Prayagraj, 31

Oct (HS): Selection Centre East (SCE), Prayagraj, the oldest and largest

Service Selection Centre in the country, is celebrating its Raising Day on Saturday.

Located in the holy city of Prayagraj, SCE has a rich history dating back to

1976 when the 11 Service Selection Board (SSB), the oldest SSB of the Armed

Forces, moved to Allahabad. Over the years, the Centre has grown to comprise

five boards, namely 11, 14, 18, 19, and 34 SSBs, making it the largest

Selection Centre in the country. Entering the 50th year since its

establishment, SCE has been a pivotal institution in shaping the military

leadership of the nation with the onerous responsibility of selecting the best

talent of officers for the Indian Armed Forces.

The Centre was accorded the status of Category 'A' Establishment since

May 1998, a testament to its importance and contribution to national defence.

SCE has

played a significant role in selecting more than 50% of the military leaders of

the Indian Army. It also trains the largest number of potential assessors of

Indian Armed Forces, including those of Coast Guard and Friendly Foreign

Countries. The Centre's advanced training facilities and innovative assessment

processes have enabled it to emerge as a Centre of Excellence, by functioning

on the guidelines of Enabling Candidates, Evolving Procedures, and

Empowering Assessors.

The Centre's

contribution to National defence is unparalleled. With a unique distinction of

having dedicated training and administrative infrastructure for each of its

five SSBs, the Centre ensures a 'Candidate First' approach, fostering a

transparent and efficient five-day SSB selection process. As the largest

Selection Centre, SCE has the distinction of assessing 28000 and recommending

more than 1500 candidates annually (50% of total selection of the country) for

training to become future officer leaders in the Indian Armed Forces.

SCE's

dedication to nation-building extends beyond its core function of selecting

officers. The centre has actively engaged in initiatives of varied nature,

including conduct of outreach programmes to attract youth, promoting green drive

National initiatives like 'Ek Ped Maa Ke Naam', and creating infra facilities

for parents and candidates to generate positivity towards the Army.

On its

Raising Day, Selection Centre East (SCE), Prayagraj, reaffirms its commitment

to selecting the best talent for the Indian Armed Forces and contributing to

the nation's defence and development. The centre's legacy of excellence and its

continued efforts towards innovation, leadership, and nation-building make it a

proud Institution of the Indian Armed Forces, informed PRO & Spokesperson, Ministry of

Defence, Prayagraj.

Hindusthan Samachar / Abhishek Awasthi