In the journey toward becoming a part of the Indian Armed Forces, the SSB interview holds a place of immense significance—especially for women candidates aspiring to break barriers and serve the nation with pride. As a part of our ongoing “Ladies Special” series, this twenty-second installment brings you 5 fresh and thoughtfully crafted sample stories for Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT) and Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). Each story is designed to reflect the qualities of an ideal officer—leadership, presence of mind, empathy, and determination—while also staying relatable to real-life scenarios women might envision. Whether you’re just starting your SSB preparation or looking to refine your narrative skills, these samples aim to guide and inspire.
Sample TAT & PPDT Picture
Sample TAT & PPDT Story 1
Anjali, a final-year MBBS student and NCC cadet, was selected to lead a medical outreach camp in a flood-affected region of Uttarakhand. She is seen discussing the patient list and treatment plans with senior doctors while villagers queue up for care. Anjali coordinated logistics, ensured the availability of medicines, set up first-aid tents, and assigned volunteers for various tasks. She personally examined women and children, educated them on hygiene practices, and translated medical advice into the local language for better understanding. Over 500 patients were treated in 3 days. Anjali was appreciated by the local administration and her medical college. Her success earned her an internship opportunity with a national health mission project.
Sample TAT & PPDT Story 2
Dr. Pooja, working under the rural service bond, noticed a spike in seasonal infections in a tribal area of Maharashtra. Realizing the lack of awareness and basic healthcare, she organized a free health check-up camp. She is briefing her team and assisting in patient registration and preliminary diagnosis. Pooja arranged support from the district hospital, trained ASHA workers in primary care, and created posters in the local dialect on water-borne diseases. She also collaborated with a school to conduct an awareness drive among children. Her camp treated hundreds, and awareness among villagers improved. The district collector later approved a permanent health sub-center there, based on her report and recommendations.
Sample TAT & PPDT Story 3
Radha, a nursing officer in the Armed Forces Medical Services, was deployed at a remote relief camp after an earthquake hit Himachal Pradesh. She is seen in uniform, handing over patient reports to the chief medical officer while villagers seek consultation. She organized triage protocols, set up vaccination booths, and administered emergency first-aid to trauma victims. Radha also identified a malnutrition case cluster among children and coordinated with NGOs to provide nutritional supplements. Her leadership helped stabilize the crisis zone within 4 days. She was later awarded a commendation for humanitarian service and chosen for UN peacekeeping medical deployment.
Sample TAT & PPDT Story 4
Naina, a young pharmacist from Dehradun, joined a mobile medical team during a government drive for remote villages near the Indo-Nepal border. She is guiding villagers on medicine usage and helping a doctor with prescriptions. She ensured proper inventory tracking, prepared kits for common ailments, and educated villagers on dosage. When supplies ran low, she contacted the local PHC and arranged fresh delivery by bike riders. Her accurate planning ensured not a single patient left untreated. Inspired by her passion, two village girls decided to pursue careers in healthcare.
Sample TAT & PPDT Story 5
Sneha, a class 12 student and Red Cross volunteer, participated in a district-level emergency response camp organized in a drought-hit region of Rajasthan. She stands confidently with a clipboard, helping coordinate between doctors and villagers. She managed patient data, arranged clean drinking water points, and assisted elderly patients. Recognizing language barriers, she used her knowledge of Marwari to ease communication and encouraged women to voice health concerns. Sneha’s work was praised by the supervising officer. She later wrote a blog that attracted CSR funding for a water purifier installation in that village.
