Why stage-1/screening?
Screening is the process of filtering started in late 90s. It is done only with a purpose of filtering down the reportees number to the capacity of the stay at the centers. It is also done to gauze the competence of the candidate. after all there is no point in testing an incompetent candidate.
What does screening(stage -1) in SSB consists of?
The screening process in the SSB consists of two tests in it. One, OIR(officers intelligence rating), second, PPDT(picture perception and discussion test)
OIR(Officer's Intelligence Rating):
This is a basic intelligence test consisting of two sets of papers namely verbal and non-verbal. number of questions may vary from 30 to 50 in each set and the time is kept accordingly. in general you will get 30 sec. to solve each question. As the level of questions are fairly easy anyone with average IQ and fair practice can solve all the questions. Before the test, interviewer/invigilator will explain the type of questions, mode of answers etc. so do not worry much. Pay attention and exercise your logical brain before hand with daily practice.
From where can I prepare for OIR?
Well for SSB OIR, Indiabix is the right place to practice online.
Some books: R.S.Agarwal, OIR e-books from SSBCRACK, AFCAT books from Arihant
What are they testing by OIR?
OIR is just a test of basic intelligence. By OIR they are testing how fast one can solve logical problems.
As there are no negative marks try to answer as many as you can; If you are unable to answer certain questions guess it. It is essential to score at-least 80% in the OIR to be in safer side.
PP&DT (Picture Perception and Discussion Test):
In this test basically a picture is shown for 30 secs., you will have to write a story around the picture and discuss with the group of 10 to 20 candidates and come to a common consensus. details of the conduct are given below.
1)All the candidates are made to sit in the testing hall; and given with instructions.
2)Answer sheet will be distributed and a black and white picture will be shown for 30 secs. The show picture will be deliberately blur.
3)One minute will be given to note down the characters and to write the action of the story.(you can see this in sample paper given below)
4)Then approximately 4 minutes will be given to write the story. the part of instruction given for the story writing is;
"write a story of 70 to 100 words; let free your thoughts; keep in mind to express the feeling, emotions and thoughts as free as possible without paying attention to the beauty of the expression; The story should contain what lead to to the situation, what is currently happening what is most likely outcome";
Some facts while writing the story on answer sheet given:
In the answer sheet given, there will be a rectangular box given in the top corner of left hand side. there you need to encircle the spot of the character which you have seen first; inside the circle you are suppose to mark the gender of the character( M- male, F-female, P-person/gender cant be determined), age of that character and mood of the character. If you see more than one characters mark them with dot or cross. You are also expected to write the action visible in the picture. For better understanding, go to sample sheet given at the end of the blog.
5)after writing down the story the sheets will be collected back; and generally there will be break of 15 to 30 minutes before the discussion; (you will be advised not to discuss the story among others)
6) Now the discussion part; for discussion candidates are split in to group of 10 to 20 (based on number of reportees) and made to sit in semicircular fashion according to chest numbers.
7)After candidates are made to sit in-front of assessors general instructions will be given. This part of test consists of two sub-parts story narration and discussion;
Story narration: candidates have to narrate their story in crisp, one after other within 1 minute.
Discussion: Once the last person finishes the narration; the discussion to form common story starts. I am re-stating Once the last person finishes the narration; immediately the discussion to form common story starts.
Note: be ready for heated discussion.
The three assessors sitting, will be 1)GTO(group testing officer), 2)IO(interviewing officer), 3)Psychologist. The maximum chunk of the evaluation will be done while narration, while narration Psyc. officer will judge format of the story( he checks, is the story practical/sensible). while IO check the way candidate narrated the story( he check has the candidate narrated the story confidently, is the story understandable, is the English/ language used is fair). While GTO tests the group behavior during discussion.
A sample picture and story is given below:
SAMPLE OF ANSWER SHEET
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