Bank PO Exam Coaching in Bangalore 2021

Bank PO is Probationary Officer, It is a managerial level post which is offered in different Public Sector Banks as well as Private Sector Banks across India. More than 8 lakh aspirants appear for the Bank PO examination every year

Bank PO EXAM 2021 : 

Bank Exams are one of the popular entrance examinations taken by the youth of India. A large number of students prepare for the Bank Exams right after graduating. The following article draws attention at the upcoming Bank Exam of 2021, Important Dates, Eligibility, Syllabus, Exam Pattern, etc

List of Banks which participate in the conduction of PO recruitment exams :

• Allahabad Bank
• Bank of Maharashtra (BOM)
• Bank of Baroda (BOB)
• Cooperation Bank
• Cooperative Bank
• HDFC Bank
• ICICI Bank
• Oriental Bank of Commerce (OBC)
• Punjab National Bank (PNB)
• Syndicate Bank
• State Bank of India (SBI)

Eligibility Criteria for Bank PO exam

There are certain eligibility criteria which have to be met in order to appear for a Bank PO exam. Although the criteria may vary from bank to bank, listed below are some of the common criteria which have to be met, irrespective of the banks.

*The age bracket mentioned above is applicable to applicants belonging to the General category only. An age relaxation of 3 years is applicable for applicants belonging to OBC category. On the other hand, applicants belonging to SC or ST category will get an age relaxation of 5 years.

** The nationality or citizenship of the applicant who appears for the IBPS CWE or Bank PO examination can be one of the following:

• Indian
• A subject of Nepal or Bhutan
• A Tibetan refugee who entered India for permanent settlement before 1 January 1962
• Person of Indian Origin (PIO) who has migrated from Pakistan, Vietnam, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, or one of the listed East African countries.

Bank PO Exam Dates :

The important dates in relation to the Bank PO Exam dates can be listed as follows:

Bank PO Job Profile :

The job description or job profile of a Probationary Officer (PO) in a bank consist of a number of duties. Some of these duties can be listed as follows:

1. The Bank PO will be responsible for handling public relations, customer’s complaints, and most other issues in regard to customer satisfaction.
2. He or she will be responsible for managerial work such as supervising the clerical staff of the branch office.
3. A Bank PO will also have to manage the cash flow, loans, finances, and mortgages.
4. He or she will be responsible for taking care of the documents related to loans as well (if required).

Bank PO Vacancies :

As per the notification of the IBPS Bank PO examination for the year 2020, the number of vacancies can be listed as follows:

• IBPS Bank PO – 4,336
• SBI PO – 2,000
• IBPS RRB PO – 3,352
• RBI Grade B Officer – 199

Bank PO Selection Process :

In the Bank PO selection process, an applicant will be required to go through 3 phases. They are as follows:

• Preliminary Exam
• Mains Exam
• Group Discussion and Interview

Bank PO Exam Syllabus :

Since the Bank PO exam is held in 2 stages – preliminary and mains, the syllabus for Bank PO exam can be summed up as follows:

1. Syllabus for Preliminary Exam: English language, reasoning ability, and numerical ability
2. Syllabus for Mains Exam: General reasoning, computer aptitude, English language, general economy, banking awareness, and data analysis and interpretation.

Bank PO Exam Pattern and Marks Distribution

A detailed breakup of the exam pattern and marks distribution is mentioned below:

1. 1. Exam Pattern for Preliminary Exam:

1. 1. Exam Pattern for Mains Exam:

In addition to this, another test is conducted for a duration of 30 minutes wherein the English language skill is tested through descriptive letter writing and essay writing. The marks allotted for this exam is 25 and the time allotted is 30 minutes.

Bank PO Exam Application Fee :

The application fees for Bank PO examination are as follows:

• For SC, ST, and other backward classes it is Rs.100 only.
• For General category and other categories, it is Rs.600 only.

Bank PO Salary :

The salary for a Bank PO is usually within the scale of Rs.23,000 to Rs.42,000 (approximately). These figures are inclusive of the allowances that are provided. However, the salary, as well as the allowances, may vary from bank to bank.

Bank PO Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

1. 1. What does a Bank PO do?

A: The position of a Bank PO is that of an assistant manager in the branch office where he or she is posted. A Bank PO will have a probationary period and during this period, he or she might be asked to do any job – both clerical and managerial.

1. 1. Is a B.Tech student eligible for IBPS PO exam?

A: Yes, any graduate student in any stream of education is eligible to appear for the IBPS PO exam.

1. 1. Is 60% marks necessary in graduation to appear for IBPS PO exam?

A: No, it is not necessary to have 60% marks in your graduation. However, different banks might have different criteria and it is subject to change. Please go through the detailed eligibility criteria in such cases.

1. 1. Is IBPS PO a government job?

A: No, IBPS PO is not considered to be a government job. Although all banks under IBPS are public sector banks and are under complete control of the Government of India, it should be noted that the employees of these banks will be employees of the respective PSB and not the government.

1. 1. Is IBPS PO job considered to be a Grade A job?

A: No, the banking sector is separate from the other public sector jobs. On one hand, the government jobs are classified into grades. On the other hand, the banking jobs are classified into scales. In case of a fresher Bank PO personnel, the individual will be considered to be a Scale I officer. for more information visit : https://www.prasadsacademy.com/