The SSB (Service Selection Board) is the organization that conducts the selection process for officers in the Indian Armed Forces, who have cleared their written NDA/ CDS exam or have NCC ‘C’ certificate evaluating candidates through a rigorous five-day assessment that includes psychological and personality tests, group activities, and interviews.
The SSB is the primary organization responsible for evaluating candidates for officer positions in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force.
The qualities looked for in the selection period include intellect, responsibility, initiative, judgment under stress, ability to reason and organize, communication skills, determination, courage, self-confidence, speed in decision making, willingness to set an example, compassion and a feeling of loyalty to the nation. The candidates are billeted during the selection period and complete the assessment in a group with other candidates. Observations of the group are extremely constant.
The SSB uses a standardized protocol to assess candidates' suitability for officer roles, focusing on intelligence, personality, and aptitude.
The SSB process is divided into two stages :
Intelligence tests (Verbal and non-verbal), and Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT).
Psychological tests (Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) or picture story writing, Word Association Test (WAT)), Group Testing, and Personal Interview.
The SSB is staffed by a panel of assessors, including Psychologists, Group Testing Officers (GTOs), and Interviewing Officers.
There are fourteen Service Selection Board centers across India, with four for the Indian Army, five for the Indian Air Force, and five for the Indian Navy.
Candidates typically qualify for the SSB interview by passing written exams like the National Defence Academy (NDA) or Combined Defence Services (CDS) examinations.
Direct EntriesSome specialized entries allow candidates to bypass the written exams and attend the SSB interview directly.
SSB coaching is a 14 days program. LMFDA has its own obstacle course, interviewers and GTO’s who focus on each studentspersonality, aptitude and intelligence and work on each individual to ensure that he maximizes his potential and clears the interview.
Candidates who have cleared their written NDA/ CDS exam or have NCC ‘C’ certificate are eligible for the SSB interview.
Entrance to NDA, IMA, INA, IFA, OTA.
| Duration | Fee |
| 14 Days | ₹ 16,250.00 |
