Big Five OCEAN Assessment
A widely researched five-factor personality model, built on the open-source IPIP item bank
₹1,000 per candidate, before GST. See all prices
What is Big Five OCEAN Assessment?
The Big Five (OCEAN) model is among the most widely researched personality frameworks in psychological science. AXIS360's implementation uses the open-source International Personality Item Pool (IPIP-120), giving you Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness and Neuroticism scores with full facet-level detail.
What it measures
- Openness
- Conscientiousness
- Extraversion
- Agreeableness
- Neuroticism
Key facts
| Assessment | Big Five OCEAN Assessment |
|---|---|
| Items | 120 |
| Facets | 30 |
| Completion time | ~20 min |
| Public-domain IPIP item bank | Open |
| Price | ₹1,000 per candidate, before GST |
| Best suited to | Organisations wanting a widely researched, public-domain personality measure, research-oriented HR teams, and cross-validation alongside proprietary instruments. |
What does Big Five OCEAN Assessment include?
- 5 broad domains, 30 narrow facets for granular interpretation
- IPIP open-source item bank — no licensing restrictions, fully transparent scoring
- Facet-level reporting shows nuance within each broad trait
- Widely used academic benchmark for cross-validating other instruments
- Ideal complement to competency-based assessments for a fuller personality picture
Why does it matter?
Personality misfit is one of the most common reasons new hires fail within the first year — not lack of skill, but poor fit with team culture and role demands. Costa & McCrae's (1992) Five-Factor Model, refined over four decades into the NEO-PI-R, remains the most cross-culturally replicated personality structure in psychology (McCrae & Costa, 1997), giving you a court-tested framework for evaluating fit without relying on subjective 'culture fit' impressions that often mask bias.
Who is Big Five OCEAN Assessment for?
How does Big Five OCEAN Assessment work?
- 1
Candidate completes 120 items rating agreement with personality statements
- 2
AXIS360 scores 5 domains and 30 facets against normative data
- 3
Report shows domain and facet profile with narrative interpretation
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Frequently asked questions
Is Big Five the same as OCEAN?
Yes — OCEAN is the mnemonic for the five domains: Openness, Conscientiousness, Extraversion, Agreeableness, and Neuroticism (often reported as Emotional Stability).
Why IPIP instead of a commercial Big Five test?
IPIP is a public-domain, peer-reviewed item bank with decades of published validation — it avoids licensing costs and vendor lock-in while maintaining rigorous psychometric standards.