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[ The complete guide ]

The ISSB selection, explained

Every stage of the screening and selection process — the tests, what the board watches for, and how to prepare. Nineteen chapters, one clear path.

Last verified · August 2026 · Sources · issb-bd.org, official recruitment circulars

01Items to BringEverything candidates should bring to the ISSB.
02Preparatory GuideA comprehensive day-by-day preparation guide for the ISSB 4-day selection program.
03The Intelligence TestThe first stage of the ISSB Screening Test.
04The PPDT screening test in detailHow the PPDT screening test works on ISSB Day 1.
05The Personality TestThe ISSB Personality Test on the afternoon of Day 1.
06TAT & Story from Beginning LinesThe Thematic Apperception Test (TAT) and Story from Beginning Lines.
07Word Association Test (WAT)The Word Association Test (WAT).
08Sentence Completion Test (SCT)The Sentence Completion Test (SCT).
09GTO Tests (Days 2 & 3)After the screening tests, the Group Testing Officers (GTOs) run the outdoor group tests on Days 2 and 3.
10Group DiscussionGroup Discussion in the ISSB GTO tests.
11Progressive Group Task (PGT)The Progressive Group Task (PGT).
12Half Group Task (HGT)The Half Group Task (HGT).
13PAT Field ItemsThe Physical Ability Test (PAT) field items.
14Extempore SpeechThe Extempore Speech after the 1 km run and tea break.
15Planning ExerciseThe Planning Exercise on the morning of Day 3.
16Command TaskThe ISSB Command Task.
17Mutual AssessmentThe Mutual Assessment, the last test on the GTO ground on Day 3.
18Deputy President InterviewThe ISSB Deputy President Interview.
19ISSB OverviewAbout the ISSB.

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