Bank Examinations Information
- Examination conducted by: IBPS, SBI & RBI
- Date of Examinations: Varies
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Age:
- General Category: IBPS Clerk – 20 – 28 years, IBPS PO & SO – 20 – 30 years
- OBC: Additional 3 years
- SC/ST: Additional 5 years
- PWD (Persons With Disabilities): Additional 10 years
- Ex-Servicemen (Minimum 5 years in service): Additional 5 years
- Jammu & Kashmir domiciled during 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989: 5 years
- Education Qualification: Any Recognized Degree
- Number of posts: Varies
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How to apply:
- IBPS: https://ibps.in/
- SBI: https://www.sbi.co.in/careers/
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Posts:
- IBPS Clerk
- IBPS Probationary Officer
- IBPS Specialist Officer
- SBI Clerk
- SBI Probationary Officer
- SBI Specialist Officer
- IBPS RRB
Stages of Examination
- Preliminary Examinations: Objective type
- Mains Written Examinations: Objective & Descriptive type
- Personality Test/Group Discussion: Interview type
Preliminary Examinations (Objective Type)
- Date of examination: Notified by IBPS & SBI
- Number of papers: 1
- Duration of each paper: Composite time of 1 hour
- Maximum marks: 100 marks (100 questions – 1 mark each)
- Type of examination: Objective type (MCQs)
- There are five alternatives for the answers to every question.
- There will be negative marking for incorrect answers. For each wrong answer, one-fourth (0.25) of the marks assigned to that question will be deducted as penalty.
- Language of examination: English and Hindi
- Cut-off marks: Varies.
Examinations (Objective & Descriptive Type)
| Date of examination: | As per the notification |
| Number of papers: | Two |
| Duration of each paper: | Paper 1: 3 hours & Paper 2: 30 minutes |
| Marks: | Paper 1: 200 & Paper 2: 25 |
| Type of examination: | Objective & Descriptive type |
| Language of examination: | English and Hindi |
| How many will clear Mains? | 10 times the vacancies notified for recruitment will be selected to write Mains examination |
| Language of examination: | English and Hindi |
| Cut off marks: | Varies |
Subject-wise Details
| Subject | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Total Marks | 200 | 3 hours | |
| English language(Letter Writing & Essay) | 2 | 25 | 30 minutes |
| Total Marks | 225 | 3 hours & 30 minutes | |
(PO & Clerk)
| Sl.No | Subject Area | No of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aptitude | 35 | 35 |
| 2 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | English | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 100 | 100 |
Syllabus-Prelims (Specialist Officer)
| Sl.No | Subject Area | No of Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Aptitude | 50 | 50 |
| 2 | Reasoning | 50 | 50 |
| 3 | English | 25 | 25 |
| Total | 125 | 125 |
Syllabus for Mains
Quantitative Aptitude
- Number Systems
- Ratio & Proportion
- Percentage & Averages
- Profit & Loss
- Mixtures & Alligations
- Simple Interest & Compound Interest
- Surds & Indices
- Time & Distance
- Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
- Sequence & Series
- Permutation Combination & Probability
- Quadratic Equations
- Data Interpretation
Reasoning Ability
- Sitting Arrangements
- Tabulation
- Logical Reasoning
- Syllogism
- Input Output
- Coding Decoding
- Alphanumeric Series
- Ranking / Direction / Alphabet Test
- Data Sufficiency
- Coded Inequalities
- Non Verbal Reasoning
English Language
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Spotting
- Sentence Correction
- Para Jumbles
- Vocabulary
- Multiple Meaning Words
- Paragraph Completion
- New Pattern Questions of various types
Computers
- Number System
- History of Computers
- Hardware
- Software
- Database (Introduction)
- Communication (Basic Introduction)
- Networking (LAN, WAN)
- Internet (Concept, History, Working Environment, Application)
- Security Tools, Virus, Hacker
- MS Windows & MS Office
- Logic Gates
Current Affairs
- Banks in NEWS
- Economy-based Current Affairs
- Business NEWS
- Agreements
- New Appointments
- Visits
- Government Schemes
- Awards and Honors
- Summits
- Committees
- National and International
- Obituaries
- Reports and Indexes
- Books and Authors
- Defense
- Sports
Banking
- RBI
- Function of RBI
- Banking Abbreviations
- Banking Regulation Act 1949
- Policy Rates
- Types of Accounts
- NEGOTIABLE INSTRUMENTS ACT 1881
- BANKING OMBUDSMAN SCHEME 2006
- FINANCIAL INCLUSION
- PRIORITY SECTOR LENDING
- MONEY MARKET INSTRUMENTS
- Capital Market
Personality Test
- Marks: 100 Marks
- This will be added to written marks
- Selection based on: Written Marks + Personality test
- Interview conducted by: A board (1 chairman and 4 expert members)
- Questions will be based on: General topics, banking, and questions based on candidate’s graduation stream
- Objective of the interview: To assess the personal suitability of the candidate for a career in the Banking Sector
- What is expected from the candidate:
- Mental alertness
- Banking knowledge
- General awareness
- Balance of judgement
- Variety and depth of interest
- Knowledge of the financial system
- How many will be called for interview: 3 times the vacancies
- Duration of Interview: 10-20 minutes
| Sl.No | Subject | Duration | Course Fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banking Exams | 4 Months | 8,000 Rs |
Fees Includes
- Workbook for Aptitude & Reasoning
- Class Handouts
- Current affairs magazine
- Class test with discussion
- Study room/Library
- Online Test Series
Subjects
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning
- English
- Banking Awareness
- General Awareness
Batches
| Batch | Days | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Morning Batch | Monday to Friday | 8:00am to 10:00am |
| Evening Batches | Monday to Friday | 6:00pm to 8:00pm |
| Weekend Batch | Saturday | Sat: 2:00pm to 6:00pm |