There is not much vivid difference between SSB and AFSB interviews. SSB interview conducted and held by the Indian Airforce is known as an AFSB interview. Below are some of the important questions you might come across in the AFSB personal interview, these questions are a blend of personal, professional, and current affairs questions.

AFSB Interview

The AFSB (Air Force Selection Board) interview is an important step in the selection process of eligible candidates who wish to join the Indian Air Force. During the AFSB interview, candidates are judged for their suitability, potential, and qualities required to become an officer in the Indian Air Force. The interview focuses to evaluate and test not only the candidate’s knowledge but also their personality, leadership potential, and communication skills. While the questions asked may vary and differ, below are some common areas that are typically covered during the AFSB interview:

• Personal introduction and reference
• Academic knowledge
• Leadership and teamwork
• Motivation and willingness to join the Indian Air Force
• Awareness and knowledge of the Air Force
• Situation type questions
• Psychological based questions
• Physical fitness and hygiene
• Social issues
• Extra-curricular activities
• Career objectives.

AFSB Interview Questions 2024

• Why did you opt for the flying/technical/non-technical branch of IAF?
• What engine is used in TEJAS?
• What do you think about the capability of TEJAS?
• What is Apache and Chinook? Explain?
• Your thoughts on Apache and Chinook deal?
• What do you know about the Balakot Airstrike by the Indian Air Force?
• What is SPICE 2000?
• What is the difference between Mirage 2000 and MiG21?
• What would you do if you were in place of Wing Commander Abhinandan?
• What is AMRAAM?
• What is F16?
• How do we track enemy aircraft?
• What is FGFA?
• What is MMRCA?
• What is the HAL AMCA programme?
• What is S-400? For what it is used?
• Name some best fighter jets in the world.
• Name A2A missiles used by IAF?
• Name ballistic missile used by IAF?
• Name some helicopters used by the IAF.
• What do you know about the Indian Air Force?
• What fighter planes IAF is using?
• Explain how an aeroplane flies.
• Tell all ranks of the Indian Air Force in actual order.
• Tell all ranks of the Indian Air Force in reverse order.
• Tell all ranks of the Indian Air Force by skipping one in between alternatively.
• Why does it take so much time for TEJAS induction?
• What is the contribution of DRDO?
• Name some indigenous weapons.
• How can you help the Indian Air Force?
• One thing you would like to improve in the Indian Air Force?
• How is your qualification going to help the Indian Air Force?
• Tell 5 qualities of TEJAS/Apache/Chinook.
• How many commands does IAF have, name them all?
• Who is the marshal of the Indian Air Force?
• What is the full form of CPSS?
• Do you know where you are going to get trained if get selected for the Indian Air Force?
• Being an engineering student why are you applying for the flying branch?
• Explain Bernoulli’s principle.
• Do you know what is AWACS?
• Do you know the contribution of the Indian Air Force in the Kargil War?
• How does radar work?
• What are the latest defence deals you know about?
• What is the difference between a cruise missile and a ballistic missile?
• How many missiles TEJAS can carry?
• What missiles/weapons do we use in fighter aircraft?
• Name 2 transport aircraft?
• Which trainer jet we are using currently?
• What do you know about COSC (Chiefs of Service Committee)?
• Name Army/IAF/Navy chief?
• What is India’s defence budget?
• Tell recent achievements of ISRO?
• What do you know about the Nirbhay cruise missile?
• Explain about ICBM.
• What is the COMCASA agreement between the US and India?
• What is MACH speed?
• What do you know about the Rafale deal?
• Tell 5 features of Rafale fighter jet.

Centurion SSB Course Details

Centurion Defence Academy is a celebrated and prestigious defence coaching institute in India for structured and intensive SSB preparation. Comprising a team of India’s elite SSB Panel, consisting of DIPR-trained assessors and retired officers of the Indian Armed Forces the academy provides a 21-day SSB Course for structured and precise SSB Interview preparation. This SSB course includes guidance and mentorship for all stages, including screening tests such as OIR and PP&DT, psychological tests, GTO obstacles, and even personal interviews. With individual guidance and a personalized feedback approach to assist the students in getting recommendations on their very first attempt, we have the highest selection success rate in defence exams across India. Our meritorious students have received recommendations for almost all officer-cadre entries of the Indian Armed Forces. With our structured and comprehensive guidance and mentorship, we have emerged as the best SSB coaching institute in India in successive success feats.

SSB Course Fee Details

SSB Interview- 21 Days – Rs 16000/-

SSB Course Salient Features 

Our 21-Day SSB Interview course is power-packed with a lot of features. Keeping in mind not only the psychological and physical constraints of the students but also their emotional and mental well-being, the courses’ SSB training modules align perfectly with the parameters of selection for the Indian Armed Forces. We strive to build and promote a learning and growing atmosphere that promotes the well-being of both the academic and personality profiles of all the students. Even though the duration of our SSB course is only 21 days, but still, allow our students to wait back for a few more days if they feel they need more time to nurture and practice. A major aspect of this depends on the suitability, promptness, and performance of the candidates. However, we are solely focused and committed to aiding our students with the best-in-class quality infrastructure and support system for their structured SSB preparation at Centurion Defence Academy.

Here is what our students get in the 21-day SSB interview course: –

• Free Study Material
• Access to the Exclusive Ranneeti Book by Sir Shishir Dixit
• Mock Test Sheets
• Psychology Sessions
• Individual Assessment / Dossier Assessment
• GTO On-Ground Training Sessions
• Special Lectures on Communication Skills and Personality Development
• Mock Interview Sessions: For 21 Days – 2/3 Mock Interviews
• Regular Counselling Sessions by Experts
• Regular Light Parade Sessions
• Guidance by India’s Elite SSB Panel
• Complete Overview of the SSB Interview
• Mentorship by DIPR-Trained Assessors
• Multiple Sessions on OIR and PP&DT
• Case Study-Based Psychological Guidance
• Sessions on TAT, WAT, SRT, and SDT
• Access to the Free “Ranneeti” SSB Book
• Largest GTO Ground with 165+ Obstacles
• Exposure to SSB Mock Interviews
• CPSS Training by a Retired Air Force Pilot
• Individual Guidance & Personalized Feedback
• Spoken English & Personality Development
• Hostel & Mess Facility Available

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• 10% discount for wards of defence personnel i.e. only those serving / retired defence personnel from the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

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