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Posted: Thu Dec 08, 2005 9:01 am Post subject: Banking exams |
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1. RESERVE BANK OF INDIA
a. Staff Officer Grade 'A' Examination
Selection for this class I post is made on all- India basis by Reserve Bank of India services Board, Hong Kong Building, 6th Floor, M.G. Road, P.O. Box- 10009, Hutatma Chow, Mumbai-400001, set up in July 1968.
The Board functions on the lines of UPSC and conducts various examinations for recruitment of officers grade. There is reservation of posts for SC/ST categories.
Qualifications : Bachelor'/Master's Degree (50%) or Chartered/Cost Accountant with Bachelor's Degree or Degree in Management.
Age : 21-26 years.
Subjects for Examination : Written test consists of :
Paper I : (Objective type) Test of Reasoning, Test of Quantitative Aptitude, Test of English Language, General Awareness.
Paper II : (Descriptive type) English-essay, Precis Writing/ Comprehension.
Paper III : Economic & Social Problems (Descriptive type)Those who qualify written test are called for interview.
Examination Fee : SC/ST : Nil, Others : Rs. 60/-
b) Staff Officer Grade 'B' Examination
Qualifications : MA/M.Sc./M.Com. (55%), Ph.D/Chartered or Cost Accountants with a Bachelor's Degree or Bachelor's Degree (60%) or Post Graduate Diploma in Management with a Bachelor's Degree. For SC/ST Candidates : Degree (50%) or Pass class in Post Graduate Examination.
Age : 21-28 years, (Maximum 26 years for degree holders). Relaxable by 5 years for SC/ST, Ex-servicemen, Relaxable by 3 years for OBC candidates.
Subjects for Examination :
Paper I : Objective type : Test of Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness.
Paper II : English.
Paper III : Economic & Social Problems.
Paper II & III are assessed only if Paper I is cleared.
Written test followed by interview.
Pay Scale : Rs. 4825 - 10350 plus benefits.
Examination Fee : SC/ST : Nil, Others : Rs. 60/-
2. STATE BANK GROUP
a) Probationary Officers Examination :
This examination is held by Central Recruitment Board (State Bank Group) 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 : State Bank of Bikaner & Jaipur, State Bank of Hyderabad, State Bank of Indore, State Bank of Mysore, State Bank of Patiala, State Bank of Suarastra, State Bank of Travancore. There is reservation of posts for SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen and OBC etc.
Qualifications : Degree
Age : 18-26 years, Relaxable for SC/ST, OBC, Ex-Servicemen.
Subjects for Examination : Paper I (Objective type) : Test of Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, General Awareness.
Paper II (Descriptive type) : Essay, Letter-writing or Precis-writing in English.
Those who qualify written test are called for interview.
Pay Scale : Rs. 4250 - 8050 plus benefits.
b) Clerical Cadre Examination (Regional Recruitment Board)
This examination is generally held annually to recruit the clerical cadre in State Bank of India and its associates banks. There is reservation of posts for SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen and OBC etc.
Qualifications : Degree
Age : 18-26 years, Relaxable for various categories as per rules.
Subjects for Examination : Paper I : General Awareness, Reasoning Ability, English Language, Numerical Ability.
Paper II : Essay-writing, Letter-writing, Precis-writing.
Pay Scale : Rs. 1750 - 5500 plus benefits.
Examination Fee : SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen : Nil, Others : Rs. 20/-
3. NATIONALISED BANKS
In Nationalised banks, the recruitment is made through competitive test held by Banking Service Recruitment Boards.
A. Probationary Officers Examination :
There are 15 Banking Service Recruitment Boards in the country. These Boards recruit probationary officers and clerical cadre for the Nationalised banks. There is reservation of posts for SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen etc.
Qualifications : Degree
Age : 21-28 years, Relaxable for SC/ST, OBC, Ex-servicemen.
Subjects for Examination : Paper I (Objective type) : Test of Reasoning Ability,Quantitative Aptitude, English Comprehension, General Awareness.
Paper II (Descriptive type) : Essay (In English or Regional Language), Letter-writing or Precise-writing in English.
Pay Scale : Rs. 4250 - 8050 pm.
Examination Fee : SC/ST Nil, Others Rs. 70/-
B. Clerical Cadre Examination :
Qualification : For Clerks, Typists : Degree or 10+2 (50%) or Diploma in Banking (50%) or Matriculation (60%).
For Stenographers : Matriculation
Relaxation in percentage of marks in qualifying examination for SC/ST, Ex-Servicemen and physical handicapped.
Age : 18-26 years, Relaxable for certain categories as per rules.
Subjects for Examination : Written exam. (200 Marks)
Objective Test: Reasoning Ability, English Language, Numerical Ability, Clerical Aptitude
Descriptive Test: Three out of four questions of short essay or exposition type on a given proposition , situation to be answered in Hindi or English.
For the posts of typists and stenographers, proficiency in typing and shorthand with the following minimum speed is required :
English Typing Speed 30 wpm
English Shorthand Speed 80 wpm
Hindi Typing Speed 25 wpm
Hindi Shorthand Speed 60 wpm
Proficiency test for Typist/Stenographer is given if they qualify in written test. Those who rank high in the written examination are called for an interview(100 marks) Final selection is on the basis of candidate's performance in written tests and interview taken together. Probation period is six months.
Pay Scale : Rs. 1750 - 5500 plus benefits.
Examination Fee :Rs. 20/- for one post. Rs 10/- for each additional post. No fee for SC/ST/PH, Ex-Servicemen.
4. NATIONAL BANK FOR AGRICULTURE AND RURAL DEVELOPMENT (NABARD)
(Recruitment Section, Poonam Chambers, Dr. Annie Besant Road, Post Box Number 6552, Worli, Mumbai, 400018)
a) Development Officer-Grade 'B' Examination
Qualifications: Master's degree in Economics/Agricultural Economics (50%), Ph.D, desirable.
Age: 24-32 years, Reliable for certain categories as per rules.
Subjects for Examination : Preliminary & Main Examination.
Preliminary Examination : (One objective type paper): General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability.
Main Exam: Three Paper's
Paper I : General English & General Awareness
Paper II: Economic and Social Problems.
Paper III: Economics/Agricultural Economics.
Examination Fee: Rs. 50/-
b) Assistant Development Officer-Grade 'A' Examination
Qualifications: Degree/Master's Degree(50% )
Age: 21-26 years. Relaxable for certain categories as per rules.
Subjects for Examination: Preliminary & Main Examination.
Preliminary Examination :(One Objective type paper): General Awareness, English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability.
Main Exam : Two Papers
Paper I : General English & General Awareness
Paper II: Economic and Social Problems.
Examination Fee: Rs 50/- |
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