Screening and Psychological Tests are an essential part of the ISSB assessment process. These tests are designed to evaluate a candidate’s intelligence, personality traits, and psychological suitability for military service. The purpose of these assessments is to understand how a candidate thinks, reacts, and expresses ideas under structured testing conditions.
Screening / Psychological Tests
These tests include intelligence tests and personality tests and are held on the morning of the second day.
The policy regarding intelligence tests has changed, and results from Initial Selection are now counted.
Intelligence Tests (Screen Out Test)
Intelligence Tests are conducted to assess the mental ability and reasoning power of candidates.
These tests are of two main types:
•Verbal Intelligence Test
•Non-Verbal Intelligence Test
Candidates who fail to reach the minimum required standard are screened out. They are allowed to return home after the test on the first day.
Intelligence Tests conducted during Initial Tests at AS&RCs are now counted for screening purposes, therefore no screening out takes place at ISSB on this basis.
Mechanical Aptitude Test
The Mechanical Aptitude Test is designed to assess a candidate’s basic mechanical sense.
This test evaluates:
•Knowledge of simple mechanical rules
•Practical application of these rules
•Some questions related to common sense
Personality Tests
Personality Tests are written tests of analytical and projective type. Responses in these tests provide an indication about the personality of a candidate.
Sentence Completion Tests
•Urdu Sentence Completion Test
•English Sentence Completion Test
Word Association Test
In this test, candidates respond to given words by writing the first thought that comes to mind. The test reflects the candidate’s thinking pattern and attitude.
Story Writing Test
Story Writing Test is conducted to assess imagination and expression.
It includes:
•Pointer Story Writing – 2 stories
•Picture Story Writing / Thematic Association Test – 4 to 5 stories
Other Psychological Assessments
OPI Test
The OPI Test is part of the psychological assessment process.
Merits & Demerits
Candidates write about their personal merits and demerits.
Life Event
Candidates write about an important life event.
Interview by Psychologist
Sometimes, a brief interview is conducted by the psychologist.
Conclusion
Screening and Psychological Tests aim to assess the mental ability and personality characteristics of candidates. These tests help psychologists evaluate candidates based on their written responses, understanding, and expression, which play a significant role in the overall ISSB assessment process.