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 expected to carry heavy load during group obstacle.
✅ She accepts the challenge, paces herself smartly, and completes the task with determination.
She injures her ankle slightly during obstacle training.
✅ She reports to the medical officer, follows protocol, and returns to training after recovery.
The obstacle task looks impossible at first sight.
✅ She analyses the method, calms herself, attempts it with courage, and gives her best.
She is menstruating on the day of GTO tasks.
✅ She manages her hygiene, informs if medically required, and performs with full strength.
A male teammate laughs at her technique in an obstacle.
✅ She ignores the comment, focuses on improving her technique, and completes the task confidently.
Her hands are bruised after repetitive training.
✅ She tends to the injury, keeps training lightly, and builds resilience steadily.
She is slower in running tasks compared to others.
✅ She accepts it as a challenge, trains more, and works on building endurance.
During PT, she’s mocked for “being weak like a girl”.
✅ She responds with performance, not words, and lets her action speak louder.
She’s asked to lead a team for log-carrying task.
✅ She motivates her team, coordinates steps, and completes the task as a unit.
She loses balance while climbing rope ladder.
✅ She regains grip, asks for help if needed, and completes the climb without panic.
Her group lags behind during the race.
✅ She takes initiative, pushes the pace, and motivates the group to finish strong.
The field is muddy and slippery during obstacle practice.
✅ She stays focused, adjusts her grip/stance, and completes with presence of mind.
She gets a leg cramp before an obstacle.
✅ She stretches it out, takes a moment, and attempts when safe again.
A teammate refuses to pass equipment to her.
✅ She calmly explains the importance of cooperation and continues the task efficiently.
She is made fun of for sweating excessively during physical tasks.
✅ She ignores the remarks, focuses on fitness goals, and maintains her confidence.
