30-Day SSB Prep Plan

A structured daily plan that covers every stage of SSB. Tick off each day as you complete it.

Progress0/30 days

Day 1

Understand the SSB process

→Read the 5-day SSB overview
→Watch 2 YouTube experiences
→Note all documents required

Day 2

OIR — Verbal Reasoning basics

→Learn series, analogy, odd-one-out patterns
→Attempt 1 timed OIR set (15 Qs / 10 min)

OIR: 1 set

Day 3

OIR — Non-Verbal Reasoning

→Learn figure series and mirror images
→Attempt 1 non-verbal OIR set

OIR: 1 set

Day 4

OIR — Numerical Ability

→Revise percentages, time-work, speed-distance
→Attempt 1 mixed OIR set

OIR: 1 set

Day 5

PPDT — Picture story technique

→Study PPDT story structure (Hero-Problem-Action-Result)
→Practice 3 stories on blank images

Day 6

TAT — Introduction

→Understand TAT scoring — OLQs assessed
→Write 5 TAT stories (2 min each)

Day 7

WAT — Speed & positive associations

→Practice 20 WAT words @ 15 sec each
→Review officer-like responses

WAT: 20 words

Day 8

SRT — Situational Reasoning

→Attempt 10 SRT situations
→Compare with model responses

SRT: 1 set

Day 9

Self Description — PIQ preparation

→Fill a mock PIQ form
→Write your Self Description (5 parts)
→Identify 3 strengths & 2 areas of improvement

Day 10

Revision Day 1–9 + Mixed OIR

→2 mixed OIR sets
→15 WAT words
→5 SRT situations

OIR: 2 setsWAT: 15 wordsSRT: 1 set

Day 11

GTO — Group Discussion basics

→Read GD dos and don'ts
→Study 5 GD topics and their key points

Day 12

GTO — Lecturette & GPE

→Practice 1 Lecturette (5 min speech on chosen topic)
→Understand GPE map-reading and decision cycle

Day 13

GTO — Individual Obstacles & CT

→Study IO scoring — initiative, courage, speed
→Learn Command Task leadership approach

Day 14

Personal Interview — Self intro & background

→Record a 2-min self introduction
→Prepare answers for school/college/home town

Day 15

Mid-plan review + full psych practice

→2 OIR sets
→20 WAT words timed
→10 SRT situations
→2 TAT stories

OIR: 2 setsWAT: 20 wordsSRT: 1 set

Day 16

Current Affairs — Defence & Security

→Read last 3 months defence news
→Note 5 key events with your opinion

Day 17

Current Affairs — National & International

→Revise government schemes, economy basics
→Prepare 3 GD topics

Day 18

OIR Speed Drill

→3 timed OIR sets (10 min each)
→Aim for 80%+ accuracy

OIR: 3 sets

Day 19

TAT & WAT intensive

→Write 8 TAT stories
→30 WAT words timed

WAT: 30 words

Day 20

SRT intensive + PI questions

→15 SRT situations
→Prepare answers for 10 PI questions

SRT: 2 sets

Day 21

GTO simulation

→Organise a mock GD with friends
→Practice Lecturette out loud twice

Day 22

Physical fitness awareness

→Understand medical requirements
→Light physical activity — 30 min run/walk
→Read chest/weight/vision standards for your service

Day 23

Full mock day — OIR + PPDT

→Simulate Day 1 screening
→2 OIR sets in exam conditions
→3 PPDT stories

OIR: 2 sets

Day 24

Full mock day — Psych tests

→10 TAT stories timed
→60 WAT words timed (15 sec each)
→15 SRT situations
→Write Self Description

WAT: 60 wordsSRT: 2 sets

Day 25

PI Deep Dive

→Record mock PI on phone
→Review body language tips
→Prepare for NCC/sports/extra-curriculars questions

Day 26

GD topic revision + group task concepts

→Review all 12 GD topics
→Re-read GTO progressive/final group task rules

WAT: 10 words

Day 27

Documents & logistics

→Prepare the physical SSB document checklist
→Check dress code and kit list
→Plan travel to SSB centre

Day 28

Final revision — Psych + OIR

→2 OIR sets
→20 WAT words
→10 SRT situations

OIR: 2 setsWAT: 20 wordsSRT: 1 set

Day 29

Confidence building

→Read 3 success stories
→Write down your top 5 OLQs with examples from your life
→Light revision only — no new topics

Day 30

Rest & mental preparation

→Eat well, sleep 8 hours
→Visualise a confident performance
→Pack your bag and documents tonight