Question 1

What is the SSB Interview?

Accepted Answer

The SSB (Services Selection Board) Interview is a five-day personality and intelligence assessment used to select officers for the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force. It evaluates candidates against 15 Officer Like Qualities (OLQs) through screening tests, psychological tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, SDT), Group Testing Officer (GTO) tasks, and a personal interview.

Question 2

What are the 15 Officer Like Qualities (OLQs)?

Accepted Answer

The 15 OLQs are Effective Intelligence, Reasoning Ability, Organising Ability, Power of Expression, Social Adaptability, Cooperation, Sense of Responsibility, Initiative, Self-Confidence, Speed of Decision, Ability to Influence the Group, Liveliness, Determination, Courage, and Stamina.

Question 3

How many days is the SSB Interview and what happens each day?

Accepted Answer

The SSB is a five-day process. Day 1 is screening (OIR test and PPDT). Day 2 covers the psychological tests (TAT, WAT, SRT, SDT). Days 3 and 4 are the GTO tasks and the personal interview. Day 5 is the conference where the board collectively decides recommendations.

Question 4

Which exams lead to the SSB Interview?

Accepted Answer

Candidates reach the SSB through exams and entries such as NDA, CDS, AFCAT, INET, TES, UES, NCC Special Entry, and various technical and non-technical entries for the Army, Navy, and Air Force.

Question 5

How can I prepare for the SSB Interview online?

Accepted Answer

SSB Interview (ssbinterview.in) offers AI-powered mock tests for TAT, WAT, SRT, and SDT, GTO task simulators including GPE and Lecturette, and AI mock personal interviews, each evaluated against the 15 OLQs with detailed feedback reports.