Our Courses - SSB Coaching & Interview Preparation Program

Preparing for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview requires much more than academic knowledge. The SSB selection process is designed to assess a candidate's personality, leadership potential, decision-making ability, emotional intelligence, and officer-like qualities through a structured five-day evaluation system.

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At SSB with ISV, we offer a comprehensive SSB coaching and interview preparation program designed to help aspirants understand the psychology behind the SSB selection process and develop the behavioural traits expected of future officers in the Indian Armed Forces.

Our structured mentoring program combines theoretical understanding, practical training, mock assessments, and personalised feedback to help candidates build clarity, confidence, and authenticity during the SSB interview.

The course is designed for aspirants preparing for:

  • NDA SSB Interview
  • CDS SSB Interview
  • AFSB through AFCAT
  • 10+2 TES entry
  • 10+2 B Tech entry (Navy)
  • NCC special entry
  • Direct entry into the Indian Army after engineering through SSC(Tech)/ SSC (Non Tech)
  • TGC Entry
  • Service entry candidates (CW Scheme, SD List Commission, ACC Entry, SCO & PC-SL commission)
  • SSC direct entries into various branches of the Navy (Executive, Law, Pilot, Naval Air Operations, Logistics, Engineering, Electrical, Naval Armament, Naval Constructor)

With expert mentoring by professionals who understand the SSB assessment system, this program focuses on holistic personality development and officer-like qualities training, ensuring candidates are well prepared to face every stage of the SSB interview process.

10 days Services Selection Board Hackathon

Price - ₹12,499 + 18% GST

Total Sessions: 17 | Total Learning Hours: 60

This intensive SSB training program is designed to simulate the learning and behavioural development required to successfully navigate the Services Selection Board interview process. Over fifteen structured sessions, candidates receive training across all major areas evaluated during the SSB selection process, including screening tests, psychological assessments, group testing officer tasks, personal interview preparation, and officer-like qualities development. The program blends theoretical learning with practical exercises, mock tests, and expert feedback, helping aspirants understand how assessors evaluate behaviour and leadership potential.

Topics Covered:

Introduction to SSB & Stage 1 Screening Tests+
PIQ Form & Personal Interview Preparation+
Mock Interview by DIPR Certified IO+
Projective Technique Theory (Psych Tests) Understanding SSB Psychology Tests+
Mock Psychology Test and Detailed Feedback+
Group Situational Tasks (GTO Training)+
Genesis of Group Testing Technique+
Officer Like Qualities (OLQ) Theory+
Conference Procedure+
Correlation Between Psychologist, GTO and Interviewing Officer+
Individual Feedback & Mentoring+

10 days SSB Hackathon Schedule

DayTimeTopicClasses Taken By
17:30 - 11:00 AMIntroduction to SSB, OIR & PPDT & CSSSGTO
15:00 - 8:00 PMPsych Theory Session - 1Psychologist
27:30 - 11:00 AMOLQs & Correlation, Equation for Recommendation & OPAMGTO
25:00 - 8:00 PMPsych Theory Session - 2Psychologist
37:30 - 11:00 AMIntroduction to Group Testing, Group Discussion, Mock GDsGTO
35:00 - 8:00 PMHow to fill PIQ from & Interview TheoryIO
47:30 - 11:00 AMGroup Planning Exercise, Mock GPE practiceGTO
47:00 - 8:00 PMCurrent Affairs, An Officer and A Gentleman - Session 1Mentor-in-Residence & Principal Insights Officer
57:30 - 11:00 AMProgressive Group Task TheoryGTO
67:30 - 11:00 AMGroup Obstacle Race, Mock PGT practice on VTX - Virtual Training XperienceGTO
77:30 - 11:00 AMHalf Group Task, Lecturette, Individual Obstacles, Command Task, Final Group Task TheoryGTO
87:30 - 11:00 AMMock HGT & FGT practice on VTX - Virtual Training XperienceGTO
97:30 - 11:00 AMCommand Task practice on VTX - Virtual Training XperienceGTO
97:00 - 8:00 PMCurrent Affairs, An Officer and A Gentleman - Session 2Mentor-in-Residence & Principal Insights Officer
107:30 - 11:00 AMFeedback by GTOGTO
Day

1

Time

7:30 - 11:00 AM

Topic

Introduction to SSB, OIR & PPDT & CSSS

Classes Taken By

GTO

Day

1

Time

5:00 - 8:00 PM

Topic

Psych Theory Session - 1

Classes Taken By

Psychologist

Day

2

Time

7:30 - 11:00 AM

Topic

OLQs & Correlation, Equation for Recommendation & OPAM

Classes Taken By

GTO

Day

2

Time

5:00 - 8:00 PM

Topic

Psych Theory Session - 2

Classes Taken By

Psychologist

Day

3

Time

7:30 - 11:00 AM

Topic

Introduction to Group Testing, Group Discussion, Mock GDs

Classes Taken By

GTO

Day

3

Time

5:00 - 8:00 PM

Topic

How to fill PIQ from & Interview Theory

Classes Taken By

IO

Day

4

Time

7:30 - 11:00 AM

Topic

Group Planning Exercise, Mock GPE practice

Classes Taken By

GTO

Day

4

Time

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Topic

Current Affairs, An Officer and A Gentleman - Session 1

Classes Taken By

Mentor-in-Residence & Principal Insights Officer

Day

5

Time

7:30 - 11:00 AM

Topic

Progressive Group Task Theory

Classes Taken By

GTO

Day

6

Time

7:30 - 11:00 AM

Topic

Group Obstacle Race, Mock PGT practice on VTX - Virtual Training Xperience

Classes Taken By

GTO

Day

7

Time

7:30 - 11:00 AM

Topic

Half Group Task, Lecturette, Individual Obstacles, Command Task, Final Group Task Theory

Classes Taken By

GTO

Day

8

Time

7:30 - 11:00 AM

Topic

Mock HGT & FGT practice on VTX - Virtual Training Xperience

Classes Taken By

GTO

Day

9

Time

7:30 - 11:00 AM

Topic

Command Task practice on VTX - Virtual Training Xperience

Classes Taken By

GTO

Day

9

Time

7:00 - 8:00 PM

Topic

Current Affairs, An Officer and A Gentleman - Session 2

Classes Taken By

Mentor-in-Residence & Principal Insights Officer

Day

10

Time

7:30 - 11:00 AM

Topic

Feedback by GTO

Classes Taken By

GTO

Important Notes

1. Story writing practice and evaluation will be done daily.

2. All GTO theory sessions and practices will be conducted on VTX™ (Virtual Training Xperience) - India's first Virtual GTO Ground with ~250 structures of different difficulty levels. VTX™ is a proprietary asset of CS Joint Services Academy Private Limited, All Rights Reserved.

3. Mock interview is conducted on the date mutually convenient for the Interviewing Officer and the student.

4. The mock Psych test is a timed test that can be undertaken online at your own will. Link for the sPMe will be available on your SSB with ISV account. Upon attempting the test, you are required to upload your dossier on the portal. The Psych will give a firm date and time for 1:1 feedback after dossier assessment. The student needs to be present positively as per the sPMe. Please note that the students have to attempt the test within the 10 days of course completion so that the feedback can be scheduled at the earliest possible.

5. The Psych and IO theory sessions are subject to the availability of the assessors. At times, the theory sessions are shifted to different days within the course duration.

Why choose SSB with ISV for SSB coaching?

SSB with ISV focuses on authentic personality development rather than superficial coaching techniques.Our training philosophy is based on the principle of Manasa – Vacha – Karmana, emphasizing alignment between thought, communication, and action. Through structured mentoring, behavioural training, and realistic simulations, we help candidates develop the mindset and qualities required to succeed in the SSB interview and eventually serve as officers in the Indian Armed Forces.

Frequently Asked Questions

The best way to prepare for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview is to focus on personality development, leadership behaviour, and clarity of thought rather than memorized answers. Effective SSB preparation involves understanding the five-day selection process, practicing psychology tests such as TAT, WAT, and SRT, improving group discussion skills, and developing officer-like qualities through structured training. Programs like the SSB coaching and mentoring courses at SSB with ISV help aspirants understand the assessment methodology used by psychologists, GTOs, and interviewing officers.

Yes, it is possible to clear the SSB interview without formal coaching. However, structured SSB training programs help candidates understand the selection process, psychological tests, and group tasks more clearly. Many aspirants choose SSB coaching to gain insights into how assessors evaluate leadership behaviour, decision making, and officer-like qualities during the interview process.

The SSB interview includes several psychological tests designed to understand a candidate’s personality and thinking patterns. These include Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), Word Association Test (WAT), Situation Reaction Test (SRT), and Self Description Test (SDT). These tests help psychologists assess emotional stability, problem solving ability, leadership traits, and consistency in behaviour.

GTO tasks are conducted by the Group Testing Officer to evaluate a candidate’s behaviour in group situations. Common GTO tasks include Group Discussion, Group Planning Exercise, Progressive Group Task, Half Group Task, Command Task, Lecturette, Individual Obstacles, and Final Group Task. These activities assess qualities such as teamwork, leadership, communication, initiative, and decision-making ability.

SSB preparation timelines vary depending on the candidate’s background and familiarity with the selection process. Many candidates begin preparing 2–3 months before their SSB interview, focusing on personality development, psychological test practice, and understanding GTO tasks. Structured SSB coaching programs help aspirants accelerate their preparation by providing clarity on the evaluation process and guidance on developing officer-like qualities.

Officer Like Qualities are the personality traits evaluated during the SSB selection process to identify potential officers for the Indian Armed Forces. There are 15 OLQs broadly grouped into areas such as effective intelligence, reasoning ability, initiative, self confidence, cooperation, responsibility, determination, courage, and stamina. These qualities are assessed across psychology tests, group tasks, and personal interviews.

Online SSB coaching can be highly effective when combined with structured mentoring, practical exercises, and detailed feedback. Programs such as the Virtual Training Xperience (VTX™) allow aspirants to understand GTO tasks, leadership exercises, and group dynamics through simulated learning environments, helping candidates prepare even if they do not have access to a physical training ground.

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