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My Target Service Selection Board (SSB)

4. Lack of self-knowledge: If you don’t know much about yourself that is about your marks,

achievements or hobbies and sports which you have filled in PIQ then bye-bye! You are
expected to match what you wrote in PIQ and have good knowledge about your hobbies,

sports etc.
5. Blank about Family: If a candidate doesn't know about the work or occupation of parents or
siblings then he/she is definitely not passable. You must be aware about your parents and
siblings’ jobs, studies etc. Also you must have the knowledge about positive and negative

qualities of you family and friends. This you can prepare in advance.
6. Unaware about the Force you have applied for: When going for a job in defense you are

expected to have knowledge about the strengths of defense this includes aircraft, missiles,
tanks, submarines and latest news about them. Also read about the ranks and commands etc.
Especially about the force (Army, Navy or Air force) you have applied for.

7. Poor General Awareness: Having a poor general awareness doesn't qualifies you to be an
officer you must be at least aware about recent happening in our country and around the world.
If not detail then too at least a little bit however it is advisable that you have knowledge in depth

about anything you are going to speak in front of the interviewer.
Not following instructions: If you are bad in following instructions your chances of getting in are
screwed. If you are asked comprehensive type lengthy questions then you must have such a grasp

that you can remember most of the questions and answer them in order

Self-Grooming for SSB
INTRODUCTION
SSB adopts personality evaluation techniques to gauge the personality attributes of the aspiring
candidates. It may be clearly understood that they definitely desire high caliber, well informed and
well groomed candidates. A good leader must always be knowledgeable and group effective. The
same can only happen if you are a well groomed and a well-rounded personality.

 Have a good daily routine.i.e., get up early, exercise daily( Run 4-5 km, 30-40 Sit up/Push up each
and 10-12 Pull ups), have fixed timings for everything and sleep early.
 Ensure that you shave every day, have a smart short haircut and take pride in the way you dress up.
Do not wear slippers or casual dresses as a habit.
 Improve your knowledge base by reading a lot. You could divide the subjects under the following
main heads: Political issues, Environment, Science and Technology, Sports, Economic issues,
Foreign Affairs, You must definitely know all about live issues pertaining to India and its neighbors.
Download information from internet and also make newspaper/magazine cuttings to revise the topics
frequently.
 Improve your confidence level by every day discussing some current topics with a group of friends
who are preparing for some competitive exam.
 Be more vocal and improve your communication skills. Try and get to the center stage whenever an
opportunity comes your way while interacting with your friends or family.