IBPS PO Interview Dress Code for Male and Female, Check Details

The IBPS PO interview starts well before one enters the interview room comprising the panel members. A major part of it is about how to dress up for the interview, as it plays an integral part in non-verbal communication and sending the right signal or message to the recruitment board that one has officer-like qualities and knows how to present oneself professionally, as professionalism needs to be exuded from the way one dresses up for the interview. This blog will provide you with the IBPS PO interview dress code for males and females.

IBPS PO Interview Dress Code for Male

In the following sections of this post, we will give you the most comprehensive answer to your question: What is the IBPS PO dress code for males? We will cover all the components—hair and beard, clothing, accessories, etc. for Male candidates. So let us begin:

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1) Hair and Beard:

It should be short to medium length, nicely trimmed, or cut from the sides.
Go for a haircut at least a week before the actual interview so that, even if the haircut doesn’t suit the face structure or the way you wanted, it will set on your face within a week by the time your actual interview happens.
Though optional, you can apply hair product, which gives a shiny finish to the hair, indicative of the freshness.
A clean-shaven face should be the go-to look for the interview (no stubble, please). However, if you wear a proper beard or a particular style of beard (for example, French cut, etc.), groom it to perfection so that it looks professional.

2) Apparel:

A nice cotton button-down shirt of a light color, preferably white, light blue, or light pink.
Sleeves shouldn’t be folded; they should be buttoned down to the wrists.
The shirt needs to be paired with dark-colored trousers/pants, preferably of black, brown, navy blue, or charcoal grey colors. In case you’re wearing a suit, make sure the color of the coat and pants aligns with the said color. (A navy blue suit is preferred).
The suit, if worn, should be well-fitted as per the body shape. An ill-fitted suit ruins the whole personality and charm of the person.
Please make sure there are no patterns in either the shirt or the pants/trousers. They have to be plain in texture and design.
Shoes have to be a formal leather one, well-polished (preferably with laces). The color of the shoes has to be black or brown or a variant of the two.
The socks have to be a full-length one (and no ankle or no-show socks). The length should be such that when one sits, the skin shouldn’t show.
The color of the socks has to be matched either with the color of the pants or the color of the shoes.
The color of the belt has to be matched or needs to be of a similar color to that of the shoes.
The tie needs to be a monochromatic or minimalistic design pattern of saturated color (darker shades of color, for instance, ‘maroon’ instead of ‘bright red,’ and so on). The length of the tie should be such that it should end right above the belt.

3) Accessories:

A leather-strap analog watch should be worn (mind you, no digital or smartwatch and no accessories apart from a watch).
Carry a handkerchief with you.
If you have a tattoo, cover it with a piece of clothing. Also, if you have any piercings, remove the ring(s).
Nails should be trimmed and filed appropriately.
If you wear a ring/rings on your fingers, it would be better if you removed it/them, or if you cannot, then you better be ready to answer questions based on it/them if asked.
Wear a mild perfume, if you can, so that you smell fresh during the entire duration of the interview.

IBPS PO Interview Dress Code for Female

The below sections contain tips on what the IBPS PO dress code is for female candidates:

Hairdo:

It’s important to tie your hair properly, as this is the standard professional look. A ponytail (French ponytail, etc.) or a bun would be good to go. Please avoid any fancy bun or ponytail, as you would be well aware of where to draw the line.
Only if your hair is short (shoulder-length at max) are you allowed to keep it open, but make sure it doesn’t come onto your face. A sleek hairdo in that case would be preferred.

Makeup:

Light makeup is preferred. An eyeliner, kajal lip balm, or a nude shade of lipstick would be good to go.
Anything over and above this would be tricky and should be avoided unless you’re a professional in using makeup products and know how to use them on your face without being loud and extra.
Please note that it’s optional to use makeup. It’s just that you need to make sure that you look presentable (in every aspect of dressing).
Nails should be cut short (preferably no nail paint, or transparent nail paint can be applied).

Apparel:

There are a lot of options when it comes to apparel for women for an interview. Let’s discuss each one of them one by one.

Saree: A decent cotton saree is allowed, but wear it only if you can carry it well. The saree should be well-pleated and pinned up at appropriate places. Eventually, it should give a formal and professional look.
Salwar-kameez: Simple cotton ones with zero or minimal embroidery work on them.
Kurta-leggings: The same rules, as discussed above, apply to the kurta-leggings combination as well. Please make sure the leggings aren’t the slack ones; it should be a simple one. For a kurta, if it’s collared, one can avoid wearing a dupatta with it, but if it isn’t collared, then one needs to carry a dupatta (obviously, a simple cotton one) with it.
Shirt and Trousers: The rules that apply for men’s dressing apply here as well, excluding the tie, as it’s not a part of women’s clothing. A blazer would complement this attire, so feel free to level up the dressing game with it.

Accessories:

An analog wristwatch should be worn (no digital/smart watches, please).
Earrings/tops, if worn, have to be simple ones (and not heavy/flashy ones).
Remove any neck accessories, or if you can’t, make sure they don’t show to others.
For footwear, it has to be flats (no high heels). One can go for bellies, or wedges (not a high one, though). The footwear should be a closed one, preferably, or if it’s an open one, then the feet should be kept neat and clean (pedicured).
Please don’t carry a large-sized bag with you.
Carry a handkerchief with you.
If you have a tattoo, cover it with a piece of clothing. Also, if you have any piercings, remove the ring(s). Nose rings and septums aren’t allowed, although nose pins can be worn (not a flashy one).
If you wear a ring/rings on your fingers, it would be better if you removed it/them, or if you cannot, then you better be ready to answer questions based on it/them if asked.
Wear a mild perfume, if you can, so that you smell fresh during the entire duration of the interview.

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IBPS PO Interview Dress Code for Male and Female: Check Details