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Section 1 – Screening Tests

Intelligence Tests (Verbal)

Introduction

Normally, SSBs call around 300 candidates per batch, of which around one-
third report for testing. The entire lot is put through Stage 1 testing, which

comprises Intelligence Tests (Verbal and Non-Verbal) followed by a Picture
Perception and Discussion Test (PP&DT). The intelligence tests are similar

to IQ tests conducted in any admission/entrance exam and many of them are
available on the internet and in other IQ test books. Based on your
performance in these two tests, your Intelligence Rating is derived and this,

put together with your performance in the PP&DT, will decide your selection
for the second stage testing. To give you an idea of the same, a few sample
tests are given below with their solutions.

These tests usually involve grammar, verbal analogies, synonyms,

antonyms, etc. Because they depend on understanding the precise meaning of
words, idioms and the structure of the language, they require practice and

regular reading of newspapers and books. This test may contain anywhere
between 30 to 60 questions and, depending upon the number of questions and
their difficulty level, the time allowed to attempt it will vary. You will

usually find questions on all of the following:

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