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Federal Bank Probationary Officer Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 14 Oct 2024

7 Interview questions

A Probationary Officer was asked 9mo ago
Q. Describe a challenging situation you faced while developing a React Native application and how you resolved it.
Ans. 

Faced a performance issue in a React Native app due to heavy data processing, resolved by optimizing state management and using memoization.

  • Identified performance lag during data rendering in the app.

  • Used React's useMemo and useCallback hooks to optimize component re-renders.

  • Implemented pagination to load data in chunks instead of all at once.

  • Conducted thorough testing to ensure the app remained responsive.

A Probationary Officer was asked
Q. Who is the governor?
Ans. 

The governor is the head of the state government and is responsible for implementing state laws and policies.

  • The governor is elected by the people of the state

  • The governor has the power to veto legislation passed by the state legislature

  • The governor is the commander-in-chief of the state's National Guard

  • Examples: Governor Gavin Newsom of California, Governor Greg Abbott of Texas

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A Probationary Officer was asked
Q. What is the repo rate and reverse repo rate?
Ans. 

Repo rate is the rate at which the central bank lends money to commercial banks, while reverse repo rate is the rate at which the central bank borrows money from commercial banks.

  • Repo rate is used by the central bank to control inflation and liquidity in the economy.

  • Reverse repo rate is used to absorb excess liquidity in the market.

  • For example, if the repo rate is increased, it becomes more expensive for banks to ...

A Probationary Officer was asked
Q. Explain the purpose of using Primavera P6 in project management.
Ans. 

Primavera P6 is a project management software used for planning, scheduling, and controlling large-scale projects.

  • Primavera P6 helps in creating detailed project schedules with activities, resources, and timelines.

  • It allows for tracking project progress, monitoring costs, and analyzing project performance.

  • The software enables collaboration among team members and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and c...

A Probationary Officer was asked
Q. Sell me insurance.
Ans. 

Insurance provides financial protection against unexpected events, ensuring peace of mind and security for the future.

  • Insurance helps protect against financial losses due to unforeseen events like accidents, illnesses, or natural disasters.

  • It provides a safety net for individuals and families by covering costs for medical expenses, property damage, or liability claims.

  • Insurance offers peace of mind by reducing the...

A Probationary Officer was asked
Q. What is the repo rate in banking?
Ans. 

Repo rate is the rate at which the central bank of a country lends money to commercial banks.

  • Repo rate stands for 'repurchase rate'.

  • It is used by central banks to control inflation and liquidity in the economy.

  • When the repo rate is high, borrowing from the central bank becomes expensive, leading to a decrease in liquidity and inflation.

  • When the repo rate is low, borrowing from the central bank becomes cheaper, lea...

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Q. What do you consider to be the strongest aspect of your resume?
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A Probationary Officer was asked
Q. What is the meaning of CRR?
Ans. 

CRR stands for Cash Reserve Ratio, which is the percentage of deposits that banks have to keep with the central bank.

  • CRR is a monetary policy tool used by the central bank to control inflation and liquidity in the economy.

  • Currently, the CRR in India is 4%.

  • If the central bank increases the CRR, banks will have to keep more money with them, which reduces the amount of money available for lending and can lead to a de...

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Federal Bank Probationary Officer Interview Experiences

22 interviews found

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Consist of Five round Aptitude,Reasoning,English,Marketing and General Knowledge

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Situation based Group discussion

Round 3 - Documentation 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. MARKSHEET EVUALTION
  • Q2. Marks should be more than 60%
Round 4 - Personal Interview 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Are you ready to relocate
  • Q2. Stress Interview
Interview experience
3
Average
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Apr 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Numerical , general questions, Mcq online mode

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

5-6 person group discussion conducted online

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. What is repo rate and reverse repo rate
  • Ans. 

    Repo rate is the rate at which the central bank lends money to commercial banks, while reverse repo rate is the rate at which the central bank borrows money from commercial banks.

    • Repo rate is used by the central bank to control inflation and liquidity in the economy.

    • Reverse repo rate is used to absorb excess liquidity in the market.

    • For example, if the repo rate is increased, it becomes more expensive for banks to borro...

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

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Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via LinkedIn and was interviewed in Mar 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain the purpose of using primavera p6 in project management
  • Ans. 

    Primavera P6 is a project management software used for planning, scheduling, and controlling large-scale projects.

    • Primavera P6 helps in creating detailed project schedules with activities, resources, and timelines.

    • It allows for tracking project progress, monitoring costs, and analyzing project performance.

    • The software enables collaboration among team members and stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and coordi...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How do u define wbs

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - prepare for technical questions
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed before Oct 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Time and work, clock, profit and loss, number system

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

Situation based topics

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(5 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about yourself
  • Q2. Questions regarding your intro
  • Q3. Questions related to banking sector
  • Q4. Situation based questions
  • Q5. Mental ability questions

Interview Preparation Tips

Topics to prepare for Federal Bank Probationary Officer interview:
  • current affairs topic
Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - always be confident while giving answers.

Probationary Officer Interview Questions & Answers

user image Shubham Deshmukh

posted on 22 Sep 2024

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-

I applied via Campus Placement

Round 1 - Group Discussion 

Rural vs Urban - 20mins-

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Dec 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic bank questions

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

A topic will given and group of 10 people should talk about the topic, Communication attitude, performance everything is considered

Round 3 - HR 

(4 Questions)

  • Q1. Self introduction
  • Q2. What do you know abou Federal bank
  • Q3. Do you have any coordination experience
  • Q4. Do you have any suggestion on federal bank page(i m an artist)

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Communication skill is important, every question will be from your profile education and background
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It went well basic questions about banks

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

It was easy, practical questions were asked

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is current news
  • Q2. Who is the governer
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

It was an intermediate level test. Most students get selected

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

It was an online gd round.

Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. It was the main interview where questions like introduce yourself your family background, why should i hire you, what will you bring to us, and sales based questions were asked.
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Campus Placement and was interviewed in Sep 2023. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Basic quantitative analysis

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

General knowledge on the social topic and decision making skills

Round 3 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Question regarding personal information Banking terms Basic current affairs ( ex president name , vice President name , etc )
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Aptitude Test 

Easy to crack, basic questions have asked in the aptitude test.

Round 2 - Group Discussion 

GD topic is shared on their application and they give some time to prepare. 2 minutes are given to everyone to say something about the topic after that actual GD starts.

Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Basic questions related to resume, family have been asked. HRs were quite friendly.

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How many rounds are there in Federal Bank Probationary Officer interview?
Federal Bank interview process usually has 3 rounds. The most common rounds in the Federal Bank interview process are Group Discussion, Aptitude Test and One-on-one Round.
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  1. What is repo rate in banki...read more
  2. explain the purpose of using primavera p6 in project managem...read more
  3. What is repo rate and reverse repo r...read more
How long is the Federal Bank Probationary Officer interview process?

The duration of Federal Bank Probationary Officer interview process can vary, but typically it takes about less than 2 weeks to complete.

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