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Recruitment in public sector banks
Indian citizen, who is a graduate from a recognised university or any equivalent Qualification, recognised by the Government of India. Age should not be less than 21 years and not more than 28 years. Reserved categories of candidates have the usual reservations and relaxation.
The selection process comprises of written test and interview. The written test is of around two-hour duration and has both objective and descriptive type questions. The descriptive section evaluates the comprehension and expression of the candidate. While objective part has questions on English language, Quantitative aptitude, General awareness and test of reasoning to test intellectual capability, depth of understanding, knowledge and time management.
Those who qualify the written test have to appear for interview of 100 marks. Interview Board is interested in assessing the personality, intelligence, alertness and suitability of the candidate
In 1978 Banking Services Recruitment Boards (BSRBs) were established to have a uniform standards & eligibility criteria for recruitment of personnel. There were 15 BSRBs covering one or more states & are assigned to recruit both officers & clerks. However Central Recruitment Board of the State Bank of India undertakook recruitment of officers for the State Bank group on the all India level separately.
After dissolution of BSRB's, banks are now advertising directly for their vacancies. Now IBPS conducts and rates the written examination (comprising objective and descriptive parts) on behalf of banks. The banks usually prefer to have for interviews anything from 3 to 4 times the number of vacancies advertised, and then make the final selection.
