Preparing for the Defence Exam in itself holds a different dignity and needs a highly distinct approach to ace it in the first go. Defence exams not only check on your general intelligence quotient but also assess your overall persona which comprise of emotional and surrounding intelligence to the general brains of a candidate.
Speaking of the defence exams like NDA, AFCAT, CDS, and many more, all of them comprise written exam which holds distinct weightage depending on the exam a candidate is applying for. Many candidates manage to surpass the written exam with ease if their approach is crystal clear, but a hefty amount of candidates get caught off guard when it comes to the Master Rounds of SSB (Service Selection Board) which is held under the Ministry of Defence and is administered by UPSC (Union Public Service Commission).
SSB stands and is designed in a very peculiar way, and somehow it manages to examine every single aspect of the candidate making them stand on the pedestal of whether they are all fit and psyched up to become an officer cadet.
That’s the foremost reason during the in whole preparation of defence exams most of the candidates get stuck in the SSB. SSB doesn’t only require an alternate strategy but a sheer focused drive to ace it in a very foremost attempt of the candidate.
Before heading to the tips let’s just break down what rounds SSB consists of:
Day 1: Screening test with the Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) and Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT)
Day 2: Psychological tests, including the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT), Word Association Test (WAT), Situation Reaction Test (SRT), and Self Description Test (SDT)
Days 3 and 4: Group testing, including Group Discussion (GD), Group Planning Exercise (GPE), Progressive Group Task (PGT), and Group Obstacle Race (GOR)
Day 5: Conference and interview with the President of the Board
So let’s ease down a bunch of insightful tips for a candidate looking to lead their way in the SSB Interview in a single shot:
Ace the Game of SSB
1. Beat the Anxiety Out Going for SSB in itself is a nerve-wracking and worrisome feeling. But while heading to the SSB interview candidates must be calm and composed and mentally they should drive themselves by thinking that they have already aced the rounds. Regular practice of meditation and less screen time days prior to the SSB Interview would help a candidate in the long run.
2. Being All Updated: As anyone who is appearing for the SSB Interview, the candidate needs to be updated not only with bookish daily updates but the candidate needs to be aware and updated of his/her surroundings too. Daily reading of the newspaper and being more conscious of the surroundings will help a candidate in the many aspects of the interview.
3. Refining the Communication Skill: Talking about the communication skills of a candidate plays an important role in the SSB. Speak clearly and at a moderate pace to ensure that the message is understood. Articulate thoughts well, but don’t rush through them – the quality of delivery often outweighs the quantity of information shared.
Practice active listening by summarizing key points when asked questions, showcasing both comprehension and respect for the interviewer’s input.
4. Develop positive body language and confidence: Body language plays a crucial role in communication, especially during SSB. It conveys confidence and composure without saying a word.
Maintain eye contact to show your engagement and interest. Avoiding it may signal disinterest or insecurity. Your posture matters too; standing tall and shoulders back reflects self-assuredness.
5. Daily Mock Tests: Getting assigned yourself a mock test would help a candidate the long run. The mock test doesn’t only give your SSB interview an edge but also helps the candidate to brush off their worry and anxiety of the real SSB interview, making it a cakewalk for them.
6. Getting familiar with group discussion and personal interview techniques: It’s highly important for the candidate to be familiar with tips and tricks to crack the SSB Interview and adapting those tricks to ease out their whole SSB day experience. Under the guidance of a good mentor will help out the candidate.
7. Good Bond With the Group: Being friendly with your group is very important, since there are almost 7-8 tasks which you have to do as a group and where it counts whether or not your group likes you. Since the testing is done in groups hence it is important that each one in your group likes you. Be friendly and non-judgmental towards others.
8. Preparing for GTO Tasks: You won’t know what the panel is going to ask you in the interview rounds or what things are going to be assigned to you in the WAT rounds.
But what you can ensure is the stamina and zeal that you are going to take in the GTO Tasks because the tasks of GTO require a great presence of mind, endurance, and stamina. Engaging yourself in high-cardio exercise is going to help you out in a varied way.
9. Staying Calm and Composed: Being calm and composed makes you look out for even those things that a lot of people are missing out on. Calmness gives you a different dimension to looking out of things. So it’s important for the candidate to practice the act of calm and composed nature.
10. Dilemma of joining a Coaching: It’s a very common dilemma for the candidates whether to join a coaching or not. Well, it solemnly depends on the candidate whether their preparation needs more well-defined guidance or not. Getting enrolled in good coaching with a good past success rate of selections to some extent can navigate the result of the candidate to the right path.
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