Tuesday, 13 August 2013

Second Day in ISSB

The second day is the hardest day of ISSB exam. In the second day there will be no written tests. All the test you will have to do is in the field. All candidates will be divided into 4 to 5 groups, each group having 7/8 members. The followings will be taken in the second day.

1. Group Discussion
2. P.G.T. (Progressive Group Task)
3. H.G.T. (Half Group Task)
4. Extempore Speech
5. Individual Obstacle 
6. D.P. Viva 

GROUP DISCUSSION:

This exam will occur in the morning near 8:00 am. Every group will be taken into different huts and the discussion will occur two times. First one in Bengali and the second one in English will be taken by GTO (Ground Testing Officer). Then he will leave. Then the psychologist will come and repeat the same process. The psychologist will again let you discuss in Bengali and English again.


PROGRESSIVE GROUP TASK

In this test each group will have to cross 4 problems in the ground within 40 minuets. But this time is not enough to cross all four problems. The GTO will describe about all the problems and he will describe you about how to cross the problems. You will have to carry a load ( a huge metal drum). You will be given some helping materials like plank, rope, bamboo and a joker drum. You cannot hang the rope onto your neck and you cannot throw any material to your group mates. You cannot jump to another place if it is more than four feet. White mark is for both materials and human. Black is for only materials. Blue mark is for only human. You cannot touch the red mark and a special material named 'Joker drum' has no rules. You can use the joker drum as like as u want. If any mistake occurs you will shout "FOUL SIR" try to talk loud and in English. If u talk in Bengali there will be no problem. But English is better.

HALF GROUP TASK

As like the PGT the group will be divided into two groups. Rules will be the same and you will get 7 minuets to  cross the problem. If you fail to cross the problem the GTO will ask you about the plan. If the plan is okay; you will still get some marks,

EXTEMPORE SPEECH

After the half group task all members of the group will be taken back to the hut. There the extempore speech will he held. It will be held only in front of  your group mates. The GTO will sit at the back. There the GTO will place some laminated paper. Each paper will have 2 different types of topic. You can pick any one laminated paper and you can choose any one from the two topic written on the paper for you speech. you can get 2 minutes to think about the subject and 3 minutes to deliver your speech in front of your group mates. Don't be nerves while delivering your speech. Make your speech clear and loud.

INDIVIDUAL OBSTACLES ( I.O. )

After the extempore speech, the individual obstacle task will be held. There will be 8 different tasks or obstacles. To complete this task all candidates must have a good physical ability. To complete the 8 obstacles each candidates will be given 2 minuets 30 seconds, (time 2:30 minuets) . The obstacles have different names.

1. LOG.
2. Burma Bridge
3. High Jump
4. Zigzag
5. Tarzan Swing
6. Monkey Bridge
7. Wall
8. Long jump.

VIVA TO THE DEPUTY PRESIDENT ( DP VIVA)

The last exam of the second day is the viva. If possible all the candidates will be called for viva in second day. But if the viva is not possible for all candidates in the second day, the rest of the candidates will attend the viva on the third day. Viva is the one of the most important part of exams in issb. Viva will be taken by the deputy president. you'll have to be frank and free to the deputy president. Most of the question in the viva will be from the bio data you've filled on the first day. While the viva you may face some unexpected questions or problems. Control your emotions and temper while answering the questions. Be frank and free in front of DP. Questions about your girl friend, sex and likes may arise while in the viva room. Try to handle this kind of questions very carefully. Remember this is a part of your exam, so don't screw it up. Be honest but DONT reveal your dark sides. The viva may be for a long time, don't be nervous in front of the DP. Remember viva is nothing but a PERSONAL meeting. So be calm and be smart. But don't be over smart.  

(End of the Second day)