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[[File: Indian Navy Service Selection board training (06).jpg|thumb|right|Candidates in a group task]] | [[File: Indian Navy Service Selection board training (06).jpg|thumb|right|Candidates in a group task]] | ||
'''Services Selection Board''' ('''SSB''') is an organization that assesses the candidates for becoming officers into the Indian Armed Forces. The board evaluates the suitability of the candidate for becoming an officer using a standardized protocol of evaluation system which constitutes personality, intelligence tests, and interviews. The tests are of both types i.e. written and practical task-based. An SSB comprises the panel of assessors, who are officers in the Indian Armed Forces and having their specialization as Psychologist, GTO (Group Task Officer), and Interviewing Officer. In total there are thirteen Service Selection Boards across India, out of which four boards are for the Indian Army, four boards are for Indian Air Force, and five boards for the Indian Navy. SSB is a 5 days evaluation process. | '''Services Selection Board''' ('''SSB''') is an organization that assesses the candidates for becoming officers into the Indian Armed Forces. The board evaluates the suitability of the candidate for becoming an officer using a standardized protocol of evaluation system which constitutes personality, intelligence tests, and interviews. The tests are of both types i.e. written and practical task-based. An SSB comprises the panel of assessors, who are officers in the Indian Armed Forces and having their specialization as Psychologist, GTO (Group Task Officer), and Interviewing Officer. At times the psychologist may not be directly from the armed forces as well. In total there are thirteen Service Selection Boards across India, out of which four boards are for the Indian Army, four boards are for Indian Air Force, and five boards for the Indian Navy. SSB is a 5 days evaluation process. | ||
==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
There are a variety of pathways to be commissioned as an [[Officer (armed forces)|officer]] in [[Indian Armed Forces]]. This applies to both for civilians (after [[10+2]], graduation and post-graduation), as well as for serving armed forces personnel. All except army medical corps members must succeed in the "SSB interview". There is no limit to the number of attempts that can be made. There are however limits to the number of attempts one can make to the tests like the [[UPSC Civil Service Aptitude Test|NDA/NA UPSC]]. The interview involves a battery of psychological tests of personality, to assess the candidate's suitability for getting inducted into the armed forces. The tests help the SSB select candidates with officer like qualities ("OLQs"). The Services Selection Board is not concerned with the number of commissions available. Its responsibility is just to assess and then, recommend. Successful candidates have a [[medical examination]] and if satisfactory are recorded on a "merit list" before training and commission. | There are a variety of pathways to be commissioned as an [[Officer (armed forces)|officer]] in [[Indian Armed Forces]]. This applies to both for civilians (after [[10+2]], graduation and post-graduation), as well as for serving armed forces personnel. All except army medical corps members must succeed in the "SSB interview". There is no limit to the number of attempts that can be made. There are however limits to the number of attempts one can make to the tests like the [[UPSC Civil Service Aptitude Test|NDA/NA UPSC]] and PABT(Indian Air Force). The interview involves a battery of psychological tests of personality, to assess the candidate's suitability for getting inducted into the armed forces. The tests help the SSB select candidates with officer like qualities ("OLQs"). The Services Selection Board is not concerned with the number of commissions available. Its responsibility is just to assess and then, recommend. Successful candidates have a [[medical examination]] and if satisfactory are recorded on a "merit list" before training and commission. Merit list doesn't consider the medical results, but to get a call letter to join the academy based on the number of vacancies available, being medically fit is mandatory. | ||
The selection occurs over a five-day process. Day 1 - Screening test, Day 2 - Psychological evaluation, Days 3 and 4 - Group tests, and Day 5 - a compilation of results in conference. A personal interview is also included during the selection period. The qualities looked for in the selection period include intellect, responsibility, initiative, the judgment under [[Stress (psychological)|stress]], ability to reason and organize, communication skills, determination, courage, self-confidence, speed in decision making, willingness to set an example, compassion and a feeling of loyalty to the nation. The candidates are [[billet]]ed during the selection period and complete the assessment in a group with other candidates. Observations of the group are constant. | The selection occurs over a five-day process. Day 1 - Screening test, Day 2 - Psychological evaluation, Days 3 and 4 - Group tests, and Day 5 - a compilation of results in conference. A personal interview is also included during the selection period. The qualities looked for in the selection period include intellect, responsibility, initiative, the judgment under [[Stress (psychological)|stress]], ability to reason and organize, communication skills, determination, courage, self-confidence, speed in decision making, willingness to set an example, compassion and a feeling of loyalty to the nation. The candidates are [[billet]]ed during the selection period and complete the assessment in a group with other candidates. Observations of the group are constant. | ||
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===Days 3 and 4, Group test is conducted by a GTO (Group Testing Officer) – Stage III=== | ===Days 3 and 4, Group test is conducted by a GTO (Group Testing Officer) – Stage III=== | ||
On the third and fourth days, there are tasks including group discussion; group (military) planning exercises; progressive group tasks; small (half) group tasks; individual tasks (obstacles); group obstacle or "snake race"; command tasks; a | On the third and fourth days, there are tasks including group discussion; group (military) planning exercises; progressive group tasks; small (half) group tasks; individual tasks (obstacles); group obstacle or "snake race"; command tasks; a lecturrate with four heads; two group discussion on current as well as on social and personel topics and a final group task. Along with GTO, an individual candidate interview is conducted by the interviewing officer. It is based on the personal information questionnaires filled by the candidates on day 1 and other general and defense knowledge. | ||
===Day 5, final assessment and results (Conference)=== | ===Day 5, final assessment and results (Conference)=== | ||