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Articles, guides, and resources about careers in the Indian Defence Services.
Founder's SSB Journey
Deepak Parwani (Ex-NDA) shares his detailed SSB recommendation experience (6th attempt), covering Day 0 PIQ, Day 1 Screening (OIR, PPDT), and Day 2 Psychological Tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, Self Description).
Deepak Parwani (Ex-NDA) continues his SSB recommendation story, detailing his experiences and strategies during the GTO tasks (Day 3 & 4), including Group Discussions, Military Planning, PGT, HGT, FGT, Lecturette, Command Task, and Individual Obstacles.
Deepak Parwani (Ex-NDA) continues his SSB recommendation story, sharing a detailed account of his Personal Interview (PI) on Day 4, including the Q&A, his thought process, and key takeaways.
Founder's SSB Insights
Deepak Parwani (Founder, Ex-NDA) shares insights on how to effectively identify and discuss your strengths and weaknesses during the SSB interview, emphasizing honesty and self-improvement.
Insights into the SSB interview's difficulty, focusing on fundamentals and long-term preparation over last-minute cramming. By Deepak Parwani (Ex-NDA).
Deepak Parwani (Ex-NDA) shares key personal lessons learned during his time at the National Defence Academy.
Deepak Parwani (Ex-NDA) shares insights on handling SSB rejections and turning them into stepping stones for growth and eventual success.
Deepak Parwani (Ex-NDA) shares insights on how academic performance and backlogs are viewed in SSB, emphasizing attitude and overall substance.
Deepak Parwani (Ex-NDA) shares the personal story of the injury that led to being medically boarded out from the National Defence Academy.
Deepak Parwani (Ex-NDA) shares foundational principles and essential advice for every SSB aspirant, covering preparation, coaching, repeat attempts, and mindset.
Deepak Parwani (Ex-NDA) provides a daily preparation guide covering current affairs, physical fitness, turnout, SSB process understanding, and key interview questions.
An ex-NDA cadet's detailed guide to the SSB Screening Test, covering Day 0 reporting, OIR, PPDT (story writing and group discussion), and essential tips for success.
Deepak Parwani (Ex-NDA) highlights common pitfalls candidates face during PPDT narration and group discussion in SSB screening.
Deepak Parwani (Ex-NDA) shares crucial advice and mindset tips for candidates appearing for the SSB interview as repeaters.
Deepak Parwani (Ex-NDA) shares 5 crucial tips for Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) story writing in SSB psychological testing, covering timing, plot, handwriting, content essentials, and the blank slide.
Deepak Parwani (Ex-NDA) outlines key areas and strategies for building the general awareness crucial for SSB success, from daily news habits to understanding India's defence history.
Deepak Parwani (Ex-NDA) provides a detailed guide for self-introspection after being conferenced out of SSB, helping aspirants identify areas for improvement.
Deepak Parwani (Ex-NDA) provides crucial tips for delivering an effective lecturette during the SSB, covering topic selection, structure, delivery, and preparation.
General Advice & Interview Skills
Deepak Parwani (Ex-NDA) shares crucial tips on personality aspects portrayed in the critical first 20-30 seconds of an SSB interview, covering attire, demeanor, and greetings. This advice is broadly applicable.
Deepak Parwani (Founder, Ex-NDA) lists crucial mistakes to steer clear of in any professional interview.
Deepak Parwani (Founder, OpenCanvas) shares strategies for effectively contributing to a Group Discussion even when you're unfamiliar with the topic.
Deepak Parwani (Founder, OpenCanvas) shares key tips for preparing for campus placements when you have about a month left, covering company research, CV, interview etiquette, and more.
Deepak Parwani (Founder, OpenCanvas) provides advice on how to discuss challenging personal backgrounds or family situations during professional interviews, emphasizing honesty, composure, and focusing on resilience.