Indian Armed Forces Interview Questions and Answers

Round: Test
Experience: Technical interview comprised of both Tech and HR. Each interview lasted for about

45 minutes.
CGPA isn’t really a factor (at least Last Year).
Questions about Cochin Shipyard Internship were asked.
Questions like, why you wanted to be an IITian were asked.
Medical standards for Eyesight –permissible up to -3.5 D (Myopia).
Tips: Preparation : Basic Naval architecture courses like Ship theory, Resistance and Propulsion and Ship Structure. Special Importance to be given to the assignment in Ship Design. Preparation for the Grand Viva helps a lot

College Name: IIT MADRAS
Motivation: The Indian Navy today employs the largest pool of trained Naval Architects in India. With the Navy going for more and more sophisticated warship production within the country, the Corps of Naval Architects offers excellent opportunities to keep abreast of the advancement in ship building technology and implement your innovative ideas.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: 15 students were gathered and one head of a dept. from the navy staff was called and a topic was given . We exchanged our ideas and on the basis of our points of representation we were shortlisted
Tips: As this is a formal interview selection more than the original formal. So being confident will give you points and do not keep on repeting same points. Try to mention new and practical points .
Duration: 20 minutes

Round: Test
Experience: First the OIR test is conducted at the SSB centre on the following day of reporting. After the OIR , the PPDT and then Group Discussion.
Tips: As this is the defence selection procedure so all things require a mannerial form and with full discipline.
Duration: 4 hours 40 minutes
Total Questions: 25

Round: Ground task
Experience: A full team is created and ground task regarding team work , problem solving issues are given.
Tips: Try to be calm and work with the mates along with you.

College Name: Parul Institute of Engineering and Technology

Round: Test
Experience: The first round is about intelligence rating test, 2 sets of paper involving general apptitude for 25-30min each.
Second round is about picture perception shown for 30seconds. Then to write a story about the picture perceived 4 min.
Duration: 1 hour

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Story has to be narrated by each individual within a minute for person and then discussion for 2min.
Duration: 15 minutes

College Name: R V College oF Engineering

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: We started off with introductions and then started the group discussions. One guy was very hyper excited and didn't let anyone else speak initially.
Tips: Put relevant points and don't be hyper.
Duration: 15 minutes

College Name: SRM University

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: A badge number was given to all the aspirants . 2-3 topics were given and discussion was carried out

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: A badge number was given to all the aspirants . 2-3 topics were given and discussion was carried out

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: A badge number was given to all the aspirants . 2-3 topics were given and discussion was carried out

General Tips: I was little nervous in front of the navy officers and proud to be a part in that.
The interview included long waiting hours.
Skills: Communication, Body Language, Problem Solving, Analytical Skills, Leadership, Time Management
Duration: 1-3 Months

Round: Test
Experience: I am living in Pune and got call for SSB. My interview center is Allahabad. I was expecting that there will be around 200 candidates. At station I found MCO boards and went there. All candidates have to report there. At 1pm all candidates gathered and one army man announced that we have to follow him and he took us out side where army buses are waiting for us. In one bus we all put our luggage and in other some of us went. Similarly they did 2-3 rounds and we all were at center. Now our room allotment started. We all got our room on the basis of hall ticket number. We all have to share the room. They told us that in morning at 5 am, we will get breakfast and have to report at 6.30 am sharp. In night I slept and in morning bell rang, we all wake up, did breakfast, took bath and gathered at decided place. Now silent is all over and finally army persons came. They gave some background of SSB and then real thing that is the procedure of SSB. First we have to fill a form in which we have to provide semester wise percentages and there will be 10-15 questions. Always keep in mind the answers which you have written for 10-15 questions because on final interview they will have those answers. There will be first two tests regarding our brain testing. There will be timeline in which we have to complete the test. There are 50 question and 30 min for first test. For second test around 40 questions and 15 min. Both question papers contains some series, find the sequence, find the missing words, what will be next sequence. In short they want to test our intelligence. After these tests, we have image perception test. In this they will show one picture and the picture will be blur. We can hardly distinguish it. By seeing that picture we have to write one short story. I believe we should be positive while writing story. We got a picture in which one man is reading some book and one girl is standing behind him and looking at him. So I have written story that the boy is preparing for SSB and his mother is caring, motivating him. Also we have to tell the age of characters, type of character means boy or girl and location of him/her. Within 10 min we have to write story.

Round: Group Discussion
Experience: Time over and they collected the answer sheets. Now the next round i.e., group discussion. We have to discuss on the same topic on which we have written the story. They have made group of 10-10 people and started the GD. When our turn came I have also put my view and it went good as well. Finally we got the results and I was not selected. I didn't understand why I was rejected but it was good experience.

General Tips: 1) While solving first and second paper always keep in mind that we have to solve it within time. There is no negative marking so attend all question papers.2) Don't try to be over smart.3) Present as it what are you?4) Don't interrupt any person if he is talking. First let him complete and then start.5) Try to start and conclude the GD.6) Always write positive story.7) Stick to your point.8) Be confident9) don't look at interviewer while doing GD10) Always give time to others also11) Remember the answers which you have gave on form12) Brought all things which they have mentioned in letterFinally best of luck.
College Name: Vjti