GUIDELINE 

At ISSB, we are looking for alert, motivated candidates who have the potential to complete the long, arduous and extensive training which faces all newly commissioned officers in the service. The Selection Board is looking for many things, such as clear thinking, the ability to remain calm under stress and strain, team skills and willingness to participate. We don’t want you to display rashness or aggression; neither do we want you to be dull or spiritless. Be honest, straightforward and frank. Don’t display over-consciousness, false projection or superficial behaviour. Over the years some private institutions and coaching centres have mushroomed in the country to train the candidate for passing ISSB tests. You are advised not to join these for training and guidance. The training imparted in these centres is too restricted and brings in rigidity in thought process. AppearanceYou can tell a lot from a person’s appearance. Show us you have got a sense of personal pride.Self ConfidenceSelf-confidence and maturity is largely the product of experience. You can strengthen these qualities by participating in-group activities, taking on responsibility and exercising independence.ExpressionsWe look for people with good expression, may it be Urdu or English, clear direction, a good vocabulary and sense of grammar. Try to develop these by joining in debates and group discussions. Academic AbilityGood academic results mean you will be good at absorbing the training of advanced and sophisticated equipment. Make your English and Mathematics sound. LeadershipIf you possess the above qualities, you will have a greater potential for leadership training. Try and seek out positions of responsibility in academic, youth, social or sports activities. FitnessTake adequate physical exercise in the run up before you report at the ISSB. MotivationYou should be convincing and sincere in your reasons for wanting to join armed forces. Make sure you really know for what and why you are applying. AwarenessWe are looking for people with an awareness of the world around them, and an interest in military matters. Discuss current affairs and defence issue

SELECTION SYSTEM 

Aim of Inter Services Selection Board is to select potential officers for the defence

forces of Pakistan who have the requisite capabilities to successfully complete their course of training at the military academies and also Possess physical, mental, social and dynamic qualities to make successful leaders during peace and war.Inter Services Selection Board caters for selection of candidates for training as potential officers for all the Three services of Pakistan. Services Headquarters, however, plan the total number of candidates to be Tested/inducted in various courses as per their overall requirement/schedule.

The selection technique followed by the ISSB is three dimensional. All candidates appearing before the ISSB are toTake three different types of tests, i.e., psych tests, GTO tests and Interview.The Psychologist Officers, Group Testing Officers and the Deputy Presidents, who are specialists in theirRespective fields, administer these tests.We assess you in order to determine who amongst you possesses the potential for leading the military outfits inpeace and war.

PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTSThese tests include intelligence and personality tests and are held on the morning of the first day.Intelligence Tests.These are of two main types; verbal and non verbal. Candidates who fail to come up to the minimum standards are screened out. They are allowed to proceed back to their homes after the test on the first day.Mechanical Aptitude Test. It is designed to assess candidates' basic mechanical sense.Personality Tests. These are written tests of analytical/ projective type. Responses provide indication OUT DOOR TESTSOut Door TestsGroup Tests. In group tests the candidates are put through a number of standardized situations to find out the degree of officer like qualities in a candidate i.e., team spirit, initiative, resourcefulness etc, and whether the candidate’s personality fits him for a practical role that an officer has to play in the Armed Forces. For these tests, the candidates are divided into groups. The tests include:-Group Discussion.Informal discussions are conducted in a group on given subjects.Group Planning.

A group plan for a given problem on the model is to be evolved.Group Tasks.Three group tasks are conducted in which candidates are presented practical situation and left to solve these. Normally these comprise obstacles over which the group is required to carry objects of sufficient bulk and weight.Command Tasks.Each candidate is in turn appointed the commander of the group and given a practical task requiring several men.Individual Obstacles.Simple obstacles which a candidate is required to tackle. INTERVIEWS Interviewer assesses the candidates in an informal and objective manner. The questions would mainly pertain to the candidate's life, academics, awareness and general aspects requiring the candidates' views. TESTING PROGRAMME Arrival DayReceptionChecking of DocumentsAllotment of ID / Chest numbersPhotographsAdministration Staff’s addressCompletion of Board Questionnaires1st DayOpening Address by a Deputy President.Intelligence Tests Announcement of screening out resultRemaining Psychological Tests(Screened out Candidates will not attend the subsequent tests)2nd DayBriefingIndoor TasksGroup DiscussionGroup PlanningOutdoor TasksProgressive Group Task (PGT)Half Group Task (HGT)Interviews3rd DayIndividual Obstacles.Command TaskFinal Group Task (FGT)

Interviews (leftovers)4th DayConferencesPreparation of all the resultsDispersal of candidates