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Warning:— A very long and detailed answer ahead!!Hello everyone, my name is Vishnu Mann.I was allotted SCE ALLAHABAD for my CDS 1 2020 SSB and I chose 03 Jan 2021 as my SSB date. This was my 7th attempt overall & 2nd in allahabad.Standing L To R:— chest no. 3( Abhijeet), chest no. 5( Sandeep) chest no. 4 ( Anand) chest no. 2 (Dheeraj) chest no. 1 ( Varun) chest no. 6 ( Shiva)Day 1:— ScreeningAs our reporting time was 0630hrs in the morning I book Shiv-Ganga train for my journey. I reached Allahabad ( prayagraj) jn at 03:45am on 03 Jan , had a coffee there, changes my clothes in railway stations’ waiting area bathroom. Took a rickshaw for Kariappa gate of SSB centre and reached there by 05:30am. Found two other guys already waiting at the gate. One of them was a 3 time screenout candidate and other one being a fresher.This time no. of candidates reporting for OTA SSB was very low. Out of 60 candidates, only 16 reported for SSB. At 06:30am, A JCO came at the gate and asked us to form a line. We were asked to keep in hand our ID proof, SSB call letter/ admit card, RT-PCR test report/ asymptomatic certificate. One by one, we were asked to call our upsc roll no and sign in front of our roll no. in a list there.After that we put our luggage in the shed, had our breakfast there and went into the testing hall with our documents. We were allotted 14 SSB. Then our documentation was done , our all academic certificates and ID proof was checked for any mismatch in the parents' name, date of birth and whether we have all the documents mentioned in the call up letter. In case there is a mismatch, we were asked to produce an affidavit regarding the same. And if any of the marksheet/degree is missing, we were asked to produce it in the next 2–3 days. The we were divided in FRESHERS, SCREENOUT, REPEATERS and chest no. were distributed Accordingly. I was given chest no. 11. Then form filing was done.After that our OIR started. This time our answer sheet was different. Till now we used to write our option no. in the sheet ( like 1,2,3,4). But this time it was an OMR sheet. So filling the circle was a bit time consuming. Also the OIR test was bit lengthy. The first OIR consisted verbal questions. We were given 39 mins for 75 questions. Here I was only able to do 65, then when the assessor said that only 1 min is remaining, I randomly filled the circle of the remaining questions. In 2nd OIR tests, questions were non-verbal. And we were given 36 mins for 60 questions. This for me was comparatively easy than the first one. And I did all.After that it was time for the dreaded PPDT . The picture was a scene of cafeteria where 4 friends ( 3 female , 1 male ) were having tea and snacks. I made a story on group of friends celebrating after winning a quiz competition ( quite similar to my PPDT story of my last SSB at 1 AFSB DEHRADUN). After writing our story, we were asked to go outside the testing hall. Initially I wasn't too impressed with my story. As I thought I forcefully introduced quiz competition in my story as there was no hint of it in the picture. But in the I decided to go with it. In the time b/w story writing and discussion , I revised my story 3–4 times in my mind.Now for discussion, we were told that there will be a single group of 16 candidates including all FRESHERS, SCREENOUTS as well as us REPEATERS. Now this for me was a bad news as I thought that in discussion repeaters will try to dominate and fish market will be there. So most of freshers will get screened-In and us repeaters will get screenout.Now when the time came, I narrated my story sequentially and fluently. Even I was impressed with my narration 😆 ( for the first time in 7 attempts). Then in the GD, GTO sir divided the whole group in 2 in the very beginning. Now since in most of our story, celebration was going on. So no major conflict was there. I was the only one who had quiz competition in my story so I didn't mentioned it in discussion . I just went with the group. Give 2–3 valid points whenever I got the opportunity.And after 45 mins, it was time for the result. Now this time I was confident that I will get screened-In which according to my mind was a bad thing. The reason being that in my past attempts whenever I was confident of my screened-In, I got screened-out & whenever I wasn't too confident of my performance, I got screened-In. So GTO came and announced the result. While announcing the chest no. , He said chest no. 10 and then 13. And let's just say the feeling was not good. But the very next moment he said & chest no. 11. I was elated but wasn't as happy and shocked as my previous screened-In. I got 7 as new chest no. So after the result , again we filled more forms like 2 PIQs and few others. After having lunch we were sent to our rooms in TIGER HILL building.So in brief:—Reporting:- 60Reported:—16( 7 fresher, 2 screenout, 9 repeater)Screen-in:—7( 3fresher, 1 screenout, 3 repeater)Now most of us were tired from our journey and of theHectic process . Then we all went to cafeteria , order coffee and had a informal introduction of each other. There I came to know that along with chest no. 5 I was the most experienced guy in SSB 😂. So from cafeteria, we went to candidates line. There we'd our group photo , then we were briefed by our CHM for timing of our pyschology test. After which we walked there for sometime and then after having dinner we all went to bed as we were asked to report 0700 hrs in the morning for our PYSCH.Day 2:— PyschologyThe next day , we reported for PYSCH there we waited for 30–40mins. Then the pyschologist came and our pyschology test started. Now this time, I'd a change in my strategy for pysch but I didn't practice it much. So I messed up in my time management pretty bad. As a result, I was taking more time even after noticing the picture for 30 sec for the theme of my story. As a result I was not able to complete few of the stories. I also messed up my blank story a little. Although my performance improved in WAT but again in SRT I messed up and was only able to complete just 34 SRTs. I've prepared my SD beforehand so I completed it well before time. So overall I improved my performance a bit qualitatively in pysch but quantitatively I was not upto the mark.Then chest no 1–4 had their interview scheduled after pysch and went for the same whereas the 3 of us went to our room and had rest . As phones were allowed in candidates line , we listened songs, prepare for GK part for interview. Then as the other guys came from their interview , we talked to them about their experience and all. As usual, fresher were worried about what they did in the interview , we Repeaters had a bit of fun but calm them down . Then we went for lunch, after coming back, chest no. 1 did a fantastic mimicry of Maj Gen bhakuni which was way better than to any comedian than we've ever watched.In evening , after the fall-in, we went to the cafeteria , had a friendly discussion among us. After dinner, we again made fun of various coaching institute about their method of coaching.Day 3:— GTO-IThe next day it was time for GTO. We reported in GTO ground at 0630hrs. As usual, our GTO started with 2 GDs.The topics for first GD were:—India is facing the threat of China as an aggressive neighbour which of these countries can help India counter this threat :—JapanAustraliaSouth KoreaORIndia is being seen by the world as a force that can counter the rising China. In which area does India need to develop to become that countering force:—InfrastructureAgricultureDefenceWe unanimously decided to go with 2nd topic. I initiated the GD and was in favour of development in infrastructure. Initially we all spoke on the topic one by one. Even though we never planned it, but I guess we'd develop such a great bonding that we automatically gave everyone a chance to speak. Although some of us try to counter others, but I supported everyone and spoke how development in infrastructure can help in automatic development in agriculture and defence.2nd topic for our GD was:—What could be the reason behind the deterioration of Indian media:—Political interventionTRPDegradation in ethicsHere I spoke a little later. As everyone were focusing on TRP as the reason for current status of Indian media. I spoke on how this is all the result of degradation in ethics. Then our group automatically started discussing the solution for the issue. I initially thought not to speak, as even after one of us said that telling solution was never the topic but no-one listened. So then I spoke on how we need to do something about political intervention before coming with any policy on the problem.Then it was time for GPE.This time GPE was simple as most of the resources were just lying there in the map( like vehicles). Here again I messed up my time management, and was not able to complete my individual solution for the GPE. But I participated well in GPE and gave the group solution of gpe. Till now, my confidence had reached on cloud nine. This helped me in other tasks also.Now before this SSB, I practiced a lot for PGT, HGT. So I was giving the idea , and also was in front with few others whenever new obstacle came. Now here also all of us had ideas for structures and as a result we were able to complete all the 4 stages of PGT in time. Then was the time for snake race. As always the most entertaining task in SSB and we enjoyed it a lot. Here as we were only a single group, so we only competed with time. In HGT, group was divided into repeaters and the rest. Fresher took all 15 mins for the task whereas we were able to complete it in less than 5 mins.Lastly it was time for our lecturette. Here I spoke on mercy petition . My overall performance in lecturette was ,acc to me , average as I could have done better . The other topics for lecturette were:—Women liberationWildlife conservationGod vs scienceChild labourGreenhouse gasesGreen revolutionDegree vs diplomaVIP cultureThen 3 of us who had their interview reported straight to the office from our GTO dress. The rest went straight to the candidates line. As there was still time for my interview, I took permission from JCO there and went to my room to change my dress and wear formal. Took a quick photo & reported back to the waiting room for the interview.Now there was only one interviewing officer who was taking the interview of everyone including some of the candidates from 11 SSB board. So that day along with chest no. 5 he also took the interview of a candidate from 11 SSB. And once again we were sent back to our candidates line and our interview was postponed for the next day.Now after lunch, I introduced the group with the famous game “ Mafia". I briefly explained them the rules and the method of how to play and soon everyone got the hang of it. So we played the game for 3–4 hrs that day.Then our CHM told that the reporting time for next day is 0830hrs . So again we played the game till late.Day 4:— GTO-II & InterviewNext day, the first task was Individual obstacles. Everyone did well. I started with balancing beam/zig-zag , but was not able to complete it in first attempt. So I decided to skip it, and concentrate on other. In the end, I was able to complete 9 obstacles.In command task, I was called 4 times as a subordinate. And every time I enjoyed being a subordinate as it was entertaining to see my batchmate as a commander. One of the fresher even address us as SIR when he was commander to which I barely stopped my laugh.Now I was expecting hard command task for many of us including me as all of us performed really well in other tasks. But again surprisingly, most of us got easy one and he increased the difficulty for only one.Lastlya, FGT was a formality and we completed it in less than 2 mins.After which he wished good luck for the conference and the usual speech of don't get disheartened if you got rejected and stuff.After the GTO, I along with chest no. 6 reported for our interview. I again got the time to change my dress for interview. But for unknown reasons, I waited for 2 hrs for my interview after chest no. 6 interview was over. And I started to get bored. But then out of the blue, chest no. 7 flashed in the waiting room and I went to the room for my interview.Now from my batchmate, I earlier came to know that there are two guys in the interview room. I told them that the one taking the interview was a trainee and the one sitting on a sofa acting like a trainee is the real interview (in most cases a Dy president/ president of the board). But in my case ,. There were 3 interviewing officer. Which I was seeing for the first time in my 4 interviews.My interview started well. The interviewer in front asked me about who chose to name me Vishnu in my family and why. How did you came here who booked the ticket , tell me something about KARNAL.Then came the first rapid fire round , he asked me 9–10 questions regarding my education, my friends, extra curricular activities. I answered most of them but forgot one or two. But when I told him that I forgot he asked me to recall. I tried my best but I couldn't. Then he asked me the remaining questions and I answered them.Then it was time for some gk questions:—How much time and round would you take to run 6000m on a 400m track?What would be your speed? In kmph then in metres per second.You went to a clothing shop & the shopkeeper sold you a shirt of 2200₹ after giving a 20% discount. What's the original price?Amount of water required to fill this room?When you go for running in the evening what's the color of the sun and the reason behind it? What's scattering of light explain?Science behind rainbow 🌈. Difference between dispersion and refraction.What should be the minimum length of plain mirror to see your full body image.Do you hear the sound or the light of lightening first and why? The speed of sound and light?Time taken by light to reach earth?Distance between sun and earth? I by mistake said 1.5 million km . (Silly ?? I know)Then he asked questions on parents and family, like:—How do you spend your time with family?Whom do you approach for help father or mother? With whom do you share your all secret?How do you spend time with your friends at your area? What do you look in a person to be your friend?What qualities does your parents/friends/elder sister wants you to improve?Riskiest thing you did with your friends and alone?Then it was time to ask few personal questions:—1.How do you spend your stipend that you get?Which shows you watch on discovery? Name 5 of them with their anchor name?What do you right about on Quora? Your most appreciated answer and why?In the era of T20 why do you like test cricket?If not army, then what's your backup?How did you prepare for SSB? Why didn't you clear NDA written exam? Lesson learnt.Which arms you want to join & why? If not that then which arm? If not this then which arm? Reason for that order of preference.Difference between combat and supporting arms?Why engineering arms is supporting arms?As my father was from 17 JAT regiment. Then he started asking:—Motto of JAT regimentWar cry of JAT regimentRole of 17 JAT in Kargil warWhen do we celebrate vijay divas & whyAwards winner of 17 JATTotal battalions in Jat regimentWhere is 17 JAT currently stationedDG of infantryPlaces where your father was postedWhen did he joined the army & when did he retired( These questions were asked by one of the interviewer sitting at the sofa)The other interviewer than asked:—Why didn't you mentioned the semester in which you got 100 marks in maths in 10th class and 99 in 12 mathsYour daily routine.3 reasons why you want to join the army.Both the interviewer were trying to pressurize me by asking questions angrily but I was able to keep my calm.& Like this my interview was over. Overall I was able to answer most of the questions but sometimes I was answering something which the interviewer didn't asked . Like when he asked me about my daily routine ( I started telling him the reason why I started doing meditation). So I need to be more concise in my answers.When I came out of the interview it was already past 2pm so the time I went to candidates mess for lunch after changing my clothes it was already closed. So I just ate biscuits that chest no. 2 brought for me from the canteen. In the evening , we played mafia for sometime. Then we went to the canteen there I'D bread omlette, apple juice and doritos. Then we discussed what to expect from our conference.In the evening, we just discussed about our Personal life and lastly we decided to share horror story with each other and turned the lights off of the room to make things more interesting.Day 5:— Conference/judgement dayIn the morning, we reported at the reporting shed 0800hrs . The trainee interviewer ( a Col.) gave the closing address. Since he was a trainee, he by mistake said 4 instead of 3 techniques at SSB( मनसा वाचा कर्मणा)through which they assess us and then ends up including conference as the 4th technique.Our conference started by 0900hrs. There was a good discussion before calling chest no. 1, 4,5 . Chest no. 6 conference went over soon. & Then it was my turn. And with every passing minute time started moving more slowly for me. My performance in those 4 days was going through my mind, all the mistakes I did, all the tasks in which I performed well. I was imagining all the scenario and possible questions that I can be asked or put through in conference. Then to divert my mind, I started thinking about the 3rd test match between India and Australia. And after 10mins so, my chest no. Flashed on the screen and I entered the room.After exchanging the greeting, Dy president asked me how was my performance in this SSB and then when I answered he asked why weak performance in pysch. And then the next question that broke my heart,Any suggestions for us.And just like that my conference was over. After discussing my performance for 10mins they completed my conference in 2 mins .After coming out of the conference, I was sure that Although I was close but I've to wait more for my recommendation ( for that + sign that I desire more than anything in life).After waiting for 30 mins or so. An officer came with an empty file. He handed the empty file to JCO standing there and gave one of the worst short motivation speech I've ever heard. Becuase the moment he gave that empty file to JCO I know the fate of not myself but of the entire group.And what we feared came to pass. The whole batch was washed out. No one was recommended.for most of us it was the last attempt and after coming this close, it wasn't enough. Dreams were shattered in matter of few minutes, hopes were destroyed.For me it was completely different. For initial hours after result, I didn't felt anything. But as the time passed, a feeling of sadness started to crept over my mind and with every passing moment it grew exponentially. I realised how close I was , and only 1 attempt is left in which there is not a guarantee that I'll get screened-In let alone facing conference.Right now I'm analysing my performance more thorougly, all the +ve out of this SSB and the Weak areas that still prevail.& the struggle continues….!!Jai Hind.

There is only one thing I have held back from therapists in the past, and even that would have been far more beneficial to have said than to have kept to myself. That one thing was “I am actively planning my suicide.”I held this back because I know that the only two pieces of information a therapist is legally allowed to report (other than child abuse) are 1) if you are planning to hurt yourself or 2) if you’re planning to hurt someone else. If they find this out, they can work to have you held in a hospital for 72 hours to assess your mental health and try to make you safe again.I held this back because I didn’t want to be stopped in my progress toward suicide. I had already decided and was putting the necessary steps in place for a successful exit. Long story short, I lived.Now, I tell my therapist everything, because I need her feedback on sensitive subjects, like my failings with my son, my frustrations with my husband, my sometimes injudicious choices, and other personal weaknesses. She is an excellent sounding board and it helps me tremendously to share things with her that are hard just to say out loud. It destigmatizes these topics that I am ashamed of and helps me cope more healthily and realistically with them.I hope you have a therapist you can trust, and I hope you will choose to trust her/him with your darkest secrets. There is nothing you could say to a therapist that would not be in your own best interest.

Here I will explain the process for an individual to become a Registered Investment Adviser (RIA). But before getting in to the process of becoming an RIA you will have to check if you are eligible to become one.Educational qualification:You need to have a professional qualification or a PG degree or diploma in finance, accountancy, business management, commerce, economics, capital market, banking, insurance or actuarial science form a recognized university or institution.Or a graduation in any discipline with an experience of at least five years in activities related to advice in financial products or securities or fund or asset or portfolio management.Certification:NISM-Series-X-A: Investment Adviser (Level 1) as well as NISM-Series-X-B: Investment Adviser (Level 2) certification.Or a certification on financial planning or fund or asset or portfolio management or investment advisory services from any other organization or institution including Financial Planning Standards Board India or any recognized stock exchange in India provided that such certification is accredited by NISM.Capital Adequacy:Investment advisers who are individuals or partnership firms shall have net tangible assets of value not less than rupees one lakh.If you are eligible based on the above mentioned criteria, you can visit SEBI intermediary portal https://siportal.sebi.gov.in/intermediary/index.html and do self registration. You will have to make a payment of Rs 5,000 as application fee using Demand Draft, NEFT or RTGS. Self registration is explained in detail in the user manual that is available on the SEBI intermediary portal. After this you should receive an intermediary account activation email within 14 days. If you do not receive the activation email please email SEBI or contact any of their offices here Contact Us (Feedback).Once the account is activated you can fill the Form A online. You will need to fill the following information in Form A:General Information - Name, address, principal place of business, contact numbers, email etcA write up on the activities of the applicantDetails of educational qualification and certification along with the proofs.Proof of identity and addressCopy of IT returns or Form 16 for the last 3 yearsCertification of net tangible assets by a Chartered Accountant with membership number of CA.Business PlanThe type of products/ securities on which investment advice is proposed to be rendered.Process for risk profiling of the client and for assessing suitability of advice.Details of infrastructure along with the proofs and a declaration that the applicant has necessary infrastructure to effectively discharge the activities of Investment AdviserOther information and declarations like settled & pending disputes, disciplinary action, credit report / CIBIL score, Declaration that the applicant, its representatives and partners, if any, are fit and proper persons, Declaration that the applicant shall not obtain any consideration by way of remuneration or compensation or any other form whatsoever from any person other than the client being advised, Pricing of your services etcAfter you submit the application it should take another couple of months for the application to be approved. SEBI will contact you if they require any clarifications and you can view items in your worklist on the SEBI intermediary portal. You might have to submit another declaration stating if you apply for registration as any other SEBI intermediary you will inform to IMD-DOF1. Once the application is approved you will have to pay a registration fees of Rs 10,000 within 15 days and Voila!!, you will be an RIA in a week or so.I might have missed something. Please refer to the SEBI guidelines which are easy to understand and exhaustive.https://www.sebi.gov.in/sebi_data/attachdocs/1369826090264.pdfhttps://www.sebi.gov.in/sebi_data/attachdocs/1424862077270.pdfhttps://www.sebi.gov.in/sebi_data/attachdocs/1358779330956.pdfIf any of you have any other queries you can contact me at +91–9995613792 or [email protected] or contact SEBI directly