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My Target Service Selection Board (SSB)

2. Stop the “I know everything” showoff: Everybody knows that if you are in SSB you

ought to be intelligent and smart but don’t forget that so are they. Your mates are not fools
so stop answering every question that is being asked in your group. If person ‘x’ is asking
to person ‘y’ then tell me where do you stand to answer the question? Stop playing the

crow in between who tries to catch the ball every time it is thrown.
3. Pulling other person’s leg will make you fall eventually: If you find pulling legs and
talking sarcasm cool then surely your group mates will like you to remain aloof and retain

your coolness alone. Hence pulling leg of a weak member or talking sarcasm on anybody
is not an officer’s material.

4. Sharing is good but only to an extent: Asking for your group mate’s towel, cream,
shampoo etc. etc. will certainly make you look like a needy but not an officer.
5. Play polo: Here I don’t mean the horse polo, I simply mean the mint, and it can do
wonders! While you are sitting in the bus or waiting for the PPDT you can easily slide or

pass a polo to your group mates, trust me it is a good friendship starter! So the next time
you go for your SSB keep this wonder mint with you in a good stock.

6. Pamper them: While you go for an outing in the city, pamper them and give a treat to
them. A few samosas and a bottle of cold drink will cost nothing if you compare it with you
pay-band as an officer ;)
7. Be real: Don’t be a fake person, be real show your real self you are unique so don’t try to

copy anybody.
8. Lies are a big no-no: If you tell them that you are topper of your college and you lack the

basic General knowledge also then it’s worthless to mention the impression they’ll have of
you. Hence please don’t lie about anything, lying only makes you conscious.