How to prepare for an Interview session for IBPS PO exam?

In banking competitive exams like IBPS PO exam, interview sessions have proved to be one of the most decisive parts of the selection process. In the interview sessions, the candidates can expect conventional questions but sometime there can be big revelation, as it is difficult to realize the approach and perception of the interviewers. To deliver good impression, it is significant to be eloquent, communicative and impulsive in answering as your answers are supposed to be reasonable, short and communicative. Let us discuss some probable questions which can be asked in the interview to give you an idea about the approach that interviewers have in their mind while conducting this session of IBPS PO EXAM.

1. Questions associated with personal life, family, hobbies, experience etc.

The primary fundamental question which can be asked is – Tell us about you in brief?”

You should begin with your name followed by your home town. In case they ask about your parental background and their occupation, answer briefly. You should be familiar with your instructive credentials, school and college life and about your student’s experiences. You can mention about co-curricular activities or sports with your achievements, if you have achieved any during your school or college time. You can glorify your strengths and intellect and try to highlight yourself in good light. Since, it is a managerial job i.e. IBPS PO or SBI PO exam, and then interviewers can ask you about your leadership experience. You can mention your experience in any private corporate sector, School Science project, Boot Camping Trip, Class Monitor role, College Festivals, NGO volunteering or Social Events etc.

Your sophistication, eloquence and verbalization in answering these questions play a vital role in your selection. If your answers are satisfying then you might be asked questions about your comfort levels and future plans to work in office culture.

2. Questions linked with Education

The interviewer will be now be interested in about “What” and “Why” of your educational background. They will show interest in subjects related to your Graduation/Post Graduation degree. For last few years, engineering graduates have applied for bank exams in large numbers and so if you are one among them then you can expect questions from your trade and subjects. The candidates will be tried and tested in their knowledge and interest in banking world. The candidates are supposed to answer enthusiastically as well as spontaneously. The answers should sound realistically plausible showing their interest and aptitude in banking world. This part of interview is supposed to check common sense, knowledge as well as interest of candidates in the proposed banking job.   

3. Questions related to Banking Industry

In last few years, Indian banking industry has been revamped as well as remodeled in most consequential ways. For instance, the concept of internet and mobile banking has been the “talk of town” and so questions related to them can be asked by the interviewer. The innovation in modern banking techniques and various types of financial products sold by banking authorities can also be discussed and asked. The questions related to online transactions, plastic money (Debit/Credit Cards), RTGS, NEFT etc will also play pivotal role in the interview.

The other major questions can be related to major developments in banking world in India and World. The major headlines that made strong impact in banking and financial world can also be asked. If you are Commerce graduate then you should be well versed with financial and banking terms. The important questions related to them will also be playing major role in interview session. If you have answered these questions confidently then you will be among top favorites. Thereafter, the interviewer can also ask you a typical question- Why you want to choose banking as career? This question will test your knowledge about banking career and duties of a successful banker. You are supposed to know and understand duties and responsibilities of banker like issuing of cheque/pass books, opening of accounts, FD’s, insurance products etc. Lastly, the interviewer can ask you about future of Indian banking sector and its sporadic growth in last few years. You should be well versed with facts and figures and should sound rational and articulate in your answering.

Presumably speaking, the last question asked can be- “Why should we hire you?” Your confidence level and answer will prove to be decisive factor in your selection. Do prepare and discuss all these questions with your seniors and superiors and try to deliver your best answers in your interview sessions. Your good communicative skills, common sense and presence of mind will make you a winner.

All the Best!!!
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