Its very hard to pin point the qualities or the reason because of which one clears the SSB. All credit goes to the wonderful process of SSB, which is designed by the DRDO scientists. If you have it in you then its very easy, but if you don’t have it in you – then you have to be smart enough to prove otherwise.. 😛
I have tried my best to bring out most of the things which must be kept in mind by a candidate.
SSB is based on principle of selecting suitable person for the job not the best person for the job. If a person is not selected in SSB that does not mean – She/He is a failure in life. It just means that – the person is not fit to become an officer.
We have so many great personalities around us who appeared in SSB but didn’t clear it and now there at the top of there field. For e.g. – Dr. A. P. J. Abdul Kalam, Amitabh Harivansh Bachchan, Shahrukh Khan & some more.
All of us make the first mistake by thinking SSB as another competition in our life but I must tell you, Its not a competition between you and others(your batch-mates). We can take it as a challenge by the standards set by DRDO to you to prove that you are up to that mark.
Not everyone is born with Officers Like Qualities(OLQs), over a period of time we automatically inculcate these qualities right from the childhood or right from our school going days, depends on the kind of environment. There are 14 to 17 approx OLQs which are derived from each other. In SSB, the assessors are looking not for a person who is consistent in his performance when she/he is put under various different situations.
Generally people ask, “How to prepare for SSB?”, You tell me – Is SSB an examination for which you need to study predefined books and prepare? I say ‘NO’. In SSB you are not judge on basis of what you did in college or school nor your marks in maths or science. It does not matter whether you were a topper or an average student during your school days. It does not matter at all.
What matters is, what you are? At present, during those five days when you are being tested. What totally counts is your conduct during those days . But a person will surely conduct himself in his true manners when he is put through various stages which has factors like time limit and performance pressure.
That was all talking I thought that would help you to understand the basic funda.
Now lets go to some of the what To Do’s and Don’ts for various stages of SSB:-
Firstly, as I told you its not a competition. So when you go to ssb you meet new people, so its better you make friends and not rivals. Because what I felt, if you have better understanding and cooperation between your group then there are higher chances of more number of candidates getting recommended.
Stage 1 –
1. PPDT –
a) Story writing –
i) Observe the picture carefully (which many of us ignore because we are all in hurry to start making story.)
ii) Make a blue print in your mind as to what you see in the picture and what will be your story.
iii) The story making secrete: Cause/problem(main issue) + Solution(action oriented) + hero(that’s you).
iv) Keep your story short, sweet and simple.
v) Don’t waste time in writing a story for The times of India. From my side write in most layman’s language.
b) Discussion –
i) For god sake! Its a discussion, so discuss and don’t try to put each other down.
ii) Aim is to come to a common story. Its better to cooperate or because its of no use cursing each other after getting S/O.
iii) Don’t become a spectator there(I have seen people speaking nothing at all in discussion). Speak up, give chance to judge you.
iv) And for those Heavy Machine Guns(that’s what I call them) who open fire like anything even before asked to. Hold your horses. You are doing more harm than any good to your self. Let others speak.
v) Be creative, think out of box and try to make a common story by merging maximum two to three stories.
vi) Don’t narrate a different story from what you have written. You can add few points, in case you could not write due to lack of time.
vii) Be confident! Here you can show your communication skill and convincing ability also, if required.
viii) One should know when to speak, when to give chance to others and more important of all : when to keep one’s mouth shut.
ix) The more one speaks; the more one tends to exhibit “bond like” traits in his personality.
2. Psychology Test :-
a) Word Association Test(WAT) –
i) Write short and simple sentences.
ii) Don’t give second thought, once the word is flashed. If you try to think and write, you will miss a word or two.
iii) Just be positive.
iv) be careful about handwriting, that does matter.
b) Thematic Appreciation Test(TAT) –
i) Follow the points given for PPDT.
ii) Just remember that write your story in brief.
iii) Don’t make it complicated.|
iv) Blank picture: In this write a story which relates to you in real.
c) Situation Reaction Test(SRT) –
Quick, practical, and spot-on – your NDA content is my favorite!
@sonu , can you please send me the preparation document that you have to this mail id
selvakumar2309@gmail.com
Sir I have a tattoo in my arm and am in treatment therapy sessions going on but the problem is that my ssb is nearby and till then my sessions will be under process . So will i be able to give ssb without any interruptions due to the tattoo, please let me know sir am facing this problem urgently.
Sir i have a tattoos in my arms and leg. should be problem?
Hi
I have shortlisted for SSb TGC 129,
But the cut off published is 67 % for ECE Engineers,
I have only 65.70,
Can I go an attend SSB
hi sir what is the best way preparing for ssb sir i want to clear ssb in first attempt because i have only 2 chance so piz tell me
Will I be rejected in ssb interview? Bcoz of back in two subject if I clear it in next semester? Bcoz I want to prepare for cds exam as soon as possible but first I want to clear my doubt about it will it create problem in ssb interview? Sir?
No, not exactly.
Thank u sir but some friends n college teacher is telling that I will b rejected r u sure I will not b rejected sir? Then I will prepare for it n bdw thank u sir for ur reply
Yeah sure.
Sir I have back in two subject in graduation degree n I will clear it in next semester n I will prepare for cds if I pass the exam there will b ssb interview so I want to ask will I b rejected bcoz I have back in two subject if I clear the backlog also tell me sir plz
Hi, thank you very much for providing experiencece and tips that helps a lot of candidates. I am going to appear in SSB for first time in October. From your well written blog I have got a depth idea about the journey of the SSB . It will be really a great help, if you can forward me the study material related to SSB.
Thanks
REAGRD
Krishna gopal
sir im appearing for ssctech(51) position in ssb please give me valuable guidance please add this number to 8446455761 to whats app group and give me tips
hello sir
this is an my first selection in SSB I am not well known in English & bad handwriting .but I have change my character based on situation & clever .any tips please
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You need to improve on both.
Hai Sonu, you are doing a great job by advising youngsters in cracking out SSB exams. My brother is going to appear for this Exam. I just need some help and advice from you. Could you please share your email id
Thank you 🙂
Please use the contact me page.
hi sir,
i like to attend ssb interview. and it’s my first attempt.give me some tips and am a post graduate student pursuing my final year.
plz add me to your whatsapp group .9843095244
No whatsapp group. We have a telegram group, you may join that here – join-group
Sir join me to ur whatsapp group no. is 8717033332
Thankyou very much sir for this importance
I can do it
I will do my best in ssb
Sir add me to your whatsapp group
My mobile number is 8717033332
Sir i had applied for tes cn u help me sir plz is screening test is easy r tough plz help how to crack OIR test
Its easy.
Practice verbal and non verbal reasoning tests.
Sir,
I am not attended last 3 interviews (tgc123, tgc 124,SSC 50) is this effect my current interview
No, but better have a good reason for not attending.
Sir please add me WhatsApp group of ssb…8057196007
Hi Sir, My eyes power are – 2.5 in both eyes. Am going for UES Navy Coimbatore board. Will it going to affect? Waiting for your reply.
Navy – If its not for pilot then it shouldn’t affect.
Its for UES navy (Executive PC). Also add me to your whattsapp group as my number is 9990878455
Hey, I have a National Certificate in Karate and A black belt holder with NCC C certificate and my height is 153 cm. Also I completed my Graduation. Will I be selected for Army?
Hi .sir i have been called for ssc tech-50 ssb but i dont have my8th sem markscard ,yet university has not issued and ihave to report on4jan so in that case if i take signature from principal on my internet copy will that be valid or it required original copy.
Hi sir, I do not have very good marks in graduation?????????? Will it affect my ssb selection?
No it will not.
thank you sir
My handwriting is terrible, how much will it effect my overall performance and any tips?
It can affect a lot, if its really terrible. Because psychology is a written test and if you can’t get across your point – its bad.
Hello sir, I have migrane headache. But it happens only sometimes. Will it be an issue in medical
It will be problematic when in academy under training.
Its not major issue in SSB Medicals.
I had my SSB last week but could not attend as I did not get leave from office. Is it possible to get the date changed? (2 AFSB)
If you have any option of absentee batch then you can go in that. Other than that you cannot change date.
I have 32 Teeth in which I have RCT in three of my molars. Rest are in good condition. Will there be any problem during Medical??
No. Balance of the tooth will make up for the amount of point required.
Currently I am working in a private company and earning not so bad salary. But I always wanted to join Indian armed forces and become an officer. I am afraid of quitting this job for the preparation of CDSE, AFCAT because you can never be sure of getting selected in SSBs.
I am skeptical over this as I am screened out twice in SSBs. Kindly suggest…..hope u reply.
Hello Prashant,
Risk is there. No doubt, its for you to decide that you want to take the risk of losing this one or not trying hard enough for Army. I cannot guarantee that you will get selected but try.
Do not quit job, but take out the balance time strictly and prepare. That’s one option you can follow.
Thanks for your suggestion……
Sir, how much concession we get in ssb interview, if we apply through ACC??
Concession for what my friend?
Sir ur post is awesome
I want to ask u that i am suffering from myopia and used to have spectacles am i able to have medical test.
Waiting for ur reply sir!!!
Power of your glasses?
Brother,
I am mesmerized by reading your article I want to avail about my two problems
1) I am 175cm and my weight is approximately 70kg……..i would be selected or not
2)What the distribution criteria for army,navy and the Indian air force for the aspirients.
bhai ,i have gone 3times for ssb .every time i could not clear even p p d t. what is reason yar please tell me in .day by day i feel doubt on my capability what i do yar.
sorry yar me whatsapp use nahi karta,
Hey Vivek, Just by knowing that you have been out thrice – I cannot tell much. By now you should have introspected thrice that what went wrong in each of your SSB.
And come back prepared in next attempt. If it was your verbal non verbal, narration or something else.
You can only tell the reason.
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Hey sonu sir, this is shivam i’m doing bcom and i wanna join NDA its my dream so can you plz help me out sir ,i wanna ask u that i was smoker for last 2 year and i just quite smoking last year,is this any issue to join NDA ??
Go ahead – your dream awaits you. Past smoking habit will not be a problem for your medical. 🙂
can you send me the preparation document to this email selvakumar2309@gmail.com
is attending ssb compulsory,can we skip if we are underpreapred or hoping to go through a different scheme(i have applied through 2 different entries ues and cdse)
It is not compulsory but don’t skip again and again. If not prepared then its better not to apply for interview.
Hello sir,
I have six fingers in my left leg, is that gonna be a problem in medical test?
Yes, you will have problem in your SSB.
Hello Sonu,
My age is 24 and I am appearing first time for TGC-126 SSB.
Are there less chances of getting recommended as its my first SSB at 24 ?
Thanks in advance.
Hey Rahul
No, you have higher chances to get recommended as this is your first time.
All the best!
If age had been a selection criteria then National Defence Academy(NDA) wouldn’t be under subscribed.
Your age does not decide your selection, it is just an eligibility perimeter. Give your best in SSB – all the best 🙂
Sir,I read in class 11th and I choose PCM.So you can tell me in which subject I work hard to prepare SSB OR WRITTEN TEST.
SSB is not a test of your academics subjects. So it would be better you start preparing for Maths, GK and English.
Its important to improve your verbal communication skills.
bro let me tell you, i know many must have told you this,, but you are a great content writer,, your presentation skill is just top notch, with good blend of words.
I’m a final year cse engineering student and had appeared for the ssb thrice via NDA,TES,and NAVY btecb, once-screened out, twice-conference out. last time i went for navy tech entry 3 years back,, but got recommend out… so now i have applied for cdse,,ues, and some btech entries,, so my question is ,,weather your past ssb record does matter,, like they just get all your previous details and will it play a significant part in recommendation or not.. coz you know for repeater there’s a very little scope of errors and the expectations are lot stringent as compared to fresher,,, so it would be great if you can share our thoughts and suggest some immediate to-do list for my type of candidate i.e graduation level as my SSB is just after 3 months from now
Vikas kashyab
pune
Good morning Vikas, Happy Independence Day 🙂
Thank you so much. Well all that you said, I don’t find myself that perfect – I am learning and improving.
The records of previous does matter once you get screened in. But very little, only the part where you had shortcomings, your mistakes. Its is just to check that has this individual done some home work? Is he ready to change and improve himself accordingly? If you show that then its an add-on to your present performance in various tests.
TO-DO List: You are the right person to answer this based on your introspection and experience in last few SSB.
General things –
– like keeping self updated about happenings in around the world,
– reading about current topics and discussing with someone,
– improving upon verbal communication,
– physical fitness,
– developing a hobby or religiously pursuing one you already have – these are the things you can surely do which will help you.
I am glad you thought of me to be good enough for taking advice.
Good day,
Sonu
Hello sir..thanks for your post..it is very helpful.
Sir I have completely lost my 2 molars due to cavity in upper jaw….rest are fine.
And one pre molar in lower jaw is bend towards tounge.but it poses no problem in speaking…rest are fine.
Will I get rejected in medical?
No medical will not be a issue for you.
Sir i have specs of +ve 2 no. Is it eligible or it wil cause any problem for me and i also have cavities in my teeth is it a hurdle for me to achieve my aim
Not a issue, you can appear for examination and interview.
Sir i am in 10th standard, please tell me what should i do right now to be selected for my dream wife, my job, my passion that is The LIEUTENANT
i have extra teeth 34 teeth, am i eligible
Yes, eligible,
Bro I have tmj temporal mandibular joint disorder is it checked in dental medicals of Ssb.will I be passed.
sir, i have sweating problem on my back but i dont get sweating on m hands. so is it problamatic….
Not a problem at all.
Everyone sweats from different places but excessive sweating from hand is a problem not from back!
Brother, I’m 83 kg with 180 cm (Age: 21). can i reduce it in 42 days time?? If not, may i have further time to reduce weight???
Yes you can. Determination is all you need! No extra time.
Is knock knees a rejection in ssb
Yes, but if it is very minor then you can get through.
wht abt flat foot
Flat foot, it depends on how severe is the condition.
Sir can i know what is cut off for ssc (edu) pc (log) indian navy 01/2018