Hello everyone I am Bhaskar Choubey feel pleasure to share my SSB experience on this platform & my pursuit to join the Indian army.
My journey started 5 years ago when I first appeared before SSB for NDA entry, I was so excited and took coaching and that has affected me badly it kept a mentally block on me and I was conference out. This was like a shock to me.
But the soldier attitude of never giving up against any odd. Help me to keep fighting. After graduation I gave CDS and cleared it but again couldn’t clear SSB. This keep on continuing going SSB but not getting recommended but I kept learning from my mistakes in SSB. The main factor lacking in me was confidence and it took 5 yrs. to get over it. People around me start doubting me whether I can ever be recommended or not, also start suggesting other options that I have qualified gate so start PhD,etc.
But I was focused on my destination and finally in 8th attempt for CDS (IMA-141) from 17 SSB Bangalore on 23rd mar 2016 I got recommended,
Again on 02nd may 2016 I got recommended from 34 SSB Allahabad for AEC-123.
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PPDT
In PPDT, I feel the most important aspect is to observe the picture correctly i.e. Surroundings, non-living things etc. because it help in correct perception & selecting correct theme.
Coming to discussion test what matters is:-
- Relevance of the Story & Picture.
- Self-confidence.
- Power of expression.
- Participation in Group discussion.
Psychological test
This is the most important test and almost all candidates’ feels that he is only lacking in psychological test. The most important thing is that this test don’t require coming with preconceived ideas but it doesn’t mean one shouldn’t practice. Practice shows your sincerity toward the Job. Practice helps to complete test in required time frame.
In TAT the story should be a problem solving, short stories solving day to day life problems or having some innovative ideas. Don’t write adjective/qualities in your stories these qualities should come from your hero’s actions.
WAT: – Practice before going to SSB of completing all in time, write in very short and simple language. Try to complete all. I did 60 WAT.
SRT:- Write only actions no need to form sentences use commas. I completed 54 SRT.
Self-Description:- It’s all about knowing yourself, Self-introspection the better you know about yourself the better you will do in SD & in all psychological tests.
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INTERVIEW
My Interview was taken by Maj Gen (commandant of Bangalore SSB). It went for 1hr.
Interview is mostly about self-awareness, reasoning ability, ability to think under stress & Confidence.
IO generally ask question based on PIQ about your family, friends and teachers. Always put your positive aspects to IO and never bluff.
GTO
It’s a task not a test so just go and enjoy doing this task. It’s a group task so the moto should be to win for the group not as an individual.
In GD it’s not only about speaking it’s also important to listen to others views and never so frustration on your face if not getting chance to speak.
I enjoyed doing all task in GTO. In Individual obstacles, I did 15 obstacles.
RESULT
My heart was pounding and pulse rate was above 100/min. When my chest number was announced 16, I didn’t believe for a while everyone started clapping and eyes were full of tears.
And yes finally I can say “yes I have it in me”.
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