Group discussion-An easy approach

GD(Group Discussion)

SSB Simplified

The procedure

• It’s a part of the GTO
• Conducted on day 3 
• There are two group discussions totally
• In the first group discussion the GTO gives the candidates a choice to discuss and select a topic on which they want to discuss out of the two topics which he gives.
• In the second group discussion the topic is given by the GTO and the candidates have no other option than discussing on that topic only
• Unlike in the screening process where everyone is shouting, it isn’t the case in group discussion. Everyone gets a chance here to speak
• Each GD lasts about 10 minutes
• Example of topic-
• India is still a developing country.Is it because

1. Lack of education in our country
2. Rampant corruption
3. Inactive participation from the youth of the country in politics 

• Demonetisation was a great move made by our primeminister.But it wasn’t a completely successfully mission because

1. Lack of proper implementation
2. Wrong timing
3. Less support from citizens
   

Tips for group discussion

• It’s a group discussion and not a debate
• So the best option will be to tell your views about all the points mentioned instead of completely sticking to one point
• Use phrases and sentences like
• I strongly feel that this…..
• What chest no ….says is exactly right but I would like to add another point to what he’s saying
• If we look at this topic from a different perspective then in my opinion I feel that…..
• My dear friends I think chest no …wants to say something.Lets give him a chance to speak….
• Don’t be too aggressive. Be polite
• Present analogies and examples(Relate topics to your real life and day to day events if possible)
• It’s a group discussion and not a lecurette.So you are supposed to allow everyone to speak and listen when others are speaking.
• Do not repeat the same point again and again.You will become a tape recorder.
• Initiate the discussion.(Here you can define and give an outline about the topic)
• Don’t look away when others are speaking. Look at them and acknowledge them about what they are speaking. But don’t make it too artificial.
• Don’t beat around the bush. Speak what is relevant to the topic
• Be natural, confident and cheerful
• Use relevant facts and quotes if possible.
• Read newspapers,editorials,magazines to keep yourself abreast with the happenings around the world and to supplement your knowledge so that you can contribute more points in a group discussion