Leadership Qualities - Officer Like Qualities OLQs That a SSB Aspirant are supposed to have?
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healthy post on All officer like qualities that you can mention in your PIQform. This post will help you in filling up your PIQ form for SSB + It will
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The following
are qualities have been generally accepted as the qualities of leader.
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Officer Like Qualities |
Intellectual attainment-
1. The extent of
knowledge of various subjects of academic pursuit- e.g. Science, History,
Economics, Literature, Current events etc. 2. The depth of knowledge – how deeply
has the candidate studied a subject of his choice or interest? 3. Application of
knowledge- how has the candidate applied his theoretical knowledge to find
solution of daily life situations. 4. General knowledge of current affairs,
everyday science, burning topics, sports, newspaper headlined etc. 5. Grasp –
quickness with which the candidate picks up the core requirement of thee
question.
Logical Approach to Problem -
1. Rational, clearheaded, analytical
systematic, proceeding step by step and no contradictions. 2. Practical approach- realistic and sensible,
use of common sense, alive to facts and existing limitations.
Planning and Organizing Ability:
1. Clear aim and
objectives- ambition and goal in life e.g., why he wants this job? 2. Planning-
working out what is to be done, when and how? 3. Methodical and systematic
approach. 4. Mobilization and utilization of resources.
Power of Expression:
1. Fluency in speech – no stammering, the unwanted gaps while answering
the questions. 2. Forceful – deliberates, enthusiastic and arresting. No monotonous or dragging voice. No swallowing
of words. 3. No affectations. 4. Convincing ability –speaking with sincerity
and conviction.
Dynamic Qualities (Most wanted OLQs):
1. Self confidence. 2.
Initiative and enterprise 3. Drive, dash, push, motivation. 4. Promptness in
taking decisions, borne out of knowledge and sound judgment. 5. Determination &
perseverance 6. Stamina, energy, active temperament and hard working 7. Resourcefulness.
8. Courage, pluck, guts, spirit of adventure, willingness to take risks.
Psychological Factors:
1. Positive thinking, confident and
determining approach. 2. Optimistic,
hopeful outlook. 3. Sense of right and
wrong. Absence of anti-social or negative qualities - e.g., unreasonable fear, persecution complex,
jealousy, inclination towards crimes, tendency to tell lies, selfishness, quarrelsome
attitudes, irritable nature etc.
Social Qualities (Important OLQs):
1.sense of responsibility. 2. Adaptability 3.
Cooperation, readiness to help. 4. Tact,
pleasing manner and poise. 5. Preference to group life and activity. 6. Considerations
for feelings of others. 7. Friendly. 8. Readiness to sacrifice, selflessness,
placing froup before self. 9. Ability to influence others and get things done.
Personal Traits (that’s how one should be):
1. Cheerful,
pleasant and smiling disposition 2. Liveliness, eager, alert sprightly,
inspired, fired with ambition. 3. Enthusiasm, keenness and interest. 4. Appearance,
dress and turnout – smart, clean and suited to the occasion. 5. Poise, graceful
movements, confident approach, straight walk, looking into the eyes while
speaking – not bent headed or looking at one’s toes while speaking. 6. Punctuality.
Character (One should bear these qualities):
1. Discipline 2.
Loyalty. 3. Integrity and moral values 4. Sincerity.
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