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SSB INTERVIEW: The Complete Guide

Dr. N. K. Natarajan
In this new and updated edition the author takes the candidates through the
various stages of the SSB test. He lists out the different phases of the tests that
are conducted in exact sequential order with his vast experience in this field.
The content in this new edition has been divided into two parts and nine
sections. The first part addresses the screening tests, which includes verbal,
non-verbal, picture perception and discussion tests followed by psychological
tests, group testing, interview techniques and conference procedure. The
second part covers service-related information, geo-politics and national
issues.

DR. (CDR) N. K. NATARAJAN has an experience of over 25 years in the Indian

Navy, and a three year stint as a Group Testing Officer at the Selection Center in Bhopal. In
addition to serving in the navy, he also holds a degree in management and a doctorate in
psychology. He has helped assess more than 1500 candidates during his term as a selection
officer.
SIMPLIFYING ALL THE STEPS: WITH DYNAMIC TOPICS:
• Screening Test • Service Related Information
• Psychological Test Series • Geo-Politics and
• Group Testing Series • National Issues
• Interview Techniques and
• Conference Procedure

KEY FEATURES
• Simplified and reader-friendly approach towards all necessary steps: Screening Test; Psychological Test Series; Group
Testing Series; Interview Techniques and Conference Procedure
• Coverage of essential topics like Service Related Information; Geo-Politics and National Issues

Part 1
Introduction
1. Introduction to SSB
2. What is seen in a Candidate?
3. Personal Information Questionnaire
(PIQ)
4. Pilot Aptitude Battery Test (PABT)
Screening Tests
5. Intelligence Test (Verbal)
6. Intelligence Test (Non-Verbal)
7. Picture Perception and Discussion
Test (PP&DT)
Psychological Tests
8. Basis of Psychological Testing
9. Thematic Apperception Test
10. Word Association Test
CONTENTS
11. Situation Reaction Test
12. Self Description
Group Testing
13. Basis of Group Testing
14. Group Discussion
15. Group Planning Exercise
16. Progressive Group Task
17. Group Obstacle Race
18. Half Group Task
19. Lecturette
20. Individual Obstacles
21. Command Task
22. Final Group Task
Interview
23. Basis of the Interview Technique
24. Interview Questions
25. How to Approach Your Interview
Conference Procedure
26. Dos and Don’ts in the Conference
Part 2
Service Related Information
• Indian Army
• Indian Navy
• Indian Air Force
• Honours and Awards
Geo-Politics
• Indo-Pak Relations
• Indo-China Relations
• India-Bangladesh Relations
• India-Nepal Relations
• India-Bhutan Relations
• Indo-Sri Lanka Relations
• Indo-US Nuclear Deal
• Global Warming
• Major World Organizations
National Issues
• Reservation in India
• Lokpal Bill
• Women’s Reservation Bill
• Indian Economy
• Naxalism in India
• Terrorism in India
• Food Security Bill
• De-criminalization of Politics

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