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GTO Tasks in SSB

GD (Group Discussion)

• Group Discussions will be conducted. The First Group Discussion is usually of a debatable topic and the Second Group Discussion is usually of a social issue.
• In the First Group Discussion, 2 topics will be given by the GTO out of which the candidates have to choose one topic. 1 minute will be given to the group to decide the topic and start their discussion on the chosen topic.
• In the Second Group Discussion, the GTO will give the topic for the discussion related to any social issue.

GPE (Group Planning Exercise)

• The Group Testing Officer will brief the candidates about a situation which will be supported by a map and it would have some problem and candidates will have to think the best possible solution to those solution.
• After the briefing 10 minutes would be given to the candidates to formulate their plans to overcome the situation and write them down.
• Then 20 minutes are given to the group to discuss amongst them and come up with a strategic plan of action to tackle the situation.
• After the end of the discussion, the group will nominate a candidate to narrate the group’s plan to the GTO.

PGT (Progressive Group Task)

• A series of 3 or 4 Major Obstacles will be there. Each Major Obstacle will contain  2 or 3 small Sub Obstacles within them.
• The task of the group is to overcome all the Major Obstacles in the given time.
• Helping material provided: Rope, Plank, Wooden Log and Load.
• Apart from this, there will be some rules that have to be followed.

HGT (Half Group Task)

• Similar to the PGT but only 1 Major Obstacle has to be tackled.
• The group size will be halved.
• Each half group will attempt a different obstacle.
• Helping material provided: Rope, Plank, Wooden Log and Load.
• Apart from this, there will be some rules that have to be followed.

GOR (Group Obstacle Race)

• Also known as Snake Race.
• All the GTO Groups will be competing with each other in a race.
• The race will have some obstacles between the start and the finish line.
• The group has to hold a rolled up tent during the entire duration of the race treating it as an additional group member and taking it through the obstacles.
• Apart from this there will be some rules that have to be followed.

IO (Individual Obstacles)

• 10 obstacles are there.
• Each candidate will individually run the course of the 10 obstacles.
• Each obstacle is numbered from 1-10 which also depicts the marks that it carries.
• The obstacle course can be attempted in any manner and it’s not necessary to go sequentially.
• If a candidate has completed all the obstacles and still has time left they can repeat the obstacles.
• Apart from this there will be some rules that have to be followed.

CT (Command Task)

• The GTO will brief the candidate about the obstacle and makes him/her a  commander.
• The GTO asks the candidate to call 2 subordinates.
• The commander (candidate) has to tackle the given obstacle with the help of their sub-ordinates within a given time frame.
• Helping material provided: Rope, Plank, Wooden Log, Load and other task related materials.
• Apart from this, there will be some rules that have to be followed.

Lecturette

• 4 topics will be given. One topic has to be selected.
• 3 minutes are given to the candidate to formulate the points and organize the lecture.
• 3 minutes are given to the candidate to speak on the topic selected and deliver the lecture.

FGT (Final Group Task)

• Similar to the PGT but only 1 Major Obstacle has to be tackled.
• Helping material provided: Rope, Plank, Wooden Log and Load.