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My Target Service Selection Board (SSB)

Aim of PGT

It is to test the practical ability and intelligence of a candidate in negotiating simple obstacles with a

group of persons within fixed time. It is a leaderless exercise. The GTO checks for three qualities
in PGT – ability to find out some quick solution using practical intelligence, secondly ability to make

constructive suggestions to influence the group and thirdly, ability of association with the group.

Each candidate’s leadership qualities, ability to carry on with his team, co-operation with team
members, planning ability and physical endurance is put to test in PGT.

PGT Rules:

o Group Rule: The entire group has to tackle the group obstacles before moving for the next
obstacle.

o The out of bounds area just as other Group tasks.
o Color Rule: Red is out of bound for both men and material, yellow color is out of bound for
material and white color is inbound for both.

Hints for Tackling PGT:

o Listen to the instructions of the GTO carefully.
o While the GTO is explaining the obstacle to the group, start planning in your mind.

o Must know how to make bridges with planks.
o Follow the out of bounds rule and Group rule strictly.
o If you have ample confidence that your plan works well, have the first opportunity to explain

your plan and put across your views firmly.
o If you have no idea of tackling the obstacle, be a faithful follower and if your group is caught in
an obstacle, make use of the Golden opportunity and explain a constructive plan to negotiate

the obstacle. Remember, never try to impose yourself to the group. Let the group be depended
on you.