How To Prepare Well For Indian Coastguard PSB?

Indian coastguard is emerging as the fourth wing of our defence services. Though it’s a extended force, but still it’s the first Para military force which has a formalised SSB procedure for selection similar to our defence forces. I would say they have modernised that process and are bit advanced. This is the time when they give calls for various entries for their officer cadre selection. Aspirants have received calls for the preliminary selection round which is a sort of first day for the aspirants and those who clear it will move ahead for the FSB. So it’s really very important to clear it and reach the final stage. The aspirants who will clear it will directly get a call for the second day process and please remember that all the process and assessment is almost similar to SSB with few mild changes.

Day one of PSB comprises of Aptitude test and the questions would be flashed on computer screen and you need to attempt them in a fixed time. This is a difference as compared to our SSB centres. Then the candidates move ahead for the PPDT round which is almost similar to the rounds held at SSB. Here a hazy picture would be flashed and aspirants are expected to write the story. Then comes the individual narration and a GD in a group of 15-20 people. The following points should be kept in mind while preparing:

• The call letter has few details related to timing, documents etc. Please ensure that are followed strictly else you might be coming back without giving the exam. The authorities are really very strict with documentation. Please see that all certificates, character certificates, etc. are carried in original and at least two set of photo copies as mentioned in the call letter.
  
• Once the document process is over, you will be taken to the hall where aptitude will be conducted. Be smart and diligent in taking decision and precise in marking them in the answer sheet. Start practicing such questions from now onwards.
• PPDT is really very important and will decide the course of selection. So act smart and start self-introspection of personality from now on. Don’t wait for the last moment expecting for some miracle to happen which will change your personality suddenly. Once you know what you have and what now, start working on the areas that need immediate concern. Try to relate qualities in you in whatever you do at PSB. Present yourself originally. 

Also Read

• Participation and Contribution In the SSB
• Want To Be An Officer In Armed Forces? BE A LEADER FIRST
• Trust Your Preparation and Selection Process!

 Jayendra Singh, Editorial Team

Jayendra is pursuing MBA from IIM Ranchi and is a die heart counsellor for defence aspirants. He was recommended in the first attempt for Indian navy UES entry and is willing to help aspirants to make use of his experience in this field.