u/wolfmem1

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extreme verbal abuse by mock interviewers in SSB coaching institutes normal/acceptable?

Hey everyone,

​I recently had a mock interview at an SSB coaching institute, and the interviewer (who claims to be a former IO) used severe vulgar slurs and personal threats against me during the session (exact words included heavy profanity like bhosdike, gand faad dunga, etc.).

​I understand that stress testing, rapid-fire questions, and cross-examination are part of the real SSB interview to test candidates' composure under pressure. However, is extreme street-level verbal abuse actually a thing in real SSB interviews at selection boards (like Prayagraj, Bhopal, Bangalore, etc.)? Or is this just toxic, unprofessional behavior unique to certain private coaching academies?

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u/wolfmem1 — 8 days ago

Confused about offline SSB coaching for my first attempt .Need honest feedback on AFPA

​I recently cleared CDS 1 2026 and got called for my first SSB. Since this is my very first attempt, I'm completely unfamiliar with the ground-reality of the procedure and how everything unfolds over the 5 days.

​I'm currently torn about whether I should join an offline coaching institute like AFPA (or similar ones).

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u/wolfmem1 — 28 days ago