Syllabus for OIR preparation for Day 1 at SSB

We all know that Screening round or the Day 1 at screening is the gateway for success for the aspirants and it only provides the path for converting their dream into reality. I keep on receiving multiple queries from the aspirants regarding this. Day 1 has three important things which determines selection. Here OIR, individual narration and the story are really important which solely depends on individual performance. This mantra holds true when the performance is really appreciable and hence it  ensures selection. 

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Performing high on these three things never means that GD for discussing the common story is not important, but sometimes it has been seen that GD is solely not individual performance n depends on how the group and the set of aspirants are performing. So to ensure selection one needs to perform really well in the three things as suggested. Rest with even average performance in GD one can easily get screened in. Day 1 is the round where one needs to reveal the officer potential only to assure the assessors that you have it in you and if provided sufficient opportunity, you would surely reveal the OLQ's 

First step first, so lets focur on OIR. In the last article we revealed the importance of this round. We should practice them daily even though the questions asked are of average level. One should never be over confident in this case. I have seen aspirants not doing it and they get screened out even after performing good in PPDT. A smooth performance overall ensures selection. For better practicing we should be aware of the syllabus. Lets see it, but please remember that its not exhaustive but indicative only. I have tried noting down common things that are asked majorly.

SYLLABUS:

Reasoning and Elementary Mathematics.

Reasoning. The question paper will be designed to test the candidates ability to complete sequences making logical conclusion based on simple patter of numbers, statements, figures, letters etc as may be expected of a rational thinking person without any special study of the subject.

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Elementary Mathematics.

(i) Arithmetic. Number System – natural numbers, integers, rational and real numbers. Fundamental operations – addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, square roots, decimal fraction.

(ii) Unitary Method. Time and distance, time and work, percentages, application to simple and compound interest, profit and loss, ratio and proportion, variation.

(iii) Elementary Number Theory. Division algorithm, prime and composite numbers. Tests of divisibility by 2, 3, 4, 5, 9 & 11. Multiples and factors, factorization theorem, HCF and LCM. Euclidean algorithm, logarithms to base 10, laws of logarithms, use of logarithmic tables.

(iv) Algebra. Basic operations, simple factors, remainder theorem, HCF, LCM, theory of polynomials, solutions of quadratic equations, relation between its roots and coefficients (only real roots to be considered). Simultaneous linear equations in two unknowns-analytical and graphical solutions. Simultaneous linear equations in two variables and their solutions. Practical problems leading to two simultaneous liner equations or in equations in two variables or quadratic equations in one variable and their solutions. Set language and set notation, rational expressions and conditional identities, laws of indices.

(v) Trigonometry. Sine x, cosine x, tangent x when O° < x < 90°. Values of sine x, cos x and ten x, for x = 0°, 30°, 45°, 60° & 90°. Simple trigonometric identities. Use of trigonometric tables. Simple cases of heights and distances.

(vi) Geometry.

·         Lines and angles, plane and plane figures theorems on

·         Properties of angles at a point.

·         Parallel lines.

·         Sides and angles of a triangle.

·         Congruency of triangles.

·         Similar triangles.

·         Concurrence of medians and altitudes.

·         Properties of angles, sides and diagonals of a parallelogram, rectangle and square.

·         Circle and its properties, including tangents and normal.

·         Loci.

(vii) Mensuration. Areas of squares, rectangles, parallelograms, triangle and circle. Areas of figures which can bisect into the figures (field book). Surface area and volume of cuboids, lateral surface and volume of right circular area of cylinders. Surface area and volume of spheres.

(viii) Statistics. Collection and tabulation of statistical data, graphical representation-frequency polygons, bar charts, pie charts, etc. Measures of central tendency.

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English. The question paper will be designed to test the candidates’ understanding of English and workman - like use of words. Questions in English are from synonyms, antonyms, reading comprehension, Para jumbles, error spotting, jumbled sentences, sentence correction and fill in the blanks.

Lets not wait and start our preparation, well in time. an ideal time for preparation is around 3 month that a aspirant should invest in for understanding personality and learning the basics. Regular practice and proper self introspection is the key to success at SSB. And believe me this is the simplest thing one can do for getting a dream job. Don't wait and just start. If you still have any query drop and email at jayendrapsingh@gmail.com and get it resolved. We at SSB vision dedicate 2 hours everyday to help aspirants understand personality and resolve queries free of cost. If you have one get an appointment. Follow us here