SSB INTERVIEW COMPLETE PROCESS
The complete SSB (Service Selection Board) interview process is a comprehensive five-day procedure designed to test a candidate's mental, physical, and psychological suitability for a career as an officer in the Indian Armed Forces. Here's an overview of the entire process typically covered in a detailed blog on the subject:
Overview of SSB Interview Process
The SSB interview is conducted in two main stages:
Stage I: Screening tests to filter candidates.
Stage II: Detailed assessments including psychological tests, group tasks, personal interview, and final conference.
Day-wise SSB Procedure
Day 1: Screening Test
Candidates report to the selection center, document verification.
Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) test (verbal and non-verbal).
Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT) to assess perception and communication.
Only those who qualify proceed to the further stages.
Days 2 to 4: Psychological Tests and Group Testing
Psychological Tests include:
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT): Candidates write stories on pictures shown.
Word Association Test (WAT): Respond to words with the first thought that comes to mind.
Situation Reaction Test (SRT): Responding to situational questions quickly.
Self Description (SD) test: Writing about self, strengths, weaknesses, aspirations.
Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks:
Group discussions, group planning exercises.
Physical tasks like individual obstacles, group obstacle race, command tasks.
Tests leadership, teamwork, communication, decision-making, and physical stamina.
Personal Interview:
Conducted by interviewing officers.
Questions about personal background, education, family, hobbies, general awareness, and motivation for joining defense.
Day 5: Conference
A panel discussion among all assessors.
Final selection decision based on overall performance across tests and interviews.
Important Points,The entire process tests personality, psychological strength, physical fitness, leader