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February 09, 2014

Last Minute IBPS Clerks & POs Interview Preparation Tips

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Friends, hope you've already completed reading the last year's Interview Experiences of IBPS Clerks , POs and interview study material posted by Gr8AmbitionZ and some other sources. So I am not going to talk about those things anymore. Lets talk about a few informal things about your IBPS Clerks and POs interview preparation. Lets start with the check list.

Checklist (the items you should carry to your IBPS Clerks / POs Interview) : Required Documents, Pen, Handkerchief, Small water bottle, detailed address of the Interview venue, a simple smile on your face. 

Study Materials : When I was attending my first bank interview at Bank of Maharashtra (lucky me... there is no IBPS at that time :P ), I was completely tensed. Gathered each and every book which has the title "Banking" on it and started preparing them. Even on the day of my interview, I woke up at 4 AM and started mugging up. Then my father asked, "Beta, are you going to attend the interview of RBI governor ???". I just gave him a dumb look. To my surprise, in interview they asked me only 3 banking related questions... all the remaining questions are of general issues (about my background, my future plans, why banking etc etc..). I was sweating, shivering...  tried to give suitable answers to all the questions. But what I observed was, "I was stammering while searching for suitable English words to convince them with my answers. Then I felt "I would have performed better if I spent a little time on my body language and speaking skills, instead of wasting too much time on mugging up those materials". Give it a try. 

To Do List : One day before the Interview
  • Make convincing answers for the questions like "Tell us about yourself, Aren't you over qualified for this clerical job ?".
  • Practice your answers in front of a mirror. Observe how you are communicating, how you are changing your facial expressions while you are lying (or making some serious statements). Try to improve them. 
  • Check whether you have all the required documents are not. Put them in a file / plastic cover so that it will be easier for you to carry.
  • Check where the interview venue is. Its not enough if you know the area. You should know the exact location of the interview and approx time to reach the venue from your home. 
  •  Lay out your interview outfit the night before. Get a good night's sleep.
To Do List : At the morning of the interview
  • Try to wake up a little early than usual.
  • Breakfast : Don't skip Breakfast. Trust me, you cant be active if you skip the breakfast. You can't smile if you are not active. You can't make a good impression if you can't smile. So, don't skip breakfast. Eat whatever you like. But don't eat oily and spicy food.
  • Don't read anything except that day's news paper. No need to mugup every word and sentence in the news paper. Just have a quick glance at the headlines in the main addition. Interviewers tend to ask this question very frequently if they are running out of new questions to ask. 
  • Try to be there at the interview venue 30 minutes before the specified time.
To Do List : After Reaching the Venue
  • Feel free to use the restroom. 
  • Listen to music in mobile, talk to your fellow aspirants. But don't discuss about the "Expected questions". That fellow may tell you something about the "current korean currency rate in pakistan". You will immediately switch to "I don't know anything zone". A simple enquiry about the pattern of the interview is ok (if that fellow already completed his / her interview), but don't bang your head if you don't know answers to any of those questions. After all, the panel is not gonna ask you the same questions.
  • Dispose of all negative thoughts and feelings that are circulating in your head. 
  • Take a few moments to inhale and exhale for a couple of minutes, maximize deep breaths or close your eyes in prayer to calm your nerves. This controlled breathing pattern puts you in control of the most important part of the interview, yourself.
  • Be gentle with the certificate verification panel. Talk to them with smile. This not only makes you feel comfortable but also helps you in maintaining the smile during the interview. 
  • Sip some water and clear your throat, so that you’re not left feeling dehydrated and it will help you to talk clearly. Fear can sometimes sap your energy to the point of exhaustion where it limits professional performance. Drinking water helps you to rebuild your mental and physical strength.
Language : Most of the times the clerical interviews will be held in local language only. Most of the panel members start the interviews in English and latter switches to local language. Keep one thing in mind, you have to respond in the same language in which the interviewer asks you questions. Ofcourse, you may be very fluent in English and want to show it to them. But the problem here is, they may think that you are showing your attitude. And at the same time, don't answer in local language if they ask  questions in English. Talk slowly. It not only helps you to convey your answers in a clear manner but it also helps you to get rid of anxiety and nervousness.

Dealing with Nervousness : One of the reasons that some people get really nervous in interviews is that you feel like you’re being judged … and worse, judged by someone who has the power to give you what you really want (a bank job obviously) and who may or may not deign to give it to you. Now lets see the other side of the coin. You are not the ONLY person who are being interviewed. The panel members don't even know your name till they start interviewing you and obviously they won't even remember you after those 7 minutes of interview.

And most important thing is, they are also human beings like you, not some robots those have no feelings. They too ate idly / dosa at the early morning of the day and rushed to the interview hall in the same way you did. And who knows ? the interviewers are probably just as nervous as you are :P  Finally what I am trying to say is, they are not going to scan your brain and realize that you don't know anything. According to them, you are just the person, whom they see during those 7 to 10 minutes. Try to give your best out of you.

Final Words : Stay Cool. Relax. The interviewers will be very friendly and it will be like a normal chit chat. Remember guys, you are going for an interview... not for an Interrogation. Do well. Waiting for the good news.. Cheers :)

Krishna Reddy
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85 comments:

  1. superb...thank u so much Mr.krishna

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    1. Dear Friends,

      I am shortlisted for Supreme Court junior court assistant interview if anyone wants to know about interview experience contact me at 08269668746 or give your contact no. I will call you.

      My interview is at Supreme Court of India, Tilak Marg, New Delhi-110201(Near Pragati Maidan Metro Station) anyone know this address please tell me how to reach there actually I am from Madhya Pradesh.

      Mai train se aaunga toh mujhe konse station pe utarna chahiye hajrat nizamuddin station ya New Delhi station jaha se interview location nearest ho.

      If anyone having idea how and what to prepare for Supreme Court junior court assistant interview please guide me.

      I humbly request to all if anyone knows about this please help I am very grateful to all.

      Regards

      Sumit

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    4. Friend mera bhi intrw hai but mujhe mere friend ne bataya k post bahut heeeeeee kam hai & log apni setting bhi karwa lete hai.kya kare jaye k nahi

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    5. sir bhagwan se bada koi b nai hota smjhe agr ye opportunity aapko di h bhagwan ne to kuch soch kr hi di hogi jao r enjoy kro apna interview.........ye sb pehle se hi soch loge to aage kaise badhoge kyuki setting sb kahi hoti h to kha tum aage badhna hi chod doge so plz meri request h k ap jarur jaye

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  2. thnq for a lovely post!

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  3. Really it is very helpful and motivational too....thanks a lot for ur valuable guidance.

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  4. thanks for ur guidance

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  5. hi friends..i need a suggestion..i have been selected as an office assistant in pallavan grama bank..they have called me for certificate verification on 13th jan 2014..there is a bond of 2 years.if i break the bond,i need to pay 1 lakh to the bank.also they mentioned in the offer letter shouldn't break the bond in the initial stage of joining without written consent of the bank..but i have ibps clerk interview on 14th jan..my score 121 obc..i dono wat to do..whether should i join in pallavan bank or to wait for ibps clerk result..pleaseeee help me...

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    1. Bro my suggestion to u that u join the rrb oa becuase in clrk u have to wait for 5-6 month
      and in both the sallary is nearly same
      one more thing if u join than pls do not go for interview so that 1 person get beniffited and get a job
      u may also do a thing that u left this opportunity and wait for 5-6 month for next this will also benifit 1"person u selct in rrb oa waiting list but pls dont do tha u join rrb and than u left when u get in clrk this is not god for u as well as u take 1 seat which they may fill in next yr

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    2. i will agree with saurabh

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    3. Surely ul get ibps clerk. Don't go with pallavan bank... U had secured 41 marks more than cutoff.. So ul get ur first preference bank....

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    4. Surely ul get ibps clerk. Don't go with pallavan bank... U had secured 41 marks more than cutoff.. So ul get ur first preference bank....

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  6. HI it was a nice post. Thank u for sharing........

    is character certificate and biodata form are important to carry
    if needed where can we download it
    plz reply and my name in ibps application is similar to passport only as passport contains surname,fullname
    do they accept this or do i need to make an affediate. if needed how to make it plz plz plz reply

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  7. Thank you for valuable information......

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  8. Thank u very much for this.

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  9. thanks a lot.really it encourage n feel enthu

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  10. quite imperssive and motivate our candidates, thanks for wonderful information Gr8ambitionz.com
    ALL THE BEST FRIENDS

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  11. tell me what is characteristic certificate? where can i download it? plz gve rly mam

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    1. IBPS CLERK INTERVIEW DOESN'T REQUIRE THE CHARACTER CERTIFICATE AT ALL. If you want you can get it from any of the XEROX center & you have to sign it by the GAZETTED OFFICER.

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  12. thank u so much for this post :-)

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  13. Shivani Ma'am i have seen the list of documents to carry..i just want to confirm..that do we need to carry character certificate??
    Plz reply ma'am

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    1. GUYS THIS YEAR NO NEED OF ANY CHARACTER CERTIFICATE........,
      I ATTENDED PO INTERVIEW BUT THEY DIDN'T ASKED ANY CHARACTER CERTIFICATE....,

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  14. thank u mam, it is very motivational post....

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  15. no need to carry character certificate

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  16. Thanks Buddy :) and Krishna...wonderful Post..given by you..thx for ur contribution..its gonna help all our aspirants..who are going to appear for the interview of their dream JOB..

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  17. This post is really very helpful to those candidates who are going to give their interviews.ofcourse I'm one among them.thanks a lot friend.

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  18. Hi friends,character certificate is not necessary for the interview.ibps didn't even mention that in the Required Documents list.if you selected for the job then they'll ask you to submit at the timing of joining.

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  19. thanks a lot for ur guidance

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  20. Thanks for your valuable suggestions

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  21. Really thanks from my heart .

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  22. Krishna.. Good and useful info.. Thanks.. :)

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  23. really gud and motivational information
    thanks gr8ambitionz ...................

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  24. today professional knowledge very easy.reasng aptitude lengthy and time consuming.eng as usual.

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  25. very good inspirational article.. All interview aspirants hope for
    the best and prepare for the worst..

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  26. those who wrote so3 exam today. Plz share ur review. Just to knw abt the paper level..it wil help to understand the cutoff for so3 it paper..

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  27. http://poll.pollcode.com/7616942_result?v

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  28. thanks a tonne sir... it will definately work as a booster for me... :)

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  29. hi guys m a btech student . to sare 8 semester ki DMC le ke jani.padegi ya consolidated or degree se kam chal padega . actually meri do DMC me mera nam galata hai .. to dey can craete ptoblem suggest me what should i do . name change karne me uni. bale ek mahina lete hain ...tensd so much

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  30. Hello friends,
    I have a doubt.I have attended the last year clerical 2012.while applying clerk 2013 this time it asked whether i have applied the clerical 2012 , i put "NO",because I have mentioned the percentage wrongly bcoz i didnot get the consolidated marksheet ,so i put "NO".. Will they reject my candidature? ...pl help.....thanks

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    1. HAPPY TO HELP:
      No way bro.. how could they reject you??
      They don't even ask you at the certificate verification who will check whether you applied last year or not???
      No problem & it's not at all a big issue.

      If they ask in interview just say Sir, As i lost my previous ibps clerk registration no & roll no I placed no as if i place YES it will surely ask for the registration number.

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  32. in ibps interview does the interviers know our written score or not

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    1. HAPPY TO HELP:
      As of my interview experience in IBPS PO 3 NO, THEY DON'T KNOW OUR MARKS...,
      Instead they asked me my marks, Highest score in Po3.

      Anyhow they will surely ask you. If you are nervous or even happy there first question will be sure about your marks.......,

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  33. lot of thanks...gr8team.....

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  34. is d character certification is compulsory? its nowhere mentioned in the interview call letter?

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    1. HAPPY TO HELP:

      Are you guy's kidding or what??????
      Where do you people seen about CHARACTER CERTIFICATE??

      IT IS NOT AT ALL NECESSARY...............,

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  35. Hi...
    Thanks is a very small word to praise you but really you are doing awesome job..
    Keep It Up..

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  36. thank u sir but one thing that my native land is BIHAR but I am living in ASSAM with my parents as my father is working in Army and i got selected from ASSAM in CLERK ....so is there any language problem as I don't know Assamee ...plz help me regarding this ..thanks

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  37. Hi..
    What to say if they ask about PO interview in clerical interview ??
    Can i say abt PO tat i got shortlisted, or i should hide it ...

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  38. Thank you so much Mr.Krishna.....Its really helpful a lot....Thank you so much :) :)

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  39. Very Very Very Very Very Very helpful. Many Many Many Many Many thanks..

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  40. thank u sir...it is very nice and useful tips

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  41. Hi i am anu i have my interview on feb 17th i have my provisional certificate,cmm and all marks sheets except 2.2 marks list.Will tat create any pro for me at the time of interview.plzzzzzzzz reply

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  42. thanks a lottttttttttt

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  43. thank a lottttttttttttt

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  44. Thanku sir......thank you so so much......

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  45. thanku you so much for your information sir

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  46. friend i am from Maharashtra but not very much fluent in marathi.......so is there any chance...

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  47. i don't have provisional and also don't have original degree certificate but have all semster marksheets and also consolidated marksheet, have applied for degree but yet not got,i have my interview tommorow..........will they allow me for the interview..........plz reply sir

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  48. i don't have neither provisional nor original degree but have all semsters marksheets and consolidated marksheet too, have applied for degree but don't have yet.........my interview is tommorow.........what to do plz hep me...........reply friendssssss

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  49. sir, I have been shortlisted for ibps clerical III interview. My score is 111, general category. Is there any possibility getting posted ? The original of my degree certificate is not available as it is sent to university for some changes. Can i appear for the interview with attested copy of degree certificate? please reply

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  50. Can i wear vescoat in my clerical interview or shirt and trouser is enough?

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  51. my name on my 10th marksheet is shefali
    but on my id proof and other documents its shefali jain
    is it a problem wat should i do???

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  52. hello my clerical interview is on 19 feb but i dont hv my MCA provisional or original degree certificate bt i hv all marksheets of mca ....will they allow me to give interview...plz reply

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  53. hello! friends I am going to appear in interview on 21/2. score: 93 Category: general. As i am from pharmacy field (M. Pharm) plz, help me to find out the best ans for the question " how will your proffesion/degree/ knowledge helpful to bank?" Please someone help..

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  54. hello! friends I am going to appear in interview on 21/2. score: 93 Category: general. As i am from pharmacy field (M. Pharm) plz, help me to find out the best ans for the question " how will your proffesion/degree/ knowledge helpful to bank?" Please someone help..

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