SBI PO 2019 GD / GE & PI FEEDBACK

Interview Experience 1:

G.D Topic : "Should immigrants be allowed in India?"

No. of candidates in GD : 11 members

Preparation time : 5 minutes

Discussion time per student : 2 mins (approx.)

Open house discussion time : 20 mins

Discussion to reach a consensus:

Along with the topic, 10 options were given. Preferences had to be listed out in the first five minutes and later in the next 15 minutes, the group had to arrive at a consensus on them (the preference of all the group members should be the same).

At the end, how many options the group achieved a consensus on mattered (it was not mandatory to reach a consensus on all the options).

GE - A student has failed an exam and is very depressed. Prioritise the steps for his well-being.

Interview:

Time : 10 to 12 mins

Panel : 1 Female and 3 Male members

  1. What are you doing at present?
  2. What is the nature of your work?
  3. How do you source corporate accounts and how many have you sourced so far?
  4. Private players are getting more number of corporate salary accounts than us. How would you make them come to the SBI?
  5. Would you start comparing our product with that of the private players, right away?
  6. There is a huge gap from the time of your graduation to the time you started working. What exactly were you doing all those days?
  7. What was you CTC then?
  8. Why do you want to join the banking sector, and not get a job in the field of engineering?
  9. When do you go home after work? What are your work hours?
  10. After becoming a PO, you will be able to reach home only after 8 or 9 pm. How will you find time to play chess then?
  11. 1Who is Philidor?
  12. 1Who is Paul Morphy? What happened to him?
  13. 1Which piece would you want in a chess board at the end of the game - Bishop or Knight?
  14. 1Pawns are equal, just Knight Vs the Bishop. Which one is better?
  15. 1Can you checkmate the opponent with two knights and a king Vs a lonely king?
  16. 1Can you checkmate your opponent with one Bishop and a Knight?
  17. 1Why are KYC norms implemented?
  18. 1What are the types of money laundering?

Interview Experience 2:

G.D Topic : " US – China Trade war – Benefits for India?"

No. of candidates in GD : 11 members

Preparation time : 5 minutes

Discussion time per student : 2 mins (approx.)

Open house discussion time : 20 mins

Discussion to reach a consensus:

Along with the topic, 10 options were given. Preferences had to be listed out in the first five minutes and later in the next 20 minutes, the group had to arrive at a consensus on them (the preference of all the group members should be the same).

At the end, how many options the group achieved a consensus on mattered (it was not mandatory to reach a consensus on all the options).

GE - It was situation based where the theme was that you are DM of a crime-ridden backward district and the steps necessary to improve the situation.

  • Educational services
  • Increase in health services for children and for females
  • Vocational training for youth
  • Increase in employment opportunities
  • Development of infrastucture
  • Law and order

Interview:

Time : 8 to 10 mins

Panel : 1 Female and 3 Male members

  1. What is the meaning of your name?
  2. Despite having a good academic record, why are you not pursuing something related to that, and opting for banking instead?
  3. What do you study in Microbiology?
  4. What is Taxonomy?
  5. Name a biopharma company situated in India and list out the products it makes. Name the famous personality associated with it.
  6. What are your school and hostel life experiences?
  7. Tell us something about your city.

Interview Experience 3:

GD Topic : "Whats are your views on immigration and how do you back your opinion?"

No. of candidates in GD : 12 members

Preparation time : 5 mins

Discussion time per student : 2 mins (approx.)

Open house discussion time : 20 mins

Discussion to reach a consensus:

Along with the topic, 10 options were given. Preferences had to be listed out in the first five minutes and later in the next 20 minutes, the group had to arrive at a consensus on them (the preference of all the group members should be the same).

At the end, how many options the group achieved a consensus on mattered (it was not mandatory to reach a consensus on all the options).

GE - List out the steps in order to console and motivate a person who has just failed in his examination. Rate the following in their order of priority.

Interview:

Time : 12 to 15 minutes

Panel : 1 Female and 3 Male members

  1. What is your view about the rule applied by a certain university in USA about the length of the skirts girls should be wearing?
  2. Tell us something about your family.
  3. Why do you love banking?
  4. Being a service-oriented person, what have you done for society till now?
  5. Have you heard about "Chaganti Koteswara Rao garu"? Tell us something about him and his teachings.
  6. Tell us what you know about the game of football.
  7. Explain some common banking terms.
  8. Tell us something about your previous company.
  9. Why is there a gap in your studies?
  10. What are your hobbies?

Interview Experience 4:

G.D Topic : "Is innovativeness more important than efficiency?"

No. of candidates in GD : 11 members

Preparation time : 5 mins

Discussion time per student : 2 mins (approx.)

Open house discussion time : 20 mins

Discussion to reach a consensus:

Along with the topic, 10 options were given. Preferences had to be listed out in the first five minutes and later in the next 15 minutes, the group had to arrive at a consensus on them (the preference of all the group members should be the same).

At the end, how many options the group achieved a consensus on mattered (it was not mandatory to reach a consensus on all the options).

GE - Priority Selection While Purchasing a Car

  • User feedback
  • Mileage
  • Value for money
  • Appearance

Interview:

Time : 8 – 10 mins

Panel : 1 Female and 3 Male members

  1. Tell us your father's name.
  2. Tell us something about your work experience.
  3. Why are tribal / backward people still underdeveloped, even though there is a reservation for them?
  4. What are their main issues (tribal / backward)?
  5. What measures are needed for their development?
  6. What are your hobbies? Name some famous personalities.
  7. What is the trending news on the economic front (Corporation tax)?
  8. What are your strengths?

Interview Experience 5:

G.D Topic : "Is India ready for electronic vehicles?"

No. of candidates in GD : 10 members

Preparation time : 5 mins

Discussion time per student : 2 mins (approx.)

Open house discussion time : 10 mins

Discussion to reach a consensus:

Along with the topic, 10 options were given. Preferences had to be listed out in the first five minutes and later in the next 20 minutes, the group had to arrive at a consensus on them (the preference of all the group members should be the same).

At the end, how many options the group achieved a consensus on mattered (it was not mandatory to reach a consensus on all the options).

GE - How to reduce school dropouts

Interview:

Time : 8 -10 mins

Panel : 1 Female and 3 Male members

  1. Tell us something about GST and its shortcoming.
  2. Tell us something about our honourable prime minister and his foreign visits.
  3. What do you know about the Triple Talak Bill? Are there any corrections that are needed in it?
  4. Tell us something about Prime Minister Modi's meetings in India.
  5. How would your B.Tech help you as an SBI PO?

Interview Experience 6:

GD Topic : "How can the Demographic Devidend be encashed?"

No. of candidates in GD : 8 members

Preparation time : 5 mins

Discussion time per student : 2 mins (approx.)

Open house discussion time : 15 mins

Discussion to reach a consensus:

Along with the topic, 10 options were given. Preferences had to be listed out in the first five minutes and later in the next 15 minutes, the group had to arrive at a consensus on them (the preference of all the group members should be the same).

At the end, how many options the group achieved a consensus on mattered (it was not mandatory to reach a consensus on all the options).

GE - Arrange Economic Development in its order of priority

  • Political stability
  • Education
  • Agricultural surplus
  • Capital creation
  • Exports
  • Foreign investment

Interview:

Time : 15 - 20 mins

Panel : 1 Female and 4 Male members

  1. What did you do in the 4 years after graduation?
  2. Did you work anywhere in the last 2 years?
  3. Why should we hire you?
  4. Tell us about the achievements of Raghuram Rajan (former RBI Governor).
  5. Tell us something about your hobby – football.
  6. Who is your favorite football player? Where he is playing now and where did he play earlier?
  7. Who is your favorite indian football player?
  8. What are the applications of Biotechnology? Specify with a relevant example.
  9. Who was the son of Ganapathi Deva, one of the rulers of the Kakatiya dynasty?
  10. Tell us what you know about Rudrama Devi of the Kakatiya dynasty.
  11. 1What is our National song?
  12. 1What is our National anthem?
  13. 1What is the number of states in India?
  14. 1How many Union territories are there in India?
  15. 1Tell us what you know about the recent scrapping of Article 370 by the Central government, which resulted in a change in the number of states and Union territories.
  16. 1Who is our central Textiles Minister?

Interview Experience 7:

GD Topic : "Should the government provide free education to all its citizens?"

No. of candidates in GD : 11 members

Preparation time : 5 mins

Discussion time per student : 2 mins (approx.)

Open house discussion time : 20 mins

Discussion to reach a consensus:

Along with the topic, 10 options were given. Preferences had to be listed out in the first five minutes and later in the next 20 minutes, the group had to arrive at a consensus on them (the preference of all the group members should be the same).

At the end, how many options the group achieved a consensus on mattered (it was not mandatory to reach a consensus on all the options).

GE – Related to Social media and its use by companies, rate the following in their order of priority.

Interview:

Time : 10 - 15 mins

Panel : 2 Female and 2 Male members

  1. Please introduce yourself to us.
  2. Give us some details about the Trade War.
  3. Tell us about your current job.
  4. What are the different products of a bank?
  5. Tell us what you know about the Ratio analysis – DSCR, Current Ratio.

Interview Experience 8:

GD Topic : "Merits and Demerits of smart phones in present day-to-day life"

No. of candidates in GD : 12 members

Preparation time : 5 mins

Discussion time per student : 2 mins (approx.)

Open house discussion time : 15 mins

Discussion to reach a consensus:

Along with the topic, 10 options were given. Preferences had to be listed out in the first five minutes and later in the next 15 minutes, the group had to arrive at a consensus on them (the preference of all the group members should be the same).

At the end, how many options the group achieved a consensus on mattered (it was not mandatory to reach a consensus on all the options).

GE – Time management and organisation while doing a task. Rate the following in their order of priority.

Interview:

Time : 10 – 15 mins

Panel : 1 Female and 3 Male members

  1. Tell us about a steel plant.
  2. What is the performance of the steel sector?
  3. What is its impact on the economic slow down? How?
  4. What steps can be taken to contain the current situation?
  5. What is the RBI, and what is its role? What are the different monitory policy values?
  6. Tell us what you know about the SBI and about the schemes introduced by the SBI.
  7. What are your hobbies?
  8. Tell us something about your family members.
  9. Why did you opt for Banking as a choice of career?
  10. Why did you resign from the IT sector and choose banking as a career?
  11. 1What are your back-up plans, if you fail to get selected?
  12. 1What are the different kinds of software used in different banks, including in the SBI?

Interview Experience 9:

GD Topic : "Employment and Employability"

No. of candidates in GD : 11 members

Preparation time : 5 mins

Discussion time per student : 2 mins (approx.)

Open house discussion time : 15 mins

Discussion to reach a consensus:

Along with the topic, 10 options were given. Preferences had to be listed out in the first five minutes and later in the next 20 minutes, the group had to arrive at a consensus on them (the preference of all the group members should be the same).

At the end, how many options the group achieved a consensus on mattered (it was not mandatory to reach a consensus on all the options).

GE - Features you consider while buying a smart mobile phone. Rate the following in their order of priority.

  • Camera quality
  • Battery life
  • Processor
  • Durability

Interview:

Time : 10 mins

Panel : 1 Female and 4 Male members

  1. What were your subjects in graduation?
  2. Tell us about different political thoughts?
  3. What is Sanskritization?
  4. Tell us something about caste-based hierarchy in India.
  5. What efforts has the government eput in to minimize this social disparity?
  6. List five government schemes meant for the poor.
  7. Tell us what you can, about the Preamble of the Indian Constitution.
  8. Explain the term – Republic.
  9. What does your father do?
  10. Why did you opt for the SBI?
  11. 1Please tell us the famous quote of Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
  12. 1How have friends affected your life?
  13. 1Tell us something about your family.
  14. 1Why we should select you?
  15. 1Do you have any back-up plans in case you fail to get selected here?
  16. 1Where do you see yourself 30 years down the line?
  17. 1Tell us about the Article 15 and 20A of the Indian Constitution.
  18. 1What do you plan to do after becoming a PO?

Interview Experience 10:

G.D Topic : "How can the Demographic dividend be encashed?"

No. of candidates in GD : 8 members

Preparation time : 5 mins

Discussion time per student : 2 mins (approx.)

Open house discussion time : 15 mins

Discussion to reach a consensus:

Along with the topic, 10 options were given. Preferences had to be listed out in the first five minutes and later in the next 15 minutes, the group had to arrive at a consensus on them (the preference of all the group members should be the same).

At the end, how many options the group achieved a consensus on mattered (it was not mandatory to reach a consensus on all the options).

GE - Economic Development. Rate the following in their order of priority.

  • Political Stability
  • Education
  • Agricultural surplus
  • Capital creation
  • Exports
  • Foreign investment

Interview:

Time : 15 -18 mins

Panel : 1 Female and 5 Male members

  1. What did you do during the 4 years after graduation?
  2. Did you work anywhere during the last 2 years?
  3. Why should we hire you?
  4. Tell us about the achievements of the former RBI Governor, Raghuram Rajan.
  5. Tell about your hobby - football.
  6. Who is your favorite football player?
  7. Where he is playing now and where did he play earlier?
  8. Who is the most famous Indian football player at present?
  9. What is on tap licensing?
  10. What are the applications of Biotechnology? Explain using specific examples.
  11. 1Who was the son of King Ganapathi Deva of the Kakatiya Dynasty?
  12. 1What is our National song?
  13. 1What is our National anthem?
  14. 1 How many states and Union territories does India have?
  15. 1Who is our Central Textiles Minister?

Interview Experience 11:

G.D Topic : "Are CCTV cameras in public places effective or are they just an invasion of our privacy?"

No. of candidates in GD : 11 members

Preparation time : 5 mins

Discussion time per student : 2 mins (approx.)

Open house discussion time : 20 mins

Discussion to reach a consensus:

Along with the topic, 10 options were given. Preferences had to be listed out in the first five minutes and later in the next 20 minutes, the group had to arrive at a consensus on them (the preference of all the group members should be the same).

At the end, how many options the group achieved a consensus on mattered (it was not mandatory to reach a consensus on all the options).

GE – What are the ways to reduce the increasing air pollution? Rate the following in their order of priority.

Interview:

Time : 15 - 18 mins

Panel : 1 Female and 5 Male members

  1. what did you do during the last two years?
  2. Tell us something which has not been included in your bio-data form. Why should we select you?
  3. Why are bank mergers happening?
  4. What problems is the HR sector facing because of such mergers?
  5. Why there is an economic slowdown at present?
  6. What is the GDP contribution of different sectors?
  7. Why there is an unstructured employment growth at present?
  8. Why did privatisation start after 1980?
  9. What are the different acts related to banking?
  10. Tell us about the Pulwama attack.
  11. 1What are today’s headlines?

Interview Experience 12:

G.D Topic : "Ballot Paper Vs EVM"

No. of candidates in GD : 11 members

Preparation time : 5 mins

Discussion time per student : 2 mins (approx.)

Open house discussion time : 20 mins

Discussion to reach a consensus:

Along with the topic, 10 options were given. Preferences had to be listed out in the first five minutes and later in the next 20 minutes, the group had to arrive at a consensus on them (the preference of all the group members should be the same).

At the end, how many options the group achieved a consensus on mattered (it was not mandatory to reach a consensus on all the options).

GE - Prioritize banking products

  • Speed
  • Accuracy
  • Digitisation
  • Cash Rewards
  • Security

Interview:

Time : 10 mins

Panel : 2 Female and 2 Male members

  1. Tell us something about your educational background.
  2. Tell us what you know about the Constitution of India.
  3. What do you know about the nationalization of banks and what were its effects on the economy / banking sector?
  4. State the reasons behind the merger of banks.
  5. Tell us something about infrastructure in India.