Thematic Apperception Test in SSB consists of a set of ambiguous pictures that will be shown to the candidate, while looking at these pictures candidates must create a theme like a story that requires a hero and a challenge, how the hero will overcome the crisis and succeed.
In TAT a candidate will be asked to write a story on his own based on the images shown. A candidate shouldn’t just use his memory blocks and start preparing a story, he/she needs to see that in every third or fourth line there are different meanings coming, try interpretation and analyze those meanings in the third person because that meaning shows the candidate’s state of mind.
SSB Interview TAT Practice Exercise Part 9
TAT Picture 1
Akanksha is a 14 year old girl residing in Digboi, Assam. Most of the fraternity of the people who are residing there are family members of the employees from Indian oil refinery in Digboi. Akanksha’s mother had asthma. One fine day, she saw her mother with increased palpitation and breathlessness. She tried calling her father during the time but since he was in the refinery the network connectivity was an issue. Therefore, she ran out, and reached the local doctor’s office of the society which was just 2 blocks away. The doctor immediately rushed to the aid and provided necessary treatment. The doctor appreciated on the child’s quick response to the situation. Later on, in the cultural gathering, the family members decided to encourage Akansha and made her share the story with all the people. With a round of applause from all, Akansha felt very motivated and also came up with a suggestion to keep an awareness and emergency helpline which is in the awareness of the children. Soon it was incorporated by the cultural secretary.
SSB Interview TAT Practice Exercise Part 8
TAT Picture 2
Diwakar Gupta was a renowned cardiologist who has been rewarded by many organisations for his social service and outstanding results in critical cases over the years. Dr. Diwakar Gupta is now 39 years old, apart from his routine work, he visits a rural area twice a month to serve the villagers free of cost and also along with his colleagues, educate them to take preventive actions against seasonal diseases. One day he gets a man who died due to heart attack, the reason being lack of emergency support system and first aid. He notices that a young boy named Raghu who is 15 years of age crying in front of his father’s dead body. Dr. Diwakar came to know that Raghu is a meritorious child but belongs to a poor family, after he lost his father, Dr. Diwakar realised the difficulty he is going to face. He decided to bear the cost of his study till he becomes independent. Dr. Diwakar also planned and provided emergency and first aid resources to avoided such incidents. With his continuous efforts for 05 years and with the support of authorities he managed to open a big hospital near the village. He was also amazed to see that Raghu working in the same hospital as a nursing assistant to complete his medical college project. Dr. Diwakar felt proud and satisfied.
