SSB SRT - Helping Others
The Helping Others category in the Situation Reaction Test (SRT) assesses your empathy, willingness to support others, and ability to handle situations where someone needs assistance. These scenarios highlight your social responsibility, problem-solving skills, and interpersonal abilities.
Below is a detailed list of 50 situations with suggested responses under the Helping Others category.
50 Situations and Suggested Responses
- Situation: You see an elderly person struggling to cross the road.
Response: "Approach them, help them cross safely, and ensure they are comfortable." - Situation: Your friend is unable to pay their exam fees.
Response: "Lend them the money or help them arrange funds on time." - Situation: Your neighbor needs help carrying heavy luggage.
Response: "Offer to assist them and ensure the luggage is safely transported." - Situation: A child in your area has gone missing.
Response: "Help organize a search party, inform the police, and support the family." - Situation: Your colleague is unable to complete their assignment due to illness.
Response: "Offer to share the workload and ensure the task is completed on time." - Situation: A stranger asks for directions in an unfamiliar area.
Response: "Guide them to the best of your knowledge or help them find someone local." - Situation: Your classmate is failing in academics and asks for help.
Response: "Assist them with their studies and provide additional resources if needed." - Situation: A shopkeeper mistakenly gives you excess change.
Response: "Politely inform them and return the excess amount." - Situation: Your friend is feeling low after a personal failure.
Response: "Motivate them, share examples of resilience, and help them move forward." - Situation: Your neighbor’s pet is lost, and they are distressed.
Response: "Help search for the pet and suggest checking local shelters." - Situation: You find someone’s wallet in a public place.
Response: "Look for identification, contact the owner, and return it safely." - Situation: A colleague is unfairly reprimanded by a senior.
Response: "Support them emotionally, discuss the issue, and suggest addressing it calmly." - Situation: Your sibling is struggling with exam stress.
Response: "Help them with a study plan, encourage breaks, and provide emotional support." - Situation: A friend is experiencing financial difficulties.
Response: "Assist them financially within your means or help them explore other options." - Situation: You see a person tripping and falling on a busy street.
Response: "Help them get up, ensure they are not injured, and assist further if required." - Situation: A family in your locality is affected by a natural disaster.
Response: "Provide food, shelter, or clothing and assist with relief efforts." - Situation: A friend asks for help moving to a new house.
Response: "Offer to assist with packing and transporting their belongings." - Situation: Your classmate forgot their lunch and is hungry.
Response: "Share your lunch with them and ensure they are okay." - Situation: A person in a wheelchair needs help boarding public transport.
Response: "Assist them in boarding safely and ensure they are comfortably seated." - Situation: Your colleague is nervous about a presentation.
Response: "Reassure them, help them practice, and offer constructive feedback." - Situation: You notice someone’s vehicle has a flat tire.
Response: "Inform the owner and help them replace the tire or call for assistance." - Situation: Your neighbor is struggling to find a tutor for their child.
Response: "Help them search for a tutor or recommend someone you know." - Situation: A stranger collapses at a public place near you.
Response: "Provide first aid, call an ambulance, and stay with them until help arrives." - Situation: Your friend is unable to handle peer pressure.
Response: "Talk to them, understand their concerns, and provide practical advice." - Situation: You see a blind person struggling to find their way.
Response: "Guide them to their destination safely and offer further help if needed." - Situation: A friend wants to quit their job due to stress.
Response: "Help them analyze the situation, suggest stress-management techniques, and encourage them to reconsider." - Situation: You find your junior struggling to complete their assignment.
Response: "Guide them with tips, clarify doubts, and motivate them to complete the task." - Situation: A guest at a party is feeling out of place.
Response: "Strike a friendly conversation and introduce them to others." - Situation: You notice someone drop their phone in a public area.
Response: "Pick it up and return it to them immediately." - Situation: A friend is overwhelmed by family responsibilities.
Response: "Help them prioritize tasks and offer assistance where possible." - Situation: A new neighbor is finding it hard to adjust to the locality.
Response: "Welcome them, introduce them to the neighborhood, and offer to assist with their needs." - Situation: A friend misses their train and is stranded.
Response: "Help them arrange alternate transport and ensure they reach safely." - Situation: A stranger asks for help carrying heavy groceries.
Response: "Offer to carry the bags and assist them to their destination." - Situation: A friend is unable to write due to an injury.
Response: "Offer to write for them or assist with alternative arrangements." - Situation: A colleague is struggling with a new software.
Response: "Teach them how to use the software and provide helpful tips." - Situation: A tourist looks lost and confused.
Response: "Offer assistance with directions or help them find a local guide." - Situation: A neighbor’s car breaks down, and they need urgent help.
Response: "Help them push the car to a safe spot and call for roadside assistance." - Situation: Your friend is facing difficulty preparing for an interview.
Response: "Help them practice common questions and boost their confidence." - Situation: A fellow passenger loses their wallet during travel.
Response: "Offer to pay for their immediate needs and guide them on reporting the loss." - Situation: Your junior feels isolated in a new workplace.
Response: "Introduce them to colleagues and encourage team bonding." - Situation: A cyclist falls on the road and is injured.
Response: "Help them to safety, provide first aid, and call for medical help." - Situation: A person struggles to understand official procedures.
Response: "Guide them through the process and ensure they complete their task." - Situation: Your friend is unable to repair a broken gadget.
Response: "Assist them with fixing it or help them find a repair shop." - Situation: You find someone crying alone in a public place.
Response: "Approach them kindly, offer to listen, and provide support if needed." - Situation: A senior citizen is unable to lift their luggage on a train.
Response: "Help them place the luggage securely and ensure they are comfortable." - Situation: Your friend is having difficulty cooking for an event.
Response: "Offer to help prepare the dishes and assist with the arrangements." - Situation: A person is struggling to park their vehicle in a tight spot.
Response: "Guide them with instructions to park safely." - Situation: A junior at work is unable to adapt to new responsibilities.
Response: "Provide mentorship, share experiences, and encourage them to learn." - Situation: You notice a stranger left their bag at a bus stop.
Response: "Secure the bag, check for identification, and return it to the owner." - Situation: A fellow student cannot afford study materials.
Response: "Share your materials or help them arrange resources through mutual contacts."
Conclusion
Helping others reflects your empathy, social responsibility, and interpersonal skills—all essential traits for a leader. By practicing these situations, you can better demonstrate your ability to assist others in real-life scenarios during the SSB Interview.