The Mentors Behind Your Commission
Trained by Those Who Served the Nation
Our trainers aren't academics who read about the military — they are the military. Retired Major Generals, Colonels, Wing Commanders, and Naval Officers who collectively bring over 200 years of active service in the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. When they teach, they teach from experience. When they mentor, they mentor from the heart.
Faculty Profiles
Meet Your Trainers

Maj Gen Shyam Shrivastava (Retd)
Director – Defence Training
Strategic Leadership & Operations
Major General Shyam Shrivastava brings over three decades of exemplary service in the Indian Army, having commanded formations across some of India's most strategically critical sectors. From the high-altitude terrain of Ladakh to counter-insurgency operations in the Northeast, his career is a masterclass in leadership under pressure.
As a decorated General Officer, he has been responsible for training and mentoring thousands of young officers during his tenure at premier military training establishments. He held key staff appointments at the Army Headquarters and has extensive experience in strategic planning, operations management, and military intelligence.
At Scope Defence Academy, Gen Shrivastava oversees the entire training curriculum and personally mentors officer-aspirants. His philosophy is simple: "A good officer is built in the classroom before he is tested in the field." Under his guidance, our students don't just clear exams — they develop the mindset of a commander.
Service Highlights & Achievements
- Commanded an Infantry Division with distinction in operational areas
- Served in Counter-Insurgency operations in J&K and Northeast India
- Key staff appointments at Army HQ and Military Operations Directorate
- Instructor at Indian Military Academy (IMA), Dehradun
- Decorated with Vishisht Seva Medal (VSM) for distinguished service
- Expert in military strategy, leadership development, and officer grooming
Why Train Under Maj Gen?
Training under a Major General means learning leadership from someone who commanded 15,000+ troops. Gen Shrivastava teaches you what textbooks cannot — the art of decision-making under fire, the weight of responsibility, and the pride of leading from the front.

Col KP Singh (Retd)
Interviewing Officer
SSB Interview & Personality Assessment

Col RMPS Somal (Retd)
GTO
Group Testing Officer (GTO) & Outdoor Tasks

Dr Ramesh Chandra
Psychologist
SSB Psychology & Personality Profiling

Wg Cdr Manish Mishra (Retd)
Current Affairs
Current Affairs & Strategic Studies

Wg Cdr Arun Kumar Pandey (Retd)
Co-ord & Discipline
Academy Co-ordination & Discipline

Capt Anil Khare (Retd) Ex IFS Officer
General Studies
General Studies, Polity & Diplomacy

Hony Capt Balram Rana (Retd)
Physical Fitness
Physical Fitness, Obstacles & Conditioning


Mr Aashish Rastogi
Mathematics
NDA & CDS Mathematics

Mr Abhishek Sahu
General Studies
General Studies & History

Mr Sunil Shakya
Chemistry
Chemistry & General Science

Mr Amarjeet Singh
English
English Grammar & Comprehension

Dr Rajesh Chopde
Physics
Physics & Physical Sciences

Mr Ravindra Srivastava
Mathematics
Mathematics & Quantitative Aptitude

Ms Rekha Keer
Biology
Biology & Life Sciences

Ms Megha Kumbhare
Physics
Physics & Natural Sciences

Ms Shaifali Sharma
Biology
Biology & General Science

Dr Jyotsna Mishra
Chemistry
Chemistry & General Science

Ms Sudha Tiwari
English
English & Communication Skills
Your Future Starts Here
Learn From the Best. Become the Best.
These officers dedicated their lives to serving India. Now they're dedicating their experience to shaping you. Don't just prepare for the exam — prepare for the uniform.