Craftsman (Cfn) Ankan Pruseth of the Indian Army’s Corps of Electronics and Mechanical Engineers (EME) has cleared the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview for the Special Commissioned Officers (SCO)-59 Course in October 2026 after three earlier unsuccessful attempts, marking an important step toward an officer’s commission.
A long pursuit of a commission
Pruseth was enrolled in the Indian Army’s Corps of EME on June 22, 2016. Since then, he has served for more than a decade while continuing to work toward a long-held ambition of joining the officer cadre. His progress reflects sustained preparation over several years rather than a single attempt.
The report says he did not succeed in three previous selection efforts, but he remained focused on the goal. Instead of giving up after those setbacks, he continued to prepare with discipline and determination.
Selection milestone in October 2026
According to the report, Pruseth successfully cleared the SSB interview for the SCO-59 Course in October 2026. Since May 20, 2025, he has been serving in the Chetak Corps Zone while carrying out his regular military duties and pursuing the route to a commissioned role.
The Special Commissioned Officers entry is described as a pathway for eligible serving Indian Army personnel to move into commissioned officer appointments. The article notes that this route takes into account military experience, leadership potential and professional capability.
Message of persistence
Pruseth’s case is presented as an example of resilience in military life, where selection processes can be demanding and repeated failure does not necessarily end an aspiration. His journey from a soldier in the Corps of EME to clearing the officer selection interview is highlighted as an encouraging story for other serving personnel.
The central message of his experience is clear: an unsuccessful attempt is not the end of a career goal. With continued effort and resolve, a long-standing ambition can still move within reach.
