Day 1: Screening
Reporting: Candidates report to the selection center.
Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test: Assesses verbal and non-verbal reasoning abilities.
Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT): Candidates write a story based on a picture and then participate in a
group discussion.
Day 2: Psychological Tests
Thematic Apperception Test (TAT): Candidates write stories based on a series of pictures.
Word Association Test (WAT): Candidates respond to a series of words.
Situation Reaction Test (SRT): Candidates respond to a series of situations.
Self-Description Test (SDT): Candidates write about themselves, their parents, teachers, friends, and those they
dislike.
Day 3 & 4: Group Testing and Interview
Group Testing Officer (GTO) Tasks:
Group Discussions (GD): Assess communication and teamwork skills.
Group Planning Exercise (GPE): Evaluates planning, leadership, and resource management.
Progressive Group Task (PGT): Challenges candidates to overcome obstacles as a group.
Half Group Task (HGT): Similar to PGT but with a smaller group.
Individual Obstacles (IO): Candidates tackle various obstacles individually.
Command Task: One candidate leads the group in a task.
Snake Race/Group Obstacle Race: A team race involving obstacles.
Individual Lecturette: Candidates deliver a short speech on a given topic.
Final Group Task (FGT): Another group task to assess teamwork.
Personal Interview:
A one-on-one interview with an interviewing officer to assess personality, background, and suitability.
Day 5: Conference
Final Discussion: A meeting with the entire board to discuss the candidate's performance.
Results: Candidates are informed whether they are recommended or not recommended.
Key Aspects Assessed:
Officer Like Qualities: The SSB process aims to identify qualities like leadership, planning & organizing ability, social
adaptability, and dynamic ability.
Psychological Aptitude: Tests are designed to assess personality traits and psychological suitability.
Decision-Making Skills: Evaluates how candidates approach and solve problems.
Teamwork and Communication: Assessed through group activities and discussions.