Secret trick to qualify in SSB day 01- Screening TestReporting day.

Secret trick to qualify in SSB day 01- Screening TestReporting day.

Here’s a practical and honest breakdown of how to crack the SSB Screening Test on Day 01 (also called Stage 1 or the Reporting Day) with secret yet effective tips that many candidates overlook:

SSB Day 01: Overview (Screening Test)

The Screening Test is conducted on the reporting day and includes:

1. Officer Intelligence Rating (OIR) Test

2. Picture Perception & Description Test (PPDT)

Only those who clear both OIR and PPDT are screened in for further days. Roughly 60–70% are screened out on Day 1.

“Secret” Tricks to Qualify on Day 01 (OIR + PPDT)

1. OIR Test – Intelligence Matters

This test contains verbal and non-verbal reasoning questions (e.g., odd one out, coding-decoding, patterns).

Secret Tips:

• Accuracy > Attempting more: It’s not about solving all, but solving correctly.

• Time management: You get 17–20 minutes per set; don’t stick to one question.

• Prep Source: Solve books like RS Aggarwal, Lucent Reasoning, or SBB Publication OIR practice sets.

2. PPDT – Picture Perception & Description Test

This is the real eliminator. You’re shown a hazy picture for 30 seconds and must:

1. Write a story (within 4 minutes)

2. Narrate it confidently (1 minute)

3. Participate in a group discussion

Secret Tips for PPDT:

Story Writing (within 4 mins):

• Write positive, logical stories. Show problem-solving, leadership, and optimism.

• Use clear handwriting and structured format:

  • Character (Name, Age, Gender)

  • Mood of character

  • What led to the situation?

  • What action is taken?

  • What was the result?

Pro Tip: Always prepare 8–10 common story themes in advance (helping old person, flood rescue, exam stress, sports victory, etc.)

Narration:

• Speak confidently, even if your story isn’t perfect.

• Smile and make eye contact.

• Avoid filler words (“umm”, “like”, “you know”).

Example Starting Line:
“Good morning, gentlemen. The picture I saw shows a young boy around 18 years old looking concerned. Based on the situation, my story is…”

Group Discussion:

• Don’t shout or argue. Be logical, assertive but calm.

• Speak 2–3 times meaningfully.

• Support others’ points if good; be a team player, not a solo debater.

Other Screening Day Tips:

Success Formula:

PPDT + Narration + Group Discussion = True Screening Key

OIR helps, but PPDT performance + Officer-like qualities (OLQs) get you through.

Final Takeaway:

“It’s not just about having a story. It’s about showing the story of a future leader.”

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