Handling Questions on GTO / Psychology Performance in SSB Conference

During the SSB Conference, officers often ask questions about your GTO (Group Testing Officer) and Psychology test performance. The goal is not to judge right or wrong answers, but to assess your self-awareness, honesty, and ability to evaluate your own performance.

1. Understand the Purpose

Questions about GTO or Psychology tests aim to check:
• How well you can reflect on your actions and decisions.
• Your understanding of teamwork, leadership, and individual contribution.
• Your ability to analyze your strengths and weaknesses.

2. How to Answer

• Be Honest: Admit difficulties but highlight how you handled them.
• Highlight Learning: Explain what you learned from each activity or test.
• Show Self-awareness: Mention both your strengths and areas to improve.
• Stay Positive: Avoid blaming others or making excuses.

3. Sample Answer

“During the GTO tasks, I focused on contributing positively to my team while also leading whenever possible. I realized that in some tasks I could have communicated better, and I am working on improving that. The Psychology tests helped me understand my stress responses and decision-making style, which will help me in future situations.”

4. Key Do’s and Don’ts

Do’s	Don’ts
Be honest and reflective	Exaggerate performance or achievements
Show learning and improvement	Blame teammates or circumstances
Keep a positive and confident tone	Speak vaguely or avoid specifics
Highlight both strengths and weaknesses	Ignore areas of improvement

Pro Tip: Reflect on each GTO and Psychology activity beforehand. Identify your strengths, weaknesses, and lessons learned so you can answer confidently and thoughtfully.