Imagine that you have your SSB interview in a week and you face some personal problem which prevents you from attending the SSB. It’s clear that you cannot skip the chance but appearing seems difficult too. The best way out for you is to postpone SSB interview.
If you are in a similar situation, we tell you how you can easily postpone your SSB at home.
Why Candidates Postpone SSB Interview?
Candidates practice psychology tests, work on their physical fitness, and improve themselves for months before appearing for the SSB interview. Hence, this one chance is an opportunity that they cannot miss. However, some candidates often postpone their SSB dates for several reasons:
- Family-related reasons such as functions, or problems
- Health issues
- Inability to get leave from workplace
- Feeling unprepared for the big day
- Lack of relevant documents like the provisional degree
Whatever may be the reason, the idea of postponing SSB is a common one for many. But, doing so for the first time requires clarity.
How To Postpone SSB Interview?
Let us speak about your pressing question, “How can I postpone my SSB interview?” Before we begin, please note that postponing your reporting date is based on the discretion of the concerned selection centre. So, you may or may not get a new date.
Have a clear reason and valid proofs
Before you apply formally, please have a clear reason why you want to postpone your SSB interview. We would suggest keeping it specific and believable like a health issue. Avoid mentioning things like being unprepared for interview. Remember that the selection centre is more likely to postpone it for you, if your reason is valid.
Once you have the reason, arrange for valid proofs like a medical certificate if you are unwell, or your call-up letter for one SSB stating that your dates are clashing.
Write to the selection centre
Draft a formal mail to the concerned selection centre stating your request and add the document proof. Keep it short and crisp, and send it on their email ID. If you do not get a timely reply you can also call them. Here is a sample letter:
Respected Sir/Madam,
I am (your name), roll number (roll number), shortlisted for the SSB interview scheduled on (reporting date) at (selection centre and board).
Due to (mention reason briefly), I will be unable to report on the scheduled date. I kindly request you to reschedule my SSB interview to the next available batch. I am attaching the relevant proof for your convenience.
I would be grateful for your consideration.
Thanking you.
Yours sincerely,
(Your name)
Roll Number: (write roll number)
Batch Number: (write batch number, if known)
Entry: (SSC-Tech/CDS IMA/OTA/AFCAT as applicable)
Details of Centres To Postpone SSB Interview
For your convenience, here are the contact details of selection centres to postpone dates of your SSB. However, please verify the same from the official websites/emails, in case there are any new updates
SSBs
AFSBs
NSBs
Please refrain from changing your SSB dates unless extremely necessary. To postpone SSB interview, ensure a timely request to the concerned selection centre, but be prepared if your request is not accepted.
