Services Selection Boards (SSB) processes the candidates through gradual test to ascertain through interviews and group situation suitability of an individual as potential defence officers. The Training and Development for SSB at SHIELD DEFENCE ACADEMY is structured to bring out the best in a candidate. This Coaching is scientifically designed by experienced professionals to explore individual’s capability.
At SHIELD DEFENCE ACADEMY Academy we apply modern advanced teaching methods to benefit candidates. Smart board, audio-visual means provide cutting edge advantage for students to clear the SSB interview in high merit.
Services Selection Boards (SSB) processes the candidates through gradual test to ascertain through interviews and group situation suitability of an individual as potential defence officers.
The Training and Development for SSB at SHIELD DEFENCE ACADEMY is structured to bring out the best in a candidate. This Coaching is scientifically designed by experienced professionals to explore individual’s capability.
At SHIELD DEFENCE ACADEMY Academy we apply modern advanced teaching methods to benefit candidates. Smart board, audio-visual means provide cutting edge advantage for students to clear the SSB interview in high merit.
Services Selection Board, popularly referred to as ‘SSB Interview’, is a Personality and Intelligence Assessment conducted specifically to analyze the potential and compatibility of candidates for commission into the Armed Forces of India as officers. The interview process, which consists of a series of scientific and time tested psychological testing techniques, is usually spread over a span of five days. If YOU also aspire to join Armed Forces of India and serve the nation with pride, then be rest assured that you are in the right hands.
Having trained thousands of candidates for SSB, the faculty at Shield Defence Academy is adept to guide and direct you in the right direction. With hundreds of SSB coaching institutes, do you know what makes Shield Defence Academy the best SSB coaching institute in Lucknow? It is our commitment towards providing experiential training on a 100 percent look-alike GTO training ground, as is seen in the SSBs along with NDA / CDS written coaching. The Institute is run by experts in the field, having long experience as Selection Board members in various SSBs.
Each training program conducted at our centers is based on a systematic approach which lays equal emphasis on hands on training, evaluation, and feedback so as to get a better understanding of strengths and weaknesses of the candidates. Shield Defence Academy boasts of a well-equipped campus spread over two acres of lush green open space; designed to simulate SSB site completely. Some of the facilities provided at our SSB coaching centre in Lucknow include over 15 Command Tasks, numerous Group Tasks (PGTs, HGTs and FGTs), all Individual Obstacles and Group Obstacles (Snake Race).Indoor facilities include air conditioned seminar halls and classrooms where all types of tests and mock interviews are conducted.
For holistic development, Personality Development Programme is dove tailed into the SSB training. In addition, we have a state of the art PABT(Pilot Aptitude and Battery Test) Simulator with a Fighter pilot as trainer, for candidates appearing for flying branch of Army ,Navy and Air Force.
The Services Selection Board (SSB) interview is one of the most crucial and challenging stages in defence selection for NDA, CDS, and AFCAT candidates. Unlike written exams, SSB doesn’t just test knowledge—it evaluates your personality, decision-making ability, leadership skills, and overall officer potential.
That’s why Shield Defence Academy, known as the best defence coaching in Lucknow, provides specialized and result-oriented SSB coaching to help aspirants succeed confidently.
The SSB interview is a 5-day selection process conducted by the Indian Armed Forces to assess candidates on Officer Like Qualities (OLQs).
Shield Defence Academy follows a systematic and practical approach to prepare students for all stages of SSB.
This is the first elimination round.
This stage evaluates your subconscious personality.
Students are trained to give natural and honest responses, which is key to clearing this stage.
Group Testing Officer (GTO) tasks assess teamwork and leadership.
This practical exposure makes students confident during actual SSB tasks.
This is a one-on-one interaction with the interviewing officer.
Students are trained to answer confidently and honestly.
This is the final evaluation where all assessors decide your result.
Shield Defence Academy prepares students to maintain consistency throughout all 5 days.
At Shield Defence Academy, special focus is given to developing OLQs such as:
These qualities are developed through daily practice and disciplined routines.
Many candidates fail due to avoidable mistakes:
Shield Defence Academy helps students overcome these issues through proper guidance.
A typical day at the academy includes:
This structured routine ensures overall personality development.
(Day 1) – Screening Test
IQ Test – Verbal and Non verbal
Picture Perception & Description Test / Discussion
Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT)–Only For Air Force
Note: Candidates qualifying Stage 1 will continue to undergo Stage II others will be returned on this day.
(Day 2) – Psychological Test
(Day 3) – Group Testing Officer’s (GTO) tests & Interviews of candidates:-
Day 4 : Group Testing Officer – Tests & interviews of candidates
Individual Obstacles
Command Task
Group Task
Day 5 : Conference and declaration of results
Phase III
Medical of successful candidates (next 2 to 3 days)
Methodology
We have the best faculty with experience of over 8 years in the field of SSB coaching. Our SSB preparation has advantage for the expert guidance in spoken English and Personality development. Our training module offers the specialized coaching in following fields.