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Always make margins for the story on the psyche booklet test and
keep it in presentable form.
The story should be POSITIVE, NOT Fantasy, Central character of a
similar age and sex as that
of the candidate. Central character should be a solution and not a
cause for the problem.
When no one in the picture seems to be the central character
generate one and assume his
presence. When view is clear and there is no blur in the picture write
the story right away and
write some of the stories and blank story on your principle hobby.
The assessing officer should see some resemblance in your picture
perception attitude and your
PIQ (hobbies ,activities, NCC) and a spark of you bearing the Officer
Like Qualities (OLQs). Never
imagine yourself as some women or an old person or anything else
other than you yourself .Do
not describe the picture and story length must be 110-120 words.
When all stories are seen at a
glance the whole artwork should be JAM-PACK. Do not give awards
to the central character,
and give him an uncommon name. Never praise the character with
direct adjectives like he was a
leader and a courageous man, the quality should be seen from his
action and deeds performed
in the story.
Do not please anyone in the story and it should be socially and
morally acceptable.
Divide the story in introduction, a mature situation/problem, multiple
solutions, conclusion.
The full duration of this task is 54mins.
2. Word Association Test (WAT)(Confirmatory Test)
In this test 60 words are flashed one by one at a time interval of 15
secs. In respect to the 15
(OLQs)*4=60. And the candidate has to write an OBSERVATIONAL
sentence on the word
and the thought that instantly comes to his mind on seeing the word
in the 15 secs. itself.
NEVER WRITE: Proverbs, Negations, Advice, Wrong facts, Egoistic
& Absurd sentences
ALWAYS WRITE: Observational sentences (try not to leave a blank).
A good piece of work should contain:
Advice 10-15
Egoistic 5-10
Proverbs 5-10
Wrong facts and absurd NIL
Negations NIL
Observational 40-25 (Best is to have 50 observational and balance
rest)
Make sentences which have a high level of mature thought,
grammatically and semantically
correct and may or may not form a part in the sentence.
Only write the first observational mature thought that comes to your
mind when you saw theword.
This task is completed in 15 mins.
A break of 10 mins. is given after this.
some of the candidates and then put forward your own ORIGINAL
point in the way that everyone
revolves around your point and discuss it. If this is not possible then
put up new contributions to the
group .
Speak to the point which you yourself feel justified for and can
explain it completely to others
even if you are the only one to be at that point. If the group does not
take you in participation even
then do not leave your point and never take another candidates point
to elaborate and leave your own
point. In the whole affair keep yourself cool and have a jolly face, do
not abuse others and deny
anyones thoughts. If you like someones thought acclaim his thought
and connect your points to his
by some means. Keep giving new ideas after a proper thought over it
and simultaneously listening to.
the group also
Assigned time duration; 20-30 mins. Be JOLLY and PLEASANT
overall.
2. Group Planning Exercise (GPE)
This is also an indoor task where the group is given a situation which
contains a set of problems and
the candidates are required to solve the problems one by one by
using the given resources and in a
fashion to solve the most problematic condition first or the one to
which they are near and then
approaching the other concerned problems.
On the briefing given by the GTO the candidate has to write his
solutions on a sheet of paper.
As this is the only part of written task for the GTO keep it very
organized, clean, curios and
interesting for the GTO to read.
After this a discussion follows to chalk-out the most appropriate way
to solve all problems in
stipulated time.
Always keep the time and distance factor in mind and solve the
problem to which you are near and the
one which are at a distance divide your group and use
communication media as phones, lift on
highway etc., to reach the destination.
Do not make any amendments in the final group plan and be the one
to give the group plan to the
GTO.
While writing your plan put them in points and a possible solution to
each problem in stipulated time
and not forgetting the distance factor.
Be the centre of discussion and be fluent and dominating in this
activity as it gives ALL OLQs.
Allotted time 25-30 mins. Be JOLLY and PLEASANT overall and
dont get angry at anyone.
3. Progressive Group Tasks (PGT)
This is the first ones of the various outdoor tasks.
Here a maximum of 3-4 continuous tasks are laid out which are to be
crossed by the whole group
with the assistance of helping material such as planks, ropes, some
bamboos, a load for making the job
tough and to generate the feeling of responsibility amongst the
candidates.
Every task has to be completed and the other one to be started only
when the whole group along with
the helping material have reached the end point of the previous task.
Always carry the helping material except the load and be the one to
make and execute plans and
solutions. Never dominate others ideas and if you feel that someone
has a good plan and not getting
executed then make it sure that it is done and do not sit idle without
any remedies. Dont shout or
abuse others and do not let anyone do it to you even.
Listen to the GTOs instructions carefully and do not violate any rules.
Use colloquial terms instead
of the actual terms for the helping materials like plank= phalli,
balli=bamboo/danda,rope=rassi,
load=dabba.
Keep the rules in your mind and keep reminding it to your friends by
using the colloquial terms and
not the actual rule statement. Assigned time 20-30 mins.
Color Rule
Group Rule
Distance Rule
Rule of Rigidity Dont panic and keep SMILING.
4. Group Obstacle Race (Snake Race)
This is another outdoor task where the whole group has to compete
against other groups for reaching
the finish line in first position over a number of obstacles and an
additional rope or snake which has to
be held by each member while traveling from one obstacle to another
and held by a minimum number
on the obstacle as provided by the GTO.
Always try to have an initiative and hold the snake in front or last to
guide the group. Try and give
demo of whichever obstacle the GTO asks. Be the first one to cross
any obstacle in case of violation
as guided by the GTO.
Give your full JOSH and listen to the briefing by GTO carefully. Never
abuse anyone and boost the
morale of your group by saying all sorts of JOSHFUL things.
In any way dont act dumb to any of the proceedings in any of the
group tasks.
are written (topmost= most difficult, next two= difficult and easy, last=
easiest), for a span of 3 mins.
continuously and fluently only in ENGLISH.
Choose any of the topics but advised to select 2 or 3 for
convenience.
Give a brief introduction , actual cause and nature of topic selected,
deep mature thought over its
ascent over mankind, its +ve and -ve effects , a small example if
possible to explain clearly your
perceived thought.
While giving your lecture, report your topic to the GTO and then
proceed. Look into the eyes of
group members and not the GTO while giving lecturette
While preparing make sure you have taken the above points in
consideration.
Make a prior preparation of one topic which you like in case that you
cannot speak on any of the
topics given then ask for permission from GTO to talk on your topic.
Just before the actual task starts the GTO asks for a brief
introduction of all candidates one by one in
the following format,
NAME
FATHERS NAME
FATHERS OCCUPATION
FAMILY BACKGROUND
SCHOOLING AND EDUCATION
CURRENTLY WHAT ARE YOU DOING
WHERE ARE YOU FROM and
HOBBIES
Cover all these points in 45 secs. and do not stumble anywhere,
have a good profound fluent voice,
Look at your friends and do not make any hand gestures. Limited
hand gestures can be made at the
time of lecture but not many.
Dont get tense and panic while delivering lecture instead keep a
SMILING face..
Duration is per candidate = 3 mins, total about 30 -35 mins.
3. Zig - Zag Balance (walk over a zig-zag balance and complete I and
land properly.)
4. High Screen jump ( jump over a slide and over a screen placed on
it and land properly.)
8. Double Ditch 8ft.*3ft. and 4ft.*3ft..(cross the 1 ditch with the help
of a rope and the second one
with ease ,just by proper leg work..)
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9. Commando walk (walk from any side up and down from another,
maintain balance..)
10. Tiger leap (walk up a podium, leap and catch hold of a rope,
count 1001,1002 and start coming down, dont come rushing down ,
but do it step by step.).
10, 9, 8, 4, 6, 7, 1, 2, 5, 3.
Or if not possible make circular arrangement on seeing the
placement of obstacles at the same day itself, but do it fast.
A prior practice of climbing and running is necessary to enhance your
performance.
Duration 3 mins. per candidate, 35-40 mins. overall.
2. Command Task (CT)
The command task is a task where every candidate is assigned a
typical task according to his performance level and the degree of
toughness depends on his prior performance and ability to
communicate with the group.
Every candidate is called one by one and the GTO has a pep-talk
with him about his ongoing current activities and future plans etc.
This task is alike the PGT but only one task is given here and the
candidate has to guide his way out of the task to reach the other end.
The candidate is allowed to call 2 of his colleagues as his helpers in
the task .
The task is explained by the GTO and asked to proceed.
The first thing is to see what all is your helping material and where it
can be placed. First see only for one solution and when sorted out
GO for it. Meanwhile keep talking about your plan to your helpers and
assign them some work, dont keep them idle.
When the GTO allows you to move ahead, you and one helper be the
people to move keeping forward.
Always make it sure that you, your helpers and helping material will
get out the way you are about to follow.
Do not violate any rules which have been listed above in the PGT.
Single task, Duration: 10-15 mins.
3. Final Group Task (FGT)
This also a PGT like task where the group again comes together to
finish 1-2 tasks laid down serially and all the rules are applied here.
Generally the GTO does not assess any performance here but he
may do it for some special cases.
Rest the rules are same and the amount of efforts to be given should
not be less since it is the last task for the day and for the SSB, just in
case some candidates may have their interviews in the afternoon.
INTERVIEWS:
Get to know the name and rank(if he is deputy prez or prez
of the board) of your interviewer.
that you want to join the forces. Did you try for NDA, why not
succeeded? Why not proper efforts were given?
Q. Your hobbies and interests, how do you pass your time,
which task did you find most interesting in psyche and GTO
series, which books have you read, why did you not score
well enough in 12 as you scored in 10 , NCC knowledge,
Scouts, RSP, MCC, etc., knowledge.
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Exam Details
1. NDA & NA Exam 2014
Date of advertisement: 21st December 2013
Last date of application: 20th January 2014