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SERVICE PREPARATORY INSTITUTE, AURANGABAD
GOLDEN OPPORTUNITY FOR MAHARASHTRA YOUTH TO JOIN DEFENCE SERVICES IN
OFFICER CADRE
2) ELIGIBILITY
Male candidates domiciled in MAHARASHTRA age between 14 to 16 ½ years are eligible. They
should have secured minimum 60% marks in examinations of 7th, 8th and 9th standards and
appearing for 10th.
3) PHYSICAL STANDARD
Candidate should have minimum (i) Height : 157 cms (ii) Weight : 43 kg
(III) Chest with expansion : 79 cms and without expansion : 74 cms.
(IV) Eye sight Normal, No colour Blindness.
5) PROSPECTUS
Desirous candidates should obtain PROSPECTUS, APPLICATION FORM and specimen QUESTION
PAPER only by remitting Nationalized Bank of Rupees 400/- only payable to DIRECTOR, SPI,
AURANGABAD. Services Preparatory Institute, CIDCO N-12, Sector, AURANGABAD – 431003
cash/cheque / money order / postal orders are not acceptable.
6) LAST DATE
Completed APPLICATION in all respect should reach SPI latest by 15th February of academic year.
SPI – PRAYER
1. Introduction
The SPI was established at Aurangabad in 1977 by the Government of Maharashtra to prepare
eligible Maharashtrian youths (boys) to join the Officer Cadre of the Defence Services. The
Institute provides personalized coaching, tuition and guidance to the students to prepare them
for the UPSC (NDA) written entrance examination. The training (routine) and the curriculum at
the SPI is formulated in such a way that by following the same, they are automatically prepared
to appear before the Services Selection Board (SSB) and interview.
2. Location
The Services Preparatory Institute (SPI) is located at AURANGABAD in a neat and compact 12
acre campus. The Institute is adjacent to the TV centre and hebind the Taj Residency Hotel.
3. Aim
The aim of SPI is to prepare the cadets to appear for the competitive examination of UPSC
(NDA), SSB interview and to build their physical and mental abilities which are required to
become an officer in the Defence Services.
4. Organization
The SPI is headed by the Director who is a retired Brigadier / Colonel or its equivalent of the
Armed Forces. The institute comes directly under the Government of Maharashtra, General
Administration Department (Desk – 28).
Its policy matter, technical guidance and selection procedure are personally monitored by the
governing Body which comprises the following :
5. Training
College Education On admission to SPI, cadets enrolled are in the Government College of
Arts and Science, Aurangabad, where they study in XI and XII std. in the Science stream.
7. SPI Terms
The academic year is divided in to two terms as follows :
Actual dates are adjusted with the schedule prepared by the Government College Aurangabad.
8. Admission Eligibility
(a) Domicile : Any Maharashtrian boy and even others (Domicile Certificate is
required to be produced at the time of admission) are eligible for admission.
(b) Reservation : There are no reservations of any kind based on caste, class or
community and religion.
(c) Age Limits : The candidate must be born within the dates mentioned in the
Advertisement published every year. Candidate should have attained the age of
14 years and 6 months and must not be over 16 ½ years of age on 1st July at
the time of admission. (Only male candidates can apply).
(d) Educational Qualification : Candidates studying in Xth standard (SSC) with
English, Physics, Chemistry and Mathematics subjects are eligible, subject to
securing a minimum of 60% marks in SSC Examination. The candidate should
have also secured minimum of 60% marks in VIIth, VIIIth IXth standard
examinations.
9. Application Form
(a) The application Form and Candidates Hall Ticket is given at Appendix “D”. Only
Original application forms will be accepted.
(b) Last date for submission of completed application form is 15th February every
year.
(c) Three self addressed envelops size 28cms x 12 cms, (without postage stamps)
are required to be attached with the Application Form.
(B) Selected candidates will have to produce a “Medical Fitness Certificate” signed by a
qualified Registered Medical practitioner at the time of joining SPI. Its proforma will be
issued with the Joining Instructions after selection.
a) Entrance Examination :
(i) On receipt of the application forms, eligible candidates will be called to appear in
Entrance Examination to be held in the month of March / April every year at Nagpur,
Pune, Kolhapur and Aurangabad centre. Exact date and place will be intimated in their
Hall Ticket.
(ii) In the Entrance Examination, the candidate will be required to appear for an
‘Objective-type Multiple Choice’ Written Test which is based on the Xth standard syllabus
of Maharashtra Board including General Knowledge. This Written Test is conducted only in
English Language. (The candidates from Marathi medium, are advised to get acquainted /
familiar with the English terms in Mathematics and Science).
b) IQ Test
The candidates who qualify in the Written Test by securing a minimum 60 marks will then
appear in IQ Test immediately after declaration of the result of the Written Test. This
test is conducted by the Staff of Vocational Guidance Bureau, Govt. of Maharashtra.
c) Oral Interview
The candidates who qualify in the Written Test, are interviewed by the Interviewing Board
/ Selection Committee. The interview includes Intelligence Test, Personality Test, General
Awareness of the candidate and knowledge of Current Affairs. The Interview is conducted
in English and the candidates are expected to communicate in simple English. The
interviews are conducted over one / two days subsequent to the written Test.
d) Syllabus
The detailed syllabus of written test and other information for candidate, is given at
Appendix ‘B’.
17. Accommodation
The cadets are accommodated in comfortable rooms (2 to 3 cadets per room) and are provided
with the following :
(a) Furniture : Bed, Writing Teble, a Chair, a Cupboard and
a Locker for books.
(b) Electric fittings : Ceiling fan and tube-lights.
(c ) Linen and bedding : Mattress and pillow.
20. Medical
A doctor attends sick report twice a week. In case of erious cases, cadets are referred to ‘Sant
Ekanath Hospital’, which is being run by Dr. AB Kadethankar, MD (Ex Major of Army Medical
Corps). Treatment expenditure at the Hospital is to be borne by the parents.
21. Discipline
Military form of discipline is expected to be maintained at SPI all times and in all activities.
Stress is laid on every cadet for maintaining a high standard of personal turn out and conduct
in and outside the campus.
22. Insurance
All cadets are covered by the under mentioned Insurance Policies. Its premia are to be paid by
the parents. The details of policies are as follows:
Types of Policies: -
(a) Mediclaim Policy
(b) Accident Policy.
28. Library
The SPI has its own well equipped Library holding good collection of book on various subjects.
Withdrawal
The Director, SPI has the authority to rusticate any cadet and withdraw his name from the roll
on any of the following grounds:
(a) Remains ill for a long period and is considered physically unfit to carry on with
the daily routine of the Institute.
(b) Consistently fails to secure a minimum of 60% marks in SPI or college tests /
examinations.
(c) Fails to maintain SPI discipline.
(d) Consistently unable to adjust himself with the pattern of SPI and unable to get
benefit from the training imparted.
(e) If his presence and influence in the SPI hostel is considered harmful to other
cadets.
(f) If Boarding Charges, Fees and other dues are not paid in time by the parents.
30. Conclusion
The service Peparatory Institute established at Aurangabad is intended to impart training to
achieve an all round development of the young Maharshtrian cadets admitted to it, while
pursuing their academic studies in the college. The cadets develop OLQ (Officers Like Qualities)
by undergoing special instructions given to them during their stay at SPI. This helps in
achieving good results in UPSC (Union Public Service Commission) Entrance Examination and
SSB (Services Selection Board) Interview to join NDA or any other Defence Services as a
Commissioned Officer.
Appendix ‘A’
(Refers to para 16 of the Prospectus)
DAILY ROUTINE
Appendix ‘B’
(Refers to para 12 (d) of the Prospectus)
SERVICES PREPARATORY INSTITUTE, AURANGABAD
SYLLABUS FOR SPI ENTRANCE EXAMINATION
The SPI Entrance Examination I based on the syllabus of Xth Class of SSC Board (Maharshtra). The
time allowed for the examination is Two Hours. The subjectwise allotment of marks and the syllabus
for the examination is given below : -
1 English 20 20
2 Mathematics 30 30
a) Arithmetic
b) Algebra
c) Geometry
d) Trigonometry
3 Science
a) Physics 8 8
b) Chemistry 8 8
c) General Science & Biology 8 8
4 History and Citizenship 8 8
5 Geography 6 6
6 Economics 6 6
7 General Knowledge & Current 6 6
Affairs
Total 100 100
SYLLABUS
1) English
a. Spotting Erros
b. Sentence improvement
c. Vocabulary (i) Synonyms (ii) Antonym
d. Comprehension
e. Selecting words
f. Word Building
g. Reconstructing passage
h. Idioms and phrases
2) MATHEMATICS
(a) Arithmetic : Determinant, Rational Numbers and Expressions, Sets and Surd, Number
System and Arithmetic Progression. HCF, LCM, Percentage, Average, Time Work and
Distance, Interests.
(b) Algebra : Ratio and Proportion, Graphs, Simultaneous and Liner Equations, Quadratic
Equations, Factorization and Statistics.
(c) Trigonometry : Trigonometrically Ratios, Trigonometrically Ratios of Angle 00, 300,
450, 600 and 900 Heights and Distances.
(d) Geometry : Similarity, Pythagoras Theorems, Circles, Chords and Tangents, Area of a
Circle, Geometrical Constructions, Area, Surface area and volume computing.
5) HISTORY AND CIVICS : The first and second world wars, British Power in India, Social
Renaissance, Rise of Mass Movements, Civil Dis-obedience and Quit India Movement,
Independence and India after Independence. The Union Legislature, Executives and Judiciary.
Local Govenments, Panchayati Raj, Indian Democracy and its Foreign policy.
6) GEOGRAPHY : India – location, Physical divisions, Climate, Weather, Mineral, Power and
Animal resources, Transport and Communications, Trade and Population.
3) METHOD OF ANSWERING :
In the Answer Sheet, numbers of the questions from 1 to 99 have been printed. Against each
question, brackets (A), (B), (C), (D) are printed. After reading each question in the Test
Booklet, the candidate has to decide which of the answers is correct or the best one and then
he has to mark the respective circle by blackening it by a soft pencil only as shown below :
Q. 1 (A) (B) (C) (D)
4) IMPORTANT POINTS :
(a) Candidate should bring and use only good quality HB Pencil for blackening brackets for
answering the questions.
(b) Candidate should not fold his answer sheet.
(c) He should check the Test Booklet, its serial number which is given on the top at right
hand corner.
5) INSTRUCTIONS TO CANDIDATES
Candidates are required to fill up information asked in the Answer Sheet with a pen. On
receipt of the Test Booklet, the candidates must ensure that it bears the Serial Number. If it
is un-numbered, then get it changed. Do not open the Test Booklet until it is allowed by the
Supervisor.
6) RESULT :
The result of Written Test is declared within three hours after completion of the Test. List of
successful candidates is displayed on the notice board and only qualified candidates i.e. those
who have secured a minimum of 60 marks in written test are called for IQ test.
7) ORAL INTERVIEW :
Generally the Oral Interview is conducted on the next day following the day of the written
test. Instructions in this regard are given to the candidates accordingly after the IQ test.
Appendix ‘C’
(Refers to para 14 of the Prospectus)
(Form of Agreement to be executed by the parent / guardian of a student selected for admission to
Services Preparatory Institute, Aurangabad, for a regular course of instruction).
AGREEMENT
This agreement made at (Place) ……………………… on the (date) ……… day of (month) ……………. Two
Thousand (year) …………… between Shri / Smt (Father/Parents name) ……………………………………………….
Resident of village ……………………. Post Office ……………………. Tahasil ………………………. District
……………………………. Hereinafter referred to as the “Guarantor” (which expression shall, unless
executed by or it be repugnant to the context or meaning thereof, be deemed to include his heirs,
executors, administrators and legal representatives) on the One part and the GOVERNER OF
MAHARSHTRA exercising the executive power of the government of the state of Maharashtra
(hereinafter referred to as the “Government” which expression shall, unless excluded by or it be
repugnant to the context or meaning thereof be deemed to include his successors in office) of the
other part.
WHEREAS on the application made by ……………………………………… (name of the student) (hereinafter
referred to as the “student”) who is a minor son / ward of the Guarantor, has been selected for
admission to the Services Preparatory Institute, Aurangabad a Government Training Institute
(constituted under Government Resolution, General Administration Department, No. SSB-
th
2076/7890XXIII, dated 17 January 1977) hereinafter referred to as the “Institute” for receiving
training for the competitive examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission for
admission to Defence Services Training Establishments (hereinafter referred to as “the said
Training”) on the terms and conditions hereinafter appearing.
AND WHEREAS prior to execution of these presents the guarantor has paid a sum of Rs. 3000/-
(Rupees Three Thousand only) / Rs. 1500/- (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred only) in cash to the
Institute as and by way of security for due observance and performance by the Student of the terms
and conditions of this agreement (receipt whereof the Institute both hereby admits and
acknowledges).
NOW THIS AGREEMENT WITNESSED AND IT IS HEREBY AGREED BY AND BETWEEN THE
PARTIES HERE TO AS FOLLOWS : -
1) In consideration of the Institute having agreed to admit the student in the Institute for the
purpose of the said Training, the guarantor both hereby covenant with the Government
and agrees that :
(a) The Student shall regularly attend the said Training and other activities connected
therewith or as a part of the said Training and shall also appear for the extra training
classes, tests, examinations, practicals etc. which may be conducted by the Institute
from time to time.
(b) The Student shall regularly attend in addition to the normal training classes, extra
coaching classes in specific prescribed subject at the Institute outside his regular
periods and complete the said Training.
(c) The Student shall duly observe and comply with the Rules and Regulations of the
Institute.
(d) The Student shall pay regularly and promptly whether called upon to do so or not, all
the prescribed fees of the Institute from time to time.
(e) Upon satisfactorily completing the said Training the Student shall appear for the
competitive examinations conducted by the Union Public Service Commission
(hereinafter referred to as “UPSC”) for admission to the Defence Services Institute.
(f) The Student shall strive and make sincere efforts to pass the aforesaid defence entry
examinations conducted by the UPSC.
(g) After selection by UPSC, the Student shall appear for the interview conducted by any
of the Services Selection Boards. Upon successfully passing in the interview, the
Student shall appear before the respective Medical Board and thus strive hard for
placement in the Merit List to join the National Defence Academy, Khadakwasla, Pune,
for which the student is selected.
2) (a) The security deposit amount of Rs. 3000/- (Rupees Three Thousnd only) / Rs.
1500/- (Rupees One Thousand Five Hundred only) received by the Institute from the
Student shall be credited by the Institute to the Government Treasury at Aurangabad
under Head “2235, SSW Code No. 008443022, personal Ledger A/C. No. 106” and original
Treasury Receipt shall be retained by the Institute.
(b) The said security deposit amount shall remain with the Government throughout the
period of the agreement as and by way of security for due observance and
performance of the terms and conditions of this agreement by the Student.
(c) The said security deposit amount shall not carry any interest therein.
(d) If the Student is selected by the UPSC for admission to one of the Defence Services
Institutes as aforesaid and therefore the Student joins the Defence Services, for being
granted commission in the certain Defence Services, i.e. either in the National Defence
Academy Indian Military Academy or Equivalent Institutes of Indian Air Force and Navy
or Post Graduate entries in any other Defence Services as a commissioned Officer or
even as a combatant in any branch of the Defence Services, the said security deposit
amount without any interest shall be refunded to the Guarantor by the Institute after
deducting there from the amount due and payable by the Student to the Institute, if
any, on account of fees, books etc. within 30 das from the student joining in the
Defence Services and in receipt of application by the Student.
(e) The whole of the said security deposit amount shall be forfeited to Government on the
happening of any of the event enumerated herein below : -
(i) If the Student fails or neglects to perform his obligation to pass competitive
examinations conducted by UPSC and the interview by Services Selection
Board and get selected for admission to one of the Defence Services
Institutions for being granted commission in the Defence Services and / or
thereafter or neglects to join the respective Defence Services for which the
Student is selected by SSB for any reason whatsoever.
OR
(ii) If the Student is rusticated or dismissed or discharged from the Institute :
a) For knowingly furnishing false particulars or suppressing material
information in his application for admission to the said Institute.
b) For marrying whiel under training at the said Institute.
c) For any other reason as not permissible under rules and regulations of
the Institute.
OR
(iii) If the student fails to complete the said Training or leaves the Institute
before completion of the said Training for whatsoever reason.
3) The Government will not be liable to pay to the Guarantor or the Student and the
Guarantor or the student will not be entitled to claim from the Government any damages
or compensation in respect of any injury which may be sustained by the Student while
undergoing the said Training or at any time during his stay at the Institute and while
taking part in the sports or other extra curricular activities of the Institute or otherwise
howsoever or wheresoever the bodily infirmity or death results in the course of or as a
result of a surgical operation performed or anaesthesia administered to him for the
treatment or any injury received as aforesaid or otherwise. All expenses that may be
incurred in the treatment of such injuries will have to be borne exclusively by the
Guarantor.
4) This agreement shall remain in force till day …….. Jun / July 200 … to ……. Apr 200 (for
two years) or till the student is selected by SSB for admission to the Defence Services as
aforesaid, and thereupon the Student joins the respective Defence Services for which he is
selected by SSB whichever is earlier.
5) All disputes and differences arising between the parties in respect of any point connected
with this agreement or in regard to interpretation of any terms and conditions of this
agreement arising during the subsistence of this agreement or any time thereafter shall be
referred to Chairman, Governing Body, Services Preparatory Institute whose decision shall
be final and binding on both the parties hereto.
to set his hand and affix his official seal for and on his behalf and the Guarantor above named
has hereto set his hand the day and year first here in above written.
(1) ……………………………………………………………………
(2) …………………………………………………………………..
Note :
The parent / Guardian should sign on each page of the Agreement
NOTARY
SPI
PROSPECTUS
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