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My Target Service Selection Board (SSB)
DAY-1
Screening Test
Screening test also known as PPDT is conducted at SSB under day-1 testing to filter candidates for
stage-2 testing which happens for 5 days. Screening test is very crucial as it decides whether you
will stay or go back home. Some candidates say that they perform well during OIR (officers
intelligence Rating) and PPDT (picture perception and discussion test) but did not make it till stage-
2, so here we are providing best tips to excel in screening aka PPDT.
Stage-1 Testing
1. Screening: Screening process is to pick up some potential candidates from all those who have
reported for the particular entry. It consist of few activities like:
o Verbal and Non-verbal Test: Nothing hard, to be true, doesn't need any preparation too. But it
is always good to go well prepared, you can check some verbal. After this test you will get
some rest, and later proceed for PPDT.
