The third and Fourth day will be the GTO tests. The candidates will be briefed by the Group Testing Officer in the morning about all out door activities. The primary concern here is to see how you will face the obstacles and the tasks allotted to you and your attitude towards other members of the group both while working with them and while directing them. Group tests do not require specialised individual skills on your part.  Logical thinking, coordinated team efforts, work ability to receive and give suggestion is what is looked at by assessors. You will be provided with  Ropes, Planks and Rope etc., as your tools to help you in the assigned task. You are required to execute the task within the given time frame. The battery of GTO tests consists of nine tests/ tasks.

GROUP DISCUSSION :

The first task of GTO  test begins with Group Discussions on a debatable topic, which is usually given on a current event/ social issues. In the first group discussion the group is allowed to select one of the two topics offered. In the second group discussion the topic is of the GTO’s choice. Each discussion will last for approximately 15 to 20 minutes. Each candidate is expected to participate in the discussions. Remember that the discussions involve the exchange of ideas and thoughts. It is not a debate.