In an interesting turn of events at SSB, 5 friends made it together to attend the SSB interview. The interesting part was, these 5 friends are from same school, college and even the same branch in Meerut Institute of Engineering and Technology. This group of friends got screened in for the Indian Navy UES entry at 12 SSB Bangalore and joined the same SSB group. Speaking to SSBCrack one of the friends Tarun shared his experience. He said,” it was a great experience for us, we are together since long and even getting the experience of SSB interview together was something we never imagined.”

 I’m from a Non-Defence Background. As I got call letter for SSB. I searched on the internet and found this amazing book “ Lets Crack SSB Interview”
This book was a gem for me. I got to know every minute details about all the procedure and task that happens during SSB. I remember me and my friend used to read Let’s Crack SSB at night and prepare for the next day Task. I have followed each tips being provided in the book and got screened in.

All the task and test are thoroughly explained in this book with what to do and what not to do content, this helps a lot to prepare.
Also, we had an amazing moment because I and my Four friends all were screened in and we are from the same school, same college, same Branch and then in SSB in Same Group. So now I’m gonna tell you the 5-day procedure

Day 1: First day we had Two OIR test first and then PPDT. After 1 hour the result has been out and 30 candidates screen in out of 110.

Day 2: The Day 2 start Stage 2 of SSB. We had SRT, TAT, WAT, and Self Description Test. Also, some candidate had been called for their Personal Interview.

Day 3: The day 3 starts with GTO 1 that consists of Military Planning Task, Two Group Discussion, Individual Obstacle, Full Group Task, Lecturette and Half Group Task. And Personal Interview of Remain Candidate.

Day 4: The Day 4 was a short day for us, we had Command Task and Final Group Task that day Also the personal interview of left candidate

Day 5: The final day after the closing briefing by Deputy Presidente had started with our Conference Day. There were 10-12 Officers sitting in semi-circle Along with President and Deputy President of 12 SSB Banglore.
After 1 hour The result has been out.

So I would say each and everyone for once should go through SSB it just not only tested you on different physical and mental parameter but you also get to know yourself more. It boosts your confidence and gives you a lifetime experience. Best Of Luck For Future Aspirant.

Hello everybody, I am Divya Pareek and I have been recommended by 34 SSB, Allahabad in my first attempt for the National Defence Academy. I have always been interested to join the Army and in class 11^th I started my preparation to join the prestigious National Defence Academy, by reading the experiences of recommended candidates on SSBCrack, it also helped me to get to know about the complete procedure of the SSB. I gave my 1^st attempt for NDA written in September, 2018, but I couldn’t clear it and due to that I also couldn’t focus on my 12^th due to which I scored just 71% in 12^th boards, but thankfully because of my tuition teacher I was able to score 95/100 in my Maths boards exam. And all this prep. and guidance from my tuition teacher, I was able to clear NDA 1,2019. Then I started my prep. for SSB, took guidance from some very helpful people, and practiced psych tests and worked on my physical fitness. Now I will share my 5 day experience:

DAY 1- SCREENING

Being NDA entry the no. of candidates were just 70. Screening was on the next day of reporting at the centre and we were all seated in a hall with our chest nos. and an assessor came and briefed us about the tests that were to be organized on that day. First was our OIR test, most of the questions were of cube and I would suggest you practice OIR as much as you can before SSB, then came the PPDT and a hazy picture was shown, all of us made different stories. Our papers were taken and we were told to wait there for further instructions, we were a group of 18 freshers and knew that we would be made into a single group so we, in advance decided that we won’t make a fish market. I narrated my story confidently, in the GD participated and also gave chance to others. Soon, an assessor came and started announcing the chest nos. of screened in candidates in a systematic order starting from chest no. 1, I was chest no. 15, but after 14 he called 16 and I was hopeful that he would come back and say 15, but he reached 70 and I was disheartened but then he again started calling more chest nos. and 15 was called! Then I was given chest no. 14.

DAY 2- PSYCHOLOGY TEST

On 2^nd day all of us 40 candidates reported in the hall and were again briefed about the tests. Our first test was TAT in which I made simple stories with a problem and how the hero solves it. After that I did all 60 WATs and 57 SRTs and wrote a precise and crisp SD.

DAY 3- GTO-I

All of us reported in the gto ground at 0630hrs and waited there for the assesors, then our group was from chest no.11 to chest no.20 and 1^st we had our both the GDs (if u have good knowledge of current affairs and presence of mind then these topics are easy), after that we had GPE and then came the PGT in which at first because of too many people and less space we couldn’t do anything and the GTO had to interfere but after some time we were doing good. Throughout our tasks the GTO never asked us all to go through, instead he kept changing colours and asked for ideas (as most of us were not apt with the art of tying a rope) and then how the last person would reach. Then came  our group obstacle race in which we were penalized many times but still managed to come 1^st, after that or day ended with lecturette which I gave confidently, loud and clear.

DAY 4- GTO-II

On the 4^th day it was pouring heavily but still our gto went on with IO being the first one which was comparatively tough as the surface was slippery and ropes were also wet and it was raining, I did 9 obstacles. Then came the HGT in which I gave many ideas which were successfully implemented. After that was our CT in which nine was of moderate difficulty and I was called thrice as subordinate. FGT was very easy and was completed within minutes. On the same day was my interview which lasted for just 20-25 minutes in which he asked me various questions regarding family, edu., hobbies and a few GK questions. There were some questions I was not able to answer but I remained confident. He asked me about different instances of my life, instances of me going out of my way to help a friend, etc. I was also asked different uses of a pencil. He also asked me reason for % drop, but he was satisfied with my genuine answer. So acc. to me u should be confident throughout and have a good presence of mind.

DAY 5- CONFERENCE

My conference was over in seconds and I was asked general questions like how was your stay and all. Then results were announced and chest no. 14 was called and I was on cloud 9, finally my 2 years of hardwork had paid off!

Finally, I would like to say that when u go there just chill, don’t worry about your performance, enjoy the experience as it’s a once in a lifetime experience and do your best.

Thank You SSBCRACK.