Hello Again Everyone. I am Ayush Yadav and this time I am sharing my 2nd SSB experience of NDA at 11 SSB ALLAHABAD. I have got recommended in 2 SSBs, 10+2 TECH ENTRY NAVY on 25 Aug’12 at NSB, Coimbatore and NDA-AF on 22 Oct’12 at 11SSB Allahabad. Unlike my previous article, I wont go into depth of everything this time but I still hope you all will enjoy reading it.
The Beginning NDA-AF 11 SSB Allahabad
I was in high spirits after clearing my first SSB at NSB COIMBATORE but a bit nervous at the same time coz now going to the next ssb meant performing better than before in a tougher group. Though I filled up my first choice as Air Force in NDA , I was called for SSB at Allahabad as my name appeared in the second call-up list. I went in Absentee Batch as I was down with severe viral when my regular batch was scheduled.
I reported on 17th October at 1 pm at MCO Allahabad.The SSB representatives came and led us to the army buses that took us to the SC(E) ALLAHABAD. I had already made a couple of friends by now. There around 130 candidates who had reported. We were then divided into 2 groups based on some code in our call-up letters. Our group of 60 ppl was sent to 11SSB and the other group to 19SSB board.
I reported on 17th October at 1 pm at MCO Allahabad.The SSB representatives came and led us to the army buses that took us to the SC(E) ALLAHABAD. I had already made a couple of friends by now. There around 130 candidates who had reported. We were then divided into 2 groups based on some code in our call-up letters. Our group of 60 ppl was sent to 11SSB and the other group to 19SSB board.
Screening Test 11 SSB Allahabad:
The next day i.e. 18th October the screening tests began quite early. I did well in the intelligence tests. In the PPDT, the picture shown to us had 3 characters involved in some conversation. I wrote a story on ragging where a newly joined college student is reporting the issue to the college authorities. Others wrote on some environment issue and related topics. In GD, everyone got a chance to speak since all were repeaters and after giving some valid arguments the group soon agreed on the common story.
The results were declared at around 1:30. 30 candidates were screened in .I was Chest No.3.
We were given PIQ forms to fill up .While we were filling our forms chest no. 1 to 10 were called for interview and we had to rush for the interview waiting hall where we completed the piq .We then discussed some recent events and about air force. I discovered there were 8 conference out candidates, 1 INA cadet and Me. Everyone seemed a li’l nervous as we were not expecting the interview. Soon Chest No.1 was called up for interview and we were amazed to find that his interview ended up in 8 minutes. The same happened with No.2 .We were being interviewed by the board president of 11ssb.Then it was my turn for interview.
The results were declared at around 1:30. 30 candidates were screened in .I was Chest No.3.
We were given PIQ forms to fill up .While we were filling our forms chest no. 1 to 10 were called for interview and we had to rush for the interview waiting hall where we completed the piq .We then discussed some recent events and about air force. I discovered there were 8 conference out candidates, 1 INA cadet and Me. Everyone seemed a li’l nervous as we were not expecting the interview. Soon Chest No.1 was called up for interview and we were amazed to find that his interview ended up in 8 minutes. The same happened with No.2 .We were being interviewed by the board president of 11ssb.Then it was my turn for interview.
11 SSB Allahabad Personal Interview:
I went into the room ,wished the IO and then sat on the chair when he asked me to sit. First question that I was asked was about my city, Gwalior. I answered impressively as I already read a few interesting things on Wikipedia. Then the IO asked me about my previous ssb. After I finished up, he said to me , “Don’t think that you will be given some sort of a preference here because you were recommended earlier. Its a totally fresh interaction. “ I replied with a confident yes and I know it sir (and the statement is true. You got to give your best in every SSB. One of my friend who was recommended with me earlier was unluckily conference out in another ssb at Bangalore. Then he asked me about my education, about my parents, friends. He also asked some questions related to info given by me in piq and about previous ssb. Then he said he’ll sum up quickly and asked me about CMs of Indian states and some other gk questions. This way my interview ended.
11 SSB Psychology Test:
The next day was Psych testing. It did well in all the tests and it was better than what I did previously at Coimbatore. After the testing got over , we headed to roam around the city. Some other guys spent time at the cyber cafe and cafeteria inside the SC(E) premises.
11 SSB Allahabad GTO Tasks:
Day 3 was GTO series and this time it was a very very memorable experience for a few reasons.Since the entire group from chest no. 1 to 10 was familiar to the testing procedure , I was a bit nervous.Our GTO was the ‘Badman ‘ there as we had heard from quite a few people that he is very strict and abuses every now and then. And it really turned out to be so.The moment he came he chided all those guys in the typical officers way who were not shaved properly and were not wearing proper white shoes. He then took us to the testing room for GD. The entire group wanted to speak every now and then and I hardly spoke for some 3 times in each GD. Next was GPE, where I asked my group to listen to my plan and there were many points to which many members agreed.
Next we had to do the Snake Race with 3 other groups. We did well as a group and won the race.
In the PGT, the entire group was split up and no one cooperated. I had workable plans and I had to work very hard to convince my group to try my approach .The GTO shouted at us every now and then .
In the HGT we performed better and there was no confusion as such.
The next was lecturette. I spoke on the easiest of the 4 topics on my card maintaining a good body language and a confident voice for 3 mins. We were given a break and we thought the day’s testing was done but it wasn’t so .While all other groups headed back our GTO took us for Individual Obstacles. When my turn came I started off quickly from no.10 obstacle .AfTER having done 5 obstacles, while crossing the double ditch, I fell into the second ditch very badly due to lack of grip on ground.I got out of it quickly and realized one of my shoes came off and right leg was bleeding real bad. Without wasting much time I took the other shoe off as well and then headed to other obstacles. I then also did the double ditch in the end and thus did 10 obstacles in 3mins. Thanks to the adrenaline rush that gave me so much of JOSH. After I ended up , I could feel the pain and was struggling to walk.(This hasn’t healed up even today when I am writing this article) .Thus the day ended. I got the temporary medication done and went back to barracks.
The next morning we went for the left over gto tasks i.e. Command tasks and FGT.
I was struggling with my leg but managed to jog when others called me in command task.
When my turn came for command task , the GTO appeared to be frank and asked me some general questions.He then explained me about the task I had to do .It was a red circle having 3 approaches and I had to bring back a box from the centre of the circle and material I had was a plank and 2 logs but no ropes. I called no.1 and 2 for help. After having a quick look at all the 3 approaches I tried out the first one and it worked. I felt relieved.
In the FGT , again the group was split but we managed to do it .I felt we could have done way better as a group. Thus the testing was over.GTO de-briefed us and wished us luck in his own style. The later part of the day was quite memorable as we enjoyed the afternoon playing volleyball and later on table tennis which we played all the time. I interacted with many people since I made a lot of friends. All the candidates watched Agneepath in the Ante room at night and danced on the song Sheela. (LOL..surely One of the best memories of ssb 😛 )
We went off to sleep late at night with fingers crossed for the conference. The next morning everyone was dressed up in their best dresses for the conference.
We went off to sleep late at night with fingers crossed for the conference. The next morning everyone was dressed up in their best dresses for the conference.
Day Of Conference 11 SSB Allahabad:
Conference started from chest no. 30 and so I was among the last few to go into the conference hall.
While waiting for their turns in waiting hall, everyone seemed a little nervous but I was more involved watching movie Zombieland on the tv.
While waiting for their turns in waiting hall, everyone seemed a little nervous but I was more involved watching movie Zombieland on the tv.
Finally my turn came, I took a deep breath and entered the hall with a smile. Wished the Board President who was my IO also. He asked me about my stay and also how it was different from my stay at NSB, Coimbatore. I answered confidently and then I was asked to leave.
After all finished up, we were instructed to sit in the Hall where the results were to be declared. After waiting anxiously, finally the results were declared. The officer first told that only 5 people have been recommended and that he would call out chest nos. in random order. My heart throbbed like never before. Finally, No.3 was called out on the fourth number. I was overjoyed. It was an awesome feeling. The officer then shook hands with all 5 of us and wished us good luck. I went out and met with many friends who didn’t get recommended and wished them luck.
After filling up the documents we were given a break and then asked to assemble back in the evening with the luggage as we had to then go to 4AFSB, Varanasi for PABT since all of us had IAF as the first choice. We reached there at 3:30 A.m. after a tiring journey and then gave the PABT tests after a short nap at 7 a.m. All of us cleared the PABT. After having the lunch at AFSB , we were given some documents containing our medicals date at AFCME ,New Delhi. I then headed back home.
This was a happy ending to a great SSB experience.
Author: Ayush Yadav: He is 17 year old and got recommended in 10+2 Tech entry for Navy, from Coimbatore and also in NDA-AF from 11 SSB board Allahabad.
