Since you are a working professional with only Saturdays & Sundays available for SSB Interview prep, we’ve designed a focused 60-Day (approx. 8-week) Weekend Plan. This ensures you cover all 3 SSB Testing Stages (Screening, Psychology, GTO, Interview) with structured practice, without burnout.
Structure:
- 8 Weeks = 16 Days (Sat & Sun)
- Each weekend has one theme (Psychology / GTO / PI / Screening).
- Includes revision + self-assessment tasks.
- Weekdays: Only light revision (30–45 mins, e.g., reading news, diary writing).
WEEK 1 & 2 – FOUNDATION
Day 1 (Sat): Self-Assessment & Screening Basics
- Fill Self-Reflection PIQ sheet (background, family, education, job, hobbies).
- Practice 2 PPDT stories (write & narrate).
- News review: Defence + National issues (15 min).
Day 2 (Sun): Psychology Basics
- Write 4 TAT stories on random pictures.
- Do 15 WAT responses (positive, action-oriented).
- Start SRT practice (10 situations).
- Evening: Write daily self-observation journal.
WEEK 3 & 4 – DEEP DIVE (PSYCHOLOGY & PI)
Day 3 (Sat): TAT & WAT Intensive
- Write 6 TAT stories (focus on OLQs: courage, leadership, responsibility).
- Practice 25 WAT words.
- Reflect: Which OLQs are missing? (Self-checklist).
Day 4 (Sun): PI Preparation – Personal & Job Profile
- Mock PI round with 20 questions (job, motivation, family).
- Revise Current Affairs – Defence + India’s Neighbours.
- Self-recording: Watch your answers & note body language.
WEEK 5 & 6 – GTO & LEADERSHIP PRACTICE
Day 5 (Sat): GTO Group Tasks (Indoor Practice)
- Practice Group Discussion (GD) on 2 topics.
- Do Group Planning Exercise (GPE) problem-solving.
- Brainstorm obstacles (draw maps, plan strategy).
Day 6 (Sun): PI & Psychology Mix
- Write 4 TAT stories again (revision).
- Attempt 15 SRT situations (time-bound).
- Mock PI (focus: Why Defence? Why leave job?).
WEEK 7 & 8 – SCREENING & SIMULATION
Day 7 (Sat): Screening Simulation
- Do PPDT full cycle: Story writing (4 min), narration (1 min), group discussion (simulate with peers/friends).
- Practice OIR (Officer Intelligence Rating) test: 40 questions (reasoning + verbal).
Day 8 (Sun): Mock PI & Final Revision
- Attempt a full PI round (50 questions: personal, job, current affairs).
- Revise Defence awareness: ranks, academies, new deals.
- Evening: Self-reflection – “What 5 OLQs do I show naturally?”
WEEK 9 & 10 – INTENSIVE REHEARSAL
Day 9 (Sat): Psychology Full Set
- Write 12 TAT stories (simulate actual test).
- Write 60 WAT words (time-bound).
- Attempt 25 SRT situations (within time).
Day 10 (Sun): GTO Simulation
- 2 GD topics (record + self-assess).
- GPE with map drawing & narration.
- Practice command task logic (assign roles, problem-solving).
WEEK 11 & 12 – FINAL POLISH
Day 11 (Sat): Screening + PI Rehearsal
- Screening mock test (OIR + PPDT cycle).
- 20 rapid-fire PI questions (confidence & clarity).
Day 12 (Sun): Full-Day Mock SSB Simulation
- Morning: Psychology full battery (TAT, WAT, SRT, SD).
- Afternoon: GTO (GD, GPE, obstacle logic).
- Evening: PI (recorded).
- Night: Reflection & improvement checklist.
Self-Assessment Checklist (Every Weekend)
✅ Did my answers reflect positive OLQs (courage, leadership, responsibility, adaptability)?
✅ Did I stick to time limits (TAT: 3.5 min/story, WAT: 15 sec/word, SRT: 30 sec/situation)?
✅ Was my narration in PPDT clear, confident & structured?
✅ Did I read current affairs this week (India + Defence + International)?
✅ Was my fitness routine maintained (running, push-ups, stamina)?
Tracker Format (Fill Weekly)
- Psychology: No. of TAT/WAT/SRT attempted ✔
- PI: No. of questions answered confidently ✔
- GTO: GD/GPE attempts ✔
- Screening: OIR accuracy % ✔
- Fitness: Km run + push-ups + stamina level ✔
By the end of 60 days, you’ll have:
- Written 50+ TAT stories, 400+ WAT responses, 200+ SRTs.
- Attempted 4+ full PI mocks & 6+ GDs.
- Completed 2 Screening simulations.
- Built habit of defence awareness + OLQs demonstration.
