Jai Hind to all defence aspirants and welcome to Centurion Defence Academy! In today’s blog, we will cover some of the most frequently asked questions in the SSB interview, along with their answers. This blog is helpful for those who are going to appear for the SSB interview in the coming days. We’ve prepared a list of commonly asked SSB questions and provided answers to guide you on how to answer them. This blog is specifically written for candidates appearing for NDA SSB, CDS SSB, AFCAT SSB, and any other officer-cadre entry interviews in 2024. Read on to learn more.

Key Highlights of the SSB Interview

If you mention in your SSB interview that you have a great interest in current affairs and read newspapers daily, you signal to the Interviewing Officer (IO) that you are prepared to discuss current affairs. It is quite common for candidates to include this in their introduction.

Sometimes, questions related to current affairs may be asked; other times, they may not. Many candidates have reported that their personal interviews were based on their PIQ forms. It is not guaranteed that the IO will ask questions related to current affairs just because you mentioned it in your introduction. However, you should be prepared for such questions since you specifically brought it up.

This principle applies to other aspects as well. Interviews generally start with an introduction where the interviewer asks you to tell something about yourself. Therefore, be specific in what you say, as the IO is likely to cover those topics and ask related questions. In SSB interviews, personal interviews often revolve around the candidate’s PIQ form.

SSB Interview Questions and Answers 2024

• Why do you want to join the armed forces?

I want to join the armed forces because I love my country and want to serve it. Since I was a child, I have been interested in the armed forces. In school, I joined many activities related to them, which increased my desire to be a part of the armed forces. I believe that being in the armed forces will help me protect my country and follow values like integrity and discipline. I also look forward to developing leadership skills and tackling new challenges to grow personally and professionally.

• How do you help your parents at home?

I help my parents at home by doing different tasks they ask me to do. I also help my mother in cooking meals sometimes and going out to buy things we need. I also handle simple repairs and keep things organized. I try to be supportive so my parents can manage their work more easily and feel less stressed. I also enjoy spending time with my family and creating a positive environment at home.

• Tell me about the subjects you liked most and why.

The subject I enjoyed the most was English. I liked reading stories and learning new ideas. Writing essays and discussing books helped me improve my skills. English made me think creatively and express myself better. I also enjoyed exploring different genres and characters. Overall, English has been fun and helped me grow in many ways. Even now, I find joy in reading and writing, just like I did back then.

• How do you spend your weekends?

On weekends, I like to balance relaxation with productive activities. I start by exercising to stay fit and energized. I also enjoy reading books and working on hobbies. Spending time with family and friends is important, so I make sure to catch up with them and do activities we all enjoy. I also plan my tasks and activities for the next week, as it helps me stay focused. This balance helps me recharge and get ready for the week ahead.

The above questions and answers are just examples to help you understand how to respond in the SSB interview. You should practice answering similar questions and find your own answers. This will help you prepare better for your SSB interview. Below you can find more SSB interview questions.

List of Most Asked SSB Interview Questions

• Tell me something about yourself.
• Let me know your academic performance starting from high school.
• Tell me your academic scores in each class and semester.
• Tell me about the teachers you didn’t like, and why so.
• Tell me about the subjects you liked most and why.
• Let me know one good and one bad quality about your best friend.
• Tell me one quality of your best friend that you like most and want to learn.
• Let me know about the extracurricular activities you took part in.
• Who are you closer to, your mother or your father?
• How do you help your parents at home?
• If you have any monetary needs, whom do you approach?
• How are your relations with your neighbors?
• How do you spend your weekends?
• How do you spend your leisure time?
• What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?
• What do you like to do outside of work?
• Why didn’t you consider your hobby as a career path?
• If you had some more spare time, what would you do?
• Let me know your achievements in sports, if any.
• Why do you like that sport?
• Why did you choose these activities over the others?
• What have been your achievements in them?
• How much do you know about India’s geo-political situation?
• Let me know about the main headlines of today’s newspaper.
• What are some international news stories related to India in today’s newspaper?
• Mark your performance in psychological assessments out of 10.
• Rate your performance in GTO tasks out of 10.
• What are your strengths?
• What are your weaknesses?
• What have you done to overcome your weaknesses?
• Which arm or service would you like to join, and why?
• How is this attempt different from your previous attempts?
• What will you do if you are not recommended this time?

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