Welcome to this Ladies Special edition of our SSB preparation series!
The Situation Reaction Test (SRT) is one of the most crucial parts of the SSB Interview where your Officer-Like Qualities (OLQs) are tested under pressure — especially your decision-making, emotional stability, responsibility, and leadership.
In this article, we bring you 15 specially designed SRT situations tailored for female candidates, keeping in mind the unique challenges, responsibilities, and real-life scenarios women may face in both personal and professional spaces — especially in a military environment.
Whether you’re a repeater or appearing for the first time, this article will not only train your mind to respond quickly and logically, but also help you understand what assessors are really looking for in a future lady officer.
Let’s dive in and start sharpening your psychological edge!
15 Sample SRT Situations With Responses For SSB Interview
She feels discomfort due to periods during an SSB physical test.
✅ She manages it with strength, stays hydrated, and seeks medical support if needed.
She injures her ankle before her outdoor training.
✅ She rests, takes medical advice, and resumes training after recovery.
She is body-shamed at the gym.
✅ She ignores negativity, stays committed to her routine, and keeps improving herself.
She feels anxiety before her SSB reporting day.
✅ She calms herself with breathing exercises, positive visualization, and goes ahead confidently.
She starts gaining weight due to exam stress.
✅ She adjusts her schedule, adds daily walks/yoga, and balances her study routine.
She notices another candidate cheating in a written exam.
✅ She focuses on her paper and reports it later to the concerned authority.
A senior officer unfairly criticizes her without reason.
✅ She listens calmly, avoids confrontation, and proves her point through actions.
She hears her group members gossiping about a fellow female candidate.
✅ She discourages them and changes the topic to something productive.
She is tempted to add fake achievements in her PIQ.
✅ She remains honest and confident in her genuine accomplishments.
She is offered a shortcut for clearing screening tests.
✅ She firmly refuses and relies only on her hard work.
She sees a lost child crying in the market.
✅ She approaches gently, calms the child, and helps find the parents or inform authorities.
She witnesses a road accident while going to her class.
✅ She rushes to help, calls the ambulance, and stays with the victim till help arrives.
She finds an unconscious woman on a railway platform.
✅ She ensures the woman is safe, contacts security/railway police, and arranges medical help.
Her bag is snatched in a public place.
✅ She shouts for help, runs after the culprit if safe, and reports to police immediately.
She sees someone spiking a girl’s drink at a party.
✅ She warns the girl, stops the offender, and informs the host or security.
