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Introduction

Introdction to SSB

The Defence Services, namely Indian Army, Indian Air Force and Indian
Navy are among the finest institutions of our country. These institutions are

looked up to by everyone for several virtues like discipline, dedication,
commitment, adventure, etc. These institutions provide a very clean and
healthy environment to work and live in with a sense of pride and honour. In

the yesteryears, only the elite sections of society could join the services as
officers and it was a matter of prestige to be associated with the armed forces.
However, post the 1990s, the lustre of working abroad or working in

multinational companies and earning huge sums of money diverted the youth
to these lustrous jobs and fewer numbers aspired to join the defence forces.
However, within a span of two decades, reality has dawned upon our youth

and the latest trend is that engineers working in the best of companies like
TCS, WIPRO, etc., aspire for defence careers. Thus, the armed forces have

stood the test of time.

Highlights of Career as an Officer

As an officer, one enjoys a great sense of purpose of serving the
motherland

Wearing the uniform gives a sense of pride and honour