The system of selection of suitable candidates  in finding out on individual, who after training can became a successful officer of average calibre. Thereafter, with experience, maturity and familiarity, it is expected that, he would attain higher goals. For this purpose, the SSBs adapt three different technique, which are as under:-

(a)               Interview technique

(b)               Group testing technique

(c)               Psychological technique

2.         Though the above three techniques are different in their rationales and application, the three assess through their individual specialization, in trying to find out the degree, qutont, level and limitations of the same,  officer leadership qualities. The requirement of the three technique is to provide a three dimensional view of a personality, as it is like looking at a Tennis ball from three different sides,     that an overall complete picture is available, when assessment  of the three accessors are put together, certain traits and qualities are more easily tractile, through a particular technique. Hence, it is, for example, the interviewing officer has hit upon a grey area in respect of a trait in a particular candidate. Confirmation is available either with the GTO or the psychologist. It is of immense satisfaction that this system has stood the test of time.

Requirement

3.         If one is asked to summaries the requirement of a successful candidate at the SSB in one sentence, it would go like this  An individual has to project himself as an average individual of average intellect, who is an involved responsible member of the society. However more projection as such, will not suffice, because in their technique mentioned above, there us ample scope to find out whether the individual is a  put on  or an original. To this extent, unless an individual of what ever age group he may belong to, has to realize his responsibilities  social, moral, ethical, professional and what not.  towards the society of which he is a member , sorting from his family to the society as a whole, he cannot be an original. However, it is accepted that an average individual will have weaknesses and failings, will have limitations and shortcomings. If an individual is aware of these, then there is scope for this improvement as he grows up and through training. It is this individual, the SSB looks for.