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 are in a train, and someone suddenly falls unconscious. → He checks for vital signs, provides first aid, and seeks medical assistance.
- You get caught in heavy traffic while heading for an important meeting. → He remains patient, takes an alternate route, and informs concerned people about the delay.
- Your wallet and phone are stolen in an unknown city. → He remains calm, seeks police help, and contacts a friend or embassy for assistance.
- You see a snake in your house. → He ensures no one panics, keeps a safe distance, and calls an expert to handle it.
- You find yourself in a flood situation with rising water levels. → He moves to higher ground, helps others, and contacts rescue services.
- Your junior fails to complete an important task. → He takes responsibility, guides them, and ensures task completion.
- Your team is given an unrealistic deadline for a project. → He breaks the project into manageable tasks and assigns work efficiently.
- A friend asks you to join him in cheating during an exam. → He refuses and advises him to study sincerely.
- You accidentally damage a public property. → He reports it, takes responsibility, and helps in its repair.
- You are late for an important event due to unforeseen circumstances. → He apologizes, explains honestly, and makes up for lost time.
- Your neighbor is playing loud music late at night. → He requests them politely to lower the volume for the sake of others.
- Your boss gives you personal work during office hours. → He respectfully declines and focuses on official responsibilities.
- You are assigned a task you have never done before. → He learns the required skills and completes the task efficiently.
- Your phone battery dies when you have an important call to make. → He finds an alternative way to communicate, such as borrowing a phone.
- You are given a chance to speak at a public event but feel nervous. → He prepares well, remains confident, and delivers a good speech.
