SSB Preparation Programme for NDA Aspirants
At Chandigarh Defence Academy (CDA), we believe that clearing the SSB Interview is not only about knowledge — it is about developing Officer Like Qualities (OLQs), leadership, confidence, communication skills and personality. Our SSB Training Programme is designed by experienced defence mentors to prepare candidates for the five-day Service Selection Board interview conducted by the Army, Navy and Air Force. We provide scientific, structured and practical training that transforms students into confident future officers.
About SSB Interview
The Service Selection Board (SSB) is a comprehensive personality and intelligence test conducted over 5 days to evaluate a candidate’s suitability for the Indian Armed Forces. SSB assesses the 15 Officer Like Qualities (OLQs) through psychological tests, group tasks, interviews, and outdoor activities.
Stages of SSB
Stage 1 – Screening Test
Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR Test)
Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT)
Only screened candidates proceed to Stage 2.
Stage 2 – Psychological Tests
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
Word Association Test (WAT)
Situation Reaction Test (SRT)
Self Description Test (SD)
Stage 3 – Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks
Group Discussion (GD)
Group Planning Exercise (GPE)
Progressive Group Task (PGT)
Half Group Task (HGT)
Individual Obstacles
Command Task
Lecturette
Final Group Task (FGT)
Stage 4 – Personal Interview
A detailed interaction with the Interviewing Officer covering:
Personal life
Academics
General awareness
Family background
Leadership and decision making ability
Stage 5 – Conference
Final assessment by the board before recommendation.
15 Days SSB Crash Course
This programme is specially designed for NDA written qualified candidates who are appearing for SSB shortly.
Programme Duration
15 Days Intensive Training
Course Highlights
✔ Complete SSB Orientation
✔ Officer Like Qualities Development
✔ Daily Psychological Test Practice
✔ GTO Ground Training
✔ Communication & Personality Development
✔ Personal Interview Preparation
✔ Lecturette & Public Speaking Training
✔ Group Discussion Techniques
✔ Mock SSB Simulation
✔ Confidence Building Sessions
Daily Training Structure
Morning Session
Physical Training
Obstacle Practice
Outdoor GTO Tasks
Afternoon Session
Psychology Test Practice (TAT / WAT / SRT / SD)
Evening Session
Group Discussion
Lecturette Practice
Interview Preparation
Personality Development
Mock SSB
Students undergo Full Mock SSB Simulation to experience the real SSB environment.
✔ Screening Test Simulation
✔ Psychology Test Practice
✔ GTO Tasks Practice
✔ Personal Interview Mock
Individual feedback is provided by experienced mentors.
Two-Year Integrated NDA Programme
For students after Class 10th, Chandigarh Defence Academy offers a 2-Year Integrated Programme combining:
✔ Schooling (Class 11 & 12)
✔ NDA Written Preparation
✔ SSB Personality Development
✔ Physical Training
✔ Leadership Training
This programme ensures complete preparation for NDA + SSB together.
Programme Structure
Academic Preparation
Mathematics for NDA
English for NDA
General Studies
Current Affairs
SSB Preparation
Personality Development
Communication Skills
Leadership Training
Group Tasks Practice
Psychological Test Preparation
Physical Development
Daily Physical Training
Obstacle Training
Endurance Building
Confidence Activities
Why Choose Chandigarh Defence Academy
✔ Experienced Defence Mentors
✔ Real SSB Ground Practice
✔ Personality Development Training
✔ Leadership & Communication Development
✔ NDA Written + SSB Integrated Training
✔ Individual Attention to Every Cadet
✔ Hostel Facility Available
