SSB Blogs

My Journey to Triple SSB Recommendation: The NFA Success Story

As Vishal Shahi, a proud three-time SSB recommended candidate, I’m excited to share my journey of perseverance and success. My story is one of transformation, made possible by the unwavering...

My Journey to SSB Recommendation: How NFA Shaped My Success

  As an aspiring Defence officer, I, Ankit Kumar Sharma, always dreamed of serving my nation. Today, I’m thrilled to share my success story of getting recommended in my very first SSB attempt...

My Journey to Becoming an SSB Recommended Candidate – Raju Pilli

I’m Raju Pilli, an SSB recommended candidate who faced numerous challenges and setbacks before finally achieving my dream. My journey is a testament to the power of persistence, dedication, and the...

Inspirational Stars who Graced Paris Olympics 2024

The Olympics is the biggest sports ‘mela’ held every four years in the world. Sports fans like me were lucky to witness some great stars in the Paris Olympics 2024. Young Neeraj Chopra is the GOAT...

How can I accelerate my personal growth efficiently?

“SMALL IMPROVEMENTS IN BASIC HABITS LEAD TO REVOLUTIONARY IMPROVEMENTS IN PERSONAL EFFECTIVENESS” – Philosophy of No Frills Academy Accelerate Personal Growth Personality development...

What questions are asked in SSB interview and how to tackle them?

Introduction Understanding the questions asked in an SSB interview and how to tackle them effectively is crucial for aspirants. In this blog, Col MM Nehru, a former Interviewing Officer (IO) and...

Can you share your unforgettable interviewing experience with candidates in SSB?

I have had several memorable interviews. Two such cases are reproduced here: First Interview This is a true story of a NCC entry girl from Manipur. Miss X had done her schooling from her home town in...

Why is the Indian Army so different from the Pakistan Army?

The History Pakistan was born out of India, post a bloody partition which led to the loss of a million lives and 14 million people being displaced. It was about time the Pak Army invaded Kashmir which...

How to stay motivated? – By Col. MM Nehru

Understanding Importance of Motivation in Life This blog is written in two parts. Part 1 is devoted to understanding importance of motivation in life and Part 2 explains practical utilization of...

How should we feed the world? – By Yogita Kadu

Norman Borlaug, the father of the Green Revolution, once said, this planet can cater to 4 billion people at the most on its own. Right now, we have 7 billion people. If science had not come to rescue...

From SSB Aspirant to Adidas Manager: Satyendra Pandit’s Journey

Early Attempts and No Frills Academy Satyendra came from a humble background and aspired to join the military. He attempted the SSB interview multiple times but wasn’t recommended. In 2014, he...

SSB Marks Analysis – By Col. Nehru

A large number of my students want to discuss the marks they obtained in SSB. These are my views about the SSB marks: Marking is a complex process and there is no need for the candidates to assess the...