PRAYAGRAJ, Oct. 31 -- : Selection Centre East (SCE) in Prayagraj, the oldest and largest Selection Centre in the country, will mark its Raising Day on Saturday.

Situated in Prayagraj, SCE has a storied history dating back to 1976, when the 11 Service Selection Board (SSB)-the oldest SSB of the Armed Forces-was relocated to Allahabad.

Over the years, the centre has expanded to include five boards-11, 14, 18, 19, and 34 SSBs-making it the largest Selection Centre in the country, said Wing Commander Debartho Dhar, PRO (Defence), Prayagraj region on Friday.

As it enters its 50th year, SCE continues to play a pivotal role in shaping the military leadership of the nation, bearing the critical responsibility of selecting the finest officer ca...