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Banking Exam Programs

IBPS Exam

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection is an examination body that conducts the selection of employees for a large number of banks.

SBI EXAM

The State Bank of India is the largest public sector bank in the country. It recruits employees at two levels : SBI PO Exam , SBI Clerk Exam , SBI SO Exam

RBI EXAM

RBI is the Central Bank for the country and candidates willing to join the banking sector aspire to enter the Industry by qualifying the Officer or Clerical cadre exams in the Reserve Bank of India.

IBPS Exams

The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection is an examination body that conducts the selection of employees for a large number of banks. The IBPS conducts several online bank exams for this purpose. The following are the exams conducted by the IBPS:

IBPS PO Exam

The IBPS PO, officially known as the IBPS CWE (Common Written Examination) selects candidates for the post of Probationary Officers for various public sector banks (PSB) as well as some insurance companies which are its members. The IBPS PO exam pattern consists of three stages:

IBPS PO Preliminary Exam

This stage serves as a qualifying exam for the next phase. The IBPS PO Prelims exam consists of objective type questions.

IBPS PO Main Exam

The IBPS PO mains exam serves as the final written exam. Based on the IBPS PO result, the participating banks call candidates for the next stage.

IBPS Interview:

The final phase where candidates have a face to face interactive session with high ranking bank employees in the panel.

Educational Qualifications

A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Govt. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. The candidate must possess valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he / she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.

ONLINE EXAMINATIONS

The structure of the Examinations which will be conducted online are as follows:

1) Preliminary Examination

S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Medium of Language Time alloted
1 English Language 30 30 English 20 min
2 Quantitative Aptitude 35 35 English and Hindi 20 min
3 Reasoning Ability 35 35 English and Hindi 20 min
Total 100 100
S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Medium of Language Time alloted
1 English Language 30 30 English 20 min
2 Quantitative Aptitude 35 35 English and Hindi 20 min
3 Reasoning Ability 35 35 English and Hindi 20 min
Total 100 100

2) Main Examination

S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Medium of Language Time alloted
1 English Language 35 40 English 40 min
2 General/ Economy /Banking Awarness 40 40 English and Hindi 35 min
3 Reasoning and Compter Aptitude 45 60 English and Hindi 60 min
4 Data Analysis and Interpretation 35 60 English and Hindi 45 min
Total 155 200 3 Hours
5 English Language (Letter Writing and Essay) 2 25 English 30 min
S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Medium of Language Time alloted
1 English Language 35 40 English 40 min
2 General/ Economy /Banking Awarness 40 40 English and Hindi 35 min
3 Reasoning and Compter Aptitude 45 60 English and Hindi 60 min
4 Data Analysis and Interpretation 35 60 English and Hindi 45 min
Total 155 200 3 Hours
5 English Language (Letter Writing and Essay) 2 25 English 30 min

IBPS Clerk Exam

The IBPS CRP clerical cadre is used by PSBs to select clerks. It consists of two online bank examinations which are:

IBPS Clerk Preliminary Examination

An objective paper of one-hour duration tests the candidates’ abilities in English Language, Numerical Ability and Reasoning.

IBPS Clerk Main Examination

The bank exam syllabus for this one consists of Reasoning, Computer Aptitude, English, Quantitative Aptitude, General and Financial Awareness. The IBPS Clerk Mains result is used to determine the merit ranking of the candidate and their selection as clerks.

Educational Qualifications

A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Govt. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.

ONLINE EXAMINATIONS

The structure of the Examinations which will be conducted online are as follows:

1) Preliminary Examination

S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 English Language 30 30 20 min
2 Numarical Ability 35 35 20 min
3 Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 min
Total 100 100 60 min
S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 English Language 30 30 20 min
2 Numarical Ability 35 35 20 min
3 Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 min
Total 100 100 60 min

2) Main Examination

S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 General/ Finance Awarness 50 50 35 min
2 General English 40 40 35 min
3 Reasoning and Compter Aptitude 50 60 45 min
4 Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 45 min
Total 190 200 160 min
S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 General/ Finance Awarness 50 50 35 min
2 General English 40 40 35 min
3 Reasoning and Compter Aptitude 50 60 45 min
4 Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 45 min
Total 190 200 160 min

IBPS RRB Exam

The IBPS RRB CRP is for Regional Rural Banks which selects candidates for smaller banks serving rural areas across the country. These include cooperative and public sector banks.

Bank exam conducted to appoint candidates in Regional Rural Banks across the country are held for both Officer and Office Assistant Posts. These posts are categorised as:

  • Officer Scale I (IBPS RRB PO)
  • Officer Scale II & III
  • Officer Assistant (IBPS RRB Clerk)

Educational Qualifications

Educational Qualification and Experience (as on the last date of online registration that is 21.07.2022)

Post Educational Qualification Experience
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent (a) Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s* (b) Desirable: Working knowledge of Computer. --
Officer Scale-1 (Assistant Manager) i. Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent Preference will be given to the candidates having degree in Agriculture. Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy.
ii. Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRBs
iii. Desirable: working knowledge of Computer.
--
Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer (Manager) Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Preference will be given to the candidates having degree Banking, Finance. Marketing. Agriculture. Horticulture. Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture. Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology. Management, Law. Economics and Accountancy Two years as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager) Information Technology Officer
Bachelor's degree from a recognised University in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/Information Technology or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Desirable
Certificate in ASP. PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC, OCP etc
One year (in the relevant field)
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager) Chartered Accountant
Certified Associate (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountant. Accountants of India
One Year as a Chartered Accountant
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager) Law Officer
Degree from a recognised University in Law or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Two years as an advocate or should have worked as Law Officer in Banks or Financial Institutions for a period of not less than two years
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager) Treasury Manager
Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance from a recognized university/ institution
One Year (in the relevant field)
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager) Marketing Officer
MBA in Marketing from a recognized university
One Year (in the relevant field)
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager) Agricultural Officer
Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Horticulture/ Dairy/ Animal Husbandry Forestry Veterinary Science/ Agricultural Engineering/ Pisciculture from a recognized university or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate
Two Years (in the relevant field)
Officer Scale - III ( Senior Manager) Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Preference will be given to the candidates having Degree/ Diploma in Banking, Finance, Marketing.Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Co-operation, Information Technology, Management. Law, Economics and Accountancy. Minimum 5 years experience as Officer in Bank or a Financial Institutions
Post Educational Qualification Experience
Office Assistant (Multipurpose) Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent (a) Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRB/s* (b) Desirable: Working knowledge of Computer. --
Officer Scale-1 (Assistant Manager) i. Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent Preference will be given to the candidates having degree in Agriculture. Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology, Management, Law, Economics or Accountancy.
ii. Proficiency in local language as prescribed by the participating RRBs
iii. Desirable: working knowledge of Computer.
--
Officer Scale-II General Banking Officer (Manager) Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Preference will be given to the candidates having degree Banking, Finance. Marketing. Agriculture. Horticulture. Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture. Agricultural Marketing and Cooperation, Information Technology. Management, Law. Economics and Accountancy Two years as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution.
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager) Information Technology Officer
Bachelor's degree from a recognised University in Electronics/Communication/Computer Science/Information Technology or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Desirable
Certificate in ASP. PHP, C++, Java, VB, VC, OCP etc
One year (in the relevant field)
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager) Chartered Accountant
Certified Associate (CA) from Institute of Chartered Accountant. Accountants of India
One Year as a Chartered Accountant
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager) Law Officer
Degree from a recognised University in Law or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Two years as an advocate or should have worked as Law Officer in Banks or Financial Institutions for a period of not less than two years
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager) Treasury Manager
Chartered Accountant or MBA in Finance from a recognized university/ institution
One Year (in the relevant field)
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager) Marketing Officer
MBA in Marketing from a recognized university
One Year (in the relevant field)
Officer Scale-II Specialist Officers (Manager) Agricultural Officer
Bachelor's degree in Agriculture Horticulture/ Dairy/ Animal Husbandry Forestry Veterinary Science/ Agricultural Engineering/ Pisciculture from a recognized university or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate
Two Years (in the relevant field)
Officer Scale - III ( Senior Manager) Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate. Preference will be given to the candidates having Degree/ Diploma in Banking, Finance, Marketing.Agriculture, Horticulture, Forestry, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Science, Agricultural Engineering, Pisciculture, Agricultural Marketing and Co-operation, Information Technology, Management. Law, Economics and Accountancy. Minimum 5 years experience as Officer in Bank or a Financial Institutions

ONLINE EXAMINATIONS

The structure of the Examinations which will be conducted online are as follows:

1) Preliminary Examination (objective)

Office Assistant ( Multipurpose )

S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 Numarical Ability 40 40
2 Reasoning Ability 40 40
Total 80 80 45 min
S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 Numarical Ability 40 40
2 Reasoning Ability 40 40
Total 80 80 45 min

Office Scale-I

S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 Quantitative Apititude 40 40
2 Reasoning Ability 40 40
Total 80 80 45 min
S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 Quantitative Apititude 40 40
2 Reasoning Ability 40 40
Total 80 80 45 min

Candidates in both posts have to qualify in both the tests by securing minimum cut-off marks. Adequate number of candidates in each category, depending upon requirement will be shortlisted for Online Main Examination.   

2) Main Examination

Office Assistant ( Multipurpose )

S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 Reasoning 40 50
2 Computer Knowledge 40 20
3 General Awarness 40 40
4a* English Language 40 40
4b* Hindi Language 40 40
5 Numarical Ability 40 50
Total 200 200 2 Hours
S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 Reasoning 40 50
2 Computer Knowledge 40 20
3 General Awarness 40 40
4a* English Language 40 40
4b* Hindi Language 40 40
5 Numarical Ability 40 50
Total 200 200 2 Hours

Office Scale-I

S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 Reasoning 40 50
2 Computer Knowledge 40 20
3 General Awarness 40 40
4a* English Language 40 40
4b* Hindi Language 40 40
5 Quantetative Aptitude 40 50
Total 200 200 2 Hours
S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 Reasoning 40 50
2 Computer Knowledge 40 20
3 General Awarness 40 40
4a* English Language 40 40
4b* Hindi Language 40 40
5 Quantetative Aptitude 40 50
Total 200 200 2 Hours

INTERVIEW – applicable only for post of Officers (Scale I, II and III)

SBI Bank Exams in India

The State Bank of India is the largest public sector bank in the country. It recruits employees at two levels through the following SBI exams:

SBI PO Exam

Also called the SBI Probationary Officers (PO) exam, this exam selects candidates for the management cadre of SBI. The employees selected are called Probationary Officers during their training and move on to management roles after finishing their training.

SELECTION PROCEDURE

Phase-I: Preliminary Examination:

S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 English Language 30 20 min
2 Quantetative Aptitude 35 20 min
3 Reasoning Ability 35 20 min
Total 100 100 1 Hour
S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 English Language 30 20 min
2 Quantetative Aptitude 35 20 min
3 Reasoning Ability 35 20 min
Total 100 100 1 Hour

Phase-II: Main Examination

(i) Objective Test:

S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 Reasoning and Computer Aptitude 45 60 60 min
2 Data Analysis and Interpretation 35 60 45 min
3 General/ Economy/ Banking Awarness 40 40 35 min
4 English Language 35 40 40 min
Total 155 200 3 Hours
S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 Reasoning and Computer Aptitude 45 60 60 min
2 Data Analysis and Interpretation 35 60 45 min
3 General/ Economy/ Banking Awarness 40 40 35 min
4 English Language 35 40 40 min
Total 155 200 3 Hours

(ii) Descriptive Test

The duration of Descriptive Test is 30 minutes. It will be a Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) with two questions for total 50 marks.

Phase-III: Interview (Or Interview & Group Exercises

  • In view of the Social Distancing and safety measures necessitated due to COVID-19 pandemic, the 3 rd Phase may comprise of (i) Interview only (50 marks) OR (ii) Interview (30 marks) & Group Exercises (20 marks).

SBI SO Exam

The SBI SO exam aims to select Specialist Officers (SO) for the bank. The selection process consists of an interview based on the experience and specialisation of the candidates.

S. No. Name of Post
1 AGM (IT-Tech Operations)
2 AGM (IT-Inbound Engineer)
3 AGM (IT-Outbound Engineer)
4 AGM (IT Security Expert)
5 Manager (IT Security Expert)
6 Deputy Manager (Network Engineer)
7 Deputy Manager ($ Engineer Command Centre)
8 Deputy Manager (Statistician)
S. No. Name of Post
1 AGM (IT-Tech Operations)
2 AGM (IT-Inbound Engineer)
3 AGM (IT-Outbound Engineer)
4 AGM (IT Security Expert)
5 Manager (IT Security Expert)
6 Deputy Manager (Network Engineer)
7 Deputy Manager ($ Engineer Command Centre)
8 Deputy Manager (Statistician)

The selection will be based on shortlisting and interview.

SBI Clerk Exam

  • The SBI Clerk exam selects Junior Associates for the clerical cadre of the banking giant. It consists of two stages:

SBI Clerk Preliminary Exam

Known as SBI Clerk Prelims, this exam filters out candidates for the next stage.

SBI Clerk Mains Exam

Commonly called the SBI Clerk Mains, the marks secured in this exam determine the selection status of candidates as clerks in the State Bank.

Essential Academic Qualifications: (As on 01.01.2020)

Graduation in any discipline from a recognised University or any equivalent qualification recognised as such by Central Government

SELECTION PROCEDURE

The selection process will consist of on-line test (preliminary & main exam) and test of specified opted local language. 

Phase-I: Preliminary Examination:

S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 English Language 35 30 20 min
2 Numarical Abilty 35 35 20 min
3 Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 min
Total 100 100 1 Hour
S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 English Language 35 30 20 min
2 Numarical Abilty 35 35 20 min
3 Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 min
Total 100 100 1 Hour

Phase-II: Main Examination

S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 General Financial Awarness 50 50 35 min
2 General English 40 40 35 min
3 Quantetative Aptitude 50 50 45 min
4 Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude 50 60 45 min
Total 190 200 3 Hr. 40 min.
S. No. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Time alloted
1 General Financial Awarness 50 50 35 min
2 General English 40 40 35 min
3 Quantetative Aptitude 50 50 45 min
4 Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude 50 60 45 min
Total 190 200 3 Hr. 40 min.

RBI Exams

RBI is the Central Bank for the country and candidates willing to join the banking sector aspire to enter the Industry by qualifying the Officer or Clerical cadre exams in the Reserve Bank of India. The Reserve Bank of India conducts its own exams for recruitment to various vacancies in the organisation. The following are the major exams conducted by the Reserve Bank of India:

RBI Officer Grade B Exam

The apex bank conducts the RBI Officer Grade B exam for the selection of mid-senior level officers of the bank. It consists of recruitment to the General as well as specialist cadres of the RBI. It also includes research positions open for PhD holders in the notified disciplines.

Important Dates

The structure of the Examinations which will be conducted online are as follows:

Details Dates
Website Link open for online registration of applications and payment of fee/intimation charges 28 March 2022 to April 18,2022
**Officers in Gr B(DR) General**
Phase I Online Exam May 2, 2022
Phase 2 - Paper I,II & III Online Exam June 25, 2022
**Officers in Gr B(DR) DEPR*/DSIM ** May 2, 2022
Phase I Paper I Online Exam July 2, 2022
Phase 2 - Paper II & III Online/ Written Exam August 6, 2022
Details Dates
Website Link open for online registration of applications and payment of fee/intimation charges 28 March 2022 to April 18,2022
**Officers in Gr B(DR) General**
Phase I Online Exam May 2, 2022
Phase 2 - Paper I,II & III Online Exam June 25, 2022
**Officers in Gr B(DR) DEPR*/DSIM ** May 2, 2022
Phase I Paper I Online Exam July 2, 2022
Phase 2 - Paper II & III Online/ Written Exam August 6, 2022

GR B (DR)-GENERAL- 2022: Phase-I online Examination (Objective Type):

  1. General Awareness
  2. English Language
  3. Quantitative Aptitude
  4. Reasoning

Total time of 120 minutes

Phase-II online Examination:

Phase–II online examination will consist of three papers as under:

Name of Paper Type of Paper......................... Time (min).... No. of Q. Marks
Paper-1: Economic and Social Issues 50% Objective Type
50% Descriptive Type, answers to be typed with the help of the keyboard. Candidates opting to type the answers in Hindi, may type with the help of either:
(i) Inscript or
(ii) Remington (GAIL) keyboards layout.
30 + 90, Total 120 mins @ 50+50, Total 100
Paper II: English (Writing Skills) Descriptive, to be typed with the help of the keyboard 90 3 100
Paper-III: General Finance and Management 50% Objective Type
50% Descriptive Type, answers to be typed with the help of the keyboard. Candidates opting to type the answers in Hindi, may type with the help of either:
(i) Inscript or
(ii) Remington (GAIL) keyboards layout.
30 + 90, Total 120 mins @ 50+50, Total 100
Name of Paper Type of Paper......................... Time (min).... No. of Q. Marks
Paper-1: Economic and Social Issues 50% Objective Type
50% Descriptive Type, answers to be typed with the help of the keyboard. Candidates opting to type the answers in Hindi, may type with the help of either:
(i) Inscript or
(ii) Remington (GAIL) keyboards layout.
30 + 90, Total 120 mins @ 50+50, Total 100
Paper II: English (Writing Skills) Descriptive, to be typed with the help of the keyboard 90 3 100
Paper-III: General Finance and Management 50% Objective Type
50% Descriptive Type, answers to be typed with the help of the keyboard. Candidates opting to type the answers in Hindi, may type with the help of either:
(i) Inscript or
(ii) Remington (GAIL) keyboards layout.
30 + 90, Total 120 mins @ 50+50, Total 100

Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DEPR-2022

Name of Paper Time (min) Marks
Paper-I Objective Type (on Economics) 120 minutes 100
Paper-II Descriptive Type (on Economics)
(Question paper displayed on computer, answers to be written on paper)
180 minutes 100
Paper-III English - Descriptive
(To be typed with help of keyboard)
90 minutes 100
Total 100
Name of Paper Time (min) Marks
Paper-I Objective Type (on Economics) 120 minutes 100
Paper-II Descriptive Type (on Economics)
(Question paper displayed on computer, answers to be written on paper)
180 minutes 100
Paper-III English - Descriptive
(To be typed with help of keyboard)
90 minutes 100
Total 100

Officers in Grade ‘B’ (DR) – DSIM-2022

Scheme of Selection:

Name of Paper Time (min) Marks
Paper-I Objective Type (on Statistics) 120 minutes 100
Paper-II Descriptive Type (on Statistics)
(Question paper displayed on computer, answers to be written on paper)
180 minutes 100
Paper-III English - Descriptive
(To be typed with help of keyboard)
90 minutes 100
Total 100
Name of Paper Time (min) Marks
Paper-I Objective Type (on Statistics) 120 minutes 100
Paper-II Descriptive Type (on Statistics)
(Question paper displayed on computer, answers to be written on paper)
180 minutes 100
Paper-III English - Descriptive
(To be typed with help of keyboard)
90 minutes 100
Total 100
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