Inter Services Selection Board commonly known as ISSB is a premier national

institution which selects future leadership for the armed forces of Pakistan. ISSB
for last seven decades has been fulfilling this esteemed task with commitment,
un-doubted devotion and prestige. ISSB centre Kohat, Gujranwala, Malir and
Quetta are systematically located to facilitate candidates appearing from length
and breadth of the country. Candidates appearing at ISSB are subjected to an
elaborate selection system and the ones with requisite leadership potentials are
recommended to undergo training in the three services academies.

     ISSB follows a three dimensional selection process. The psychologist

     The structure and design of activities at ISSB are flexible and are regularly
adjusted to meet the specific requirements of the armed forces. ISSB selection
process is extensive and will last for four days. It involves an innovative and
creative range of individual and group assessment methods, activities and
sessions designed to provide an opportunity for the selectors to correctly assess
the personality of the candidates. This is how the final picture of a candidate
emerges reflecting three dimensions of his personality. The Board then decides
about the final result and either recommends a candidate for further training or
decides not to recommend a candidate being unsuitable for  military training.
The results are communicated to respective services headquarters who make the
final merit list and thus a fresh batch of cadets report to their academies at time
and date set by the respective services headquarters.

At ISSB, we are looking for alert, motivated candidates who have the potential to
complete the long, arduous and extensive training faced by 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 behavior. Over the years some private institutions and coaching
centers 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 centers is too restricted and brings in rigidity in thought
process. A detailed video documentary is being uploaded which can serve as a
detailed guideline for candidates, you are advised to make full use of it. 

Appearance
You can tell a lot from a person’s appearance. Show us that you have got a sense
of personal pride.
Self Confidence
Self-confidence and maturity are largely the product of experience. You can
strengthen these qualities by participating in-group activities, taking on
responsibility and exercising independence.
Communication Skills
We look for people with good communication skills in both Urdu and English,
clear direction, a good vocabulary and sense of grammar. Try to develop these by
joining in debates and group discussions.
Academic Ability
Good academic results mean you will be good at absorbing the training of
advanced and sophisticated equipment. Make your English and Mathematics
sound.
Leadership
If you possess the above qualities, you will have a greater potential for leadership
training. Try and seek out positions of responsibility in academic, sports, extra-
curricular  activities and other expeditious tasks.
Fitness
Take adequate physical exercise in the run up before you report at the ISSB.
Motivation
You should be convincing and sincere in your reasons for desire to join armed
forces. Make sure you really know for what and why you are applying.
General Knowledge
We are looking for people with an awareness of the world around them, and an
interest in military matters. Discuss current affairs and defense issues with your
parents, teachers and friends and keep yourself updated with good newspapers.
ISSB- Inter Service Selection Board Selection & Guidelines It is a 5 day program for the recruitment
of Commissioned Officers for the Army, Navy and Air Forces. After clearing the initial test, interviews
and medical the candidates are then called for the test through "call letters" to appear in the test. At
ISSB, the candidates undergo basically 3 dimension of Testing system:

 Psych Dimension
 Group Testing Officers (GTO) Dimension
 Deputy President Dimension
Psych Dimension:
Bio Data Form
Sentence Completion Test (SCT) Urdu & English
Word Association Test (WAT)
Picture Story Test
Incomplete Story Writing
Self-Description
Situation Reaction Test (SRT)
GTO Dimension:
 Briefing
 Group Discussion
 Group Planning
 Progressive Group Task (PGT)
 Half Group Task (HGT)
 Short Interviews
 Individual Obstacles
 Command Task
 Final Group Task (FGT)
 Assault Task
Dy president Dimension:
 Interview
ISSB Qualities:
 Integrity
 Courage
 Planning Ability (SPJ)
 Responsibility
 Determination
  Initiative
 Social Relation
 Influencing ability
 Practical Ability
 Self confidence
 Physical Endurance
 Expression
 General Awareness
 Emotional Stability
ISSB Observation:
a) Confused and fussy
b) Superficial and artificial knowledge
c) Over confident
d) Single tracked
e) Selfish / Self-seeker
f) Cleverish and manipulative
g) Casual and carefree approach
h) Seeks the lines of least resistance / Giving up / Disinterested
i) Overbearing / Domineering
j) Unassertive and dependent on others
k) Lacking initiative, Weak in decision making and help seeker
l) Briefed candidates displayed superficial approach and remained stereotyped in their performance
particularly in interviews.
m) Lacking inquisitiveness and weak general awareness
n) Candidate try to justify / rationalize their shortcomings and were not open to critique
o) Remaing fixed pre-conceived concepts and displayed reluctance to mold their ideas
p) Candidates mostly remained concerned about their own performance thus displaying lack of comradeship
q) Candidate displayed average physical standards and some candidates could barely pass individual obsacles
r) Few candidates intentionally displayed lack of interest
s) Candidates try to seek authority and adopt demanding attitude in order to accomplish their goals
Recommendations:
a) Cadets be developed a sense of logic and reasoning to support their ideas
b) Comradeship and selfishness needs to be more emphasis
c) Religious / ethical considerations / social norms to be focused in cadets grooming
d) Motivational level and drive requires particular attention being major ingredients of leadership
e) Activity may be introduced thereby enabling candidates to polish their practical skills
f) Developing habit of listening
g) Stop comparing with others
h) Make them independent
i) Provide emotional support
j) Groom personal hygiene
k) Maintain good posture
l) Organize stuff
m) Increase self esteem
n) Fulfilling basic needs
o) Trust development