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15 Personal Questions asked in IBPS and SBI Interviews - With Answers

Published on Saturday, January 24, 2015
Half of the questions asked in IBPS interviews are personal questions.

Today I am going to share popular personal questions asked in IBPS and SBI interviews. 

Share your answers in the comments. If your answers are better than mine then I will update the post by giving credit to you.

Before readin these questuions must read

Introduce yourself in one minute 

This is the most important question for any interview. You need understand the most important skill, interest or hobby of you that makes you different and that help you to the job you are applied in a better way.

Meaning of your name, who named you and why? 

Google it!

What is your father and his job profile? 

Now that’s an important question. Till now you were living on your father’s income. His income decided your standard of living. If your father is a businessman or a big farmer then interview may doubt that you won’t join or you won’t be serious.

They will ask why don’t you join your father. “I am not interested “ is a bad answer.

Better answer to this question is - My father ordered me to do job in a Bank because he think it’s better.

Where do you come from? 

Do you know who is Mayor of you city or MP from your constituency. 

If NO is your answer then read more about your town, city and state. You should know the name of your State’s governor, state ministers, MPs, number of districts, neighboring states and it is famous for what etc. 

What are your hobbies and interest? 

Please avoid Internet surfing, chatting etc here. 

A better answer is - Playing cricket, football or anything that won’t disturb the job.

If you do not succeed this time, what will you do? 

I will appear for another exam. Like SBI , NICL, SSC, LIC etc.


Tell me something about your achievements? 
Have you ever done something that makes you stand out of the crowd. 

If the answer is yes then it's your achievement.

Achievement doesn't mean piece of papers named as "Certificates". It's something that helped a community, helped you in improving your skills or something that proved that your your skill is sharper than others who are practising the same skill.


Why do you want to join Banking sector? 

I need stability in my life and further banking industry is growing very quickly. Banking industry will give growth as well stability.

What qualities should one possess to be a Bank P.O.? Do you think you have these qualities? 

Who is the CMD of this Bank? 

Read and learn the list - Heads and Headquarters of Banks 

Name the person who inspired you the most? 

It can your father or teacher or any well known personality. Remember that if you're not joining your father's business then don't say that your father is your role model.

How is your subject helpful in banking sector? 

This is most popular question asked from Engineers. CS Engineers can say that their IT skills will help banks in long run as banking sector is going digital day by day.

I really don't know answer for non-CS Engineers.

Why you were unemployed for past 2 years?

As competition level is really high, I was preparing for Bank exams. Last year I didn't qualify. 

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Why do you want to be a P.O.? 

I am 23 right now. If I join as a PO at this age, by the age of 40, I can be at high position. That’s goal of my life. 

Have you cleared any exam earlier? 

Yes/ no (Be honest here)

What will you do if you don’t get selected? 

I will appear other exams.

Why don’t you join your family business? 

I need stability in my life and there are so many ups and downs in the businesses.

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