Services Selection Board Preparation for Indian Defence forces

Brig Vidur R Nevrekar Veteran. President of the Services Selection Board. Interviewing Officer.

Brig. Vidur Nevrekar was President Services Selection Board, Bhopal and Interviewing Officer. Commissioned into the Artillery, Brig Vidur Nevrekar served the Indian Army for 33 years. He commanded a Medium Artillery Regiment in Akhneer in Jammu & Kashmir and raised an Artillery Brigade in Arunachal Pradesh. He was posted as Instructor Gunnery at Surveillance and Target Acquisition (SATA) Branch of prestigious School of Artillery, Devlali. He has effectively conducted Personality Development Programs (PDP) and delivered SSB guidance at locations including MD University Rohtak, Haryana, SPPU Pune, multiple Indian Army Training Centers; HQ Southern Command Pune; and a range of other institutions associated with SSB.

Col S B Deshpande, Veteran. Psychologist Sr. Psychologist with 36 years of experience in Indian Army.

Sr. Psychologist with 36 years of experience with Indian Army and as Senior Psychologist at SSB, Certified Assessor and Trainer. Has been a Psychologist at SSB Bhopal and Kapurthala for Officers Selection to Indian Armed Forces. Trained Service Entry - ACC Entry PC (SL) candidates at AEC Centre Pachmarhi and has trained NCC Cadets (Boys & Girls) for SSB preparations. Served the Army and had the opportunity of serving all over the country in all types of terrain including 'Siachen Glacier'. Had the experience of handling 'Anti Aircraft" battery along with Indian Air force on various airfields on the western front. He has also commanded NCC Bn at Wardha. As a part of Indian Army was involved with educational training and promotion exams of Indian Army

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, Veteran

President of the Services Selection Board (SSB). Interviewing Officer

Air Commodore Nitin Sathe, Veteran is a decorated helicopter pilot, trainer, and mentor who served the Indian Air Force with distinction for over 35 years. A specialist in training and selection, he served as President of the Services Selection Board (SSB), where he guided the evaluation and induction of future officers of the armed forces. As Director of Training at the National Defence Academy, he helped shape the foundation of cadets embarking on their careers, while at the Defence Services Staff College, Wellington, he mentored mid-career officers from India and abroad in leadership, strategy, and joint operations. His career also included command of frontline bases in Jammu & Kashmir and Punjab, oversight of base development in Naxalite-affected regions, and a stint with UN peacekeeping forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

Air Commodore VT Parnaik Veteran

Senior Psychologist at Service Selection Board

As an veteran Indian Air Force officer with over three decades of experience in HR functions, Psychology Psychometric testing, behavioral studies, counseling, specialized Intelligence, Security Functions, Corporate Governance, Foreign Language. Was part of Services Selection Board as a Chief Psychologist and Head of Department (HoD) of Ground Duty Officers' training Division at the Air Force Academy Hyderabad. Head of Personality Division, dealing with behavioral studies and counseling. Close interaction and Training with Defence Institute of Psychological Research DIPR (Min of Def) for various psychological projects and Defence Officers Selection related systems.

COL SAGAR V PATWARDHAN, SM Veteran, GTO

Sr. GTO at Service Selection Board

Experienced military professional with 33 years of service in the Indian Army, specializing in training, leadership, and operations. He has been a Sr. GTO and an effective assessor for almost 10 years at Allahabad and Bhopal. He has trained many trainee GTOs during his tenure in the Selection Centers. Currently leveraging expertise as a Group Testing Officer (GTO), guiding candidates aspiring to join the armed forces. He has successfully coached many candidates and has excellent track record for getting candidates recommended at the SSB. He has also portrayed Late 2/Lt Arun Khetarpal PVC (Posthumous), in the television Serial - Param Vir Chakra.

Col Shailesh Shringapure, Veteran

Sr. GTO at Service Selection Board

Many years of experience as certified Assessor, Trainer. Certified as a Personality Assessor from Défense Institute of Psychological Research(DIPR), Delhi. Has been on three Services Selection Boards to select Officers and leaders for the Indian Armed Forces as a Group Testing Assessor. Trained other officers to become Assessors and also headed a team of Assessors in various forums at the All-India level. Trained junior leaders for advanced leadership positions. Awarded by the Chief of the Army Staff and General Officer Commanding-in-Chief on four occasions for his immense contribution in active operations and dedication to service. Has the honor of his actions been published in two books namely, 'Team 14 into Battle' in English and 'Olakh Siachen chi' in Marathi.

Col Vijay Kumar, Veteran. Psychologist

Sr. Psychologist with 33 years of experience in Indian Army

Sr. Psychologist with 33 years of experience at SSB. Has been a Psychologist at SSB Allahabad for Officers Selection for Indian Armed Forces. Has been Principal of Rashtriya Military School Belgaum and Sainik School Lucknow. As Principal of Sainik School Lucknow, received appreciation letter twice from HRD Minister, Govt of India. Also, he was awarded COAS Commendation Card while serving as Principal. With dual masters degree in Management Studies (MMS) and MA Psychology additionally done Diploma in Educational Management and Administration. As a part of Indian Army was involved with Educational Training and Promotion exams of Army personnel.