What is theSSB Interview?
• The Services Selection Board (SSB) Interview is
a 5-day evaluation process to select
candidates for officer-level positions in the
Indian Armed Forces.
3.
SSB Interview Stages
•1. Screening Test (OIR & PPDT)
• 2. Psychological Tests
• 3. Group Testing
• 4. Personal Interview
• 5. Conference & Final Selection
4.
Screening Test (Day1)
• • Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test
• • Picture Perception and Discussion Test
(PPDT)
• • Only shortlisted candidates proceed to the
next stage
5.
Psychological Tests
• 1.Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
• 2. Word Association Test (WAT)
• 3. Situation Reaction Test (SRT)
• 4. Self-Description Test (SDT)
6.
Group Testing
• •Group Discussion (GD)
• • Group Planning Exercise (GPE)
• • Progressive Group Task (PGT)
• • Command Task
• • Individual Obstacles
• • Lecturette
• • Final Group Task (FGT)
7.
Personal Interview
• •Conducted by senior officers
• • Questions on personal life, academics,
current affairs
• • Confidence, honesty, and clarity are key
8.
Conference & FinalSelection
• • Panel discussion on the candidate's
performance
• • Final selection based on cumulative scores
• • Recommended candidates proceed to
medical tests
9.
Tips for CrackingSSB
• ✔ Improve communication skills
• ✔ Stay updated with current affairs
• ✔ Practice logical reasoning & psychology
tests
• ✔ Be confident and honest
• ✔ Develop leadership and teamwork skills