Psychology test is one of the tests conducted during 5 days of SSB interview. In this test, one answer sheet is given to you. You have to write various things for example stories, sentences, reactions & description in it. The psychologist checks your answer sheets and accesses you according to what you have written in that booklet.

SSB Psychology Test

So it’s very important that you don’t write any wrong point during Psychology Test in SSB Interview. There are some very basic points about what you have to write and what you have not to write. We will talk about each psychology test separately.

Psychology Tests:

1. TAT (Thematic Apperception Test)

2. WAT (Word Association Test)

3. SRT (Situation Reaction Test)

4. SD (Self-Description).

Thematic Apperception Test (TAT)

While writing TAT, follow these simple instructions:

1. You have to write positive stories.
2. You don’t have to write any other details e.g. age, sex etc.
3. Use the 30 seconds to observe the picture, because after that, the picture will not be there.
4. Do practice of writing complete story in 4 minutes.
5. Don’t bring army, soldier or war in each and every picture story.

Word Association Test (WAT)

While writing WAT, follow these instructions:

1. Most common mistake in WAT, Candidates firstly write the word and then they write the sentence. You have to write the sentence directly.
2. Write the first sentence that comes in your mind after watching the word on screen.
3. If you don’t know meaning of any word, you can leave it.
4. While skipping any word, don’t forget to leave that space blank.
5. Try to make positive sentences.
6. You can change the verb ending of the word for example “WORK – working/worked/worker”.

Situation Reaction Test (SRT)

While writing SRT, follow these instructions:

1. Write your real response in that type of situation.
2. Write the reaction in small & simple sentence.
3. Write a practically possible response.
4. Don’t skip any situation in between.
5. It is not necessary to complete all 60 situations. If you have done only 40, it’s totally fine.

Self-Description (SD) Test

In self-description, you have to write following 5 points:

• Your parent’s opinion about you.
• Your teachers’ opinion about you.
• Your friends’ opinion about you.
• Your self-opinion about you.
• What qualities you would like to improve.

and while writing SD, follow these instructions:

1. Write the true opinion of others about you.
2. Try to show points of improvement in you.
3. Don’t write things e.g. short temper, smoking habit etc.

Common Mistakes to Avoid in SSB Psychology Test

The Psychology Test in SSB is a critical part of assessment where candidates often make unintentional mistakes that can affect their results. Here are some key mistakes to avoid:

1. Writing Negative or Defensive Responses – Avoid writing negative stories in TAT or defensive reactions in SRT. Always focus on problem-solving approaches.
2. Using Repetitive Themes – Candidates often make the mistake of bringing military, sports, or leadership elements in every answer. Keep your responses diverse and balanced.
3. Forcing Creativity in WAT – Instead of trying to construct unique or complex sentences, go with natural and simple responses.
4. Skipping Too Many SRT Questions – While it’s fine to leave a few, skipping too many situations indicates indecisiveness or lack of mental agility.
5. Exaggeration in Self-Description – Avoid over-glorifying yourself. The assessors look for honesty and self-awareness.
6. Writing Incomplete or Unclear Responses – In all four tests, make sure your sentences are grammatically correct and convey a clear idea.

By avoiding these mistakes and maintaining a natural, positive, and structured approach, you can improve your chances of performing well in the SSB Psychology Test.