TAT also know as Thematic Apperception Test. TAT is a part of psychological testing happens in stage 2 of SSB interview. TAT is used by psychologist to assess the candidate on the basis of psychology and OLQs. TAT consist of 11 picture slide and a blank slide, let’s talk more about what to write in the blank slide. However, it is not mandatory to write only a particular theme or story for the blank slide, but whatever we write for the blank side is of utmost importance, blank slide story reflects more about our personality and way of thinking. When you see a blank slide, your response will be different from other 11 pictures, may be you write something which is close to your heart. Though there is nothing right and wrong here, you can write whatever you feel good about, as you know there will be a blank slide, you can prepare your story before hand and write the same.
In other 11 picture slides, one must write stories relevant to the picture but still can do little modification as per the thoughts coming in his/her mind. But, when you have a blank slide, your mind plots a theme which is close to your personal life, so that is the reason blank slide story matter much with respect to our psychological assessment.
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Story for blank slide
This is sort of a mystery for many, what to write in blank slide?  One must not take this lightly, as said above, blank slide story is of utmost importance for psychological assessment and your personal assessment.
We asked few recommended candidates personally about their blank slide story and this is what they have said:Vinay: I wrote about my personal life and the challenges I have faced during my studies. I wrote about how did I overcome those problems. Personally, I was not sure what I was writing because it was my first SSB attempt and I cleared it, so I can not say what to write in blank story, but this is what I wrote. Shilpi: I got guidance from one of my friends, so I wrote all story based on my personal life experiences and the blank story was connected to other stories. Kiran: My story was on science fiction, which I personally love a lot. I had prepared my blank story well in advance so it was very easy for me.
Rohit: It was about a boy who was passionate to join Defence, so it was basically out of my experiences of joining the force. I passed my SSB  in 7th attempt, so I mentioned the problems and obstacles I faced during these attempts in brief.
So, we can assume that, for a blank slide, we must not write something random, it is always better to portray your own qualities in the blank slide. Blank slide is a very good opportunity to show your inner qualities which you may not express directly else where. And, it is always good to keep some connection between rest of the stories.
So, what is your story for the blank slide?? you can write your story in the comment box below.Â
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