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 mother falls sick just before her SSB and she’s the only caretaker.
✅ She ensures her mother is taken to a relative’s or nearby hospital, arranges support, and proceeds for SSB with a focused mind.
Her sibling’s exam overlaps with her preparation schedule, and she’s expected to help.
✅ She creates a joint study plan where both benefit and manages time efficiently.
Her family insists she attend a wedding during her final revision days.
✅ She politely declines, sends her regards, and utilizes the time for focused preparation.
She’s given more household chores than her brothers.
✅ She addresses the issue with her parents, seeks balance, and shares responsibilities fairly.
Her relative says she’s “too bold” for a girl.
✅ She smiles and replies that confidence is a strength, not a flaw.
She notices a man misbehaving with another girl on the street.
✅ She steps in confidently, warns the man, gathers help if needed, and reports to authorities.
While returning home, a stranger tries to follow her.
✅ She changes her route to a well-lit area, informs family, and alerts security.
She sees someone filming women at a bus stop.
✅ She immediately alerts nearby women and notifies the police or security personnel.
She’s eve-teased while going to coaching.
✅ She stays calm, ignores provocations, gathers evidence if possible, and files a complaint.
A friend faces domestic violence and confides in her.
✅ She supports her emotionally, encourages her to take a stand, and guides her to a legal or women’s help cell.
She is asked in class why a woman wants to join the Army.
✅ She answers that strength, leadership, and patriotism are not gender-bound.
Her professor doubts her commitment to a male-dominated profession.
✅ She remains respectful, expresses her passion confidently, and proves herself through consistent effort.
She is rejected in a mock interview for being “too soft spoken.”
✅ She takes feedback positively, works on voice control and clarity, and improves steadily.
A male student refuses to work in a group led by her.
✅ She clarifies roles politely, assigns him a task, and completes the project efficiently.
She fails a competitive exam and feels disheartened.
✅ She analyses her mistakes, makes a better strategy, and starts again with more determination.
