Chanakya SSB Academy in Dehradun is a dedicated training institute for candidates preparing for SSB interviews and defence officer entry examinations, including NDA, CDS, AFCAT, and TES. The academy also supports aspirants preparing for officer entries in the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force. Our training environment focuses on the core qualities associated with the Armed Forces, including discipline, teamwork, leadership, and decision-making, while providing candidates with a structured and practical preparation experience.

Our SSB coaching program in Dehradun covers the key stages of the SSB selection process, including Screening Tests, Psychological Tests, Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks, Personal Interviews, Conference Preparation, and Communication Skills. Through regular mock SSB exercises, practical activities, personalized feedback, and expert mentorship, candidates gain a better understanding of the selection process while identifying their strengths and working on areas that require improvement. Chanakya SSB Academy places strong emphasis on confidence building, leadership development, teamwork, effective communication, and Officer Like Qualities (OLQs). Our focused and disciplined training approach combines classroom guidance with practical activities to help aspirants prepare effectively for the demands of the SSB selection process and move closer to their defence career aspirations.

SSB Training at Chanakya SSB Academy, Dheradun
Manasa + Vacha + Karmana
Thought + word + deed
मनस + वाचा + कर्मणा

Why Choose Chanakya SSB Academy for SSB Coaching in Dehradun?

Expert Guidance from Defence Professionals: Get trained under experienced defence personnel and SSB specialists who have a thorough understanding of the officer selection process and provide practical, focused, and result-oriented SSB preparation.
Experienced Expert Panel:
- Captain Naresh Kumar Joshi (Retd. Indian Navy) – Provides expert guidance in Personal Interview preparation, officer communication skills, personality development, and conference preparation.
- Group Captain Sangeeta Kathait (Retd. Indian Air Force) and A.K. Singh (Retd. Indian Air Force) – Offer specialized training for Psychological Tests, including TAT, WAT, SRT, and Self-Description.
- Lt. Colonel Hari Bisht (Retd. Indian Army) and Wing Commander Maharaj Singh (Retd. Indian Air Force) – Guide candidates through practical GTO training, leadership activities, outdoor tasks, and CPSS/PABT preparation.
Complete SSB Preparation Under One Roof: Our structured SSB coaching covers all major stages of the selection process, including Stage-I Screening, Psychological Assessment, Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks, Personal Interview, Conference, and physical preparation.
Personalized Performance Guidance: Each aspirant receives individual attention, detailed performance feedback, expert mentoring, and preparation guidance based on their specific strengths and areas of improvement.
Realistic SSB Mock Practice: Candidates participate in mock SSB sessions and practical activities designed to provide an experience similar to the actual selection environment. This helps improve confidence, teamwork, communication, and decision-making skills.
Development of Officer-Like Qualities (OLQs): Our training places special emphasis on developing important OLQs such as leadership, responsibility, effective communication, initiative, social adaptability, teamwork, and problem-solving abilities.
Regularly Updated Training Approach: Our SSB preparation methodology is continuously reviewed and improved to align with current SSB selection practices and assessment requirements, helping candidates stay prepared for the selection process.
Focused and Consistent Preparation: With experienced mentorship, disciplined training, practical exposure, and candidate-focused guidance, Chanakya SSB Academy supports aspirants in their preparation for a career as an officer in the Armed Forces.

Important Things to Know Before Attending SSB

SSB reporting process, required documents, and essential administrative formalities.
Understanding the purpose, selection philosophy, and functioning of the Services Selection Board (SSB).
Detailed overview of the SSB schedule, activities, and overall duration.
Understanding the different SSB assessment techniques and the responsibilities of various assessors.
Important areas of assessment and the key parameters considered during SSB evaluation.
Guidance on completing the Personal Information Questionnaire (PIQ) accurately and effectively.
Training, mentoring, and motivational sessions to improve overall SSB preparation.
Physical fitness, sports, and outdoor activities essential for SSB candidates.
Development of Officer Like Qualities (OLQs), confidence, communication, and overall personality.
Career guidance and orientation for opportunities in the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force.

SSB Training Modules

Screening Test

Reasoning Tests (Verbal & Non-Verbal)
Picture Perception & Discussion Test (PPDT)

Psychological Tests

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
Word Association Test (WAT)
Situation Reaction Test (SRT)
Self Description Test (SDT)

Group Testing Series (GTO)

Group Discussion (GD)
Group Planning Exercise (GPE)
Progressive Group Task (PGT)
Half Group Task (HGT)
Group Obstacle Race
Lecturette
Individual Obstacles
Command Task
Final Group Task (FGT)

Personal Interview

Interview Structure & Process
Preparation Strategies
Frequently Asked Questions
Interview Environment & Etiquette
Mock Interview Practice

Why is SSB Important?

Clearing the SSB is an essential stage for candidates seeking to join the Indian Armed Forces as an Officer.
SSB selection is applicable to NDA, NA, and various 10+2 Technical Entry schemes.
It is an important selection stage for CDS and other Permanent Commission and Short Service Commission entries.
SSB assessment is conducted for officer recruitment in the Indian Army, Indian Navy, and Indian Air Force.

SSB Selection Process

1. Check Academic Eligibility

2. Qualify the Entrance Examination

3. SSB Interview & CPSS

4. Complete Medical Examination

5. Final 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, Uttarakhand
2 AFSB – Mysore, Karnataka
3 AFSB – Gandhinagar, Gujarat
4 AFSB – Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
5 AFSB – Guwahati

Navy Selection Boards

Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
Kolkata, West Bengal

Total Selection Boards

Army – 12
Air Force – 05
Navy – 04
Total = 21

Composition of a Board

President: Major General / Brigadier (Commandant – Senior-most President)
Deputy President: Brigadier / Colonel
Interviewing Officers: Brigadier / Colonel
GTOs: Colonel / Lt Colonel / Major
Psychologists: Military Officers & Civil Experts (DRDO Scientists)

Note: Equivalent ranks apply 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