Recommended in PSB Indian Coast Guard

Hello everyone, this is Shubham Sonker .As you guys are reading this article, you already have an upper hand and have competed with 50% of the candidates who applied for this post, Yes keep your Aspirations high and be self-motivated ,it will help you a way long in your ssb procedure, now here’s how you’d beaten 50% candidates. Gentlemen ICG has improved selection system over conventional selection procedure, Most of the loop Holes are refined here. Every Stage is elimination stage to check your dedication towards armed forces. So if you observe gentlemen ICG always opens its Online application form filling with a short notice of advertisement and for a short period, also the dates of downloading call letter is known for 10-15 days but after 5-8 days Error will be shown on the website. This is to check the dedication and consistency, along with active mildness and how responsible is the candidate towards his ambitions and to defense as such. We were informed this by a officer at ICG.

So I’ll be discussing about basic such things to follow along with Tips to perform in that Stage and how did I perform there, which will brief you with an idea. And when general procedures are concerned SSBcrack and google has enough information on it just type “ psb or Fsb procedure at fsb”.And if you need more data you can mail me on my maid id mentioned at the last of this article.

So here I start with PSB:-

1-This is a day long procedure where two stages are done consecutively at the same day(some articles mention 2 days, but now it is for 1day).

2-stages consist of Intelligence Test followed by results and elimination of almost 50-60% candidates and other who qualify have to appear for ppdt which is again a elimination stage, however here the rejection percentage in quite less, if you perform average.

A-)Intelligence test.

Tips–

1-)5-7 days before psb are enough to practice for intelligence test, Use R.S Agarwal reasoning ar any material you find good.

2-)Go through SSB crack website and read 2-3 articles about psb procedure as here 7 sections of different time intervals are there and you need to prepare accordingly with time constraints.

3-)The time limits are not known and they change questions depending on toughness quotient (5,10,15 sec)so prepare yourself for 5-7 sec as most of questions will be for that time limit.

4-)The OMR has square boxes which takes time to fill, use a thick needle pen 0.7mm and above.

5-)After every section there is a change in slide and examples are shown which takes 5-10 secs where you can complete shading squares, Although don’t be fully dependent on that time.

6-)Try to take seat in first 3 rows, for clarity.

7-)No negative marking attempt all questions.

8-)If you score 50% and above your chances are of being selected and for that you need to attempt 90-95% of paper with good accuracy to be on safe side.

9-)Test is projector based.

My Experience

1-Attempted 79-80 questions in all

2-After 20-30 questions the questions are easier. The marks lost can be regained hereon, I did same.

3-Attention is to be paid on questions having 3-5 options and then followed by such options.

a-b

b-d

c-a

d-c

e-a

now in circling focus on circling(a,b,c,d or e)which is right rather than(b,d,a,c or a)

Now results will be announced and you’ll be given chest no’s in according to your score in intelligence test.

B-a)PPDT

1-Pictures displayed here are clear than ssb ones.

2-4 mins given to write, and instructions are same as ssb.

3-Focus on quality and not quantity.

My experience–

1-Story had to be given a theme, my was rubbish ,however I wrote story really well.

2-My story didn’t complete but the part I wrote was of quality sufficient enough to judge olq’s.

B-b)PPDT(GD followed by story writing)

1-After story writing break is of 15-20 mins.Try to remember the story and if left incomplete, here you have sufficient time to complete and reside it in GD.

2-Avoid wasting time in Chit-chats, it won’t help you as Group leader is not made on interaction but the one who performs well in GD.

3-While residing your story maintain eye contact with everyone, correct body postures, and self confidence with a loud and clear voice.

4-Meanwhile others speak listen them carefully and also in meantime revise the thoughts you made outside to speak in GD.Yes, predetermined thoughts which are unique and story dependent, do help.

5-Speak at 1-3 no’s at GD.And speak for at least 2-3 times more at intervals and don’t repeat points.

6-At last when psychologist says about last 2 mins.Just complete the discussion taking place in GD and reside them with a conclusion which forces your team to appoint you as their Group leader.

7-Recide story to psychologist, pay attention this will not be your story ,its group story. Even if your story was not good, and different from group, if you recide groups story which relevant points included from yours too. You have 100% chances of being screened in still.

My experience–

1-After listening everyone’s story I felt little low. But participated in discussion with predetermined points of mine which can be seen in picture and were correct.

2-Entered gd in 2^nd number.

3-Spoke 3-4 times as gd was of whole 15 mins.at last 2 mins I summed up with the conclusion to my group and was appointed as a group leader.

4-I resided a group story in front of boards president. Be prepared for this.

Recommended in Indian Coast Guard FSB

This is my second article preceding with psb selection I would discuss here about Fsb process and selections. And for the new readers I would like to tell that, In this article I would be discussing about tips to be followed in every stage for getting sure shot recommendation and my experience at Fsb  and for a brief overview for FSB procedure you can read different articles on SSB crack. They have enough material for  briefing. And if you need more help or any assistance for fsb ,you can mail me at email id mentioned at the last of this article.

• After psb you’ll be called after few days for fsb where generally 10% of candidates dropout.
• Carry all relevant documents as the checking here is more strict than that of ssb’s.
• The process generally takes 5 days excluding day of arrival and document verification.
• You have to pay approx 760/- rs for fooding and lodging.
• Sc/St candidates will be reimbursed their fare in this stage.
• Carry formals and night wears only, track pants and sports shirts are not needed since outdoor GTO is not in the procedure.
• Mobiles will be submitted here on for 5 days.
• You may carry books, and reading material.

1-)Day 0(time of arrival 2pm)

a-)All the basic documents will be checked thoroughly. And  you’ll be given combined hall for stay at the board.

b-)Sleep at 10 pm as the next day is for psychological test you need to be mentally fresh and alert.

c-)Prepare stationery for next day. Dress will be formal. Keep your best dress for Personal interview and Conference.

d-)No availability of laundry. Although iron will be provided.

e-)Carry a bedsheet,will help you.

2-)Day-1

A-)Test will begin at 10-10:30am.It consists of WAT,TAT,SRT and Self description.

Tips-

WAT-

1-)60 questions, No requirement of framing sentences and using words in sentence, just  pen down the first thought.

2-)Try to attempt above 56.

3-)Be positive in approach and follow general guidelines for wat.

4-)45 words will be easier and 15 will be of medium toughness, No superficial vocab is required.

5-)Write in small font size and high speed.

6-) Practice and read some good wat’s and don’t learn it, that would brief you how to build a approach

My Experience

1-)Attempted 59 ques.

2-)When questions were left and time was running just wrote down one word that came in mind.

TAT-

1-)Same instructions as ssb.

2-)Sufficient time will be given, be constructive in approach have to show 15 OLQ’s in 12 stories reputedly.

3-)Be consistent in your personality.

SRT-

1-)60 srt ques.Attempt 40+ to be on safe side. I attempted 36

2-)Write your answer in Points, that would save time.And Show your smartness

3-)Write quality and not quantity.

4-)Practice and read some good srt’s and don’t learn it,thjat would brief you how to build a approach.

Self Description-

1-)Appropriate time will be given for this.

2-)You can prepare for this test from before, However don’t Mugup answers and be true about yourself.

3-)Remember the answers as they will be asked again in PI.

After 1^st day some candidates maybe called for interview.

And rest for next stages on next day.

Prepare yourself now onwards as you’ll not know which test is next and you’ll be informed about it just hours or even minutes before.

Day 2

Personal interview

• It took place of everyone for approx 45-50 mins.
• Questions from PIQ and SDT will be asked so remember your answers.
• It goes with a pattern ,a stage will come where youll be put under tremendous pressure and will loose each ray of hope. Just at that point be calm and answer smartly and genuinely.
• Be truthful in whole interview.
• Show your humor sometimes.
• Drink 2 glass of water before entering the room.
• Maintain eye contact with interviewer even if you don’t know answer or are under pressure.

My experience

• Tell us about your city, your travel till here, your stay, your family, your educations, your achievements, your goal,etc etc.

Remember all the questions asked by him ans answer calmly for 15-18 mins.

Pressure building situation-

• He asked me if I had a option to join Indian army and ICG what would I choose and why?
• If my gf was pregnant and my parents were against marriage what would I do.

End of interview

• Tell about your friends, what you like in them and what they dislike in you, what you watch on tv,your facebook friends, how many you know and how many you don’t know, dating through social networks ever, what you do on internet,hobbies,things in yourself you want to improve.

Day 4 (mine was off)

Day 5(GTO)

GD

• Prepare yourself with topics of Lecturatte a day before
• In GD speak quality and as the topics will be difficult, try to speak more sensibly, If you know nothing about topic listen and combine points and produce it effectively with a new taste, that is what I did.
• At last try to summarize the GD after 15 mins.By giving solutions or results or recommendations.
• 2 GD’s back to back show your leadership,intiating,communication skills,and team spirit effectively

Group Planning Exercise

• Time will be sufficient
• Practice 1-2 gpe from before.
• Search for a pattern to write in gpe and follow it. It saves time and sorts your thoughts.
• In GD follow ppdt GD instructions I gave in previous article and at last 2 minutes when gto bells a ring summarize your Group problems to group.
• A group leader will be chosen,and hell be given a laser and he has to give solutions of problem. I was the group leader in my group and gave the exact solution at once, in other groups it took 3-4 chances.
• Be precise in observing and go in details to ensure your selection.

Lecturette

• 4 topics on each card ,chose one and recide for 3 minutes.
• Follow a pattern, introduction-body(reasons,solutions,types,names etc)-conclusion.
• First 30 secs intro,2 mins body and last 30 secs conclusion.2mins body includes at least 5 points for which you speak 15-20 seconds.IN your 3 mins you have to search for these 5 points.
• My topic was UNO.
• Marking of topics is in order from top to bottom,i.e,top toughest and more scoring, bottom easiest and less scoring.

Conference

• Don’t be nervous answer questions smartly and calmly and just look in eyes of person who asked you question.
• Questions for me were:- how was your stay? what did you learn from here? what were you thinking before entering the room?what relationships do you and your elder brother share, what do you both do in your free time? any suggestions.

All the best gentlemen for your future, practice hard and perform your best.

Ssb is also a matter of luck,i.e 70% hardwork and 30% luck, keep trying, you never know when your luck strikes upon.

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