As soon as your date of SSB comes you definitely start preparing for it. One more thing that we do is dreaming about SSB. After all, SSB is the first step towards becoming an officer. In these 5-6 days you get the feel of being an officer. Here I am going to tell you about how to plan up your journey for your SSB Interview.
You must make a chart, first of all like what all you will be requiring. For this, you must read your call letter very thoroughly and make a list of all the items required. You must start preparing for your journey one month ago, by doing so you’ll be saved from last-minute rushes and you’ll not forget a single thing. So let us prepare for our SSB journey.
Documents For SSB Interview
You must read your call letter very thoroughly or go through the general instruction very nicely in order to make sure that you have all the documents. In general, following documents are required at the time of SSB testing. Although it is advisable to strictly follow the instructions given in your call letter and take documents/photographs according to that only. For more details check: Documents Required For SSB Interview
Travelling for SSB Interview
You must make sure that you have booked your ticket in advance and you are reaching in the city where you to report one day before the day of reporting. This will cut the risk of late running of trains etc. Also, you should book ticket in advance and not depend on tatkal (if you are going by train). Also, you should make sure that you are booking two return tickets one on the night of screening test ( in case you get screened out), and another on the night of conference day. Also, make sure to take the Travelling Allowance if you are attending SSB for First time. TA is given for the shortest distance from your address to the SSB, it may be given highest for a 3-AC class and lowest for a sleeper (depending on the board).
Stay Outside day Before SSB Interview
Although your stay is the responsibility of the SSB but if you are reaching one day before or if you are staying there even after the SSB proceedings are over then you should make arrangement for your stay. You can search for a decent hotel on the internet before going there, or you can even ask local citizens there.
Other Useful Items to Carry
You must make sure that you carry decent clothes, and a pair of formals for the conference and interview, also you must carry white sports kit for GTO series. Also you can carry an alarm clock. Make sure your clothes are well ironed and don’t carry unnecessary luggage. You should not take any valuable item with you. Keep in mind to begin planning for your journey well before your journey date. Make sure and check and recheck with your call letter whatever you have to carry. Make a list and follow the instructions of the call letter very sincerely. Also do carry your call letter, admit card & a valid photo identity proof.
Also Check: Best Combination of Dress for SSB Interview
