TARGET DEFENCE ACADEMY APPENDIX-I

(The Scheme and Syllabus of Examination)

A. SCHEME OF EXAMINATION

1. The subjects of the written examination, the time allowed and

the maximum marks allotted to each subject will be as follows:—

Subject Code Duration Maximum

Marks
Mathematics 01 2½ Hours 300
General Ability Test 02 2½ Hours 600

Total 900
SSB Test/Interview: 900

2. THE PAPERS IN ALL THE SUBJECTS WILL CONSIST OF

OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS ONLY. THE QUESTION PAPERS
(TEST BOOKLETS) OF MATHEMATICS AND PART “B” OF
GENERAL ABILITY TEST WILL BE SET BILINGUALLY IN HINDI AS
WELL AS ENGLISH.

3. In the question papers, wherever necessary, questions

involving the metric system of Weights and Measures only will be
set.

4. Candidates must write the papers in their own hand. In no

circumstances will they be allowed the help of a scribe to write
answers for them.

5. The Commission have discretion to fix qualifying marks in

any or all the subjects at the examination.

6. The candidates are not permitted to use calculator or

Mathematical or logarithmic table for answering objective type
papers (Test Booklets). They should not therefore, bring the same
inside the Examination Hall.
B. SYLLABUS OF THE EXAMINATION

PAPER-I
MATHEMATICS
(Code No. 01)
(Maximum Marks-300)
1. ALGEBRA

Concept of set, operations on sets, Venn diagrams.

De Morgan laws, Cartesian product, relation, equivalence relation.

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 Representation of real numbers on a line. Complex
numbers—basic properties, modulus, argument, cube roots of
unity. Binary system of numbers. Conversion of a number in
decimal system to binary system and vice-versa. Arithmetic,
Geometric and Harmonic progressions. Quadratic equations with
real coefficients. Solution of linear inequations of two variables by
graphs. Permutation and Combination. Binomial theorem and its
applications. Logarithms and their applications.

2. MATRICES AND DETERMINANTS :

Types of matrices, operations on matrices. Determinant of a

matrix, basic properties of determinants. Adjoint and inverse of a
square matrix, Applications-Solution of a system of linear
equations in two or three unknowns by Cramer’s rule and by
Matrix Method.

3. TRIGONOMETRY :

Angles and their measures in degrees and in radians.

Trigonometrical ratios. Trigonometric identities Sum and difference
formulae. Multiple and Sub-multiple angles. Inverse trigonometric
functions. Applications-Height and distance, properties of
triangles.

4. ANALYTICAL GEOMETRY OF TWO AND THREE DIMENSIONS:

Rectangular Cartesian Coordinate system. Distance formula.

Equation of a line in various forms. Angle between two lines.
Distance of a point from a line. Equation of a circle in standard
and in general form. Standard forms of parabola, ellipse and
hyperbola. Eccentricity and axis of a conic. Point in a three
dimensional space, distance between two points. Direction Cosines
and direction ratios. Equation two points. Direction Cosines and
direction ratios. Equation of a plane and a line in various forms.
Angle between two lines and angle between two planes. Equation
of a sphere.

5. DIFFERENTIAL CALCULUS :

Concept of a real valued function–domain, range and

graph of a function. Composite functions, one to one, onto and
inverse functions. Notion of limit, Standard limits—examples.
Continuity of functions—examples, algebraic operations on
continuous functions. Derivative of function at a point, geometrical
and physical interpretation of a derivative—applications.
Derivatives of sum, product and quotient of functions, derivative of
a function with respect to another function, derivative of a
composite function. Second order derivatives. Increasing and
decreasing functions. Application of derivatives in problems of
maxima and minima.

6. INTEGRAL CALCULUS AND DIFFERENTIAL EQUATIONS :

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 Integration as inverse of differentiation, integration by
substitution and by parts, standard integrals involving algebraic
expressions, trigonometric, exponential and hyperbolic functions.
Evaluation of definite integrals—determination of areas of plane
regions bounded by curves—applications.

Definition of order and degree of a differential equation,

formation of a differential equation by examples. General and
particular solution of a differential equations, solution of first order
and first degree differential equations of various types—examples.
Application in problems of growth and decay.
7. VECTOR ALGEBRA :

Vectors in two and three dimensions, magnitude and

direction of a vector. Unit and null vectors, addition of vectors,
scalar multiplication of a vector, scalar product or dot product of
two vectors. Vector product or cross product of two vectors.
Applications—work done by a force and moment of a force and in
geometrical problems.

8. STATISTICS AND PROBABILITY :

Statistics : Classification of data, Frequency distribution,

cumulative frequency distribution—examples. Graphical
representation—Histogram, Pie Chart, frequency polygon—
examples. Measures of Central tendency—Mean, median and
mode. Variance and standard deviation—determination and
comparison. Correlation and regression.

Probability : Random experiment, outcomes and associated

sample space, events, mutually exclusive and exhaustive events,
impossible and certain events. Union and Intersection of events.
Complementary, elementary and composite events. Definition of
probability—classical and statistical—examples. Elementary
theorems on probability—simple problems. Conditional probability,
Bayes’ theorem—simple problems. Random variable as function on
a sample space. Binomial distribution, examples of random
experiments giving rise to Binominal distribution.

PAPER-II
GENERAL ABILITY TEST
(Code No. 02)
(Maximum Marks—600)
Part ‘A’—ENGLISH (Maximum Marks—200)
The question paper in English will be designed to test the
candidate’s understanding of English and workman like use of
words. The syllabus covers various aspects like : Grammar and
usage, vocabulary, comprehension and cohesion in extended text
to test the candidate’s proficiency in English.

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 Part ‘B’—GENERAL KNOWLEDGE (Maximum Marks—400)

The question paper on General Knowledge will broadly

cover the subjects : Physics, Chemistry, General Science, Social
Studies, Geography and Current Events.
- The syllabus given below is designed to indicate the scope of these
subjects included in this paper. The topics mentioned are not to be
regarded as exhaustive and questions on topics of similar nature
not specifically mentioned in the syllabus may also be asked.
Candidate’s answers are expected to show their knowledge and
intelligent understanding of the subject.
Section ‘A’ (Physics)

Physical Properties and States of Matter, Mass, Weight,

Volume, Density and Specific Gravity, Principle of Archimedes,
Pressure Barometer.
Motion of objects, Velocity and Acceleration, Newton’s
Laws of Motion, Force and Momentum, Parallelogram of Forces,
Stability and Equilibrium of bodies, Gravitation, elementary ideas
of work, Power and Energy. Effects of Heat, Measurement of
Temperature and Heat, change of State and Latent Heat, Modes of
transference of Heat. Sound waves and their properties, Simple
musical instruments. Rectilinear propagation of Light, Reflection
and refraction. Spherical mirrors and Lenses, Human Eye.
Natural and Artificial Magnets, Properties of a Magnet,
Earth as a Magnet.
Static and Current Electricity, conductors and Non-
conductors, Ohm’s Law, Simple Electrical Circuits, Heating,
Lighting and Magnetic effects of Current, Measurement of
Electrical Power, Primary and Secondary Cells, Use of X-Rays.
General Principles in the working of the following:
Simple Pendulum, Simple Pulleys, Siphon, Levers,
Balloon, Pumps, Hydrometer, Pressure Cooker, Thermos Flask,
Gramophone, Telegraphs, Telephone, Periscope, Telescope,
Microscope, Mariner’s Compass; Lightening Conductors, Safety
Fuses.

Section ‘B’ (Chemistry)

Physical and Chemical changes. Elements, Mixtures

and Compounds, Symbols, Formulae and simple Chemical
Equations, Law of Chemical Combination (excluding problems).
Properties of Air and Water.

Preparation and Properties of Hydrogen, Oxygen,

Nitrogen and Carbondioxide, Oxidation and Reduction. Acids,
bases and salts. Carbon—different forms. Fertilizers—Natural and
Artificial. Material used in the preparation of substances like Soap,
Glass, Ink, Paper, Cement, Paints, Safety Matches and Gun-
Powder. Elementary ideas about the structure of Atom, Atomic
Equivalent and Molecular Weights, Valency.
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 Section ‘C’ (General Science)

Difference between the living and non-living. Basis of Life—Cells,

Protoplasms and Tissues. Growth and Reproduction in Plants and
Animals.
Elementary knowledge of Human Body and its important organs.
Common Epidemics, their causes and prevention.

Food—Source of Energy for man. Constituents of food, Balanced

Diet. The Solar System—Meteors and Comets, Eclipses.
Achievements of Eminent Scientists.

Section ‘D’ (History, Freedom Movement etc.)

A broad survey of Indian History, with emphasis on Culture and

Civilisation.
Freedom Movement in India. Elementary study of Indian
Constitution and Administration. Elementary knowledge of Five
Year Plans of India. Panchayati Raj, Co-operatives and Community
Development. Bhoodan, Sarvodaya, National Integration and
Welfare State, Basic Teachings of Mahatma Gandhi.
Forces shaping the modern world; Renaissance, Exploration
and Discovery; War of American Independence. French Revolution,
Industrial Revolution and Russian Revolution. Impact of Science
and Technology on Society. Concept of one World, United Nations,
Panchsheel, Democracy, Socialism and Communism. Role of India
in the present world.

Section ‘E’ (Geography)

The Earth, its shape and size. Lattitudes and Longitudes,

Concept of time. International Date Line. Movements of Earth and
their effects. Origin of Earth. Rocks and their
classification; Weathering—Mechanical and Chemical,
Earthquakes and Volcanoes. Ocean Currents and Tides
Atmosphere and its composition; Temperature and Atmospheric
Pressure, Planetary Winds, Cyclones and Anti-cyclones; Humidity;
Condensation and Precipitation; Types of Climate, Major Natural
regions of the World. Regional Geography of India—Climate,
Natural vegetation. Mineral and Power resources; location and
distribution of agricultural and Industrial activities. Important Sea
ports and main sea, land and air routes of India. Main items of
Imports and Exports of India.

Section ‘F’ (Current Events)

Knowledge of Important events that have happened in

India in the recent years. Current important world events.
Prominent personalities—both Indian and International including
those connected with cultural activities and sports.
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 NOTE : Out of maximum marks assigned to part ‘B’ of this paper,
questions on Sections ‘A’, ‘B’, ‘C’, ‘D’, ‘E’ and ‘F’ will carry
approximately 25%, 15%, 10%, 20%, 20% and 10% weightages
respectively.

Intelligence and Personality Test

The SSB procedure consists of two stage Selection process

- stage I and stage II. Only those candidates who clear the stage I
are permitted to appear for stage II. The details are :

(a) Stage I comprises of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests are

Picture Perception * Description Test (PP&DT). The candidates
will be shortlisted based on combination of performance in OIR
Test and PP&DT.

(b) Stage II Comprises of Interview, Group Testing Officer Tasks,

Psychology Tests and the Conference. These tests are conducted
over 4 days. The details of these tests are given on the website
joinindianarmy.nic.in.

The personality of a candidate is assessed by three

different assessors viz. The Interviewing Officer (IO), Group
Testing Officer (GTO) and the Psychologist. There are no separate
weightage for each test. The mks are allotted by assessors only
after taking into consideration the performance of the candidate
holistically in all the test. In addition, marks for Conference are
also allotted based on the initial performance of the Candidate in
the three techniques and decision of the Board. All these have
equal weightage.

The various tests of IO, GTO and Psych are designed to

bring out the presence/absence of Officer Like Qualities and their
trainability in a candidate. Accordingly candidates are
Recommended or Not Recommended at the SSB.

APPENDIX–II (A)

INSTRUCTIONS TO THE CANDIDATES FOR FILLING ONLINE

APPLICATION

Candidates are required to apply online by using the website

upsconline.nic.in .

Salient Features of the Online Applications Form are given

hereunder:

 Detailed instructions for filling up Online Applications are

available on the above mentioned website.
 Candidates will be required to complete the Online Application
form containing two stages viz. Part I and Part II.
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