IBPS Clerk Online Test Series

IBPS is a banking recruitment organization that conducts various banking recruitment exams for hiring of professionals to various banks in India. Some of the popular exams conducted by IBPS include

1. IBPS PO CWE
2. IBPS SO CWE
3. IBPS Clerk CWE
4. IBPS RRB

IBPS Clerk exam is conducted once a year for recruitment of clerks in 18+ participating banks. The recruitment process involves an online examination that is conducted by IBPS common for all applicants. The online exam is followed by an interview conducted by IBPS and participating banks based on the merit list.

Candidates, who wish to join any of the leading banks of India for the post of Clerk, can apply for IBPS clerk exam as per the notification. The syllabus of IBPS clerk exam includes Reasoning, Numerical Ability, General Awareness with special reference to banking industry, Computer knowledge and General English sections. IBPS clerk online test series is the best way to practice for IBPS clerk CWE exam.

You can easily find several IBPS Clerks online test series on various websites where you can also download or practice online with sample IBPS test papers, Aptitude Questions and previous years’ question papers. IBPS Clerk mock tests are also available for exam aspirants. These test papers will help you in better preparation for the exam and will also let you practice for all subjects and topics.

Students can find this IBPS clerk test series here. Free bank study material and practice tests are also available for candidates preparing for banking and other competitive exams. Good luck

Which Bank Exam is better, IBPS or SBI?

I was recently approached by one of my students asking this question. I found the topic very interesting and so, I am going to write a complete article on it to help students preparing for the bank exams. The question as asked by my student,

Q: I am preparing for banking exams, but I want to focus on a single one so that I can put more efforts for it. Which one I choose between SBI and IBPS exams?

A: Though the question looks very simple, the answer is not. You cannot declare a banking exam better just because you think it is unless you have some effective factors to prove your statement. Where the State Bank of India (SBI) is the largest public sector bank in India, IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) involves some of the most reputed private sector banks including Bank of Baroda and Punjab National Bank. It is not an easy competition

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Here, we will try to compare these two exams based on two factors: Selection process and Banking values

Selection process

Starting from the basic, let’s talk about the selection process of IBPS PO and SBI PO. Both these exams include a written examination for PO (Probationary Officer) selection.

IBPS PO CWE exam syllabus includes following topics: Reasoning, English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness (special reference to Banking Industry) and Computer knowledge

The written exam is followed by a Personal Interview

While SBI PO exam syllabus has following subjects: Reasoning (High Level), English Language (Grammar, Vocabulary, Comprehension etc.), Data Analysis & Interpretation, and General Awareness, Marketing & Computers

SBI PO exam also involves an English language Description test followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview rounds

Other important points

• IBPS Quantitative Aptitude test includes only Arithmetic questions while IBPS QA test Data Analysis & Interpretation
• IBPS General awareness test focus more on banking sector while SBI doesn’t
• SBI written exam is followed by a written descriptive test, GD and Personal interview
• SBI selection process is based on the practical approach and requires thorough knowledge of the subjects

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The above points signify that SBI bank’s selection procedure is tougher than that of IBPS, but this is worth it. Here is how

Banking values

SBI recruits candidates for a long term. Most of their leaders and managers are selected from these entry level POs and other officers. This is why they want the best people to work with them. Their selection procedure may be a little harder, but it is based on the real-time values. So, if you are looking for a long-term and secure career, you must go with the SBI bank.

But, that doesn’t mean that Private sector banks are not good; they are actually very good. PNB, BOB and HDFC are some of the top private banks in India.

Here are some other points to put a light on SBI vs IBPS (private) banks

• SBI bank provides more and better growth opportunities than any private sector bank
• The starting basic pay of an SBI employee is higher than that of any private sector bank
• Private banks have a decent working environment with better infrastructure facilities
• Both SBI and private banks give their employees many benefits other than the monetary ones

Well, I have included all the details I had, in order to differentiate between SBI and IBPS banks based on the selection process and the working. Honestly, you cannot put one of them as the best as it is certainly not. I would rather suggest everyone to attempt for all bank exams including SBI, IBPS and others. Just put in your best efforts and see how that works.

Eligibility Criteria for various Banking Exams in India

Banking sector is one of the most popular fields for jobs in India. Many public and private sector banks conduct recruitment exams for hiring candidates in their organization. Before the exam, a notification Is published relieving the eligibility criteria for the exam. Candidates, who are eligible and interested in the post, can apply for the exam. In this post, we will discuss the most common and general eligibility criteria for bank recruitment exams.

Bank Type	post	Age	Min. Educational Qualification	Experience
Public sector banks	Probationary Officer (PO)	20 to 30 years	A degree in any discipline from a recognized University	Nil
	Clerical	20 to 28 years	A degree in any discipline from a recognized University	Nil
Regional Rural Banks	Officer Scale- III	Below 40 years	Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent with minimum 50% aggregate	5 years as an officer in a Bank or Financial Institution
	Officer Scale- II (Specialist Officers)	Above 21 years and below 32 years	Different qualification for different posts	Different experience for different posts
	Officer Scale- I	Above 18 years and below 28 years	Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent	Nil
	Office Assistant	Above 18 years and below 28 years	Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or its equivalent	Nil
SBI and SBI Associate Banks	Probationary Officer (PO)	21 to 30 years	A degree in any discipline from a recognized University	Nil
	Clerical	18 to 28 years	Minimum 12th Standard (10 + 2) or equivalent qualification thereof with a minimum of 60% marks OR Diploma Course passed after 10th Standard with a minimum of 60% marks OR A degree (Graduation level) from recognized university with a minimum of 40% marks Note – Relaxation of age as per rules for reserved candidates.	Nil

Note – Relaxation of age as per rules for reserved candidates.

Candidates can check the eligibility criteria for IBPS Specialist Officer exam here

IBPS Specialist Officer Exam 2014 FAQ

IBPS is going to conduct SO exam III in Feb 2014. Candidates, who have applied for the exam, must be looking for study material, tips and guide for exam preparation. We keep sharing useful exam information and preparation tips for all the latest banking exams including IBPS exams. Today, we are going to share some IBPS exam related questions answered by industry experts.

 

Q. What is the Eligibility criteria for IBPS SO 2014 exam?
A. Graduation is the minimum qualification required for the exam. For each post, there is a different criteria. You can find the details here.

Q. What is the best method for preparation – Self study or coaching classes?
A. I would go with the second option. Coaching institutes can guide you in the best way for your banking exam. You will learn better in the guidance of experts. Also, not everyone can study without proper guidance. If you live in remote areas, you can go for online courses.

Q. Where to find bank study material and books?
A. There are many books available in the market for IBPS PO and specialist officer exams. You can purchase a common book for all the subjects. You can also order books online. There are also available various bank exam sample papers and Bank test series online. For professional subject, you can refer GATE exam book for IT officer post, and other subject specific books for other posts. You can find the detailed syllabus here.

Q. How can I manage the time to score more?
A. In banking exams, your speed matters a lot. You must know the tricks to solve aptitude and reasoning questions in the minimum. The best way is to prepare a time strategy before the exam. Allot specific time for a specific paper. Try to solve the paper in its time limit. Also, reserve some time for revision and rechecking.

Q. Is it necessary to join a coaching class for IBPS preparation?
A. As I said earlier, caching classes is not mandatory, but is recommended for IBPS exams.

Q. What is the job responsibility of an IT Officer in banks?
A. IT officers monitor and maintain the computer systems and networks of an organization. In banks, they will be doing the same.

Q. How to prepare for interview once I clear the written exam?
A. IBPS interview will go like any other job interviews. You need to take care of think like your dressing, attitude, confidence, communication, behavior, etc. Find details here

Above, we have tried to answer the most general questions about IBPS specialist officer exam. If you have any other query or doubt, you can ask in the comments below.

How to prepare for English Section of Bank Exams?

English language is one of the most common and the most important section of bank exams. Almost all major bank recruitment exams (IBPS SO, PO, Clerk, SBI, etc.) involve a paper of English language or verbal ability. In this post, we will discuss a brief guide and some tips for English paper of bank exams.

Get familiar with the exam pattern and syllabus: Before you start with the preparation of English section, you must be aware of the subject-wise syllabus for the exam. Though most of the bank exams including IBPS do not reveal a specific list of the topics for particular subjects, but almost all banking exam papers cover the same English language topics. You can find a good list here or you can refer any bank exam book for English language syllabus.

Start with the Exercise: Once you get a list of the topics, you should start with the practice papers. Practice sample questions for each topic and make a list of the topics at which you are not strong. Now, you have a filtered list of the topics that need to be revised. Start reading these topics one by one from a standard book, and practice with the sample questions.

Practice is the best way to gain perfection in something. Once you finish reading a topic, practice as much as you can. You can easily find sample papers, English question-answers and Bank exam online test series if you search on the internet.

You can find a list of the English books here