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Section 2 – Psychological
Tests
Situation Reaction Test (SRT)
Introduction
In this test, certain situations are described and the candidate is asked to
respond to the same. No special intelligence or knowledge is required to
answer these questions. Through the responses, the personality of the person
is assessed. This is a test of common sense, reasoning ability and maturity.
One learns to act appropriately to situations by virtue of the experience one
gains in life.
How the test is conducted
60 situations will be given in a booklet and the candidates are required to
respond to these situations in writing. The responses are to be written in a
separate answer sheet. A total of 30 minutes is given for this test. Since the
time is very short, the candidates write whatever comes to their mind and that
is how their true personality emerges. To do well in this test, one has to
practice a lot. You may find that one situation is repeated in some other form.
Therefore, you have to be cautious not to contradict your earlier response.
Don’t write merely your reactions; write the full action in short.
