WHAT WE SEEK IN OLQs(Officers Like Qulaities) IN SSB?
A common question troubling SSB aspirant candidates’ minds is as to what is being sought for in Officer Like Qualities (OLQs) in SSB? I will try to answer that in simple words. A candidate should be assessed as adequate in following qualities: REASONING & ORGANIZING ABILITY, SOCIABILITY, LEADERSHIP, WILL POWER & DETERMINATION. As to how assessment is done is an art which is best left to the expert assessors.
What we should understand is that an average candidate getting assessed should have in his/her career done the following:
A) Studied sincerely & understood what was taught well.
B) Played some games, and done some physical fitness exercises.
C) Been involved in organizing some events at home, or school/college & hence would have the ability to organize an event, if required.
D)Would have had some friends at school/college & good relations with family members. He/she would have been helpful in social relations & would respect & regard others.
E) Would have been involved in some leadership role like house captain, team captain, prefect, etc & developed abilities to positively influence a group & work effectively as a leader, as well as a subordinate.
F) Would have developed will power & determination through tough times faced at home & school/college like exams & other pressure/deadline oriented tasks.
G) Would have some hobbies & interests which would have aided personality growth in fields other than what is there in the school/college curriculum.
H) Would have a reasonable interest in knowing about important National & International events & social issues.
It would be apparent from the discussion that the above should be a very normal profile of a candidate. Such a candidate would be selectable. Nothing extra ordinary is required!
Unfortunately such simple qualities are difficult to get in a large number of candidates because of unnecessary focus on marks, time spent in tuition, which hampers all round development.
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