GTO tips (Part 1)

 


During 5 day process of Service Selection Board SSB interview on day 3 and 4, nine GTO Tasks in SSB are conducted as test to check the candidate’s performance as an individual and as a team player. These nine tasks are



Group Discussion (GD)

Group tasks are conducted under the supervision of Group Testing Officer (GTO), the first task among these tasks is Group Discussion (GD), in this the group is provided with ssb gd topics and they candidates have to undergo in an informal friendly discussion based on the ssb gd topics.

Unlike the group discussion on first day under screening test here candidates don’t need to come on a common conclusion, based on the candidate’s personal thoughts about given ssb gd topics he/she is free to present disagreement till the end of discussion. Here candidates in the group are free to present their views either formally or informally. The most important thing that is noticed by GTO that every candidates are taking part in discussion actively and commenting something that is related with given ssb gd topics.

Tips to prepare for GTO Tasks in SSB: Group Discussion (GD)


  • Be an active listener in social network, it helps in gathering information.
  • Should have basic knowledge of current event happening around; use social networking sites to see trending news.
  • Be an active communicator it’s all about listening, speaking at the appropriate time, using easy-to-understand English and expressing ideas in the group in as simple manner as possible.
  • Respect other candidate’s views on sb gd topics and analyze accordingly to reply.
  • Not having knowledge on ssb gd topics is not a big issue, candidate who doesn’t have any information may not be able start the discussion but this doesn’t mean his/her participation is over, all he/she needs to is listen what others are talking catch the keywords and present a general idea on those keyword.
  • To practice on ssb gd topics non verbally, a candidate can write essay on those topics, this will help in making a memory of these ssb gd topics and perform well when facing in reality.


Progressive Group Task PGT

PGT is about set of obstacles in ground in a specified area in that team members should cross each obstacle defined by set of rules. To cross those obstacles, some helping materials are given by the G.T.O. i.e. Balli (wooden log), Plank, and rope to tie these. The difficulty of the task increases from one obstacle to another in a progressive manner. So it is named as Progressive Group Task.

Tips to prepare for GTO Tasks in SSB: Progressive Group Task PGT


  1. Run to the start line where the helping materials are placed as soon as the GTO says that you may start. Don’t walk like a snail show some sense of urgency.
  2. When you’ll run it’ll be an advantage for you only because then you’ll be able to catch hold of any of the helping material.
  3. You must take the plank or balli or the rope in your hand and start the work immediately.
  4. Please do not take the load and try to get your possession on the helping materials because then only you’ll be able to start the work.
  5. While you are making your bridge you must ask other group members to help you and not try to do it on your own.
  6. If someone else has taken the lead and started making the bridge then you must support them by your ideas and your physical help.
  7. Do not stand and watch the other members doing it, you have to be involved and look involved.
  8. Volunteer to cross the bridge first and encourage others to cross it as well. If anybody is hesitating then you must motivate them and help them in crossing.
  9. While working and encouraging others you must be loud enough because your voice must reach the GTO at least and he’ll think that you are involved.
  10. You must look working the entire time try not to remain idle for a single second.
  11. When the GTO is giving the directions he might ask you that okay now I’ll tell you the rules for PGT, does anybody knows the rule? Then please do not act over smart and say ‘Yes’, because this is the first Outdoor task you are blank on the rules as of now.
  12. Do not ask the GTO silly questions like how much distance is 3-4 feet, at your age you are expected to have that much sense of
  13. The GTO will even ask your group that how much time you’ll need to complete the task, do not say 30 minute or 35 minute, tell 1 hour he’ll bargain for 40-45 minute.
  14. Do not shout on your team members and do not throw the helping material etc.
  15. Do not break the rules and if you are breaking any you have infinite chance to correct it, there is no penalty hence if you happen to break a rule then you must repeat the task again. Honesty is what is expected from you.
  16. Wait till all the members have crossed.
  17. Do not look at the GTO all the time.
  18. DO not give up easily, keep on motivating your team members and encouraging them to perform. 

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