Interviews are conducted not only to assess your subject knowledge but also to measure an individual’s capacity to tackle situations. ‘I performed well but am not qualified is one’ – is one question candidates often ask us. But the truth is, there is no readymade formula to answer interview questions & especially in bank jobs where competition is high – every miniscule error can pull your marks down.
‘Then how can one prepare for bank interviews’ will be your next thought.
By reading through experiences of others you shall get familiar about the environment, common interview questions and their responses. So is why we are publishing one such session today.
Mr.Nellai mathivel, one of BankExamsIndia.com`s regular reader sent his SBI clerk interview experience held recently for other aspirants to benefit.
My interview was on September 4th at Madurai, Tamilnadu.In the panel there were are 4 members (including 1 lady)
On entering the room, I said ‘Good morning’ after which the interview started right away. The 1st question was from my subject (B.Com) itself
Q: What is the difference between trail balance & balance sheet? Q: Can we know the profits of a company from its balance sheet? Q: What is bank rate & repo rate.How both differ? Q. What is SLR & CRR? How SLR differs from CRR?
CRR is Cash Reserve Ratio.It is presently 4.75% which means 4.75% of the funds should be maintained with RBI by banks.
The main difference is SLR can be kept in banks, CRR has to be parked with RBI. Q: Do you often visit banks? A: Yes Q: In every bank, why does probationary officer verifies a transaction after entered by clerk? Finally, all the members wish me ‘all the best’.I acknowledge them by saying ‘thanks’ & leave the room. |
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