About GSPI - Services Preparatory Institute, Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar

GENESIS

With the view to motivate and prepare the young boys of Maharashtra to join the Defence Services in the Officer Cadre, a committee was formed under the chairmanship of Lt Gen SPP Thorat, (Retd), Kirti Chakra, Padmashree, DSO, D'Lit.
By the recommendations of this committee, the unique Services Preparatory Institute was established at Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar in 1977 for boys and in 2023 at Nashik for girls, with the aim of preparing candidates physically, mentally and academically for entry into the National Defence Academy, (NDA) Khadakwasla.
The Institute provides personalized coaching for UPSC (NDA/NA) written entrance examination. The curriculum at SPI is formulated in such a way that, the cadets are prepared for the written examination (UPSC) and appear for the Services Selection Board (SSB) interviews.

AIM

To encourage the youth of Maharashtra to join the Armed Forces as officers, instill in them the values of discipline, integrity, and patriotism, and prepare them physically, mentally, and academically for a successful career in Defence services.

VISION

To be a premier institute in Maharashtra that inspires and equips young minds to excel as officers in the Armed Forces, fostering leadership, discipline, and a spirit of service to the nation.

ORGANISATION OF GSPI

The Institute works under the General Administration Department (Desk-28) of Mantralaya. GSPI is headed by a Director who is a retired Armed Forces Officer of the rank Colonel or equivalent ranks of Indian Navy and Indian Air Force. Governing Body (GB) is appointed by the Government to oversee the functioning of GSPI. The institute has a dedicated and experienced staff most of whom are retired personnel from the Armed Forces, to look after training, discipline and welfare of the cadets all the time. A homely and caring atmosphere is also ensured.