Secret trick to qualify in SSB day 01- Screening Test Reporting day – PIQ Intelligence test PPDT.
Contents
- 0.1 Secret Tricks to Qualify in SSB Day 1 – Screening Test (OIR + PPDT)
- 0.2 1. OIR Test (Officer Intelligence Rating Test) – Tips & Tricks
- 0.3 Secret Trick to Crack OIR Test
- 0.4 2. PPDT (Picture Perception & Discussion Test) – Tips & Tricks
- 0.5 Secret Trick to Crack PPDT
- 0.6 3. PIQ (Personal Information Questionnaire) – How to Fill it Correctly?
- 0.7 Secret Trick to Crack PIQ
- 0.8 4. Bonus Tips – How to Get Screened In?
- 0.9 Final Words – Follow This & You Will Clear Day 1!
- 0.10 Secret trick to qualify in SSB day 01- Screening Test Reporting day – PIQ Intelligence test PPDT.
- 1 SSB Day 01 – Screening Test (Reporting Day) Strategy Guide
Secret Tricks to Qualify in SSB Day 1 – Screening Test (OIR + PPDT)
The Screening Test (Day 1) of the SSB (Services Selection Board) interview is the most crucial step because only 30-40% of candidates get screened in for further testing. It consists of two main parts:
- OIR Test (Officer Intelligence Rating Test)
- PPDT (Picture Perception and Discussion Test)
If you fail Screening, you will be sent back home the same day!
But don’t worry! Here are PROVEN SECRET TRICKS to clear Day 1!
1. OIR Test (Officer Intelligence Rating Test) – Tips & Tricks
What is it?
- A verbal and non-verbal intelligence test with 40-50 questions per set.
- Time Limit: 17-30 minutes per set.
- Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
- Topics Covered:
- Number series
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Direction Sense
- Verbal Reasoning
- Pattern Recognition
Secret Trick to Crack OIR Test
Practice from “RS Aggarwal’s Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning”
Attempt easy questions FIRST (Don’t waste time on tough ones!)
Maintain accuracy (Aim for 80%+ correct answers)
Skip time-consuming calculations (Use shortcuts)
Solve at least 20 previous years’ OIR questions
Cut-off for good rating:
- OIR 1 & 2 → Higher chance of selection
- OIR 3, 4, 5 → Lower chance
2. PPDT (Picture Perception & Discussion Test) – Tips & Tricks
What is it?
- You will be shown a blurry image for 30 seconds.
- You have 4 minutes to write a story about it.
- Then, you discuss the story in a group with 10-15 candidates.
Secret Trick to Crack PPDT
Step 1: Observe Image Carefully (Focus on characters, mood, age, number, and background)
Step 2: Create a Positive & Logical Story (Use WHO, WHAT, WHY, HOW method)
Step 3: Write a Short, Crisp Story (90 Words Max)
Step 4: Speak Confidently in the Group Discussion
Step 5: Be Assertive, Not Aggressive!
Avoid These Mistakes!
Writing a NEGATIVE story (suicide, murder, robbery)
Changing the original story during discussion
Being too dominant OR too silent in the GD
3. PIQ (Personal Information Questionnaire) – How to Fill it Correctly?
What is PIQ?
- A form where you write personal details, academics, hobbies, achievements, and strengths.
- Used by SSB officers to frame interview questions!
Secret Trick to Crack PIQ
Write only genuine information (They WILL cross-check!)
Highlight leadership roles, sports, and social activities
Avoid unnecessary exaggeration
Be prepared to answer PIQ-based questions in the personal interview
4. Bonus Tips – How to Get Screened In?
Day Before SSB:
Sleep well (6-7 hours)
Revise OIR tricks
Do light exercise to stay fresh
On Reporting Day:
Dress neatly (Formal shirt, trousers, polished shoes)
Be confident while reporting
Interact with fellow candidates (Confidence-building)
During Screening:
Attempt 90%+ questions in OIR test
Make eye contact in PPDT discussion
Support logical points & help the group reach a conclusion
Avoid unnecessary arguments & shouting
Final Words – Follow This & You Will Clear Day 1!
OIR Test: Solve faster, skip hard questions, practice previous years
PDT: Write a positive & realistic story, speak confidently
PIQ: Fill it truthfully, highlight achievements
If you follow these SECRET TRICKS, your chance of getting SCREENED IN will be 80-90%!
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Secret trick to qualify in SSB day 01- Screening Test Reporting day – PIQ Intelligence test PPDT.
Here’s a secret strategy + tips guide to help you crack Day 01 of SSB (Service Selection Board), which includes the Screening Test, PIQ, Intelligence Test, and PPDT (Picture Perception & Discussion Test).
SSB Day 01 – Screening Test (Reporting Day) Strategy Guide
Your Aim: Clear the Screening Test to proceed to Stage 2
Only 30-40% of candidates are screened in, so this is crucial.
1. PIQ Form (Personal Information Questionnaire) – SECRET TIP:
Tips:
- Highlight leadership roles (school/college captains, clubs)
- Show balance: academics + sports + hobbies
- Mention real achievements (NCC, coding, debate, etc.)
- Be ready to answer anything you mention here in interviews
2. Intelligence Test (Verbal + Non-Verbal Reasoning)
Secret Tricks:
- Practice GATE-level reasoning questions: Blood relation, coding-decoding, directions
- Focus on speed + accuracy, not completing all
- Practice non-verbal reasoning: patterns, mirror images, figure sequences
3. PPDT – Picture Perception and Discussion Test
Part A: Picture Perception (4 minutes)
You’ll be shown a blurred image for 30 seconds. Then:
- Write a story (with beginning, middle, end)
- Mention: No. of characters, mood, age, gender
- Base your story on action + positive outcome
Use this structure:
→ e.g., Ravi (22) saw a road accident. He quickly organized help and saved lives. Police rewarded him.
Part B: Group Discussion (GD)
You’ll narrate your story → Then participate in a group discussion
- Be confident, not loud
- Enter the discussion early
- Acknowledge others’ points
- Try to lead to a common story (not force your version)
SSB officers look for:
OLQs = Officer-Like Qualities: initiative, team spirit, communication, clarity of thought
Day 01 Success Formula:
PIQ + Intelligence Test + Strong PPDT = SCREEN IN
- Psych Tests
- GTO Tasks
- Personal Interview
- Conference
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