What Are GTO Tasks in SSB? Check All Tasks and Their Difficulties

GTO Tasks in SSB or Group Testing Officer tasks are undertaken by SSB for the individuals to get their efficiency to work together in a group activity. There are a total of 9 tasks that were planned and executed by SSB. The candidates have judged on a range of parameters and in the end, the result depicts the overall ability of the candidate in working in a team and becoming a team player.

The candidates who are successful in the written test of the Indian Army are called for the interview round. The GTO tasks are conducted three to four days after the completion of the SSB Interview. However, not every candidate who is willing to participate in the Indian Army selection process is confused regarding what are the GTO tasks in SSB and how to master them. Therefore, to bust all the confusion of the candidates regarding the same we have come up with this unique article on the different set of GTO tasks conducted by SSB.

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What are the Nine GTO Tasks in SSB?

The SSB conducts GTO tasks post completion of the written test round. The candidates who are finally selected after the GTO tasks are absorbed in the Indian army. The candidates can check out the details of all the different nine GTO Tasks in SSB in the space below:

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Group Discussion (GD)

The first task amongst the 9 GTO Tasks in SSB is the Group Discussion round. In this round, a Group Testing Officer provides a GD topic to all the candidates of the group. Post this, the candidates are asked to engage themselves in a friendly debate and discussion according to the topic. Another important point to note here is that in the GD round, the candidate is not required to conclude, but they are asked to put up their thoughts regarding the topic provided to them.

GPE or MPE (Group/Military Planning Exercise)

The second task amongst the different GTO Tasks in SSB is the Group Planning Exercise. In this round, the authorities divide the candidates into multiple groups and post this they are provided with a particular situation. The candidates are given a time frame of 30 minutes to find a possible solution to the situation. In the end, the groups are asked to nominate a candidate who narrates the solution to the authorities.

Progressive Group Task (PGT)

Progressive Group Task(PGT) is a kind of physical activity that every group has to take up. In this round, a set of rules are been defined by SSB and then they are provided with a lot of props i.e. Balli (wooden log), Plank, and rope to tie to the candidates. It is known as Progressive Group Task since with each obstacle the difficulty level increases for the candidates.

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Snake Race

Snake Race is the next task of the 9 GTO Tasks in SSB. This also includes different groups who participate in the activity. In this task, the candidates are asked to compete in a race in a tent that is rolled up and appears like a snake.

Lecturette

Amongst all the GTO Tasks in SSB, the Lecturette is one such activity that judges the overall personality of the candidates. In this round, the candidates are been allotted three to four topics amongst which the candidates are required to choose one topic and speak on it for at least 3 to 4 minutes. This activity checks the communication skills of the candidate, fluency of the candidate while speaking, his overall tone while speaking and his knowledge to assess the topics etc. Access the Lecturette topics for SSB interview here. 

Half Group Task (HGT)

In this round, the candidates are asked to two choose two members from the group formed by the authorities. Post this, the candidates are allotted a different set of tasks, then the candidates have to complete the task with the resources in the time allotted by the authorities. This tasks also helps the authorities in checking out the capability of the candidates.

Individual Obstacles

This is one of the most important GTO Tasks in SSB and checks out the basic ability, stamina and physical fitness of the candidates to perform the different set of situations or tasks allotted to them by the authorities. Thus round also checks the decision-making ability of the candidates and the speed with which the candidates can make a decision.

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Command Task

The Command Task is the penultimate task conducted by SSB. This round judges the commanding capacity of the candidates who participate in the activities conducted by SSB. In this round, the candidates are asked to choose two members amongst the group formed by the authorities and post this they have to choose an obstacle based on the members and resources allotted to them.

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Final Group Task (FGT)

The Final Group Task (FGT) is the last task of the GTO Tasks in SSB. In this round, the task allotted to a candidate is executed by the whole group. The activities of this round are really difficult and very lengthy. The nature of the activities executed in this round is equivalent to the Progressive Group Task.

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We hope we were able to provide the correct insight on the different GTO Tasks in SSB. For more information, the candidates can visit the Testbook website or download the Testbook app for more updates regarding the upcoming and ongoing recruitment process. The app has a lot of preparation material, practice tests and daily current affairs.