Hello guys, I am ROHAN SHARMA, from Alwar, Rajasthan, cleared NDA 148 in my first attempt now just to pass boards and join the academy…. My story towards recommendation was awesome although I always wanted to join the Indian Navy as I saw my father in the white uniform everyday but the real moment was that when I saw a speech of Admiral William Mcraven it could have been just a random video I watched as a 5^th grader on youtube but it was much more than that it motivated me to such an extent that now all I wanted to do was to become a part of the naval special operation forces, MARCOS as popularly known but this was not constant it changed from MARCOS to naval aviation then surface warfare and everything, that is what the best part about NAVY is you can choose anything.

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Then coming to the next phase where I had to get things done and not just dream was moving from class 10^th to 11^th, I have always been a goal oriented person, I may have 100 bad qualities in me but this one good quality fills up everything it is setting up a goal and achieving it, so my preparation it began from class 11^th only.

I gave NDA 147 written exams just for a mock practice and cleared it too this was the time my confidence was high and I knew that NDA 148 will be a cakewalk only for the written exam part though. I got called up for my first ever ssb at NSB VIZAG but I could not go as was not eligible for it yet. Then time kept passing and I started looking for a good coaching institute for SSB, came across many but choose the best one. 4^th November came and it was time for yet another written exam I travelled to Jaipur and gave the exam it went well and cleared it easily. Then went for SSB coaching, if you don’t want to waste your first attempt go for coaching that will be best. After returning from coaching I had insights about my performance and also about how to go from now on, also the ssb dates were out and I got 33 SSB Bhopal and I choose the very first date that is 1^st march. Prepared everything and went to Bhopal.

Standing in front of the SCC BHOPAL gate I was excited to see people from all the different places gathering at a place to show their capabilities and achieve what they dreamt of 78 reported out of which we had service candidates then previously recommended candidates, and obviously screenouts conference out and freshers but we were just 8. Boarded the bus went to SSC and completed the document verification and all, had a decent breakfast and went to the testing hall for OIR, it was pretty easy did all the questions with 1 and 2 mins remaining in the respective tests. Then was the real thing the PP&DT, the picture was crystal clear and I formed a good story on it(good enough to help me get in). the narration was good and the group discussion was average, the results were declared after the lunch and I thought as I was chest number 75 our names will come at end but as soon as the GTO announced number 76, heart beat started accelerating but I did my best and I was sure to get through the first stage and so I did, 38 were screened in and 3 from my group of 8 freshers, and here is one more thing all 3 got recommended.

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Then we had to go for documentation, filling PIQ forms and all the other stuff. Got the dorms allocated and rested finally, next day was our psych test, I was not excited nor tensed as had given 5 psych tests already, completed all the TATs, 55 SRTs and 59 WATs, SD was prepared and wrote it exactly that way. Psych test went well and played volleyball and table tennis in the evening it was fun. Next day was our GTO, we were taken to the 33SSB testing ground and it was like soo complex structures here and structures there, started with the group discussion which went superb, initiated both of them and was able to give ample points in both. GDs were followed by GPE, this is where the fun began, we were supposed to stop the bombing of a railway bridge so one of my fellow batchmates suggested lets go to the station and stop the train only, one of them thought that a purse forgotten is same as a purse lost, one of them said why the hell should we help the lady its her problem after all, I wanted to say I agree with you chest number… but its SSB after all, as the discussion ended me and my friend chest number 30 were laughing seeing how innocent our other friends were, then came the PGT and here the real thing happened, me 36 and 30 were leading the group and as we were about to solve the second obstacle third part we asked for the second rope(you get a plank, log and two ropes) they looked at up cluelessly and said what rope… that was the time I wanted to say something sweet to them and I almost did but just whispering and told them to bring the rope which was left behind the start line. The rope was brought and we completed the pgt, hgt was a cakewalk and so was lecturrate.

Day 4, starting with the individual obstacles, I did 8 of them, got a hard command task and the GTO changed the color of the obstacles often. I did it. It was followed by FGT which was again a cakewalk. Now came the real thing the interview my interview was the last one taken by the president of 33SSB and the trainee, both of them, although president did not ask many questions. Interview was good was able to recall all the CIQs and answer the typical questions as well I thanked my physics teacher who taught me fluid mechanics soo efficiently. After the interview I went back and slept. Woke up to have dinner talk to my friends and sleep again. The next day was the thing, the conference started in the opposite order and mine was a bit long as I entered the first question was, Rohan SSB is a test of personality don’t you think you taking coaching was not good as it may have changed the original you, I was well prepared for it and convinced them that what I did was absolutely right, I thought they were convinced and as a result after 3 hours or so announced my name. It went like number 13, 25, 36… this was it I rushed shouted my DOB, and went outside, 13 of us got recommended.

This was my experience, I would not say it was all easy but yes nothing was that difficult as I planned everything well, I would say just keep confidence over yourself if you think you can do it, that’s it nothing else matters, nothing! Lastly, I would thank all my friends, my best especially she was an important part of the journey, then my mentors at my SSB coaching, my maths teacher and all other teachers, and my FAMILY, MOM, DAD, and everyone. This was possible all because of your support and guidance.

THANK YOU

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Hello everyone this is me Hemant Swamy the reason you are reading this today is because I recently got recommended for NDA 148 from 3 AFSB Gandhinagar. So the catch with my case is I have cleared all the stages of NDA in my first attempt 12th appearing, which is written in November, SSB in February, CPSS, and flying medical in March.

When I was in 11^th I was crystal clear is that I am only up for NDA as that was my interest and my dream to be a pilot in IAF. So now the goal was set now the question was how to get started, at that time I was in 11^th and I preferred not to give 11^th appearing NDA written attempt as it made no sense to me. Later the same year when I just entered 12^th I was fully set but the issue was I was not sure whether could I complete the maths portion before the exam.

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And then I got the great news that the exams had been postponed from Sep to Nov and also there was lockdown-2. At its peak, this was a golden opportunity that I considered, and there came SSBCrackExam to my rescue. I took their NDA written exam plan and for one month straight, I just dived into their content and surprisingly I was able to complete the maths portion of maths in a single freaking month.

Then approached the exam I had at my center in Bangalore I went there and witnessed the maths portion was a standard one but I didn’t give up I gave it and I was able to make it. Later I prepared for SSB Interview on my own and was able to make it on my first attempt.

This was I was able to successfully able to make my dream come true and I would like to say each and every aspirant out there to believe in themselves and yes hard work is the key.

I hope everyone succeeds in their plans and all the BEST!!!    

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Hello Everyone. This is Mohammad Hamid, recently I got recommended for the Indian Navy and Indian Army, these were my 4^th & 5^th attempts respectively. It was my childhood dream to join the armed forces, I saw my grandfather and see my father in that prestigious uniform and always wanted to make my parents proud by being an officer in the Indian Army. The kind of life and thrill that is there in it, is unparallel.

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I have done my schooling at Army Public School Bhopal; I was always an active participant in sports and was average in academics. I took coaching classes for NDA and gave it twice but was not able to clear the exam. I felt bad at first, but I knew that I need to work on myself to make myself worthy of my dream. I searched for my future options and decided that I would do BTech as it’ll give me extra opportunities through direct entries like SSC Tech, TGC, UES, and NCC Special entry.

I joined a local college in my city & joined NCC in the very first year, I grabbed all the opportunities that I can and improved myself, I became an Under Officer in the 2^nd year (In NCC you’ll learn if you put your own efforts).

In the second year of my college, for my parents’ satisfaction, I gave Airmen X Group Exam, cleared all its stages & got the joining letter. Now I had two options in front of me, first to take that job, get a settled career without any further uncertainties, this was the option that my parents wanted me to choose, and the second option was to leave that offer and choose the path full of challenges & uncertainties, this was the option that my heart wanted me to take. I went with what my heart said and didn’t join as an airman because I was clear that I’ll never compromise with my dream.

During my 4^th year of college when the Covid phase began, I took an online subscription to prepare for CDS & AFCAT, I used to study for 10 to 12 hours a day for 4 to 5 months. My maths was not very strong, so I practiced a lot and studied history & polity in depth.

I got my first SSB for SSC Tech at Allahabad, I took guidance from a good academy in my locality and with confidence in myself, I went for the SSB. I got screened out of 300 reporting, I felt good and gave my best in those next 4 days. I was confident of my recommendation, I was eager to hear the result of my dream, the officer came and said that the batch is washed out, I could not believe it, I burst into tears, my friends came and consoled me.

I came back home, analyzed myself, identified the areas of improvement, and worked on them. I enhanced my knowledge of my personal things, my surroundings, my hobbies, and my writing skills. I got screened out in my 2nd attempt, I realized the importance of OIR in SSB. I prepared my OIR from SSBCRACK OIR Book, which helped me in getting screened in my next attempts.

But still during my initial NCC & SSC Tech SSBs came, I was neither getting success in SSBs nor in clearing CDS & AFCAT exams. I was disheartened, I started losing my self-confidence, and doubts started clouding my mind. For the first time, I started thinking of backup plans for my career. Just a few days before my 4^th SSB my confidence got low to such an extent that I even started thinking of going for Army Rally Bharti, I discussed it with my friend, Jadaun(who’s also a defense aspirant), he told me that, this is not what you’re made for & this is not the right time to think about it, I restored my confidence and I went for the SSB with full preparation and faith, keeping all the doubts aside.

I went for my Naval SSB at Kolkata, for Navy Tech entry for GSX Branch, and got screened in. Now, as I already had gone through the same process twice before, so I was feeling bored repeating the same things, I knew this would truncate my performance, so before every task I said to myself that this is the time and I did my best.

Then finally came the D Day- conference day. Just before the announcement of the results, I was getting the feeling that I would make it but since these same feeling came in last two conferences also, so my mind shooed away those feelings. The numbers were being announced and they called out Chest number 20. In that moment, my mind got numb, everything around me faded in that moment, I could feel just one thing, tears rolling down my cheeks, my voice trembling while calling out my name & roll no. I imagined myself in that prestigious uniform, that proud smile of my parents. This was the moment of my dream where all my hard work, my struggle, culminated in that result.

After getting fit from the medicals, I came back home, and my mother’s happiness was boundless. Just after three days, I had my next SSB for NCC Special Entry at Kapurthala, where also I got recommended and fit in medical. Now again I had to choose between the two Indian Army or the Indian Navy, on one hand, I had a comparatively more stable & balanced life, that others wanted me to opt for and on the other hand, I had a life full of new challenges and uncertainties, that my heart wanted me to opt.  And guess what, I am going with my heart, with my dream to become a PARA Commando in Indian Army.

PS: – A few tips for those who are currently in that phase that I have gone through:

1. Involve yourself in various activities, play team games, run, read, hang out, explore places, and explore people, this will eventually help in finding what you really are.
2. Wherever you’re in your life, just ask four things yourself & you’ll find everything sorted. They’re: WHAT, WHEN, WHY & HOW.

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Finally, the lines said by an officer at SSB Kapurthala on our conference day: “We don’t want great scholars. We don’t want great athletes. What we want is a whole package.”

All the best & good luck to all the aspirants, do well & work upon your life, you will get through for sure.

JAI HIND

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Today I feel privileged to share my success story on SSBCRACK. I am sure my story will motivate all the defense aspirants, especially repeaters. It is well said, “Arise awake and stop not till the goal is achieved” by Swami Vivekanand. So, I never stopped and followed my goal. Jai Hind to all defense aspirants I am Piyush Tayade and have done B-tech in Electronics and Telecommunication (2020) from SGGSIE and T Nanded Maharashtra. I recently got recommended in INET entry for SSC(Electrical) course in my 7^th attempt. currently, I am pursuing my postgraduation from IIT Roorkee. I have attended all available naval selection boards (Never wanted to). But destiny had something else stored for me.  

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My father has served in BSF and joining defense forces was always my dream, a dream which never let me sleep. And the words of doctor kalam “Always Dream Big” kept resonating.

This was my 7^th attempt. I got screened out in my first 4 attempts (Maybe I was too desperate to get selected) and decided to take a break for almost 1 year and prepare well for SSB and take guidance. So first of all, I decided to have a good backup.

So, I got admission to IIT Roorkee for my postgraduation (Yeahh, through my gate score), which kind of made me confident to attend SSB. Also, I went for guidance, to crack this problem of getting Screened out every time and understood the whole process very well. Thanks to SSBCRACK informative page for the valuable guidance. My mother supported me in all my decisions and knew what I want to do in my life.

I began my long journey way back in August 2016. My attempts are listed below:

Navy (10+2) Btech Entry (2016)	SCREENED OUT NSB Coimbatore
Army (TES) Entry (2017)	SCREENED OUT  11 SSB Allahabad
Air force (AFCAT-flying) (2020)	SCREENED OUT  3AFSB Gandhinagar
Navy (INET-Pilot) (2020)	SCREENED OUT  12 SSB Bangalore
Navy (INET-General service(X)) (2021)	CONFERENCE OUT 33 SSB Bhopal
Navy (INET-General service (Electrical)) (2021)	CONFERENCE OUT NSB Kolkata
Navy (INET-General service (Electrical)) (2021)	RECOMMENDED NSB Visakhapatnam

To sum up my first 4 attempts, I could not speak confidently during narration, my stories were not up to the mark, failure to contribute in the group. All this resulted in getting screened out.

(I used to think that, how much longer would I have to wait, how many more years would I have to face failure, wondering if there was some greater purpose out there waiting for me? I knew right then that if I didn’t make a stand and start walking the path of most resistance, I would end up in the mental hell forever. Doing something else just for the sake of earning money!)

5^th Attempt 33SSB Bhopal (July 2021): So, on the first attempt after taking coaching and preparing for all possible tests, I was pretty confident for my 5^th attempt. Got screened in, but the happiness didn’t last as I got C/O due to poor show in my interview. Only 1 of us was recommended

(TIP: Overconfident is not good for your health.)

Went home and noted every bit and what had gone wrong. The Next attempt was SSC-tech army but could not attend due to my midterms at college (Backup option hai I know but Midterm ki priority jyada hai Bhai.)

Similar to this I have almost missed 7-8 SSB of SSC tech, TGC, and Coast guard SSB due to other reasons. This quality of setting priority will help in SSB interview (GPE) and in your life ultimately.

6^th Attempt NSB Kolkata: I was pretty calm and composed; aware of the process completely. Made a bunch of good friends; got screened in again.

(I understood what they are expecting during the screening process very well. TIP: Only OIR pdf available on SSBCRACK are more than sufficient for clearing the OIR test)

Psych went well (my strong area because I know what they are expecting from a candidate), GTO was a bit messed up this time, being with repeater group, I found it tough to contribute well during the group task.

But I contributed and tried my best in every task. During my PI, I was too much honest with my answers, which backfired, and got worried when I could not answer one or two questions.

(TIP: Keep your answer to the point. Jitna poocha utna batao. Respected IO interested hoga to cross-question karege, then answer that part.)

Though I was expecting that ‘is Baar toh ho jayega’, after the conference, results were announced; my friend got recommended. We expected more would get recommended. Completely shattered after the results. We all went to places in Kolkata and I boarded my return train sadly on that night.

The fight wasn’t over yet!

Before the 7^th attempt: I returned from Kolkata. I had my college exam within just 4 days. So, I was studying all the time, ignoring my physical health. After the exams, I noticed that my left hand has lost its strength.

I could not lift my left hand at all. Shocked by this, I went to all nearby hospitals. They all referred me to a neurologist. The doctor concluded that I had suffered from a nerve injury. Got treated for almost 1 week. Costing around 1 lakh bill.

After getting discharged, doctors advised me to go through physiotherapy sessions to recover fast and regain my strength. During this whole encounter, my mind was stuck on a single thought. “I have to get through this and I can’t give up on my dreams.”

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When the depression started smothering me, it blotted out all lights and left me with nothing to cling onto for hope. All I saw was negativity. For me, the only way to make it through that was to feed off my depression. I had to flip it and convince myself that all that self-doubt and anxiety was confirmation that I was no longer living an aimless life.

Thanks to my close friend who were there when I need to talk with them and share small things.

PS: While I was in the hospital I applied for this entry; my family was a bit furious but did not argue with me. They tried to convince me that I should continue my education at IIT, instead of thinking about defense services because of my medical condition. But there was not a single day, I would not have thought about my dream of joining the Indian Navy. Thanks to my friends who kept checking on me during my time at the hospital.

After 20 days of painful physiotherapy and dozens of medicines, I lifted my hand. But strength was not like old times and I have gained almost 12 kgs due to complete bed-rest. So, I sought out pain, fell in love with the suffering.

After 10 days I received mail from IIT Roorkee that we have to return back to the campus. So, I packed everything and my parent told me to focus more on my studies. But in the back of my mind, there was only one thing.

I reached Roorkee and it felt good to visit the new place after such a long time. College days were back and I even did well in the exams and have secured around 8.4 CGPA. In addition to that, I maintained my self-physiotherapy using the Thera-band and jog slowly to the ground on the campus.

And it’s okay to be cruel to yourself as long as you realize you’re doing it to become better. Because pain is just in our mind. All I knew was that there would pe pain and there would pe purpose. And that I was ready.

I received my call letter for attending my next SSB. It was scheduled for 15^th Dec at NSB Visakhapatnam. The first thing that crossed my mind was regarding my medical condition. So, I reduced my weight and started doing yoga as much as possible. Then I promised myself that I will attend the SSB interview only if I could do 10 push-ups. Initially, I could not even get into the plank position, falling over my face, tasted dust.

 But didn’t give up. I’d hold myself accountable to the goals I’d set.

I believed in my preparations booked a flight with my friend. Departed Roorkee station without informing my professors and boarded flight for Vizag on 13^th December.

7^TH ATTEMPT NSB VISAKHAPATNAM

DAY 1: Around 80-90 reported on day 1. From previous experience, I was pretty much confident about getting screened in. OIR was easy and PPDT also went well. Gave 2-3 good points (that adds value to the discussion) and listened to others’ points.

Only 14 of us were screened in.

DAY 2: PSYCH tests:

It started around 8:00 am. After breakfast, the psychologist officer briefed about the test.

TAT (Thematic Apperception Test) started well and completed the stories within the given time. Came up with new ideas. Avoided any pre-conceived ideas.

(TIP: Don’t overdo solving new-new TAT set. Instead, try to come up with new ideas for 1 image. Make a group of aspirants or brainstorm yourself. This habit will overcome your mental block during the actual test.)

(PS: Try to come up with original ideas. On the conference day before the result announcement; the Psychologist mam here was so good that she told us that, she does read all the stories available on all possible online platforms. And they are looking for a unique and positive response from candidates.

So, give them what they want. That’s it!)

I could write a very well response to the WAT (Word association test). Did 60/60.

(TIP: Don’t practice it too much, try to solve 4-5 available free sets on the YouTube channel.)

In SRT (situation reaction test) I could only solve 42 SRT out of 60. And wrote a descriptive SDT (Self-description test) within the given time.

(TIP: Go for a quality response. Even at the entry gate of NSB Vizag, it is written in bold “QUALITY ALWAYS”!)

Overall, I was satisfied with my attempt after the psych test. Some of us had an interview on the same day and others were free to enjoy the day.

DAY 3: On this day our GTO day 1 was scheduled. We were divided into groups of 7-7 candidates.

Both GD went well and I stick to the lead that I have chosen, added points that contributed some value to the discussion. Allowed others to speak and listen to their opinions. Quoted some real-life examples.

(TIP: Find pause and bring back the group to the given topic when others start getting diverged. Don’t shout at others and let others finish when they are speaking)

After two GD, GPE (Group planning exercise) started. GTO always explains the test thoroughly. Listen to every instruction properly. In GPE 4 problems were, to prioritize as per the severity and use all available resources.

Keep in mind the time and distance while executing the action. Write the solution properly as GTO is going to read that solution. The same points are to be kept in mind during the discussion as mentioned above.

Narrate the common solution only if you are nominated by others. Avoid self-nomination. I contributed well and was satisfied with my performance.

(TIP: Never forget the original aim of that group of students for which they have come to that place in GPE.)

Next was PGT(Progressive group task), listen to all rules mentioned by GTO. When GTO is showing the structures try to make a plan in your mind before actual execution. Try to take the whole group on the other side and don’t move ahead till all the members have reached the finish line.

Give valid solutions and listen to others when you are stuck with them. I solved the PGT 1^st and 2^nd obstacle and took help from my teammate to tackle the third obstacle.

(TIP: Never break the rules, don’t look at GTO while performing the assigned task)

Next was the Snake race. Here the catch is to never break the color rule, move as a team, be high on josh with the slogan. It’s a very fun and physically tiring task.

After a small break then, we had HGT (Half Group task), our group was divided into even-odd combinations. Basic rules are the same here as in PGT. It went well and we finished the task very quickly.

After that our day was concluded and we were free now. Some had interviews on that day.

DAY 4:  It started early in the morning with Individual Obstacles (IO). Here look at the structure placement while GTO is moving all candidates explaining every obstacle. Make a planned route to be followed in your mind and execute as per it. I did 12 obstacles in 3 minutes.

(TIP: Don’t have pre-conception that double ditch is hard or tiger leap is tough. Go and try at least once saying Jay Mata di. Show courage here as much as possible. With basic physical fitness all 10 obstacles are coverable.)

After Individual Obstacle we had our lecturette. I choose “banking scams in India” out of 4 options and spoke well on the topic.

(TIP: here don’t be afraid of public speaking. Next during the 3 min, preparation time make a mind map of points to be covered. Plan a small intro, body, and small conclusion. Be disciplined and finish up in the stipulated time.)

Next was the Command task. Till now GTO has got a fair idea about a good candidate from the whole lot. And rest of the tests are confirmatory tests. In the command task, answer all questions honestly asked by GTO during the briefing. Select your subordinates wisely.

When my turn came, I gave the solution quickly, then GTO told me that I don’t have balli how will I solve it? I gave another solution.

Then the white structure was turned into the blue to increase the difficulty. Still, I solved it. Later GTO told me that I am the only one left inside the obstacle and I have to give the solution for the third approach in the obstacle. He started putting time pressure and somehow, I solved it in the end.

(TIP: In command task you are commander, so be one. And lead your team, instead of passing the orders to them. The behavior you show here in 5 days will reflect your true nature and decide your selection.)

At last Full group task (FGT) was conducted and only an obstacle is to be tackled. It was simpler to solve, still, give your best.

(TIP: All tests are important in GTO.)

Personal Interview (On day 4)

After the GTO day, I was informed that my interview is scheduled for noon. I got ready within 10 min with all the documents I was waiting in the waiting hall. Calmed my pounding heart and promised myself that this time everything will be fine. Put up a big smile and I was asked to enter the interview room.

After entering I wished him “Good Afternoon Sir!”. He wished me back and asked me to take a seat.

Interviewing Officer (IO): “How do reach Visakhapatnam?”

ME: “I took a bus and reached Ghaziabad and took a flight from Delhi accompanied by a friend attending SSB. Shared room and reached SSB centre from MCO office by SSB board bus!”

(TIP: Give importance to details! Don’t lie!)

IO: “Ok Piyush, Tell me about Buldana!”

ME: Answered briefly with mentioning all details and included all places of importance.

(TIP: Keep smiling and relax. Don’t be tensed it’s just a normal conversation. Keep telling your conscious mind that it’s ok and it’s not a war zone.)

Further IO questioned thoroughly about my family background, how I spent time with my family, who all is there in my family, quality of father I like and I don’t like, quality of mother I like and I don’t like, compare myself with my sister. How do I contribute to my family, with whom I am closer to mom or dad, and why?

Be sensible while answering and keep your response mature. That’s what they are expecting from a candidate.

After that IO asked me “To tell him about my educational background, subjects I like, the teacher I like and teacher I don’t like, how I managed my expenses, what all exams that I have appeared, how was my performance, why I choose science only, how was my college experiences, and many other questions.”

(TIP: Keep your answer to the point and don’t explain everything in detail, until and unless asked.)

Further, IO asked me about “What all friends I have, name them, what they are doing, how I spent time with them, qualities common between you and them, qualities you don’t like in them, and so on.”

(TIP: Don’t make up names of the friends. Because if you lie and in the later stage of the interview if IO asks about any friend that doesn’t exist then you would be in trouble.)

Most of the interview part was around qualities and by my answers, IO got a fair idea about my personality and who I am.

Next, “How I spent my free time, what are my hobbies, sports that I play, any achievement in them, place of responsibility that I hold, what are my strengths and weakness, and what are my future aspirations”

I answered every question. There are no perfect answers. Everybody will have a unique answer to such a question. Take your time and do brainstorming to come up with your ideas.

(TIP: Also, never try to lie or bluff during the interview because the IO is very very experienced and has seen thousands of candidates like us.

 He understands when we are lying and when we are being truthful. And also, it gets easier as we keep the conversation truthful.)

Next, my daily routine was asked,

With all these things do have an insight into your own life experiences. When IO asks about qualities or opinions. He may ask to quote an example from our life to support what we have been saying. So, know yourself better.

Further, IO asked me about my previous attempts in detail and why I could not make in them. What went wrong and where I was lacking. Here accept your mistakes honestly. Tell the truth and how you have improved yourself this time. Always know while doing anything that “Why you are doing this?”, know your purpose and give your best.

The reason for joining the armed forces will be unique for every one of us. So instead of telling others’ reasons. Ask yourself, dig deep into your aspirations. Know your strength and weaknesses. convey it to the IO and how you are working upon it.

My interview lasted for 50-55 min. But I didn’t realize how time flew and felt like a normal conversation

After the interview, our whole group played games, talked, laughed, and enjoyed ourselves a lot.

DAY 5

We all got up early, packed our bags as per the instruction. Get ready in our well-ironed formals. After breakfast, we were briefed about the procedure of the conference. When to enter where to sit and whom to address during the conference. We all were excited and expecting the desired results. After the last 4 days of performance, I was confident that this was the best performance that I could have performed in any SSB. Still waited for my turn patiently. Motivated fresher to keep calm and confident during the conference. An officer of the captain rank, motivated all of us and told us what qualities they are looking for, and asked us to remain focused on our goal.

Chest no 12 was called, I went in and greeted all a common good morning and waited behind my seat till I was permitted to seat.

Question asked during the conference: How was your performance? How was your stay? Rate your performance out of 10!; Any suggestion?.

I was pretty much confident in my answers and kept a constant smile. It ended quickly. We returned to the mess and after lunch, went to the waiting hall for our results.

Everyone was excited and we’re hoping to make it this time. Psychologist mam arrived. She opened the result file announced my name and congratulated me and left. Everyone started to clap and congratulated me. Yes, it was the best feeling. And one of the most beautiful days of my life.

For Aspirants:

Know the process well and what they are expecting from you. Know yourself better. Focus more on your performance and the group aim. Let the accessors worry about OLQ’s (15 Officer like qualities) that they are testing you for. Keep your mind and body fit! Add small changes to your daily routine that will help in the SSB. Because we cannot change our life instantly, it’s about moving the needle bit by bit and making those changes sustainable.

PS: I have been declared fit. Now I am waiting for my joining letter. Till then feel free to contact me if you need any kind of help.

JAY HIND!

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