The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) Central Commando Team has secured third position at the National Joint Counter-Terrorism Exercise 2026, Agnipariksha-XII, held at the National Security Guard (NSG) facility in Manesar, Haryana, from November 2 to 14, 2026.
The prestigious national-level exercise witnessed participation from 24 elite teams representing Central Armed Police Forces (CAPFs), State Police Forces and Union Territory Police organisations.
Competing against some of the country’s highly trained counter-terrorism units, the SSB commandos demonstrated exceptional combat skills, tactical proficiency, operational coordination and professional excellence to secure a place among the top three teams.
The exercise was designed to assess and strengthen the counter-terrorism capabilities of participating forces through demanding operational scenarios, while promoting coordination, preparedness and the exchange of best practices among security organisations.
The SSB Central Commando Team’s performance highlighted the force’s emphasis on rigorous training, precision, discipline and operational readiness in handling complex security challenges.
Congratulating the team on its achievement, the Sashastra Seema Bal praised the commandos for their determination, professionalism and unwavering commitment to duty.
The force described the third-place finish as a proud moment that reflected the high standards of training and dedication maintained by its personnel.
The achievement at Agnipariksha-XII further reinforces the Sashastra Seema Bal’s commitment to developing highly skilled personnel capable of contributing effectively to India’s internal security and counter-terrorism preparedness.
