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 finds out that one of her teammates is cheating during an assessment.
✅ She confronts the teammate calmly, advises honesty, and informs the assessor if the act continues.
A fellow candidate starts crying after being criticized by the GTO.
✅ She comforts the candidate, offers encouragement, and reminds her to stay focused.
She is offered an easier way to clear an obstacle by a batchmate.
✅ She politely declines, does it on her own, and encourages fair play.
Her roommate constantly complains and demotivates others.
✅ She listens patiently, redirects her energy positively, and avoids unnecessary conflict.
She is unfairly blamed by the group for a failed strategy.
✅ She explains her point respectfully, accepts shared responsibility, and focuses on improvement.
She overhears sexist remarks about women in defence during breakfast.
✅ She addresses the group assertively, shares facts about women officers, and sets the record straight.
A male candidate underestimates her during a team task.
✅ She takes it as motivation, works efficiently, and lets results prove her capability.
During SSB, her health deteriorates slightly due to stress.
✅ She practices breathing techniques, takes rest, stays hydrated, and doesn’t panic.
She is expected to give up her ambition for marriage.
✅ She communicates clearly about her aspirations, and assures she can manage both when time comes.
She is mocked by a peer for failing a previous SSB attempt.
✅ She ignores the comment, focuses on the present, and uses feedback to perform better.
Her friends suggest she take a safer career option.
✅ She respects their views but sticks to her passion for serving the nation.
She is asked to speak on gender equality in her lecturette.
✅ She prepares with confidence, gives practical examples, and delivers it with passion.
A candidate in her group is disrespectful toward women.
✅ She responds assertively, calls for respectful conduct, and reports if behavior continues.
She gets emotional seeing her parents at the SSB center gate.
✅ She controls her emotions, smiles confidently, and remains focused on the process.
She’s selected as group leader for an inter-batch task.
✅ She plans quickly, delegates roles, keeps team morale high, and leads efficiently.
