Do You Have 15 Officer Like Qualities? Answer These 15 Questions to Find Out!

In the Indian Armed Forces, the journey to becoming an officer is not defined merely by academic performance or physical stamina—it's the inner character, mental sharpness, and leadership potential that set true officers apart.

If you dream of joining the ranks of the Indian Army, Navy, or Air Force as a commissioned officer, you need to understand one of the most critical selection benchmarks: Officer-Like Qualities, or OLQs.

But what exactly are these qualities? And more importantly—do you have them?

Let’s find out.

What Are Officer-Like Qualities (OLQs)?

Officer-Like Qualities are the 15 core behavioral and personality traits that the Services Selection Board (SSB) looks for during the 5-day selection process. These qualities are not taught overnight—they are embedded in your responses to life, people, and challenges.

The 15 OLQs fall under four main factors:

1. Planning and Organising

• Effective Intelligence
• Reasoning Ability
• Organising Ability
• Power of Expression

2. Social Adjustment

• Social Adaptability
• Cooperation
• Sense of Responsibility

3. Social Effectiveness

• Initiative
• Self-Confidence
• Speed of Decision
• Ability to Influence Group
• Liveliness

4. Dynamic Personality

• Determination
• Courage
• Stamina

These qualities are subtly assessed through activities like group tasks, psychological tests, interviews, and the conference round during SSB.

Why This Quiz Matters

Most candidates prepare only for knowledge-based tests, forgetting that the SSB is all about personality-based leadership testing. This quiz helps you self-evaluate your natural tendencies and areas of strength based on real-life situations—just like in the actual SSB.

The aim isn’t to get a perfect score—but to become aware of where you stand and improve where needed.

Let’s Begin the Officer-Like Qualities Quiz

What Your Score Means

Once you submit your answers, here's how to interpret your score:

🔥 50–60 Points: Future Officer in the Making

You already exhibit the mindset and traits of an officer. You are confident, adaptive, a natural leader, and able to handle stress well. Keep sharpening your responses and you're ready for SSB.

🌱 35–49 Points: Strong Foundation

You have many OLQs in place but there are areas to improve. Work on self-confidence, initiative, and leadership in group scenarios. Practice speaking, handling setbacks, and physical stamina.

⚠️ 20–34 Points: Needs Attention

You may lack consistency in personality traits SSB looks for. Begin building habits that strengthen courage, planning, time management, and emotional control.

❌ Below 20: Time to Rebuild

You might be struggling with self-belief, adaptability, or initiative. That’s okay! Officers are made—not born. Start working on your mindset, take responsibilities in daily life, play team sports, and push your comfort zone.

How to Develop Officer-Like Qualities

Improving OLQs is a gradual process. Here are practical ways to build them:

• Join NCC or Sports Teams to develop leadership and cooperation
• Take initiative in school, college, or work tasks
• Face fears—public speaking, debates, interviews
• Read biographies of military leaders to understand their mindset
• Practice GTO tasks or group discussions with SSB mentors
• Stay physically fit and mentally alert—officers are always prepared

Final Thoughts

The SSB interview doesn’t just look at what you say—it reads who you are.
Your thoughts, your actions, your reactions—they all reveal whether you have the qualities to lead, to serve, and to protect.

This quiz is not the end—it's just the beginning of becoming your best self.

🫡 So, do you have what it takes to lead from the front?
👉 Take the quiz. Know yourself. Start your journey.