IBPS interview tips

There are several other things to keep in mind. Over the years I have seen candidates
taking care of
most of the points but missing one. Sometimes one wrong step can cost you a job. So it
is better to be
100% prepared.15 minutes interview can change your world. But preparing for that 15
minutes is very
important.
From my experience and experience of others I have listed points to help candidates
appearing in IBPS
Interview. These tips are applicable for other interview as well so read on.
Points to take care of before IBPS Interview
Dress code
. Wear Business formals
. The dress should be clean, well ironed
. Boys should avoid jeans, T shirts and fancy shoes
. Girls should also avoid items mentioned for boys
. They should also avoid fancy makeups and heavy jewelery.
Basic Hygiene
. Boys should be clean shaved
. Girls should comb and tie their hairs
. A gentle perfume is good thing to use
Documents
. You should carry all the documents mentioned in Admit card for IBPS interview
. Missing documents leaves negative impression
. They do allow you to appear in interview after making a declaration about submitting
the

document later on
Interview Hall
. You might have to wait sometime before appearing for interview. Utilize the time to
relax
yourself.
. Do not indulge in talks with others regarding interview questions and other things it
adds
pressure.
. You can have light talks that will make you comfortable.
. It is better to have some water. Drinking water relieves tension.
. You can also walk for a while before appearing for interview.
. Before going for interview you have to submit and get your documents verified. So
arrange
your documents as per their instructions. It is better to have all the documents ready
and two set
photo copy of each document.
Points to take care of During IBPS Interview
. Before entering interview room ask for permission."may I come in" should serve the
purpose.
. After entering the room do not sit down the chair intermediately. Greet the interviewers
(Good
Morning or Good Afternoon) depending on time. Then ask May I sit. After getting
permission
to sit take a seat.
. Almost all interview panels have 3 person. The person sitting in middle will be main
Interviewer. You should mainly focus on him during interview.
. It is good to maintain eye contact with person asking question and in the meanwhile
just have a

look into main interviewer.

. You should comfortably sit on chair. Do not lean forward or backward. It is better to sit
comfortably.
. Do not put your hands crossed in front of the chest or on your head.
. It is not considered good practice to put hands on table.
. Answer first question with confidence. The answer should be detailed. You should not
say
anything controversial in the answer.
. After interview say thanks to the interviewers.
. Do not look backwards while leaving the room.
. It is good to maintain a decent walk speed while entering the room and leaving the
room. You
should not rush into the room or rush out of the room.
. The interview duration is of 15 minutes on an average. So first impression makes all
the
difference.
. Taking care of above points will surely give you advantage above others appearing for
IBPS
interview.
. Interviewers use the time of interview and the time before next candidate appears to
give you
marks.
. Also it is common practice to compare last candidate with you. So in case last
candidate have
not taken care of these points then you will have sure advantage.
IBPS interview List of required documents
. Certificate of date of birth as mentioned in SSLC/Matric.

. Most important Your original IBPS PO score card along with two xerox copies (photo
copies).
This might not be mentioned in interview call letter but you must carry this document.
. Mark Sheet from SSLC/SSC examination onwards to the highest examination passed
including
technical and professional examination of each year/semester
. Certificate regarding degree/post-graduate/other examinations passed. Provisional
certificate
will be accepted only if the candidate has passed the relevant examination during the
past one
year or the university has not issued the certificates.
. 5 passport size photographs and one should attached to interview call letter. It is better
if all are
identical.
. Candidates serving in government/public sector undertakings (including banks) should
produce
"no objection certificate" from their employer at the time of interview.
. Character certificate from two respectable person not related to you obtained recently
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. Candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC categories must bring the Caste/Community
certificate
issued by the Competent Authority as per the format prescribed by Government of India
failing
which the claim of the candidate for the respective category will not be entertained.
. Please note that the Caste mentioned in the certificate produced by you should
conform to the
caste appearing in the Central Government List/Notification. Caste certificate even with
the
slightest discrepancy in the name, spelling of the caste etc will not be accepted.

. In case of the candidates belonging to OBC category the certificate inter alias must
specify that
the candidate does not belong to Socially Advanced Sections excluded from the
benefits of
reservation for the OBCs in Civil post and Services under Government of India i.e
carrying the
creamy layer clause based on income. OBC certificate should not be more than one
year old as
on the date of application submitted for this recruitment.
. Physically challenged candidates must bring medical certificate from district level
medical
board.
. Ex servicemen must produce discharge certificate/certificate of service issued by
Defense
authorities.
. All the other related certificate/mark sheet/experience certificates on which your
eligibility is
decided (not mentioned above)
. For the purpose of identification, please bring original passport/pan card/voter id card
/driving
license /any other photo id card issued by the statutory authorities where photograph is
affixed.