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Yes, just like other defense entry exams, the Army TES has physical requirements. These are listed below:
1. The minimum required height is 157.5 cm.
2. There is a 5 cm relaxation for Gorkha, Garhwal, Northeast, and Kumaon candidates.
3. The chest should be well developed with minimum expansion after full inspiration must be 5 cm.
4. The weight must be proportional to height and age.
5. The candidates must be free from diseases like piles. There are other vision, hearing, teeth, etc. Requirements as stated on the official website of the Indian Army. To avoid problems later on, you can check all the requirements and get medically tested before the actual medical test.

To get selected for Army TES, you need to score well in 12th grade and clear JEE Mains. These two stages will last about a year if you passed JEE Mains in your first attempt immediately after 12th grade exams. Following which, you need to apply online for TES with your scores. You will receive a call for a SSB interview and medical exam based on your application. You need at least three months of practice to get ready for this stage. It is not a six-month process like other defense exams. You will be called for SSB on the designated board as soon as the applications are shortlisted. The SSB interview lasts for five days, with various tests to determine suitability for the army taking place each day. As a result, it will take you at least two or three months to prepare for the SSB and one year to achieve the required 60% on the JEE Main and 12th grade exams.

The salary of an assistant executive engineer at ONGC is
Initial Basic pay: INR 24900
Dearness Allowance (DA): 100.3 percent of Basic pay
House Rent Allowance (HRA): 30 percent of Basic pay
Perks and Allowances: 47 percent of Basic pay
Hard duty + Shift allowance + Mining allowance: 52 percent
Total pay: 329.3 I. e. INR 81,992
CMRE (traveling): INR 9,545 per month
Uniform Allowance: INR 84,000 per year I. e. INR 7,000 per month ( it comes in every 3rd salary )
Total salary: INR 98,537
Deductions: PF, Pension Fund, IT, and Sahyog Fund. Expect INR 1.25 to INR 1.5 lacs in taxes. PF: INR 6k per month
Pension fund: INR 7k per month
Sahyog fund: INR 1550 per month. Other than this we get performance-related pay, you got 25 to 35 percent of your annual basic pay as a bonus which is approximately INR 1,05,000. Mobile bills: INR 1000 per month and INR 700 for data cards, INR 1700 in total. INR 1,25,000 for furniture for a period of 7 years. INR 65,000 for a laptop for 4 years. INR 13000 for mobile for 3 years. INR 8000 for spectacles for 2 year period. INR 5000 for buying a briefcase in a 2-year period. Up to INR 15000 per year as your car insurance. Medical facilities are free for you and your dependents. A lot many hospitals are paneled under the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation in various cities. Either you can take a credit note from the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation medical section and go to a hospital or go to the hospital directly and claim the amount through the Oil and Natural Gas Corporation. Big hospitals like Leela etc. Are available.

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.

No, you cannot join the Army TES via the NCC. The NCC entry is different from TES, and it is a short-service commission unlike TES, which entitles officers to permanent commissions. To join TES, you need to appear in the JEE Mains and have more than 60% in the 12th grade. Also, you must have taken Physics Chemistry and math in the 12th grade. Based on your application, you will be directly called for SSB. The NCC entry officers are also called for SSB directly, but they get SSC in various units. The TES is for technical entry in engineering-related army units. Hence, you need to apply for NCC special entry with your NCC Certificate but you are not eligible for TES with your NCC Certificate alone.

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.

1- Junior Engineers come under Group C for very freshers having a pay scale of INR 9400 to INR 34800 Grade Pay 4600 and after 3 years of working you will be in Group B but the post will be the same I. e. SSE, the only difference will be in the pay scale incremented by 12 percent.
2- It just sounds good SSE but here nothing has to do about Engineering. The person recruited for these posts only to supervise the technicians (e. g Fitter, Electricians, turners, etc. ). To do work properly, so it is a must that the person supervising has a background of Technical knowledge Of various engineering Departments so named Section Engineering.
3- Promotions in this field is based on Seniority so it can't be guaranteed that you will be promoted just after the 3 years of joining, which usually happens in railways job for the Indian Engineering Service. Promotion could take 5 to 6 years to be a senior in the department and about 10 years to come out from Group B.
4- Indian Engineering Service is a gazetted post. A section engineer needs to spend 10 years to reach these posts having conditions of Seniority in their Department.
5- Indian Engineering Service post does not have any close identities with the freshers of SSE.
6- JE junior engineer cant be promoted to the post of IES throughout his whole career. JE could only be up to SSE or A very senior in a department or Section but no further.
8- Pay Scale-
For SSE: INR 9,400 to INR 34,800
basic pay: INR 9400 having 4600 Grade pay equals INR 14,000 in total basic. DA of basic: 119 percent I. e INR 16,660
HRA: 30 percent of basics for metros cities I. e. INR 4200
TA: for BIKE- 8 rs/km or for CAR- 16rs/km and there are many depends on the performance of individuals like Over time, Night shift allowance, Leave, Gratitude, Risk, etc. Many are there. Total: INR 14000+ INR 16660+ INR 4200+ INR 3000 TA+ INR 2500 - INR 40,300 or usually INR 38000 to INR 39000 (based on the 6th pay commission).
9- Perks: Own a quarter B types, Medicals for self and Dependents, free 1st class Pass for railways travel in a particular route (including Rajdhani, Satabdi, Toronto) 3 in a year for 4 months each, free schooling for children, free clubs, etc. Within Township Not in Open Line. I hope this will help you.

The Army TES requires you to score well in 12th grade and JEE Mains to get shortlisted for the SSB stage. The tips for clearing TES are as follows:
1. Focus on academics, as you need to score higher than 60% in PCM subjects in 12th grade.
2. Thereafter, you need to appear in the JEE Mains exam as mandated in the latest notification.
3. Clearing this exam and improving your academic score will help you get shortlisted for the SSB stage easily.
4. To clear SSB, you need to understand the process, as books will not be much use at this stage.
5. Get involved in some activities, like sports, that will help you stay fit.
6. Take part in mock SSBs to prepare for each test in the real SSB.
7. Take the help of selected officers and a mentor to prepare your unique approach for SSB.
8. Be part of team-building exercises to prepare yourself for group tasks.
9. Have good knowledge of your background and be aware of events happening around you.
10. You need to look confident and stay calm during the whole process; hence, start practicing it from the day you apply for TES.

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.

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.

A list of top Railways Exams are listed below;
1- RRB JE Exam
Salary: The salary of a Junior Engineer in railways comes under the Pay Scale-2. As per the Pay Scale, the basic salary varies from INR 9300 to INR 34500 with a grade pay of 4200.
2- RRB NTPC Exam
Salary: The salary of an applicant who gets recruited through the RRB NTPC exam varies according to the post. Generally, the salary of an applicant varies from INR 5200 to INR 9300 (excluding allowances).
3- RRB ALP
Salary: An RRB ALP employee is entitled to a salary of INR 19,900 along with various allowances which include DA (Dearness Allowance), HRA (House Rent Allowance), TA (Transport Allowance), RA (Running Allowance), New Pension Scheme, and many more.
4- RRB Group D
Salary: The salary of an applicant who gets recruited through the RRB Group D exam varies according to the relevant post to which candidates get appointed. The salary varies from INR 21,000 to INR 1,59,000. Also, there are allowances given to the employees such as Daily Allowance, DA, HRA, TA, Conveyance Allowance, Overtime Allowance, etc.
5- RPF Constable Exam
Salary: RPF Constable grade pay is INR 2000 and the basic pay is INR 21,700.
6- RPF SI Exam
Salary: The salary of the employees who clear the RPF SI exam is INR 35,000. Also, there are numerous allowances given to the applicant such as Medical facilities, Provident Fund, Pension, Education assistance, Traveling and transfer allowance, Gratuity, and more.
7- RITES Recruitment
Salary: The average RITES salary ranges from approximately INR 1.4 LPA for a Graduate Apprenticeship Trainee to INR 38.5 LPA for an Additional General Manager.
8- RRB Paramedical Recruitment
Salary:
1- Dietician, Staff Nurse: INR 44,900 Level 7 CPC Pay Scale
2- Dental Hygienist, Dialysis Technician, Extension Educator, Health and Malaria Inspector Grade-III, Lab Superintendent Grade-III, Perfusionist, Physiothe-Rapist: INR 35400 Level 6 CPC Pay Scale
3- Pharmacist Grade-III, Radiographer, Speech Therapist: INR 29200 Level 5 CPC Pay Scale
4- Optometrist, Egg Technician, Lady Health Visitor: INR 25500 Level 4 CPC Pay Scale
5- Lab Assistant Grade IIRC: INR 21700 Level 3 CPC Pay Scale.

A list of best books for railway exams that is listed below;
1- Arithmetic Mathematics by R. S Aggarwal
2- Traffic Apprentice Editorial board by Pratiyogita Darpan
3- Upkar Railway Recruitment Board Examination by Khanna & Verma
4- Quicker reasoning test by Upkar Publication
5- Reasoning test by R. S. Aggarwal
6- Railway Recruitment Board Exam by Upkar Publication
7- Verbal & nonverbal Reasoning by R. S. Aggarwal
8- English Grammar by Wren and Martin
9- 15 Practice Sets Indian Railways JE Recruitment Exam by Arihant Experts
10- Indian Railways Group D Recruitment Exam Guide by RPH Editorial Board
11-RRB Technical Exam by Dr. Chandresh Agrawal
12- Railway Psychological Test English by Kiran Prakashan
13- Objective General Science by Expert Compilations
14- RRB Technical (Electrical Engineering) by Dr. Chandresh Agrawal
15- Practice Workbook: Indian Railway Group-D Recruitment Exam by Arihant Experts
16- Railway Mechanical Engineering PWB English by Kiran Prakashan
17- RRB Railway Recruitment Board Technical by CBH Editorial Board
18- Indian Railways Assistant Loco Pilot Exam by Odisha Experts
19- Railway Psychological Test with 190 Sets by Kiran Prakashan
I hope this will help you.

The TET exam in Andhra Pradesh is held to recruit primary and upper primary teachers for the state government. The following tips may help you crack the Andhra Pradesh TET:
1. Go through the complete syllabus of APTET as per the paper you are giving.
2. This will help you select books for specific subjects and limit your resources.
3. You need to develop a subject-specific study plan along with a strategy for the next Andhra Pradesh TET paper.
4. Child development and pedagogy are critical, and CTET-level books can help you with both.
5. For mathematics, you need to focus on the practice of concepts and memorize formulas.
6. Review the previous year's APTET question paper to make a list of key concepts.
7. You have to practice mock exams in exam-like conditions to improve your accuracy. Stick to your timetable and keep revising to score high in the Andhra Pradesh TET.

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.