PPDT – Picture Perception and Discussion Test in SSB
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Wednesday, April 24, 2013
You can crack SSB Interview efficiently if you prepare properly in a way that equips you with abilities to tackle any kind of question thrown your way. In order to serve in the Indian navy and other armed forces you have to clear a two stage SSB (Service Selection Board) Interview.
The first stage consists of the initial screening test of the candidates and it has two parts in it – the intelligence test which tests your verbal and non-verbal skills and thepicture perception test and discussion test.
Clearing the screening test is very vital in your selection as, candidates who do not get screened in will be sent out on the same day and will not be able to participate in the rest of the tests. A PPDT test consists of two parts including story writing and group discussion. Here are PPDT essentials to prepare for ssb interview.
Story Writing
PPDT is a type of projection test which is one part of the initial screening test. In this test, candidates will be shown a picture that may be hazy or unclear, for a period of 30 seconds. The candidates have to observe the picture very keenly and note down all possible details of the characters in the picture through their story, in a sheet that will be given to them.
Candidates should provide the main theme of the story, the central character and describe it very clearly in a way the assessor will be able to associate it with. The list of parameters that have to be taken into account during the story writing are the number of characters, age, sex, the past, present and future of the character etc.
These parameters should always be clearly specified in your story during the SSB interview. You must endeavour to write positive stories. You must also try to identify your hero/heroine of the story.
Group Discussion
This part is the continuation of the former story writing where each individual has to discuss the story they have written with the other candidates. The group has to discuss among themselves and come up with a common story. The single picture can be perceived by many individuals in different ways with different background themes, but essentially toward the end they have to come up with a common story. The skills such as listening, communication, coordination with the group members, tolerance, patience, and leadership and initiation aspects of the candidate are assessed during this group discussion.
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