I want to share my experience at an SSB, hoping it might help some one preparing for the same.The first day went well till the IQ tests, one was quite easy and the second one was comparatively tough. Then we had PPDT, once we finished with writing the story we had break, later we narrated the story, soon as every one(15) finished narrating the story, every one started giving points all at once, it was turning to a fish market, it took a second or two for me to adjust to the situation but later took an initiative where I tried to put my point as well and also tried bringing the group to common consensus, we were hardly 2-3 minutes into the discussion, the GTO asked us to leave the hall. I would want to tell all the readers to put out good points to discuss rather than discussing irrelevant points, as one would loose a very good opportunity to prove himself, and also don’t try to command over the group. Everyone going there would want to prove themselves, so to make them listen to you or to the group one can achieve it by friendly or favorable personality and not by dictating terms. I could clear the Screening process along with 27 others out of 111 candidates who attended the first day. Second day was real fun and i enjoyed myself solving all the Psychology tests.
- Try to solve maximum questions possible in each test, at least 95% of them.
- Do not try to write something you don’t mean as you’ll be caught in some other test as all tests are designed that way.
- Listen to the instructions properly and wait for the Psychologist before you start the exam.
- Do not let an unanswered question, if any to pressurize you.
- Stay calm and composed.
Third and the fourth day were covering all Group, Individual tasks, Group planning Exercise, GD, Lecturette, Command task, snake race, Half Group task and Final group task. For all the tasks one must listen to the instructions clearly and be clear before the start. And one major thing is do not form sub group and try to gel up with every one in the group, or do not isolate yourself from the rest of the group as both the things reveal bad adjusting capabilities. I felt the some pressure during the command task. I had solved the obstacle without much hardship, but then the GTO had some other plans, as he increased the difficulty level of the task for two times by asking me to assume the white patch to be blue so that i try using some other plan, likewise he increased the difficulty level, but I could complete the task.
Author: B. Srinivasa Phani KrishnaHe is from Hyderabad, and completed his MBA. His hobbies include travelling and photography. He has attended SSB Interview 1 time for PC(LOG)- April-2012 and got recommended. Add him on Facebook
Congrats dude… i still remember you all 4 guys chest no 8(yours), 10,12(Manoj Lambhate)& 14(Mukherji)
Are u all together?
my chest no was 21.
Shiva: You are welcome!
thanks man.nice thing to share with us which will help us…thanks alot
What can I do if i do not know the topics given for me in GD and Lecturette? Pl suggest
You have to select one out of four topics, select the one which you feel is easy for you to speak, at least try to recall and say something even though you are not much aware of the subject. Though the topics are very common .
Bunch of thanks admin. Please give me an idea about the screening tests. What can i do to clear them? Will it be easy? and one more thing. They have asked to bring 20 recent passport sized photographs along with the negative. I am not able to get my negatives anywhere. Can i bring additional photos along with a CD having my photo? PLEASE REPLY IMMEDIATELY. I AM RUNNING OUT OF TIME
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Yes take 30 photographs , its enough .
You have all the time to go through papers for what are the burning issues in the country and community, so you will have an idea, if not you could wait for someone to start the GD…”Starting a GD can be plus point, but if you are not able to, it is not a Negative point” but do not start the GD with half knowledge.
Lecturette you can select any one of the four and prepare for three minutes before giving the speech, speech should be clear and delivered confidently.
So,freshers have the best chance Huh???
I would say “YES”, as if you are a repeater expectations from the IO,GTO and Psychologist increase as you already know the process and also have an idea on how to approach a question.
Thanks comrade 🙂 Having my SSB in two days.. So delighting to hear this
All the best brother!!
congrts man:) I want to the type questions asked in the PIQ form.
Thank you:)
Can you be a bit clear.
Congratss mann!! Keep Sharin 🙂
Thank you!
congratulations brother!
Thank you!
Thanks dude..!!
Thanks dude..!!
Thanks frnd, it was nice ! Is thr some repeated candidates who got recommended , if so we lik 2 hear from him too
Thank you, all 4 are freshers!
Krishna:u all were from same group!
Best of luck for future and thanks for sharing ur views
Thank you:)