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 is posted in a remote area where she is the only female officer.
✅ She sees it as a challenge, stays professional, builds rapport with the team, and adapts to the environment confidently.
Her in-laws are unhappy with her choice of a defence career.
✅ She addresses their concerns respectfully, assures them of her commitment to family, and proves her capability through her actions.
She is asked to attend an official dinner where she’s the only woman among senior officers.
✅ She carries herself with grace and confidence, participates actively in conversation, and represents herself and her batch with dignity.
A male colleague tries to take credit for her ideas in a team task.
✅ She calmly asserts her contribution during the discussion, maintaining professionalism while protecting her integrity.
She is stalked while returning from evening jogs during SSB prep.
✅ She informs local authorities, changes her routine route, takes safety measures, and doesn’t let fear deter her fitness regime.
Her batchmates ridicule her for being physically weaker than them.
✅ She takes it positively as motivation, works on her stamina, and gradually proves her strength in tasks.
During SSB, she makes a factual mistake in the lecturette round.
✅ She acknowledges it with humility, corrects herself with presence of mind, and continues with confidence.
She’s judged for wearing short hair and called ‘not feminine enough’.
✅ She embraces her identity, stays focused on her goal, and lets her personality define her—not others’ opinions.
During outdoor tasks, another female candidate faints due to exhaustion.
✅ She immediately helps the candidate, arranges support, and informs the GTO without panic.
She is told that women can’t survive in tough terrains like Siachen.
✅ She confidently cites examples of women excelling in tough conditions, and remains undeterred in her goal.
A teammate refuses to cooperate because she is a woman.
✅ She calmly tries to understand his hesitation, communicates effectively, and demonstrates capability to earn his trust.
She is assigned night duty during her NCC camp and feels uneasy.
✅ She discusses her safety concerns with her superior while ensuring her commitment to duty stays firm.
During an interview, the IO asks if she plans to marry soon.
✅ She replies with confidence that her focus currently is on serving the nation, and she balances personal and professional life well.
Her relatives pressure her to quit SSB attempts after two failures.
✅ She remains focused, uses feedback from past attempts, and works even harder to succeed.
She is laughed at during GTO task for making a wrong structure.
✅ She learns from the mistake, adapts quickly, and helps the team reach the goal effectively.
