Who coaches at The Cavalier SSB programme?

The Cavalier's SSB faculty are three retired officers who served at actual SSBs: Brig Sandeep Mohla SM (Ex-President & IO, 33 SSB Jalandhar), Col Manoj Batra (Senior GTO, 20 SSB), and Col Vijayant Thakur (Psychologist, 20 SSB Bhopal). They have assessed thousands of candidates at actual SSBs.

How long is the SSB coaching at The Cavalier?

The Cavalier offers a 2+1 week SSB Intensive programme. 2 weeks cover all Stage 2 components in depth — GTO tasks, psychology tests, and Personal Interview. The third week is a full mock SSB simulation with individual feedback from the same officers.

What is covered in the SSB coaching programme?

Stage 1: OIR (Officer Intelligence Rating) practice and PPDT (Picture Perception and Discussion Test). Stage 2: WAT (Word Association Test), TAT (Thematic Apperception Test), SRT (Situation Reaction Test), SDT (Self Description Test), GTO outdoor tasks (group discussion, GPE, PGT, HGT, individual obstacles, command task, lecturette, final group task), and Personal Interview with a retired IO.

How is The Cavalier SSB different from other institutes?

Most SSB institutes are run by coaches who have cleared SSB once. The Cavalier's faculty sat on the other side of the table — they were the assessors at actual SSBs for years. Brig Mohla was the Interviewing Officer, Col Batra was the GTO, Col Thakur was the Psychologist. They know exactly what is being assessed because they did the assessing.

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What is SSB

Services Selection Board Interview

A 5-day selection process at one of India's nine SSBs — the only gateway to become a commissioned officer in the Army, Navy, or Air Force.

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What SSB Assesses

SSB tests 15 Officer Like Qualities (OLQs) grouped into three factors — Social Effectiveness, Dynamic Qualities, and Integration & Stability. These cannot be memorised or rehearsed — they must be genuinely developed and demonstrated consistently over 5 days.

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Who Appears at SSB

Any candidate who clears the written exam for NDA, CDS, AFCAT, TES, ACC, NCC Special Entry, or any other commissioned entry is called for SSB. The SSB stage is identical regardless of entry — same 5-day process, same three assessors.

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SSB Success Rate in India

The national average SSB selection rate is approximately 1 in 40 candidates. Most failures are not due to lack of capability — they're due to under-preparation for the psychology tests and poor understanding of what is actually being assessed.

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After SSB Recommendation

Recommended candidates proceed to a Medical Board. Those declared fit appear on the Merit List. Final selection depends on merit list rank and vacancy availability. The Cavalier prepares you for the SSB stage — and helps you understand the full pipeline.

The SSB Process

What Happens Over 5 Days

The Cavalier prepares you thoroughly for every single element across all five days.

Reporting & Stage 1

OIR Test (Verbal + Non-verbal)
PPDT (Picture Perception)
Group Discussion on story
Stage 1 Result

Psychology Tests

TAT (12 pictures + blank)
WAT (60 words, 15 sec each)
SRT (60 situations)
SDT (Self Description)

GTO Day 1

GTO Day 2 + PI

Conference

All three assessors meet
Final assessment conference
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GTO Training Ground — The Cavalier, Rajouri Garden Delhi

Our Facility

Dedicated GTO Training Ground

The Cavalier has its own outdoor GTO training ground in Delhi. Candidates come here for hands-on GTO task practice — the same obstacles, the same group tasks, the same physical challenges you will face at the actual SSB.

Full obstacle course — individual and group obstacles
Progressive Group Task (PGT) and Half Group Task (HGT) structures
Command Task simulation area
Daily Physical Training — PT and games every day
25 candidates per batch — individual attention on grounds
Post-session debrief by Col Manoj Batra (Retd), Senior GTO

Why The Cavalier

What Makes Our SSB Coaching Different

There is only one reason to choose The Cavalier for SSB — our faculty ran the assessments. Everything else follows from that.

01 — INTERVIEWING OFFICER

Real PI Feedback from a Retired IO

Brig Sandeep Mohla was the Interviewing Officer at 33 SSB Jalandhar. He conducted hundreds of Personal Interviews as an assessor. When he reviews your PI answers, he tells you exactly what an IO is looking for — because he was one.

02 — GTO TASKS

GTO Training by a Retired GTO

Col Manoj Batra served as Senior GTO at 20 SSB. He has observed candidates on the GTO ground at an actual SSB. He knows every mistake candidates make — because he assessed them.

03 — PSYCHOLOGY

Psychology Tests Decoded by the Psychologist

Col Vijayant Thakur was the Psychologist at 20 SSB Bhopal. WAT, TAT, SRT, SDT — he evaluated these tests for years. He teaches you how to express your genuine officer qualities in the format that psychological assessment actually recognises.

04 — MOCK SSB

Full 5-Day Mock SSB Simulation

The third week of our programme is a complete mock SSB — same schedule, same structure, same assessors. Individual feedback across all three dimensions: psychology, GTO, and interview. Post-interview analysis and guidance included.

05 — OLQ DEVELOPMENT

OLQ Development, Not OLQ Coaching

We do not teach you what to say. We identify which of your 15 Officer Like Qualities are strong and which need development — and we work on them systematically over 3 weeks, not in a weekend crash course.

06 — REPEAT ATTEMPTS

Special Guidance for Repeat Attempt Candidates

Screened out or not recommended before? The Cavalier runs a dedicated analysis session for repeat candidates — identifying the specific OLQ gaps that led to your previous result and designing a targeted preparation plan.

07 — DAILY PT

Daily Physical Training & Games

Structured PT sessions and sports activities every day. SSB assesses stamina, coordination, and physical presence — not just intelligence. Daily PT builds the physical baseline that your GTO performance depends on.

08 — SMALL BATCHES

Only 25 Candidates Per Batch

Every batch is capped at 25. That means individual attention from Brig Mohla on your PI, from Col Batra on your GTO performance, and from Col Thakur on your psychology tests — not generic group feedback.

In Their Words

Hear From Candidates We Coached for SSB

Recommended candidates talk about their SSB, what changed for them and how our SSB interview coaching in Delhi prepared them for the board.

Recommended on the 7th SSB Attempt | Aaditya Nalin, CDS OTA — Aaditya Nalin · Recommended, CDS OTA (7th attempt)

How Samanvay and Tirthankar Got Recommended in SSB | Talk with Maj Sunil Chopra — Samanvay & Tirthankar · Recommended

Dreams to Reality: Anjali's SSB Success Story — Anjali Dhyani · Recommended, CDS OTA

I Tried Cavalier Delhi's SSB Interview Coaching for 14 Days — 14 days at The Cavalier

Inside our SSB training

Counselling by Psychologist | SSB Interview — Psychologist counselling

How to Fill the PIQ Form for the SSB Interview — Filling the PIQ form

Master the GTO Briefing, Master the Task | Col Yogesh, Ex-SSB GTO — GTO briefing · Col Yogesh, Ex-SSB GTO

What students say on Google

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GTOs, psychologists and interviewing officers are vastly experienced and focus on every candidate separately. I got hands on experience in their GTO ground. They helped me realise my weakness and encouraged me to work upon it. … I highly recommend this place for serious preparation.
Himanshu Singh Pokhariya · Google review

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The best ssb coaching in Delhi. I m a 3 times repeater and went to the academy for ssb. Brigadier Sandeep sir’s Interview session was eye opening. … After interview individually he de-briefed me.. and pointed out my strong and weak points.
Lakshay Deswal · Google review

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Their experienced trainers, especially ex-defense officers, ensure a deep understanding of the selection process. The mock interviews, group tasks, and psychological training sessions are highly realistic and prepare you thoroughly for every stage of the SSB.
Dileep Kumar · Google review

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Faculties here themselves have served as officers and are very experienced and knowledgeable yet very humble. They provide you with in depth insight into the whole SSB procedure like a real one experience.
Saumya Rai · Google review

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Best SSB training in North India.. i came from Rajasthan i joined for 14 days.. it was really good to be aware of so many things i wasnt aware or confused about.
Sakshi Chaudhary · Google review

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Best ssb coaching for ssb in delhi. Teachers bahut ache h mostly gto sir and psych sir and ssb environment. All facilities are available in ground. Also separte guidance for every student.
Sumit Yadav · Google review

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about SSB and The Cavalier's coaching programme.

What is the SSB interview process? ▾

SSB is a 5-day selection process. Day 1 is Stage 1 — OIR test and PPDT. Only those who pass Stage 1 proceed. Stage 2 (Days 2–4) covers Psychology tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, SDT), GTO outdoor tasks (group discussion, planning exercise, group tasks, individual obstacles, command task, lecturette), and Personal Interview with a retired IO. Day 5 is the Conference where all three assessors discuss each candidate.

Who are the faculty at The Cavalier SSB programme? ▾

Three retired officers: Brig Sandeep Mohla SM (Ex-President and Interviewing Officer, 33 SSB Jalandhar), Col Manoj Batra (Senior GTO, 20 SSB), and Col Vijayant Thakur (Psychologist, 20 SSB Bhopal). All three served at actual SSBs as assessors — not as candidates. This is the single most important difference between The Cavalier and every other SSB coaching institute in Delhi.

How long is the SSB coaching programme? ▾

The SSB Intensive is 2 + 1 weeks. The first two weeks cover all Stage 2 components in depth — psychology test practice, GTO task training, and Personal Interview preparation. The third week is a full 5-day mock SSB with individual feedback from all three officers. A standalone 5-day Mock SSB is also available for candidates who have already done some preparation.

I was screened out / not recommended before. Will this help? ▾

Yes — and The Cavalier specifically addresses repeat attempt candidates. We run a dedicated analysis session to identify which OLQ gaps led to your previous result. For screened-out candidates, we work on Stage 1 (OIR + PPDT) intensively. For not-recommended candidates, we identify whether the gap was in psychology, GTO, or PI — and target that specifically.

Does SSB coaching work or is it just about the person? ▾

SSB assesses Officer Like Qualities — and OLQs can be developed, not just discovered. The Cavalier's approach is not to rehearse answers or fake personality — it is to genuinely develop the qualities being assessed (initiative, social adaptability, effective intelligence, stamina, courage) through structured tasks and feedback from officers who actually know what they look like.

Where is The Cavalier located? ▾

C-73, Inner Ring Road, Marble Market, Sharda Puri, Rajouri Garden, New Delhi - 110015. Easy access from all major metro stations in West and Central Delhi. Hostel referrals available for outstation students. Call us at +91 98186 32779.