Complete 5 Days SSB Interview Procedure
Complete 5 Days SSB Interview Procedure
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At Target Defence Academy, we believe that the Services Selection Board (SSB) interview is not just an exam—it's a journey that transforms aspirants into future Armed Forces leaders. Conducted over five intensive days, the SSB process assesses a candidate's personality, intelligence, and leadership potential.
Here's a complete day-wise breakdown of the 5-day SSB interview procedure to help you prepare confidently.
Day 1 – Screening Test
The screening day determines who continues with the full SSB process.
1. Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test
- Includes verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions
- Measures basic aptitude, logical thinking, and problem-solving skills
2. Picture Perception and Description Test (PPDT)
- A blurred image is shown for 30 seconds
- Candidates write a story based on the image (4 minutes)
- Followed by individual story narration and a group discussion
✅ Result:
Candidates are screened in or screened out based on their performance. Only screened-in candidates continue to the next days.
Day 2 – Psychological Tests
Conducted by a psychologist, these tests analyze your inner thoughts, personality traits, and behavior under pressure.
1. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
- 12 pictures shown, including a blank one
- Candidates write a story for each image
2. Word Association Test (WAT)
- 60 words shown, one every 15 seconds
- Write the first thought that comes to your mind
3. Situation Reaction Test (SRT)
- 60 situational scenarios given
- Candidates write quick, spontaneous responses
4. Self-Description Test (SDT)
- Write self-opinions as perceived by parents, friends, teachers, and yourself
- Also include personal strengths and weaknesses
Day 3 & 4 – GTO Tasks (Group Testing Officer Tasks)
These two days focus on leadership, cooperation, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Major Tasks:
- Group Discussion (GD) – Informal discussion on current or social issues
- Group Planning Exercise (GPE) – Team-based problem-solving with a situational map
- Progressive Group Task (PGT) – Cross obstacles using planks and ropes
- Half Group Task (HGT) – Similar to PGT but in smaller groups
- Lecturette – 3-minute speech on one of four given topics
- Individual Obstacles – 10 physical tasks to complete in 3 minutes
- Command Task – You take charge and lead two subordinates through an obstacle
- Final Group Task (FGT) – Last group challenge assessing overall team synergy
Personal Interview (Day 2 to Day 4)
Held anytime between Day 2 and Day 4, this one-on-one interview tests your life story, clarity of thought, and Officer-Like Qualities (OLQs).
Focus Areas:
- Family, education, hobbies, and goals
- Situational and personality-based questions
- Current affairs, personal opinions, and general awareness
- Sincerity, honesty, and confidence matter the most
Day 5 – Conference Day
On the final day, all assessors (Psychologist, GTO, Interviewing Officer) come together to review each candidate.
Conference Highlights:
- You’ll be called in for 1–2 minutes
- Questions may be asked to clarify or finalize assessment
- After all candidates are reviewed, results are declared
Final Result
Based on your performance in all tests, you may be:
- Recommended – You move on to the medical examination
- Not Recommended – You can try again after improving your preparation
Conclusion
At Target Defence Academy, we guide you through every step of the SSB journey—from developing personality traits to mastering test strategies. Remember, success in SSB isn’t about scripted answers, but about being a true leader, a team player, and a person of integrity.
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