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Best SSB Interview Coaching in Delhi NCR

To become a Commissioned Officer in the Indian Armed Forces, one has to mandatorily undergo the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview.

SSB interview process is a compulsory stage to be passed by each candidate who wishes to become an officer in Indian Armed Forces. SSB interview is a cycle of different testing activities that ranges for five days and is directed by three distinct officials Interviewing Officer (IO), a Group Testing Officer (GTO) and a Psychologist.

SSB Interview consists of two stages i.e. Stage-1 and Stage-2. Stage-1 has OIR test and PPDT, Stage-2 has Psychological Tests, GTO Tasks, and Personal Interview. SSB Interview ends with Conference on the last day.

Stage-1 Testing

Screening: The screening process is to pick up some potential candidates from all those who have reported for the particular entry. It consists of few activities like

OIR Test: Also known as officers’ intelligence rating test, it is a Verbal and Non-verbal Test.

PPDT: Also known as picture perception and discussion test.

Stage-2 Testing

Psychological Test: It is a battery of projective tests, all tests are used to check the psychological suitability of the candidate to be an officer. Candidates are required to write their responses based on the particular test.

Thematic Apperception Test [TAT] Word Association Test [WAT] Situation Reaction Test [SRT] Self Description Test [ SD]

GTO: It has a series of outdoor tasks, the main aim of this task is to judge the qualities during group performance -

  • GD: Back to back group discussions on two topics, mostly current affairs
  • GPE: Group Planning Exercise
  • PGT: Progressive Group Task
  • HGT: Half Group Task
  • IOT: Individual Obstacles Task
  • CT: Command Task
  • Snake race/Group Obstacle Race
  • Individual Lecturette
  • FGT: Final Group Task
Personal Interview:

SSB Interview questions and answers play vital role in the assessment of the candidate.

Conference: Each candidates will be facing all SSB board members.

All assessors collectively decide the suitability of the candidates, for few of them who are on the border line, may face certain questions, which can be decisive.

Indian Army has Selection Boards at following Places:-

  • Allahabad
  • Bhopal
  • Banagalore
  • Kapoorthala

Indian Air Force has Selection Boards at following Places:-

  • Varanasi
  • Mysore
  • Dehradun
  • Gandhinagar
  • Guwahati

Indian Navy has selection Boards at Following Places:-

  • Bhopal
  • Banaglore
  • Coimbatore
  • Kolkata
  • Vizag
Why choose Breakthrough point for SSB interview preparation?

Led by experienced former Selection Board members from various SSBs, our institute offers a systematic training program. This program focuses on hands-on training, comprehensive evaluations, and detailed feedback. This approach ensures candidates gain a deep understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, enabling them to excel in the SSB interview process.

Our SSB Preparatory Module highlights:
  • ✔ Daily OIR & PPDT practice with Group Discussions
  • ✔ Frequent Psych Tests against time practice with feedback and improvement tips
  • ✔ Regular Public Speaking Practice
  • ✔ Multiple Interviews with Mentors
  • ✔ Extensive Physical & Obstacle Training
  • ✔ Bridging & Knot Techniques
  • ✔ Leadership, Team Coordination & Cooperation Lectures
  • ✔ Personality Development

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