1. IBPS Exams
The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) conducts exams for recruitment in public sector banks across India. The key exams under IBPS include:
- IBPS PO: For the recruitment of Probationary Officers/Management Trainees.
- IBPS Clerk: For clerical positions in public sector banks.
- IBPS SO: For Specialist Officer roles in fields like IT, Marketing, HR, and Law.
- IBPS RRB: For recruitment in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).
2. SBI Exams
The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts its own exams for recruitment. These are among the most sought-after banking exams in India:
- SBI PO: For the recruitment of Probationary Officers in SBI branches.
- SBI Clerk: For clerical positions in SBI.
- SBI SO: For Specialist Officer roles in SBI.
3. Other Banking Exams
In addition to IBPS and SBI, other banking exams include:
- RBI Grade B: Conducted by the Reserve Bank of India for officer-level positions.
- RBI Assistant: For recruitment of Assistants in RBI.
- NABARD Exams: Conducted for various roles in the National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development.
- LIC & GIC Exams: For roles in insurance companies like Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) and General Insurance Corporation (GIC).
Exam Patterns
| Exam |
Preliminary Exam Pattern |
Main Exam Pattern |
Interview/Final Stage |
| IBPS PO |
- English Language: 30 Questions (30 Marks)
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 Questions (35 Marks)
- Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions (35 Marks)
Total: 100 Marks (1 Hour)
|
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 45 Questions (60 Marks)
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
- English Language: 35 Questions (40 Marks)
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: 35 Questions (60 Marks)
Total: 200 Marks (3 Hours)
|
Interview: 100 Marks |
| SBI PO |
- English Language: 30 Questions (30 Marks)
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 Questions (35 Marks)
- Reasoning Ability: 35 Questions (35 Marks)
Total: 100 Marks (1 Hour)
|
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude: 45 Questions (60 Marks)
- General/Economy/Banking Awareness: 40 Questions (40 Marks)
- English Language: 35 Questions (40 Marks)
- Data Analysis & Interpretation: 35 Questions (60 Marks)
Total: 200 Marks (3 Hours)
|
Group Exercise & Interview: 50 Marks |
| RBI Grade B |
- General Awareness: 80 Questions (80 Marks)
- Quantitative Aptitude: 30 Questions (30 Marks)
- English Language: 30 Questions (30 Marks)
- Reasoning: 60 Questions (60 Marks)
Total: 200 Marks (2 Hours)
|
- Economic & Social Issues: 100 Marks
- English Writing Skills: 100 Marks
- Finance & Management: 100 Marks
Total: 300 Marks
|
Interview: 75 Marks |
