SSB - Indian Army (10+2) Technical Entry Scheme Exam Pattern
SSB - Indian Army (10+2) Technical Entry Scheme Exam Pattern:
SSB Interview Procedure: Interview Procedure comprises of two-stage selection process:
Stage 1: This stage consists of Officer Intelligence Rating 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. Applicants original documents along with photocopies are verified. After the documents verification, Personal Information Questionnaire (PIQ) Form is filled.
PIQ Forms: In this form, applicants have to fill their personal details regarding educational profile, family background, etc. This form is very important. It forms a base of questions, which might be asked to an aspirant 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 complete this test, the group discussion round takes place.
Intelligence Test: It comprises verbal and non verbal questions. It is a written test that includes multiple choice questions. The time allotted to each question is 30 seconds.
Picture Perception and Discussion Test: This test includes story writing and discussion. A picture is shown to the applicants 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 applicants psychological suitability is checked to be an officer. These tests include:
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 candidates have to write a story based on the picture within 4 minutes. After4 minutes another picture is displayed and the same procedure is followed till the last slide. The twelfth slide shall be blank where a candidate 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. In the test, 60 words are shown back to back for a period of 50 seconds. Applicants have to write the first thought that comes to their mind for those words.
Situation Reaction Test (SRT): In this test, applicants get a booklet with 60 situations, written on it. Applicants have to write their responses based on those 60 situations.
Self Description Test (SD): In this test, candidates have to write their opinion about their parents, friends,themselves, teachers & others. The allotted time is 15 minutes.
Day 3 & 4 Group Testing Officer Tasks:
These Tests are interactive indoor and outdoor activities as a combination of mental and physical work:
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 various aspects of the issue. Group Task Officer observes each applicants 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. They have to write their own plan of action for the mentioned problem.
Progressive Group Tasks (PGT): In this round, the group of applicants has to cross some obstacles with the help of supporting materials such as rope, plank, 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. Candidates are required to cross certain obstacles with the snake-like rope.
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 applicants has to give a lecture for 3 minutes on a topic selected by them.
Final Group Task: It is the same as PGT. Applicants have another chance to show their potential.
On the same day, the candidate's interview is held. 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 you are 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 applicants medical test, the final merit list is announced.
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