Introduction
It is important to have a good knowledge of the Indian Army in preparing for the SSB (Services Selection Board) interview because several SSB candidates are asked detailed questions regarding the Indian Army’s History, structure, and operations. This article covers the 21 most important questions about the Indian Army that you should know before appearing for the SSB interview.

21 Most Important Questions About the Indian Army in SSB
1. Name the present Chief of the Indian Army.
General Manoj Pande, PVSM, AVSM, VSM
2. When is Indian Army Day celebrated?
15th of January
3. Name the tanks serving in the Indian Army?
T-55, T-72 Ajeya, T-90 Bhisma and Arjun MBT
4. List the Indian Army tanks in use.
1948, 1965, 1971 Indo Pak Wars and Kargil War
5. Where are the Commands of the Indian Army located?
Northern Command, Udhampur
Eastern Command, Kolkata
Western Command, Chandigarh
Central Command, Lucknow
South Western Command, Jaipur
Southern Command, Pune
Training Command, Shimla
6. List a few Indian Army infantry regiments.
Parachute Regiment, Dogra Regiment, Mahar Regiment, Maratha Light Infantry, Punjab Regiment… Etc
7. Where is Commando School located?
Belgaum, Karnataka
8. High Altitude Warfare School resides at?
Gulmarg, J&K
9. Where is the Paratroopers Training School located?
Agra
10. Where is the Counterinsurgency and Jungle Warfare School located?
Vairengte, Mizoram
11. Who is the present Vice Chief of the Indian Army?
Lieutenant General Baggavalli Somashekar Raju, UYSV, AVSM, YSM
12. Name the living recipients of the Param Vir Chakra Indian Army?
Captain Bana Singh, Subedar Major Yogendra Singh Yadav, and Subedar Major Sanjay Kumar
13. List the helicopters flying in the Army Aviation Corps.
HAL Cheetah, HAL Cheetak, HAL Dhruv, HAL Rudra, and HAL Light Combat Helicopter.
14. List some Artillery Gun members of the Indian Army?
M777 Howitzer, Bofors, and Indian Field Guns
15. The National Defence Academy is located in?
Khadakwasla, Pune
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16. Indian Military Academy is located in?
Dehradun, Uttarakhand
17. Officers Training Academy is located in?
Chennai, Tamil Nadu, and Gaya, Bihar
18. The headquarters of the Indian Army are found where?
New Delhi
19. In the government of India, who is the minister of defence?
Rajnath Singh
20. Name 5 Guns/Rifles used by the Indian Army
INSAS, AK-47, Light Machine Gun, Tavor 21 & Dragunov Sniper
21. Name two Field Marshals of the Indian Army
Field Marshal K M Cariappa and Sam Manekshaw
Conclusion
Candidates can demonstrate knowledge, patriotism, and leadership qualities by preparing for these 21 key questions.
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Ans. The selection process lasts 5 days, but officer training varies from 6 months to 4 years.
Ans. Yes, through CDS, NCC, and Technical Entry.
Ans. The salary of Indian Army officers is approximately: Lieutenant – ₹56,000 (monthly – to increase with rank).