SSB Interview Coaching for NCC Entry

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Twice a year notification is released to recruit NCC C certificate holders in the Indian Arny. Other than the vacancy for the NCC ‘C’ certificate holders the notification also calls for wards of Battle Casualties of Army Personnel. There is a slight difference between the minimum educational qualifications of both.

NCC SSB Interview Eligibility Criteria

Nationality

A candidate must either be: (i) A citizen of India, (ii) A subject of Nepal, or (iii) A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka and East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania, Zambia, Malawi, Zaire and Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India provided that a candidate belonging to categories (ii) and (iii) above shall be a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India. A certificate of eligibility will, however, not be necessary in the case of candidates who are Gorkha subjects of Nepal. 

Age Limit

For NCC candidates (including wards of Battle Casualties) 19 to 25 years.

Educational Qualification

For NCC ‘C’ Certificate Holders

• Degree of a recognized University or equivalent with an aggregate of minimum of 50% marks taking into account marks of all the years. Those studying in their final year are also allowed to apply provided they have secured a minimum of 50% aggregate marks in the first two/three years of three/four years of degree courses respectively. Such students will need to secure an overall aggregate of a minimum of 50% marks in the degree courses if selected for an interview, failing which their candidature will be CANCELLED. 
• Should have served for a minimum of two/three years (as applicable) in Senior Division/Wg of NCC.
• Should have obtained a minimum of ‘B' Grade in the ‘C’ Certificate Exam of NCC.

For Wards of Battle Casualties

• The vacancies under wards of battle casualties are available to wards (unmarried sons and unmarried daughters including legally adopted) of Battle casualties specified as:- 
• Killed in action. 
• Died of wound or injuries (Other than self-inflicted). 
• Wounded or Injured (Other than self-inflicted). 
• Missing.
• Degree of a recognized University or equivalent with an aggregate of minimum of 50% marks taking into account marks of all the years. 
• NCC 'C' certificate NOT required for Wards of Battle Casualties

NCC SSB Interview Process

SSB Interview Day 1: Screening Process

The 1st day of the SSB Interview comprises different Tests. They are discussed below:

1. OIR (Officer Intelligence Rating Test) - Paper 1 and Paper 2

OIR Tests are conducted with two banks of questions covering both verbal and nonverbal reasoning. Candidates had to write their answers down in the past, however, today OMR sheets are provided for marking the solutions. The number of questions in each set and the time permitted for each set vary, so pay close attention to the instructor's pre-test briefing.

2000+ Most Important Questions for OIR Test SSB Interview

2. PP&DT (Picture Perception & Description Test) 

First, candidates will be shown a picture (mainly blurry/hazy) for 30 seconds, after which they will have one minute to report their observations, including the number of characters, their genders, their moods, and the action that is occurring in the picture. Then they will have four and a half minutes to compose a tale based on their findings.

3. Group Discussion (GD)

The batch is divided into groups of 10 to 15 aspirants, and each aspirant must share their experience before the group can come to a decision.

Also, Read Top 10 Reasons For Getting Screened Out in SSB Interview

SSB Interview Day 2: Psychological Tests

1. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

Candidates are given 4 minutes to construct a story after being shown 12 photos, 1 of which is blank. The time restriction is put in place to assess each Aspirant's innate response.

Also Read: Common Mistakes in TAT Thematic Apperception Test

2. Word Association Test (WAT)

The Aspirants are required to jot down a sentence that comes to mind when they see each of the 60 words that are presented to them for 15 seconds at a time.

3. Situation Reaction Test (SRT)

A booklet is given to the Aspirants with 60 real-life situations; they must write their reactions to those situations. The total duration of this exercise is 30 minutes.

Know Complete Details about SRT in SSB Interview

4. Self-Description Test (SDT)

Candidates must provide a brief self-description of the context in a few paragraphs. Write about your parents', instructors', friends, and other people's opinions as well as the traits you want to cultivate. This test has a 15-minute time limit.

SSB Interview Day 3: Group Testing Officers Tests

1. Group Discussion (GD)

The GTO first presents two themes for the first GD, from which the group selects one before exchanging opinions. The GTO provides a topic for the second GD, after which the same process is repeated. The group does not need to reach a decision in this instance.

2. Group Planning Exercise (GPE)

Using a map of the location, the GTO describes a situation where there are a number of issues. The candidates then have 10 minutes to write their solutions using all of their resources, including their group. The group then confers a strategy for resolving the issues, which is then described by one of the participants.

3. Progressive Group Task (PGT)

This challenge consists of four different obstacle courses, each of which gets harder as it goes along. The group is expected to proceed and take on these buildings utilising their available aid, such as a rope, plank, balli, etc. There is also a load that needs to be carried. The group is required to abide by all GTO guidelines, which include:

(a) Rule of Color

• White refers to both people and things.
• Blue denotes a guy only.
• Red is off-limits to everyone.

(b) The ground is off-limits to everyone.

(c) Rigidity Rule: Helping materials may be attached to the structures but not to one another.

(d) Rule Of Infinity: The start and end lines extend to infinity i.e can’t be crossed directly 

(e) Distance Rule: No distance greater than  4 feet can be jumped.

4. Group Obstacle Race (GOR)/ Snake Race

A sprint across four obstacles, including a single ramp jump, eight-shaped bars, a 10-foot wall, a double wall, a spider web, and an enormous slide, is one of the most enjoyable activities in the entire procedure. Red should not be touched by either a snake or my man, according to the guidelines. When navigating obstacles, the snake must be handled by a minimum of three people, and the GTO may apply a time penalty for infractions.

5. Half Group Task (HGT)

Similar To PGT, But With Only Two People In The Group And One Obstacle To Overcome.

 

6. Individual Obstacles (IO)

The candidate must successfully navigate all 10 obstacles, each of which will provide a different score as displayed on them. The candidate may repeat the challenges, but only once he has cleared all 10. The 10 tasks are shown below with their respective scores.

• Jumping over a single ramp   (1)
• Jump over a Double Barrel    (2)
• Balancing Beam                    (3)
• Screen Jump                          (4)
• Burma Bridge                        (5)
• Tarzan Swing                         (6)
• Double Platform Jump            (7)
• Double Ditch                         (8)
• Commando Walk                  (9)
• Tiger Leap                              (10)

7. Lecturette

The lecturette is a test of your self-assurance in front of a group of onlookers. Each officer is responsible for leading his men, inspiring them, and explaining the strategy. For this, you need to speak and sing with assurance. The SSB panel administers a test in GTO known as the lectures to verify all of these.

8. Command Task (CT)

The GTO calls each task candidate, in turn, selecting them at random, before asking them a series of questions and outlining a task resembling the PGT. Then he requests that the commander who is up for the job contact two of his team members as subordinates to assist him in getting past the obstruction.

9. Final Group Task (FGT)

As suggested by the name, the entire group is again given one obstacle that is comparable to PGT, which they must clear together.

Rules to Follow For GTO Tasks in SSB Interview, GTO Color Rules

SSB Interview Day 4: Personal Interview

Any of the three days, following the conclusion of the examination that day, may be used for the personal interview. The IO asks the candidate a variety of questions about his family, academics, involvement in sports and extracurricular activities, hobbies and interests, responsibilities, and general knowledge including forces, personal life and many more based on the information provided by the student in his PIQ (Personal Information Questionnaire).

The average interview lasts for 40 minutes, while some may go for an hour or even just 5 minutes.

Documents Required for NCC SSB Interview

• Printout of the Online Application Form 
• Matriculation/Secondary School Examination Certificate or equivalent certificate and Mark Sheet issued by the concerned Board of Education.
• 12th Class Certificate & Marks Sheet. 
• Graduation Degree/Provisional Degree
• Marks Sheets of all years/semesters. 
• NCC `C’ Certificate (Date of issue of NCC `C’ Certificate to be on or before the date of submission of online application by the candidate). NCC `C’ Certificate is not required from Wards of Battle Casualties.
• Certificate regarding CGPA conversion to marks (as applicable) and aggregate percentage from the concerned University duly specifying the rules/ conversion criteria/formula in this regard.
• Certificate from the Principal/Head of the Institution stating that the candidate is in final year and his/her result will be declared by 1st of Apr 2022 (only for final year appearing candidates). 
• Declaration by the candidate of the final year degree course that he/she will submit the proof of passing by 1 st of Apr 2022 to the Directorate General of Recruiting, failing which his/her candidature will be cancelled.

SSB Interview Course Fee Details:

Course Name/Code	SSB+ SPOKEN
Course Duration	14 DAYS+1 MONTH
Form Fee	Rs.525/
Course Fee	Rs.15,000/-
Total Payable Amount	Rs.15,525/-Pay Now
Course Name/Code	SSB INTERVIEW
Course Duration	14 Days
Form Fee	Rs.525/
Course Fee	Rs.12,000/-
Total Payable Amount	Rs.12,525/-Pay Now
Course Name/Code	PERSONAL INTERVIEW (CAPF/MNS)
Course Duration	3 Days
Form Fee	Rs.525/
Course Fee	Rs.3,000/-
Total Payable Amount	Rs.3,525/-Pay Now
Course Name/Code	INDIAN COAST GUARD (AC)(PSB+FSB)+SPOKEN
Course Duration	14 DAYS+1 MONTH
Form Fee	Rs.525/
Course Fee	Rs.15,000/-
Total Payable Amount	Rs.15,525/-Pay Now
Course Name/Code	INDIAN COAST GUARD (AC)(PSB+FSB)
Course Duration	14 Days
Form Fee	Rs.525/
Course Fee	Rs.12,000/-
Total Payable Amount	Rs.12,525/-Pay Now