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I am Sivasankari. I had my SBI Clerk Interview today (9th December 2014) at Madurai in Tamilnadu. I would like to share my experience with you all.
Name : Sivasankari
Date : 09/12/2014
Place : Madurai, Tamilnadu
Venue : SBI, Arasaradi Branch, SS Colony
Time : 9 AM
First of all,the staff there were very friendly and treated the candidates well.
I reached the venue by 8.30 AM.We were asked to sit in a waiting area according to our panel number.There they asked us to arrange the documents in following order.
Required Documents
1. 10/12 th marksheet
2. ID proof (This was not mentioned in call letter but they asked for it)
3. Degree consolidated marksheet (If not yet issued then sem-wise mark sheets)
4. Degree certificate
5. 2 Character certificates (1 from instituition(Conduct certificate) last studied and 1 from Gazetted officer)
6. OBC certificate(If any)
7. Medical certificate (If any)
8. Ex-servicemen discharge book (If any)
9. Bio-data form (1 original and 4 copies)
Please note that you have to fill up the form, take photocopies, paste the photos in all 5 forms and sign it across. Self attestation is sufficient for photo copies of above said documents. Only for identity certificate and character certificate gazetted officer sign is needed.
By 10.15 AM I was called for document verification. It hardly took 10 mins. After that I was asked to wait for my turn for interview.
At 12.05 PM, I was called in for interview.I asked permission to enter the room and wished them all. It was a small room and there were 5 panel members.One lady and 4 gentlemen. We were all seated so closely as if we were having GD :) Head of the panel was sitting opposite to me and he started the interview. There were no formal questions for me like tell me about yourself and all. Below are the questions of my interview as exactly as I remember.
Head: Have you prepared well for the interview?
Me: Yes sir
Head : So u are a science graduate in school..
Me : Yes sir
Head: Did you ask any person who has completed interview about the questions we asked?
Me: I told that I asked for what type of questions you were asking and got reply as from hobbies and general knowledge.
M4: Did you ask the exact questions we asked?
Me: No sir. I did not ask that.
Head: Have you been to banks before?
Me: Yes sir
Head: Tell me how a bank or any office should be so that you would be happy and satisfied
Me: Answered
Head: Will you be happy if you are asked to wait in a large queue for ur banking transactions?
Me:Answered
Head: Can a male handle a counter better or a female handle a counter in bank better?
Me: It does not depend on gender..It depends upon individual person
M2: What can we do to reduce queue in Banks? What can we do to make people do their bank transactions without visiting banks?
Me: Told about Mobile banking,Internet banking, ATMs etc
M2: What are the transactions we can do in these?
Me: Explained about Bill payments, statement, funds transfer, withdrawal, etc
M3: Who wrote Ponniyin selvan? (My hobby was reading tamil novels)
Me: Mr.Kalki
M3: Who will be signing 1 rupee notes?
Me: Answered
L1: Can we open a fixed deposit using internet banking without visiting bank?
Me: Answered
M4: What is the controversy of Ranjit Sinha case?
Me: Answered
Head: Showed me a pic of a man shouting his password and date of birth and asked me whether it is a happy situation
Me: Answered
Head: What will happen if he do that?
Me: Answered
Head: What is OTP?
Me: Answered
Finally head of the panel said thank you and shook my hands. I thanked everyone in the room and came out.Overall it was a nice interview and the panel members were very friendly. They encouraged me to answer well, gave ample time to think & answer and gave me clues if I miss a point and move on. Total time was 15 mins.
So friends be confident and genuine..Be who you are.. All the best :)
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Read more Preparation Tips and Interview Experiences of SBI Clerks from Here
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I forgot to mention about NOC certificate in call letter.. You have to submit that too..
ReplyDeleteThanx a lot n all the best..pls explain last one ques show me a pic of a man shooting..sa.maj Ni aya ye..
ReplyDeleteGeneral candidates interview are starting from ???
ReplyDeleteExcellent Review Friend. You will be definitely selected.
ReplyDeleteThanks friend :)
ReplyDeletehey one doubt i have school conduct certificate instead of from collge will it create problem
ReplyDeletevery nice sivasankari. yow will be selected for sure. And i'm having interview tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteyour interview was in local language of in english ?
ReplyDeleteIts ur interview on tamil or english? NOC from
ReplyDeleteThanks Saha.. All the best for you..
ReplyDeletethank u
ReplyDeleteSorry Sabari.. No idea :(
ReplyDeleteIf u r employed in Govt sector/public sector banks or undertakings, u have to submit NOC from ur present employer.. My interview was completely in English
ReplyDeleteur category
ReplyDeleteOBC
ReplyDeletethanks for review siva sankari,
ReplyDeleteit seems u did ur interview well... congrats.
mine was on 13 dec.
one question is that i have worked for a pvt company for 2 years after my education and left that company and joined into banking coaching last year. as the company is in loses. it is not in a position to provide me with relieving letter ... for this reason should i mention it in the bio-data in previous employer column or leave it as not applicable suggest me plz..
ur attempts??
ReplyDeleteThanks and good luck!
ReplyDeletethnxs and specially thnks for d v
ReplyDeleteur attempts???
ReplyDeleteWhat have u answered this question? ---showed a pic and shouting his password and date of birth..
ReplyDeletegreat sivasankari... thank u...
ReplyDeleteIts really useful review for me..
ReplyDeletehope u will get selected..congratz in advance
Has anyone attended SBI clerk interview from Hyderabad..?
ReplyDeleteCompletely in English..
ReplyDeleteI told them its not a desirable situation because he may lose his personal data and Money too.. We should not share our passwords and sensible information to others
ReplyDeleteno i attend interview fro mumbai
ReplyDeleteThanks Simla :)
ReplyDeleteHi sivashankari, thank u for the review and wishing u all success ... i just have a doubt. can u pls tel me wats ur reply for the ques " how a bank or ofc should be" and tat "picture' question ??? ..
ReplyDeletefriend, from where I have to download the character certificate to get signature from gazetted officer, can u please clarify
ReplyDeletecharacter certificate jo maang raha hai last attended collg i have passed grad from distance can i give character from 12th class
ReplyDeleteGreat interview feedback. You will be selected. please if you can help me by answering Fixed deposit answer...
ReplyDeleteThere are a lot of templetes available over net.. Download it, fill it and get signature
ReplyDeleteHi sivashankari, thank u for the review and wishing u all success ... i just have a doubt. can u pls tel me wats ur reply for the ques " how a bank or ofc should be" and tat "picture' question ??? ..
ReplyDeleteHello mam please provide new India assurance related material please mam,....
ReplyDeletethank u......
ReplyDeleteHow w as the interview kiran..? What they have asked?
ReplyDeletehw was d interview.?
ReplyDeletehii........is certificate verification going strictly......unfortunately my brother increased my degree percent 0.2% ............so i am in puzzle.......
ReplyDeletein the letter it mentioned the school or college last attended.so school char certi is okk i think
ReplyDeletethank you
ReplyDeleteNo...in call letter they mentioned head of school/college last attended...so no pblm
ReplyDeleteMine 13th in hyd yours
ReplyDeletehey siva , your interview was awesome, bright chances of selection. all d best. Mine is on 16th in Indore. I want to know that are they having our sbi application form we have submitted during form fill up. As I have some information changed so would it be a problem.
ReplyDelete17th raj..
ReplyDeletein which area
ReplyDeletehi i am having interview on 16th....thanks for ur review....i am waiting since two days for this kind of review from madurai.....u ll be surely selected....one more doubt...conduct certi...issued by my college during 2009 is acceptable or not....???
ReplyDeletehi i am having interview on 16th....thanks for ur review....i am waiting
ReplyDeletefor this kind of review from madurai.....u ll be surely selected....one more doubt...conduct certi...issued by my college during 2009 is acceptable or not....???
Hello Sivasankari, that was a good interview. I have one question. Regarding the biodata, do we have to sign in the photocopies afterwards or before taking the xerox. Also for identity certificate, do we have get attested 5 times or get one time and make copy of that. Please clear my doubt.
ReplyDeleteI don't know whether these are correct.. But this is what I replied friends..
ReplyDelete1. The interviewer showed me a picture with a man telling his name, password and DOB.. He asked me whether the situation in that picture was a happy one.. I said that it was not a happy one and its undesirable as he is disclosing his password and sensible information.. The interviewer asked me what will happen if we disclose passwords.. I replied that anybody can access his information which may be personal and he may lose money too..
2. The interviewer asked me how an office should be in a customer point of view.. I said that in first view it should be well organized and the staff should be helpful and friendly.. Also the staff should understand my needs well and help me to carryout my transactions smoothly..
jo marksheet ki photocopies ka set h wo sirf orignal biodata k sath hi attach karna h ya baki chaar biodata form k sath b attach karna h
ReplyDeletethnx for sharing
ReplyDeleteapne biodata form me choice of lagvg 4 intervw me english likha tha kya? shayad isliye apka intervw english me liya ho
ReplyDeletemine on 18 dec indore
ReplyDeleteHey pls tell me wat do dey mean by character certificate by gazetted ofcr....I have only last studied cc...my interview s next week
ReplyDelete1 set of document photocopies are enough Madhu..
ReplyDeleteI don't remember giving choice of language for interview anywhere if that is what you are asking for..
ReplyDeleteit is mentioned in top of 1st page of biodata frm after roll no nd name of post, choice of langvg for intervw
ReplyDeleteok thnkx
ReplyDeleteThanks..Ur conduct certificate is acceptable
ReplyDeleteFill up the original form and take 4 photocopies without pasting the photos.. After that paste photos in all 5 forms (1 original+4 Xerox).. Put your signature across the photos in all 5 forms.. Identity certificate should be attested in original form only.. Then make copy of it..
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing ur interview exp..
ReplyDeletewat is ur attempt?
ReplyDeleteIf you belong to the following states and you have specified as Hindi then no problem I guess.. Bihar, Haryana, Himachal Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh and the Union Territories of Delhi and Andaman and Nicobar Islands
ReplyDeleteYou can google templetes for character certificate from net.. Please download a template, take printout, fill it and get signature from any gazetted officer mentioned in call letter.. Along with that submit ur last studied CC too..
ReplyDeleteThanks Ruchi.. I searched for answers over internet. It is possible to open fixed deposit accounts thru internet banking..
ReplyDeletedo we have to get attestation from gazettes officer in the certificates?or self attestation?
ReplyDeleteHai Sivasankari
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on completing your interview and All the best for your selection. I have a doubt regarding the documents. Do they ask for semester wise mark sheets or is consolidated mark sheet enough?
Thanks for your timely reply. Wish u all the best.
ReplyDeleteThanku lady.. good luck for the result..
ReplyDeleteGuys one doubt.....In the faculty column what should I indicate my background is B.Tech
ReplyDeleteThank You Sivasankari. Wish You All The Best :)
ReplyDeleteNOC MEANS
ReplyDeletehey nice one. all the very best
ReplyDeletei have one doubt identity certificate in biodata form is to be signed by whom
ReplyDeleteShare your SBI clerk 2014 interview experience with IBPS-NEWS website...They will publish your interview experience on their website...
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hai advanve wishes for Sivasankari Did any one knows when might be the results of SBI Associates will get declared and it that is december when they will conduct interview
ReplyDeletethank u for ur review sivasankari... it ll b very useful.. wishing you to get selected... all d very best & hope the best
ReplyDeletehere u cab get............http://www.bankingawareness.com/notifications/character-certificate-format
ReplyDeleteWas the interview in Tamil??
ReplyDeletei have a doubt about identity column....first we get identity from someone then take 4 photo copies is it right..rly pls..
ReplyDeletesem wise marksheets necesary or not
ReplyDeleteNo objection certificate
ReplyDeleteNope.. In English..
ReplyDeleteThanks.. Consolidated is enough..
ReplyDeleteThanks :)
ReplyDeleteThank u :)
ReplyDeleteThank you:)
ReplyDeleteSelf attestation
ReplyDeletek...thk u...
ReplyDeletek...thk u.......
ReplyDeleteOrignl degree is cmplsry or provsnl will work?? Rply plz
ReplyDeleteProvisional is fine..
ReplyDeleteFirst we have to get it attested and then take photo copy..
ReplyDeleteThanks friend..
ReplyDeletethank u..
ReplyDeleteI am working in TCS for the past two years..I am in serious confusion whether to mention it in bio-data form or not?.Using PAN card number or PF account which I have in TCS right now whether they will be able to find it?..Please reply as I am in very confused stage now..
ReplyDeleteThank u Sivasankari . All ur answers were good and convincing.. u ll surely get selected.
ReplyDeleteThere is list of people given in call letter who can sign it.. Please refer it..
ReplyDeleteIs character certificate is mandatory for everyone ? If so, from where we can get it ?
ReplyDeleteTwo name and address ... so should i write my neighbour name and address
ReplyDeleteHello sivasankari, I have a small doubt. whether we can use Course completion certificate as character certificate? Bcoz in my coll they dint provide seperate character certificate. My character is mentioned in that course completion certificate itself. And its given in 2011. Pls help me.. my interview is on 11th.
ReplyDeleteI hv character certificate by school instead of college will there be any problem ????
ReplyDeleteYou can google templetes for character certificate from net.. Please download a template, take printout, fill it and get signature from any gazetted officer mentioned in call letter..
ReplyDeleteAny person in a respectable position whom you know personally.. For eg. People working in Govt sector or bank or any other well known firm..
ReplyDeleteI don't think it will be a problem..
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ReplyDeleteI hv character certificate by school instead of college will there be any problem ????
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Is any one from Andhra Pradesh applied for tamilnadu and attended interview in Chennai
ReplyDeleteThank you very much. Actually I don't have interview now but in future it will of great use. Thanks. It would be very greatful if u could send me the link to download the template.
ReplyDeleteThank you very much. Actually I don't have interview now but in future it will be of great use. Thanks.
ReplyDeletehey plz tell me
ReplyDeleteThey have taken your Original College character certificate or attested one ?????
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I hv character certificate by school instead of college will there be any problem ????
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Kara lo na attested kisi ko bol ke jagdalpur mai ....waise self chal raha hai
ReplyDeletei discontinued my PG course..i have TC and CC of the college where Pg studied..is there any questions arises about that...and what type of ID proof they asked..is license accepted..
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your review ..... Wish you all the best for success...... Interview was in tamil or english. About how many members were there for the interview.
ReplyDeleteMain kara tho lunga kanhi se bhi yaar
ReplyDeletemujhe tho bas ye malum krna tha ki College vala character certificate original lay rahein hai interview k time ya attested
Vaise kon hai bhai tu jo mera history janta hai???
ReplyDeleteBus ab jaante hain aapko 12 k liye all the best
ReplyDeleteEk hi to indrajeet hai pure india mai
ReplyDeleteStarting mai language select mai kya select karna hai ???
ReplyDeleteJis language me interview dena hai usme
ReplyDeleteAap kya kiye ho ???
ReplyDeleteEnglish krne ka socha hun kyunki main english medium se padha hun na isliye nahi tho shayad -gative impact padega aisa mera frnd bola
ReplyDeleteOk mai hindi mai dunga
ReplyDeleteminister utha k ek bar phir padhao ek aur indrajeet mil jayega + ek discus trow me bronze medal bhi laya hai ek indrajeet
ReplyDeleteThank you and tumhe 11 k liye :)
ReplyDeletei also got on same date 16th in chennai.. All the best for all :)
ReplyDeleteye NOC certificate kya hai
ReplyDeleteHi sivasankari ...In the faculty column what should I indicate my background is B.Tech
ReplyDeletewe can easily attempt 160 +..no need to worry abt ibps clerk..
ReplyDeletedid they said ur sbi clerk marks
ReplyDeleteHai Sivasankari.. thank u soo much for ur advice... i m also selected for SBI nd my intrvw is on 13th of this month... I hav many doubts in filling my biodata form.. will u pls help me??
ReplyDelete1) Whether the photocopies of Biodata form shuld be taken after getting sign in the identity certificate or i hav to get sign in all the five forms???
2) On total, How many photocopies of original certificates has to be enclosed??
pls rep me as soon as possible
Mirchi
ReplyDeletehi......kya school character certificate valid h interview me..
ReplyDeleteHi, one doubt , my college character certificate was issued on 2012 , is there any problem ? do I need to get a new one ?
ReplyDeletetell you were preparing for Bank exams.., and how will they find your pan card number if you don't give it to them.....,
ReplyDeleteNOC, is it mandatory ? ? ? ? ?
ReplyDeletecan we UNDERTAKEN it to submit it later ? ? ? ? ?
plz reply, Sivasankari
NOC, is it mandatory ? ? ? ? ?
ReplyDeletecan we UNDERTAKEN it to submit it later ? ? ? ? ?
plz Sivasankari
You have to get the identity certificate signed and then take photocopies of them..One set of document photocopies is sufficient..
ReplyDeleteI am not sure of that friend.. Please contact any person u knw who is working in SBI
ReplyDeleteIt is fine Malarvizhi.. You can tell them the same and submit it..
ReplyDeleteThey asked for ID proof with address.. Like Voter ID and Aadhar..
ReplyDeleteIts Valid
ReplyDeleteI indicated my branch in B.tech.. Like IT, CS, etc
ReplyDeleteThank you..
ReplyDeleteThanks :)
ReplyDeleteNo.. They did not say that Clemen..
ReplyDeleteThanks.. Interview was in English.. There were 5 members in my panel including a lady..
ReplyDeleteIf u r employed in Govt sector/public sector banks or undertakings, u have to submit NOC from ur present employer..
ReplyDeleteHi whether v have to get all 5 biodata forms duly signed by the gazetted officer or?
ReplyDeleteNot needed friend.. Only in original..
ReplyDeleteThey are asking ID proof also it seems..Read her post carefully
ReplyDeletethanku soo much friend... so sweet of u... a last questn.. whether the original as well as photocopies of biodata form should be attested???
ReplyDeletek siva:-)
ReplyDeleteIf u mean self attestation, its not needed..
ReplyDeleteThank u :)
ReplyDeleteplz tell me which documents are to be attested
ReplyDelete1. biodata form
2.interview call letter
3.10TH marksheet & certificate
4. 12th marksheet&certificate
5.graduation marksheet & certificate
6.post graduation marksheet and certificate
7.computer certificate
8. resident certificate
9.character certificate
inme se kis no. ka document jruri nhi hai ye bhi btana
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ReplyDeleteoh for me in madurai.....
ReplyDeleteThank you for the reply ... i asked how many students came for the interview
ReplyDeleteI m asking abt an attestation frm gazetted officer...
ReplyDeleteWhat was your score sivasankari in SBI Clerks??
ReplyDeleteWhat was the total cuttoff in SBI Clerks 2014 written exam??
ReplyDeleteFor my batch there were around 50 people..
ReplyDeleteThank you .:) ... 50 members for one panel ? .... I think there are many people cleared the exams in tamil nadu ... the interview takes place in Madurai, Coimbatore, Trichy and in Chennai - nungampakkam, egmore and perambur ........
ReplyDeletei hv character certificate issued by clg but it was issued in 2011 when i left the clg....is it sufficient...plz tell me
ReplyDeleteHi Sivasankari thanks for your review! I have a doubt is it necessary to get Gazetted officer sign in ID proof also?
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