GTO Tips (Part 2)
Snake Race or mostly known as Group Obstacle Race (GOR) is one of the very exciting and thrilling part in group test, its interesting because it looks like fighting a war with others . All the groups have to compete in a race through a series of six obstacle while carrying a rolled up tent which looks sort of a snake. Maximum of four groups take part in it at a time. The four teams are assigned one channel each. This is a high tempo task and the candidates will be thoroughly excited before this task.
Tips to prepare or rules to follow for GTO Tasks in SSB: Snake Race
Once the snake or the Load is picked up at start line it can’t be kept down till the finish line is reached. The snake is not to be shortened or folded in any respect.
While running the snake must be kept parallel to the ground.
All candidates should be holding the snake when running from one obstacle to another and while crossing the obstacle, at least three candidates should hold the snake.
Even if you cross the obstacle first, wait for the others to do so and then only proceed to the other obstacle.
Some portions of the obstacle will be in red color, you are NOT supposed to touch them. In case any rule is violated, the GTO will impose certain penalties.
Lecturette is one of the tests conducted during SSB interview to judge the personality of the candidates. We can say Lecturette is a small speech or a small talk given by candidate, Lecturette is conducted by GTO during group task. Here, to a candidate under SSB Lecturette topics one card is provided which contains 4 of the SSB Lecturette topics and out of 4 topics candidate has to talk on one topic for 3 minutes.
During Lecturette a candidate has the opportunity to impress GTO by presenting his/her good personality, GTO expectation from candidate – good expressions, better body language, fluency and confidence during the Lecturette. In this test being knowledgeable always has an upper-hand on the performance and to do so candidates must make himself/herself information savvy on current affair or events.
Tips on GTO Tasks in SSB: Lecturette
The per candidate last for three minutes and the variable that on which good scoring depends on are – good expressions, good body language, fluency, confidence, current affair knowledge etc. Below are some tips given which a candidate might find helpful for SSB Lecturette.
Acquire knowledge about frequently asked topics and burning issues in India and world
Be confident while delivering lecturette, to look confident, candidate can do crisp actions with smartness.
Maintain the body language while delivering lecturette, show minimum body moments including hand gestures and leg moments.
Be always communicative in friend circle, it helps in becoming bold and fluent.
Be active participant of social networking it enhances information and communication skills
Prepare in private use camera/mobile to record video on self while giving the lecture and then analyse pros and cons of the performance later.
Use accurate pronunciation and words try to articulate sentence in an impressive manner.
Avoid very silly mistakes of grammar like his-her, she-he, has-had these mistakes will get noticed very easily and leave a bad impression.
Keep in check the pause and breaks when speaking it will help in maintaining the tempo of the lecture.
Keep the lecture in short memory cards in mind while preparing the topic and unfold them in sequence while delivering the lecture.
Tips to prepare for GTO Tasks in SSB: Half group task (HGT)
The aim of this task is to find the commanding capability of the candidate. The candidates are allowed to choose two members from the group. The candidate should have to cross an obstacle with the allotted men and the resources available within allotted time. As the number of candidates is reduced to half, GTO can minutely observe the leadership qualities of every candidate. Also in HGT, every candidate has a wider opportunity to show his various character traits and leadership qualities if in case he failed to do so in PGT. So you must give importance to HGT as this test will mark your leadership qualities. After the HGT, the GTO will form a clear cut assessment about every candidate and he assesses the candidates further in the following tests to confirm his earlier findings
Never look at the G.T.O while doing the tasks.
Give a good idea to the group if you don’t know any idea just helps the idea givers truthfully.
Never violate the rules it is the basis of G.T.O tasks, and in case if you violate the rule, just repeat the task.
Be an active participant in the team by giving your full cooperation.
Be positive in your views i.e. take consideration about other member ideas if it is finer than yours.
It is for you to become the leader of the Group .An avenue for leadership is opened to you and you must make use of it. Practical intelligence, dashing spirit, sociability, dominating nature and of course your personal magnetism will make you the leader.
Always have a gentle smile at your face throughout the GTO Tasks which shows that you are confident.
Be gentle and polite while behaving with other group members
If you have no idea of tackling the obstacle, be a faithful follower and if your group is caught in an obstacle, make use of the Golden opportunity and explain a constructive plan to negotiate the obstacle. Remember, never try to impose yourself to the group. Let the group be depended on you.
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