SSB Service Selection Board Exam Guide 2026
SSB Service Selection Board 2026 notification updates and complete exam guide. Check exam dates, vacancies, eligibility criteria, selection process, syllabus, and application details.
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📊 Exam Information 2
| Particulars | Details |
|---|---|
| SSB Full Form | Service Selection Board |
| Total SSB Boards | 13 |
| Duration | 05 Days |
| Exams Covered | National Defence Academy & Naval Academy Examination (NDA & NA Exam) |
| Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE) | |
| Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT) | |
| SSB Direct Entry | Technical Graduate Course |
| Tech Entry Scheme | |
| Technical Short Service Commission Courses | |
| Join Advocate General | |
| Non-Technical Short Service Commission Courses | |
| NCC Special Entry Scheme | |
| University Entry Scheme | |
| IAF’s Meteorology Branch Course | |
| Navy’s Executive and Technical Branch Entry | |
| Navy’s Pilot/Observer Entry | |
| Navy’s Education Branch Entry | |
| Type of Tests | Physical Efficiency Tests |
| Personality Tests | |
| Psychological Tests | |
| Intelligence Tests |
📊 Exam Pattern & Marking Scheme
| Test Type | Total Questions | Time Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Verbal Test | 50 | 30 minutes |
| Non-Verbal Test | 50 | 30 minutes |
📊 SSB Service Selection Board List
| Indian Army | Indian Air Force | Indian Navy |
|---|---|---|
| Selection Center East (SCE): Allahabad, Uttar Pradesh 11 SSB 14 SSB 18 SSB 19 SSB 34 SSB | 1 AFSB Dehradun, Uttarakhand | NSB Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu |
| Selection Center Central (SCC): Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh 20 SSB 21 SSB 22 SSB | 2 AFSB Mysore, Karnataka | 12 SSB at SCS Bangalore, Karnataka |
| Selection Center South (SCS): Bangalore, Karnataka 17 SSB 24 SSB | 3 AFSB Gandhi Nagar, Gujarat | 33 SSB at SCC Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh |
| -- | 4 AFSB Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh | -- |
| Training Centers/Institutes: Indian Military Academy (IMA) Dehradun (U.K.)—Permanent Commission for Male Officers Training Academy (OTA) Chennai (TN)—Short Service Commission for both Male & Female Officers Training Academy (OTA) Gaya (BH)—Permanent Commission for TES & SCO Male Course National Defense Academy (NDA) Khadakwasla, Pune (MH)—Permanent Commission | Training Centers/Institutes: Air Force Academy (AFA) Hyderabad (A.P.)—Permanent/Short Commission for both Male & Female National Defense Academy (NDA) Khadakwasla, Pune (MH)—Permanent Commission | Training Centers/Institutes: Indian Naval Academy (INA) Ezhimala (Kerala)—Permanent/Short Commission for both Male & Female National Defense Academy (NDA) Khadakwasla, Pune (MH)—Permanent Commission |
📊 SSB Male Physical Standard
| Height (cms) | Weight (kgs) | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 15-17 | Age 18-22 | Age 23-27 | Age 28-32 | |
| 152-158 | 46-49 | 47-50 | 50-54 | 54-58 |
| 159-165 | 50-53 | 51-55 | 55-59 | 59-63 |
| 166-171 | 54-56 | 56-59 | 60-64 | 63-66 |
| 172-178 | 57-60 | 59-63 | 64-69 | 67-71 |
| 197-183 | 61-63 | 64-66 | 69-72 | 72-74 |
| 184-185 | 64 | 67-68 | 73-74 | 75 |
📊 SSB Female Physical Standard
| Height (cms) | Weight (kgs) | |
|---|---|---|
| Age 20-25 | Age 26-30 | |
| 148-151 | 43-45 | 46-48 |
| 152-155 | 46-48 | 49-51 |
| 156-160 | 49-51 | 52-55 |
| 161-165 | 52-54 | 55-58 |
| 166-171 | 55-58 | 59-62 |
| 172-176 | 59-61 | 63-66 |
| 177-178 | 62-63 | --- |
📊 Exam Information 7
| SSB Physical Activity | Assessment Benchmark |
|---|---|
| Running | 2.4 kilometers in 15 minutes |
| Push-Ups | 13 |
| Sit-Ups | 25 |
| Chin-Ups | 06 |
| Rope Climbing | 3–4 meters |
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q1.How many SSB Service Selection Boards are in India?
There are thirteen SSB Service Selection Boards across India, out of which four boards are for the Indian Army and Indian Air Force respectively, while five boards are alloted for the Indian Navy.
Q2.For how many days the Service Selection Board interview is conducted?
The SSB Service Selection Board is conducted for 05 days.
Q3.What psychological tests are conducted during the SSB Service Selection Board interview process?
The day-2 of SSB Service Selection Board involves psychological testing. The candidates are tested through Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), Word Association Test (WAT), Situation Reaction Test (SRT) and Self Description Test.
Q4.What happens on the day-1 SSB Service Selection Board?
The candidates on the day-1 of the Service Selection Board interview are first given a form to fill in. After that the candidates are required to do a screening test based on the non-verbal and verbal tests.
Q5.Can I appear for the SSB Service Selection Board interview only once?
No. The candidates can appear for the Service Selection Board interview multiple times if they are eligible as per their concerning post and exam.
Q6.How many times can I appear for the SSB Service Selection Board Pilot Aptitude Test (PABT)?
The candidates can appear for the PABT or SSB Computerized Pilot Selection System (CPSS) only once in their lifetime.
Q7.How can I re-appeal for the SSB Service Selection Board medical examination?
The temporarily rejected Service Selection Board interview candidates can apply for the revaluation at the Apply Medical Board (AMB) by depositing a fee of INR 40.
Q8.What topics are asked in the SSB Service Selection Board Group Discussion?
There is no fixed syllabus for the Service Selection Board interview. For group discussion, topics are usually from current affairs and social issues.
Q9.Who all takes part as the Service Selection Board interview members?
The evaluation of candidates in the SSB Service Selection Board is done by senior officers from the Indian Armed Forces with specialisation in psychology, Group Task Officer (GTO) and Interview Officer.
Q10.What is the role of the SSB Service Selection Board?
The SSB Service Selection Board assesses candidates through a variety of psychological and personality tests to determine a candidate's suitability for working under Indian Armed Forces.
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