ISSB Preparation-Short Courses

ISSB PREPARATION WING SHORT COURSES

 Lahore College of Intellectuals and Cadets is running two courses to qualify the tests to join the armed forces as commissioned officer that is 2nd Lieutenant and Captain in army, Pilot Officer in Air Force and Lieutenant in Navy. Aim of Preparatory Course is to raise the intelligence level. It is equally useful for all intelligence tests including tests for CSS and NTS.Duration of each course is eight weeks.The time table for each week is given at the start of every week.

ISSB TESTS

PSYCH TEST

  1. INTELLIGENCE TEST
  2. MECHANICAL APTITUDE TEST
  3. PERSONALITY TEST
  4. THEMATIC PERSONALITY TEST
  5. STORY WRITING
  6. SENTENSE MAKING
  7. SENTENSE COMPLETION
  8. FORMS FILLING

GROUP TESTS

  1. GROUP DISCUSSION
  2. GROUP PLANNING
  3. LEADERSHIP GROUP TEST
  4. COMMAND TEST
  5. INDIVIDUAL OBSTACLE TEST
  6. PUBLIC SPEAKING
  7. HALF COMMAND TASKS
  8. PROGRESSIVE GROUP TASK

INTERVIEW

LCIC GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

ISSB PREPARATION-SHORT COURSES

  1. Intelligence Test Preparatory Course and ISSB Preparatory Course will be organized for the candidates of Armed Forces.
  2. Registration of candidates will remain open through-out the year.
  3. Fresh Batch of each Course will start on every Monday.
  4. 10 candidates for ISSB Preparatory Course will be inducted in each batch starting on every Monday.
  5. 15 candidates for Intelligence Test Preparatory Course will be inducted in each batch starting on every Monday.
  6. The dress for the candidates of ISSB Preparatory Course during training is Khaki Trouser and white Polo Shirt with black belt and white PT Shoes
  7. The dress for candidates for Intelligence Test Preparatory Course is any neat and clean Shirt and trouser.
  8. Candidates for ISSB Preparatory Course will wear chest Numbers during training time in College Premises. Each batch will wear chest numbers in different colors.
  9. Candidates for Intelligence Test Preparatory Course will wear Identification card issued by the college in the college premises.
  10. All Candidates will speak in English language only during training time in college premises to improve their spoken English.
  11. Training Program for each course and batch will be strictly followed.
  12. Batch number will be identified with the Week Number of the Year. Batch starting on Monday 3 Jul 2017 will be 27/17 and batch starting on next Monday that is 10 Jul will be 28/17 and so on.
  13. To differentiate the batches for Intelligence Test Preparatory Course and ISSB Preparatory Course a digit of 1 and 2 will be suffixed. Batch of Intelligence Test Preparatory Course will bear digit 1 and Batch of ISSB Preparatory Course will bear digit 2 like 27/17/1 and 27/17/2.
  14. Candidates are advised to stay restricted in their specific training area. Candidates are not allowed to roam around in the other parts of the college.

Registration charges are Rupees 1000/- with Fee Rupees 12000/- for each course. Course Fee for Repeaters is Rupees 10000/-

SALIENT POINTS OF CURRICULUM TO PREPARE FOR THE ISSB TESTS

  • Sessions on Character Building.
  • Workshops and seminars on Personality Development.
  • Confidence Building Measures.
  • Spoken English Sessions.
  • Communication Skill Development Programs.
  • Time and Space Management sessions.
  • Projects and Operations management skill development.
  • Developing basic intellect and IQ.
  • Creating general awareness.
  • Learning interview giving tips and manners.
  • Raising mechanical aptitude.
  • Enhancing comprehension level.
  • Increasing writing speed.
  • Knowing basics of customs of service.
  • Understanding logical reasoning.

Guide Lines for ISSB Candidates

  • Success depends on level of seriousness.
  • Complete adaptation is advised during the training period.
  • Speak in English.
  • Wear proper dress.
  • Display Good Discipline and high moral conduct.
  • Develop trust in Military System.
  • Raising Level of intelligence.
  • Success is guaranteed if you follow our instructions with heart and soul.

PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTS AT ISSB (GUIDE)

The basic criteria for selection of a candidate are some profile qualities. If these qualities are there in a candidate then he will be recommended. If he/she lacks any quality then the candidate will not be recommended. In short we can say that issb is the test of these profile qualities. The qualities are as follows:

  1. Planning ability
  2. Courage
  3. Emotional stability
  4. Responsibility
  5. Integrity
  6. Determination
  7. Initiative
  8. Influencing ability
  9. Social relations
  10. General awareness
  11. Practical ability
  12. Physical endurance
  13. Expression
  14. Self confidence

ISSB is not the test of any candidate’s merit or qualification but it is a test judging and checking these profile qualities only.

The first day at issb is for the psychological tests. These tests are most imlportant and carry the maximum weight for the selection of any candidate at issb. These tests include

  • Sentence completion tests
  • Word association tests
  • Story completion tests
  • Picture story tests 
  • Event (for interview)
  • Merits de-merits (for interview)
  • Psychological interview (2nd day)

Each of these test is to be completed with ful concentration and hard effort because the slightest of the mistake can cost the candidate his/her commission. These tests not only check the basic qualities of the candidate but also determine the mental state of a candidate. If this mentality is suitable for the candidate to be in army he/she is recommended otherwise not a chance. There can be no objection or appeal against a psychologist.

  • Sentence completion test:

These tests are taken in three steps, three sheets consisting of 26 incomplete sentences each to be solved in 6 mins each. Two sheets of 26 sentences in urdu and one in english. There are certain points to be kept in mind while solving these sheets.

  1. Describe briefly what is to be written. To the point in some words.
  2. Activity should be there in the sentence. Idea or quality should be discussed
  3. Sentence should be specific and to the point.
  4. Sentences should be positive
  5. Sentences should be realistic
  6. Sentences should be based on truth.
  7. Presentation should be there. (clear and visible hand writing)
  8. Avoid idioms
  9. Avoid spelling mistakes
  10. Do not use the words, not, do not, should not, would not, always, never, not, may not.
  11. For urdu avoid these words: agr, magr, shayad, hosaktahai, nahi, lekin, hamaisha, mat.
  12. Avoid to give advices,
  13. Do not give order.
  14. Avoid bookish language.
  15. Avoid 8th graded sentences.
  16. Do not cut any word after writing. If at any stage cutting is necessary cut with a single line do not make it over.
  17. Completion is necessary but do not leave a sentence in the middle.
  18. Start completion from the top . Do not leave any sentence in the middle of the series.
  19. Improve writing speed and practice to keep your focus and concentration on the given task.
  20. Always follow the 14 profile qualities. These qualities are observed in all tests.
  • Word assosiation test (wat):

In word associationtest there are 100 words displayed one by one, in front of the candidates after, 10 seconds each. These all words are in english and the sheet is without lines on which these are to be completed. Candidates have to make sentence of each word within the 10 sec time in english only. The points to be followed for this test are:

  1. Be brief
  2. Be specific
  3. Be clear
  4. Activity should be there of idea or quality
  5. Positivity
  6. Avoid criminal thinking
  7. Sentences should be true
  8. Sentences should be realistic
  9. Do not cut any sentence if there is a need to cut with a single line only
  10. Presentation should be there, good hand writing and symmetry to be followed. As the pages are without lines therefore be carefull. Observe straight lines
  11. No popular sentences should be written
  12. No 8th grade level sentences
  13. Follow the series
  14. Writing speed is very important
  15. Avoid idioms
  16. Avoid the usage of the words: not , may not, should not, should, would not, would , never, always, not, donot.
  17. Avoid to order or give advice to anyone
  18. Try to complete as many as possible .

Note: wat test shows a candidate’s personality in a clear cut way so be cautious

  • Story completion and picture story test:

In both of these tests the basic theme remains the same. The points to be followed are the same. In story completion test three topics, one by one , are displayed in front of the candidates on which they have to write a story in 3.5 mins each. In picture stories three pictures are displayed in front of the candidates, one by one, on which they have to write stories in 3.5 mins each. All the tests are to be solved in english.

Rules for these tests are as follows

  1. There should be a moral of the story.
  2. The story should represent a good quality of the person.
  3. There should be an idea or a quality discussed in the story
  4. Story to be written in past tense always.
  5. The story to be written in systematic way.
  6. Achievements should be there
  7. Show positivity
  8. Successful ending
  9. Solution of problems to be given
  10. Avoid using childish language
  • Event and merits and de_merits:

Before the tests of psychology or sometimes after these tests there is a bio data form given to the candidate which the candidate has to fill the form according to all the specifications about him/her. It is this form from which the final interview is taken from the candidate. This form is to be filled carefully and in the end of the=is form there is an event to be written. This event is to be written in the same manner as the story was written. Remember this event is also checked by the psychologist so be cautious. This form also includes a candidate’s merits and de-merits. These are to be 5 in no according to the candidate himself/herself. 5 good points and 5 bad points to be written in short. . This form also includes questions like q) who is your favourite personality and why?q) if you are not recommended what will you do?

The first question to be answered according to the candidate himself truly. And in second the future plan in case of not recommendation to be mentioned. Remember the answer to this question in the manner that i will try again means that a candidate himself/herself is not confident. In the first question write the personality of which you know everything about. Like a candidate’s father.

  • Psychological interview:

This is a short interview just to be given in order to give the psychologist a better view that who has written the sentences under which state of mind. The psychologist will ask simple questions related to a candidate’s own personality. Be careful not to deny what a candidate has already written in a written test.

Key of success in issb 

A candidate can be successful if he/she follows these simple instructions in an interview and complete issb

  1. Be normal
  2. Be natural during all tests
  3. Physical appearance is most important during all tests.
  4. A candidate should be alert at all times
  5. A candidate should have motivation
  6. Be natural in appearance, intelligence and actions
  7. Devotion, hardworking, punctuality and regularity are the basic and fundamental traits to be followed.
  8. Avoid contradiction in your views at any cost between biodata your acts and views
  9. Simplicity is mother of success