Intelligence Tests of ISSB

Intelligence tests are very important to join Armed Forces.They have their own vital role in selection of the candidates.They express the basic I.Q of a candidate.


These tests are conducted to select those candidates who posses a healthy body as well as mental faculties.In the service of an officer,he faces complicated conditions.As in such situations not only his live but lives of numerous soldiers under his command are under risk.If the officer has sharp intellect then he can withstand in such situations. 

Types of Intelligence Tests

There are mostly two types of intelligence tests for Initial Selection

• Verbal Intelligence
• Non-Verbal Intelligence Tests

However,I.S.S.B Tests include some additional tests i.e

• Mechanical Aptitude Test

Advantages of I.S.SB Intelligence Tests

These tests are conducted to select those candidates who posses a healthy body as well as mental faculties.In the service of an officer,he faces complicated conditions.As in such situations not only his live but lives of numerous soldiers under his command are under risk.If the officer has sharp intellect then he can withstand in such situations.   

How to prepare for Intelligence Tests

• Practice is very helpful

To do best in intelligence tests,practice is very important.Candidates should familiarse  themselves with different kinds of tests.

• Instructions

1. Listen to provided instructions carefully.
2. Time of intelligence tests is very short.So time management skill is very important.Try to attempt easy questions first and skip the questions with  confusing statements.
3. Try to complete the series tests first as they are usually easy to attempt.
4. Try to attempt easy questions first and skip the questions with  confusing statements.
5. Non-verbal intelligence is difficult so a candidate will need to much practice to do the best.
6. Negative marking is there in mechanical aptitude tests.So,don't try to do guess work in mechanical aptitude test.