SSBDay 3
Progress: Day 3 of 5
Day 3 – GTO I & Interview
Evaluates teamwork, planning ability and your personal background through the first field tasks and individual interviews.
Practice GTO & PI
Visual Mind Map
SSB StageDay 3
Group Discussion I (International topic)
Group Discussion II (Social topic)
Group Planning Exercise
Progressive Group Task
Half Group Task
Group Obstacle Race / Snake Race
Lecturette
Personal Interview
Group & Individual Tasks
Group Discussion (GD)
Debate on current affair topics. Tests domain knowledge and social communication.
Group Planning Exercise (GPE)
Solving real-world crisis scenarios with limited time/resources. Tests prioritisation logic.
Progressive Group Task (PGT)
Outdoor obstacle course using helping materials (rope, plank). Tests teamwork.
Personal Interview (PI)
Deep interaction based on PIQ. Tests honesty, awareness and personal background.
OLQs Assessed
TeamworkPlanning AbilityLeadershipSocial AdaptabilityHonesty
Do's
- • Give logical and data-backed points in GD
- • Actually help the team carry weights in PGT
- • Be completely truthful in the interview
Don'ts
- • Shouting or aggression in GD
- • Staying passive or away from the team in field tasks
- • Bluffing or lying about your marks/achievements
GPE Solution Approach
The Golden Hierarchy:
- Prioritise Saving Life First
- Inform Authorities (Police/Hospital/Station Master)
- Divide Team based on complexity of tasks
- Manage time to reach the final meeting point