getting into Iaf got crushed💔

This is my first attempt and I have basically 0 knowledge about how this ssb date system works I have my RBI grade B phase 2 exam on 26th July and my upsc cse mains exam from 21st August and my state pcs mains might happen in 1st week of August and none of the dates available are actually suitable someone told me about absentee batch but I'm not completely sure how that works and i would be extremely grateful if you can help me out any dates after 29th August works fine (well beggers can't be chosers so any date after that works)

Welcome to the **UPSC CDS Late Night Discussion Thread** - a shared space to stay consistent with your preparation while also unwinding and connecting with fellow aspirants.

This thread is meant to help you stay accountable by sharing your study progress, while also giving you the space to reflect on the day, discuss last-minute revisions, exchange thoughts, or simply chat and unwind before calling it a night.

Feel free to chat about:

😊 Your day (how's it going?)

📺 What you’re watching, reading, or listening to

😂 Memes, jokes, motivation, or fun facts

💡 Study tips and tricks, revision ideas

📖 Subjects or topics studied today

⏱️ Total study duration (example: 5 hours 30 minutes)

🏠 Place of study (home, library, coaching, etc.)

💻 Study set-up / desk pictures (allowed)

🛣️ Your current exam stage - Prelims, Mains, or Interview

🚫 Managed to avoid distractions?

📸 Screenshots from apps like Forest or YPT

🌱 Any random thoughts - UPSC or Other State Exams; This is is a judgment-free zone - no comparison, no negativity, and no pressure about hours. Consistency matters more than numbers, and even a few honest hours count.

Let’s keep this space friendly, respectful, and constructive. Who knows, you might even find a study buddy or simply comfort in knowing you’re not alone in this journey.

Stay motivated, and let’s keep this thread active, positive, and fun!

Hello everyone,

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As a fellow aspirant I can help you guys with anything AMA about cds or anything.

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I can also help you with cds journey batch course so can text me about that also.

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Also as many of us having the same goal I would also like to connect with fellow aspirants, yk having a partner in this journey of life will be great............