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TheCandidatesarecalledthroughCallLetterstoappearin5daysTestsatSSB

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4CategoriesofTests:

2011(2)

1.ScreeningTest
2.PsychologicalTest
3.GroupTestingOfficers(GTO)Test
4.Interview
ScreeningTest(FirstDay)

May(2)
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After the individual has filled in certain Forms and also the Bio Data forms
known as Personal Information Questionnaire (PIQ), the candidates will
undergotwotypesoftestsasunder.
1. Verbal and NonVerbal Tests INTELLIGENCE TEST as in Preliminary or
Initialselection.

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Note:
Once the Screening Test is over, the results are declared within 1530
MINUTESofthecompletionofthetest.Thosewhoclearthetestarerequired
tostaybackforthenext4daysandtheremainingpersonsaredroppedback
attheRailwayStationfortheirreturnjourney.
PsychologicalTest(Secondday)
Thesetestsareinfourpartsasunder:
ThematicApperceptionTest(TAT)CommonlyknownasPictureStory
writing.
WordAssociationTest(WAT)
SituationReactionTest(SRT)
SelfDescriptionTest(SD)
GroupTestingOfficers(GTO)Test(ThirdandFourthday)
Thefollowingtestsareconductedinthiscaregory:
Groupdiscussion
GroupPlanningExercise(sometimesknownasMilitaryPlanning
Exercise)
ProgressiveGroupTasks
HalfGroupTasks
IndividualObstacles
CommandTask
FinalGroupTask
Interview:(Heldduringafternoon/eveninghourson2nd/3rd/4thday).
Note:Briefdetailsofthesetestswillbecoveredsubsequently.
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BoardMeeting(Fifthday)
The candidates are required to appear before the complete Board of
Examiners comprising of President, Dy President, all the psychologists, all
the GTOs and Technical Officer. After the Board Meeting is over, the final
resultisdeclaredwithinanhour.
Selected candidates are required to stay back for their medical examination
(takesabout3to5days)intheMilitaryHospitalnearbyoratadifferentplace
and the remaining candidates are dropped at the Railway Station for their
returnjourney.
NOTE: RECOMMENDED & NOT RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES ARE NOT
PROVIDED THEIR LETTERS @ ISSB BUT SEND TO THE CANDIDATES
RESPECTIVERESIDENTIALADRESSES.EXCEPTEXCEPTIONALCASES.

PSYCHOLOGICALTESTS
YourHandwritingisthemirrortojudgeyourquality.Writeneatlyandlegibly.Sincethesetests
aredesignedtocalculateyourIQ,tryandcomplete,asmanyquestionsaspossiblebutatthe
same time, do not do so without thinking sufficiently. Even75% of the questions answered
correctly will see you thorough. Since every test is corelated, be positive in what you
write.Your pen picture should tally with your thoughts pen down.Since you are being
compared with all other candidates your best performance will take you to your ultimate
Goal.
WATWordAssociationTest:Writethefirstpositivethoughtthatcomestoyourmind.Time
givenis15secondstowrite.Thesentenceneednotbegrammaticallycorrectortheword
usedjusttowriteasentence.RememberthisisnotaMakeasentencetypeexam.Thisis
designedtotestyourinnerthoughts.Sobecarefulinwhateveryouwrite.
SRT(SituationalReactionTest)thetestscontaindaytodaypracticalincidentsthatyou
willbefacinginyourreallife.Writewhatactionsyou,Willbetakingincaseyouareinthose
situations.Therearenorightorwronganswersbestapproachistowriteapositiveyeta
goodcitizenwilldo.HereyourqualitiessuchasCourage,helpingattitude,empathy,
responsibility,socialinteraction,boldness,honestyetcaretested.Writedowntheanswerson
asheetofpapersothatyoucancomparethesamewithsomesuggestions.(Nevercopythe
suggestionsforitmightleadyoutowrongconclusions)
PleasetakethePracticetest.

Thematic
TheThematicStorywritingwillbe12inall.11ofthemarehavingsomepictureandonedoes
nothaveany.Youwillgetabout3minutesforeachstory.Donotwritestereotypestories.Try
differentthemefordifferentstories.RememberyouaretheHerotheaimshouldbetobring
outleadershipqualitiesoftheherothroughthesestories.
TheQualitiesthatyouaretoprojectthroughyourstoriesare:
ALTERTNESS,AVAILABLITYFORTASKS
GOODBEHAVIOUR
CONSIDERATION
COURGE
DETERMIANTION
DICISIONMAKING
ENDURANCEANDENTHUSIASM
FAIRNESS,FLEXIBILITY
HONSETY,HARDWORK
INTEGRITY
LOYALTY,LEADERSHIP.
MANNERS
PERSEVERANCE,PATRIOTISM
RESOURCEFULNESS
STRAIGHTFORWARDNESS
SMARTNESS
SUPPORTIVENESS
TACT,TRUTHFULLNESS
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OnlyduringtheperceptiontestyouarerequiredtogiveTheage,sex,mood,andnumberof
groupofthepersonsyouseeinthepicture.Yourstoryshouldsuchthatitsuitsthepictureyet
tellsThepastisthatwhatledtothissituationWhatishappeninginthepicture?Whatwill
happeninthefuture?

SELFAPPRAISAL
Everycandidatewillbeaskedtowriteaslfappraisalduringthepsychologicaltest.Thiswill
bethelastpartofthePsychologicaltest.Theaimofthisistomakeyoucommitaboutyour
selfregardingyourknowledgeaboutyourself.
Theusualheadingsunderwhichyouwillbeaskedtogiveouttheappraisalis:
a)Whatisyoupersonalopinionaboutyourself?
b)Whatdoesyourparentsthinkofyou?
c)Whatdoesyourbestfriendthinkaboutyou?
d)Whatdoesyourworstenemythinkofyou?
e)Whatdoesyourteacherthinkofyou?
f)Whatareyourstrongpoints?
g)Whatareyourweakpoints?
h)Whatarethequalitiesyouwouldliketodevelop?
Tips:Gosystematic.Suggestedheadings:
i)Aboutyourparentsandplaceofbirthandfamilybackground
ii)PhysicalAttributes
iv)SocialContacts
v)Education
vi)Extracurricularactivities,achievements
vii)Youraimsandgoals.Bothshorttermandlongterm
viii)Religion
AnexampleofSelfAppraisal
Aboutparentsandplaceofbirth:IwasbornandbroughtupatCoimbatore,anurban
townshipinthewesternpartofTamilNadu.Myparentsaremoderatelyeducated.Webelong
toamiddleclassfamily.Myfatherisabusinessmanandmotherisahousewife.Ihavean
elderbrotherwhoisworkingasasoftwareengineerinPUNE.
PhysicalAspects:IamMediumbuilt,and5feet8inchestall.AsIusedtotakepartinsports
eventsandamusedtoregularexerciseIamphysicallyfit.Idonotremembertohavetaken
illexceptforsomeminorailments.IgoforJoggingeverymorningbeforeIstartmystudies.
Eveningonehourofsportsactivitykeepsmeinshape.
SocialContacts:Ihaveanumberofgoodfriends.TheyhaveconfidenceinmeandIaman
extrovertbynature.Wetakepartinthecollegefunctions.Noneofourvacationswithoutour
trekkingtripstolocalhillocksandfaroffvillagesaroundCoimbatore.Iliketomixaround
makefriends.WedoorganizeBlooddonation/healthcheckupcampsandholdchildren
entertainmentfunctionsduringAug15everyyearinourneighborhood.
Education:Ididmyinitialschoolingat_________.Iwasgroomedbymyparentstopay
attentiontowardsmystudies,sportsandwasencouragedtotakepartinschoolcultural
activities.Asaresultofmyfather'sencouragement,Iusedtotakep[artinschool
debate/quizcompetition.Ialwayslikesomechallengesfrommyclassmates,whetheritis
studiesorsports.Ihavealwaysscoredgoodmarksandstoodwithinthefirstthreeranksin
theclass.IhavewonprizesforElocution,sportsevents.Iamnowdoingmyfinalsemesterin
BEElectronicsatPSGEngineeringCollege.Igotadmissionafteratoughentrance
examination,inwhichIscored285outof300marks.MyambitionistobecomeanOfficerin
theIndianAirForceinTechnicalBranch.
Extracurricularactivities:Sightseeingandtrekkinghasalwaysbeenmypassion.Iama
memberofmycollegeseniorwingofNCC.IamanUnderOfficerandrepresentedthecollege
andtookpartintheRepublicdayparadeheldatNewDelhiduring26Jan2002.
Aspermyhobby,Icollecthandicraftitemsmadebyvillagers.TilldateIhavevisited11
VillagesinthetribalareaofCoimbatore,andcollectedabout14items.Ihelpmyparentsto
lookafterourdailyhouseholdworkandtaketimetohelpmymothertocleanupthehouse,
afewhoursonSundays.Ikeepadailyjournal,whichhelpsmetowritearticlesformy
collegemagazinekeepa"DOITTODAYList"onmycomputer,whichhelpmetoorganizemy
dayandallotheractivities.TheInternetbrowsingisyetanotherhobbyofmine.Iuseitto
communicatewithmfriendsaswellreadaboutmysubjectmatter.
Achievements:WhileatSchoolIhadwonprizesinElocution,debateandessaywriting.
IhavetakenpartinEnglish,HindiandTamilElocutions.Iwastheschoolathleticschampion
forthreecontinuousyearsfrom19972000.RepresentedCollegeatNCCRepublicDaycamp
intheyear2002,andLeadershipcourseatMtPachmariI2001.
AdjustedasbestathleteincollegeintheYear2001.Ihavebeenselectedtorepresentthe
university,forpresentingmypaperand"Roboticsinspacemission."
Religion:Itreatallreligionasequal.IhavefriendsfromallreligionsIattendtheirreligious
functions.IbelieveinthefactGodisone,inwhicheverformhemaybeworshiped.Ihavea
learnedtogivetolerancetoallreligionsfrommymother,whotoohaskepttheimagesof
godsofallreligionsinourprayersroom.

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INDIVIDUAL&GROUPTASKS
BycarefullyfollowingthesuggestionsyouwillbeabletoProjectyourOLQ(OfficerLike
Qualities)totheselectorsattheServices
SelectionBoard.
Remembertobenaturalandcalm,beyourself,doyourbest,puttheinterestofthegroup
beforeyourown,andalwaysbealert.Bybeingyourselfyourqualitiesareeasilyseenbythe
selectors.Alltheselectorsarewelltrained,sopleasedonotuseanyunfairmeansarebluff.
WhatdotheyjudgeatSSBinGroupTasks?
A)AssessmentofCandidate'sParticipationwithintheformulatedRules
B)PlanningandIntelligentAssessmentofthesituation
C)InidividualQualityincontexttotheGroup
D)AssumingcontrolofaGrouptoexecuteatask
E)Assesstheproblemfromdifferentangles
F)AssignresponsibilitytoTeammates
G)AbilitytorealisethePotentialofGroupMembers
H)Capacitytomotivateothers
I)Alertness
J)CreativeThinking
K)PuttingtheGroupbeforetheSelf
L)HelpingTendency
M)OriginalityofThought
N)QuickDecisionMaking
O)CooperationwithOthers
P)GroupIntegration
Q)PlanningandExecution
R)LeadershipInitiative
Confidential

PERSONALINFORMATIONQUESTIONNAIRE
1.SelectionBoard(No&Place)BatchNoChestNoUPSCRollNo
2.NameinCAPITALSasinapplicationform
3.Father'sName
4.(a)Placeofmaximumresidence
(b)PresentAddress(WithApproximate
populationoftheCity/town/village)
(c)PermanentAddress(WithApproximate
populationoftheCity/town/village)
(WhetherDistrictHQorNot)
5.Fillinthedetailsbelow:
State&DistrictReligionWhetherSC/STMotherTongueDateofBirth
Married/Single/Widowed
6.(a)ParentsAliveYes/No
(b)IfnotaliveyourageatthetimeofFather's/Mother'sDeath
(c)Parents/GuardiansOccupation/Income(Asapplicable)
ParticularsEducationOccupationIncomeperMonth
Father
Mother
Guardian
Noofbrothers
Noofsisters
Yourrankingamongstyourbrotherandsister
7.EducationalRecord(Commencingfrommatriculation/EquivalentExamination):
S.NoQualificationAcquiredNameofInstituteYearDivision&Marks%MediumofInstruction
Boarder/DayScholarOutStandingAchievementifany
a)Matric/HigherSecondary
b)10+2
c)B.A/B.Sc/B.Com
d)Professional
8.Age(Year&Months)/Height(inMetre)Weight(inKilograms)
10
(a)N.C.CTraining_________________________________________Yes/No
(b)TotalTraining(ifYes)(Givedetailsbelow)
TotalTrainingWingDivisionCertificateObtained
11.a)ParticipationinGames&Sports
Games/SportsPeriodorDurationofParticipationRepresentedSchool/College/University
OutstandingAchievement,ifany
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c)ParticipationinExtracurricularactivities:
NameoftheactivitygroupDurationofParticipationOutstandingachievementifany
d)Positionofresponsibility/OfficesheldinNCC/Scouting
Sportsteam/Extracurriculargroupandotherfields:
12.
(a)NatureofCommission
(b)ChoiceofService
13.Numberifchancesavailedforcommissioninallthreeservices
14.Detailsoflastinterview,ifany(AirForce/Navy/ArmySelectionBoard)
S.NoTypeofEntryPlaceandISSBNoDateBatchandChestNoRecommended/Not
Recommended

WHAT,YOUFOLLOW?
Followthesuggestionstogetcleartheinterviews,Youranswerscomeunder
theCandidatesReactionandtherightwayofansweringcomesunderSuggestion
1.WAR
Candidatesreactions:a)Peaceovercomeswar
b)Warisdestruction
c)Ihatewar
d)Warmeansbloodshed
Suggestion:LovePeace,butbepreparedforwar
2.PEACE
Candidate:a)Everyonelovespeace(Acceptable)
b)Ilovepeace
c)PeacebringsProgress(VeryGood)
3.WORK
Candidate:a)workisworship
b)Hardworkpays(Acceptable)
c)Hardworkleadstosuccess(VeryGood)
d)Workwhileyouworkplaywhileyouplay(Avoidusingproverbs)
4.DEFEAT
Candidatea)Defeattheenemy
b)Defeatthedefeat
c)Defeatdontgetupset
d)Dontgetdepressedbydefeats(Acceptable)
Suggestion:a)Defeatteachesuslessons.
b)Analysecausesofdefeattosucceed
5.COUNTRY
Candidate:a)ILovemyCountry(Good)
b)ServingourcountryisNobel(Acceptable)
c)Itsourdutytosafeguardourcountry(A)
d)Countryfirstselfnext
6.HOMESuggestion:.HometeachesusManners
7.LUCK,8.GHOST,9.TRUST,10.COMPANY,11.PLAYGROUND,12.CHARACTER,13.SPORTS,14.SAD,
15.WORRY,16.SUCCESS,17.GARDEN,18.ARMY,19.MUSIC,,20.WAR,21.HEALTH,22.CUSTOM,
23.AFFECTION24.FORTUNE,25.FAULT,26.SNAKE,27.HELP,28.CO0PERATE,29.RESPONSIBLE,
30.WITHDRAW,31.TIRED,32.RISK,33.BOAT,34.STEP,35.FIGHT,36.PROBLEM,37.MACHINE
,38.LEAD,39.SYSTEM,40.AFRAID,41.SERIOUS,42.SAVE,43.JUMP,44.DIFFER,45.PROTECT,
46.SISTER,47.ATOM,,48.SOCIETY,49.ATTACK,50.ENEMY,51.FRIEND,52.MONEY,53.WEALTH,
54.POOR,55.EXERCISE,56.RUN,57.CONFLICT,58.PRINCIPAL,59.EXPERIENCE,60.AIM
7.Luckplushardworkleadstosuccess
8.GhoststoriesarefamousinEngland
9.Alwaystrustyourleader
10.Enjoygoodcompanyoffriends
11.Playgroundteachesusmanylessons
12.Characterisavirtue
13.Apartfromstudiesinvolveinsports
14.Happinessovercomessadness
15.Dontworryaboutfailures
16.successisthefruitofhardwork
17.Mygardenhasmanykindsofflowers
18.Indianarmyisknownforitspatriotism
19.Musiccancurediseases
20.Indiawonthekargilwar
21.Joggingkeepsusingoodhealth
22.Itsourcustomtorespectelders
23.Ihavegreataffectiontowardsmyparents
24.Fortuneandhardworkmakesonesucceed
25.Engineersarecapableofrectifyingfaults
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27.ALwayshelpothers
28.Cooperatewithyourneighbours
29.Iamaresponsibleperson
30.YesterdayIwithdrewmysavingstohelpthepoor
31.Whenintrestedinworkonefeelsseldomtired
32.Soldiersrisktheirlifefortheirmotherland
33.Boatsareusedtocrossdangerousrivers
34.Failureissteepingstoneforsuccess
35.Fightforanoblecause
36.Everyproblemhasasolution
37.Machineisbackboneofindustry.
38.Leadersalwaysleads
39.Educationsysteminindiaisgood
40.Dontbeafraidofobstacles
41.Takethingsseriouslyandwork
42.Childwassavedwhenhewasdrownedintheriver
43.Analysethesituationandjumpintoaction
44.Opinionsalwaysdiffer
45.Exerciseprotectsusfromdiseases

StoryWritingTips
Thematicwritingisgiventojudgeyourimaginationandpositivethoughts.
Whenyoustartwritingthestoryremeberthefollowing:
ThestoryshouldhaveaPast
thepresent(i.ewhatishappeninginthescene)
TheFuture.
Inthestorythehero/heroienmaybeseen/orimagined
theheroshouldbringouthisgoodquality.iethatanyoneofthe15OLQalreadytoldtoyou
in
thisSSBHandbbok
Thestoryshouldbeabout12to15sentences
3forPast
6forPresent
3forfuture
Inthepictureno1.
Mr.Ramwasanhardworkingandintelligentyoungman.
Hisaimwastobecomeacollector,hestartedhispreparationfromhisfinalyearatthe
college.
Inthepictureweseehimpreparingfortheforthcomingprelim.
Beingamaticulasandastudentofforsight,hehadcollectedthematerialsforthetest.His
hardworklanddidicationhadpaidhim.Hepassedtheexamwithflyingcolours
Hecontinuedhishardworkintheacademytoo,andhepassedoutasthebestIASofficerin
hiscourse.

DosandDonts@ISSB
Do:
1.Onarrivalintroduceyourselftothereceptionstaffandshowyourdocuments.
2.Makeasmanyfriendsaspossibleatthereceptioncenteritself.
3.Rememberyouarebeingjudgedbyyourownbatchmatesrightfromthewordgo.Behave
likeaperfectGentleman.
4.KeeparecordofalltheBiodata,foryouwillneedthistofillupyourarrivalinfoform.
5.Donotgiveanyfalsestatement.
6.Alwaysdressupneatlyandappearsmart.Beforeyouleaveyourroomspendaminutein
frontofthemirror.Aman/womanisjudgedbyothers,bywhathewearsandwhathe
speaks.
7.Attherailwaystationitselfbuyacityguideitwillhelpyoutoknowaboutthecityandits
placesofimportance,busroute,traintimingsetc.,
8.AlwaysaddressthegroupasGentlemen,orfriends.His/herchestnumberallottedbythe
board,shouldbeused.(DuringDiscussionandtestonly.)
9.KnoweachindlofyourgroupbynamehisqualificationthiswillhelpyouduringGTOs
Task.Tryandbecomepopularwiththem.
10.Takeinitiative,becooperative.Listentoothers.Asthetimeisatpremiumduring
discussions,speakup.Beboldandexpressyourselfclearlybebriefanddonotrepeatwhat
othershavesaid.Itisbettertospeakeitherfirstorsecond,sothatyouwillhavean
opportunitytoputforwardyourpoints.
11.DuringPsychologicaltests,Alwayswritepositivesentences/storyitshouldbringoutthe
officerlikequalities(ofwhichyouhavebeentaught.)
12.Duringinterviewifyoudonotknowanyanswerpolitelysay"IamsorrySir,Idon't
Know."
13.Becalm,coolandattentive.Smilewhileyouentertheinterviewingroomandalsosay

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thankyou,atthetimeofdeparture.Yourhandshakeshouldbefirm.
14.Theinterviewingofficerisaqualifiedgentleman,neverbluff,youwillgetcaughtandspoil
youchancesofsuccess.
15.Beconfident,rehearsesomefavoritequestions.
Don't:
1.Nolies/falsehoodplease.
2.Youhavenobadpointsexcepttooverworktogetperfectioninanytaskundertaken.
3.DonotWasteyourtimeunnecessarilyreadsomemagazines.
4.Don'tbetensetakeiteasy,alwaysthinkbeforeyouanswer.

GroupPlanning
YouareagroupofNinecollegestudents,allofyouwenttoRiverKasiforenjoyingaboat
ride.
Whileyouweregoingforboating,yousawaschoolbuscarryingchildrenforpicnicspotnear
theRiver.Whenyoustartedboatingdowntheriver,youyousawanHelicopterflyingvery
low
andcrashednearFort,whichwas2kmsawayfromyourlocation.Youalsonoticedthatthere
wasalotofhueandcryofsmallchildren,whogotstuckinthecablecarjustneartoyour
boating
site.TwoofyourfriendswhowenttoinvestigatetheHelicoptercrashreportedtoyoustating,
thatthePilotwasinjuredandabox,whichhewascarryingwastobedeliveredtoATCby
1500
hours,ifnotitwouldexplode.Thecableoperatorrushedtowardsyou,andrequestedyouto
helphim
outtorepairthecablecarandrescuethechildren.Oneofyourfriendstoldyouthathehad
lefthis
walletcontainingmoneyandimportantaddressinthenearbyteashop.Youwerealso
requiredtoreach
thecollegehosteltoattendthefunctionat1700hours.Thetimenowis1430hours.
Writeyouractionsanddiscussasuitablesolution.
Assumeresourcesavailableare
a)aJeep
b)trafficontheroad
c)PhoneatLocalHospitalwhichis6Kmsawayfromyourlocation.
d)Roadheadis2Kmsfromyou
e)Fortis4kmsawayfromyou

Aninterviewisafacetofacemeeting,especiallyforthepurposedofassessingthecandidate
forthejobappliedfor.Itaimsatevaluatingyouracademicknowledge,awarenessorcurrent
topics,communicationskills,theclarityofthoughtandexpressionandsenseofbalance,and
abilitytoextricateyoufromtrickysituation.
ISSB's:Oneofthemostfundamentalfactorsthatcontributetothesuccessfulinterviewisthe
time and quality of preparation made by. Normally the President/ Vice President of the
Services Selection Board will conduct the personal Interview. They are very senior Officer
fromtheArmedforces.Degreeofpreparednessforaninterviewhelpsreducetheuncertain
anxiety prior to the Interview.. The amount of effort you wish to put into preparation is
directly proportional to your out put at the interview. How to plan your preparation ?
Preparation develops Confidence and gears you for the anticipated grilling. Prepare the
following:
HowtoTackle?
WritedowninaneatandlegiblehandwritingthePIQformgiventoyou(Pleasecopyitdown
it is given in this CD). Try to put down everything in an orderly and crisp manner. Revise
yourBiodatathoroughly.Trytoformyourownquestionsbasedonit.Answerthemtoyour
full satisfaction. Check your BioDate for grammatical and spelling error. Remember
discerninginterviewerexpectsZeroerrorintheBioData.Tryandcollectasmuchinformation
abouttheCityinwhichyoulive,yourSchool,College,placeofinterviewandplacesyouhave
visited. Be sure regarding your hobbies. For example, if you have written reading as a
hobby,besureaboutwhatyouhavebeenreading.Interviewerexpectsaseriousreply.He
expects the names of the authors and then will ask questions based on their themes. A
serious reader will score over others who refer cheap detective, thriller novels. The logic
holds good for any other hobby you have mentioned in your PIQ.Be clear of your favorite
subjectandareaofyouinterestinthesubject,whichyouare/havespecialized.
Refresh your knowledge. Then interviewer might ask you a few technical questions.A well
groomed look gives an image of thoroughness and professional look.Your achievements
should be brought out in a systematic order as and when you are asked about it.Follow the
normaletiquettefortheinterview.,WaitfortheofficertospeakfirstListencarefullybefore
you speak. Take a few long breaths this will calm down your nerves, after listening to the
question carefully, clarify your doubts if any, before you answer the question.Think well
beforeyouanswer.Formorequestionswillfollowyouranswers.
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questionscarefully.Thinkwellbeforeyouanswer,elaborateyouranswersandtactfullytake
himontoyourstrongpoints.Donotoveremphasizethem.

Beveryclearinyourthoughtandexpression.Don'tspeakinalowvoice,beloudenoughso
that interviewer don't have to strain their ears.Be brief, brevity is the hallmark of a good
communicator. Answer all the questions in a sequence.If you don't know an answer be
Honest. The Interviewer will respect integrity and honesty.NEVER Exaggerate.Never boast
about anything including your achievements.Never enter into an argument with the
intervieweronanytopic.
MustKnowtheseStuffs:
1Therankstructureoftheforces
2Thecurrentevents
3Knowledgeaboutyourtown
4Yourprojects
5Whyyouwanttojointheforces?
6Whatwillyoudoincaseyoudonotgetselectedatselected?
7(thisistoseehowdeterminedyouareinachievingyouraim.)
8HaveaplanBincaseyouexhaustallthechancesthenyouwill
9Takeupjob.
10 When the interviewer asks you to organize a trekking event remember the following
pointsoranyothereventtheheadingunderwhichyoucancoverthepreparationsare:
11InitialPreparation
12Venue
13Event
14SpecificItemsneedfortheevent.
15Communication
16Ontheday
17Hospitality
18Budget
19Keepingthejournalandrecordingtheevent
20Aftertheevent
21MaintainproperEyecontactwiththepersonwhoasksyoutheQuestion.Thisshowsyour
Confidenceandhonesty.
22 Avoid using frequently words and phrases like" I mean", " You know", "well", "as such"
etc.
23Intheendyouwanttoasktheofficeranyquestionsplesedoso,ifnotthensopolitely"I
havenoquestionstoaskyousir."
24Lastbutnottheleast,BENATURAL.Whentheinterviewends.
IfofferedaHandshake,doso,ifnotjustsay,"Thankyouforthe
wonderful evening and put the chair back to its original position before leaving. Leave the
placewithawarmsmileandanodofhead.Closethedoorgentlyandleavetheroom.
YourAppearance..
Appearancemakestheman.Youshoulddressupfortheoccasion.Mostofthetimeyouwill
be asked to attend the Interview in the PT. Kit it is better for you to keep a small pocket
Comb and a neat and clean Handkerchief. Freshen up yourself before you set foot in the
interviewers room. Your warm smile, excellent etiquette and a firm handshake will be
startingpoint.Aswehave
broughtoutearlier,RAPIDFirequestionsaretheorderofthe.Itmeansyouwillbeaskedto
answeranumberofquestionsafterlisteningtothemjustonce.Pleaselistentothequestion
carefully. If you have not understood the question then ask for the clarification. Try and
answerthequestionsinthesamesequenceasputforthtoyou.Sincethedistancebetween
youandtheinterviewingofficerwouldbeabout6feet,youareexpectedtotalkinaloudand
clear voice. Take your time think and answer questions.DO NOT TELL A LIE. You will be
caught.
Interviewing Officers are usually hold the Rank of Colonel or its equivilant rank in the
Navy/Air Force.Here are some of the tips which you wil find it useful while facing the
Interviewingofficer:
a)Betidyandwelldressed.Wearsimpleclothesbutwillofittingclothes.DonotwearJewllery
b)Onenteringtheroomwishthepanelanddowhattheysay.
c)Donotgetoveranxious.Aminordegreeofnerveousnessisexpectedfromeveryone.
d)BeYourself
e)Bepoliteandusewordslike"Please","Sir",Donotsoundegoistic.
f)Benaturalandneverconveyextravagantideaslike"Iwoulddieformycountry"or"The
bestprofessionistheDefenceForces".
g) Do not lie or beat around the bush. If you are not sure of thre answer say that uyou do
notknow.Youarenotgoingtobepenalizedforsayit.
h)Bebrief,loudandclear.
i)ThemajorquestionslikeWhydoyouwanttojointheArmy/Navy/AirForce?.Thereareno
perfectanswertothisquestion.Whileansweringittrytoconvey4or5factssuchas:
i.DefenceservicesoffersaChallangetoayoungperson
ii.MeritisgivenduerecognitioninteForces.

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iii.Iwillgetanopportuniyttolearnandexpriencethelatesttechnologicalinventions.
iv.Ilikeanoutdoorliferatherthana10to5deskjob.
v.Iwillgetanopporunitytominglewithallsortsofpeopleandpersonsfromdifferentparts
ofthecountry.
vi.InmyopiniointheUniformedforcesoffersreasonablepayandperks
vii.OneofthemostrespectedprofessionsinIndianisthatofasoldier.
j)Betruthfulinstatingyourhobbies.bepreparedtoanswerquestionsaboutit.
k)Highlightyourachievementinsports,NCCandotherextracurricularactivites.
l)Currentaffairsbearegualrreaderofmagazinesandnewspaper.
m) When a situation is given to you think and answer be very specific and answer in the
mostpracticalway.
n)ThasnktheOfficerforhoistimebeforeyouleavetheroom.

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128PMALongCourse36th
MBBS/14thBDSisinProgress
ADVERTISEMENTFORREGULAR
COMMISSIONINPAKISTANARMY
THROUGH128PMALONGCOURSE
1.EligibilityConditions
a.Ageason01Nov2011
(1) IntermediateorEquivalent
(2)

1722
Years

GraduatesandServingPN/

1723 Relaxableforthreemonthsbothin

PAFPersonnel

Years upperandloweragelimitunderspecial

Graduateswith4years
(3) graduationprogramme(BS/
BA(Hon)/BBA)
(4) ServingArmySoldiers

1724

circumstances

Years
1725
Years

b.GenderMale

c.MaritalStatus

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Unmarried(MarriedservingpersonneloftheArmedForcesover20yearsofage
areeligible).

d.Nationality
CitizensofPakistananddomicileholdersofAzadKashmir/GilgitBaltistan.Upon
finalselectioncandidateswithdualnationalitytosurrendernationalitiesotherthan
Pakistani.

e.PhysicalStandards
(1) MinimumHeight 5'4"(162.5cm)
(2) Weight

AspertheBodyMassIndex

f.Education
(1)MarksFA/FSc.Minimum60percentmarksinFA/FScandequivalent.
(2)RelaxationofMarksFA/FSc.Minimum55percentmarksforthecandidates
withdomicileBalolchistan,FATA,GilgitBaltistan,DistrictKohistan,Chitral,Dir,
TehsilBalaKot(Kaghan,Naran)ofDistrictMansehrainKPK,Tharparkerand
TehsilUmerKotinSind,DistrictRajanpur,AreaofCholistanDesert,DrawerFort,
Salamsar,MojgarhandDingarhofPunjab,whohavebeenactuallystudyingin
sameareas.
(3)ServingArmySoldiers.50percentmarksinFA/FScandequivalent.
(4)GraduateCandidates.Candidateshavingminimum50%marksinintermediate
buthavingminimum60%marksandabovein(BA/BSc/BBA/BS)areeligible.
(5)HopeCertificate.CandidateswhohavepassedPart1ofIntermediate
Examinationwithminimum60%marksandhaveappeared/appearingin
SupplementaryofPartII/FinalExaminationcanalsoapplyonHopeCertificate
bytheHeadoftheinstitutions.
(6)VerificationofMarksSheet/Certificate.Candidatesnotissuedwith
certificatesorinpossessionofduplicate/revisedmarksheets/certificatesofMatric
/Intermediate/BA/BScMUSTgetaVerificationCertificatesignedby
Secretary/ControllerExaminationofconcernedBoard/University.
(7)Alevelcandidateswith3Cs(aggregate60%marks)areeligiblewithout
seekingequivalencecertificateasapplicableincaseofFA/FSc.

2.IneligibilityConditions
a."NotRecommended"twicebyISSB/GHQSelection&ReviewBoard
b.DeclaredmedicallyunfitbyMilitaryHospital/AppealMedicalBoard.
c.Enrolledcadetsandrecruitswithdrawn/resigned/discharged/dismissedfrom
ArmedForces(Army,Navy&AirForce)trainingacademies/institutionsonthe
groundsofdiscipline,character,medical,inefficiency,weakprofile,ordeclared
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unsuitable.
d.Anindividualdismissed/removedfromanyothergovernmentservice.
e.ConvictedbyaCourtofLawforanoffenceinvolvingmoralturpitude.

3.RegistrationandPreliminarySelectionProcedure
CandidatescaneitherregisterthroughInternetorbyvisitingArmySelectionand
RecruitmentCentres(AS&RCs).Followingprocedurewillbeadopted:
a.RegistrationThroughInternet
Acandidatecanregisteronwebsitewww.joinpakarmy.gov.pk.Dateandtimeof
testshallbeintimatedoninternetforwhichtheindividualshouldhaveanemail
account.Candidatewillreportonexactdateandtimegivenforpreliminaryteston
computerizedrollnoslip.Dateoncegivenwillnotbechanged.Candidateswill
alsobringalongalldocumentsmentionedinpara6andwillpayprospectusfeeon
thedayoftest.CandidatesMUSTattainworkingknowledgeofcomputeras
registrationandtestswillbeconductedoncomputers.

b.RegistrationatAS&RCs
ThecandidatesmayreportatnearestfollowingArmySelectionandRecruitment
Centres(AS&RCs)forregistration/allotmentofrollnoalongwithnecessary
documentsmentionedinpara6andtheprospectusfeeforcompletionof
registrationformalitiesfrom130Nov2010.Thecandidateswillbringthese
documentsonthedayoftestaswell.

c.ScheduleofRegistration/PreliminaryTests
RegistrationandPreliminaryTestswillbeheldasperfollowingschedule:

Registration

4April03May2011(InclSaturdays/Sundays)

Preliminary

13June04August2011(ExceptSaturdays/Sundays/Closed

Tests

Holidays)

d.PreliminarySelection
(1)Written/IntelligenceTests.Written/Intelligencetestswillbebasedonmultiple
choicequestionsfromEnglish,Maths,PakStudies,IslamiatandGeneral
Knowledge.Thecandidatesdeclaredsuccessfulinwrittentestwillundergo
physical/medicaltestsandinterviewsatAS&RCs.
(2)PhysicalTests.Thecandidatesmustqualifythefollowingphysicalstandards
atthetimeofpreliminaryselection:

(a) 1.6KmRun

8.5minutes

(b) PushUps

15repetitionsin2minutes

(c) SitUps

15repetitionsin2minutes

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(d) ChinUps

3repetitionsin2minutes

(e) DitchCrossing 7'.4"x7'.4"withadepthof4'

(3)Interview.CandidateswhoqualifywrittentestwillbeinterviewedatAS&RC
andshortlistedforISSBtest.
(4)SuccessfulcandidateswillreceivenoticeforISSBteststhroughwebsiteas
wellascallletter.

4.FurtherSelection
CandidateswhoareselectedbyAS&RCwillbecalledforISSBTestbyGHQ.
MedicalexaminationofISSBrecommendedcandidateswillbecarriedoutat
nearbyCMHs.ThefinalselectionwillbemadeatGHQonthebasisofcandidate's
overallperformance.

5.TrainingPeriodatPMA.2Years.

6.DocumentsRequiredatAS&RCs
a.Originalcertificate/detailedMarksSheetofMatric/FA/FSc/Equivalent.In
caseof"O"level/"A"level,submissionofEquivalenceCertificateissuedbyIBCC
ismandatory.
b.ComputerizedNationalIdentityCardfor18yearsandaboveorComputerized
Form"B"alongwithGuardian"sComputerizedNationalIdentityCard(Fatheror
Mother)forlessthan18yearsold.
c.Onesetofattestedphotocopiesofabovementioneddocuments.
d.6xColouredphotosdulyattested(frontandback)byPrincipal/Class1
GazettedOfficer.
e.Originalaswellasthreephotocopiesof"NOTRECOMMENDED"letterbyISSB
arealsorequiredfor"RepeaterCandidates".
Note:OldNationalIdentityCardandForm"B"willnotbeaccepted.

7.PAKISTANNATIONALSRESIDINGABROAD
EligiblecandidatesresidingabroadareexemptedfromPreliminarySelection.
However,DefenceAttacheswillascertaintheiroverallsuitability,physical
deformityandstammeringaspects.Thecandidatesareadvisedtoapproach
PakistaniEmbassies(Military/DefenceAttaches)inthecountrywhereresidingor
PersonnelAdministrationDirectoratePA3(a),GHQRawalpindi,forissuanceof
ApplicationForms.TheywillsubmittheirApplicationFormsalongwithconnected
documentsthroughPakistaniEmbassiesby10Jan2011.ApostalorderofRs.
100/andaBankDraftofRs.500/inthenameofDirectorPersonnel
Administration(Selection),PersonnelAdministrationDirectorate,GHQRawalpindi
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willbeattachedwiththeApplicationForm.PostaladdressinPakistanshouldalso
beindicatedintheApplicationFormssothatcallupnoticeforISSBTests/
Interviewsandfurthercorrespondencetoeligiblecandidatescanbemadeonthe
givenPakistaniaddress.Notravelingallowancewillbeadmissiblefortravelingto
andfromPakistan.

8.Websites
a.Forfurtherdetailsvisit:www.joinpakarmy.gov.pkOrnearestArmySelectionand
RecruitmentCentresatGilgit,Peshawar,Rawalpindi,Lahore,Multan,
Hyderabad,KarachiandQuetta.
b.Emailyourqueries:webmaster@joinpakarmy.gov.pk
c.ForISSBcallupnoticesvisit:www.issb.com.pk

JOINARMYMEDICALCOLLEGEFOR
36thMBBS/14thBDSANDGET
COMMISSIONINPAKISTANARMY
1.EligibilityConditions
a.Ageason01Nov2011
1721Yearsason1Nov2011(relaxablefor3monthsbothinupperandlower
agelimit).

b.GenderMale

c.MaritalStatus
Unmarried

d.Nationality
CitizensofPakistananddomicileholdersofAzadKashmir/GilgitBaltistan.Upon
finalselectioncandidateswithdualnationalitytosurrendernationalitiesotherthan
Pakistani.

e.PhysicalStandards
(1) MinimumHeight 5'4"(162.5cm)
(2) Weight

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f.Education
(1)FSc(Premedical)withminimum70%marksorAlevelpassedinBiology,
PhysicsandChemistrywithminimumgradeC.
(2)CandidatesfromBalochistan,Sind(DistrictTharparkar,OmarKot),Northern
Areas,AzadKashmirandFATAhavingdomicileandlocalcertificatescanapply
with65%marks.
(3)CandidatespossessingforeignqualificationssuchasOLevelandALevel
etcwillberequiredtoobtainEquivalenceCertificateandconversionofmarksfrom
InterBoardCommitteeofChairman(IBCC),MinistryofEducation,Islamabadand
attachitwithapplicationform.
(4)CandidateswhohavepassedFScPartIExaminationwithminimum70%
marksandappeared/areappearinginFScPartII/FinalExaminationcanalso
applyonHOPECertificatesbytheHeadoftheinstitutions.Suchcandidates
mustdepositanattestedcopyofFScPartIICertificate/MarkSheetstoPA
Directorate(PA3C)GHQRawalpindiwithin5daysofannouncementofresult,
otherwisetheirselectionwillnotbeprocessedfurther.

2.IneligibilityConditions
a."NotRecommended"twicebyISSB/GHQSelection&ReviewBoard
b.DeclaredmedicallyunfitbyMilitaryHospital/AppealMedicalBoard.
c.Enrolledcadetsandrecruitswithdrawn/resigned/discharged/dismissedfrom
ArmedForces(Army,Navy&AirForce)trainingacademies/institutionsonthe
groundsofdiscipline,character,medical,inefficiency,weakprofile,ordeclared
unsuitable.
d.Anindividualdismissed/removedfromanyothergovernmentservice.
e.ConvictedbyaCourtofLawforanoffenceinvolvingmoralturpitude.

3.RegistrationandPreliminarySelectionProcedure
CandidatescaneitherregisterthroughInternetorbyvisitingArmySelectionand
RecruitmentCentres(AS&RCs).Followingprocedurewillbeadopted:
a.RegistrationThroughInternet
Acandidatecanregisteronwebsitewww.joinpakarmy.gov.pk.Dateandtimeof
testshallbeintimatedoninternetforwhichtheindividualshouldhaveanemail
account.Candidatewillreportonexactdateandtimegivenforpreliminaryteston
computerizedrollnoslip.Dateoncegivenwillnotbechanged.Candidateswill
alsobringalongalldocumentsmentionedinpara6andwillpayprospectusfeeon
thedayoftest.CandidatesMUSTattainworkingknowledgeofcomputeras
registrationandtestswillbeconductedoncomputers.

b.RegistrationatAS&RCs
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ThecandidatesmayreportatnearestfollowingArmySelectionandRecruitment
Centres(AS&RCs)forregistration/allotmentofrollnoalongwithnecessary
documentsmentionedinpara6andtheprospectusfeeforcompletionof
registrationformalitiesfrom130Nov2010.Thecandidateswillbringthese
documentsonthedayoftestaswell.

c.ScheduleofRegistration/PreliminaryTests
RegistrationandPreliminaryTestswillbeheldasperfollowingschedule:

Registration

15Apr26May2011(InclSaturdays/Sundays)

PreliminaryTests 110Jun2011(ExceptSaturdays/Sundays/ClosedHolidays)

d.Written/IntelligenceTests.
Written/IntelligencetestswillbebasedonmultiplechoicequestionsfromEnglish,
Maths,PakStudies,IslamiatandGeneralKnowledge.Thecandidatesdeclared
successfulinwrittentestwillundergophysical/medicaltestsandinterviewsat
AS&RCs.
e.PhysicalTest
Thecandidatesmustqualifythefollowingphysicalstandardsatthetimeof
preliminaryselection:

(a) 1.6KmRun

8.5minutes

(b) PushUps

15repetitionsin2minutes

(c) SitUps

15repetitionsin2minutes

(d) ChinUps

3repetitionsin2minutes

(e) DitchCrossing 7'.4"x7'.4"withadepthof4'

f.PreliminaryMedicalTest
InitialmedicaltestatAS&RCs.

4.FurtherSelection
Shortlistedcandidateswillreceivenoticeforintelligence/personalitytestand
interviewsbytheGHQSelectionBoardatArmyMedicalCollege,Rawalpindi
throughwebsiteaswellascallupletter.Medicalexaminationofrecommended
candidateswillbecarriedoutatnearbyCMHs.Finalselectionwillbemadeat
GHQonthebasisofcandidatesoverallperformance.

5.Academic/MilitaryTraining
a.Academic
S/No Discipline

Duration

(1)

MBBSCourse 5yearsstudyatAMCollege

(2)

BDSCourse 4yearsstudyatAMCollege

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b.MilitaryTraining
22xWeeksBasicMilitaryTraining(BMT)atPMAKakulaftercompletionoffinal
professionalexamination.

6.DocumentsRequiredatAS&RCs
a.2xattestedphotocopyofMatriccertificate.IncaseofOLevel/ALevel,
submissionofEquivalencecertificateissuedbyIBCCismandatory.
b.2xattestedphotocopiesofComputerizedNationalIdentityCardorFormB
issuedbyNADRA.
c.2xattestedphotocopiesofFScPartI(PreMedical)detailsmarkscertificate
andHopecertificatefromPrincipalofcollegethatthecandidatewillgetminimum
70%marksinFScPartIIExamination.
d.4xattestedpassportsizephotographs.
e.CandidateswhohavealreadyclearedFScPartII(PreMedical)willproduce2x
attestedPhotocopiesofDetailMarksSheets(DMC).
f.CandidateswilldepositcrossedpostalordersofRs100.00infavourofDirector
GeneralPersonnelAdministration(DGPA),GHQRawalpindi.PayOrder/Bank
Draftwillnotbeaccepted.

7.Bond
FinallyselectedcandidateswillberequiredtosignabondtoservetheArmy
foraminimumperiodof13years.TheapplicabilityofBondwillcommenceon
completionofMBBS/BDSDegreeCourseatArmyMedicalCollege.

8.Websites
a.Forfurtherdetailsvisit:www.joinpakarmy.gov.pkOrnearestArmy
SelectionandRecruitmentCentresatGilgit,Peshawar,Rawalpindi,Lahore,
Multan,Hyderabad,KarachiandQuetta.
b.Emailyourqueries:webmaster@joinpakarmy.gov.pk
c.ForISSBcallupnoticesvisit:www.issb.com.pk
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