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Ten Golden Tips to Top in SSB InterviewsTen Golden Tips to Top in SSB Interviews The Interview is intended to judge the mental caliber, attitude and outlook of the candidate along with his leadership qualities and character traits. Thus, it would be an assessment not merely of his Academic proficiency and intellectual qualities but also of his social traits and interest in current events. Some of the qualities to be judged can be listed as,
The Aim of the SSB Interviews: The IO (Interviewing Officer), at the SSB, tries to assess the leadership of Officer like qualities of the candidate by means of the direct or purposive conversation during the interview. He also tries to evaluate the training potentialities of the candidate. The questions at the interview will be so directed as the candidate may automatically emit enough light on his leadership ability in his answers. Two important Factors of the Interview which play a decisive role are the candidate's Knowledge and his power of Expression. He should be able to speak fluently and express him-self clearly, will score high marks. While answering the candidate should take the lead and cover as much as possible. In other words, simply saying "YES" or "NO" to a question will not suffice. The candidate should explain convincingly why he agrees or disagrees to a given proposition. He must logically and forcefully substantiate his views with valid arguments. At the SSB Interview they lay much emphasis on qualities or leadership and not merely on academic or textual knowledge. The candidate should therefore, know what the various qualities of leadership are, and how they could be highlighted by him during the interview. Leadership Qualities: The board takes note of the following qualities, when it tries to assess the leadership ability of the candidate, as the same have been generally accepted as leadership attributes:
b.)Power of Expression:
c) Personal Traits:
d) Organizing Ability: Clear Aim and Objective- Ambition and Goal in life. Planning - Working out what is to be done, when and how? Methodical and systematic Approach. Mobilization and utilization of resources. e) Character: Discipline, Loyalty, Integrity and moral values. Sincerity f) Health and Physical Stamina: Games and Sports- Indoor as Well as outdoor. Athletics, exercising, cycling, swimming trekking riding etc., Physical endurance and stamina. NCC or Scout training. Camp life experience g) Hobbies and Interests : Utilisation of leisure and spare time- Cinema, radio, reading books, journals, etc. Cultural activities- Social service. Fine arts drama, music, dancing etc., h) Dynamic Qualities: Self Confidence, Initiative and enterprise Drive, dash, push, motivation Courage, pluck guts, Promptness to take decision. Determination, perseverance. Judgement, industry, energy, effort, hard-work, active temperament. Power of Command. Resourcefulness. Spirit o adventure, willingness to take risks, enterprise. i) Psychological Factors: Positive thinking, confidence and determined approach. Optimistic, hopeful outlook. Sense of right and wrong. Absence of anti-social or negative qualities- e.g unreasonable fear, persecution complex, jealousy, inclination towards crimes, tendency to tell lies, selfishness, quarrelsome attitudes, irritable nature etc., j.) Social Qualities: Sense of responsibility. Adaptability, Co-operation, readiness to help. Tact, pleasing manners and poise. Preference to group life and activity. Considerations for feelings of others, practice what you preach. Persuasive ability. Good manners. Ability to influence others and get things done. l) His words should be audible to all the members (Some time there may be other officers with the IO) He must speak slowly , laying emphasis on his words were necessary. He should not sound monotonous by speaking in even pitch or in a dragging or mumbling voice. Instead his words should have life. He must raise his voice where emphasis is required. Be deliberately slow, so that he could be clearly heard and understood. The candidate Should speak with confidence, and should look into the eyes of the different Members in turn. First, understand the question put to him thoroughly. If he is not bale to hear clearly or follow the question properly, he can request the member asking the question to repeat it. All he has to say is " I beg your pardon, Sir", Or " Could you please repeat the question?" Ten Golden Tips to Top in SSB Interviews |
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