ISSB PREPARATION. Intial test
Sunday, 15 April 2018
ISSB PMA L/C 142.
ISSB- Inter Service Selection Board Selection & Guidelines It is a 5 day program for the recruitment of Commissioned Officers for the Army, Navy and Air Forces. After clearing the initial test, interviews and medical the candidates are then called for the test through "call letters" to appear in the test. At ISSB, the candidates undergo basically 4 Categories of Tests, Which includes
- Screening Test
- Psychological Test
- Group Testing Officers (GTO) Test
- Interview
5 Day Schedule of ISSB
The schedule of the ISSB is as follows:
Arrival Day
- Reception
- Checking of Documents
- Allotment of ID/ Chest numbers
- Photographs
- Administration Staff’s address
- Completion of Board Questionnaires
1st Day
- Opening Address by a Deputy President
- Intelligence Tests
- Announcement of screening out result
- Remaining Psychological Tests
- (Screened out Candidates will not attend the subsequent tests
2nd Day
- Briefing
- Indoor Tasks
- Group Discussion
- Group Planning
- Outdoor Tasks
- Progressive Group Task (PGT)
- Half Group Task (HGT)
- Interviews:
3rd Day:
- Individual Obstacles
- Command Task
- Final Group Task (FGT)
- Interviews (leftovers)
4th Day
- Conferences
- Preparation of all the results
- Dispersal of candidates
Day 1: Screening Test
Soon after the arrival the candidates have to fill in certain Forms including the Personal Information Questionnaire (PIQ), the candidates are given two types of INTELLIGENCE Tests which are both Verbal and non-verbal just like the candidates have appeared in their preliminary or initial tests. These tests are called Screening Tests. The result of screening test is declared within 15 – 30 minutes of the completion of the test. The candidates who qualify while remain there for the next 4 days to undergo the remaining tests, the rest are excused and asked to return home.
Day 2: Psychological Tests
The second day is reserved for the Psychological Test. In Psychological test you must write neatly and legibly as your Handwriting is the mirror to judge your quality.
Remember, Psychological test are meant to calculate your IQ, try to complete maximum number of questions. Be mindful of the facts that your answer should flow your thinking process. Since every test is co-related, be positive in what you write. And remember you are being compared with all other candidates your best performance will take you to your ultimate Goal. In Psychological tests there are four categories that include:-
1. Picture Story Writing Test.
2. Word Association Test.
3. Situation Reaction Test.
4. Self-Description Test.
Story Writing:
The candidates are required to write 12 stories in total out of which 11 are having some picture and one is without picture. You will get about 3 minutes for each story. Do not write stereotype stories. Try different theme for different stories. Remember you are the Hero; the aim should be to bring out leadership qualities of the hero through these stories. Only during the perception test you are to give age, sex, mood and number of persons you see in the picture. Your story must suit the picture yet tells something about the past incident which would have lead to this situation that is happening in the picture. You must also highlight that what is likely to happen in the future.
Word Association Test: Write the first positive thought that comes to your mind. Time given is 15 seconds to write. The sentences need to be grammatically correct. Remember this is not sentence making exam. This is designed to test your inner thought. So be careful in whatever you write.Situation Reaction Test: The test contains day to day practical incidents which we face in our life. Write what actions you are likely to take in case you are in those situations. There are no right /wrong answers. Best approach is to write a positive action which a good citizen is likely to take. Here your qualities such as Courage, Helping attitude, empathy, responsibilities, social interaction, boldness, honesty are tested. Never try the suggested actions as these are likely to lead you for a trouble.
Self-Description Test: In the last part of the psychological test every candidate is supposed to write a self-appraisal with aim of knowing from you that how much you know about yourself. Usually the candidates are asked to give self-appraisal under following heading:
- What is your personal opinion about yourself?
- What does your parent think of you?
- What does your best friend think of you?
- What does your worst enemy think of you?
- What does your teacher think of you?
- What are your strong points?
- What are your weak points?
- What are the qualities you would like to develop?
Go systematic. Suggested heading are:
- About your parents and place of birth and family background.
- Physical Attributes
- Social Contacts.
- Education.
- Extra-curricular activities, achievements.
- Your aims and goals. Both short and long term.
- Religion.
Day 3 & 4: Grouping Testing Officers (GTO) Test
The 3rd and 4th Days are kept for GTO Tests which include:
- Group Planning Exercise
- Progressive Group Tasks
- Half Group Tasks
- Individual Obstacles
- Command Tasks
- Final Group Tasks
Remember to be natural and calm, be yourself and do your best. Put the interest of the group before your own and always be alert. By being yourself your qualities are easily seen by the selectors. All the selectors are well trained, so please do not use any unfair means / bluff. What do they judge at ISSB in Group Tasks?
- Assessment of the candidate’s participation within the formulated Rules
- Planning and Intelligent Assessment of the situation.
- Individual Quality in context to the Group
- Assuming control of a Group to execute a task
- Assess the responsibility to Team mates
- Ability to realize the potential of Group Members
- Capacity to motivate others
- Alertness
- Creative Thinking
- Putting the Group before the self
- Helping Tendency
- Originality of Thoughts
- Quick Decision Making
- Cooperative with Others
- Group Integration
- Planning and Execution
- Leadership Initiative
Interview:
Interviews are held during afternoon/evening hours on 2nd, 3rd or on the 4th day.
RECOMMENDED & NOT RECOMMENDED CANDIDATES ARE NOT PROVIDED THEIR LETTERS AT THE ISSB BUT ARE SENT TO THE CANDIDATES RESPECTIVE RESIDENTIAL ADDRESSES.
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Result of batch 08 - 12 Apr 2018 have been uploaded for 141 PMA L/C
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Calls have been updated for 141 PMA L/C, DSSC & SSC (PN) Term 2018-A.
11 April 2018
Calls have been updated for
SSC (PN) 2018-A
SSC (PN) 2018-A
Contact Info:
Kohat:
0922-9260085
Gujranwala:
055-3830036
Malir:
021-99247448
0922-9260085
Gujranwala:
055-3830036
Malir:
021-99247448
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Welcome to ISSB
Welcome to the official web site of Inter Services Selection Board commonly known as ISSB, representing ISSB Kohat and its detachments at Gujranwala, Malir and Quetta. ISSB is the premier human resource organisation which selects future leadership for the armed forces of Pakistan. ISSB acts as nursery for the Armed Forces of Pakistan.
The candidates reporting at ISSB are subjected to an elaborate selection system and the ones with requisite leadership potentials are recommended to undergo training in the three services academies.
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Our Mission
Our Mission is to Select potential officers for the defence forces of Pakistan who have the requisite mental, moral, social and dynamic qualities to make successful leaders during peace and war.The above mission sets a very sacred and tough challenge for the oraganistaion which can only be met with true dedication, selfless devotion and unflinching resolve to set and meet the standards. Inter Services Selection Board follows a set of time tested protocols to analyse and predict human personality and along the way has earned a respectable name and fame to its credit.
Test Schedule
Click icon on left for tentative schedule of ISSB during 1st half 2018 (Jan - Jun 2018 ). Please remember that this schedule may change to accomodate service requirements.
Security:An elaborate security system is in place here at ISSB. Therefore, please be prepared to undergo such inspection/check on arrival. It will be convenient for candidates to bring least number of metallic items as possible. Your security is of paramount importance to us and your cooperation is highly valued.
Important Notice:Your call letters are issued minimum 20 days in advance to your test date, immediately after website is updated. You should be able to receive your call through Mail within a week time. If you do not get your call via Mail then take a print out from our website of the same page which shows your name and calling date and report for the tests on due date. To check your call click here.
Primary Contact:Mailing Address
GSO-2 (Selection)
ISSB Kohat Cantt
Telephone:
0922- 9260085
Email:
gso2@issb.com.pk
Selection CentersClick here for contact details of selection and recruitment centers of Army, Navy and Air Force.
