60 SRT Questions with Answers for Upcoming SSB Interview

01-February 2025...........

For any applicant interested in joining the defence services, the Services Selection Board is essential. Knowing the SSB selection procedure, the syllabus, and the exam pattern is vital for SSB candidates taking any of the defence tests, including UPSC NDA, AFCAT, and others, in order to pass the test. Qualified applicants are invited to the SSB interview round, when their psychological expertise will be assessed, following the completion of the screening exam. Several tests, including SRT, TAT, WAT, SDT, and others, are administered during the SSB interview.

In this article, we will give applicants preparing for the defence tests comprehensive information regarding the SSB SRT. Thus, study this post attentively and make sure you understand the SSB Situation Reaction Test.

About The Situation Reaction Test

Following SSB TAT and SSB WAT, SRT is one of the most significant psychological tests in the series. As the name suggests, this test involves candidates answering or reacting to a limited number of scenarios. Therefore, we will discuss SRT today, including what it is, how it works, what to do and what not to do, and how to do well on it.

What is SRT?

Candidates for the Situation Reaction Test are provided with a booklet of 60 scenarios, and they must react appropriately to each one.
The answer is as simple as using common sense and life experience; it doesn't need reading any books or anything.
This test evaluates a person's maturity, IQ, and capacity for daily reasoning.

Procedure of SRT:-

There will be a booklet with 60 questions in it.
It is necessary for candidates to fill out an answer sheet with their answers.
A total of thirty minutes will be allocated.
This test does not have a duration like WAT; however, you will have about 30 seconds to write each response.

SSB SRT Do’s And Don’ts

DO’S	DON’TS
Write the first thought that comes to your mind.	Develop the habit of giving quick responses since you have only 30 sec.
Give genuine responses that align with your personality.	Do not give superficial answers; that lack originality.
Give responses in a way that reflect some OLQ’s.	Don’t just write anything; mention something that shows your personality.
Write similar responses to repeated questions in the test.	Don’t give contradicting answers for similar situations.
Use punctuation to shorten your sentence.	Don’t try to over explain things.

Approach To Handle SRT

Set a timer at home, prepare extensively, and make every effort.
Practice using shorter sentences in advance.
Prior to the SSB, develop a strong reading habit to assist you analyse the scenarios more quickly.

Some of the most important example answers are given below-

SITUATIONS	POSSIBLE REACTIONS	QUALITY REFLECTED
The brakes abruptly fail when traveling at full speed on the highway. You.	Slow down the car; apply hand brakes; find a mechanic to repair.	Situational awareness; quick decision-making; Intelligence
Rain and storms causes the lights in your colony to abruptly go out. You.	Turn on the inverter or battery backup at home or lit a few candles and continue to work.	Effective intelligence
You lost your purse on the train. You……	Lodge fir; block the cards if there; make an online transfer to a passenger and take cash from them.	Social adaptability
The bus engine that you are riding in catches fire. You.	Inform the driver; stop the bus; evacuate the passenger; use fire extinguisher present in the bus. Or call fire dept. if possible.	Quick decision making; courage; take responsibility
Mr A disagrees with the arguments you made.	Find out the reason; come to amicable conclusion.	Power of convincing; flexibility to accept different opinions.
Tragically, your friend drowns and dies. Well, you.	Inform the parents; help them physically and mentally; alert other friends as well; try to be of every possible help;	Taking responsibility, cooperation.
When you're with strangers, you feel	Talk to some people; try making friends.	Social adaptability; courage of expression.
The strikers (your co-workers) beat you up because you opposed the strike in college. You.	Inform the security or discipline in charge of the college; convince the colleague for non-violent/peaceful protest; seek first-aid.	Sense of responsibility
You and your friend got into a heated argument about something. You discovered later that your friend was right.	Apologize quickly; thank him for correcting him;	Initiative; flexible enough to accept ones mistake.
Even if your joke was well-intentioned, your friend however became upset. You.	Apologize to him; explain the joke; crack a joke to make him laugh again.	Liveliness; sense of cohesiveness
You wanted to study during your free time, but your peers kept bugging you. You	Play some game with them for sometimes then get back to study or try to conduct a nice debating session.	Social adaptability; liveliness
One of the passengers woke you up and demanded money because he was pickpocketed.	Check his truthfulness; contribute as much as possible and ask other passenger to contribute too.	Intelligence and cooperation.
He was abandoned behind the group while hiking. He.	Walk fast and catch with them.	Stamina and Intelligence
He misplaced all of his movie tickets as he was going to see a film with peers. He	Download online tickets; and enjoy the movie.	Quick decision-making; cooperation
Minutes after the exam started, he realized he had forgotten his admit card when he arrived at the exam location. He	Inform the in charge; get a soft copy; continue with the exam.	Reasoning ability;
The inmate in your hostel has a tendency to steal. You. You have a family emergency, but your boss won't let you take leave off. You.	Aware him of the consequences; share things with him make him comfortable; help him leave this bad habit;	Power of convincing; cooperation; sense of taking responsibility.
It was a stormy, gloomy night. While there was no public transportation and your phone was shut down, it began to rain fiercely. You	Take shelter in nearby dhaba; charge the phone; take help form private transport; inform at home.	Quick decision making; intelligence.
Your brother was deceived into falling for a drug scam. How are you going to disprove the charges?	Hire an advocate; find evidence for the same; fight the case proving him innocent.	Researching ability; courage; optimism; responsibility.
The kitchen quickly caught fire as he forgot to turn off the burner. He	Evacuate the house; call fire brigade; secure family member; learn from the blunder.	Quick decision-making; alertness/situational awareness.
While he was climbing the stairs, his class instructor was involved in a serious accident on the school staircase. He instantly	Call ambulance take him for first aid immediately.	Responsibility; alertness. Intelligence.
You were the only eyewitness when a young girl was assaulted on the street.	Call the police; inform them what had happened.	Sense of responsibility.
She had to stay at home because she was unable to study abroad due to her financial constraints. However, life...	Join a company; stabilise financially then carry forward with going abroad.	Self- confidence; liveliness.
His wedding was supposed to take place in February, but on the day of the wedding, he received an amazing offer to travel overseas.	Inform the family about the opportunity; either prepone or postpone the wedding; include the spouse in the decision making.	Sense of responsibility; accountability; courage; organizing ability.
He aspires to be a painter, but his parents want him to be prepared to apply for IAS.	Share the passion with parents; figure out how you will manage both.	Courage; sense of expression; self-confidence.
He was eating pizza at Domino's when he noticed the beggar outside begging for a penny.	Offer him food; also try to find a job that he can do.	Social responsibility; cooperation.
Your most valuable family ring has been stolen by your maid. His residence is unknown.	Lodge the complaint with the police; recover the item.	Quick decision making.
An argument broke out between the passengers on the city bus he was riding in. He	Offer either of them a seat; pacify the situation with the help of conductor.	Group influencing ability
On Holi, the city was painted in a variety of colours. However, the stray dog was looking for cover in a corner.	Give dog some shelter; offer him food; let him rest and feel safe.	Empathy; taking initiative.
You witnessed the beggars trying to bother some foreigners at a historical site.	Try to convince the beggar no to do the same; offer the foreigners the visit sometime later.	Sense of cooperation; initiative
Because of the intense rain, the entire lane was knee-deep in water, and your house was the first one. You will.	Stay at home; try informing the authorities; wait for the water to drain.	Intelligence.
Her buddies requested to use her scooty right away. However, she has to leave early for her exam.	Give the scooty and travel via public transport.	Cooperation
His dress was ripped on the bus as he was leaving for an interview.	Buy a new dress from a nearby store/ try to get it mend; then attend the interview.	Intelligence; decision making.
You suffered a serious injury to your leg while playing cricket as a batsman.	Call the doctor; get the treatment done; resume practice.	Group cohesion; cooperation; feeling of brotherhood.
While he was waiting for a suitable parking spot, the masses in the back began yelling and became agitated.	Give them space to pass; then park accordingly.	Public sense; patience; intelligence.
His grandma suffered an unexpected heart attack the day before he got his first exam.	Admit her in the nearest hospital; call a family member for help; go and give the exam; then visit grandma.	Sense of responsibility; determination.
You have to do your homework and take your mom grocery shopping.	Finish home work quickly; the take mother for grocery shopping freely.	Organisational ability; sense of responsibility.
As the house captain, it is his responsibility to plan the school's entertainment program. He	Jot the down responsibilities to be given to various members ; distribute tasks; ensure smooth execution; and finally success in the vent	Group management skills; keeping group cohesion; patience.
Although his sister's marriage is set in the ground, she is unhappy that she married someone she did not choose. He	Analyse the situation; explain the situation to parents; convince for the same; marry her according to her choice.	Convincing abilities; power of expression.
His father wants him to work as a software specialist, but he wants to join the Indian Army. He	Convinces his father that he wants to enlist in the military, answers his questions, and makes sure he chooses a career.	Courage; sense of responsibility.
Being separated from the other members of the crew, he lost his way in the desert. He	Uses a magnetic compass and stars to determine the north direction, a map to determine the direction, and the closest location to the event.	Situational awareness; quick decision-making; courage.
He led the football team, but the team's performance fell below expectations. He	Analyses sets strict routines, plays friendly games, inspires the team members, and guarantees success in following games.	Group management; setting expectation; responsibility taking.
While traveling, he witnessed a man abruptly collapse on the road. When he gets to him, he learns that guy has cardiac problems. He	The person was immediately taken to the hospital to make sure his medication was done and called his related family members and then transferred to his work.	Social responsibility; taking prompt action.
He is in his village on yearly leave. One day, the thieves began robbing his village and murdering a local. He	Formed a group, fought the dacoits filed an FIR, supported the deceased family, and protected the village।	Quick decision-making; taking accountability; courage.
He planned to go to the SSB. A woman collapses on the platform as the train moves. He	Try to pull the chain, help the falling lady with the help of other passengers, and get there	Quick decision-making; courage.
He recently met a friend and has come home. Suddenly, a group of thieves using lathi attacked him. He	Maintains his composure, notifies the neighbors who offer strong opposition, communicates with the police, and helps to arrest the criminals	Courage; maintaining composure; Quick decision making.
The bus he had been traveling in unexpectedly caught fire. He	Alerts the people, moves them out of the bus, tries to extinguish the fire with the help of passengers and locals, connects with the police and the fire brigade, and controls the fire.	Courage; maintaining composure; Quick decision making.
What would he recommend to curb population growth?	Make people aware of population control, government policies and planning, healthy living, small family norms.	Social awareness; taking responsibility.
In the forest, he feels lost. He's...	Try to find the direction north, go to the fire lane, and get out of the forest	Courage; maintaining composure; Quick decision making.
On his way to work, he was involved in a minor scooter accident that caused little damage to his scooter. He	Introspection makes the scooter work and makes you careful in the future because you didn't worry about the accident.	Situational awareness; quick decision making.
From a nearby house, he hears cries of fire. He	Immediately rushes to the neighbour’s house, drawing the attention of others, and manages the fire and takes collective action to control it.	Situational awareness; quick decision making; courage.
He must accompany the group on a tour of all of India. He	Accepted the duty। He managed the group well and everyone enjoyed the tour according to his orders.	Group management; setting expectation; responsibility taking; delegating tasks.
Whenever he needs to take a new action. He	Goes more into detail, makes a lot of effort, reads a lot, and takes the right steps to achieve the goal.	Self-awareness; diligent researching.
The city where his unit is situated has declared an emergency. He serves as the unit's CO. He	Alerts the unit, provides full support to the deputy commissioner of police, and performs his duties in accordance with military customs and traditions.	Group management; setting expectation; responsibility taking; delegating tasks.
His Coy is training in a jungle where it is forbidden to shoot. As a guard on duty, a leopard that could be hazardous is spotted near the camp. He	Till the time they succeed in the mission, raise an alarm, light marshals, make drum beats, and fire in the air to frighten the animal।	Group management; setting expectation; responsibility taking; delegating tasks.
In his unit, he is invited to put on a variety show to support Jawan Welfare. He	Takes on the responsibility, does a thorough programme of the variety entertainment show, does extensive rehearsals, and ensures that I performed to the best of my ability for the variety entertainment show.	Group management skills; keeping group cohesion; patience.
Dacoits have arrived at his place and begun robbing him while he is at home. He	Sets off an alarm, notifies the police, calls a hotline for assistance, and firmly opposes the robbers until the police arrive and capture the offenders.	Courage; maintaining composure; Quick decision making.
His idea had been a failure from the start. He	Didn’t give up, created a thorough plan again, and completed the objective.	Self-awareness; diligent researching. Not giving up sp easily.
He discovers a challenging task. He	Completes the task at hand to the best of his knowledge and ability, making an effort to learn more from his co-workers and subordinates.	Self-awareness; diligent researching. Not giving up so easily.
The employees in his office are not working well. He	Encourages employees by providing the fundamentals of hard work, fosters their moral and social development, and makes sure they are productive.	Group management skills; keeping group cohesion; patience
Noticing that you are losing ground to your opponent in a debate. He	Impresses the others during the conversation by presenting his point of view with more nuance and logical thinking.	Group conversational skills; maintaining cohesion.
His friend got into financial trouble after losing his job. He	Tries his utmost to assist his friend by providing both material and emotional support and ensuring that the friend gets over the loss.	Self-confidence; cooperation; diligent researching.
He believed that his current work was unproductive. He	Tries to cultivate a passion for the work, treat it with greater seriousness, and find enjoyment in it.	Sense of responsibility.

Candidates should be aware that these SRT sentence examples are merely meant to serve as examples. Instead of copying, try to use the provided words to construct your own phrases in a more constructive and positive manner. Assessors' and candidates' opinions can differ from one sentence or word to the next. As a result, one has to make an effort to construct unique sentences using their own perspectives and thoughts.

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