The document provides information about the selection process for the Indian armed forces. It discusses the various Services Selection Centres located across India where the Selection Board Interviews are conducted. It then describes the three-pronged selection system used which involves an Interviewing Officer, Psychologist and Group Testing Officer. The six day selection process is outlined including the various tests candidates undergo on each day. Finally, the document lists the 15 Officer Like Qualities that are assessed during the selection process.

2. Services Selection Centres
• SCE (Allahabad)
- 5 Army SSBs
• SSC (Bhopal)
- 3 Army & 1 Naval SSBs
• SSS (Bangalore)
- 2 Army & 1 Naval SSBs
• AFSBs
- 3 (Dehradun, Mysore &
Varanasi)

3. SSB Interviews
• Three Pronged Selection System
• 6 day Selection Process
• Assessment of Personality Traits and
not Technical Competence
• 15 Officer like qualities identified for
evaluation

4. •Three Pronged Selection System
Interviewing Officer (IO)
Psychologist
Group Testing Officer (GTO)
•Understanding People
* Manasa
* Vacha
* Karma

5. SELECTION PROCESS
• 6 Days Programme
– D1- Arrival – Submission of documents, completion of
Personal Information Questionnaire (PIQ)
– D2- Stage 1 Testing- OIR Test, Perception Test,
Group Discussion
Stage 2 Testing
– D3- Psychological Tests
– D4- GTO Tests
Interviews
– D5- GTO Tests
– D6- Board Conference, Declaration of result

6. OFFICER LIKE QUALITIES
(OLQs)
•
Factor I
(Planning &
Organisation)
* Factor II
(Social Adjustment)
* Factor III
Factor IV
(Social Effectiveness)
(Dynamic)
1. Effective
Intelligence (EI)
5. Social
Adaptability (SA)
8. Initiative
(Ini)
13. Determination
(Det)
2. Reasoning
Ability (RA)
6. Cooperation
(Coop)
9. Self Confidence
(SC)
14. Courage
(Cou)
3. Organising
Ability (OA)
7. Sense of
Responsibility (SOR)
10. Speed of
Decision (SOD)
15. Stamina
(Sta)
4. Power of
Expression (POE)
11. Ability to
Influence Group
(AIG)
12. Liveliness
(Liv)

7. Effective Intelligence
• Intelligence utilised in coping with practical
situations.
• The capacity to evolve independent
solutions of practical problems &
situations.
• Resourcefulness- Improvising a solution &
finding solutions when in a tight corner

8. Reasoning Ability
• Ability to grasp essentials and arrive at
conclusions
• Receptivity
• Inquiring Attitude
• Logical reasoning
• Seeing essentials of a problem

9. Organising Ability
• Ability to arrange resources in systematic
way to produce effective results

10. Power of Expression
• Capability to put across ones ideas
adequately and with ease and clarity

11. Social Adapability
• Ability to adjust to the social environment
and adjust with persons and groupssuperiors, equals and subordinates
• Ability to understand people
• Attitude towards others- appreciate and
help in proper way
• Tact- management of feelings of others
• Adaptability- adjust to environment

12. Cooperation
• Attitude to participate willingly to achieve
group goal
• Collective effort more productive than
individual effort
• Joint effort and team spirit
• Subordinate individual aim to group aim

13. Sense of Responsibility
• Dependable and willing to discharge
obligations
• Sense of duty
• Discipline

14. Initiative
• Originate a desirable action in absense of
orders or suggestions
• Ability to take first step
• In unfamiliar situations
• In right direction
• Sustain it till goal is achieved

15. Self Confidence
• Faith in ones ability to meet stressful
and /or unfamiliar situations
• Guard against being over- confident

16. Speed of Decision
• Arrive at workable decisions expeditiously
• Appropriateness of decision
• Quickness in arriving at decision

17. Ability to Influence the Group
• Bring about willing effort from the group
• Influences co-operative and willing effort
of group towards achievement of a set
objective.

18. Determination
• Sustained effort to achieve objective in
spite of obstacles and setbacks
• Fixedness of purpose
• Mental concentration and strength
• Drive- the inner motivating power

19. Liveliness
• Keep oneself buoyant when faced with
problems
• Bring about a cheerful atmosphere

20. Courage
• Ability to appreciate & take purposive risks
willingly
• Ability to meet appreciated dangers
• Spirit of adventure- willingness to dare or
risk a hazard
• Keep oneself composed in adverse
situations

21. Stamina
• Capacity to withstand prolonged stress &
strain of life
• Includes mental as well as physical
stamina

22. Selection Process

23. Personal Information Questionnaire
(PIQ)

24. PERSONAL INFORMATION QUESTIONNAIRE
OIR___
1.
Selection Board
(No and place)
Batch No
Chest No
UPSC Roll No
2.
3.
Name in CAPITALS ( As in application form)____________________________
Fathers Name______________________________________________________
4.
(a)
Place of maximum residence____________________________________
(b)
Present address ( with _________________________________________
approximate population of the _________________________________________
city / town/ village
_________________________________________
( c)
Permanent address (with _______________________________________
approximate population of the _______________________________________
city / town / village
_______________________________________
( Whether District HQ or not)
_______________________________________
5.
Fill in the details below:State and
District
6.
(a)
(b)
(c )
Religion-Whether
SC/ ST
Mother
tongue
Date
Married/
of Birth Single/ Widower
Parents alive
Yes / No
If not alive, your age at the time of father/ mother death____________________
Parents/ Guardians Occupation/ Income ( as applicable)
Particulars
Education
Father
Mother
Guardian
No of brothers
No of sisters
Your ranking amongst your brothers and sisters
Occupation
Income per month

25. 7.
Educational record (commencing from Matriculation/ Equivalent Examination)
Ser Qualification
No acquired
Name of
Year Division
Medium
institution
Marks (%) of instruction
Boarder/
day scholar
Outstanding
achievement, if any
(a) Matric/ Hr Sec
(b) 10+2 equivalent
(c ) BA/BSc/BCom
(d) Professional
8.
9.
Age ( Years & Months)_________________
Height (meters)______ Weight ( KGs)_____
Present occupation & personal monthly income, if any__________________________
10. (a)
(b)
NCC Training
Total Training (if Yes) (Give details below)
Yes / No
Division
Certificate obtained
11. (a)
Total Training
Participation in games & sports:-
Represented school/
College/ University
Outstanding achievement,
if any
Game/ Sport
(b)
(c)
12. (a)
Period or duration
of participation
Hobbies/ Interests ___________________________________________________
Participation in extra curricular activities:Name of Activity Group
(d)
Wing
Duration of Participation
Outstanding achievement, if any
Position of responsibility/ offices held in NCC/ Scouting/ Sports team, extra curricular group and other fields:Nature of Commission ______________(b)
Choice of Service ______________
13. Number of chances availed for commission in all three services___________________
14. Details of last interview, if any by (Air/ Navy/ Army Selection Boards)
Ser
Type of
Place
SSB No
Date
Batch &
Recommended/
No
entry
Chest No
Not Recommended

26. Stage I Testing

27. Stage I Testing
• Officers Intelligence Rating (OIR) Tests
• Picture Perception Test/ Case Study
• Group Discussion

28. Picture Perception Test- Sample

29. Sample Story
Rash driving is a curse. A double decker bus
operating on Route No.30. The driver was driving
at a very high speed. Two school girls who were
going to school were walking leisurely with their
book bags. The rash driver did not notice the girls.
The younger girl had crossed the road while the
elder one who had not completely cleared the
road was given a "Push". Luckily she was thrown
towards the other side of the road. The girls father
who was escorting them was knocked down and
was badly burnt. The younger girl ran back to see,
not knowing what had happened, and the elder
girl was completely out of wits.

30. Comments
A very ordinary story. The writer has not used
his/her common-sense. The views are generally
pessimistic. The writer has not woven the story
intelligently. She has projected all characters in
negative roles. It appears he/she has scribbled
the story "in a hurry". He/she has, in a haste,
said nothing about the police women in the
picture. The writer needs to project a hero/
heroine and make him/ her do something very
good, since he/she would be identified by the
hero/ heroine

31. Psychological Tests

32. Stage II
Psychological Tests
• WAT- Word Association Test
15 secs per word, positivity & not grammar
• SRT- Situation Reaction Test
60 routine situations
• TAT- Thematic Appreciation Test
12 stories including one blank, 3 mins per story
• SD- Self Description
Self, parents, teachers and Friends opinion, strong and
weak points & qualities you would like to develop further

33. BLOOD

34. FEAR

35. CHILD

36. WATER

37. DEATH

38. Stage II
Psychological Tests
• WAT- Word Association Test
15 secs per word, positivity & not grammar
• SRT- Situation Reaction Test
60 routine situations
• TAT- Thematic Appreciation Test
12 stories including one blank, 3 mins per story
• SD- Self Description
Self, parents, teachers and friends opinion, strong and
weak points & qualities you would like to develop further

39. As part of an adventure
group, you are going for
a rock climbing site. Enroute it starts raining and
your bus driver says it
will be of no use going
there now. You will _ _ _

40. While shopping with your
friends at a mall, one of
your friends has been
caught for shop-lifting
and is being thrashed by
the shopkeeper. You will
___

41. While watching a movie
at a theatre, you hear
shouts of FIRE,FIRE.
You will _ _ _

42. Your friend rings you up
that his motor cycle has
met with an accident with
a truck 15 kilometres
from the town. You will _
__

43. You find your younger
brother, age 15, drinking
beer with some of his
friends outside a pub.
You will _ _ _

44. Stage II
Psychological Tests
• WAT- Word Association Test
15 secs per word, positivity & not grammar
• SRT- Situation Reaction Test
60 routine situations
• TAT- Thematic Appreciation Test
12 stories including one blank, 3 mins per story
• SD- Self Description
Self, parents, teachers and Friends opinion, strong and
weak points & qualities you would like to develop further

45. GTO Tests

46. GTO Tests
Phase I- Integration Phase
Activity
Duration
Stage
Group Discussion
45 Mins
Group Planning Exercise 45 – 60 Mins
Progressive Group Task 45 Mins
Group Obstacle Race
Exploratory
Competition
Cooperation
Discipline

47. GTO Tests
• Phase II-Differentiation Phase
– Half Group Task15-20 Mins
– Individual Obstacles- 10 obstacles in 3 mins
– Lecturette3 mins
– Command Task15 mins
• Final Series
- Final Group Task-
20 mins

48. Lecturette topics
• 1. Indo – US Nuclear deal
• 2. Coalition Governments in India
• 3. Tourism in India
• 4. Child Marriages

49. GTO Tests
• Phase II-Differentiation Phase
– Half Group Task15-20 Mins
– Individual Obstacles- 10 obstacles in 3 mins
– Lecturette3 mins
– Command Task15 mins
• Final Series
- Final Group Task-
20 mins

50. Interviews

51. Interview- Basic Framework
Rapport building & small talk
Education & Training
Early home background
Spare time interests, hobbies & sports
Problem & general awareness
Self evaluation
Closing the interview

52. Opening Remark
During the next 45 minutes or so, we will
be talking more about you, covering areas
like your education, family, spare time
activities etc in detail. Though I have
gained some idea about them from the
PIQ you have filled earlier, you may now
talk freely about yourself and your
activities in greater detail.

53. Discussion on Education & Training
Suppose you tell me about your education starting from
middle school level say VIII std onwards working up to
your present level of education. I would be interested in
the subjects you liked best, those you did not care so
much about, grades achieved in examinations and
efforts put in. Extra curricular/co-curricular activities
which were available in school and the events you took
part in, any special achievements in the field. About your
friends circle you have moved with while at school. I
would also like to know about your close friends and why
you consider them so and also those you avoided and
why. Teachers you liked most and about those who did
not impress you much

54. Discussion on early home background
That gives me a good idea about your education and
other related activities. Now, I will be interested to know
about your parents, that is about your father and mother,
their occupation, how do you spend time together, your
activities at home, about other members of your family
who stay with you like your brothers, sisters, grand
parents etc. Whom do you approach for help when you
have problems. Whom do you confide your personal
secrets with. What are the activities in which you
normally get involved with your family. How much pocket
money do you get and how do you spend it? Who are
your friends in the neighborhood and what social, cultural
or other activities you have undertaken in their company.

55. Discussion on spare time interests,
hobbies & games
Now please tell me how do you spend
your spare time. What are your hobbies,
sports and games you have taken part in
school and college, with family members
or neighborhood friends. Your daily
routine, both on a working day and holiday
and your reading habits etc

56. Situation posting and discussion on
general awareness
Situation Painting
General Awareness

57. Self Evaluation
That was a very interesting interaction I
had with you. Now suppose you tell me
what you feel are your strong points or
assets in your personality and what would
you like to develop or improve further

58. Closing the Interview

59. Final Board Conference

60. ?