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designed in such a way in which you are asked to enter into the situational tests and performances are
bound to come and the evaluation of your personality starts. Then basic, confirmatory and final
conclusion is drawn that whether you are above the certain scale of parameter or not, let me quote the
statement of the SSB system :—
“The only difference between recommended and not recommended is that the recommended
candidates suit our requirements slightly in a better way. And once again remember that we are not
passing a judgement on your personality in general context, so there is no reason to feel dejected in case
you are not through. It was just one of the various avenues were available to you.
And those of you, who feel that you have missed by a narrow margin, can try again. But for that
you should do some serious introspection of your past performance and identify your areas of strengths
and weaknesses. And yes, you must enjoy doing your mistakes because if you don’t enjoy doing your
mistakes, you can’t rectify them.”
Answers leading to defence mechanism, intellectualism, impression
management etc.
President :—Gaurav, you got 75% in high school, 65% in Intermediate and 55% in your
graduation. What is the reason for the downfall of your academic graph ?
(a) Answer :—Sir, in the Intermediate, I participated in 100 and 200 meter race and represented
state. Again I Maintained my marks in graduation. Because of the busy sports schedule I lost my
interest in academics, even though if I could have worked hard, I would have got. Sir this was my fault.
Interpretation :—Here there is no defence mechanism, the candidate’s personality is transparent
as he has shown mark in another field and simultaneously has admitted his ignorance towards studies.
(b) How this answer will reveal defence mechanism
Answer : During intermediate my mother was suffering with chest pain, no one was in the family
to look after her except me and there was regular power cut, teacher did not complete the course sir, this
led to the decreasing of graph.
Interpretation :—This answer is a defence mechanism or impression management etc which will
allow I.O. for grilling. I.O. will grill like this : Gaurav, what was the frequency of your mother’s chest
pain, day hours power cut will not stop your studies, similarly in the night you could have studied in the
candle’s light. And for the incomplete course you should have gone to teacher’s house, or seniors or
libraries.
Interpretation :—This grilling will shut your mouth, lower your tone & confidence and deviate
your eye contact and depress facial index and finally it will lead to deterioration in another set of
answers.
(c) Other question’s & answers of defence mechanism or self defence :—In these set of answers
again :—
You are inviting the I.O. for Grilling—Example :
President :—You should have taken a letter from your principal with due recommendation of your
class teacher requesting the nearest college to enrol you in the N.C.C.
Interpretation :—Again you will keep mum having no explanation. Another set of responses
leading to impression management may invite a question mark or may mar your recommendation. For
the example : If you say, I had busy schedule of my academics for that your P.I.Q. is there which will
spell the percentages and the level. If you say, I got diverted myself with sports, extra and cocurricular
activities, again your PIQ is lying with him. Gaurav, please take my words. The I.O. is proficient in his
profession, has seen the life and has to find out your actual level and potential for that he has to bring all
ups and down on the table. Therefore, the testimony of being true, honest and natural bear ? this fact.
The only remedy is to confess honestly giving answer like this :—
Candidate :—Sir, I am responsible for not joining the N.C.C., for poor academics, again I am to be
blamed, as I wasted my time in watching movies, gossiping with friends, moving here and there. The
major loss I incurred while being in love with a neighbouring girl. These aforesaid misdeeds did not
allow me to make a mark in the field of sports and other activities. Now completely I had wasted three
years including the first year of my graduation.