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What are Individual Obstacles in SSB?
Dear aspirants, Individual Obstacle in SSB Interview is the first test conducted on GTO day 2 and fourth day of your stay in the selection board. GTO will take all the candidates to individual obstacle ground and will firstly show all the obstacles to candidates. He will also inform about the rules the candidate has to follow while performing the task, like; colour rule will be followed on obstacle number 2, 4, 7, 9 and 10, Where a candidate will not be allowed to touch the red colour portion of an obstacle. He further will instruct the procedure of this test.
The total number of tasks are 10 and a candidate will get 3 minutes of time to negotiate as many as possible obstacles in given time. If a candidate completes all 10 obstacles before 3 minutes, he/she can repeat any test of his/her choice and that many marks will be allotted to him/her as bonus marks. Each obstacle will carry the marks of its serial number marked on a board and placed on the respective obstacle.
Procedure Followed During SSB Individual Obstacles
The procedure will remain very simple:-
- After showing all the obstacles and informing about the rule to be followed on particular obstacles, he will take all candidates out of the ground.
- Candidates will not be allowed to see towards the tasks while sitting outside the ground.
- GTO will go somewhere into the centre of the ground and get ready for assessment.
- He will blow a single whistle with which the first chest number of the group will get up and will go to his selected starting point. (there is no fixed starting point for this task, therefore candidate can start from any of the 10 obstacle)
- After 30 seconds GTO will blow two continuous whistles so that the candidate will start performing.
- After two and half minutes the GTO will again blow a single whistle to give a warning to the performing candidate that he/she is left with 30 seconds. (this is also a warning for next candidate to get up and reach on his/her selected starting point)
- After completion of 3 minutes GTO will blow two continuous whistles so that the performing candidate will stop and the next candidate will start performing.
- The process will continue till the last chest number.
- Total marks for individual obstacles will be 55 excluding bonus marks earned by a candidate but these marks will help GTO only to create a ranking of performers and not be added as it is in the final result of GTO assessment.
- Earlier obstacle number 8 and 10 were not applicable for girls/women but after granting permanent commission to them in armed forces, these are kept optional for them.
How many obstacles are there in SSB?
Here are the 10 obstacles of Army and Naval Selection Boards and also changed/ different obstacles of Air Force Selection Boards.
Obstacle No1: Single Ramp
Expected to run from a distance over the ramp and land on the sand pit.
Obstacle No2: Double Barrel Jump Or Long Jump
The candidates are expected to come running from little distance and jump over drums buried in ground length wise.
Obstacle No3: Balancing Beam
3 wooden beams are placed one after the other and one is expected to climb from the either side and get down from the other. Getting down in between is not permitted.
Obstacle No4: Screen Jump
Ramp similar to No.1 and red screen in front candidate is expected to jump over on sand pit screen. One requires momentum and jumps over without stopping. If you touch the screen it will fall down. Don’t waste time putting it back. It will be done by staff.
Obstacle No5: Parallel Ropes
Two parallel ropes of approx ht of 15 ft from ground. Two ladders and two ropes are hanging from either side, to go up the rope,on reaching on top, hold one of the rope on top and slide to the other side, don’t look down, use a ladder if you don’t have sufficient strength.
Obstacle No6: Tarzan’s Swing
A platform with a ladder at approx 8 ft. On reaching the top, a free hand of rope is handed over. Hold the rope as high as possible, stretch yourself and fold both legs to prevent touching the ground. Take a jump like Tarzan and land beyond imaginary red lines on sand indicated by two red bricks.
Obstacle No7: Double Platform
Two platforms – one at 10 ft and other at 5 ft. Sand pits are in front. Climb up to a higher platform using ladder-like bars and jump on the lower platform and then on ground. Land on your toes else you may trip and fall down. Don’t touch sides painted red.
Obstacle No8: Double Ditch
Two ditches – one long and another short one separated by a flat surface. The longer ditch has a rope hanging. The candidate is expected to come running, take a jump, hold the rope and land on a flat surface, and then take a jump to cross over a smaller pit.
Obstacle No9: Commando Walk
A narrow plank with a victory stand in the middle fixed at a height of approx 10 ft. On either side there are ladders. The side of the ramp and victory is painted red and cannot be touched. Don’t look down.
Obstacle No10: Tiger’s Leap
A platform with a ladder at a height of 10 ft is placed. Rope is in front. The candidate is expected to leap like a tiger and hold the rope and come down. You must have arm strength which can be developed by doing push-ups and practicing rope.
FAQ’s
What is the best way to perform the individual obstacles in the SSB?
Plan the sequence you’ll try to accomplish the individual obstacles in SSB, start with the easier individual obstacles in SSB, then gradually move onto obstacles that are progressively more difficult. Finally, work constantly to maintain speed, stamina, and confidence during the horizontal exam. Must have zeal and enthusiasm in completing the SSB individual obstacles examination.
How to prepare for the individual obstacles round in the SSB?
You should prepare with running practice, push-ups, and practicing climbing the rope; also, make it a regular practice as well. To prepare for the SSB individual obstacles you must be physically fit but you should also be mentally prepared to take on the SSB individual obstacles.
What are the minimum individual obstacles to be cleared in SSB?
In the SSB Individual Obstacles test, there is no specific minimum number of obstacles to clear. Your only target is to clear as many obstacles as you can, based on the performance and officer-like qualities (OLQs), in 3 minutes rather than the minimum score.
What is the purpose of SSB individual obstacles?
Individual obstacles in SSB is to measure your courage, coordination, strength, confidence, and endurance under pressure – all relating directly back to overall office-like qualities.Â
Are individual obstacles in SSB different for females?
The individual obstacles in SSB for females are mostly the same as men, with some flexibility in doing certain tasks.
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