According to the official site of SSC, the main responsibility of the Staff Selection Commission is to make recruitment to Group C (non-technical) & Group B (non-gazetted- both technical & non-technical) posts in departments of Government of India, its attached & subordinate offices except those for which recruitment is made by the Railway Recruitment Boards & Industrial Establishments. The Staff Selection Commission is also assigned the task of conducting Departmental Examinations for 1.Promotion from Group D to LDC Grade, 2. Promotion from LDC to UDC Grade and 3. Promotion from Stenographers Grade D to Stenographers Grade C besides holding Periodical Typewriting Tests in English & Hindi. The Staff Selection Commission has a nationwide network of 9 Regional/Sub-regional Offices located at Allahabad, Bangalore, Chennai, Guwahati, Kolkata, Mumbai, New Delhi & Sub-regional offices located at Chandigarh & Raipur.

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13 August 2012 : Defence Acquisition Council has approved a fifteen year Long Term Integrated Perspective Plan (LTIPP) 2012-2027 and five year services Capital Acquisition Plan (SCAP) for modernisation of the Armed Forces. Acquisition of weapons and equipment for armed forces is a complex activity and is carried out in accordance with the provisions of Defence Procurement Procedure (DPP). As per broad time frame given in DPP, it takes about 2-3 years to complete the various stages of procurement and conclude the contract. Government constantly reviews the security scenario and accordingly decides to induct appropriate defence equipment / platforms. This is a continuous process undertaken through procurement from various indigenous as well as foreign sources to keep the armed forces in a state of readiness to meet any eventuality. This information was given by Minister of Defence Shri AK Antony in Lok Shaba.

12 August 2012 : India is planning for another mega defence deal, worth $1 billion, for the acquisition of 56 naval utility helicopters customized for surveillance, anti-submarine warfare, anti-terror, electronic intelligence gathering and search and rescue operations. According to Times of India, Indian armed forces are looking to induct as many as 900 helicopters in the coming decade, including 384 light-utility and observation, 90 naval multi-role, 65 light combat, 22 heavy-duty attack, 139 medium-lift and 15 heavy-lift. The new tender or RFP (request for proposal) for the 56 naval helicopters was issued to all top global aviation majors — ranging from Boeing, Bell and Sikorsky to Kamov, Eurocopter and AgustaWestland. "The naval utility helicopter are planned for induction from 2016 (onwards)," said Navy chief Admiral Nirmal Verma. As per the RFP, the project involves induction of the 56 choppers, three simulators, 28 spare engines and associated equipment within eight years of the inking of the contract.

Panchayat Sanchar Sewa Kendras (PSSKs) under the ‘Panchayat Sanchar Sewa Yojana’ scheme are opened at the Gram Panchayat Headquarters which are without Post Offices to provide basic postal facilities at Gram Panchayat Headquarters. This scheme is being implemented by the Gram Panchayats through agents appointed by them (Gram Panchayats) with the written consent of the concerned Superintendent/ Senior Superintendent of Post Offices. This is also subject to receipt of applications from the heads of the Gram Panchayats.

Russia is planning to build a string of naval bases along its northern coast as it prepares to claim a vast swath of the energy-rich Arctic. According to Government statements, Russia will deploy a combined-arms force of naval, border and coastal guard units to protect its economic and political interests in the Arctic by 2020. Russia, which is entitled to a 200-mile Exclusive Economic Zone in the Arctic, plans to submit next year its claim for a 150-mile additional territory on the grounds that the seabed is continuation of its continental shelf. This claim is disputed by other Arctic powers — Norway, the United States, Canada and Denmark. Russia also plans to open year-round navigation along the Northern Sea Route, which stretches for 5,600 km along Russia’s Arctic coast from Murmansk in the Barents Sea to the Bering Strait in the Far East.

Punjab National Bank was founded in 1894 and is currently the second largest state-owned commercial bank in India just behind State Punjab National Bank with about 5000 branches across 764 cities. Punjab National Bank is the third largest bank in India by assets. It serves over 38 million customers. The bank has been ranked 248th biggest bank in the world by the Bankers Almanac, London. PNB has a banking subsidiary in the UK, as well as branches in Dubai, Hong Kong and Kabul. PNB has the distinction of being the first Indian bank to have been started solely with Indian capital that has survived to the present. Punjab National Bank was ranked 26 in the Fortune India 500 ranking of 2011. PNB has had the privilege of maintaining accounts of national leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi, Jawahar Lal Nehru, Lal Bahadur Shastri, Indira Gandhi etc.

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited, founded in 1956, is an India Government owned oil and gas company headquartered in Dehradun. It is one of the world's largest oil and gas exploration and production companies, and produces around 77% of India's crude oil which is equivalent nearly 30% of the country's total demand and around 81% of its natural gas. It is one of the largest publicly traded companies by market capitalization in India. In the Fortune Global 500 list, it has been ranked 357th of the world's biggest corporations for the year 2012. Currently India Government owns 74.14% equity stake and the rest is with public. It is one of the five Maharatna status companies of India, along with Coal India, IOCL, NTPC and Steel Authority of India.

With an aim to give a big boost to trade and bilateral relations and enhance economic cooperation, the Union government notified a law permitting investments by Pakistan citizens and companies in India in sectors and activities other than defence, space and atomic energy. Pakistan was the only country in the negative list under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA), which prohibits investments in India. Sri Lanka was removed from the list in 2006 and Bangladesh in 2007. Both countries had agreed to allow one-year multiple entry visas for business visitors and entry and exit through different cities.

Government of India decided to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) from Pakistan in a move to boost bilateral economic relations. "The government of India has reviewed the policy...and decided to permit a citizen of Pakistan or an entity incorporated in Pakistan to make investments in India, under the government route, in sectors/activities other than defence, space and atomic energy," an official statement said. To address the security concerns, foreign direct investment proposals from Pakistan would be routed through the Foreign Investment Promotion Board (FIPB). Recently the government has allowed investments from Bangladesh under the FIPB route.

Bharat Electronics Limited, founded in 1956, is an India Government owned electronics company with its headquarters in Bangalore. It has nine factories and few regional offices in India. It is owned by the Indian Government and primarily manufactures advanced electronic products for the Indian Army, Nay and Air Force. BEL is one of the eight public sector Units under Ministry of Defence, Government Of India. It has given navaratna status by the Government of India. BEL designs, develops and manufactures products in the fields of Electronic Voting Machines, Radars, Defence Communications, Tank electronics, Fire-control systems, Missiles etc.

Bharat Electronics Limited, founded in 1956, is an India Government owned electronics company with its headquarters in Bangalore. It has nine factories and few regional offices in India. It is owned by the Indian Government and primarily manufactures advanced electronic products for the Indian Army, Nay and Air Force. BEL is one of the eight public sector Units under Ministry of Defence, Government Of India. It has given navaratna status by the Government of India. BEL designs, develops and manufactures products in the fields of Electronic Voting Machines, Radars, Defence Communications, Tank electronics, Fire-control systems, Missiles etc.

Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, founded in 1953, is one of the largest India Government owned engineering and manufacturing enterprise in the energy-related and infrastructure sector which includes Power, Railways, Transmission and Distribution, Oil and Gas sectors etc. It has given navaratna status by the Government of India. BHEL is the 12th largest power equipment manufacturer in the world. In 2011, It ranked ninth most innovative company in the world by Forbes magazine. BHEL is the only Indian Engineering company on the list. It is also placed at 4th place in Forbes Asia's Fabulous 50 List of 2010. The company has been earning profits continuously since 1971-72 and paying dividends since 1977. BEHL manufactures nearly 75% of the equipments used to produce power in India.

National Aluminium Company Limited is Asia's largest, and one of the world's leading integrated aluminium complex with headquarters in Bhubaneswar, Orissa. Its main operations are alumina refining, aluminium smelting and casting, bauxite mining, power generation and rail and port operations. It possesses some of the world's finest and latest technology in the Aluminium manufacturing industry. NALCO is one of the best profit making public sector enterprise in India and reaps impressively huge benefits every year. NALCO is not disinvested and Government of India holds its 100% stake. It is one among the 16 Navratna companies of India. NALCO received awards like ISO 9001:2000 and OHSAS 140001 for its excellence in production technology and occupational health & safety systems respectively.

NMDC limited, founded in 1958, is a India-Government owned mineral producer under administrative control of the Ministry of Steel. It is involved in the exploration of copper, iron ore, rock phosphate, diamond, tin, tungsten, limestone, dolomite, gypsum, graphite etc. NMDC is India's largest iron ore producer and exporter producing around 30 million tons of iron ore. It also operates the only mechanised diamond mine in the country at Panna in Madhya Pradesh. It is one among the 16 Navratna companies of India. As per latest reports NMDC has plans to undertake overseas mining in Australia or USA. Currently it has an employee strenght of around 6000.

Neyveli Lignite Corporation Limited, founded in 1956, is a India government-owned lignite mining and power generating company. NLC has an installed capacity of 2740 MW of electricity and operates the largest open-pit lignite mines in India. It also supplies a large quantity of sweet water to Chennai from the artesian aquifers in the lignite mines. The Government of India holds 93% shares of NLC and is administered through Ministry of Coal. It has huge expansion plans including thermal power plants, Wind power projects, coal based power projects etc. Currently it has an employee strength of around 20,000.

Oil India Limited, founded in 1959, is an India-Government owned oil and gas company in India under the administrative control of the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. OIL is engaged in the business of exploration, development and production of natural gas and crude oil, production of liquid petroleum gas and transportation of crude oil. The company has more than 100,000 square kilometres of license areas for oil and gas exploration. It has emerged as a consistently profitable international company with exploration blocks as far as Libya and sub-Saharan Africa. It is one among the 16 Navratna companies of India. Currently it has an employee strength of around 10,000.

Power Finance Corporation Ltd, founded in 1986, is an India Government owned financial institution. it is considered as the financial back bone of Indian Power Sector. It went to public in 2007 and listed on the Bombay Stock Exchange and the National Stock Exchange. PFC is a ISO 9001:2000 certified company and enjoys the status of Navratna Company in India. The major part of funds are raised through Rupee denominated bonds. PFC bonds enjoy the highest credit rating in the Indian market and in international markets, they are rated at par with the Indian Sovereign rating. Major clients of PFC are State Electricity Boards, State Power Utilities, Central Power Utilities, Joint Sector Power Utilities, Equipment Manufacturers, Private Sector Power Utilities etc.

Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (POWERGRID), founded in 1992, is an Indian Government-owned electric utilities company headquartered in Gurgaon, India. Power Grid wheels about 50% of the total power generated in India on its transmission network. Power Grid has a pan-India presence with around 100,000 Circuit-km of Transmission network with a total transformation capacity of around 140,000 MVA. The Inter-regional capacity is enhanced to 28,000 MW. Power Grid has diversified its business into Telecom and established a telecom network of more than 25,000 km across the country. It is one among the 16 Navratna companies of India.

Rashtriya Ispat Nigam Limited (RINL), founded in 1982, is an Indian government-owned steel producer based in Visakhapatnam. RINL is also known as Vizag Steel. RINL has been awarded the Navaratna status due to its strong financial performance. Vizag Steel is a market leader in steel industry with a share of about 10%. It has been supplying various grades of steel for construction of projects of National importance which include Metros, Power Sector, Bridges, Nuclear complexes and several others. RINL-VSP has exported finished products to countries like United States, UAE, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Thailand, Bangladesh etc. Its products are made from 100% virgin steel, maintaining stringent tolerances both in chemistry & physical properties. RINL-VSP has a wide marketing network spread across the country.

Rural Electrification Corporation Limited, founded in 1969, is an India Government owned public Infrastructure Finance Company in India’s power sector under the purview of the Ministry of Power. The company finances and promotes rural electrification projects across India, operating through a network of 5 Zonal Offices and 13 Project Offices, headquartered in New Delhi. The company provides loans to Central and State Sector Power Utilities, Rural Electric Cooperatives, State Electricity Boards, NGOs etc. The company is currently among the top 500 Global Financial Services brands. The company is also among the Forbes Global 2000 companies for 2010. RECL has been awarded the Navaratna status due to its strong financial performance. Domestic debt instruments of REC have the highest rating “AAA” by credit rating agencies CRISIL, Fitch and ICRA.

The Shipping Corporation of India, founded in 1961, is an Indian government-owned company that operates and manages vessels that services both national and international lines. Major clients of Shipping Corporation of India include Indian Oil Corporation Ltd, Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd, Steel Authority of India Ltd, Oil & Natural Gas Corporation Ltd, Reliance Industries Ltd etc. The company has been awarded the Navaratna status due to its strong financial performance. SCI started with a moderate figure of 19 ships but slowly evolved as a major player with around 85 ships. Sailing through for nearly five decades from 1960s, the Shipping Corporation of India today has a significant presence on the global maritime map.

About GAIL

GAIL (India) Limited, founded in 1984, is an India Government owned natural gas processing and distribution company. GAIL has reached new milestones with its strategic diversification into Petrochemicals, Telecom(GAILTEL) and Liquid Hydrocarbons besides gas infrastructure. The company has also extended its presence in Power, City Gas Distribution, Liquefied Natural Gas re-gasification and Exploration & Production through participation in equity and joint ventures. The company has been awarded the Navaratna status due to its strong financial performance.

Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), founded in 1976, is an Indian state-controlled oil and gas company headquartered in Mumbai. BPCL has been ranked 225th in the Fortune Global 500 rankings of the world's biggest corporations for the year 2012. Bharat Petroleum owns refineries at Mumbai and Kochi with a capacity of 12 and 9.5 million metric tonnes per year. BPCL has been on forefront in harnessing technology. increasing efficiency and achieving greater customer satisfaction. Bharat Petroleum is the first Public Sector Oil Company to implement Enterprisewide Resource Planning (ERP) solutions - SAP. Over the years, Bharat Petroleum continues to meet the challenges of the rapidly changing technology environment, leading to changes in the marketing of products and services. It is one among the 16 Navratna companies of India with an employee strength of round 15,000.