It’s a test for basic intelligence and IQ, generally done on the first day of SSB.
It comprises of two parts:
1. Written test – It is conducted in two parts. Both the parts have questions to be done in a limited time. These questions are nothing but to check your mental ability. It has verbal and non verbal questions.
In my view the questions are very easy and you can find these questions in any book you buy for ssb preparation. Don’t worry at all for these tests, they are really easy just be chill and confident.
2. PPDT – Picture Perception and Discussion Test
Basically screening is all about PPDT. Even if you have not performed well in written test just don’t worry , its not going to affect it anywhere (trust me ANYWHERE!!)
Firstly ,you will be shown a picture (blurred) .You are not able to see things clearly. But don’t worry about that. Write a story on whatever you have perceived.
(Example – 1. In my screening in Bangalore, I saw an anchor but it actually was a cake
2. In Allahabad I saw a horse but it was a boat)
and I cleared all the screenings so just don’t worry that what you see is right or wrong you will be given a sheet in which there will be a square block in which you have to point out the characters as you see them the things you have to indicate about the characters –
a. Age
b. Sex
c. Mood
Then you have to write action of your story and then a story.
NOTE- Do not worry about the story, your English, grammar or other things in screening just write a story what ever comes to your mind first WITHOUT THINKING ABOUT HOW IT LOOKS because honestly no body even checks your story , what matters is how you narrate it when your turn comes!!
NARRATION – The most important part. I strongly believe that screening depends 90% on your narration. They give you hardly 1 minute and you have to speak up you story.
The lifeline of your narration(screening) is as follow-
IN THE STORY SHOWN TO US I SAW …… CHARACTERS IN WHICH ……. ARE MALES N …… ARE
FEMALES. THEIR AGE RANGES BETWEEN …. TO …. YEARS AND THEY ALL ARE IN POSITIVE MOOD.
ACTION OF MY STORY IS………
**remember to mention these five points in your narration –
1. Number of characters you saw in the picture
2. Age
3. Sex
4. Mood
5. Action of your story
You will not get more time and if you speak up this much only I guarantee that you are selected.
REMEMBER NARRATION IS THE MOST IMPORTANT PART, IF YOU NARRATE WELL YOU ARE SELECTED NO MATTER WHAT THE STORY IS WHAT THE CONCLUSION IS HOW MANY CHARACTERS YOU SAW HOW MANY OTHER SAW NOTHING SIMPLY NOTHING!!!!!
Its about your perception, remember to mention above 3 or 4 things in your narration!!
Points to remember while narrating –
Eye contact – Most important make eye contact with each and every candidate present.
Be expressive – You should be able to express yourself in an understanding fashion!!
DISCUSSION – Now after everybody has narrated their story There is a discussion on it and the group has to come to a conclusion.
Points which will make you different from others and also increase your chance of getting selected –
1. Your preparation for discussion starts from narration only-
Listen to what others are saying during their narration and pick up two or three points from other candidates
[ example== while narrating some candidate said some shit about “confidence”, pick this point from his story and keep it in mind ]
Now during discussion try to support him by pointing out his point of “confidence” you don’t have to keep bragging about his point , just mention it once or twice!!!
Give others a chance to speak and be chill and relaxed !!!!!
WHAT IF A FISH MARKET IS THERE and PEOPLE ARE SHOUTING and NOT LISTENING TO ANYBODY??
This is a very usual scene. Just be chilled about it. If the group is making fish market then its your advantage only. Let them shout and yell you just be happy about it. Let the fools fight and you enjoy.
What to do in this situation?? > You can’t afford to sit quietly – no never.
Keep saying “please gentlemen maintain decorum” or ” please let HIM speak his point of ….. was good”
Never ever say that please let me speak because they will not.
By saying let him saying – firstly you will be able to convince them to shut up secondly by saying “his point” you will be able to make your point as well.
You don’t have to control them or become their leader or anything . if you have done your narration well then no one can stop you so just relax and smile 🙂 🙂 🙂
NEVER EVER STAND UP !!! DON’T EVEN THINK OF IT!!
If you have any doubts about the fish market thing then ask ??
NOTE – I have cleared three screenings and I have faced every situation in screening…
And I was able to clear all of them, after much research and consulting many who are recommended and are intellectually good and have an analytical approach so trust me what ever I am saying is for good only.
THOSE, WHO GIVE THEIR NARRATION WELL WITH EYE CONTACT AND LISTEN TO OTHERS’ POINTS AND PUT OWN POINT IN FRONT OF OTHERS, GET THROUGH SCREENING VERY EASILY.(I’m not shouting here.)
Just don’t get hyper. Relax, be confident let others speak because if you are good listener and supporting then they will support you definitely!! 🙂 🙂 Happy Screening..
INFORMATIVE.. thanks a lot.
TX SIR
can u provide any pdf or ebook to practice for OIR sir??
OIR PDF not available but you can buy books for that. That is available in plenty.
Hello Sir, What do you mean by action of my story?and what about the title of the story? I mean how it should be?
You don’t title the story.
By Action – I mean there must be things happening, events taking place, people doing things for real not just talking or preaching about.
Activities being carried out by people you portray as main character(hero) in the story is must.
Thank You Sir!
Sir, while narrating and discussion I us my hands often. Is that a plus point or a negative?
When you say often then its negative. Don’t use too much, restrict to minimum while narrating. It is not required.
Sir, I have attended 2 SSBs and in both the cases I feel that even though I did well in my narration I dont speak expressively in the discussion. So sir, what should i do to take part in the discussion effectively
Improve your verbal skills, interact with strangers talk on any current topic or anything just to keep them hanging around. It will improve your expression and give you that confidence boost required to speak effectively in discussion.
The discussion btn all the candidates were in English or not
Mostly English.
SIR WHAT DO YOU MEAN BY ACTION OF MY STORY IS………
Sir, how to conclude the topic and who to conclude
The group will decide who will conclude. If your story was convincing and group finds you suitable with good communication skill they will as you to conclude.
plz.. contact me my ssb is on 19th april
You can send me an email.
Thankyou so much it’s really helpful.
Your welcome
In discussion of screening do anyone have to conclude the discussion ?
If yes, then should we try to conclude
Yes, one person has to conclude but you can’t give conclusion unless the group nominate your name.
congrats for recomended brother i am 12 class and chad clear nda and my ssb is on 6 feb 2017 and i also have my practical on that day what should i do?
I hope you choose Secondary date for SSB.
Hii This is Sandeep
I also faced the SSB interview in Bangalore & Allahabad center. I was screen out from Bangalore. I know brother you have very good experience and I agree with you but in some points I disagree because the result of verbal and non verbal also matter in stage one selection. I had seen in Bangalore center the copies were immediately checked by officers and marks mention according to candidate’s chest number for stage one selection.
Might be that way, I have shared what I feel. I cannot claim to be 100% correct.
dear…Sonu..plz share a picture with story written by u..
n also write ur way of narration ..so that I cn learn which type of story is wriitng and how it should b narrated…plz
very helpful in making us confidence for screening test.
All the best.
Well job sonu it’s simple to understand u r story.
Thanks
Thank you bolstering message
Every word is true and motivating good job !!!
Thanks
What to speak In action sir?
i think your observation you putted here is full absorption of that environment is fantastic specially the discussion part,the fish market part,and solution of that.good work keep it up.
Thank you Rustam, I’m glad you like my work 🙂
Ssb is very interestimg coz provides a new task in our nature .its a miracle of assesors which brings for hero.
Give example of picture screening test, please sir
dear sir, i have Tech 47 in bangalore on august 1st, but no idea about that, i am electronics and communication , how many rounds are there what will do?
Read all the SSB related post on this blog and you will know all about SSB.
Those going for the 2nd time in SSB has to give the written test again or not ?
Again. Write test again.
This is my First Attempt of SSB Interview. My SSB interview for SSC (TECH)-47 is on 6th July in Bangalore and your article helped me a lot. I am just having a small doubt and I want it to get cleared before I go for my Interview. I went through lot of videos and articles about SSB Interview Procedures but I was not able to clear my doubt.
Doubt: Since I appeared for SSB as a Computer Science Engineer, I want to know whether they will ask technical questions (regarding my stream) in interview or not.
Or Is there a separate technical round Interview ?
Please reply asap.
Hey Sanket,
Don’t worry you are not going for an Engineer kind of job – so no technical round.
And yes there will be few, very common questions related to ur stream – that would be just to check, what you have learned. That’s all.
I hope it’s clear now.
My ssb is on 2 july, 2016 in allahabad and Its really really very helpful and motivating.thankyou so much for sharing. Congratulations on your selection.😊
All the best. Your welcome 👍
sir i am not much comfortable with english.. how much will it affect in my SSB interview.. because i cleared CDS 1 2016.. and i am appear as fresher…
If you have time, improve upon it. Learning and communicating in English is easy.
It will affect you (how much – can’t be quantified). Because most of the candidates will be using English and you might get ignored by them.
But if you have minor problem then you can use Hindi, If you get stuck anywhere.
i want to get cleared that what is actually action of story.and when is the next ssb interview gonna be commenced, as i’am 16 now, i want to join NDA by clearing the next ssb exam.
hai sir can u send me the notes…. iam attending ssb for first time….so nervous
mail- vishalswathi59@gmail.com
sir.. i have cleared cds 2 2015.. i had applied for ota.. but i have not got my call letter yet.. how would i get it ?
Patience is all you need. Wait for sometime, it will surely come to you.
is it compulsory to speak in english only during ssb interview… i am not comfortable in doing that though i can write well in english.. can’t i speak in hindi which is my mother tongue ?
Advice to you: Learn correct English(Whatever you can) and practice speaking it with friends, watch English movies and news.
It is not compulsory, but it is advisable to use english as you will be asked question in English. And while answering any question in english if you get stuck, use Hindi(convey your point) and switch back to english.
thnx a lot
Sir …pls help ..this is my first ssb ….nd I guess it will be my last…coz I’ll be 19 …sir I really want to join NDA and the air force…..I have been called for the SSB at Allahabad…. On 12 April…I m very nervous about story writing and pabt ….any advice would be really helpful…. Nd should I join cavaleir in Delhi??
If you have not gone to Coaching so far, then there is no harm in going except the fees they charge(Rs 10,000 appx), as this is your last chance.
Practice as much as you can, lots of time is there with you practice and gain confidence.
Sir I am so nervous about my first SSB interview
what will I do Sir…??
and Sir what is the age for SSB
NDA – 16 and half to 19 and a half year.
IMA – 19 and half to 21 and a half year.
OTA – 19 and a half to 25 year.
Sir I am so nervous about my first SSB interview
what will I do Sir…??
About being nervous, tale deep breath – for two minutes and calm. Forget that you are going for test.
Prepare well, this will give you confidence and you will feel less nervous.
And smile, it’s good for body and mind.
Iwan to know any book on screening of pgt hindi
Please give me. Any idea for preparation
Sir give an example about what to write in action of story
Sir shall we use Hindi for some conversation in ssb instead of English will it effect our ssb marks badly
Yes you can use Hindi in between. It will not affect.
how can we write hero in crowd
Any character you choose becomes a hero.
So choose the person whom you feel is a somehow involved or in action in picture or a central character of the picture.
in a scene.. lady stand in balkony and a traffic scene on the road?
plz.. write a story on it./….
and give me the idea of narration how can i start it from beginning for this story suppose u sit in front of assessors.
i am very confusing to narrate a story.
reeta was a house wife. in her daily routine she saw that there was a main problem of traffic, with the help of her husband and ward member she filed an application in traffic control office and meeting with R.T.O. The officer taken necessary action and the people came out from traffic problems.
during narration of the story should i have to stand up…or just tell the story by seating in the same place????
Stand up and narrate your story to your gp and not to the assessor.
If there is any change, then u will be briefed accordingly.
thanx for such an article.
This is my first ssb ( 4 afsb varanasi). I scored 10 marks more than the cut off. my reporting date is 14 march 2016. I am confident but nervous too because this is my first and last chance to make it up. Can u pls suggest me something on my email poohs.PS34@gmail.com
Thanking u in advance.
Thanks you sir to search. My faults during screening . Sir the story was same as you I also seen a guy who is walking on mud bags surround by water.. But my story was not like you. .my story is overcoming the problem of flood.
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