Sample GPE With Detailed Solution For SSB Interview | Part 8

The Group Planning Exercise (GPE) is a key component of the Group Task (GT) series at the SSB, designed to evaluate a candidate’s planning, teamwork,...

The Group Planning Exercise (GPE) is a key component of the Group Task (GT) series at the SSB, designed to evaluate a candidate’s planning, teamwork, and problem-solving skills. In a typical GPE, you will be presented with a map, a situation, and several problems to tackle within a limited timeframe. You and your group must come up with a detailed, logical plan to address all issues effectively.

Below, you will find a situation. Read it carefully, analyse the information, and then propose a step-by-step plan in the comments section.

Sample GPE Map

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Sample GPE Story

You are 8 friends from Ranikhet went to Kalnu hills for expedition. You are staying in a small lodge at Malroad market. You have a return train at 7.00 pm leaving for Ranikhet from Sahibabad station. You were taking a stroll in the market when a person comes running to you and tells you that a landslide has occurred in Kalnu hills and many people have got trapped in the landslide. He also tells you that the fish plate of the train track has been removed near Sahibabad station because of poor maintenance. A train passes the track at 6.30pm. Meanwhile another person tells you that an accident occurred on Ratnagar highway for which a few people are injured. There is a hospital and a NDRF team in Chaubatia village. Carts are available at Jhakra village. It is 5:00 pm already. As being young and brave, what you will do?

Sample GPE Priority-wise Problems

PRIORITIESREASONSPROBLEMS
1Threat to human lifeInjured people in Road Accident
2Threat to human lifePeople trapped in Landslide
3Mass disasterFish Plates removal

Sample GPE Group Division

GROUPSMEMBERSASSIGNED TASKS
A2Inform Railway Authorities about fishplates
B3Rescue people trapped in Landslide
C3Help injured people at Accident Site

Sample GPE Solution Timeline

GROUPSTASKSSTARTENDTIME TAKEN
1Inform Railway5:00 PM6:00 PM1 hour
2Rescue at Landslide5:00 PM5:40 PM40 mins
3Help accident victims5:00 PM5:50 PM50 mins

All friends regroup at Sahibabad station by 6:45 PM and board the train to Ranikhet at 7:00 PM

For detailed solution, check out Sample GPE With Detailed Solution For SSB Interview – Part 8

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Anuradha Dey

Senior Lecturer, SSBCrackExams, M.A.(Psychology), M.A. English (Gold Medalist) from BHU; B.A. Hons from St. Xavier’s College (Kolkata). Poet, Writer & Translator. Certified Career Counselor. Knows Mandarin, German, English, Bengali & Hindi.

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