About Bank Exam (2024)

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About Bank Exam

Every year applications are invited for various government bank to fill in vacancies in different posts.

Bank Exams - Vacancy, Dates, Syllabus & more

Every year applications are invited for various government banks to fill in vacancies in different posts. SBI Clerk, SBI PO, IBPS SO, IBPS Clerk, and IBPS PO are some of the bank exams conducted every year. These are computer-based tests and are conducted in different phases to choose the right candidate for various posts such as clerk, Specialist Officer, Probationary Officer, Manager, Senior Manager and so on. A large number of candidates appear for the competitive exams and aspire to join one of the prestigious banks. Aspiring candidates need to keep checking the official notification released by the different organising bodies to get the latest updates about the upcoming bank exams.

Notifications

Bank Exam Application Process

Check out the process of applying for the bank exam. Read on to learn about it in detail.

IBPS Clerk Notifications

The Common Recruitment Process allows candidates to be recruited for posts of Clerical Cadre in any of the participating banks

IBPS Clerk Result – Check Prelims Exam Result Link

Check here the direct link to view IBPS Clerk Prelims 2022 results. Also, the main exam will be conducted on October 8th. Get here more information about the steps to download the result, merit list, etc.

IBPS PO Notifications

The Institute of Banking and Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts the Common Recruitment Process (CRP) for selection of Probationary Officer (PO)/Management Trainees

IBPS PO Result

Check out this blog that covers all necessary information about IBPS PO results, the important dates, and how to access them.

IBPS PO Syllabus 2023 for Prelims and Mains Exam

The IBPS PO Syllabus for 2022 has been released per the notification issued by IBPS for the recruitment of probationary officers. Read to learn more about the syllabus.

SBI Clerk Notifications

The exam for the SBI Clerk allows graduate candidates to be recruited as the Junior Associate

SBI Clerk Result – SBI Clerk Mains Result 2023 Out

Check out this article for SBI Clerk Result, the process to download results, important details and other information related to the recruitment examination.

SBI PO Admit Card 2022 – Link(Soon), Steps to Download

Get all required information about SBI PO Admit Card 2022, steps to download admit card, SBI PO exam zonal centers & exam day guidelines.

SBI PO Notifications 2022 – Check Eligibility, Exam Date, Syllabus, Exam Pattern

The State Bank of India Probationary Officer or PO position is a Junior Management Level direct entry point for aspiring candidates

SBI PO Result

SBI PO Result is expected to be declared in December. Read this article to know details about the recruitment notification, the interview process, and SBI PO Result.

SBI PO Syllabus 2023, Prelims and Mains Syllabus in Detail

Read more to know about SBI PO Syllabus, examination pattern, selection process, and other relevant information on recruitment.

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Study Material

Banking Concepts

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Banking in India

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Computer Knowledge

To clear your concepts on Computer Knowledge, just read this article from end to end and score more in the banking exams.

Data Interpretation and Analysis

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English

Get the comprehensive bank exam study material for English here. Clear the concepts and ace the exam with good score.

General Awareness

Here on this page, we have provided detailed updated study material for the preparation of General Awareness for Banking Exam Preparation.

Important Bank and Finance Acts

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Indian and International Finance System

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Quantitative Aptitude

If you are looking for the Bank Exam Study Material for Quantitative Aptitude then you are landed on the right page. Get all the details here.

Reasoning

If you are looking for the Bank Exam Study Material for the preparation for Reasoning then refer to this page.

Verbal Reasoning

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List of Premium Bank Exams

Here from the below-provided table, the candidates can check the premium bank exam lists –

IBPS PO
IBPS SO
SBI PO
SBI SO
IBPS Clerk
RBI Assistant
Canara Bank PO

Bank Exam Overview

The candidates can check the banking exam overview from the below-provided table:

Particulars	Details
Bank Exam Name	SBI SO, IBPS SO, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, SBI PO, Canara Bank PO, RBI Assistant
Eligibility	Varies from one post to another
Selection process	Depends upon the recruitment post.
Different Bank Posts	Probationary Officer(PO) Special Officer(SO) Clerk, etc.
Frequency of Exam	Once in a year
Exam Levels	There are usually 3 levels for the banking exams which are as follows- ● Prelims ● Mains ● Personal Interview
Mode of Exam	Online
Syllabus	– Reasoning – Quantitative Aptitude – General Awareness – Current Affairs – Banking Awareness
Purpose of the Exam	For recruitment of the eligible candidates as bank officials in different Indian Banks

Important Schedule for Bank Exams

The candidates who are preparing for the banking examination should aware of the important events and the schedule. We have enlisted here the schedule with the events so that the students won’t miss out on anything –

Events	Schedule
IBPS PO Prelims Exam Date 2023	September 23, 30 & October 1, 2023
IBPS PO Mains Exam Date 2023	November 5, 2023
IBPS SO 2023 Exam Date (Prelims)	December 30, 2023
IBPS SO 2023 Exam Date (Mains)	January 28, 2024
SBI PO 2023 Exam Date	Nov 1, 4 & 6 2023
SBI Clerk 2023 Exam Date	January 2024

Bank Exams Eligibility Criteria

The different posts consist different eligibility criteria. The candidates who are appearing for the exam should cross-check their eligibility criteria for the respective posts.

For Clerical Posts	The candidate’s age should be under 20-28 years. They should have completed their graduation from a recognized university. They should not possess any criminal record.
For Probationary Officers Posts	The age range of the candidates for this post should be under the slab of 21-30 years. Graduation degree holder from a well-versed university. The candidates should not possess any criminal record under their name.

Exam Pattern for Bank Exams

If you are preparing for the Bank exam then your first step should be aware of the exam pattern. Most of the exams have similar exam patterns. Usually, these exams are organized on the 3 levels which are Preliminary, Mains and Interviews.

Prelims Exam Pattern

Prelims Bank exam patterns for PO and Clerical Posts are similar. The only difference you will see is in the question level difficulty. The exam pattern for Preliminary exams are as follows –

Name of Test	No. of Question	Maximum Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	20 Minutes
Reasoning	35	35	20 Minutes
Numerical Ability	35	35	20 Minutes
Total	100	100	60 minutes

Mains Exam Pattern –

Banking mains examination will consist of the subjects such as English Language, Data interpretation, Reasoning Ability and General Awareness.

For Clerical Posts –

Subjects	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
English Language	40	40	35 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	50	50	45 minutes
Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude	50	60	45 minutes
General/Financial Awareness	50	50	35 minutes
Total	190	200	160 minutes

For PO –

Under the Probationary Officers posts, the objective, as well as subjective questions, will be there. Check the below-provided table in case you want to get detailed information –

Objective type paper –

Section	No. of Questions	Maximum Marks	Duration
English Language	35	40	40 minutes
Data Analysis & Interpretation	35	60	45 minutes
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	45	60	60 minutes
General Awareness, Economy & Banking Awareness	40	40	35 minutes
Total	155	200	180

Descriptive type paper –

English language – Essay Writing and Letter Writing

Bank Exam Syllabus

Bank syllabus is one of the most important parts for the preparation of any exams. The banking sector is one of the highest recruitment providing career industries, and every year lakhs of students appear for this examination to get recruited by prestigious banks. The candidates who are appearing for the bank examination or preparing for the one can check the syllabus below for reference purposes.

Section	Syllabus
English	● Reading Comprehension ● Spotting Errors ● Cloze test ● Fillers ● Para jumbles ● Sentence Improvement ● Vocabulary-based Questions
Quantitative Aptitude	● Simplification/Approximation ● Data Interpretation ● Quadratic Equations ● Number Series ● Miscellaneous Questions
Reasoning	● Coding-Decoding ● Puzzles and Seating Arrangement ● Syllogism ● Input-Output ● Inequality ● Alphanumeric Questions ● Miscellaneous Questions

Perks and Benefits of Bank Jobs

The candidates who are preparing for the Bank Jobs can go through the following perks and benefits they can receive from Banking Jobs –

Get a long-term and secured career – The candidates will get a secure and long-term job through banking. With this sector’s continuous growth, it offers the most reliable job security with exponential growth.
The candidates can get lucrative remuneration on the basis of their skills and experience. They can also avail of benefits such as travel allowance, health insurance and home allowance.
There is a wide opportunity within the banking ecosystem.
Great work-life balance.
A wide range of benefits including promotions.
Great opportunities to serve in customer service-facing roles.
The candidates will get social prestige through this job.

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FAQs

About Bank Exam? ›

Bank examinations are evaluations of the financial health of banks. They are conducted by regulatory and governmental institutions such as the OCC, the FDIC, and the Federal Reserve. Bank examinations use a six-part analysis designed to measure the quantitative and qualitative health of the banks in question.

Which bank exam is best? ›

Top Bank Exams in India

IBPS PO (CWE PO/MT)
IBPS SO (CWE SO)
IBPS Clerk (CWE Clerical)
IBPS RRB (CWE RRB)
RBI Officer Grade B.
RBI Officer Grade C.
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How many levels are there in the bank exam? ›

The competitive exam in the banking sector is generally conducted for two positions i.e. Clerk & Scale I Officer (Probationary Officer/Specialist Officer). The former is a two-tier process (pre + main) while the latter is a three-tier process (Pre + Main + Interview).

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What type of questions are asked in the bank exam? ›

The paper will have 100 objective-type multiple-choice questions. Questions in the exam are asked from Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability, and English Language. The total time allotted to candidates to solve questions in IBPS PO prelims exam is 60 minutes. Candidates will get 20 minutes to attempt each section.

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Which is the highest post in bank exam? ›

Chairman or CEO or Managing Director is the highest post in a bank. The ranking of the postings may vary for various banks. If you want to attain the top position in the bank, you should enter the bank as a Probationary Officer or Scale 1 Officer.

IBPS Bank PO Salary Structure in India
Basic Pay	Rs. 36,000
Gross Salary	Rs. 57,289.70
Deduction (Tax & NPS)	Rs. 4,659.32
Net Salary	Rs. 52,630.38

Which degree is best for banking? ›

Most banking roles require a bachelor's degree in a related field, such as finance, economics, accounting, or business administration. These programs typically cover key concepts in banking and finance and provide a strong foundation for a career in the industry.