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 17
TAT Picture 1
The Central Government took into account to identify the suspension bridges hanging over since 10 years and have designed a program whereby these bridges be renovated if possible else they would be replaced by permanent bridges by pillars. Mr. Rohan Das is in site visit with his team in one of the suspension bridges across Chambal. During the inspection walk he carefully examined each and every aspect and clarified the said instructions to the team. Not only he did find many of these bridges bleak but also, they were on point of fall. Mr Rohan Das called out for immediate set up of temporary bridge and removed these suspension bridges across the region of River Chambal as it was high current water.
SSB Interview TAT Practice Exercise Part 16
TAT Picture 2
Atul, Mihir and Samresh were students of Delhi Public School Jodhpur studying in 9th standard. History in the 9th standard covers aspects of middle age warfare and kingdoms. These group of friends always made it a point to visit a place of heritage one the new topic was taught. So, for this week the kingdom of “Rathore’s” was discussed. They decided to go to Mehrangarh Fort in Jodhpur. This fort happens to be one of the largest forts in India with seven large gates of entrance. The picture represents the front gate and the fort is situated at an elevated level above rocks which gives it a very distinguished look. After they visited the museum they got to know another interesting fact that one part of the movie “The Dark Night rises” was also shot here. After return they prepared a short summary of whatever they observed and got to know, attached the pictures and presented to the subject teacher so that the information could be shared.
