Banking exams are conducted to select candidates for careers in the banking sector. The exams assess applicants for positions such as probationary officers and clerks. The largest banking exams include those conducted by the Reserve Bank of India, State Bank of India, and IBPS for multiple nationalized banks. Exams typically have three stages - a preliminary qualifying exam, main exam, and interview. Scores on the main exam or interview determine the final merit list, depending on the specific role and bank. Eligibility requires an undergraduate degree and ages generally range from 20-30 years. The syllabus covers quantitative aptitude, reasoning, English, and general awareness of financial and current topics.

1. Banking Exam and its component

2. What is Bank?
 Bank is an institution that accepts deposits and lends money to the
general public(Customer)
Example: RBI, SBI, PNB, J&K etc.
 The exam conducted to select
 Banking sector is the fastest growing sector in India
 Banking offers a very lucrative career option just after graduation.
 Types of bank exam
1. Probationary Officer / Grade officer –II exam
2. Clerical/ Assistant exam

3. Bank exams profile
1. RBI Officer grade II, Assistant
2. SBI PO , Clerk(Largest bank)
3. IBPS PO ,Clerk (22 nationalized banks)
4. IBPS RRBS PO, Clerk(local language
preferable)
5. Private Banks(ICICI, HDFC)

4. Pattern of exam
Major bank exam comprises of
Prelims(qualifying nature),mains and
interview.
 All PO/Grade officer-II exams has interview
component.(Mains +interview = Merit list)
 Clerical exams merit list is drawn on mains
exam score except for RBI assistant exam
which has also interview component.

5. Eligibility
Age :
PO :21 -30 years
Clerk:20-28
Note: Relaxation of 5 years for ST/SC
candidates)
Qualification: Graduation Degree in any
discipline from a university recognized by the
Govt. of India.
Experience: Not required

6. Syllabus
Comprises of:
1. Quantitative Aptitude (10th standard)
2. Reasoning
3. English Language
4. General/financial/current awareness
Note: Some exam may have computer
aptitude.