🚨 SRTs in the Conference Round – Learn from a 3-Time Recommended Candidate!
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When we talk about the Services Selection Board (SSB), the Conference Day often carries a mysterious aura. Most candidates prepare hard for psychological tests, GTO, and interviews—but few know what to expect in the Conference. One of the most important but lesser-discussed areas is how candidates are tested through Situation Reaction Tests (SRTs) during the Conference Round.
In this article, we break down the approach with the help of Mohit, a candidate who has been recommended three times—through NCC Special Entry, TGC, and Indian Navy. He is currently undergoing training at the prestigious Indian Naval Academy, and his insights can be a game-changer for aspirants like you.
🔍 What are SRTs in the Conference Round?
While the official SRTs are part of the Psychology Test Series conducted on Day 1, the Conference Round is where your overall personality, consistency, and responses are evaluated collectively by the assessors.
Occasionally, candidates—especially those in the doubtful zone—might be asked situation-based questions during the conference to test their presence of mind, clarity of thought, and officer-like qualities (OLQs).
These are not written like regular SRTs, but verbal SRT-like questions, such as:
- “What would you do if your friend is cheating in an exam and asks for help?”
- “You are posted in a remote area, and a medical emergency arises with no transport available—what’s your immediate response?”
- “If you were unable to complete a task assigned by your senior, how would you handle it?”
These kinds of questions are designed to test:
- Your ability to stay calm under pressure
- Your decision-making skills
- How well your responses align with your PIQ and previous answers
🎖️ Learn from Mohit: 3-Time Recommended Candidate
In a recent video on the SSBPsych YouTube Channel, Mohit, now under training at the Naval Academy, shares his journey and gives valuable insight into how he tackled these conference SRTs.
Key Takeaways from Mohit’s Experience:
- Be Consistent: Your responses during the conference must align with what you wrote and said in earlier rounds.
- Stay Authentic: Don’t try to impress by giving ideal textbook answers. The assessors can see through that.
- Think Like an Officer: Choose the path that reflects responsibility, integrity, and leadership—even under pressure.
- Practice is Key: Exposure to varied SRTs and verbal problem-solving situations helps you stay mentally agile.
- Confidence Matters: Many candidates fail not because of poor answers, but because of hesitation or lack of clarity.
🧠 How to Prepare for Conference SRTs?
While you can’t predict exactly what will be asked, you can prepare by following a few smart strategies:
✅ Tips to Prepare:
- Practice verbal SRTs in mock interviews or with mentors.
- Focus on real-life decision-making scenarios.
- Join coaching sessions that include conference round simulation.
- Improve your communication skills—your delivery matters as much as the content.
- Revisit your PIQ form, psych tests, and interview answers—ensure consistency.
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📝 Final Thought
The Conference Round is not just a formality—it’s a crucial deciding point. Make sure you’re not caught off-guard by unexpected SRTs. Learn from the journeys of successful candidates like Mohit, stay consistent, and think like an officer.
Success in SSB is not luck—it’s preparation meeting opportunity. Are you ready?
