Guide to Excelling in PPDT – Services Selection Board (SSB) – OUTLINE ONLY

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🪖 Part I: Understanding the PPDT (Approx. 1500 words)

1. What is PPDT?
2. Importance of PPDT in SSB Screening
3. How it fits into the overall selection process

🧠 Part II: Perception Phase – Observing the Picture (Approx. 2000 words)

1. Types of images shown in PPDT
2. How to observe a picture under time pressure
3. Noting key elements: Characters, environment, mood
4. Writing the action/theme line
5. Spotting opportunities to create effective stories

✍️ Part III: Description Phase – Writing the Story (Approx. 2500 words)

1. Ideal structure: Introduction, body, conclusion
2. Creating realistic yet positive characters
3. Storyline types: social, national, moral, adventure, rescue
4. Sample story breakdowns (good vs bad)
5. Grammar, tense, and clarity tips

🗣️ Part IV: Discussion Phase – Group Narration and GD (Approx. 2000 words)

1. How to narrate confidently in 1 minute
2. Improving articulation and command
3. Strategies for effective group discussion
4. Handling aggression and domination
5. Common GD pitfalls to avoid

🛠️ Part V: Practice and Refinement (Approx. 2000 words)

1. Daily observation practice (movies, photos, news)
2. Story writing exercises with feedback loop
3. Voice and body language training
4. Mock PPDT sessions at home
5. Tools, books, and online resources