Group obstacle race

INTRODUCTION
This is a race between different groups of candidates who are being tested at the board on the same day.Instead of a flat race,this is an obstacle race .It is seen which group reaches the finish line first .The load carried here is known as snake .It is actually a rolled up tent .There is no fixed time for this exercise  and it is to be completed in the shortest possible time .
RULES
1)Once the candidates pick up the snake they will have to hold it till they complete the race .
2)Snake cannot be reduced in its length .
3)The snake will follow the same route as the candidates .
4)The snake will remain straight and paralell to ground while they are running from one obstacle to another .
5)At times minimum 3 candidates must hold the snake .

PERFORMANCE
1)Cheer your team mates constantly .Dont let your spirits come down.
2)Choose a war cry full of josh .
3)Volunteer  to repeat the obstacles again if asked by gto .
4)Help your team mates .
5)Lead your group as much as you can .

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PROGRESSIVE GROUP TASK -PGT

INTRODUCTION

This is one of the very important tests in the GTO’s outdoor series of test .What is done in this test is that the group as a whole is given some obstacles to be crossed in about 40 minutes .These obstacles are spread out on the ground length wise are progressively more difficult as one goes from one obstacle to the next one in the series .Thats why it is called as progressive group task.

Procedure

1)Gto will explain the candidates about each and every obstacle.

2)GTO then explains to the candidates the requirements of the test that is ,the candidates have to carry a load along with the supporting material from the start line to the finish line .He will indicate these lines .

3)He will tell them about what material or structures are not to be touched and which areas are out of bounds.

4)Then he explains the other rules which they have to bear in mind .

IMPORTANT POINT TO BE KEPT IN MIND

1)It is a leaderless outdoor task .Do not look towards the Gto while doing the task .

2)Listen carefully when gto is explaining .

3)Keep in view various supporting material avaiavble and employ them effectively for the solutions of the problems .

4)Show your positive attitude ,initiative ,dash and drive in overcoming the obstacles .

5)Be ready to take reasonable risk in the common cause .

6)If u are unable to come forward ,atleast give your idea or solution from wherever you are .

7)Be prepare to accept others ideas if they are good and worth implementing .

8)Do not waste time in indecisiveness .Be active and do everything possible in co-operation with your team mates 

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Lecturette

Lecturette or speech making is a speech test conducted by a GTO to allow the candidate to expose his individual merits .Unlike group discussion ,where the candidate's behavorial pattern in relation to the others is under scrutiny ,in lecturrete its the power of diverting the attention of the group which is kept under examination .In other words ,lecturrete is  technique employed by GTO to assess candidates expression ,fluency ,clarity of thoughts and delievery of words and expression .

IMPORTANT POINTS
1)Choose a topic which is familiar to you .In other words choose a topic on which you have sufficient knowledge .
2)collect your thoughts as quickly as you can that come in your mind with respect  to that topic .
3)Form a introductory part of your speech as a base and preamble to the topic .
4)Prepare the concluding part as meticulously as the introductory part .
5)Give an analytical and critical approach to your topic.
6)Speak naturally.
7)Let your words be audible.
8)Avoid any personal references .
9)Give proper pauses to your sentences .
10)Use simple language .Try not to use words which you are accustomed to .
11)Dont be nervous just concentrate on your subject


Here are some topics for lecturrette
1)Reservation
2)Fake currency in India
3)Relations with US
4)Relations withChina
5)Relations with Pakistan/kashmir issue
6)Relations with Israel /Iraq and Russia
7)Terrorism
8)Unemployment
9)Jan lokpal vs lokpal bill
10)Corruption
11)Cwg scams
12)Child labor
13)Dowry
14)Brain drain

Group task -Group disccussion

Group discussion is used widely as a variant of personality test for evaluating candidates simultaneously .Its potential was grasped initially by the defence forces who incorporated it into their own system.
A group discussion Is a leaderless group task .All candidates are competitors and they join the discussion without the participation of the examiner .The Gto evaluates the candidates secretly

BRIEFING BY GTO
1)It is an informal discussion on a current or convential topic.

2)It is not a debate so there is no chairman .

3)You can speak whatever you want ,whenever you want and in what so manner you want .

4)You speak in favour or against or in between.

5)Speak in English .If you get struck for word and expression ,you may switch over to Hindi but get back to English as soon as possible

Procedure

1)A group of 8-10 candidates are seated in a circle according to their chest numbers .

2)Two subjects are announced by the gto and the candidates are asked to select one for discussion .The candidates quickly confer among themselves about the selection of the topic .

3)If the members of the group do not come to an agreement then the gto selects one of the topic

4)Discussion will be for 10-12 minutes .After that gto will give the second topic for discussion .There will be no choice this time around .

5)Discussion again will be for 10-12 minutes .

FACTORS WHICH COUNT IN A GROUP DISCUSSION

1)Power of expression-Ability to express ideas clearly.

2)Range of ideas and depth of the thoughts

3)not being rigid minded ,open to accept views .

4)Interest urge ,keenness  ,sound temperament .

5)The ability exert impression in a group.

Self Description

INTRODUCTION

The self descriptive technique also known as the self story writing or self appraisal is another effective and powerful tool in the hands of the psychologists to obtain the confirmation on the findings already recording candidates personality traits .In this test ,candidate Is required to describe about himself his merits demerits and what his friends and others may think about him.

The AIM

The basic intention to employ this technique is to give a chance to the candidate to reveal his own personality or character to the psychologist .Secondly ,it shows whether the candidate has a fair of insight In himself .If he knows himself and is conscious of his weakness ,he will get rid of some of these and improve his personality But if he does not have a fair insight into his own character how can he be expected to improve his own personality ?

Procedure

The self story writing or self appraisal exercise as a task proper ,is generally given to the candidate as the last terms in the psychological test .The time given is about 15 minute .Here an opportunity is given to candidate to write anything he wishes without being questioned .He can mention his strengths ,achievements and other special qualities to give a high profile projection of his personality .besides the normal method of writing one owns assessment of oneself ,the ssb’s also adopt another method of giving the test .They ask the candidates to write their own opinion about themselves by their parents ,friends and teachers .

Importance of the test .

The importance of the test cannot be over emphasized .The psychologist will confirm his observations about the candidate and his appraisal and form an important base in the interview .Everybody has some strong and some weak points and there is no restriction in highlighting his weakness alongwith with his good qualities ,it will give a true picture about himself .The best way to describe himself is to be true and faithful about himself .Therefore he should be no overestimate and under estimate of his personality.

IMPORTANT POINTS

1)Do no waste time in describing your place of birth ,home ,school ,etc at length .The emphasis should be on such factors which will provide some data regarding your personal traits .

2)Give your strong and weak points ,do not refer to your likes and dislikes  .There is no need for you to write about your likes and dislikes at some length .

3)Give correct and accurate information.

4)Prepare in advance and get sufficient practice  by writing again and again .