Commonly Asked Questions in the IBPS SO Interview

The Institute of Banking personnel is scheduled to conduct its IBPS SO interview 2017 in the final week of February. Here, the candidates who have successfully qualified for the IBPS SO CWE 2017 will be eligible to appear for the interview.

If you are concerned about the difficulty level of the interviews and how tricky the questions will be, practicing during your last few weeks can help you perform well on D-day. Here are some of the most commonly asked interview questions that students from the best PO bank coaching in Delhi have been asked in the past. 

- Why do you wish to join the Indian Public Banking Sector? 

- What do you know about XYZ bank? What are its objectives, vision and mission? 

- What are your thoughts on the job of a bank teller? 

- What are your long-term goals in the Indian Banking Sector?

- What according to you are your biggest strengths? 

- What according to you are your greatest weaknesses and how will it affect the way you perform your job at a bank? 

- What approaches have you considered to improve your knowledge in banking over the last one year? 

- When dealing with clients, you will be put through various stressful situations. How do you plan on handling them? 

- Why should we consider hiring you at our bank? 

- Do you have any questions you would like to ask us? 

Go through each one of these questions thoroughly and prepare relevant answers for the interview. It is important that you sound confident and genuine with your answers. The best way to do this is to be a part of mock interviews with family, friends and mentors at the best PO bank coaching in Delhi. You may also be asked a few questions related to the current trends and happenings in the banking and finance sector in India and around the world. Spend your time reading up about all that is going on. This will help you improve your general knowledge and also build your communication skills for when you have to answer questions. 

Spend time discussing news, ideas and other relevant topics with other knowledgeable people. This will help you gain some clarity on your own personal ideas and also pick up on a few that can help you during your interview. 

On The Day of the Interview

Make sure you arrive with your admission card and get to the venue on time. Wear formal attire that you are comfortable with. Your body language should be proper yet not too stiff. Your body language speaks tons about how confident you are and how well you will be able to converse with your interviewers. 

When practicing, make sure you find ways to gain some clarity in your thought and avoid stuttering. Practice developing a clear speech that allows you to convey your ideas effectively. As Special officers, you will be expected to take on challenging assignments and get involved in national building development activities. Take the role seriously and you will do fine in your interview.