Hi, I got recommended in my third ssb attempt from 18 board, Allahabad for India Army through Army Education Corps AEC entry. Course No. TGC 121(Army Education Corps). My last two attempts were through AFCAT and CDS in 2012 and 13 respectively. Both times conference out. My DOB is 14-5-90.
I had crossed the age limit for these popular entries. I was genuinely aimless after my MA(Economics), so went on to do B.Ed. Naturally, I was not happy with this and jobs I was getting were not as per my passion. I was also half-heartedly preparing for Bank PO.
I got a call for SSB as an SMS. I was more than happy. 20 days remaining, I put my mind away from everything else, went to my hostel room and started thinking deeply. This time I was hunting for real knowledge about SSB and the testing process. I was confident and always had great faith on myself even during these hard times that’s for sure. SSBcrack had an article- “5 qualities of recommended candidates” by Tashi. It really moved me. I started respecting the process of SSB and the honesty involved and required throughout the selection process. Studied OLQ’s deeply and introspected myself. One thing I understood was that SSB is not a one man game. It is an indicative model of how you would perform as real officers. 
After screening, I was not sure. But I had made it coz I was supportive to all, took good points and defended them and did not show off, kept myself calm and just participated like a member. In psycho, I remembered the mantra- “Quality matters, not quantity and expressed myself clearly(only 38/60 SRT attempted). My GTO was the best part- lot of cooperation, selflessness, indirect leadership, attentiveness, emotional control and constructive contribution to group in discussions…..all suddenly popped up from my core only bcoz I had understood wat ssb is. Yes, I remained focussed at every step.
In my interview, I was the last one, evening time..I kept thinking, ‘ I’ am just going to have a talk with him, nothing to worry’…its right?
IO:- Do you think you are the Hero of your college?
Me: – Yes sir, one may say that. It’s true.
So, I was so confident and honest. I know I can be a good officer, nothing less than that will suits me. Folks, you need to have this opinion of yourself. Live like an officer from now….inculcate that feeling and fire.
By the time conference was about to start, believe me, I had declared myself and my friend to be only to get recommended and it happened. It was all fire burning everything down….the eyes of my master- Osho. I dedicate my success to him. Medically fit without any problems. Joining IMA on 7th July 2015. Please give your valuable comments. All the best and thank you SSBcrack….I finally know, all dreams can come true. – Arun Prakash Singh, Jai hind.
