Guwahati: The Union Ministry of Defence has informed that the proposal of the Assam government seeking to establish a Services Selection Board (SSB) Centre at Guwahati is under active consideration. This has been informed in a communiqué to Chief Minister Dr. Himanta Biswa Sarma by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on August 6, 2025.
Chief Minister Dr Sarma had written to the Ministry of Defence on February 20, 2025, with an aim to provide a vital platform for the selection of officers in the Armed Forces and inspire the local youth to pursue careers in the Defence Forces. Through the letter, Dr. Sarma sought help of Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to establish a dedicated SSB Centre in Guwahati. The CM stated that the candidates from the North Eastern Region find it challenging to access existing SSB Centres, as they are located in the Northern, Central and Southern Indian regions.
The Chief Minister also assured of availability of vacant military land within Guwahati for the purpose of setting up the Guwahati SSB Centre.
In reply, the Ministry of Defence said that the matter has been examined and the feasibility of establishing a joint Selection Centre, North East for Army and Air Force in Guwahati is under active consideration. In view of this, CM Dr Sarma thanked the Defence Minister and expressed his gratitude for establishing the SSB Centre in Guwahati for the benefits of the youth of the North Eastern Region.
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