There is always confusion among the aspirants that what should be the appropriate use of language at the SSB centre. Though it is usually told in instructions that one should use restrict the use to only Hindi and English and other languages should not be used. Also if one is using Hindi as an optional language then one should try to restore and come back to English. This is a general set of instructions given to the aspirant’s before any round and one should strictly follow that. At SSB we all know that there are certain rounds in which a discussion needs to be initiated and hence it would need involvement of all the members of the group.
SSB is a place where people from different places participate and they usually cover the entire country, whichever centre you visit for SSB. English being the common language which is understood by all is promoted and hence should be used. Now few aspirants write to me saying that they are weak in English and they become nervous while speaking in English so can Hindi be used. As told earlier, yes definitely it can be used, but in restricted mode only. This rule is made considering the benefit of all so it should be followed as everyone might not understand Hindi and hence it would disturb the environment of the discussion which would thus not facilitate the discussion and might not serve the purpose.
For those aspirants who feel they are not good at it should not feel low. Let me tell you that speaking skills are not a barrier in the selection and if you have OLQ’s and reveal them appropriately no one can stop you from getting selected, so give it a shot. Few people complain that their background is such that they come from Hindi medium and hence never got chance to get an environment of English, so friends don’t worry for that. This information is captured through PIQ form and it would be kept in mind without getting the results affected , so that’s why I say that aspirants should practice hard and work on psychology and personality rather than worrying about the issues which were never in their hand. Although this is considerate but one should always work on the communication as it might help in general also if SSB is left apart.
Body language in SSB is very important and I would deal it in a separate article as it creates a long lasting impression and needs a proper workout. Still If you have any confusion or feel to take individual assessment of personality for olq’s or prepare from your place itself through one to one interaction through my mentoring / counselling program drop me a mail at jayendrapsingh@gmail.com or add me on Fb and drop in a message. Clear the communication barriers and get towards the success journey. Success can only be achieved with hard work and it will definitely be yours.
