SSB Blogs

Canada: Observations Part 1

‘Tim Hortons’ is to Canada, what ‘Mc Donald’ is to the USA. Ice Hockey is to Canada, what Cricket is to India. In Canada there are two seasons, first is the winter and second is the ‘construction...

With 25 students and counting this year in Kota, also, recently at IITs and even at homes, aspirants are feeling suicidal. What are the reasons for this and what can be the possible solutions?

Suicide or Murder? Lucius Annaeus Seneca had once said, “Sometimes even to live is an act of courage”. When we read between the lines we tend to find the situation in which he must have said it. Then...

With the extended BRICS, what should be India’s approach towards the grouping?

INTRODUCTION:BRICS is an economic consortium of 5 developing countries namely, Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. The need for such a forum arose after the 2008 financial crisis. The...

What are the benefits/drawbacks of extra tuition classes?

Introduction: In the ever-evolving landscape of education, the allure of extra tuition classes has emerged as a compelling option for students and parents alike. These supplementary classes, often...

Chandrayaan 3: Time for India to Make its Mark in Space

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) achieved a milestone on 23rd August 2023, Wednesday around 6.00 pm IST, when Chandrayaan-3 made a soft landing on the south pole of the moon. As many as 8...

Neeraj Chopra, Relay Team and Some Politics

I am a fan of Neeraj; I felt proud and surprised to see our 4×400 m relay team breathing down the necks of the US runners in the qualifying heat of World Athletics; when India-Pakistan win Gold...

What I have Learned from my Students – Col. MM Nehru

I have been interviewing Defence aspirants since 2010, two years at 17 SSB and then from 2014 onward till date at No Frills Academy. The number of persons that I would have interviewed till date is...

In SSB interview the IO asked me what are the good properties that your mother have but you lack? What should be a correct answer for this?

Answers in interviews in the corporate, numerous websites, coaching academies and a culture of seeking some smart answer or ideal answer by the present society has made you ask this question. I don’t...

English and Physical Fitness for SSB

Good English and good physical fitness increase an aspirant’s chances of selection at the SSB. With my experience of working in the selection system and also having guided thousands of students have...

When You Try to Impress Something Like this may Happen at SSB

When you go for SSB after taking some solid coaching from an established coaching academy you have the following ingredients in your mindset: Since you have memorized all the 15 OLQs as well as their...

Can a fresher be selected in SSB? How should one prepare for this?

For aspiring defence officers, the journey towards SSB success often follows a predictable path: Clearing the Written Exam: Getting through the written exam or applying for non-UPSC exam entries is...

Misconceptions of Coached Candidates about TAT

Coached candidates have been provided fixed rules for TAT. This inhibits the free thinking of these aspirants. Coached candidates have some of the following misconceptions: The main character should...