Picture Perception and Discussion Test - P.P.D.T  is a projection test at SSB which is a part of the screening test.  In this test the candidates are shown a hazy picture for duration of 30 seconds and the candidate has to write down a story in 4 minutes by noting down the basic seven parameters such as

• Age
• Sex
• Character
• Mood
• Past (what he done)
• Present (what is going on in the story)
• Future (what will he do)

How it is conducted:-

     The candidate are advised to sit in a big auditorium.   Then the psychologist gives instruction about the P.P.D.T test.  A hazy picture is projected from the projector for 30 seconds by switching off the light.  In this hazy picture the candidate has to note down the basic seven parameters as  described above.  Then they should think a constructive/positive story in mind to write. After writing the story the candidates are ordered to sit in a semi circle and discuss about their own stories.  The President of the board, G.T.O , the psychologist sit there to select the students for the rest of the four days.    

     Before writing, there is one thing that, a square box is printed in the psychological test answer sheet.  In which the candidate should mark as who is the central character, whats his age, whats his mood, what led to the situation (past), what is going on in the situation (present), and what will happen at the end (future).

 Group Discussion:-

     This is the very important point at the screening test of Day 1.  Since the selection for the four days and rejection (screened out) are based on this performance only.

In this, the candidates are to sit in a semi circle before the president , G.T.O and the psychologist based on their chest numbers.  The candidates are ordered to narrate their individual story before the group either by standing or by sitting.  After the individual narration, the group starts to discuss about the picture and a final conclusion is made.

Tips for Success:-

1.Never look at the officials while narration of the story or while engaging in the discussion.

2.Listen to the speaker don’t look any way

3. Keep proper body language as per the Group Discussion 

4.Also don’t argue with others, Give your points clearly and keep patient listening.

5.Keep smiling its the key of success in P.P.D.T.

6.Be cool

7. Help the weak members to talk