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My Target Service Selection Board (SSB)

 Concentrate on one thing at a time.
 Do not blame others when things go wrong.
 Show an interest in what other people say.
 Cultivate a sense of wit and humor.
 Be optimistic and cheerful.
 Have a good moral character.
 Try to avoid making others fell inferior.
 Have a good and friendly smile.
 Talk about things that interest others.
 Remain cool in adverse conditions.
 Be always vigilant.
 Have a good, well-built body.
 Cultivate a habit of congratulating others in their success.
 Always look fresh and cheerful.
 Cultivate self-control and humility.
 Have sympathy for others.
 Have will power and determination.
 Think twice before doing or saying anything.
 Have a wide store of knowledge.
 Have some commonsense and practical intelligence.
 Actively participate in the activities of the organization or school you belong to.
 Cultivate a habit of accepting your mistakes and shortcomings and try to rectify and correct
them.
 Be impartial-Should not have extreme views on any subject.
 Be good in your dress and tress.
 Have good professional knowledge and always try to be active.
 Should not be lethargic.
 Always try to be friendly with others.
 Cultivate a habit of initiating conversations with others.
 Be Bold and courageous to face every difficulties.
 Think positively.
 Walk erect, swinging your arms, and breathe deep.
 Try to improve your voice and make it pleasant.

Friends, try to practice these tips in life. This would bring a great change in your personality
and sociability. If you are able to implement all these tips, then friends, you will be mentally fit
for Defense forces.

Personality Traits for an Army Officer

Each job has certain content with that content there are certain qualities which if a person has better
will be successfully in that job. Personality has its own quality and job has its own requirements. If a
person has qualities which are compatible to the job he will certainly get recommended for the job.

Type of candidates in SSB

1. The candidates which possess required officer like quality and has brought up in the same
environment. These candidates easily crack ssb as they don’t need to work on their personality
traits.

2. The candidates who possess required officer like quality but has been brought up in the
surrounding which has suppressed the OLQ’s as overcome by negative OLQ’s due to bad
environment factors.