Self-Confidence
Belief in own capability to accomplish a task and being able to express confidence in dealing with challenging circumstances without being arrogant or boastful.
Type
Behavioural
COD
Department of Personnel and Training DoPT
Levels
Basic
Is able to complete the task assigned with guidance & support
Presents oneself well
Is eager to learn & take up additional responsibilities
Proficient
Confidently delivers the assigned task with minimal supervision
Presents own point of view clearly and confidently in front of others
Makes job-related decisions that are within the scope of the role, on his or her own
Sticks to his/her own point of view and backs it up with facts, even in the face of disagreements
Advanced
Is confident in one's own abilities and expertise to get work done
Exercises his or her own judgement confidently
Accepts responsibility for the consequences
Is eager to engage in challenging assignments
Expresses own point of view clearly, confidently and politely when in disagreement with senior officers, stakeholders, or others in power
Expert
Challenges the status quo
Diverges from conventional methods with the belief that the outcome will be beneficial to the public
Remains positive even under stressful conditions
Looks at a challenge from all possible angles and confidently tackles it