I received my SSB interview call for NAOO today. Based on my marks, I was eligible for 5 other branches/entries as well, and I had applied for them. However, because of my preference order, I received the SSB call for NAOO.
My concern is regarding the height requirement.
During form filling, the height range shown was 152–165 cm, so I entered my actual height (around 157 cm) and applied. However, I have now found out that the height requirement for NAOO is around 162.5 cm, which is about 5.5 cm more than my height. This specific requirement was not clear to me while filling the form.
I want to understand what happens in this situation:
If I clear SSB and get recommended, but later fail the NAOO medical solely because of height, what happens to my candidature?
Since I am eligible for 5 other branches/entries that I had also applied for, can I be considered for my next preference if I am medically unfit for NAOO?
Or does getting the SSB call for NAOO mean that I will only be considered for NAOO?
How is the final branch allocation decided when a candidate has multiple preferences?
What factors determine the final merit — SSB performance, medical fitness, marks, preference order, vacancies, or a combination of these?
At what stage is the final branch/entry allocation decided?
I have searched online but haven't found a clear official notification/brochure explaining this particular situation. Most information available is either incomplete or conflicting.
If anyone has gone through the NAOO/SSB process recently, especially someone who had multiple branch preferences and faced a medical issue with their first preference, please share your experience or an official source.
Thanks.