In ISSB, the Self-Assessment Test is a written psychological test where you have to honestly evaluate yourself by writing about your own personality, habits, strengths, weaknesses, achievements, and behavior.
It helps psychologists understand how well you know yourself and whether you can judge your qualities realistically.
✔ What Happens in ISSB Self-Assessment Test?
You are given a list of questions (usually 10–15 short questions).
You must write brief, honest, and clear answers about yourself.
✔ Common Questions in ISSB Self-Assessment Test
These questions often include:
- What are your strengths?
- What are your weaknesses?
- What type of person are you?
- What are the qualities you like in yourself?
- What qualities you dislike in yourself?
- What are your achievements?
- What are your habits?
- How do you behave with family, friends, teachers?
- What are your life goals?
- What will you do if you fail?
- What motivates you?
✔ Purpose of ISSB Self-Assessment Test
Psychologists use this test to check:
- Self-awareness
- Honesty
- Confidence
- Maturity
- Sense of responsibility
- Decision-making ability
- Emotional stability
They compare your answers with interviews, stories, sentence completion, and group tasks to see if your personality is consistent.
✔ Tip for Writing Self-Assessment in ISSB
- Be honest, not artificial
- Keep answers short and realistic
- Do not copy others
- Do not write actor-hero type answers
- Accept weaknesses and show efforts to improve
- Highlight strengths with examples
20 Merits (Strengths)
- Disciplined in work and behavior
- Honest and trustworthy
- Punctual and time-conscious
- Hardworking and dedicated
- Responsible in all tasks
- Quick learner with good understanding
- Good communication skills
- Calm under pressure
- Cooperative and team-oriented
- Respectful and well-mannered
- Good problem-solving ability
- Positive attitude towards challenges
- Strong leadership qualities
- Focused and goal-oriented
- Good decision-making skills
- Strong sense of commitment
- Helpful and supportive to others
- Adaptable to new situations
- Creative and innovative thinking
- Emotionally stable with good self-control
⚠️ 20 Demerits (Weaknesses)
(All are soft, realistic weaknesses that are acceptable in interviews/ISSB)
- Sometimes shy in new environments
- Hesitation in speaking publicly
- Overthinking small issues
- Taking time to trust new people
- Trying to do too many tasks at once
- Struggling to say “no” to others
- Occasionally losing confidence under pressure
- Being overly self-critical
- Seeking perfection even in small tasks
- Sometimes slow in making decisions
- Getting nervous in unfamiliar situations
- Difficulty asking for help
- Focusing too much on details
- Taking extra time to adjust to change
- Becoming disappointed when goals are not met
- Talking less in group discussions
- Taking work-related stress too seriously
- Limited experience in leadership roles
- Avoiding risks or bold steps
- Being quiet and reserved in social gatherings