IBPS Clerk Common Exam 2013 Announced | Graduates Only

Following on the heels of PO results, the IBPS Clerk Common Exam 2013 announcement has been released.It is one of the most expected notice & with this Institute of Banking Personnel Selection is to conduct the 3rd common written examination (CWE) for clerk jobs in govt. owned banks.As in earlier years, new additions have been sustained for 2013 edition also.

Qualifying in IBPS clerical exam is necessary to apply for clerk vacancies in 19 public sector banks.

Though the names of participating banks are listed, the institute has also mentioned ‘any other financial institution’ alongside.So you can apply for recruitments in any organisation that require IBPS clerk CWE 2013 qualifiers.

Note this:

Application registrations from August 19 to September 7, 2013
Written test (online): in the month of December
Allotments to be completed by April 2014

Highlights:

Before you proceed to read about the eligibility conditions, here are some new rules introduced during last recruitment.They have been retained without any changes.

Click the correct answer: Gone are the days of shading on OMR sheets as you will appear for an online written test. Ready for common interviews: All qualifiers of this exam shall appear for common interviews.Based on the total score & choice of banks appointments will happen. No Std.XII passouts: Widely anticipated & now its official.Individuals with degree are only eligible for clerical positions.Those in college or with backlogs cannot register.(see only graduates can apply for clerk jobs)

In addition to these, read on to know more about the regular details

Eligibility Conditions:

It is compulsory for registrants to satisfy the criteria as it shall remain the same in all banks.

• Age to be min 20 years & max. 28 yrs, as on Aug 1.2013 (+5 yrs for sc/st & + 3 for obc)


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  Pass in degree (any discipline) from a recognized university, on or before 1.08.2013


• Ability to read/write/speak in local language of the state applying is necessary.


• Computer knowledge is compulsory (certificate from computer institute or must have studied computers in highschool/college)

Selection Process:

An online written test (objective type) shall be held in the month of December at numerous centres across India. For 200 marks, the exam will comprise of 200 questions & 0.25 would be reduced as negative mark for each wrong answer.

The test papers are Reasoning, English, Numerical ability, General awareness & Computer knowledge.For more details, read IBPS clerk exam pattern & topics to prepare

Books

Since the examination is round the corner, its better you start to preparing with books for IBPS clerk exam books.Here are some of our recommendations * Clerk common exam guide – Rs.240 - * IBPS clerical CWE solved papers(12 sets) – Rs.175 –

                 

What after exams?

All those passing in clerical CWE shall appear for common interviews & once IBPS release their results, statewise/categorywise vacancy lists of banks will be put up for which candidates can give their order of preference.

Depending on the final scores, no. of available post & choice submitted, banks will intimate applicants about their selection.(read getting bank jobs go tough with common interviews) 

How to Register:

Fees of Rs.100 (SC/ST) or Rs.600 (others) can be paid via two methods

• Online (from Aug 19 to Sep 7) OR


• Take a print of the challan (generated by system after registration) & visit any branch of Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Central bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, United Bank of India & deposit the amount into the given account before Sep 12th

After 2 days of offline fee payment, registration confirmation will be sent through Email/SMS.

In all cases, registrants can take a print of their application forms after 3 days of paying fees.

IB ACIO Recruitment Exam – Pattern, Books & Topics to Cover

his could well be called a season of government exams with numerous tests lined up in the coming months.One among them is Intelligence Bureau recruitment for Assistant Central Intelligence Officer.This being a central govt. organisation, the response would be naturally higher.Hence we take you through a detailed look of IB ACIO 2013 exam question paper pattern that shall aid in preparations.

The ACIO recruitment 2013 announced by Intelligence Bureau, which comes under Ministry of Affairs had invited online applications from graduates.

There were no discipline or percentage constraints enabling all degree holders to apply.Though an opportunity for many it certainly pushes up the number of applicants manifold.

ACIO Exam Pattern

The blueprint for most competitive exams in India are mostly similar & it holds true for this intelligence bureau`s officer recruitment as well.
* marks as per 2012 paper 

As you can see from the above graphic, the question paper will consist of two parts.Both should be attended continuously on a single day itself.

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  Paper I has objective questions on General Awareness, Reasoning, Comprehension (English) & Aptitude.


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  Paper II is of descriptive nature.It is primarily to check your writing skills in english language.

Candidates should answer these questions on coding sheets within 1 hour 40 minutes.

Books

The IB ACIO 2013 examination is scheduled to happen on September 15th. With exactly a month left, here are some useful guides to help you in getting ready for the Intelligence bureau exam.

*  IB assistant intelligence officer exam guide – Buy online for Rs.130 * 15 practice sets to gain speed – Buy online for Rs.85

Topics to cover:

Those who have appeared for bank/ government exams previously shall know the starting point to prepare.But first time applicants would find it difficult.So we have compiled a list of few important topics to concentrate.

Maths	GK/ General awareness	English
Time & Distance	Politics	Synonyms
Percentage	Economy	Antonyms
Profit Loss	Sports	Sentence completion
Simple/ Compound interest	Science & Tech. (physics, chemistry, biology etc)	Error spotting
Time & Work	Historical events	Comprehension
Series completion	Geography
Length, Volume & Area	Current affairs
Ratio & Probability	International news

Note: It is impossible to predict the syllabus or question areas in advance.


The above list should only be seen as a starting point for newbies.Inorder to secure high marks, one has to touch upon all other chapters in that subject.

IBPS Common Exam for Regional Rural Bank Jobs in Sep 2013

nstitute of Banking Personnel Selection is all set to conduct Regional Rural Banks (RRB) common written exam 2013.RRB`s are mainly present in rural areas & provides banking facilities to people in those areas.Similar to the CWE for PO & Clerks in commercial banks, IBPS has announced the 2nd common exam for jobs in rural banks.

The idea of a common eligibility test was mooted by the govt which we report in the month of March 2012 itself.In the months that followed the proposal was given shape by NABARD & IBPS has been entrusted with the charge of conducting, evaluating & publishing results for these bank jobs

The 1st IBPS RRB CWE was conducted in the month of September 2012.

62 rural banks participate in this year`s common recruitment platform.Those qualifying in this test can apply for Officer (Sc I,II,III) & Office assistant positions in desired organization.

Dates:    

Online registrations of applications – July 4 to 25, 2013
Written exam:

Officers – September 21, 22  
Office Assistants – September 28, 29, October 5, 6

Result to be declared on November 5

What is the eligibility?

You must satisfy the following conditions, as on July 1, 2013

• Should have completed degree (any discipline) from a recognized university


• Must posses proficiency in local language of the state where RRB is located.
  • pass in local language at std. X level
  
  

Agelimit:

• between 18 – 28 yrs for Office assistant


• Scale I officer: above 18 & below 28 yrs

While the above are only for general category, relaxation applies for others. (max. age +3 yrs for OBC, +5 yrs for SC/ST)

Selection Process:

The IBPS common bank exam shall contain objective type questions for a total of 200 marks.The mode of examination is online.

Books:

* IBPS RRB Exam Guide (for officer cadre) – Rs.240 – * RRB Office assistants exam guide – Rs.240 –

The pattern is the same for Officers & Office assistants, while scale II,III have few extra papers.

Scores & Validity:

Based on your exam performance, IBPS shall award scores which are valid for 1 year.Candidates can apply for RRB recruitments issued within this period using these scores.

Applicants must secure the minimum cutoff scores in each paper & also on total weighted score to qualify in written exams. 

Registration Methods:

The application fees are fixed at Rs.100 (SC/ST) or Rs.600 (others) with the following options of payment,

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   Online: (from Jul 4 – 25): Visit ibps.in & click on the ‘RRB online application’ to fill the necessary details.After submitting the form, you would be directed to the online fee payment gateway.
   
   
   • Pay the appropriate fee amount using netbanking/credit or debit cards
   
   
   • After the transaction is complete, print the generated e-receipt
   
   
   • If application submission is successful, a registration number & password would be shown that has to be noted.
   
   
   
   


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   Offline: (from Jul 6 – 30): Logon to ibps.in & visit IBPS RRB CWE webpage to fill the online application.Enter the required details & hit submit.
   
   
   • On submitting the application, note the generated Reg.no & password (also will be sent to your Email/ SMS)
     
   
   
   • Take a print of the challan that shall be generated after the above step.
   
   
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     From the 2nd day, you can deposit the fees at any branch of BOB, BOI, BOM, PNB, IOB, United bank of India or Central Bank of India using the printed challan
   
   
   • As a confirmation of paying fees, you will receive Email/SMS after 2 days.
   
   
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     After 3 days from date of payment, login with your reg.no & pwd & print the application that contains your filled-in details.
   
   
   
   

IBPS RRB CWE 2013 | Officers & Assistants Exam Pattern Explained

The IBPS common written examination for PO/MT jobs conducted recently has turned out to be termed a nightmare for applicants with the difficulty level taking most by surprise.But the common exam for jobs in rural banks (RRB) are to take place in the coming months.

62 regional rural banks (gramin banks) are participating in the common recruitments process & to apply for them, qualifying in IBPS RRB CWE is must. The procedure that precedes, follows the hiring route of PO,clerk & specialist officers.

This post will take you through

• Exam comparisons


• Officer pattern & books


• Office assistant pattern & books


• Which language paper to choose 

With the exams to be conducted on September 21/22 (for officers) & Sep 28/29 (office assistants) there is enough time for applicants to prepare.

Similarity in exam patterns:

If you have appeared for previous PO or clerk CWE`s, then preparing for this IBPS RRB exam 2013 may not be tough as the structure of both are similar. Take a look at the image showing their 2012 composition:
 

They are pretty much the same except for the difference in no. of questions & marks.Both tests shall be online based.

To note:

While unanswered questions are not given any marks, 0.25 as negative mark will be reduced for each wrong answer in both exams.

Officers

Although the exam is for scale I, II (generalist & specialist), III, we shall look at the the Officer (scale I) cadre in depth.

With a 2 hrs 30 mins duration & 200 objective type questions, the outline is as follows
 

Answers for each question in Reasoning & Quantitative aptitude carries 1.25 marks

Computer knowledge section has 20 questions, each worth 0.5 marks

There is no descriptive test

All sections can be attended either in english or hindi medium

Books

Since RRB officer exam is similar to PO, study materials that you used for IBPS exam would be sufficient.If new, consider buying exam guides or solved papers for practice. * RRB Officer Exam Guide – Rs.215 – * Practice papers 20 sets – Rs.178 –

Office Assistants

The RRB office assistants test pattern is exactly same as clerical exam in commercial banks.

You will have to answer 200 objective questions within 2 hrs 30 mins & the maximum marks shall be 200.What are the sections?See below:

1.25 marks is awarded for each correct answer in reasoning & numerical ability

General awareness, language test & computer paper carry 1,1 & 0.5 marks respectively.


Books

As the patterns of office assistant & clerk exam are same, it is worth to prepare for this test using those materials or you could get any of the below books for RRB CWE. * Office assistant exam guide – Rs.240 – Buy online

English or Hindi language paper?

Now this is an important addition to the list of instructions.Since gramin banks are located only within a particular state, employees are required to have proficiency in the local language.

As per the govt.`s official language act, states are categorized as Group A, B & C.

According to it, IBPS says:

Candidates from region A & B can choose to attend either English or Hindi language paper

Those from region C will have to appear in English language test only.