SRT stands for Situation Reaction Test, which is a psychological test given during the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview. It’s a test of common sense, maturity, and reasoning ability.
How is SRT conducted
- Candidates are given a booklet with 60 situations
- They have 30 minutes to respond to each situation
- The time limit is short to encourage candidates to respond without thinking too much
- Candidates should answer as a normal person, using punctuation marks and writing quickly
What does SRT measure
- The test measures how candidates would think and act in different situations
- It helps psychologists judge a candidate’s mentality
- It’s a communication bridge between candidates and psychologists
How to prepare for SRT
- Use common sense and practical life experiences
- Practice sample SRTs
- Think about how you would react to different situations in your daily life
15 Sample SRT Situations with responses for SSB Interview
- You see a corrupt official demanding a bribe from a poor farmer.
- ✅ Response: Confront the official, gather evidence, and report it to higher authorities.
- A friend asks you to help him cheat in an exam.
- ✅ Response: Advise him on ethical ways to study and refuse to help in unfair means.
- A shopkeeper mistakenly returns extra money to you.
- ✅ Response: Return the extra money and uphold integrity.
- You witness a fellow officer mistreating a civilian.
- ✅ Response: Intervene, ensure fair treatment, and report misconduct if necessary.
- You see someone disrespecting the national flag.
- ✅ Response: Politely correct them, educate them on its significance, and ensure proper handling.
- You find a bag full of money without any identification.
- ✅ Response: Deposit it at the nearest police station and inform the authorities.
- Your younger sibling is skipping classes.
- ✅ Response: Talk to him, understand the issue, and guide him towards discipline.
- Your team is struggling due to lack of coordination.
- ✅ Response: Conduct a meeting, address concerns, and establish effective teamwork strategies.
- You find confidential documents unattended in an office.
- ✅ Response: Secure the documents and hand them over to the responsible authority.
- A fellow officer is stressed due to personal problems.
- ✅ Response: Offer support, encourage open conversation, and help find a solution.
- You see a child begging on the street.
- ✅ Response: Inform child welfare authorities and educate the child about opportunities.
- Your village faces a severe water crisis.
- ✅ Response: Organize water conservation awareness and seek government assistance.
- A firecracker bursts near a sleeping street dog.
- ✅ Response: Ensure the dog is safe, educate people on animal welfare.
- Your friend is feeling low due to failure.
- ✅ Response: Motivate him, help him identify weaknesses, and encourage improvement.
- A tree falls in the middle of a road, blocking traffic.
- ✅ Response: Gather people, clear the obstruction, and inform authorities.
