KILLER TIPS TO CRACK SSB INTERVIEW

1 KNOW SSBS TESTS AND PROCEDURES INSIDE OUT

Okay, this interview is not a one day stuff. It is not like a regular interview
also. Most of the selected candidates make this mistake. They dont know
important details about SSB and its procedures .

Try to learn more about the procedures that youll face once you reach there.
There will be a series of tests conducted across several days. Make sure
that you get proper knowledge about the time-table. Learn more details
about the various tests youll face.

Initially, there will be a screening test. Those who manage to clear the
screening test and group discussion round are then supposed to stay at the
SSB centre for the next 5-6 days. Over these 5-6 days, various tests and
interviews will be conducted by the board. Personal Interview is also held
during this phase. Apart from PI, some other tests are also held. Some of
those tests are- SRT, WAT, Progressive Group Task, Final Group
Task,Command Task, Physical Test and Conference round.

These tests will come one after another from the second day onward. Though
the CHM will inform you about the timing and dates regarding these tests, it
is always better to do ones homework and be prepared to face them
anytime!

Know what tests like WAT (Word Association Test), SRT (Situation
Reaction Test) etc are all about. Know when youll face such tests, what
these tests are all about etc. This is the most important tip.

2 AFTER FOLLOWING TIP NO 1, DO GOOD PRACTICE AND FORM TEST-WISE

PREPARATION HABITS

Okay, I hope that youll follow tip 1 religiously. After doing that, make sure
that you go on a quality practice session. Knowing these tests closer is key
part, but practicing them is even more better.

Study materials are available in abundance. You may go for coaching

classes, buy CDS and NDA preparation books or get study material
online!

Whatever source you choose, make sure that you practice well.

It is very important to prepare for each test/stage involved in the SSB

Interview. Each test has its own unique nature. Forming test-wise preparation
habits will definitely be of help.

SRT, WAT and similar written tests can be dealt with by practicing from study
material available in the market. Going through question sets will help you
get a grip, when it comes to such tests.

But it is difficult to prepare for Group Tasks, PI, Physical Test round and
Conference round merely by referring books and study material. When it

comes to Group Task, one must have confidence, clear thinking, analytical
skills, decision making skills and good communication skills to perform well!
Developing those traits will definitely help one out!

Being physically fit and agile will help during the Physical test stage. Theres
a set of fixed obstacles, when it comes to this round. Having knowledge
about these obstacles and training keeping them in mind will help you during
the actual test. Time saving tactics can be used during this stage and bonus
marks can be obtained by one!

PI is a tricky affair. One must be very confident, prepared and honest, when it
comes to this stage. Adequate importance must be given to dressing and
appearance, sitting posture, physical gestures and eye contact. Dont get too
nervous, try to stay calm and answer the interviewers questions honestly.
Keep answers to the point. Honesty is the best policy. Filling up the PIQ form
honestly and correctly will ensure that you wont face tricky situations
during the interview. During the PI, interviewer will look for key traits like
OLQs, confidence, decision making skills, analytic skills, general awareness
and aptitude.

3 DONT IGNORE CURRENT AFFAIRS

This is what many candidates ignore. Theyll practice for all those tests, but
leave behind Current Affairs. Having good general awareness and
knowledge of current affairs is an added advantage!

Many times, during the personal interview stage, questions related to current
affairs will be posed by the interviewer. Make sure that you go through NEWS
Papers, NEWS headlines etc daily. Also referring magazines likePratiyogita
Darpan and sites like Jagran Josh will help you.

4 SOME THINGS YOU SHOULD HAVE DETAILED KNOWLEDGE ABOUT-

All SSB interviews emphasize on some common topics. These common topics
are- India, Indian Politics, History of India, India and its current
affairs, Armed Forces in India etc. Questions about these topics are
almost always asked during personal interviews, group discussion etc.

Make sure that you read and study these topics extensively. Preparing and
keeping your own notes will help. With the use of internet, you may get all
the necessary knowledge for free!

5 BRUSH UP YOUR TECHNICAL/ ACADEMIC KNOWLEDGE

Doing so will come handy during the personal interview. Many times,
interviewers go for such technical questions. If you are a 12th
standardpassed/appearing student, the interviewer may ask questions
related to your studies. For example, I was asked this question- What is
Bernoullis equation?.

If you are an engineering graduate, then prepare for similar questions related
to your branch. So, brushing up your knowledge is essential.

6 KNOW YOUR NATIVE STATE/TOWN BETTER

Having good, detailed knowledge about your home state or town is

good. Questions related to them are often asked during personal interview.

Before the personal interview, candidates are asked to fill a PIQ (Personal
Information Questionnaire). Details like state, town etc of the candidate
must be filled. So, it is obvious that the interviewer will pose some questions
related to them.

Collect information related to current affairs, historical significance,

population, language, governmental organizations, notable
personalities etc of your state/town.

7 BE AWARE OF THE TOUGH CLIMATE; PRACTICE TIME MANAGEMENT ACCORDINGLY

Usually, the interviews are held at time, when the climate is extreme. For
example, consider the SSB interview held at Allahabad in January. At that
time, the place would be too cold.

It is essential to know the climatic conditions early on and practice

accordingly. In January cold, at Allahabad, you wont be able to write fast
because of cold and frozen hands!
And let me remind you that writing fast is necessary to do well in tests
like WAT, TAT, SRT etc. So, writing practice, keeping the climate in mind often
helps. Take time to form some time management strategies.

8 BE HONEST, SIMPLE AND BE YOURSELF

Having these traits will help you greatly during personal interview and the
whole SSB thing. Be honest while filling out PIQ form. Dont brag about
things you never did! Bragging and lying will come back to haunt you during
interview! Dont try to act smart. Be your normal self. Acting like somebody
else will do more harm than good.

9 CULTIVATE CONFIDENCE, IMPROVE ORATORY SKILLS

This is something you definitely should do. Building confidence will

certainly help you perform well in personal interview, group discussion,
group task etc.

Having good oratory skills will also help during group discussion, group
task etc. Invest some time daily cultivating these qualities in yourself. Youll
be amazed by the return itll give!

10 MAINTAIN GOOD PHYSICAL FITNESS

Okay, lets not ignore this aspect. There is a whole obstacles round,
where your physical prowess will be put to test! So, maintain a basic level of
fitness and physique.

Exercise regularly, eat well, eat good food. The obstacle course is a
realbonus round. You can score high score if youre in good shape and
have good fitness level.

These are the top 10 tips that I wanted to share with you guys. I believe that
religiously practicing and implementing these tips will help you crack SSB
interview! While you appear for it, treat others like your friends, enjoy your
stay there and give it your best shot! Youll learn a lot during your stay
there.