SSB Interview Process
A Complete Guide to Cracking the
SSB Interview
What is the SSB 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.
SSB Interview Stages
• 1. Screening Test (OIR & PPDT)
• 2. Psychological Tests
• 3. Group Testing
• 4. Personal Interview
• 5. Conference & Final Selection
Screening Test (Day 1)
• • Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test
• • Picture Perception and Discussion Test
(PPDT)
• • Only shortlisted candidates proceed to the
next stage
Psychological Tests
• 1. Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)
• 2. Word Association Test (WAT)
• 3. Situation Reaction Test (SRT)
• 4. Self-Description Test (SDT)
Group Testing
• • Group Discussion (GD)
• • Group Planning Exercise (GPE)
• • Progressive Group Task (PGT)
• • Command Task
• • Individual Obstacles
• • Lecturette
• • Final Group Task (FGT)
Personal Interview
• • Conducted by senior officers
• • Questions on personal life, academics,
current affairs
• • Confidence, honesty, and clarity are key
Conference & Final Selection
• • Panel discussion on the candidate's
performance
• • Final selection based on cumulative scores
• • Recommended candidates proceed to
medical tests
Tips for Cracking SSB
• ✔ Improve communication skills
• ✔ Stay updated with current affairs
• ✔ Practice logical reasoning & psychology
tests
• ✔ Be confident and honest
• ✔ Develop leadership and teamwork skills

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    SSB Interview Process AComplete Guide to Cracking the SSB Interview
  • 2.
    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