Short Service Commission (JAG) Exam Pattern
Short Service Commission (JAG) Exam Pattern:
SSB Interview Procedure:
The SSB Interview Procedure comprises of two-stage selection process: Stage I and Stage II.
(Applicants, those qualify the Stage I, only they are permitted to appear for Stage II)
Stage 1: The stage consists of Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) tests and Picture Perception & Description Test (PP & DT). Stage 1 is a screening test.
Stage 2: This stage is held for four (4) days. Stage II consists of Psychology Tests, Group Testing Officer Tasks (GTO Tasks), Conference&Interview.
Five Days SSB Selection Procedure:
Day 0 (Reporting):
On this day, applicants have to report to the selection center. Applicant's original documents along with photocopies are verified. After thedocuments verification, Personal Information Questionnaire Forms are filled.
PIQ Forms: In this form, applicants have to fill their personal details regarding family background,educational profile, etc. This form is very important. It forms a base of questions, which might be put to a candidate at the individual interview round.
Day 1 (Screening Test):
On the next day, it is in Stage 1. Applicants have to give an Intelligence Test (Verbal & Non Verbal) & Picture Perception Test. In the PP test, slide (hazy or clear) is shown for 30 seconds & applicants have to write the story. After finishing this test, the group discussion round takes place. This sequence is commonly known as Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT).
Intelligence Test: It comprises verbal and non-verbal questions. It is a written test which includes multiple choice questions. The time of each question is 30 seconds.
Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PP & DT): This test includes story writing and discussion. A picture is shown to the candidates for 30 seconds and applicants have to write a story based on the picture in 3 minutes.
Day 2 (Psychology Tests):
It is a written tests, organized by a Psychologist. In these tests, the applicant's psychological suitability is checked to be an officer.
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT): It is called Picture Story writing. This test is very similar to PPDT. In this test, about 11 pictures are shown. Each picture is displayed just for 30 seconds after that applicants have to write a story based on the picture within 4 minutes. After 4 minutes another picture is displayed and the same procedure is followed till the last slide. The twelfth slide is blank where a applicants is supposed to write any story of their own choice.
Word Association Test (WAT): It is the second psychological test of the SSB selection procedure.. Applicants have to write the first thought that comes to their mind for those words.
Situation Reaction Test (SRT): In the test,candidates get a booklet with 60 situations, written on it.
Self Description Test (SD): In this test, applicants have to write their opinion about their parents,friends, themselves, teachers & others. The time allotted is 15 minutes.
Day 3 & 4 Group Testing Officer Tasks :
The Tests are interactive indoor and outdoor activities as a combination of mental and physical work. These tests are as follows:
Group Discussion: In this round, a certain situation or topic (mostly current affairs) is given to a group of applicants. They are expected to discuss the different aspects of the issue. Group Task Officer observes each applicant during the course of the group discussion.
Group Planning Exercise (Military Planning Exercise): In this round, a model of real life practical circumstances are presented to a group of applicants. .
Progressive Group Tasks (PGT): In this round, the group of candidates has to cross some obstacles with the help of supporting materials such as plank,rope, wood log etc.
Half Group Tasks: This round is the same as PGT but the numbers of group members are half. Applicants get more chances to show their potential.
Individual Obstacles: In this round, applicants are required to attempt 10 obstacles individually.
Group Obstacles Race or Snake Race: In this round, all group members compete with other groups.
Command Task: In this task, an aspirant acts as a commander. He is required to cross some obstacles with the help of 2-3 subordinates.
Lecturette: In this round, each applicant has to give a lecture for 3 minutes on a topic.
Final Group Task: It is the same as PGT. Applicants have another chance to show their potential.
On the same day, the applicant's interview is conducted. It involves a personal conversation with Interviewing Officers.
Day 5 (Conference):
On the final day, applicants & all the SSB board members sit together and have a chat with the applicants to ask a few general questions.The conference is just to decide whether the applicants is recommended as an officer in Indian defense forces or not. Applicants are required to appear before the complete Board of Examiners, which consist of President, Deputy President, all the GTOs, all the psychologists,and Technical Officer.
Within an hour, the SSB result is declared after completion of the board meeting. Selected applicants undergo a medical test for further 3 or 5 days. After qualifying the applicant medical test, the final merit list is announced.
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