BANK EXAM DETAILS

BANK EXAM DETAILS


Syllabus


1. Test of Reasoning:


This test would include questions of both verbal and non-verbal type.

The test may include questions on analogies, similarities, differences,

space visualisation, problem­ solving, analysis, judgement,

decision-making, visual memory, discrimination, observation,

relationship concepts, arithmetical reasoning, verbal and figure

classification, arithmetical number series, etc. The test will also

include questions designed to test the candidate's abilities to deal

with abstract ideas and symbols and their relationships, arithmetical

computation and other analytical functions.


2. Test of English Language:


This is a test to see how well you know English. English language

ability would be tested through questions on grammar, vocaoulary,

sentence completion, synonyms, antonyms, comprehension of a passage,

etc.


3. Test of Numerical Ability:



Questions will be designed to test the ability of arithmetical

computation of whole numbers, decimals 'and fractions and relationship

between numbers. The questions would be based on arithmetical concepts

and relationship between numbers and not on complicated arithmetical

computations.


4. Test of Clerical Aptitude:



The questions in Clerical Aptitude will be set to test the candidate's

perceptual accuracy and aptitude. This is the ability to notice

similarities and difference between the pairs of names and numbers.

Questions in Clerical Aptitude will also assess in addition to

perceptual accuracy and aptitude, ability to handle office routine work

like filing, abbreviating, indexing, etc.



5. Descriptive Paper:



It intends to measure your higher order cognitive abilities as

comprehending the situations, etc., and also your language ability. It

is a question paper-cum-answer sheet in Hindi and English and the

Regional Language and you have to restrict your answers to the space

provided on the answer-sheet. Use of supplements is not allowed. You

have the option to answer 3 out of 4 questions either in Hindi or in

English or in the Regional Language.


N.B.: (i) All the questions should be attempted in the same language. .

(ii) For candidates appearing for the post of Agriculture Clerk, an

objective test of Agricultural Knowledge (50 questions, 30 minutes)

will also be there. In this test problems relating to agricultural

matters will be asked.

7. Initial Pay:


About Rs. 4000 in the scale of Rs. 3020-8920.
8. Previous up-to-date Papers have been solved in Career's
Guide to Bank Recruitment Exam., obtainable from Bright Careers

Institute, 1525, Nai Sarak, Delhi - 110006. Hindi Edition is also

available.


1. Test of Reasoning/Mental Ability/Aptitude:



This section usually tries to test the reasoning abilities and mental

aptitude of the candidate. Questions are asked mainly from the

following categories.


VERBAL


* Number Series
* Alphabet Series
* Test of Direction Sense
* Coding-Decoding
* Number Ranking
* Arithmetical Reasoning
* Problem on Age Calculation
* Blood Relations
* Analogy
* Decision Making etc.


NON-VERBAL


* Non Verbal Series
* Mirror Images
* Cubes and Dice
* Grouping Identical Figures
* Embedded Figures etc



2. Quantitative Aptitude:



This section tests the quantitative and mathematical skills of the

candidate. Questions are asked mainly from the following categories.

* Number System
* HCF, LCM
* Simplification
* Decimal Fractions
* Ratio and Proportions
* Unitary Method
* Percentage
* Time and Distance
* Time and Work
* Profit and Loss
* Average
* Simple and Compound Interest
* Mensuration (2D and 3D)
* Algebra
* Data Interpretation



3. English:



This section is designed to test the language abilities and

understanding of English grammar. Questions are asked mainly from the

following categories.

* Verb
* Adverb
* Subject Verb Agreement
* Error Correction
* Tenses
* Sentence Rearrangement
* Fill in the Blanks with Modals, Articles etc
* Comprehension
* Answering questions based on Unseen Passages
* Vocabulary
* Synonyms
* Antonyms



4. General Awareness:



This section is checks whether the candidate keep himself/herself up to

date with the world around them. Questions are asked mainly from the

following categories.

* Current Affairs (National and International)
* Major Financial/Economic News
* Budget and Five Year Plans
* Who's Who
* Sports
* Books and Authors
* Awards and Honours
* Science - Inventions and Discoveries
* Abbreviations
* Important Days
* International and National Organisations



NOTE:


Syllabus may vary from Bank to Bank and from Time to Time. However this

broadly covers all the topics one should prepare for Bank PO

Examination. This syllabus is valid for bank Probationary Officer

Recruitment Exam conducted by State Bank of India (SBI), Bank of Baroda

(BOB), Allahabad Bank, ICICI, Corporation Bank, Bank of Maharashtra and

other national banks.