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
- A friend is feeling unwell before an important team competition. → He ensures they get rest, takes leadership, and plays efficiently.
- Your team is given an unrealistic target at work. → He discusses priorities with the leader and finds a practical approach.
- During an event, the volunteers are unorganized. → He takes initiative, assigns roles, and ensures smooth functioning.
- Your friend wants to quit an important group project. → He listens to their concern, supports them, and encourages them to continue.
- A junior in your team lacks confidence in performing his task. → He mentors him and builds his confidence to improve performance.
- You witness someone cheating in an exam. → He informs the authorities and focuses on his own performance.
- A shopkeeper mistakenly returns extra change to you. → He returns the extra amount and maintains integrity.
- Your friend asks you to lie for him in a serious matter. → He refuses and advises him to be honest.
- You find a lost wallet with cash and ID cards. → He returns it to the owner or hands it over to the authorities.
- Your manager asks you to manipulate data in a report. → He refuses, reports the issue, and follows ethical practices.
- Your classmate submits your project as his own. → He informs the teacher politely and ensures fairness.
- You are given credit for someone else’s work. → He clarifies the mistake and acknowledges the rightful person.
- Your friend is driving rashly and insists on not stopping. → He advises him to slow down and drive safely.
- You accidentally damage a neighbor’s vehicle. → He informs them, takes responsibility, and compensates for the damage.
- You realize an ATM has dispensed extra money. → He informs the bank and returns the extra amount.
