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
Her friend is heartbroken and distracted from studies.
✅ She supports her emotionally and motivates her to bounce back.
Her best friend decides to quit SSB prep out of fear.
✅ She reminds her of her potential and encourages her to face challenges head-on.
A female batchmate is bullied by a senior.
✅ She stands by her, documents the incident, and reports respectfully.
A friend falls ill before the fitness test.
✅ She helps her get medical support, and motivates her to stay strong.
Her group is divided due to a misunderstanding.
✅ She mediates, promotes team spirit, and brings everyone back together.
She fails to complete a task in the command task round.
✅ She learns from the error, maintains positivity, and performs better in the next one.
She gets harsh feedback from the GTO.
✅ She takes it constructively and makes efforts to improve during the next rounds.
She gets blanked out during the lecturette.
✅ She quickly gathers her thoughts, shares key points, and finishes with calm composure.
She feels overshadowed by others in her group.
✅ She prepares better, improves communication, and makes her presence felt gracefully.
She loses confidence due to previous SSB rejection.
✅ She reflects on her performance, works on weak areas, and comes back stronger.
She has her friend’s wedding and a scheduled SSB on the same day.
✅ She politely declines the invite and attends the SSB interview.
She has multiple competitive exams lined up in one week.
✅ She prioritizes based on her goals and plans her preparation smartly.
Her period cycle clashes with her reporting day.
✅ She stays prepared, carries essentials, and doesn’t let it affect her performance.
She’s stuck in traffic on the way to her SSB center.
✅ She contacts the reporting officer immediately and takes the fastest alternate route.
She forgets an important document on the day of interview.
✅ She informs the authorities, arranges for it digitally or through someone at home if possible.
