GTO TECHNIQUE

Service Selection Boards (SSB) assess the personality of a candidate using three different methods. One of the techniques used relates to group activities commonly known as “Group Tasks”. We are well aware that man lives in a society, that is a group, and his behavior is best studied in such a context. At the SSB, small groups of 6 to 10 candidates are formed and they are required to participate in group tasks as a member. Group Testing Officer (GTO) closely observes the way a candidate participates in various tasks and draws his conclusions regarding different qualities and builds a personality profile. The tasks are so designed that an average young person can comfortably participate. Group Tasks have a reasonable mix of indoor and outdoor activities and GTO launches the group in their tasks with fair amount of enthusiasm and cheer.

The Group Test (GTO) Series has a total of 9 tasks/tests, which are conducted over two days :-

Group Discussion (GD)

Group Planning Exercise (GPE)

Group Obstacle Race (GOR)

Progressive Group Task (PGT)

Half Group Task (HGT)

Lecturette

Individual Obstacles (IO)

Command Task (CT)

Final Group Task (FGT)