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Indian Banking Sector in India is one of the vast Sectors, creating employments in thousands every year for the Indian Nationals. Banking jobs assure a decent pay scale, secured job opportunity and satisfying career prospects. Banking openings in India are available at different levels, from Bank Clerk to Probationary Officers. For this, they have to clear an examination popularly known as Banking PO Exams.
Banking Sector in India comprises of private banks and nationalized banks which conducts the exams for the recruitment of candidates for various positions through advertising in national news papers.
There are various Bank exams conducted every year for recruiting the competent candidates, among them prominent bank exams are mentioned hereunder:
State bank of India, shortly known as SBI, conducts Clerical Grade Examination which is generally held annually to recruit the clerical cadre personnel in State Bank of India and its associate banks. Not only the SBI but all other Nationalized Banks too conduct these clerical grade examinations through the banking services recruitment boards (BSRBs) by advertising through different national newspapers. These exams are conducted to recruit people in the following cadre:
Eligibility For Bank Clerical Grade Exam
The eligibility of candidates for appearing in the Bank clerical grade exam is explained here.
Age Limit For Bank Clerical Grade Exam
Not below 18 years and not above 28 years. Relaxation in upper age limit is as per rules for specified categories including SC/ST/OBC etc.
Nationality
A candidate must be either a citizen of India or one holding eligibility certificates issued by the Government of India.
Educational Qualification For Bank Clerical Grade Exam
1. For the posts of Clerks and Typists:
Bachelor's degree of a recognized University in any discipline or its equivalent recognized as such by the Central Government.
Passed with 50% marks in aggregate in Higher Secondary
Examination/(10+2) of 10+2+3 pattern/Eleventh Standard Examination of 11+3
pattern/Intermediate/Pre-University or its equivalent.
OR
Passed with 50% marks in aggregate in Diploma in Banking recognized by Central/State Government or U.T. Administration.
OR
Passed with 60% marks in aggregate in Matriculation/SSC (old pattern)/SSLC/ l0th standard of 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent.
2. For the posts of Stenographers, Data Entry Operators, Telephone Operators:
A pass in Matriculation/SSC (old pattern) SSLC/ l0th standard examination of 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent.
3. For the posts of Agricultural Clerks:
A degree or Diploma in Agriculture (including Agricultural Engineering) from a recognized University/Institution.
OR
Passed Higher Secondary/ 12th Standard of 10+2+3 pattern or Intermediate or equivalent examination with Agriculture as a subject with 50% marks for all candidates except SC/ST/OBC/XS/OBC/OH candidates in whose case the eligibility is a mere pass in these subjects.
OR
A Matriculation/SSC (l0th Standard) certificate in case of a Village Level Worker with a minimum of 3 years experience as Village level worker under a Government.
Other Qualifications Required For Bank Clerical Grade Exam
Applicants for the posts of Typists and Stenographers must have proficiency in Typing and Shorthand with the following minimum speed.
Hindi Typing - 25 wpm
English Typing - 30 wpm
Hindi Shorthand - 60 wpm in Hindi shorthand in addition to minimum Hindi Typing speed of 25 wpm
English Shorthand -80 wpm in English shorthand in addition to minimum English Typing speed of 30 wpm
For further details, readers are advised to check out the Employment Notification.
The Exam pattern of bank clerical Grade Exams such as State bank of India (SBI) and its associate Banks and other nationalized banks of India is explained in this page. Entrance examination involves two basic processes:
1. Written Test
2. Interview
1. Written Test For Bank Clerical Grade Exam
Part-I (Objective Type)
It will consist of four tests viz. Test of Reasoning, Test of English Language, Test of Numerical Aptitude and Test of Clerical Aptitude.
Part-II (Descriptive Type)
It will consist of Essay, Office correspondence, precise writing and arguments for or against a proposition to judge the candidate's ability to express his/her thoughts. The question Papers excepting the English Language Test of Part-I will be bi-lingual.
2. Interview for Bank Clerical Grade Exam
A candidate has to qualify in each of the Objective and Descriptive tests separately. Candidates qualifying in written examination would be called for an interview and a skill test in case of certain positions that demand a specific skill.
Syllabus For Clerical Grade Examination
The syllabus of Bank Clerical Grade Exams such as State bank of India (SBI) and its associate Banks and other nationalized banks of India is given for reference in this segment.
1. Test of Reasoning:
This test would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type. The test may include questions on analogies, similarities, differences, space visualization, problem-solving, analysis, judgment, decision-making, visual memory, discrimination, observation, relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure classification, arithmetical number series, etc.
The test will also include questions designed to test the candidate's abilities to deal with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationships, arithmetical computation and other analytical functions.
2. Test of English Language:
This is a test to see how well you know English. English language ability would be tested through questions on grammar, vocabulary, sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms, comprehension of a passage, etc.
3. Test of Numerical Ability:
Questions will be designed to test the ability of arithmetical computation of whole numbers, decimals and fractions and relationship between numbers. The questions would be based on arithmetical concepts and relationship between numbers and not on complicated arithmetical computations.
4. Test of Clerical Aptitude:
The questions in Clerical Aptitude will be set to test the candidate's perceptual accuracy and aptitude. This is the ability to notice similarities and differences between the pairs of names and numbers. Questions in Clerical Aptitude will also assess in addition to perceptual accuracy and aptitude, ability to handle office routine work like filing, abbreviating, indexing, etc.
5. Descriptive Papers:
It intends to measure your higher order cognitive abilities. Note: candidates have to pass each of the Objective and Descriptive Tests separately. It is a question paper-cum-answer sheet in Hindi and English and the Regional Language and you have to restrict your answers to the space provided on the answer-sheet. Use of supplements is not allowed.
Note: All the questions should be attempted in the same language.
For candidates appearing for the post of Agricultural Clerk, an objective test of Agricultural Knowledge (50 questions, 30 minutes) will also be there. In this test problems relating to Agricultural issues will be asked.
Reserve Bank of India conducts Examination for the positions of grade A and grade B officers, every year by its Services Board named Reserve Bank of India Services Board, which functions at the following address.
Hong Kong Bank Building, 6th Floor
Mahatma Gandhi Road
Hutatma Chowk
Post Box No - 10009
Mumbai - 400001
The Reserve Bank of India Services Selection Board holds the examination in two phases. First Phase-Paper I (Objective Type) of three hours duration is held in the month of December. Second Phase (Descriptive Type) is conducted generally in the month of May in respect of those candidates who are successful' in Objective Type examination (Separately for each test) on the basis of standard prescribed by the Board. It consists of Paper II and Paper III.
Important Dates
Eligibility For Reserve Bank Officers Examination
The Eligibility criteria of the candidates who are interested to apply for Reserve Bank Officers examination are explained in this page.
Educational Qualifications for Reserve Bank Officers Examination
Age Limit for Reserve Bank Officers Examination
Between 21 and 30 years. For candidates possessing MPhil/PhD qualification, upper age limit will be 31 and 33 years respectively. For candidates having experience as an officer in Commercial Bank/Financial Institution in Public Sector, upper age limit is relaxed to the extent of number of years of such experience subject to a maximum of three years. For such candidates, upper age limit should not exceed 33 years including experience. For experience, probationary period will not be reckoned.
Upper Age limit
Upper Age limit is relaxable by:
(a) 3 years in the case of OBC candidates.
(b) 5 years in the case of:
(c) 10 years for PH (Gen.); 13 years for PH (OBC) and 15 years for PH (SC/ST) candidate.
Exam Pattern Of Reserve Bank Officers Examination
The selection to the posts through Reserve Bank Officers Examination is done through Written Examinations followed by Interview.
Written exam will be held in two phases as under:
Phase I (Objective Type Test)
This Paper is of 3 hours duration for 200 marks.
The Paper comprises of four sections:
1. General Awareness
2. English Language
3. Quantitative Aptitude
4. Reasoning.
Candidates have to secure minimum marks separately for each test as prescribed by the Board.
Phase II (Descriptive Type Test)
The Phase II Examination will be conducted only for those candidates who are successful in Phase I (Objective Type Test). The date and time-table will be intimated to the candidates concerned. The Examination will consist of three Descriptive Type papers -
Paper I - English
Paper II - Economic and Social Issues and
Paper III - Finance and Management.
Each of these papers is of 3 hours duration carrying 100 marks.
Phase I (except the test of English) and Papers II and III of Phase II will be set bilingually in Hindi and English. Phase I is Objective Type and only marking the correct choice is required. However, Papers II and III of Phase II can be answered either in Hindi or English at the candidate's option.
A candidate has to qualify in each of the Descriptive Papers separately. Candidates will be short-listed for interview based on the aggregate marks obtained only in Phase II - Papers I, II and III. The minimum cut off marks for being short-listed will be decided by the Board in relation to the number of vacancies. Candidates may answer the Interview either in Hindi or English at their option. Final selection will be based on the performance of the candidate in Phase II of the written exam and Interview.
Candidates belonging to General Category, who had already appeared four times for Written Exam for post in the past, are not eligible to apply. No such restriction to candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC/PH.
Syllabus Of Reserve Bank Officers Examination Examination
The selection to the posts through Reserve Bank Officers Examination is done through Written Examinations followed by Interview. The syllabus of the written Exams is given here for the benefits of our reader aspirants.
Paper I - English
Essay, Precise writing, Comprehension, Business/Office Correspondence.
Paper II - Economic and Social Issues
Growth and Development - Measurement of growth : National Income and per capita income - Poverty Alleviation and Employment Generation in India - Sustainable Development and Environmental issues.Economic Reforms in India - Industrial and Labour Policy - Monetary and Fiscal Policy - Privatisation - Role of Economic Planning. Globalization - Opening up of the Indian Economy -Balance of Payments, Export-Import Policy - International Economic Institutions - IMF and World Bank - WTO -Regional Economic Co-operation. Social Structure in India - Multiculturalism - Demographic Trends - Urbanisation and Migration - Gender Issues - Social Justice : Positive Discrimination in favour of the under privileged - Social Movements - Indian Political System - Human Development - Social Sectors in India, Health and Education.
Paper III - Finance and Management
Finance : The Union Budget - Direct and Indirect taxes; Non-tax sources of revenue; Outlays; New Measures; Financial Sector Reforms; Capital Market, Money Market and Foreign Exchange Market; Stock Exchanges and their Regulation; Capital Market Intermediaries and their Regulation; Role of SEBI; Functions of the Money Market; Growth and Operation of the Money Market; The Foreign Exchange Market; From FERA to FEMA; Exchange Rate Management; Exchange Risk Management; Role of Banks and Financial Institutions in Economic Development; Regulation of Banks and Financial Institutions; Disinvestment in Public Sector Units.
Management:
Its nature and scope; The Management Processes; Planning, Organisation, Staffing, Directing and Controlling; The Role of a Manager in an Organisation. Leadership: The Tasks of a Leader; Leadership Styles; Leadership Theories; A successful Leader versus an effective Leader. Human Resource Development: Concept of HRD; Goals of HRD; Performance appraisal - Potential appraisal and development -Feedback and Performance Counselling - Career Planning - Training and Development - Rewards - Employee Welfare. Motivation, Morale and Incentives: Theories of Motivation; How Managers Motivate; Concept of Morale; Factors determining Morale; Role of Incentives in Building up Morale. Communication: Steps in the Communication Process; Communication Channels; Oral versus Written Communication; Verbal versus non-verbal Communication; upward, downward and lateral Communication; Barriers to Communication, Role of Information Technology. Corporate Governance: Factors affecting Corporate Governance; Mechanisms of Corporate Governance.
The above syllabus is only indicative and not exhaustive. The questions in Papers II and III will be basic in nature.
State Bank & Nationalized Banks Probationary Officers' Examination is held by Central Recruitment Board (State Bank Group) functioning at the address Madhuli, 2nd Floor, H/2 Shiv Nagar Estate, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Worli, Mumbai-400018, for recruitment of Probationary Officers in State Bank of India and its associates banks namely,
Candidates are permitted for only three attempts to write the Examination. This restriction will not apply in the case of candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC communities provided that they are otherwise eligible.
Important Dates
Eligibility For State Bank Probationary Officers' Examination
The minimum eligibility conditions of candidates who are intending to appear in the State Bank of India Probationary Officers' Examination is given in this page.
Age Limit for State Bank Probationary Officers' Examination
Not below 21 years and not above 30 years as on1st July of the year of Exam.
Relaxation in Upper Age limit
Relaxation in upper age limit available to SC/ST/OBC candidates is allowed on cumulative basis with only one of the remaining categories for which age relaxation is permitted as mentioned above. Candidates seeking age relaxation are required to submit copies of necessary certificates along with the application .
Educational Qualification for State Bank Probationary Officers' Examination
In addition to above, Proficiency in computer and certificate of having completed training from a reputed institute is also essential.
Exam Pattern Of State Bank Probationary Officers' Exam
The exam pattern of SBI Probationary Officers' Recruitment Examination usually has two stages selection procedures, namely a Written Test and an Interview, as explained below:
Stage - I of Exam
Candidate will be called for an objective and descriptive type written Examination. Question paper will be in bilingual form. i.e. in Hindi and English except the test of English language. The Objective type examination will consist of:
It is important for all candidates to note that there will be negative marks for wrong answers. So total Number of questions asked is 225 and 135 minutes allotted for Objective Test. There will be negative marks for the wrong answers.
The descriptive type of test will consist of test of English language. Time allotted is 45 minutes. It serves to measure the candidate's higher order cognitive abilities such as comprehension and analysis of situations, generation of unique ideas or situations as well as language ability. Three out of four questions have to be answered on a given situation with answers to be restricted to the space provided in the question-cum-answer sheet. There will no negative marks for questions pertaining psychometric tests and in descriptive type examination.
Stage - II of Exam
The candidates who qualify on the basis of order of merit in the written examination as referred above will be called for group discussion and interview.
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