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Section 1 - Screening Tests 5

Intelligence Tests (Verbal)

Introduction

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Normally, SSBs call around 300 candidates per batch of which around 1/3 report for testing. The
entire lot is put through Stage 1 testing which comprises of Intelligence Tests (Verbal and Non-
Verbal) followed by 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 will vary. You will usually find questions on all of the following:

Spelling

Grammar

Sentence Completion

Analogies

Word Groups

Instruction

Critical Reasoning

Verbal Deductions

Examples of each of the above categories are provided as illustrations and thereafter some sample

tests are provided with answers for practice.