During 5 day process of Service Selection Board SSB interview on day 3 and 4, nine GTO tasks are conducted as test to check the candidate’s performance as an individual and as a team player. These nine tasks are

1. Group Discussion (GD)
2. GPE or MPE group/military planning exercise:-
3. Progressive group task (PGT)
4. Snake race
5. Lecturette
6. Half group task(HGT)
7. Individual obstacles
8. Command task
9. Final Group Task (FGT)

Group tasks are conducted under the supervision of Group Testing Officer (GTO), the first task among these tasks is Group Discussion (GD), in this the group is provided with ssb gd topics and they candidates have to undergo in an informal friendly discussion based on the ssb gd topics.

Unlike the group discussion on first day under screening test here candidates don’t need to come on a common conclusion, based on the candidate’s personal thoughts about given ssb gd topics he/she is free to present disagreement till the end of discussion. Here candidates in the group are free to present their views either formally or informally. The most important thing that is noticed by GTO that every candidates are taking part in discussion actively and commenting something that is related with given ssb gd topics.

What is the procedure of (GD) Group Discussion in SSB GTO task

• All the ssb gd topics are given by GTO, there are two rounds of GD conducted by GTO for each group of candidates.
• To conduct the discussion candidates are asked to sit in a round table manner as per the sequence of their chest numbers.
• During First Round of GD, GTO provide 2 ssb gd topics out of which one of the topic is selected by the group for discussion. Time given for the selection of topic is 30 seconds.
• Unanimous consent is required while selecting the topic, group have to select one topic among the 2 ssb gd topics on which each candidates gives his/her agreement.
• Quick selection or choice making on one of the ssb gd topics gives a positive impression to the GTO.
• Once the topic is selected, GTO will repeat the topic i.e. selected from the ssb gd topics and the group discussion will start and continue for approximately 15 Minutes.
• Once the time of discussion allotted is over GTO will halt the discussion whether the group came to a conclusion or not by saying “Well done gentleman” or “It was a nice discussion”.
• Straight away Second Round of GD will start too. Preferably no seating arrangement is alter during round 2.
• As the GD 1 is over GTO will give a topic of his choice from the list of ssb gd topics to the group for the discussion.
• Again the group will discuss the ssb gd topic for approx 15 Minutes and as stated earlier no conclusion is required as it is simply a discussion.

SSB Interview 2020 Latest Group Discussion Topics

Current Topics

• How is Technology impacting the Banking sector?
• Is compulsory attendance really needed in college?
• Is it fair to spare political parties from income tax investigation?
• Is the youth of India confident or confused?
• Non-execution of GST bill might herald end of present government
• One India One Election – Pros and Cons
• PM’s vision to make India a Manufacturing Hub – dream or a practical possibility?
• Polythene bags must be banned!
• Problems unite us, Religion divides us
• Should Hindi be the official language of India?
• Should national anthem be played in cinema halls?
• Should we change the present system of education in our country?
• Solution of corruption is a mirage till we catch top public figure
• Will Reliance Jio be a sustainable business model in a country like India?

Economics & Business

• Is the Patents Bill Good for India?
• Is the Business of Business only Business?
• Public Sector being a Guarantor of Job Security is a Myth
• Capitalism is a very Flawed System but the others are so much worse
• How can a Business get rid of the Bad Name that it has earned?
• Government Pumping Money into the Economy is not the Solution for our Economic Problems
• Is the Budgeting Exercise of any Use?
• Should Agricultural Subsidies be stopped?
• Is MNCs Superior to Indian Companies?
• Advertising is a Waste of Resources
• Privatization will lead to Less Corruption
• Should India break Diplomatic Ties with Pakistan?
• Use of Force by Banks to Recover Loans
• Skilled Manpower Shortage in India
• Technology Creates Income Disparities
• In our economic matters, there is an excessive tendency towards the thinking rather than doing.

General Interest

• Unrest in Countries around India
• Flexi Timings or Fixed Timings – Which is better at Work?
• Individual Brilliance Certainly makes a Difference
• Is Paperless Office a Reality or Not?
• Rules & Regulation Breed Corruption
• Do NGOs in India Really Work for Others OR Work for their Own Vested Interests?
• Science Is A Boon Or Bane
• Should Animals be used for Testing New Drugs & Medical Procedures?
• Security Cameras & Privacy
• Advertisements Cheat People, Hence Should Be Banned
• Borderless World: A Threat?
• Borderless World: A Myth or Reality?
• Secularism has become a Tool to Justify the Wrongs done by the Minorities
• What is the Difference between People who do Things Rightly and People who do Right Things?
• Corruption is a Necessary Evil for Success in Any Sphere
• Beauty Pageants are a Must
• How to Deal with International Terrorism?
• Are Peace and Non-Violence Outdated Concepts?
• Indian Army as a Career Option
• Capital Punishment should be Banned or Allowed?

Management Topics

• Will Mumbai’s Film Industry ever evolve into a Truly Modern Corporative One?
• Indians Perform Better as Individuals than in Groups/Teams
• Positive Attitude and not Knowledge is required for Business Success
• Are Ethics just Business Pretence?
• Ethics in Business are just a passing fashion
• Is an MBA necessary to succeed in life?
• Family owned business vs. professionally run businesses
• Smaller businesses and start-ups have more scope for professional growth.
• Dot com or doubt com?
• Managerial skills learnt in the classroom can never match those learnt from experience
• Management Education in India
• Is Leaders Born or are they made in Business Schools?
• Is Management an Art or a Science?
• The objective of Management is to maximize profits
• Should GD be Part of Campus Placements?
• Role of Ethics in Business
• Is Management Education Required for Business?
• Whether Hard-Working or Smart-Working is Desirable?
• Women are better at Multi-Tasking
• Does Morality have an Essence in Corporate Life?
• Retention of Employees
• Do Women make Good Managers?

Creative Topics

• Good Things Always Come from Good Thinking
• In Today’s World, Everything is Uncertain except Death & Taxes
• Men are from Mars; Women are from Venus
• Cleanliness is a Fundamental Responsibility of an Indian Citizen
• A Person should not be too honest; Straight Trees are cut first
• Nice Guys Finish Last
• All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Boy
• The Wheel is Turning Round and Round
• If I was the Finance Minister/Prime Minister
• Group Task: How can we have Mount Everest in India?
• When I woke up in the morning I saw?
• Up the Down Staircase
• Just as we have smoke free zones, we should have child free zones

Politics

• The Way Forward for India is to Join Hands with Pakistan on Nuclear Matters
• Need for Good Leaders in India
• Politics is run by the Barrel of Gun
• Retirement Age for Politicians
• Corruption is the Price we pay for Democracy
• What India needs is a Dictatorship?
• Value-based Politics is the Need of the Hour
• Religion should not be mixed with Politics
• Democracy is Hampering India’s Progress
• Should Tainted Ministers Allowed to Contest Elections?
• Presidential v/s Parliamentary Form of Government in India
• Reservations in the Private Sector

Sports

• If Winning isn’t everything, why do they Keep the Score?
• Cricket in India has lost its Sheen
• Is T20 Cricket killing Real Cricketing Skills?
• Six Billion and One Bronze!
• Are Cricketers to be blamed for Match Fixing?
• Modern Day Sport in Industrialized Society is an Industry
• Cricket as a National Obsession is a Detriment to Other Sports