Resources

Books, checklists and links to keep your preparation on track.

Recommended Books

SSB Interview — The Complete Guide

by Cdr N K Natarajan

Most comprehensive overview of all stages

Word Power Made Easy

by Norman Lewis

Essential for WAT vocabulary and OIR verbal

Objective General English

by S P Bakshi

OIR verbal reasoning bank

Quantitative Aptitude

by R S Aggarwal

OIR numerical ability

Know Your Army / Navy / Air Force

by Multiple publishers

Service-specific knowledge for PI

Current Affairs Monthly

by Vision IAS / Vajiram

GD topics and PI current affairs

Document Checklist

Carry all originals + 2 sets of photocopies. Missing documents can get you sent back on Day 1.

1.Original + 2 photocopies of call letter

2.Matriculation (10th) certificate — original + copies

3.12th certificate and mark sheet — original + copies

4.Graduation degree and all year mark sheets (if applicable)

5.NCC certificate (if applicable)

6.Sports certificates / achievement documents

7.Domicile certificate

8.Passport-size photographs — minimum 12 copies

9.Identity proof (Aadhaar / Passport)

10.Medical documents if any ongoing treatment

11.Cash for mess charges (usually ~₹500–800 per day)

What to Pack

You will spend 5 days at the SSB centre. Pack light but complete.

•Formal trousers and shirts (ironed) — 3 pairs minimum

•Sports/PT kit — shorts, t-shirts, sports shoes

•Formal leather shoes (polished)

•Casual shoes / floaters for camp

•Warm clothing if reporting in winter/hill station

•Toiletries and personal hygiene items

•Pen (black or blue) — multiple

•Notebook / rough paper

•Wristwatch (analogue preferred)

Official Links

Join Indian Army

Official Army recruitment portal

https://joinindianarmy.nic.in

Join Indian Navy

Official Navy recruitment portal

https://www.joinindiannavy.gov.in

Indian Air Force Recruitment

Official IAF recruitment portal

https://careerindianairforce.cdac.in

UPSC CDS Notification

CDS exam schedule and notifications

https://upsc.gov.in