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She Didn’t Change Her Past, She Changed Her Approach: Priya’s SSB Success Story

Priya comes from the quiet hills of Uttarakhand, a place where discipline and simplicity are a way of life. Growing up in an Army household, the uniform was never just a career option for her—it was a dream she had lived with every single day. Yet, like many aspirants, her journey wasn’t free from doubts. She completed her schooling in Uttarakhand and went on to pursue Commerce through an open university. At one point, this decision haunted her.




“What if the SSB questions my graduation?”
“What if they see it as a weakness?” These thoughts stayed with her—until she realised something important:
your past decisions don’t define your future performance; your present mindset does. That shift in thinking changed everything.

22-12-2025

SSB doesn’t reject your past choices; it only observes how you stand in your present.”  

Starting Right Matters More Than Starting Early

One thing Priya often mentions is how fortunate she feels to have joined R2R at the very beginning of her preparation. She didn’t have to go through the painful cycle many aspirants face: unlearning myths, half-truths, and wrong approaches picked up from random sources.

Instead, she simply implemented what was taught.

No overthinking.
No shortcuts.
Just clarity.

She admits she wasn’t the strongest physically at first. But instead of seeing that as a limitation, she leaned into what she could do well : teamwork, cooperation, and supporting the group’s objective. Slowly, that balance started showing in her performance.

Second Attempt. Calm Mind. Clear Basics.

Priya got recommended in her second attempt from 1 AFSB Dehradun for AFCAT entry. What changed between her first and second attempt? Not magic.
Not luck.
Just fundamentals. She went to the SSB with a calm mind—no fear, no unnecessary nervousness. She focused on:

  • Revolving her answers around her PIQs
  • Presenting her real life experiences honestly
  • Staying authentic instead of trying to “impress”
Her approach was simple: “I just stayed myself, but in the right direction.”

GTO: The Turning Point

Like many aspirants, GTO was the most challenging part for Priya. But this is also where things shifted decisively in her favour.

She worked deeply on the reviews given by R2R mentors and internalised one key principle:

GTO is not about phata, rassi and bhalli : it’s about cooperating and pushing the group forward.

Instead of dominating or withdrawing, she focused on:

  • Cooperation
  • Clear communication
  • Keeping the group task’s objective at the centre

This mindset—of collective success over individual display—was something Priya says she hadn’t found elsewhere. And it played a major role in boosting her confidence and performance during the tasks.

A Message from Priya to Aspirants

Her advice is simple, yet powerful:
“Keep your basics clear and work hard. That’s enough.”
No overcomplication.
No unnecessary fear.
Just consistent effort in the right direction. 
Priya’s story isn’t about being extraordinary. It’s about starting right, trusting the process, and building clarity early. And for aspirants who are still confused, overthinking, or afraid of their past decisions—her journey quietly answers a powerful question: What if you didn’t need to change who you are… but just learn how to present it the right way? That’s a thought worth sitting with.
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Prachi Parmar 
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