SSB Centres in India 2026: The Services Selection Board (SSB) interview is conducted for candidates who are shortlisted for various entries in the Indian Armed Forces. Candidates who are preparing for different entries such as NDA and CDS are allotted an SSB centre as per the respective entry and selection process. The selection process tests cadets intelligence, personality, leadership qualities, communication skills and suitability for a career in the Armed Forces. Check this article for the complete list of SSB centres for the Army, Air Force and Navy. This article also explains the SSB procedure in detail.
How Many SSB Centres Are There in India?
SSB selection is conducted through different boards for the Indian Army, Air Force and Navy. There are four Army Selection Centres, five Air Force Selection Boards (AFSBs) and several Naval Selection Boards (NSBs) across the country. Check the table below for a list of centres and its key details.
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Service
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Selection Boards/Centres
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Locations
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Indian Army
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4 Selection Centres
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Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bengaluru, Kapurthala
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Indian Air Force
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5 AFSBs
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Dehradun, Mysuru, Gandhinagar, Varanasi, Guwahati
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Indian Navy
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5 NSBs
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Coimbatore, Visakhapatnam, Kolkata, Bengaluru, Bhopal
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Candidates are allotted centers according to their entry and the instructions mentioned in their call letter.
List of Indian Army SSB Centres 2026
The Indian Army has four Selection Centres for conducting SSB interviews. These are located in different parts of the country. Check the list of Army centres below.
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Selection Centre
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Location
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Selection Centre East
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Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh
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Selection Centre Central
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Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
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Selection Centre South
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Bengaluru, Karnataka
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Selection Centre North
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Kapurthala, Punjab
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Candidates shortlisted for Army entries such as NDA and CDS are allotted a centre for the SSB interview as per the selection process.
List of Air Force SSB (AFSB) Centres 2026
The Indian Air Force conducts its selection process through Air Force Selection Boards (AFSBs). There are five AFSB centres across India that every Armed Forces aspirant should know about. Check the complete list of AFSB centres in the table below.
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AFSB
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Location
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1 AFSB
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Dehradun, Uttarakhand
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2 AFSB
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Mysuru, Karnataka
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3 AFSB
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Gandhinagar, Gujarat
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4 AFSB
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Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh
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5 AFSB
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Guwahati, Assam
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The Air Force calls shortlisted candidates for the AFSB interview based on the entry and eligibility requirements.
List of Indian Navy SSB (NSB) Centres 2026
The Indian Navy conducts SSB interviews through Naval Selection Boards (NSBs). Candidates shortlisted for different Navy will be called to the following centres-
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Naval Selection Board
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Location
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NSB
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Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu
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NSB
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Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh
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NSB
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Kolkata, West Bengal
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NSB
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Bengaluru, Karnataka
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NSB
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Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh
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The centre is allocated to candidates depending on the particular entry and the instructions issued by the Indian Navy.
SSB Procedure for NDA and CDS Entries
Candidates who qualify for the written exam and fulfill the relevant requirements as per the selection process prescribed for various entries are called for the SSB interview. The process is conducted in two stages.
Stage 1: Candidates will appear for the Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test and Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PP&DT). Candidates who qualify the screening stage will continue to the next stage
Stage 2: This stage includes psychological tests, Group Testing Officer (GTO) tasks, a personal interview and the final conference. Candidates are assessed for their personality, leadership qualities, communication, teamwork and decision making skills.
Candidates who are recommended for various entries are subsequently required to undergo a medical examination. Final selection is made as per the entry rules, merit and no of vacancies available for each force.
What Happens During the SSB Interview?
The SSB interview is designed to assess whether a person has the qualities required to become an officer in the Indian Armed Forces. Candidates participate in individual and group activities during the selection process.
The major tasks include the following-
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Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test
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Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PP&DT)
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Psychological Tests
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Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks
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Personal Interview
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Conference
Documents Required at SSB Centre
Candidates are required to carry all the documents mentioned in their SSB call letter. Some of the commonly required documents include-
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SSB call letter
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Original educational certificates and mark sheets
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Valid photo ID proof
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Passport size photographs
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Birth certificate or Class 10 certificate
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Category certificate, wherever applicable
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Required certificates or documents mentioned for the particular entry
Candidates must check the official call letter because the document requirements depend on the entry and service requirements.
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