SCREENING + PSYCHOLOGY + GTO + INTERVIEW
SSB Coaching In Dehradun.
Prepare for every stage of the 5-day SSB and AFSB interview under retired officers who have served as GTOs, Interviewing Officers and psychologists, with realistic practice, a dedicated GTO ground and personal feedback.
- For NDA, CDS, AFCAT, TES, TGC, NCC and other entries
- Men & Women
Established 2015
Years of experience in defence coaching.
4800+ Candidates Assessed
By our panel during SSB service
Dedicated GTO Ground
Designed under ex-SSB GTOs
Mock Interviews
Seven rounds with an ex-SSB IO
What is OGC-DDA's SSB Coaching programme?
The SSB Coaching at OGC-Dehradun Defence Academy prepares candidates for the five-day Services Selection Board interview, and the Air Force Selection Board for AFCAT and Air Force candidates. It covers every stage: screening (OIR and PPDT), psychology tests, GTO tasks, the personal interview and the conference. Training is led by retired Armed Forces officers who have served as Group Testing Officers, Interviewing Officers and psychologists, with small batches, a dedicated GTO ground and one-to-one feedback.
Screening Test Preparation
Verbal and non-verbal OIR practice, plus PPDT story-writing, narration and discussion.
Psychology Tests
Lectures and practice for TAT, WAT, SRT and Self-Description.
GTO Tasks
GD, GPE, lecturette and all outdoor tasks on a dedicated GTO ground.
Mock Interviews
Personal interview rounds with an ex-SSB Interviewing Officer, then one-to-one feedback.
Conference Preparation
What happens on Day 5, and the do’s and don’ts that matter.
OLQ Development
The 15 officer-like qualities and how they show in each test.
Communication Skills
Public speaking, soft skills, dressing and time management.
Physical Fitness
Train under certified trainers for the outdoor GTO tasks.
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Meet Your Mentors
Col Anupam (Retd.)
Trained Group Testing Officer
• Colonel Anupam was commissioned in Air Defence Missile Regiment in 1993.
• He is a trained Group Testing Officer (GTO) from Defence Institute of Psychological Research (DIPR), DRDO, New Delhi.
• Colonel Anupam was a GTO at Selection Centre Bhopal and a Senior GTO of Selection Centre at East Allahabad.
• During his tenure spanning almost 7 years, he has assessed more than 2200 candidates.
Shashi Shekhar
SSB (INT. & Psych)
• Ex-Assistant Commandant (AIR 23) and two-time SSB interview qualifier.
• Sainik School alumnus who has successfully cleared various UPSC exams.
• An excellent life coach and motivator, Shashi, who has cracked one of the most difficult exams in India, possesses a unique understanding of competitive exams and how to prepare students for any competition.
Col S. Pande (retd.)
SSB Interviewing Officer
• Colonel S Pande, a Jat Regiment veteran, was commissioned in June 1986 and retired in 2022 after 36 years of service.
• He served as an SSB Interviewing Officer in Bangalore (2012-2014) and Kapurthala (2020-2022).
• During his tenure, he conducted approximately 2100 interviews.
Colonel IPS Rana (retd.)
SSB (INT. & Psych)
• Colonel I PS Rana was commissioned in the Grenadiers.
• Served as BM (Brigade Major) of a high-altitude brigade in Sikkim on the Chinese border.
• Led operations in high-altitude areas on the Line of Control (LC) in Uri, J&K.
Instructor Class A at the Infantry School’s Anti-Tank Wing in Mhow.
• Completed the Technical Officer Course from DIPR, Delhi.
Course Overview
Clearing the written exam earns a call to the Services Selection Board, but the recommendation is decided over five days of tests that look for officer-like qualities rather than book knowledge. Candidates are assessed on how they think, speak and act, and nervousness or unfamiliar tasks can undo months of preparation.
The OGC–Dehradun Defence Academy SSB Coaching prepares candidates for every stage of this process in one focused programme, for all entries including NDA, CDS, OTA, AFCAT, TES, TGC and NCC Special Entry.
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The programme starts with orientation, the SSB procedure and the officer-like qualities the board looks for, along with core life skills such as communication, public speaking, time management and dressing. Screening preparation covers verbal and non-verbal OIR reasoning and the Picture Perception & Description Test, including story-writing, narration and group discussion.
SSB Psychology sessions give lectures and timed practice in the Thematic Apperception Test (stories on 12 pictures), Word Association Test (60 words), Situation Reaction Test (60 situations in 30 minutes) and Self-Description, with feedback on what each response reveals.
GTO training is led by Colonel Anupam (Retd.), a DIPR-trained GTO who has assessed more than 2,200 candidates. Candidates practise group discussion, the Group Planning Exercise and lecturette, then every outdoor task: Progressive Group Task, Half Group Task, Group Obstacle Race, Individual Obstacles, Command Task and Final Group Task, on a ground designed under ex-SSB GTOs.
Interview preparation is led by Colonel S. Pande (Retd.), who conducted about 2,100 interviews as an SSB Interviewing Officer. Candidates take repeated mock interviews followed by one-to-one feedback, and finish with sessions on the conference procedure and the do's and don'ts of the SSB.
Each session runs for 1.5 hours, with feedback given in class and in one-to-one sessions. Physical and endurance training under ACE-certified trainers prepares candidates for the demanding outdoor tasks.
The Complete Preparation
Screening, psychology, group tasks, interview and fitness come together in one structured programme for SSB candidates.
Screening & Psychology
GTO & Interview
Fitness & Outdoor
Programme Structure
School studies, NDA preparation, fitness, sports and personal development come together in one balanced weekly routine.
14 Days · Fast Track
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Day 1
Orientation
Armed Forces suitability, SSB procedure, OLQs and the PIQ form.
Shashi Shekhar
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Day 2
Screening I
OIR lecture and practice, and the PPDT lecture.
Shashi Shekhar
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Day 3
Screening II
PPDT practice: story-writing, narration and group discussion.
Shashi Shekhar
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Day 4
Psychology I
Introduction to psych tests, TAT lecture and practice.
Shashi Shekhar
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Day 5
Psychology II
WAT and SRT lectures and practice.
Shashi Shekhar
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Day 6
Psychology III
Self-Description, then a full timed psych test.
Shashi Shekhar
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Day 7
GTO Indoor I
Introduction to GTO, group discussion and lecturette.
Col. Anupam (Retd.)
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Day 8
GTO Indoor II
Group Planning Exercise lecture and practice.
Col. Anupam (Retd.)
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Day 9
GTO Outdoor I
Progressive Group Task and Half Group Task.
Col. Anupam (Retd.)
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Day 10
GTO Outdoor II
Group Obstacle Race, Individual Obstacles, Command Task and Final Group Task.
Col. Anupam (Retd.)
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Day 11
Interview I
Mock interview and one-to-one feedback.
Col. S. Pande (Retd.)
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Day 12
Interview II
Second mock interview, communication and dressing.
Col. S. Pande (Retd.)
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Day 13
Mock SSB
Full simulation: screening, psych tests and group tasks.
Panel
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Day 14
Conference
Conference procedure, do's and don'ts, and final one-to-one feedback.
Shashi Shekhar
Every Day
Morning physical training, two to three 1.5-hour sessions, and evening feedback.
28 Days · Complete Programme
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Days 1–2
Orientation & OLQs
Suitability, SSB procedure, OLQs, core life skills and the PIQ form.
Shashi Shekhar
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Days 3–4
OIR
OIR lecture and two practice sessions.
Shashi Shekhar
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Days 5–7
PPDT
PPDT lecture and three practice sessions with group discussion.
Shashi Shekhar
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Days 8–9
TAT
Introduction to psych tests, TAT lecture and two practice sessions.
Shashi Shekhar
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Days 10–11
WAT & SRT
WAT and SRT lectures, each with two practice sessions.
Shashi Shekhar
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Days 12–13
Self-Description
SD lecture and practice, with peer feedback.
Shashi Shekhar
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Day 14
Psych Simulation
Full timed psych test and review.
Shashi Shekhar
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Days 15–16
GD & Lecturette
Introduction to GTO, two GD rounds and two lecturette rounds.
Col. Anupam (Retd.)
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Days 17–18
GPE
Group Planning Exercise lecture and two practice sessions.
Col. Anupam (Retd.)
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Days 19–20
PGT & HGT
Lecture on outdoor tasks, Progressive and Half Group Tasks.
Col. Anupam (Retd.)
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Day 21
GOR, IO, CT & FGT
Group Obstacle Race, Individual Obstacles, Command Task and Final Group Task.
Col. Anupam (Retd.)
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Days 22–25
Mock Interviews
Mock interviews I–VI with one-to-one feedback.
Col. S. Pande (Retd.)
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Day 26
Mock SSB
Full simulation: screening, psych tests and group tasks.
Panel
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Day 27
Interview VII
Final mock interview and feedback.
Col. S. Pande (Retd.)
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Day 28
Conference & Closing
Conference procedure, do's and don'ts, and the closing address.
Shashi Shekhar
Every Day
Morning physical training, two to three 1.5-hour sessions, and evening feedback.
*This is a typical routine and may be adjusted around examinations, training requirements and special activities.
SSB coaching fees.
14-Day SSB Training
₹17,500
Total fees
28-Day Course
₹30,500
Total fees
Published discount criteria: Above 90% marks: up to 5%; above 95%: up to 10%; girl students: up to 5%; children of Army personnel: up to 10%. Confirm eligibility, whether discounts can be combined and any exclusions with admissions.
Admission Process
Registration
Complete the online registration form and pay the ₹1,000 registration fee.
Choose Your Batch
Select the 14-day or 30-day SSB training, timed to finish before your SSB date.
Fee Submission
Submit the complete course fee to confirm your seat.
Final Admission
Admission is final once the full fee is received and your batch is allotted.
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SSB Coaching FAQs
Clear answers about SSB training, the panel, the programme, fees and admissions.
What does OGC-DDA's SSB Coaching include?
The course covers every stage of the SSB: OIR and PPDT screening, psychology tests, GTO tasks, personal interview and conference, along with OLQ development, communication skills, physical training and one-to-one feedback.
Who can join the course?
Students who are in Class 12 or have passed it, and who meet the NDA age criteria, can join. Both boys and girls are welcome. Science (PCM) students can apply for all wings; students from other streams can apply for the Army wing.
Who trains the candidates?
The panel includes Colonel Anupam (Retd.), a trained GTO who has assessed 2,200+ candidates; Colonel S. Pande (Retd.), an SSB Interviewing Officer with about 2,100 interviews; Colonel I.P.S. Rana (Retd.) for psychology; and Shashi Shekhar, ex-Assistant Commandant and two-time SSB qualifier.
Should I choose the 14-day or 30-day course?
The 14-day course suits candidates with an SSB date coming up soon. The 30-day course gives more time for repeated practice and feedback, which helps first-time candidates and repeaters.
Do you prepare candidates for the AFSB?
Yes. AFCAT and Air Force candidates follow the same stages of screening, psychology, group tasks and interview, and we have recent AFSB recommendations from Mysore, Dehradun, Varanasi and Gandhinagar.
I have been screened out or conferenced out before. Will this help?
Yes. One-to-one feedback identifies where you fell short, and training focuses on those areas.
How many mock interviews are included?
The full programme includes seven mock interviews with an ex-SSB Interviewing Officer, followed by one-to-one feedback.
Does the academy have a dedicated GTO ground?
Yes. Our SSB ground was designed under the guidance of ex-SSB GTOs for practice of every outdoor task.
Can I visit the campus before admission?
Yes. Candidates and parents are welcome to visit the GTO ground, classrooms and faculty before deciding.
What is the admission process?
Register online, pay the registration fee, choose a 14 or 30-day batch and submit the full fee to confirm admission.
What is the registration fee?
The registration fee is ₹1,000. It is separate from the course fee and is non-refundable.
What are the SSB course fees?
14-day SSB training is ₹17,500 and 30-day SSB training is ₹30,500. The full fee is paid at admission.
