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1. The Young Leaders Training Wing (YTW) has been established at OTA Chennai for
training and grooming capable and motivated soldiers aspiring to become commissioned
Officers through ACC, SCO and PC (SL) entries and prepare them to face the Service Selection
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Board (SSB) with greater confidence. These Joining Instructions lay down the guidelines and
detailed modalities to be followed by individuals while reporting at the YTW, OTA Chennai for
screening and training post selection.
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2. Aim. The aim of Young Leaders Course (YLC) at YTW is:-
4. Duration and Strength of Course. Two YLC courses of 18 weeks duration each
with a strength of 200 in-service candidates will be conducted per year at YTW. The 18 weeks
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duration of training at YLC is divided into two parts of 09 weeks each. YLC Ser No-06 will be
conducted wef 30 May 22 to 01 Oct 22. Screening for YLC-06 will be conducted from
21 May 22 to 28 May 22.
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5. Vacancies for YLC-06. The vacancies of various types of entries for YLC-06 are as
under:-
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(a) 10% additional strength will be retained as reserve for each entry in each course
and will be RTU after 14 days of course if not stepped up.
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(b) Candidates with incomplete/ improper documents will be RTU and reserves will
be stepped up.
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att/ Batch 1)
(b) 22 May 150 of ACC (Ser 125 124 of ACC 414 to 752
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22 (Sun) to 274 as per merit (Batch 1)
list att/ Batch 2)
(c) 23 May 150 of ACC (Ser 275 150 of ACC 753 to 1037
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22 (Mon) to 424 as per merit (Batch 2)
list att/ Batch 3)
(d) 24 May 150 of ACC (Ser 425 150 of ACC 1038 to 1272
22 (Tue) to 574 as per merit (Batch 3)
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list att/ Batch 4)
(e) 25 May 150 of ACC (Ser 575 150 of ACC 1274 to 1512
22 (Wed) to 724 as per merit (Batch 4)
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list att/ Batch 5)
(f) 26 May 150 of ACC (Ser 725 150 of ACC 1514 to 1723
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(b) 20 reserve candidates will be either included for YLC-06 or will be RTU after
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(c) All candidates will report on due date and at time mentioned. No late comers
or early arrivals will be entertained.
(d) All candidates will carry light bedding for the duration of screening.
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(f) Due to space and administrative constraints, RTU candidates will be dispersed
at 1500h and candidates will have to make own arrangements for onward move.
(g) Individuals who have attended YLC earlier or have been RTU earlier during the
course will not be entertained.
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S No Grading Qual Mks Remarks
(a) D More than 75%
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(b) A Between 60 to 75 %
(c) B Between 50 to 60%
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(d) C Between 40 to 50%
(e) F Less than 40%
YLC-06 will forward reasons duly signed by CO/ OC unit and countersigned by next higher
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Formation Cdr for onward submission to HQ ARTRAC and IHQ of MoD (Army), ADG AE (AE-1).
(c) Medical Certificate duly signed by unit RMOs/ MHs with details of COVID
Vaccination.
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(d) CO Certificate for the following (as per format given at Appx B attached) :-
(ii) Individual is meeting Qualitative Requirements (QR) for SSB with respect
to ACR/age criteria duly cross checked with concerned Records. Onus to ensure
trainee attends SSB post termination of course rests with units/ respective
records.
(iii) Individual has passed BPET and PPT for the previous Quarter.
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(v) Individual is not due for any Army Course/Promotion Cadre during the
period of YLC and Adverse Career Certificate duly signed by individual & CO with
respect to the same.
(vi) Individual meeting QR with respect to Tattoo policy as per IHQ of MoD
(Army) letter No 58507/Tattoos/Sel Pol/Rtg P & C dt 11 May 2015.
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(viii) Individual has completed his AME/PME due for his age group and is
carrying health record card.
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(ix) Individual has been interviewed by CO and is found fit to undergo/attend
YLC along with a pen picture of the individual in 100 words with respect to his
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performance in the unit.
(e) ADHAAR & PAN Card number along with three photocopies of each.
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(f) All documents to be carried for SSB should be brought along including updated
Field Conduct Sheet (CTC copy only). Individual attending the course will not be
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granted any leave/break for getting the same. Unit to ensure this aspect in letter and
spirit.
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(g) The candidates will be in possession of 10 copies each of passport size and stamp
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11. ACC-127 Written Entrance Exam. ACC 127 Written Entrance Exam will be
conducted approximately in 1st/ 2nd week of Aug 2022. YTW will endeavor to dispatch
candidates for the said exam and will take up case for change of exam centre for trainees to
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HQ Southern Comd HRDC-II, Bengaluru being closest exam centre to OTA Chennai.
Candidates desirous of attending the said exam will be in possession of a photo copy of the
application/ question paper demand for the said exam. Candidates will be in possession of all
documents required to be produced for the Written Entrance Exam and COs cert as per format
given at Appx C attached.
12. Trainees who are not in possession of any one of the certificate/documents
mentioned in paragraph 10 above on the day of reporting will be RTU from the Reception
Centre itself and reserves will be called for in his place.
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13. Continuation in Course. It will be the responsibility of Unit and the next higher
Formation HQ to ensure that the trainee once selected to undergo training at YTW attends the
complete course. Withdrawal from course as a norm will not be permitted post 14 days of
commencement of course except under extreme compassionate grounds and that too with the
concurrence of Unit and next higher Formation HQ.
14. Travel. Chennai is well connected by all modes of travel to include air, rail and
road. Chennai Central is a major railway station from where trains are available to all parts of
the country at adequate frequency. Chennai Airport just 3 kms from OTA and has adequate
connectivity to major cities of the country. Trainees are advised to check the train and air
schedule. Trainees will travel to Chennai under own arrangements and report directly to YTW,
OTA Chennai. Chennai Metro also connects Chennai Central and Chennai Airport to
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Naganallur Road Metro Station near OTA Chennai from 0500h to 2300h daily.
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15. All trainees while travelling and reporting for YLC will take all the COVID-19 preventive
measures during travel. Trainees are advised to wear facemask, face shield, gloves and keep
sanitizer handy to maintain proper hygiene during travel. Ensure all belongings are properly
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sanitized before leaving the place and on arrival. All trainees will have Arogya Setu
application installed with registration carried out before arrival.
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16. Candidates Reporting to YTW for Selection. Candidates qualifying as first 72
for SCO/Med (NT) and 1000 for ACC in the merit list published by ADG AE (AE-1) will report to
YTW. All candidates reporting to YTW will be screened separately as per entry and separate
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17. Actions at Reception Centre at YTW. Candidates will report directly to YTW,
OTA Chennai latest by 1400 hrs on the date given for reporting. The following actions will take
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(b) Filling up of details in Arrival Sheet. Candidates will maintain proper social
distance and follow all COVID protocols.
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(c) Checking of Identity cards and Move order as per merit list of individuals issued
by IHQ of MoD (army), ADG AE(AE-1).
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18. Screening and Selection. The candidates will be screened as per schedule
given in paragraph 6 of this Joining Instructions. All candidates reporting for the
screening will be in possession of documents, clothing and kit as mentioned in
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reduction in sanctioned training strength. Candidates once screened in and selected for training
will not be allowed to withdraw or RTU on own request after termination of 14 days of course.
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Neither will trainees be permitted to appear for promotion cadres or entrance exams. Trainees
however due to exigencies can be RTU only if the concurrence of unit duly countersigned by
next higher Formation HQ is received.
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20. Financial Penalty on Withdrawal from Course. Provision of a minimum strength
for training is a mandatory requirement as far as the English Communication Skills classes run
by the civilian vendor are concerned. Withdrawal on various grounds like attending promotion
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cadre, appearing for entrance exams and such cases will lead to reduction in training strength
and to a situation wherein the vendor will express his inability to conduct classes with reduced
strength and thus denying opportunity to other deserving trainees. In order to curb cases of
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trainees seeking withdrawal on own request post 14 days of training, there will be financial
penalty imposed on them wherein they will have to bear the balance cost of training for the
duration they are likely to miss.
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22. Dress and Turnout. All trainees will be appropriately dressed for all occasions/
functions. Breach of Dress Code will be treated as an act of indiscipline. They will adhere to
the following:-
(b) They will not walk with their hands in their pockets or holding each
other’s hands.
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(c) Trainees other than Sikhs, will be properly shaved before the first
parade and on holidays, by breakfast. Moustaches will be properly trimmed.
Hair will be kept short and properly groomed at all times.
(e) Slippers/sandals and casual dresses like bermudas, lungis, track pants
etc will not be worn in YTW/OTA premises to include ante-rooms, dining hall,
all offices, cafeteria etc, except while inside Company/ Platoon barracks.
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23. Discipline. The trainees, while undergoing training at YTW, OTA Chennai will be
governed by the Army Act. They will also be subjected to such rules and regulations, as are
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laid down from time to time by Commandant, OTA / Commander, YTW for maintaining of good
order and military discipline. Commander, YTW will be the CO of all trainees during the
training period. All trainees are advised to go through the SOPs on Code of Conduct and
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Discipline on arrival and adhere to them strictly. A certificate duly signed by CO regarding that
the individual has no red ink entries along with all punishment details will be submitted to the
YTW on being selected for the course (Ref Paragraph 10(d)(i)). Certain Do’s and Don’ts to
be adhered to by the trainees during their stay at OTA Chennai are given at Appx D.
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24. Regimental Cutting. Regimental cutting will be recovered as per instructions on
the subject.
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25. Items Not to be Carried. Candidates are advised not to carry any of the
following items with them for the training period:-
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(e) Radio sets / Television / Music System. Trainees may bring I Pods or MP3 players
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to be strictly used in the living barracks with earphones (Speakers are not allowed).
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26. Items to be Carried. Trainees will bring the following clothing/ kit while reporting
to YTW (A certificate to this effect must be signed by CO of the unit that individual is carrying
the items as given below):-
(a) Three pairs of OG uniform with all accessories and Formation Sign.
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(d) Black Shoes (Oxford pattern).
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(e) Night Dress.
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(g) One pair PT shoes as per Ordnance issued pattern.
27. There will be no issue of ordnance items/clothing during the training period. Trainees
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are advised to be self-contained for the period of training. However, certain essential items
such as mattresses, pillows, bed sheets, buckets, mugs, waste bins etc will be provided at the
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28. Trainees should cater for adequate cash (approx Rs 5000.00) to cater for certain
cuttings required for employment of mess keeper and cleaners for the trainee mess/barracks
and also for the following items that they will be required to buy on arrival at YTW to ensure
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uniformity:-
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(e) Bed sheets with pillow cover of similar colour for Coys - 02 Sets.
(f) Pair of Mufti dress (Sky Blue Shirt & Black Pant) - 02 Pairs.
(to be stitched here at YTW)
(h) Monthly cutting for Regimental Fund, civ hired Mess keepers/ laundry services/
periodical, Extra Messing.
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Note :- All items can be taken along by individuals on termination of course.
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Study Material.
29. Each trainee should be prepared to give minimum 10 power point presentations on
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following subjects:-
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(b) Regimental/unit history.
32. Amenities. OTA has following facilities within its premises which are open to all
trainees: -
(a) Banks and ATMs. Branches of State Bank of India and IDBI banks with ATMs
and an ICICI Bank ATM are within the Academy Campus.
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(c) Stores for Uniform and other Equipment / Utilities required for training.
(e) Bakery.
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(j) Cafeteria.
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(k) A Barber shop will be available in the premises of YTW.
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from time to time.
33. Medical Facilities. OTA has a MI Room inside the campus staffed by two Army
doctors, one Nursing Officer and Nursing Assistants. The Regimental Medical Officer and his
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team will provide the required medical cover to trainees. In case of serious injuries and
sickness, trainees will be referred to the MH located, three km from OTA. Trainees are
advised to carry out their med (AME/PME) before rep to YTW. No AME/PME will be
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carried out during training.
34. Leave / Breaks. There will be no mid-term break during the course keeping in view
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the COVID-19 restrictions. Trainees will not be permitted to proceed on leave except on
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extreme compassionate grounds and that too on case to case basis. A trainee missing training
for more than 14 days will be RTU.
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Army No _______________,
Rk & Name ______________________________
Attending YLC- 05
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ALAMEIN/HAJIPIR Coy
Young Leaders Training Wing
Officers Training Academy
St Thomas Mount
Chennai – 600 016.
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Communication Facilities
36. Use of Phone by Trainees. Smart Phones can be used by trainees but only in the
barracks, when off parade. However, existing Cyber Security rules will be strictly adhered to.
Carriage of mobile phones outside living barrack is not permitted. Only Airtel network works
satisfactorily inside the Aacademy.
37. Laptops. Trainees are permitted to carry their Laptops. It is advised that all trainees
should preferably be in possession of Laptop for their assignments and study. Adherence to
existing Cyber Security rules is individuals resp.
38. Internet. Internet facility (with multiple work stations) is provided within the
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campus in the English Lab.
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39. Contacting the Academy / Trainees. The Military Exchange of OTA Chennai can
be contacted at 044-22342634 / 22342636 who will further connect to the following
appointments:-
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(a) Commander YTW - 5064 (ASCON)
(b) Administrative Officer YTW - 5066 (ASCON)
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(c) Senior JCO YTW (Mobile No) - 9410563910/ 8958425538
(d) Head Clerk YTW (Mobile No) - 9562548997
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(e) CHM YTW (Mobile No) - 8699861324/ 9604811389
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42. YTW ASIGMA ID. YTW OTA CHENNAI (ADM OFFR, YTW)
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43. These joining instructions are just guidelines to suit the training and administrative
requirements (subject to change) of the trainees joining YTW for the Young Leaders Course
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Sd/- x x x x
File Ref : 10037/YTW/Trg (Maibam Ningthem)
Lt Col
YTW, OTA Chennai Adm Offr
for Cdr, YTW
06 May 2022
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Appx B
(Refers to Para 10 (d) of Joining
Instructions)
(a) The individual has no Red Ink entry/has ___ Red ink entries as follows :-
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S. No Date of Offence Offence Punishment Remarks
(i)
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(ii)
(b) The individual meets the QR for SSB wrt age and has been ‘R’ to be commissioned
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as an Officer in his ACR. The same has been verified from Records.
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(d) The individual is in possession for all items of kit as per Para 26 of the Joining
Instructions issued by YTW/ADG AE(AE-1)/MT-14 vide letter No ___________ dt _____22.
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(e) The individual is not due for any Army Course/Promotion Cadre during the period of
YLC Ser No 06. Adverse career certificate signed by the individual and duly countersigned
by me is enclosed (Att at Annx I to this Appx).
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(f) The individual is meeting QR with reference to Tattoo policy as per IHQ of MoD
(Army) letter No 58507/Tattoos/Sel Pol/Rtg P & C dt 11 May 2015.
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(g) The individual has completed his due AME / PME as per the age gp and is carrying
health record card.
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(j) The individual has been interviewed by me and is fit to undergo Young Leaders
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formation channel and individual has been interviewed by formation Commander.
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Annx I to Appx B
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represent against it at a later stage.
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2. I also give an undertaking that I will not withdraw from the Young Leaders Course if
selected to appear in entrance exams. In case I withdraw then I will bear the cost of training
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of balance portion of English Communication Skills capsule.
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WILLINGNESS TO UNDERGO YLC COURSE
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I, No______________Rank_______Name___________ of _____________(Unit) is
willing to undergo YLC Course Ser No 06 and will not withdraw my candidature during the
course duration.
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Dated : (Signature of Individual)
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Appx C
(Refers to Para 11 of Joining
Instructions)
2. The individual has applied for ACC-127 Written Entrance Exam. Application in respect of
the individual has been processed, approved in all respect and the individual is eligible to attend
the said Entrance Exam.
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3. The Centre applied for the Exam is ________________(mention formation channel upto
Comd HQ).
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4. The individual is carrying all documents required to be produced for the said Written
Entrance Exam.
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Station : (Signature of CO)
Name :
Date : Rank :
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Appx D
(Refers to Para 23 of
Joining Instructions)
DO’s
1. Trainees will be well groomed and properly turned out at all time as per orders.
2. Trainees will conduct themselves strictly in accordance with the laid down code of
conduct.
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3. Trainees will move in squads of four/six.
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4. Trainees will follow the designated route to move to Wing Mess/ Barrack/ Training area.
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5. Trainees will salute the Officers and JCOs smartly as per orders.
6. Trainees will strictly adhere to cyber security and social media instructions.
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7. Trainees will read all relevant SOPs and strictly adhere to them.
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DON’Ts
1. Trainees are strictly forbidden from interacting with GCs / LCs undergoing training at
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5. Candidates should not have tattoo engraved on any part of his body. The units to make
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