Tushar’s Inspiring 12-Attempt Journey to SSB Recommendation

In the heartland of Haryana, from a small village in Jhajjar district, rose a young man with a big dream — to be the first defence serviceman in his family. Tushar's story isn’t just about perseverance; it’s a blueprint for aspirants who feel like giving up after multiple rejections. His journey of 12 attempts, culminating in a recommendation at 1 AFSB Dehradun, is both humbling and empowering !

25/6/25

"When rejection knocked 11 times, Tushar answered the 12th with belief , not just in clearing the SSB, but in discovering who he truly was.”

Educational Background

Schooling: Pratap Singh Memorial Senior Secondary School, Sonipat
College: Swami Shraddhanand College, University of Delhi, Alipur

Even during his school days, Tushar was clear about his goal-

"I want to be the first defence serviceman in my family.”

SSB Journey at a Glance

Total Attempts: 12

8 times screened out

3 times conference out

1 successful recommendation

Where most would’ve stopped after the 3rd or 4th attempt, Tushar kept going. He saw each attempt not as a failure but as feedback.

Owning His Haryanvi Accent – Speaking with Confidence

One of Tushar’s biggest growth moments came when he stopped viewing his Haryanvi accent as a limitation. Instead, he embraced it.“I gave 30% of my interview and the entire conference in Hindi. I stopped fearing judgment — my thoughts were clear, and that mattered more.”

This shift in mindset became a game-changer. He stopped mimicking others and started owning his story.

The Mindset That Made the Difference

Tushar always believed in staying calm and composed. “I never stressed over results. After every attempt, I asked myself: Did I give my 100%? If yes, I moved on with peace.”

His friends recall that he always created a stress-free and uplifting environment around him.“My interpersonal relationships with the people around me have always been great.”His positive aura wasn’t just personal, it translated into powerful group dynamics during his SSB attempts.

Facing Rejections & Reigniting Purpose

After his 8th screen-out, Tushar had a moment of doubt.“I began questioning if I was even meant for this. But then I told myself — if others can clear it, why not me? I needed to figure out where I was going wrong.”

That’s when he reached out to Shashank Sir, a turning point in his preparation.

How R2R Guidance Helped Transform His Preparation

Tushar’s self-awareness and the personalized guidance at R2R turned raw effort into targeted preparation.

Key Learnings from R2R:

TAT (Thematic Apperception Test): Earlier, he wrote it like a PPDT. Through R2R, he learned to incorporate emotions, structured flow, micro-actions, and future projections.

SRT (Situation Reaction Test): He was taught to be concise but effective , attempting more responses with better impact.

WAT (Word Association Test): He learned to align his personality with his answers ,ensuring consistency across WAT, PIQ, SD, and interview.

“Each story I submitted and got reviewed in R2R gave me a fresh dose of confidence.”

At R2R, the feedback wasn’t generic, it was structured, aspirant-specific, and always growth driven.

Group Discussion (GD) Stratergies that worked

In his recommended attempt, the GD topics were:

Role of conventional vehicles in India’s development

Black Money – Causes & Solutions

Whenever there was a slight pause, Tushar confidently stepped in with a loud and clear voice.“Even if you're nervous, speak. Speak once. Then again. That’s how you build presence.”

Words of Advice for Fellow Aspirants

“Your first version won’t be perfect. Don’t wait to be ready. Attempt, learn, and evolve. Every failure is feedback. You’re just one attempt away from your recommendation.”

Tushar’s story reminds us that success doesn’t always come easy, but with self-belief, the right guidance, and a never-quit attitude, it is always within reach.

At R2R, we’re proud to be a part of his journey, and we’re here for yours too. Explore our personalized SSB guidance programs and take your next attempt with confidence: https://r2rssb.graphy.com/s/store

Prachi Parmar