Important Interview Tips for SSC CGL Exam

Dear Candidates,

Once the results of SSC CGL Tier-2 comes out, interviews will begin in less than a month's time. In continuation of the previous article about SSC CGL interview tips, some general points which are to be taken care-of during the interview are mentioned here... Read the previous article here.

Tips to Clear SSC Interview

In SSC, you can choose to speak either in Hindi or English, whichever you feel comfortable (marks will not depend on the language). However, these points are relevant in any case.

• Be neat and clean, dress up properly.
• After entering greet those present according to time of day. Good morning! or Good evening!
• You shouldn’t go forward to shake hands with the interviewer unless he extends his own hand first.
• Sit straight and look up. Don’t look excited or nervous.  Shaking your knees, tapping the floor, clasping your hands together, or crossing your arms indicates that you are anxious.
• You should speak clearly and loudly. Don’t shout or mumble. There is no need to hurry. You should be deliberately slow so that you could be clearly heard and understood.
• Speak with interest and enthusiasm. You shouldn’t sound monotonous by speaking in an even pinch. Your words should have a life.. means raise your voice where the emphasis is required.
• Speak to the interviewer, not to the floor, roof, table, or wall. Look into the eyes while you speak.
• Be attentive. Concentrate when the interviewer speaks to you, listen carefully to what he says.
• If you couldn’t follow a question properly, all you have to say is-“could you please repeat the question?”
• Also, don’t interrupt him while he is speaking. Allow him to complete his question or remark before you give a reply.
• Don’t bluff and shoot lines. Be modest while you describe your achievements.
• While answering a question, you should take lead and cover as much ground as possible. Don’t just reply yes or know. Substantiate your view logically with arguments.
• When you don’t know the answer to a question, be frank and tell him so.
• Try to give comprehensive answers. For example-Question: Where do you come from? Answer: Jobner. Here the answer is incomplete in the context of the interview. A better answer is- I come from Jobner, a small town in Jaipur. (These details are not required if you are from a big city)

Once the interview end, get up and thank the interviewer. The interview normally lasts for 20-30 minutes.  

Also Check: Tips About How to Prepare for a Job Interview

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