SSB Interview Day Wise Procedure: Here’s The Ultimate Guide to know about every tiny detail, by the Best SSB Coaching in Lucknow

 SSB Interview Day Wise Procedure: 

Here’s The Ultimate Guide to know about every tiny detail, by the Best SSB Coaching in Lucknow:

5 DAYS SSB INTERVIEW PROCEDURE WITH BEST SSB COACHING INSTITUTE IN LUCKNOW

SSB interviews are conducted by various Services Selection Boards of Indian Army, Navy and by Air Force Selection Boards. These SSB boards select candidates for commissioned officer posts in Indian Armed Forces through SSB interviews. Thus, if you want to become an officer in Indian Army, Air Force or Navy, you must crack SSB interview. SSB interview is conducted for five days to test all Officers Like Qualities in candidates.

Candidates applying for the Army/Navy/Naval Academy and Air Force have to secure the minimum qualifying marks separately in written test & Officer Potentiality Test.

Candidates applying for the Air Force, they also have to qualify the Computerised Pilot Selection System (CPSS). 

Lets us further go through the detailed procedure of 5 days SSB interview with the Best SSB coaching in Lucknow, Shield Defence Academy.

HOW TO APPEAR IN SSB INTERVIEWS

Now, The Best Defence Academy, Shield Defence Academy will tell you about the ways you can enter into your SSB interview.  There are two ways of undergoing SSB interviews. First method is through applying and qualifying in the following entrance examinations.

• National Defence Academy & Naval Academy examination (NDA & NA Exam)
• Combined Defence Services Examination (CDSE)
• Air Force Common Admission Test (AFCAT)

Second method is to apply Army, Air Force and Navy courses and get SSB call letter. 

For the following courses, direct SSB call letters are issued after shortlisting the candidates according to the academic marks. Technical Graduate Course (TGC)

• Tech Entry Scheme (TES)
• Joint Advocate General (JAG)
• Technical Short Service Commission courses - SSC Tech
• Non Technical Short Service Commission Courses - SSC Non Tech
• NCC Special Entry Scheme
• University Entry Scheme (UES)
• IAF's Meteorology Branch Course
• Navy's Executive and Technical Branch entry
• Navy's Pilot/Observer entry
• Navy's Education Branch entry

There are numerous tests conducted during five day SSB interviews. All these SSB tests can be classified as either psychological tests or as GTO tests.

DAY WISE SSB INTERVIEW TESTS BREAKDOWN

Complete SSB interview goes on for five to six days depending upon the type of SSB interview. Here is the breakdown of SSB interview tests day wise explained by the Best SSB Coaching, Shield Defence Academy.

 Day 1 (Screening Test):

1. On this day, it is the Stage 1. Candidates have to give an Intelligence Test (Verbal & Non-Verbal) & Picture Perception Test. In PP test, slide (hazy or clear) is shown for 30 seconds & candidates have to write the story. After finishing this test, the group discussion round takes place. This sequence is commonly known as Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT).
2. Intelligence Test: It comprises of both; verbal and non-verbal questions. It is a written test which includes multiple choice questions. The time allotted to answering each question is 30 seconds.
3. Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PP & DT): This test includes story writing and discussion. A picture will be shown to the candidates for 30 seconds and candidates have to write a story based on the picture in 3 minutes.

Day 2 (Psychology Tests):

It is a set written tests, organized by a Psychologist. In these tests, candidates psychological suitability will be checked to be an officer. These tests include:

1. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT): It is called as Picture Story writing. This test is very similar to PPDT. In this test, about 11 pictures will be shown. Each picture will be displayed just for 30 seconds after that candidates have to write a story based on the picture within 4 minutes. After 4 minutes another picture will be displayed and the same procedure will be followed till the last slide. The twelfth slide will be blank where a candidate is supposed to write any story of their own choice.
2. Word Association Test (WAT): It is the second psychological test of SSB selection procedure. In this test, 60 words will be shown back to back for a period of 50 seconds. Candidates have to write the first thought that comes to their mind for those words.
3. Situation Reaction Test (SRT): In this test, candidates will get a booklet with 60 situations written on it. Candidates have to write their responses based on those 60 situations.
4. Self Description Test (SD): In this test, candidates have to write their opinion about their parents, themselves, friends, teachers & others. The time will be allotted 15 minutes.

Day 3 & Day 4 – Group Testing Officer Tasks (GTO Tasks):

These Tests are interactive indoor and outdoor activities as a combination of mental and physical work. These tests are as follows:

1. Group Discussion: In this round, a certain situation or topic (mostly current affairs) is given to a group of candidates. They are expected to discuss the various aspects of the issue. Group Task Officer observes each candidate during the course of the group discussion.
2. Group Planning Exercise (Military Planning Exercise): In this round, a model of real life practical circumstances is presented to a group of applicants. They have to write their own plan of action for the mentioned problem.
3. Progressive Group Tasks (PGT): In this round, the group of candidates has to cross some obstacles with the help of supporting materials such as rope, plank, wood log etc.
4. Half Group Tasks: This round is same as PGT but the numbers of group members will half. Candidates get more chance to show their potential.
5. Individual Obstacles: In this round, candidates are required to attempt 10 obstacles individually.
6. Group Obstacles Race or Snake Race: In this round, all group members will compete to the other groups. Candidates are required to cross certain obstacles with the snake-like rope.
7. Command Task: In this task, an aspirant will be a commander. He will be required to cross some obstacles with the help of 2-3 subordinates.
8. Lecturette: In this round, each individual has to give a lecture for 3 minutes on a topic selected by them.
9. Final Group Task: It is same as PGT. Candidates have another chance to show their potential.

On the same day, the candidate’s interview will be conducted. It involves a personal conversation with an Interviewing Officers.

Day 5 (Conference):

On the final day, candidates & all the SSB board member sit together and have a chat to the candidates to ask a few general questions. The conference is just to decide whether you recommend as an officer in Indian defense forces or not. Candidates are required to come before the complete Board of Examiners, which is consisted of President, Deputy President, all the GTOs, all the psychologists and Technical Officer.

Within an hour, the SSB result will be declared after completion of the board meeting. Selected candidates undergo medical test for further 3 or 5 days. After qualifying candidate’s medical test, the final merit list will be announced.

So, if you also want to crack your SSB interview, join Best Defence Institute in Lucknow, Shield Defence Academy today and get prepared under the headship of Ex-Defence Officers who are dedicatedly trying here to inculcate and develop the Officers Like Qualities (OLQs) in every candidate.