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Officer Like Qualities (OLQs) sought in SSB develop in routine life over a pe-

riod of time. Trying to memorise the 15 OLQs, and then understanding their

definition and assessment is a task best left to assessors. Understanding the

assessment techniques by candidates is a mere wastage of time as it is a

complex task that is not required of them.

A candidate should be aware of being assessed as adequate in the following

qualities: reasoning & organising ability, communication skills, sociability,

leadership, will power & determination. What aspirants should understand is

that an average candidate getting selected would have in his/her career

done the following:

• Studied sincerely & understood what was taught well.

• Played some games, and done some physical fitness exercises.

• Have led a reasonably organised life. Have been involved in organising

some events at home or school/college & hence would have the ability to

organise an event, if required.

• Would have had some friends at school/college & good relations with fam-

ily members. He/she would have been helpful in social relations & would

respect & regard others.

• Would have been involved in some leadership role like house captain,

team captain, prefect, etc & developed abilities to positively influence a

group & work effectively as a leader, as a subordinate and a team member.

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