SSB Screening PPDT

SSB Screening PPDT (Picture Perception and Discussion Test) is an assessment tool used by the Indian Armed Forces during the Service Selection Board (SSB) interview to evaluate a candidate’s ability to perceive and interpret visual information and his/her communication and decision-making skills. SSB Screening PPDT test also analysis a candidate’s ability to observe, comprehend, and create a situation, as well as to assess their thinking, imagination.

How to write SSB Screening PPDT

PPDT stands for Picture Perception and Description Test. It is a psychological test that forms part of the selection process for officer recruitment in the Indian Armed Forces. During the PPDT, candidates are shown an ambiguous or unclear picture for 30 seconds, followed by four minutes to write a story based on their observations and interpretation of the image. The story should be creative, logical, and follow a certain structure as prescribed by the SSB. PPDT pictures are usually simple, everyday scenes or scenarios that can have multiple interpretations, and it is up to the candidate to construct a compelling story based on their perception of the picture.

Kindly note some important do’s for writing a good story for SSB Screening PPDT

1. Visualize clearly and note down the number of characters, and try to be a keen observant for looking all unique and fine points in the image. 

2. Choose your central character, and add age to it; mostly, you can mention your age because its your reflection in the picture.

3. Determine the length of the story based on the given timeframe of 4 minutes. Ensure that you begin and end the story on a good note and not unfinished.

4. Avoid framing a negative narrative and instead choose a positive storyline.

5. Break your story into parts – beginning, middle, and end and make use of all your characters equitably throughout the story.

6. Do not have an abrupt end to the story.

7. Stick to a logical and realistic story plot and avoid any negative or unrealistic connotations.

8. Be confident and fluent while narrating your story.

9. Keep it simple and interesting, and avoid jargon or ornamented vocabulary to impress.

SSB Screening PPDT Sample

SSB Screening PPDT

STEP : 1 Closely observe the picture within 30 seconds then co-relating whatever observed in the picture to decide an idea (generally based on your life experiences) that matches the picture to write your story.

STEP : 2 Divide the story into 3 parts viz. introduction, main body & conclusion.

STEP : 3 In the introduction give a background about hero & situation that he faced (positive or negative) within 2 lines.

STEP : 4 In the main body, write the actions and ways through which the hero tackles situation briefly in 6 lines.

STEP : 5 Finally conclude the story briefly in 2 lines like what was the end result & how is it benefiting to all.