From a village in Farrukhabad to IAF: How Ankit Kumar cleared SSB after 12 attempts to become a Flying Officer

Ankit Kumar’s journey from Farrukhabad to becoming an Indian Air Force Flying Officer is a story of extraordinary persistence. The 24-year-old reportedly faced the SSB process 12 times before finally achieving his dream in 2026. Despite securing All India Rank 1 for Assistant Commandant in the Indian Coast Guard, he continued pursuing the IAF. On June 13, he was commissioned as a Flying Officer at the passing-out parade in Hyderabad, turning years of setbacks into success.