In the SSB Interview, there are no right or wrong situations—only revealing reactions.
A single SRT situation can expose confusion, aggression, passivity, selfish intelligence, or true officer-like qualities.
Let’s understand this with 10 real SRT situations, each showing five distinct personality reactions.
SRT 1
Situation:
While walking to college, you see a man fall unconscious on the road.
🔹 Confused Candidate
Gets nervous, thinks of calling someone but wastes time deciding what to do.
🔹 Aggressive Candidate
Starts shouting for help, blames people for not acting, panics the crowd.
🔹 Passive Candidate
Waits for others to take charge and quietly stands aside.
🔹 Clever but Selfish Candidate
Calls ambulance but leaves quickly to avoid involvement.
✅ Officer-like Candidate
Checks consciousness, ensures airway, asks someone to call ambulance, stays till help arrives.
SRT 2
Situation:
Your group disagrees strongly with your idea during a discussion.
Confused
Withdraws and stops contributing.
Aggressive
Forces opinion loudly and interrupts others.
Passive
Agrees just to avoid conflict.
Clever but Selfish
Manipulates group to accept idea for personal credit.
Officer-like
Listens calmly, explains logic briefly, accepts better suggestions if needed.
SRT 3
Situation:
You are late for an important exam due to traffic.
Confused
Panics and blames circumstances.
Aggressive
Argues angrily with authorities.
Passive
Accepts fate without trying.
Clever but Selfish
Makes excuses to gain sympathy.
Officer-like
Informs authorities calmly, seeks permission, adjusts mentally and performs best possible.
SRT 4
Situation:
A teammate is performing poorly during a group task.
Confused
Avoids involvement.
Aggressive
Criticizes openly.
Passive
Ignores the issue.
Clever but Selfish
Lets teammate fail to look better.
Officer-like
Guides quietly, reallocates task, ensures team success.
SRT 5
Situation:
You witness a minor accident between two vehicles.
Confused
Unsure whether to intervene.
Aggressive
Starts blaming drivers loudly.
Passive
Walks away.
Clever but Selfish
Records video instead of helping.
Officer-like
Ensures safety, separates crowd, assists injured, informs traffic police.
SRT 6
Situation:
Your friend asks you to lie to cover his mistake.
Confused
Feels torn and delays decision.
Aggressive
Scolds friend harshly.
Passive
Agrees unwillingly.
Clever but Selfish
Twists truth to escape responsibility.
Officer-like
Refuses politely, encourages friend to accept responsibility and find solution.
SRT 7
Situation:
You are given leadership of an unfamiliar team.
Confused
Feels insecure and hesitates.
Aggressive
Issues orders without understanding team.
Passive
Lets others dominate.
Clever but Selfish
Takes credit without effort.
Officer-like
Introduces himself, understands strengths, delegates effectively, leads by example.
SRT 8
Situation:
You fail an important test despite preparation.
Confused
Loses confidence completely.
Aggressive
Blames examiner.
Passive
Accepts failure and stops trying.
Clever but Selfish
Makes excuses to protect ego.
Officer-like
Analyses mistakes, improves strategy, prepares better next time.
SRT 9
Situation:
A junior is being bullied in your presence.
Confused
Feels uncomfortable and avoids scene.
Aggressive
Threatens bullies physically.
Passive
Pretends not to notice.
Clever but Selfish
Stops bullying only when watched.
Officer-like
Intervenes firmly, protects junior, reports appropriately, counsels if needed.
SRT 10
Situation:
During a task, your idea fails publicly.
Confused
Feels embarrassed and withdraws.
Aggressive
Blames team.
Passive
Stops contributing further.
Clever but Selfish
Shifts blame subtly.
Officer-like
Accepts mistake, adapts plan, supports team till end.
Key Takeaway
SSB does not look for perfection.
It looks for:
- clarity over confusion
- control over aggression
- initiative over passivity
- integrity over selfish intelligence
- responsibility, balance, and teamwork
Every SRT you write is a mirror of your personality.
Final Message to Aspirants
“Think less about impressing the assessor and more about being reliable in real life.”
