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Eligibility Criteria

Join the elite. Only the best qualify for India’s premier defence forces.

Nationality

Unmarried candidates must be:

  • Citizen of India
  • Subject of Nepal
  • Person of Indian origin (from specified countries)

Gorkhas exempt from certificate. Others require eligibility proof.

Age & Marital Status

15.5 – 18.5 Years

Only unmarried male or female candidates are eligible.

Educational Qualification

  • Army Wing: 12th Pass (10+2 pattern)
  • Air Force & Naval Wings: 12th with Physics, Chemistry & Mathematics

Examination Scheme

Mathematics

300 Marks
Code: 01 • 2½ Hours

General Ability Test

600 Marks
Code: 02 • 2½ Hours

Total Written

900 Marks

SSB Interview

900 Marks
Note: Objective-type | Bilingual | No calculator | Qualifying marks set by UPSC

Detailed Syllabus

Paper I: Mathematics (300 Marks)

  • Algebra: Sets, Complex Numbers, Quadratic Equations, Sequences, Permutations, Binomial Theorem
  • Matrices & Determinants: Operations, Inverse, Adjoint, System of Equations (Cramer's Rule)
  • Trigonometry: Identities, Inverse Functions, Heights & Distances, Multiple Angles
  • Analytical Geometry: 2D Lines, Circles, Conics; 3D Lines, Planes, Spheres
  • Differential Calculus: Limits, Continuity, Derivatives, Maxima/Minima, Rolle’s & Mean Value Theorem
  • Integral Calculus: Integration Techniques, Definite Integrals, Area under Curves
  • Vector Algebra: Dot & Cross Product, Scalar Triple Product, Geometric Applications
  • Statistics & Probability: Mean, Median, Variance, Binomial/Poisson Distribution, Bayes’ Theorem

Paper II: General Ability Test (600 Marks)

English (200): Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension, Cohesion

GK (400): Physics, Chemistry, Biology, History, Geography, Current Affairs

Physics
Mechanics, Heat, Light, Electricity, Magnetism
Chemistry
Elements, Reactions, Acids/Bases, Carbon Compounds
General Science
Human Body, Diseases, Solar System, Inventions
History
Freedom Movement, Ancient India, World Wars
Geography
Earth, Climate, Resources, Indian Geography
Current Events
National & Global News, Sports, Awards
GK Weightage: Physics 25% | Chemistry 15% | Science 10% | History 20% | Geography 20% | Current 10%

SSB Interview (900 Marks)

Stage I: Screening

Day 1
  • Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test
  • Picture Perception & Description Test (PP&DT)

Shortlisting based on combined performance

Stage II: Assessment

4 Days
  • Psychological Tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, SD)
  • GTO Tasks (GD, GPE, PGT, HGT, Command Task, Lecturette, etc.)
  • Personal Interview
  • Conference (Final Day)

Evaluated By

Interviewing Officer (IO) Group Testing Officer (GTO) Psychologist

Focus: 15 Officer-Like Qualities (OLQs)

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