INTERVIEW TECHNIQUE

Interview is a purposive conversation between the candidate and interviewing officer. Majority of questions in the interview are from the PIQ form. The ultimate aim of the interview is to assess the leadership or OLQs of a candidate. The IO tries to evaluate the training potential of a candidate. As interview lasts for 30to 45 minutes or more it is sufficient time to ask questions from various parts of candidate life.Interview is the most important factor which plays a decisive role in the selection of a candidate in SSB. The aim if this conversation is to assess the leadership qualities or officer like behavior. The question in the interview is directed so as to allow the candidate to automatically portray his officer like behavior. In the interview the interviewing officer looks for the training potential of the candidate. In a SSB interview what matters is the candidate’s knowledge, common sense and power of expression. In the interview the candidate who is able to speak fluently and express himself clearly marks high. Remember at the same time your behaviour should also fall within the OLQs.