The SSB interview is done after the written exam.
Wing Commander and Army Psychologist Sushil Vajpayee said that the SSB interview evaluates not just the candidate’s knowledge but also their behaviour, mentality and overall personality.
If you wish to join the Air Force, Navy or Army and want to serve the nation, then let us tell you that the first step is a written exam of NDA and CDS, followed by the SSB interview, which is considered among the toughest and most important exams in India. It often becomes difficult for the student to clear it because of English.
While talking to Local18, Wing Commander and Army Psychologist Sushil Vajpayee said that the SSB (Service Selection Board) interview, conducted after clearing the written exams for NDA (National Defence Academy) and CDS (Combined Defence Services) is among the toughest interviews which evaluate not just the candidate’s knowledge but also their behaviour, mentality, and overall personality including the way of speaking, standing and sitting.
Wing Commander Sushil Vajpayee shed light on the importance of English in the SSB interview. He said that the interview is conducted in English only because it has a different effect when the students answer or do group discussions but it’s not a strict requirement for selection. Candidates should know enough English to understand and respond to questions and discussions.
Vajpayee added that many times Hindi medium children lose their confidence after going for the interview. When some students there speak good English, then the Hindi medium students already think that they are rejected but it does not happen.
He emphasised that students preparing for NDA and CDS should focus on improving their English, especially if it’s very weak. Academies where students prepare for these exams often provide support to enhance their English. He also advised students to communicate with their teachers about their language concerns, so they could receive the necessary attention and guidance.
The Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) conducts the Combined Defence Services (CDS) and National Defence Academy (NDA) exams.
The candidates who clear the written exams are eligible to apply for the SSB interview. The SSB interview round is a five-day process and consists of multiple rounds of group discussion, psychological testing and in-person interviews to evaluate a candidate’s mental ability, skills and ability to think.
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