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My Target Service Selection Board (SSB)

o The GTO is not testing whether you can cross the obstacle alone. It is a group work and you

have to act as such. Show maximum team spirit and co-operation.
o It is for you to become the leader of the Group. An avenue for leadership is opened to you and

you must make use of it. Practical intelligence, dashing spirit, sociability, dominating nature and
of course your personal magnetism will make you the leader
o Most importantly, never look at the GTO while crossing the obstacles.
o Keep up your speed while crossing the obstacles .Race against time and finish the job at a

hurricane speed.
o Do not look fatigued. Crossing the obstacles should not make you tired .Look yourself fresh

.Show coolness. This shows that you are confident.
o PGT is a test where you can show your perseverance. If by trying an idea, you have not
succeeded, you may try another plan and negotiate the obstacle.

o Be gentle and polite while behaving with other group members.
o Always have a gentle smile at your face throughout the GTO Tasks which shows that you are
confident.

o Please keep the interest of the group above your own interest. It is always better to admit your
mistakes and never blame your group members for a shortcoming.
The GTO is testing the important OLQ’S in an officer and his eyes will be constantly observing every

candidates .Be yourself in the group tasks and show leadership qualities throughout the task and
your practical intelligence.

Half-Group Task [HGT]

Half Group Task also known as HGT is conducted after the PGT. HGT is similar to PGT, but
the difference is that the group is divided into two sets. I.e. if your group contains totally 10

persons, then it is divided into 5 of two groups. Like this the GTO will see the performance of the
candidates in close. The rules are same for this like PGT. It is also a leaderless exercise.

Rules of Half Group Task

Color Rule: The obstacles are painted in three colors namely

o White
o Black
o Red

Each one describes one rule.
o White: - Both the candidate and the helping materials can touch the obstacle at this region.

o Black: - Only the candidate can touch the obstacle in this region and not the helping
materials.