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
While going on a cycle trip, your cycle got punctured and no one is in that place and it is getting dark, You will first ensure I am in a safe place, try to repair the puncture using any basic tools if available, start walking towards the nearest known place or road where I can find help, while staying alert and calm, inform someone if possible and not panic.
Your old friend asks you for some money which you have, but you already know that he has a habit of drinking. You will not give him the money directly, counsel him and offer help in the form of essentials like food or medical support, guide him toward rehabilitation if he is open to it and stay firm but empathetic.
Due to metro rail works, you find your normal way of traffic is blocked and it’s getting late for the meeting, and members waiting at the meeting hall are yelling at you, You will quickly find an alternate route using GPS or by asking locals, on reaching the meeting calmly apologize for the delay and explain the reason, stay composed and continue with the meeting efficiently, showing professionalism.
You get less scores in 12th standard and because of this, you get a seat in a rural college and as you were from the city boys are not friendly with you. You will focus on my academics and personal growth, interact with my classmates respectfully, participate in college activities to bridge the gap, build mutual trust, perform well and prove that attitude matters more than background.
You are about to start at the office and your mother faints in the kitchen, you are asking for leave from the boss but he neglects the appeal. You will immediately prioritize mother’s health, ensure she gets medical attention, inform a colleague to update the office, send a written request for emergency leave.
You are in urgent need of a birth certificate at the taluk office but the clerk asks you for some bribe for urgent delivery, you will refuse to pay the bribe, file a written complaint to higher authorities, request the document through the proper legal channel, try to expedite the process by explaining the urgency respectfully and lawfully.
Because of strenuous training for competition, she got a severe muscle cramp before the match day. She will rest, apply basic remedies like ice packs, consult a physiotherapist immediately, stay hydrated and participate cautiously.
For more, check out Ladies Special | 15 Sample SRT Situations With Responses For SSB Interview | Part 24
