Welcome to Inter Services Selection Board – ISSB
HISTORY OF ISSB:After the independence of Bangladesh, necessity was felt about setting up of a selection board for selecting officer for the Armed Forces. Firstly army took the initiative and accordingly Army Selection Board was formed in 1974. Similarly candidates for Bangladesh Navy and Bangladesh Air Force also used to be selected by respective services headquarters by different boards. Subsequently, combining all the selection boards, Inter Services selection Board (ISSB) came into being in 1976. Since its inception, ISSB’s main task is to select candidates for the Armed Forces of Bangladesh.
Selection of right man in right place is a complex phenomenon. It is even more complex, when it deals with Armed Forces because that demands sacrifice of human life for right cause. Selection in defence organization has many changes through the ages. One of the methods, which was used for centuries and is used even today in some countries, is the ‘Method of Heredity’. This method was popular amongst autocratic rule due to its’ inherent advantage of continuity in the hierarchy of power to their family. Later, as the educated and enlightened public opinion grew up, the method of heredity lost its credibility. As such, the efficiency and suitability replaced the old concept of ‘Blue Blood’. In present days, the modern comprehensive selection method enables the individuals to compete for important appointments including those of armed forces.
During the period between two World Wars, experiments were made to evolve a system to put appropriate men in armed forces. In this process, towards the end of First World War, Intelligence Test was introduced in US Army. Subsequently Germany introduced psychological test in reconstruction of her war ravaged armed forces from 1927 onward. This provided better quality individuals to German Army. After some more experimentation, at the end of Second World War, three dimensional assessment of candidates for selection has been evolved. Now-a-days this method of selection is followed in most of the countries including Bangladesh.
ISSB ACTIVITY:
Regular and Other Courses:
Total 4 days test for all fully boarded candidates.
Day 1 – Morning
o Candidates report to ISSB by 0730 hours
o Welcome address
o Intelligence and Picture Perception and Description test (PPDT)
o Announcement of screening out result
(Screened out candidates will not attend the subsequent tests)
Day 1 – Afternoon
o Personality Test
o Essay writing (Bangla & English )
Day 2
o Group Discussion-1 (Bangla & English)
o Progressive Group Task (PGT)
o Half Group Task (HGT)
o Extempore Speech
o Individule Obstacle (IO)
o Interview
Day 3
o Planning Exercise (Written & Discussion)
o Command Tasks (CT)
o Mutual Assessment
o Interview
Day 4
Assessment conference
Announcement of final results and Final Briefing
PERSONAL ITEMS:
Candidates should bring following items while joining ISSB:
* Apparels/ Dress (Male)
White Shorts/ halfpant 02 Sets
White Shirt/ T-Shirt 02 Nos
Civvies (Shirt, Tie and Trouser) 02 sets minimum
For Winter only
White Track Suit 01
Suit / Blazer – 01
* Apparels/ Dress (Female)
Dark Green Track Suit 01 Set
White Round neck T-Shirt 02 Nos
Civvies ( Salwar and Kameez) 02 set minimum
For Winter only
Cardigan / Suit / Blazer – 01
* Utility Items for All
Towel, handkerchief
Keds 01 Pair Shoe 01 Pair
Essential Toiletries
Writing materials – Red and Black Pen, Pencil (2B), Eraser, Sharpener etc.
* Academics for All
Certificates (Original/ Provisional)
Mark Sheets
Any other relevant documents/certificates
ISSB PROHIBITED:
Candidates must not bring following items in ISSB:
- Camera (all types)
- Audio & visual items
- Knife / Sharp weapon
- Mobile Phone
- Pet
- Liquors/ Drugs
- Fire Arms
- Government banned items
- Any valuable items
ISSB Contact Details
Inter Services Selection Board – ISSB
Dhaka Cantonment
Dhaka – 1206
Phone: +880-2-8754266, +880-2-8871234 ext: 4266
Time: Sunday – Thursday: 8:30 AM to 3:30 PM
Website: www.issb-bd.org
Email: info@issb-bd.org
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