Day 1. Picture Perception and Discussion Test(PPDT)

The Picture Perception and Discussion Test (PPDT) is a critical component of the Stage-1 screening process in the Services Selection Board (SSB) for selecting candidates for the Indian Armed Forces. The PPDT assesses a candidate's perception, imagination, and communication skills. Here's a detailed overview of the PPDT:
1)Picture Perception:
Observation: Candidates are shown a picture for 30 seconds. The picture can be clear, blurred, or ambiguous, depicting various situations and characters.
Noting Details: Candidates note down details such as the number of characters, their age, gender, mood, and the action occurring in the picture.
2)Story Writing:
Time: Candidates are given 4 minutes to write a story based on the picture they observed.
Structure: The story should include three parts: what led to the situation in the picture, what is happening in the picture, and the possible outcome.
Focus: The story should reflect the candidate’s perception, logical thinking, and imaginative abilities.
3)Group Discussion:
Narration: After writing their stories, candidates form small groups and each candidate narrates their story individually.
Discussion: Following the narration, the group engages in a discussion to arrive at a common story. This phase tests the candidate's communication skills, ability to work in a team, and leadership qualities.
4)Assessment Criteria:
Perception Skills: Ability to accurately perceive and interpret the elements in the picture.
Imagination and Creativity: Crafting a coherent and logical story.
Communication Skills: Clarity, confidence, and effectiveness in narrating and discussing the story.
Team Dynamics: Ability to work in a group, listen to others, and contribute constructively to the discussion.
Leadership: Taking initiative and guiding the group towards a consensus.
PPDT is designed to screen out candidates who do not meet the required officer-like qualities (OLQs) early in the selection process. Those who perform well in PPDT proceed to the next stages of the SSB interview process.

[@sasmitpal9283]

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[@KJPritpalSingh]

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[@vocability6463]

Y your hero keeping hand on th e women's shoulder...

[@pranav7175]

They could be siblings too

[@rakeshbeniwal4319]

Don't run away from situation

[@rakeshbeniwal4319]

True!.. She asked him to remove it and warned him not to do it again.

[@YashSingh-vf5le]

Very Nice try friend but in the beginning you have mentioned only 2 characters but your story also have a third one

[@ardeshirmehr5221]

Doesn't seem like that

[@fittransformation6916]

U can also show the story of husband and wife in which wife is a school teacher and while checking some bundles of test copies , she encounters some cute and genuine ans from a student which she is showing to her husband

[@sachinkumarrai3926]

low level idea

[@fittransformation6916]

@@sachinkumarrai3926 my mom is school teacher , so the first idea in my mind is this only , can please help me brother that , we have to pitch a good tremendous story or a story which consists of some positive vibes and nature

[@rakeshbeniwal4319]

Nope it's a fine idea but purpose is missing