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The Defense Ustaad

by Arun Singh Tomar

Jai Hind!! Ladies and Gentlemen.I'm Arun Singh Tomar. I have cleared CDS and AFCAT written exams for 6 and 5 times respectively. I have dedicated my 3 years and 11 SSBs to get a recommendation from SSB but unfortunately I didn't get one. However, those failed attempts and a vast experience of such failures taught me a lot of things and I'll share them with you here. You can follow me on Instagram at the.defense.ustaad & arun.singh.tomar. You can get daily updates about my podcasts, articles and short videos about SSB and written exams.

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Episodes

  1. How to stay motivated during Written and SSB Preparation?

    Jai Hind, Everyone. In this episode you will find insights about how to remain motivated during your CDS, NDA and SSB preparation.

  2. CDS Preparation and College Exams

    CDS Preparation and College Exams

  3. Do's And Dont's For CDSE & Other Defense Exams Part 2

    Based on the actions and thought process that I have observed in my students and aspirants on social media. This podcast provides you an insight about choosing teachers and study material for various defense written exams such as CDSE, NDA and AFCAT. Jai Hind.

  4. Do's And Dont's For CDSE & Other Defense Exam Part 1

    Based on the things and behaviors that I have observed about the aspirants, teachers and the coachings with regard to preparation of written exams such as CDSE, AFCAT, NDA and INET. Jai Hind.

  5. The Last SSB attempt (Varanasi) and a few lessons

    This episode is the last one in the series of my SSB attempts. Apart from the narration of the events during the last attempt, you can also listen to a few life lessons that I learnt from written and SSB preparation. Also, the struggle was worth it. Jai Hind!!

  6. My 8th, 9th and 10th SSB Attempts at Bhopal & Dehradun

    This episode brings you with the aftermath of my father's shooting incident, my accident and then the subsequent attempts. It may tell you how to handle situations in adversity and how to float when tide is against you. Jai Hind!!

  7. My 5th, 6th and 7th SSB Attempts at Bangalore and Dehradun

    This episode will tell you about my journey throughout the above mentioned SSB attempts and how I handled things in my life in general. Maybe you can find a thing in here to learn. Jai Hind!!

  8. My 4th SSB Attempt at 22 SSB, Bhopal (CDS OTA 104 NT) Part 2

    This episode is the narration of the incidents that happened on Day 2, Day 3, Day 4, and Day 5 of my 4th SSB attempt in May 2017. You will be able to know about my mindset along with my performance and perception about things. A lot of learnings and mistakes that I have told in here. Jai Hind!!

  9. My 4th SSB Attempt at 22 SSB, Bhopal (CDS OTA 104 NT) Part 1

    This episode is the narration of the incidents that happened after my 3rd SSB attempt & on Day 0 and Day 1 of my 4th SSB attempt in May 2017. You will be able to know how I prepared for my SSB in daily life. A lot of learnings and mistakes that I have told in here. Jai Hind!!

  10. My 3rd SSB Attempt at 22 SSB, Bhopal (CDS OTA 103 NT)

    This episode is the narration of the incidents that happened during 5 days of my 3rd SSB attempt in Nov 2016. You will be able to know how I was able to deal with GTO and the Interview along with other SSB Candidates. A lot of learnings and mistakes that I have told in here. Jai Hind!!

  11. My 2nd SSB Attempt at 11 SSB, Allahabad (CDS OTA 102 NT) Part 3

    This episode is the narration of the incidents that happened on Day 3, Day 4 and Day 5 of my 2nd SSB attempt in May 2016. You will be able to know how I was able to deal with GTO and the Interview along with other SSB Candidates. A lot of learnings and mistakes that I have told in here. Jai Hind!!

  12. My 2nd SSB attempt at 11 SSB, Allahabad (CDS OTA 102 NT) Part 2

    This episode is the narration of the incidents that happened on Day 1 and Day 2 of of my 2nd SSB attempt in May 2016. You will be able to take a look into my mind set with new vigour and Josh with the new candidates and also how I maintained group dynamics. Focus on the mistakes that I did and…

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  13. My 2nd SSB Attempt at 11 SSB, Allahabad (CDS OTA 102 NT) Part 1

    This episode is the narration of the incidents that happened prior as well as on the day of arrival during my 2nd SSB attempt in May 2016. You will be able to take a look into my mind set after my 1st conference out and also the circumstances during which I gave my SSB. Focus on the mistakes that…

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  14. Difference Between Written And Technical Entries in SSB

    In this podcast, I have presented my views regarding the differences between technical entries such as TGC, SSC Tech etc and written entries such as CDS and AFCAT. I covered the differences from a factual as well as from a observational and perceptual point of view. Jai Hind.

  15. Defense Aspirants And SSB Coaching

    This episode talks about my experience in Olive Greens Chandigarh and also the type of mindset a defense aspirant should have while going for a coaching. It also focused on merits and demerits of coaching along with the prerequisites that one should keep. Jai Hind.

  16. Defence Aspirants And Daily Chores At Home

    This episode is more about personal context of doing daily chores at home and how they can create an impact oj your personality as well as psychology. Correlation to Academy and SSB can be seen very well at a few instants. Jai Hind.

  17. How To Improve Lecturette And Communication Skills?

    This episode focus on the basics of conducting a good lecturette and also covers the methods to improve your Lecturette as well as communication skills. I have elaborated the daily routine methods dor enhancing communication skills and technical aspects to boost your performance in SSB. Jai Hind

  18. Why And How Introduction Is Necessary?

    In this episode I have explained the different aspects of giving one's introduction in various domains of life. It also focused and talked in context of SSB correlated to the personal life of the candidates. Listen and implement for powerful impact in your life.

  19. Mingle With Friends & Society Alike

    In this episode I have explained about the need of interacting and socializing with not only friends but also with your relatives and neighbours. This is associated with different type of candidates that you will come across in SSB and it will make you handle them tactfully. Jai Hind.

  20. My First SSB at 12 SSB Bangalore (Navy UES) End Part 5

    This episode is the narration of the incidents that happened on GTO day 2 i.e. Day 4 and Conference i.e. Day 5 of my first SSB attempt in Feb 2016. You will be able to take a look at my perspective regarding Command Task and then Interview and how exactly they were conducted. Also, how my first...

  21. My First SSB Attempt at 12 SSB Bangalore (Navy UES) Part 4

    This episode is the narration of the incidents that happened on GTO day 1 i.e. Day 3 of my first SSB attempt in Feb 2016. You will be able to take a look at my preparation level for GTO and also how to act or not in a group setting during GTO tasks. Also, it will tell you a few things about group...

  22. My First SSB Attempt at 12 SSB Bangalore (Navy UES) Part 3

    This episode is the narration of the incidents that happened on Day 1 after the screening and Day 2 Psychology test of my first SSB attempt in Feb 2016. You will be able to take a look into my mind and behaviour which will led you to analyse the mistakes that I did at that time. Also, you will be...

  23. Why you shouldn't be practising Psyche Tests among themselves?

    This episode focuses on a very important issue that defense aspirants undertake nowadays on various social media platforms. I tried to explain the relevance of Psyche testing in SSB and how practising and assessing them without a trained DIPR psychologist may lead to sabotaging your Psyche. Also…

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  24. My First SSB Attempt at 12 SSB Bangalore (Navy UES) Part 2

    This episode is the narration of the incidents that happened on Day 1 Screening test of my first SSB attempt in Feb 2016. You will be able to take a look into my mind set and the mistakes that I did at that time. Also, you will be able to see how things were and how I perceived them to be and…

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  25. My First SSB Attempt at 12 SSB Bangalore (Navy UES) Part 1

    This episode is the narration of the incidents that happened prior as well as during my first SSB attempt in Feb 2016. You will be able to take a look into my mind set and the mistakes that I did at that time. Also, you will be able to see how things were and how I perceived them to be.

  26. Participate as much as you can.

    This episode is focused on the participation aspects of the candidates' lives. Here, I have described the importance of participation in routine life, school, college and office and how it can be correlated to the SSB testing procedures.

  27. Be a pro of the stream that you are studying.

    In this episode, I have focused upon the merits of having basic as well as practical knowledge in the field of your study. I have correlated it with the testing procedures such as Interview, Psyche and GTO in the SSB testing process. Jai Hind.

  28. Group Discussion Tips for SSB: The Technical View

    This episode will focus on Group Discussion tips for SSB from a technical point of view. I have covered vital aspects that will not only remove doubts about what to do in a SSB GD but will also tell you about what not to do. I have extracted examples from my own experience and given them shape.…

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  29. Group Discussions in Routine Life and SSB. Part 1

    This episode will focus upon the the technique of group discussion in SSB Interview and how it is related to a candidate's daily life. I have taken examples from my own attempts during SSBs and tried to explain the general concepts of GD interlinked with our behaviour.

  30. Shed your shame and achieve the glory.

    This episode talks about those habits and inhibitions that restrict us to take new things. It will also explain about the things that I did to break my comfort zone. I have explained what needs to be done to when you face issues regarding being image concious and low confidence in a crowd. Jai hind.

  31. Be your own assessor. Part 2 of 2.

    This episode is in continuation with the previous one of the same title. You will find out how drastic changes can be brought in your personality just by bringing routine changes. You will also listen about how I changed as a person and optimised my personality aligned with my psychology for…

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  32. CDS 1 2020 Notification Information Extraction

    Notification is the first step of any exam and it solves 90% of the candidate's queries, if read properly. I held a notification reading session with my CDS 2 2020 Online batch and this audio was recorded during that google meet. For reference, use CDS 1 2020 Notification by UPSC.

  33. Be your own assessor. Part 1 of 2.

    Here, in this episode I have talked about an interesting incident that happened with me in SSB Bhopal and changed my perspective for better. This concept focuses on a lifestyle based on SSB testing criteria and was told to me by a CHM posted in the centre. Try to find the key takeaways from this...

  34. My first UES Navy Campus Interview for SSB in Aug 2015.

    This episode will tell you how my first campus Interview for UES entry Indian Navy was conducted. This will also tell you how you should be preparing for it in an effective yet logical manner. Also, the basic psychology related to the questions that are asked from the candidates and expected...

  35. Why should we have a plan B in SSB?

    Hello, I am Arun Singh Tomar. This episode is focused on those candidates who dont plan an alternate path while giving SSBs. You can find me on Instagram for regular updates as arun.singh.tomar.

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Jai Hind!! Ladies and Gentlemen.I'm Arun Singh Tomar. I have cleared CDS and AFCAT written exams for 6 and 5 times respectively. I have dedicated my 3 years and 11 SSBs to get a recommendation from SSB but unfortunately I didn't get one. However, those failed attempts and a vast experience of such failures taught me a lot of things and I'll share them with you here. You can follow me on Instagram at the.defense.ustaad & arun.singh.tomar. You can get daily updates about my podcasts, articles and short videos about SSB and written exams.

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