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Brigadier (Retd.)

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Wing Commander (Retd.)

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Ex-Panelist from 22 SSB, Bhopal

Colonel (Retd.)

Group Testing Officer

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Ex-APS Teacher

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Psychologist

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Upcoming Batch Dates

29th September 13th October 27th October

10th November

Component

Fee (₹)

Notes

Registration Fee

Tuition Fee

Hostel (Optional)

Total (Without Hostel)

5,000

10,000

6,000

15,000

Non-refundable

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With GST, non-refundable

SSB Interview Procedure

Below is the 5 day SSB procedure for all SSB interviews. This SSB interview process may vary per the requirement of the SSB Board and the type of entry you appear for. Check SSB Selection Process for CDS, AFCAT, and other entries below.

Day 0 (Reporting)

  • The Aspirants are usually received at the station by an officer(s) of the board, and from there, they are taken to the selection centre.
  • After the Aspirants are settled in, an ‘Opening Address’ takes place where an officer of the board briefs them of their stay for the next 5 days.
  • Document Verification takes place and the original documents of the Aspirants are verified.
  • In some boards (esp. Air Force), the Reporting day is regarded as Day 1 of SSB, and the testing starts on the same day.

Day 1 (Screening)

  • Officer Intelligence Rating Test(OIR Test)
  • Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PP&DT)

Day 2 (Psychology Test)

  • Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
  • Word Association Test (WAT)
  • Situation Reaction Test (SRT)
  • Self-Description Test (SDT)
  • Personal Interview

( Between day two to day four)

Day 3 (Group Testing – I)

  • Group Discussion
  • Group Planning Exercise (GPE)
  • Progressive Group Task (PGT)
  • Group Obstacle Race (GOR)
  • Half Group Task (HGT)

Day 4 (Group Testing – II)

  • Lecturette
  • Individual Obstacles (IO)
  • Command Task (CT)
  • Final Group Task (FGT)

Day 5 (Conference)

Prepare for every Stage of SSB

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PP & DT

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Interview

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GD

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Classroom

Lecturette

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PGT & CT

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GOR

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GPE

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ALL SSB ENTRIES

NDA (National Defence Academy)

Nationality – Indian citizen
GenderBoth men & women can apply
Age16.5 to 19.5 years
Marital StatusUnmarried
Education & Eligibility (Wing-wise):


1️⃣ Army Wing 🪖

⚫️   Education10+2 (any stream)


2️⃣ Navy & Air Force Wings + Naval Academy ✈️⚓

⚫️   Education10+2 with Physics & Maths


Selection Process:

⚫️   NDA Written Exam (by UPSC)

⚫️   SSB Interview

⚫️   Medical Examination

📅 Conducted twice a year (April & September).

CDS (Combined Defence Services)

Nationality – Indian citizen
GenderBoth men & women can apply (Women for OTA only)
Age & Eligibility (Academy-wise):


1️⃣ Indian Military Academy (IMA) – Army

⚫️   Age19 to 24 years

⚫️   EducationGraduate (any discipline)


2️⃣ Indian Naval Academy (INA) – Navy

⚫️   Age19 to 24 years

⚫️   EducationB.E./B.Tech


3️⃣ Air Force Academy (AFA) – Air Force ✈️

⚫️   Age20 to 24 years (26 years for CPL holders)

⚫️   EducationGraduate with Physics & Maths in 10+2 OR B.E./B.Tech


4️⃣ Officers’ Training Academy (OTA) – Army (Men & Women)

⚫️   Age19 to 25 years

⚫️   EducationGraduate (any discipline)


Selection Process:

⚫️   CDS Written Exam (by UPSC)

⚫️   SSB Interview

⚫️   Medical Examination


📅 Conducted twice a year (Apr & Sep).

AFCAT (Air Force Common Admission Test)

Nationality – Indian citizen
GenderBoth men & women can apply
Age & Education (Branch-wise Eligibility):


1️⃣ Flying Branch ✈️

⚫️   Age20 to 24 years (relaxation up to 26 years for CPL holders)

⚫️   EducationGraduate (any discipline) with 60% + Physics & Maths in 10+2 OR B.E./B.Tech with 60%


2️⃣ Ground Duty (Technical) ⚙️

⚫️   Age20 to 26 years

⚫️   EducationB.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering stream with 60%


3️⃣ Ground Duty (Non-Technical) 📋

⚫️   Age20 to 26 years

⚫️   EducationGraduate/Postgraduate in relevant field with 60%


Selection Process:

⚫️   AFCAT Written Exam

⚫️   AFSB (Air Force Selection Board) Interview

⚫️   Medical Examination


📅 Conducted twice a year (Feb & Aug).

CGCAT (Coast Guard Common Admission Test)

Nationality – Indian citizen
GenderBoth men & women can apply
Age21 to 25 years (relaxation for certain categories)


Education & Branch-wise Eligibility:

⚫️   General Duty (GD)Graduate with 60% aggregate (Maths & Physics in 10+2)

⚫️   Tech (Engg./Electrical) – B.E./B.Tech with 60% aggregate

⚫️   Law – LLB degree with 60% aggregate


✔ Selection Process:

⚫️   CGCAT (Written Exam)

⚫️   PSB (Preliminary Selection Board – Screening & GD)

⚫️   FSB (Final Selection Board – Interview)

⚫️   Medical & Merit List

Exam is conducted twice a year.

10+2 TES

Nationality – Indian citizen
GenderOnly male candidates
Age16.5 to 19.5 years (at the time of course commencement)
Education10+2 (PCM) with 60% aggregate (Physics, Chemistry, Math)
JEE MainsMandatory (from TES-50 onwards)
Marital StatusUnmarried
Selection Process – Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical


No written exam!Direct SSB for shortlisted candidates.

B.Tech Cadet Entry

Nationality – Indian citizen
GenderOnly male candidates
Age17 to 19.5 years
Education10+2 (PCM) with 70% aggregate + 50% in English (Class 10 or 12)
JEE MainsMandatory (shortlisting based on JEE Mains rank)
Marital StatusUnmarried
Selection Process – Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical


No written exam!Direct SSB for shortlisted candidates.

TGC (Technical Graduate Course)

Nationality – Indian citizen
GenderOnly male candidates
Age20 to 27 years
EducationB.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering stream
Marital StatusUnmarried
Selection Process – Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical


No written exam!Direct SSB for shortlisted candidates.

SSC Tech (Short Service Commission)

Nationality – Indian citizen
GenderBoth men & women can apply
Age20 to 27 years
EducationB.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering stream
Marital StatusUnmarried (Married men can apply but only if they are defense personnel)
Selection Process – Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical


No written exam!Direct SSB for shortlisted candidates.
Navy Tech
1. SSC Engineering Branch (General Service – GS)

GenderOnly male candidates
Age19 to 25 years
EducationB.E./B.Tech in relevant engineering stream
Selection Process – Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical

2. SSC Electrical Branch (General Service – GS)

GenderOnly male candidates
Age19 to 25 years
EducationB.E./B.Tech in Electrical/Electronics streams
Selection Process – Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical


3. Executive (Tech) – IT Branch

GenderBoth men & women can apply
Age19 to 25 years
EducationB.E./B.Tech (IT, Computer Science, AI, Data Science, etc.) or M.Sc (IT/CS) or MCA
Selection Process – Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical


No written exam!Direct SSB for shortlisted candidates.

Indian Navy SSC IT

Nationality – Indian citizen
GenderBoth men & women can apply
Age19 to 25 years
EducationB.E./B.Tech (Computer Science, IT, AI, Data Science, etc.), M.Sc (IT/CS), MCA, or M.Tech (CS/IT)
Marital StatusUnmarried
Selection Process – Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical


No written exam!Direct SSB for shortlisted candidates.

NCC (National Cadet Corps)
✔ Nationality – Indian citizen
✔ Gender – Both men & women can apply
✔ Age – 19 to 25 years
✔ Education – Graduate with at least 50% marks (any stream)
✔ NCC Requirement – Minimum ‘B’ Grade in NCC ‘C’ Certificate (must be from Army, Navy, or Air Force wing)
✔ Marital Status – Unmarried
✔ Physical Standards – As per Army norms


No written exam! ✅ Direct SSB interview for shortlisted candidates.
JAG Entry (Judge Advocate General)

Nationality – Indian citizen
GenderBoth men & women can apply
Age21 to 27 years
EducationLLB degree (3-year or 5-year course) with 55% aggregate
Bar Council – Must be registered with the Bar Council of India/state
Marital StatusUnmarried
Selection Process – Shortlisting → SSB Interview → Medical


No written exam!Direct SSB for shortlisted candidates.

ACC (Army Cadets College)

For Serving Personnel OnlyArmy, Navy, Air Force (Other Ranks & NCOs)
Age20 to 27 years
Service RequirementMinimum 2 years of service
Education10+2 (Any stream)
Marital StatusMarried or Unmarried
Selection Process:

⚫️   Written Exam (ACC Exam – Conducted by Army HQ)

⚫️   SSB Interview

⚫️   Medical Examination

📌 Selected candidates undergo a 3-year training at ACC (Dehradun), then 1-year pre-commission training at IMA.

Territorial Army

Nationality – Indian citizen
GenderOnly male candidates (Females allowed for officer entry)
Age18 to 42 years
EducationGraduate (any discipline)
Employment Requirement – Must be gainfully employed (For civilians)
Marital StatusBoth married & unmarried can apply
Selection Process:

⚫️   Written Exam (For Civilians)

⚫️   SSB Interview (For Officers' Entry)

⚫️   Medical Examination

SOC (Special Commissioned Officers Entry)

For Serving Personnel OnlyJCOs/NCOs/ORs of the Indian Army
Age30 to 35 years
Service RequirementMinimum 5 years of service
Education10+2 or equivalent
Marital StatusMarried or Unmarried
Selection Process:

⚫️   Screening & Recommendation by Unit/Commanding Officer

⚫️   SSB Interview

⚫️   Medical Examination

📌 Selected candidates are granted Permanent Commission (PC) & trained at IMA, Dehradun.

PC(SL) (Permanent Commission Special List)

For Serving Personnel OnlyJCOs/NCOs/ORs of the Indian Army
Age32 to 40 years
Service RequirementMinimum 10 years of service
Education10+2 or equivalent
Marital StatusMarried or Unmarried
Selection Process:

⚫️   Screening & Recommendation by Unit/Commanding Officer

⚫️   SSB Interview

⚫️   Medical Examination

📌 Selected candidates are granted Permanent Commission (PC) and trained at IMA, Dehradun.

ATC (Air Traffic Controller) Entry

Nationality – Indian citizen
GenderBoth men & women can apply
Age19.5 to 25 years
EducationB.E./B.Tech in any discipline with 60% aggregate OR M.Sc (Physics/Maths)
Marital StatusUnmarried
Selection Process:

⚫️   Shortlisting (Based on marks & SSB interview call-up)

⚫️   SSB Interview

⚫️   Medical Examination

📌 Selected candidates undergo training at the Indian Naval Academy (INA), Ezhimala.

SSC General Service (Executive/Technical)
1️⃣ SSC General Service (Executive) – GS (X)

Nationality – Indian citizen
GenderOnly male candidates
Age19.5 to 25 years
EducationB.E./B.Tech in any discipline with 60% aggregate
Marital StatusUnmarried
Role – Leadership & management roles onboard warships, handling operations like navigation, communication, and maritime security.


2️⃣ SSC General Service (Hydro)

Nationality – Indian citizen
GenderOnly male candidates
Age19.5 to 25 years
EducationB.E./B.Tech in any discipline with 60% aggregate
Marital StatusUnmarried
Role – Specializing in hydrography, underwater surveying, and naval operations planning.


Selection Process (Both Entries):

⚫️   Shortlisting (Based on marks, JEE Mains may be considered)

⚫️   SSB Interview

⚫️   Medical Examination

Meteorology Entry

Nationality – Indian citizen
GenderBoth men & women can apply
Age20 to 26 years
EducationPostgraduate degree in Science/Mathematics/Statistics/Geography/CS/IT/Environmental Science/Applied Physics/Oceanography/Meteorology/Agricultural Meteorology/Ecology & Environment/Geo-Physics/Environmental Biology with 50% aggregate and Maths & Physics in 10+2
Marital StatusUnmarried
Selection Process:

⚫️   Shortlisting (Based on qualifications & cutoff)

⚫️   AFSB Interview

⚫️   Medical Examination

📌 No written exam!Direct AFSB for shortlisted candidates.

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