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Section 5 - Conference Procedure 25

Dos and Don’ts in the Conference

1. The last day i.e. day 5 is the conference day. In this each candidate is called into the
conference room one by one to take a final look. Before the candidate is called in, a
conference on the findings by all the three assessors namely the Psychologist, the GTO and
the Interviewing officer is discussed before a final decision is arrived at. No one technique

is important. It is the collective opinion of all the three assessors that matters. A candidate
cleared by one assessor can also get cleared if there is a consensus and a candidate cleared
by all three assessors may also be dropped in the conference, based on some doubts about
the candidate which may get confirmed by all the three. Hence, if you have not been able to
do well in any particular test/technique do not give up and continue to do well till the last.

2. Once in the conference hall, you will suddenly feel nervous as there will be at least 8 to 10
officers in uniform and the entire environment will be very formal. However, only the

person who interviewed you will normally speak to you. He may ask you some questions
about your stay at the centre, any difficulties that you may have faced etc. Thereafter you
will be asked to leave. In the event of any doubt or query raised by any assessor in the
conference you may be posed some situations and asked to respond or you may be asked
some straightforward questions.

3. When you enter the conference room you will find a ‘U’ shaped table in front. A pictorial
representation of the conference hall is shown below. There will a single chair placed at
the opposite end far away from the President/Interviewing Officers. You will be required to

sit on this chair in full view of every one and all will be looking at you. This could be quite
intimidating and hence keep saying to yourself ‘All is well’.

4. Keep the following Dos and Don’ts in mind when facing the conference;-
Put on formal dress. If it is winter, even a blazer will do. If it is summer and
warm just put on a tie. Avoid three piece suits. Always wear full sleeve shirts.

Look smart. Shave properly and comb your hair well.

When your turn comes, knock the door and enter automatically. Proceed to your
chair, wish everyone and wait till you are asked to sit.

When asked to sit, please sit down with your spine straight and do not slouch.
Keep your arms on your thighs and do not use them much.

Keep a smiling face and look straight into the eyes of the person who is speaking