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Manav Sharma

Chanakya SSB Experts

CAPTAIN NARESH KUMAR JOSHI (RETD) INDIAN NAVY

Ex-Deputy President/Interviewing Officer, 33 SSB Bhopal Ex-Deputy President/Interviewing Officer, 12 SSB Bangalore

Group Captain Rajat Dwivedi (retd.)

GTO at AFSB dehradun 2003-2007
In charge PABT 2003-2007
Instructor at NDA 1994-1996
Senior Director at Government of India 2017-2025 (in charge of conducting Basic induction course for the Organisation)

GROUP CAPTAIN A.K. SINGH (RETD., INDIAN AIR FORCE)

Ex-HOD Psychology for 11 years in SSB.
Ex-Psychologist, 1 AFSB Dehradun
Ex-Psychologist, 2 AFSB Mysore
Ex-Psychologist, 4 AFSB Varanasi
Handled around 5000 live dossier assessments.

GP.CAPT. SANGEETA KATHAIT.(VETERAN)

Ex. Psychologist, Air Force Selection Board Dehradun.

WING COMMANDER MAHARAJ SINGH (EX-FLYING PILOT, AIR FORCE)

Ex-Senior GTO, Air Force Selection Board, Varanasi
Ex-Senior GTO, Air Force Selection Board, Mysore
Ex-Senior GTO, Air Force Selection Board, Dehradun
PABT/CPSS Trained

MR DEV NAGAR (EX-VICE PRINCIPAL ARMY SCHOOL)

Experienced Motivational & Personality Development Trainer

LT COL HARI BISHT (EX-ARMY)

Experienced Senior GTO

SQUADRON LEADER ANURADHA CHAUDHARY (EX-AIR FORCE)

Specialised in Personality Development

Specific Features of SSB Coaching at Chanakya Defence College, Dehradun

Our college has a comprehensive training programme for SSB entry, 14/21/28 days.
Classes conducted by retired defence officers from the SSB Panel for all the three techniques.
One of the Best GTO Ground within the Campus.
Guidance materials for all the three techniques are provided and the candidates are assessed in regular intervals. Special emphasis is given with focused individual attention to improve upon the performance.
Our Campus is fully residential with all facilities under one roof.
Our Campus ultimate moto is to contribute towards mental and physical enrichment for building up a balanced personality.

Chanakya SSB Academy, one of the best SSB Academy in Dehradun is located in the serene and pristine lap of natural beauty, with a view of picturesque green mountain cover, away from the hustle and bustle of city noise.
It’s team has the expertise of super-qualified, experienced and senior ex- SSB officers. These officers have a plethora of experience, second to none, in all three techniques. The facility provided here is comparable to the actual SSB itself. The Group Task ground is full-fledged with all the tasks required, to impart training.
Indoor, as well as outdoor facilities, are available to familiarize the candidates, with the actual SSB environment. User-friendly Modern techniques in imparting the training are adopted. We also train the aspirants for various officer cadre entries, like in Army, Navy, Air Force, Coast Gaurd and CAPF.
An experienced phycologist and the associated training equipment’s are available for proper training. Thorough care is taken to cover all the nuances for a successful interview. Our aim is to be the best SSB Academy in Dehradun.

SSB TRAINING
Manasa + vacha + karmana
Thought + word + deed
मनस + वाचा + कर्मणा

Why Choose Us?
Experienced Instructors: Our team comprises seasoned veterans and former SSB assessors who bring years of expertise and insider knowledge to the coaching sessions.
1. For Personal Interview and Conferences preparations we have CAPTAIN NARESH KUMAR JOSHI (EX-NAVY) Ex-Deputy President/Interviewing Officer.
2. For Psychological Test preparation we have GROUP CAPTAIN SANGEETA KATHAIT (EX-AIR FORCE) Ex-Psychologist, Air Force Selection Board, Mr. A.K. SINGH (RETD., INDIAN AIR FORCE, Psychologist) Dehradun.
3. For Group Testing Series and PABT/CPSS we have Lt. COLONEL HARI BISHT (EX-ARMY) and WING COMMANDER MAHARAJ SINGH (EX - FLYING PILOT, AIRFORCE) Experienced Senior GTO respectively.
Comprehensive Curriculum: We cover all aspects of the SSB interview process, including psychology tests, group discussions, personal interviews, and physical fitness assessments.
Individualized Approach: Recognizing that each candidate is unique, we tailor our coaching to address your specific strengths, weaknesses, and goals.
Mock Interviews: Practice makes perfect! Our mock SSB interviews simulate the real exam environment, allowing you to refine your skills and build confidence.
5. Proven Success: Our track record speaks for itself, with countless candidates successfully clearing the SSB interview and realizing their dreams of serving the nation.

Things to know while planning for SSB.
• Reporting, documentation and general administration at the SSBs
• Concept and principle of Services Selection Board (SSB)
• Duration and schedule of events at the SSBs
• Assessors and Techniques of assessment
• Focus areas of the SSBs
• Personal Information Questionnaire (PIQ)
• Training and Motivational Videos
• Physical fitness and games sessions
• Concept of Personality and Officer Like Qualities
• Orientation - Indian Army
• Orientation - Indian Navy
• Orientation - Indian Air Force

Training.
Screening
• Reasoning, Verbal and Non-Verbal Tests
• Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PP & DT)
Psychological Test Series
• Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
• Word Association Test (WAT)
• Situation Reaction Test (SRT)
• Self-Description Test (SDT)
Group Testing Series
• Group Discussion
• Group Planning Exercise
• Progressive Group Task
• Half Group Task
• Group Obstacle Race
• Lecturette
• Individual Obstacles
• Command Task
• Final Group Task
Personal Interview
• Structure of Interview
• Salient aspects and preparation
• Types of Questions
• Interview environment and setting
• Interviewing

Necessity
SSB qualification is a mandatory requirement for entry in Indian Armed Forces as an officer through various entries
Various entries are
NDA / NA / 10+2 TECH
CDS
Other Permanent and Short Service Commission entries in Army, Navy & Air Force
Steps for Selection
Requisite academic qualification
Qualify the Entrance Exam
Qualify the SSB & CPSS
Medical Fitness/Suitability
Merit List

Location Of SSB (Army and Navy)

NORTH
Jalandhar, PB Only Army Boards
31SSB
32 SSB

EAST
Allahabad, UP Only Army Boards
11 SSB
14 SSB
18 SSB
19 SSB
34 SSB

CENTRAL
Bhopal, MP
20 SSB
21 SSB
22 SSB
33 SSB (Naval Board)

SOUTH Bangalore, KA
12 SSB (Naval Board)
17 SSB
24 SSB

AIR FORCE SELECTION BOARDS
1 AFSB - Dehradun, UK
2 AFSB – Mysore, Karnataka
3 AFSB – Gandhinagar, Gujarat
4 AFSB – Varanasi, UP
5 AFSB – Guwahati
NAVY SELECTION BOARDS
Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Kolkata, West Bengal
TOTAL = 21
Army - 12
Air Force - 05
Navy - 04
Composition of a Board
President - Major General/Brigadier
(Commandant – Senior-most President in the Centre)
Deputy President - Brigadier/Colonel
Interviewing Officers - Brigadier/Colonel
GTOs - Colonel/Lt Col/Major
Psychologists - Colonel/Lt Col/Major - DRDO Scientists (Civilians)
*Note. Equivalent ranks in Navy and Air Force Boards

Assessment

Officer like Qualities

Interviewing Officer
(with captain Joshi profile)

GTO Officer
(with Lieutenant Colonel Bisht profile)

Psychologist
(with group captain A.K. Singh profile)

Chanakya SSB Academy Dehradun FOOD CHART 2026 – 2027

DAY	BREAKFAST 7.15am to 8.15am	LUNCH 1.15pm to 2.15pm	SNACKS 5.00pm to 5.30pm	DINNER 8.00pm to 8.40pm
MONDAY	Stuffed Paranthas, Pickle & Curd	Urad Chana Dal, Seasonal Vagetable, Roti, Rice & Salad	Biscuit/Mathari & Tea	Egg Curry + Matar Mushroom, Malka Masoor Dal, Roti & Rice
TUESDAY	Ajwain Poori, Aloo ki Sabai, Pickle & Tea	Arhar Dal Tadka, Seasonal Vagetable, Roti, Rice & Mirch Salad	Fruits	Lobia Dal, Seasonal Vagetable, Roti, Rice & Sweet Kheer
WEDNESDAY	Kala Chana and Cholley chaat & Milk	Dal Makhani, Seasonal Vagetable, Roti, Rice & Salad	Rasna/Roohafza/Jal jeera/Nimboo pani + Aloo Bonda/ Noodles	Chicken, Mutter Paneer, Malka Dal, Roti, Rice
THURSDAY	Vermicelli, Milk Dalia	Karhi Pakora, Seasonal Vegetable, Roti, Rice & Papad	Namak Paara & Tea	Rajma, Seasonal Vegetable, Roti, Rice & Shahi Tukra Or Sewai Kheer
FRIDAY	Bread, Jam and Milk/idli, Sambar & Tea	Rajma, Seasonal Vegetable, Roti, Rice & Salad	Bread Pakora, Samosa & Tea	Egg Curry, Soya Chaap, Kaali Maoor Daal, Roti & Rice
SATURDAY	Mix Parantha, Pickle, Milk/Sweet Kaddu	Kala Chana, Seasonal Vegetable, Roti, Rice & Salad	Fruits	Lemon/ Tomato Rice, Sambar, Coconut Chutney, Aloo soya badi, Roti & *Suji Halwa
SUNDAY	Poha/Macroni/Pasta & Milk	Chole, Seasonal Vegetable, Roti, Zeera Rice & Raita	Bhel Poori/Refreshing Drink	Veg Biryani/Pulao & Veg Raita