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 fire breaks out in your building at midnight. → He alerts everyone, evacuates safely, and calls the fire brigade.
- You are in a bank during a robbery attempt. → He stays calm, observes the situation, and helps the authorities later.
- You are traveling alone and lose your bag with all documents. → He contacts authorities, arranges for help, and ensures safety.
- A child falls into a deep borewell near your house. → He calls rescue teams and helps in the rescue operation.
- You witness a theft at a public place. → He immediately informs the police and assists the victim.
- Your train stops suddenly due to an emergency. → He waits for an announcement and cooperates with authorities.
- You see smoke coming from a school building. → He alerts the staff and helps in evacuation.
- A bus you are traveling in breaks down in a remote area. → He assists the driver, finds alternate transport, and helps others.
- A stranger faints on the road due to exhaustion. → He offers water, provides first aid, and calls for help.
- A power outage occurs during an important presentation. → He stays calm and continues using backup or manual methods.
- You are assigned an urgent task outside your job role. → He accepts the challenge and learns quickly to complete it.
- Your colleague is overloaded with work and seeks help. → He shares the work and ensures the deadline is met.
- During an event, a speaker cancels at the last moment. → He arranges a backup or volunteers to cover the session.
- A streetlight is broken in your locality, making it unsafe. → He reports to the authorities and ensures timely repair.
- Your team lacks coordination before an important project. → He takes initiative, assigns roles, and organizes efficiently.
