Some candidates worry about the quality of their handwriting and its impact on theirassessment. A few believe that good handwriting will help them to succeed. This is amisconception.Actually, the SSB psychologists do not give any importance to handwriting. Since the test iswritten at a fast pace, they know that your handwriting cannot be very good.… Read More Is handwriting important in the Psych Test?
While writing the TAT, many candidates do not observe the picture carefully in the allottedthirty seconds. Some do it superficially while others come up with pre-conceived ideas.Obviously, their stories will not have relevance. Always remember that proper perception ofthe picture is a prerequisite for a good story.There are three things to observe when a picture… Read More What to observe in a picture in TAT
Candidates often ask me about the relative importance of the three tests in the Psych test.Some of them feel that the TAT is more important than the other two tests based on theadvice that they receive in some coaching institutes. However, that is not entirely true.The three tests i.e., the TAT, WAT and SRT are… Read More Which test is more important in the Psych Test?
The most important element that a psychologist sees in a candidate’s story in the TAT is hisimagination and goal-seeking behaviour. This is seen through the actions of the hero.Therefore, when observing the picture, the candidate should not only assess the setting andthe situation, but also identify the hero who needs to solve the problem presented… Read More Key to a good story in the TAT
When a candidate writes a story in a TAT, she has to structure it according to the given instructions. A story should have three components – what led to the situation (past), what is going on (present) and what the outcome will be (future). What the picture usually shows is the present which is a… Read More Structuring a TAT story
A few candidates withdraw themselves during the discussion owing to the dominating nature of other candidates. This will ruin their chances of getting screened in. If you have written a good story and narrated the story with clarity and confidence, you are half way through. However, you must show your competence in the group discussion… Read More Dealing with an aggressive group in the PPDT
Firstly, you need to perceive the picture properly for its setting, characters and situation.Identify a hero, set a goal or a problem for him and write a nice story with meaningful,positive actions and successful outcome. Secondly, narrate your story briefly in one minute with good power of expression, clarity,and confidence. Maintain eye contact (without looking… Read More Cracking PPDT
My simple advice is – develop the right attitude and motivation. You need to have a highsense of personal responsibility which you need to be showing at your home, school/college,or at the workplace.Helping parents and siblings, doing projects and experiments, participating in debates,exhibitions, and technical festivals, organising events with friends, developing one or two usefulhobbies,… Read More What is the best way to prepare for the SSB?
A person communicates with his social environment in 3 primary ways – speaking, writing,and acting. He uses one or a combination of these methods to express his thoughts.Due to one’s unique nature and skills, his/her quality of communication varies. For example,a girl may be an excellent speaker, but she may not be as proficient in… Read More Why 3 techniques in the SSB?
The simple answer to the above question is “a well rounded personality”.Unlike the other placement tests, SSBs are interested in selecting suitable men and womenwho are trained to become responsible officers who can lead men into the battlefield. Hence,they need candidates who have a fine blend of practical intelligence, social adjustment,leadership and dynamism which are… Read More What do the SSBs look for?
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