SSB Interview: Centers


India’s Services Selection Boards (SSB) conduct rigorous five‑day interviews to select officers for the Army, Air Force and Navy. With over a dozen centers spread across the country, planning your travel and preparation can be overwhelming. This central guide acts as your one‑stop hub—helping you quickly find the right center, understand its role and jump into detailed, center‑specific articles.


Why This Guide Matters

Having a consolidated directory of all SSB centers helps you:

  • Save Time: No need to hunt multiple websites—find every center in one place.

  • Plan Efficiently: Know which cities host Army (SSB), Air Force (AFSB) and Navy (NSB) boards.

  • Access Deep Dives: Click through to dedicated articles covering travel routes, on‑site accommodation and FAQs for each location.

Whether you’re applying through NDA, CDS, AFCAT or other entry streams, start here to map out your entire SSB journey.


How to Use This Article

  1. Scan by Service Branch: Sections are divided into Army, Air Force and Navy centers.

  2. Spot Your City: Identify the city assigned on your call‑up letter.

  3. Click “Read More”: Each listing links to a full article with contact details, transport tips and local stay recommendations.


Army SSB Centers

The Indian Army’s SSB interviews are held at four regional centers, each hosting multiple boards:

  • Prayagraj (Selection Centre East)
    Home to 11 SSB, 14 SSB, 18 SSB, 19 SSB and 34 SSB, Prayagraj’s leafy Cantonment area offers good rail and road connectivity.
    → Read More: SSB Centre Prayagraj: Complete Guide

  • Bhopal (Selection Centre Central)
    Hosting 20 SSB, 21 SSB and 22 SSB, Bhopal’s central location makes it accessible by air via Raja Bhoj Airport or by train.
    → Read More: SSB Centre Bhopal: Complete Guide

  • Bangalore (Selection Centre South)
    With 17 SSB and 24 SSB, Bangalore center sits in the heart of the city’s military enclave—ideal for candidates flying into Kempegowda Airport.
    → Read More: SSB Centre Bangalore: Complete Guide

  • Jalandhar (Selection Centre North)
    31 SSB and 32 SSB boards operate from Jalandhar’s Professor Colony, well‑connected by North‑Western Railways.
    → Read More: SSB Centre Jalandhar: Complete Guide


Air Force Selection Boards (AFSB)

The Indian Air Force conducts its officer interviews at five AFSB locations nationwide:

  • Dehradun (1 AFSB)
    Located in Clement Town, this center is a short drive from Jolly Grant Airport.
    → Read More: AFSB Dehradun: Complete Guide

  • Mysuru (2 AFSB)
    Situated near Mysuru Railway Station, it’s easily reachable by train or bus.
    → Read More: AFSB Mysuru: Complete Guide

  • Gandhinagar (3 AFSB)
    In Gujarat’s capital, this board is served by Ahmedabad International Airport.
    → Read More: AFSB Gandhinagar: Complete Guide

  • Varanasi (4 AFSB)
    Varanasi Cantonment offers a calm environment for testing; Lal Bahadur Shastri Airport is the nearest air hub.
    → Read More: AFSB Varanasi: Complete Guide

  • Guwahati (5 AFSB)
    Located within Guwahati Cantonment, candidates can fly into Lokpriya Gopinath Bordoloi Airport or take the train.
    → Read More: AFSB Guwahati: Complete Guide


Navy Selection Boards (NSB)

Naval interviews take place at multiple NSB‑designated centers:

  • Coimbatore (NSB Coimbatore)
    INS Agrani in Red Fields hosts naval entries; Coimbatore International Airport is nearby.
    → Read More: NSB Coimbatore: Complete Guide

  • Bangalore (12 SSB at SCS Bangalore)
    Shares premises with the Army’s southern center; ideal for dual‑branch aspirants.
    → Read More: NSB Bangalore: Complete Guide

  • Bhopal (33 SSB at SCC Bhopal)
    Operates alongside Army boards on the Jaipur–Guna Road.
    → Read More: NSB Bhopal: Complete Guide

  • Kolkata (NSB Kolkata)
    Near Dum Dum, this center serves Eastern Zone candidates with robust rail and air links.
    → Read More: NSB Kolkata: Complete Guide

  • Visakhapatnam (NSB Visakhapatnam)
    Located on the Naval Base, Visakhapatnam offers seaside tranquillity for the selection process.
    → Read More: NSB Visakhapatnam: Complete Guide


What’s Next?

Once you identify your center, click the corresponding link above to access:

  • Exact address & board numbers

  • Step‑by‑step travel routes

  • On‑site hostels & local hotels

  • Service‑specific FAQs

Use this hub as your roadmap—so you can focus less on logistics and more on showcasing your best at the SSB. Good luck with your selection process!

 

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