Question 1: What is exactly seen in Stories we write at SSB? Should we write a realistic story or try to impress the accessor?

Answer: Stories should be simple, straight, logical and full of actions. Even writing 6-7 lines will do. But more importance to be given to actions and each action must be filled with as many OLQs as you can. Don’t try to impress the assessor by writing in the end that “Rahul was given bravery award for his work” or “Rahul was very intelligent from starting only”. This doesn’t help. Psychologists aren’t publishers of novels. Rather they take the last intention of your words. And through each sentence, take out you from YOU. More you try to cover up your stories by writing “Tareefs”, more he will be disinterested and more you do actions, the more psychologist will be automatically impressed.

Question 2: How can I train myself in SSB (Story Writing)? Day to day practice or any schedule?

Answer: To practice story writing, assume one story at a time and write as many actions you can in a notebook. Till now don’t make a story. Just write what you can do to SOLVE the problem. You may write 20 points or more. Imagine yourself to be DSP, SDM of the story and dive deep into the picture. Take the problem as your own problem. Only then you can write real and logical stories. You may take tests at home by setting timer of 3 minutes (not 4 minutes), because if you could write here at home in 3 mins, there 4 mins will be boon for you. Same stands for WAT and SRT. Think of situations worst for SRT and think what you can do! A person showing knife and telling you to get off the car leaving your luggage? Well, scream “TRUCK AHEAD”, divert his attention, bash his head on steering, and get him to police station! How did I manage to solve this? Well by thinking! So think a lot! 

Question 3: How to develop good psychology so that any story becomes a piece of cake for me?

Answer: For good psychology development, think that you are friends with everyone. Whenever you do any task, you do in team work. You are not an island. Rather, you are someone who takes initiative. Give reasons for task done! You are the hero! Feel this from within. You can do anything possible in this world. Just expand your consciousness. Even when the current mind says while making story “Nahi ho paayega”, challenge your current thoughts and come out of the shell. Your stories will improve.

Question 4: I am conference out for 9 times. I really cannot find where I am lagging. I took multiple guidance in TAT, WAT. But still failing. Please help me. I want to prepare from scratch for upcoming attempt (last attempt!)

Answer: The last attempt of yours should be FREE. Don’t be too tensed and desperate to crack it. Take it lightly. But prepare well. Make a flow chart of the possible questions that interviewing officer can ask. Also, improve your stories. Be your own psychologist. And find out from each sentence what qualities are coming. Never assume any character weak anywhere. Even when SRT comes like you and your sister are surrounded by men with gun and molesting, THEN FIGHT TOGETHER. Don’t make your sister run away! She is as brave as you are! Put good vibes to the officers. Think that they want to take you. So be easy! If in desperation, you say things which shouldn’t have been told, then its of no use. The IO knows that you WANT to join forces. Just be a good boy. Take things easy. Think that they are for your own benefit. Keep on improving. Believe that you can do it.

Question 5: What is the best approach for WAT in SSB interview and is it necessary to include the word in the sentence formed?

Answer: Its better to include the word in WAT because that shows your mind having confidence that in 15 seconds you can write the sentence with that word. But still, even if you don’t write that word somewhere, its okay! Because its’ not sentence making competition but rather “INTENTIONS” through these words. Analyse sentences when you write sentences and THINK whether it is giving you OLQs or not! Sentences like “dogs bite each other”, has nothing to do with you! So, be a problem solver in WAT. Fight every word. DARK? Cannot you think of light dispelling darkness as a sentence? This shows confidence, determination.
Question 6: How are the responses of the WAT analyzed in SSB?

Answer: WATs are like tasting a cake. Your stories are like cakes. But if they are really good will be told by test i.e. by confirming it. The stories look beautiful, but maybe you have copied, so WAT will tell the inside of you. Suppose in a story, you are making friends, but in WAT you write “I have no friends” or “Friends are of no use”, then there is an issue with your own psychology! So, bring coherence between stories, WAT and SRT.

Question 7: What should never be done in TAT and WAT?

Answer: In TAT, never make your character do normal things like celebrating birthdays (which even a common man can do). Never do your “tareefs”, rather show your actions and let psychologist take out good things. In TAT, complete your stories. Without Planning, don’t move an inch in stories. Be full of will. Never make stories in which only the character is doing everything and not working in team-spirit. Coming to WAT, never fall in pits of negative words like if the word depression is given, never write “In depression I cannot think”. This shows your weak mind. So come out of the negative word and tell the psychologist HOW to get out of depression by writing “running/deep breath/yoga removes depression”. In WAT, never ever leave a word blank! 

Question 8: What was your daily routine when you were preparing for the SSB? What should I do, in order to get through in the 1st attempt?

Answer: Daily routine will depend from person to person, but as a whole, you should read newspaper, cut articles, prepare lectures, play outdoor games, be fit! Have good vibes for everyone (this will help you to make good stories). Try to plan for tomorrow before sleeping. Organize your room. Help your parents! Don’t hold grudges against anyone otherwise it will be reflected in stories and interview like “Sir! My colony people are very bad, you don’t know”. Thus, have a good positive attitude. Take SSB as life.

Question 9: SSB Lecturette Strategy and Few tips

Answer: Prepare tough topics in advance for lectures because easy topics you can automatically speak. Take holistic view of topics. Like Topic of India-China relations, talk about present scenario, way ahead, history, wars fought, diplomatic meet, trade etc. Don’t leave any aspect. This will show your mind’s capability to look out for things! In lecture divide the topic first and under each topic, deliver the lecture. Also, tell the reason why you choosing a particular topic. Take any slip from GTO’s desk. Don’t do inky-ponky. This will be childish! Be confident. Don’t be in hurry but finish all the divided topics in time.