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My Target Service Selection Board (SSB)

1. Progressive Group Task: Here you have a good chance to project yourself as a leader only
if you do the things rightly. As a leader you are required to give ideas and not only give but
execute them practically. Leadership here doesn’t means that you have to keep dictating
your ideas and expecting people to follow you, you have to practically execute it. Now if you
don’t have ideas then help the idea which is being executed. Many times candidates fight for
the helping material, shout at each other, which is not expected out of a good leader. Thus in
PGT you can demonstrate leadership by giving logical and worthy ideas, helping practically,
when the group is struck without any idea then trying and thinking for a solution, being calm
and cool with your group mates. Remember NEVER SHOUT on your group mates. Divide
the work, assign work to your group mates.
2. Group Discussion: You can demonstrate your leadership in GD by speaking only relevant
points. Be receptive to others views as well and respect their views. If you disagree with
somebody’s points then mention it politely. It is a discussion and is expected to be carried out
in a gentlemanly and lady-like manner. Don’t speak when other are shouting on the top of
their voice. Remember quality takes over quantity, hence speak less but speak solid things.

3. Military Planning Exercise: Planning is very important part of services. A good leader is
responsible enough to take his group in the direction of solution. When you plan keep in mind
that none of your resources are idea, that you are following the rules etc. Don’t give foolish or
childlike plans.
4. Command Task: As a commander you get the golden opportunity to demonstrate
leadership. Never leave any resource ideal, i.e. keep a track that all your subordinates are
doing something. Give clear instructions to them, explain them your plan of action and take
care of your subordinates that they have a way to cross the bridge you made. Take risk go
ahead and show how the work is to be done.
5. Snake Race: In this keep motivating your group, help the weaker members to cross the
obstacle, pay attention to the rules and make sure your group follows it.
6. PIQ Form: Fill it very carefully, there is a section of ‘Position of responsibility held’. This
section is your leadership section. You must fill it nicely, and remember it for your interview.
7. Psychological Tests: Make stories where the hero is doing something worthwhile for the
society. The hero must have a purpose in life. In your SRT write the reactions which
demonstrate leadership.
8. Interview: Be clear and confident. Have you views and knowledge on aspects and express
them clearly.

As a leader you are expected to follow every rule and take care that your group mates are also
following. If any rule is violated then politely remind your group mate to correct his/her mistake.