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title: "Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB): India's Border Force"
description: "The Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB) is an Indian armed police force that secures the borders with Nepal and Bhutan, crucial for national security."
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Model Diplomat Research Team · Last reviewed June 22, 2026

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- The Sashastra Seema Bal is an Indian central armed police force responsible for guarding the borders with Nepal and Bhutan under the Ministry of Home Affairs.
- Which borders does the Sashastra Seema Bal guard?
- How does the SSB differ from the BSF and ITBP?
- Is the Sashastra Seema Bal the same as the SSB interview for the armed forces?
- What was the SSB originally created to do?

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The Sashastra Seema Bal is an Indian central armed police force responsible for guarding the borders with Nepal and Bhutan under the Ministry of Home Affairs.

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