Bank Probationary Officer, How to become a Bank Probationary Officer?

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Probationary Officers is required to do a wide variety of banking functions such as loans, current accounts, saving , foreign exchange etc. In order to achieve this position, they have to undergo the selection process.

Qualifying Exam

A written test will be conducted for the recruitment of Probationary Officers by Banks. It will be both a Descriptive and Objective type exam. The objective type examination is of 2 hours and the Descriptive type exam, a test of knowledge in English, is of an hour. The objective type questions consist of Test of Reasoning, Analysis of Data and Interpreting, Marketing knowledge and a Test of English Language. On clearing the written test the candidates will be required to appear for an interview.

Who is eligible to apply?

Candidates must have a minimum of 60% marks in 10+2 and 55% or above in Graduation or P G while at the same time students who belong to the SC/ST/PWD categories must secure 55% or more marks in 10+2 and 50% or above in Graduation or PG. Their age should be in between 21 and 30 years. It is relaxable by 3 years for OBC candidates and 5 years for SC/ST/Ex-servicemen etc.

How to prepare for exam and interview

As the Bank test will consist of Objective and Descriptive type questions, it is important for the candidate to have a general knowledge about current affairs, reasoning skills, numerical ability and a fine knowledge of English. For the objective exams, candidates can prepare themselves by attending coaching classes, or can study by themselves. The second part of the written exam is the descriptive one. The students have the option to try three out of four questions. For this they need to have excellent knowledge about current affairs and develop good essay writing skills. Those candidates who have been selected will be called for Group Discussion and Interview. This is conducted mainly in order to test the communication skills and leadership qualities of the aspirants.

 
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14 Responses to “Bank Probationary Officer, How to become a Bank Probationary Officer?”

  1. 14
    ravi bajaj:

    Plz suggest me whether i can apply for Bank P.O when i have scored 49% in 10+2, 55 % in Graduation ??

  2. 13
    deepali:

    What’s the procedure to become p.o of a bank? ?? and any book required for self studying. ..best institutions inranchi r jharkhand

  3. 12
    sailesh:

    Plz suggest me whether i can apply for Bank P.O when i have secured 45% in 10+2, 55.5 % in Graduation and presently C.A inter and appearing for CA final in Nov.

  4. 11
    garima verma:

    plz suggest the best book for preparation of bank p.o. ?i have passed my 12th,now may i attend the entrance exam for a bank p.o. ?…and suggest me the best coaching for bank p.o.’ preparation in lucknow and kanpur??

  5. 10
    gurvinder singh:

    < please suggest the best book for preparation of bank p.o. ? < what will be the starting salary of bank p.o. ? < if i give entrance test for bank p.o. of a state then whether i have prepare something about a state also or not ? < what is the sylabus of bank p.o ?

  6. 9
    Sonali:

    Sir/mam i hv completed my 10th with 66% nnd 12th with 60%..my english is gud nd have good skill also to communicate…i am very much confused that which line i must opt in banking..
    Please guide me…want to know scope and information about P.O and other options also in commerce
    please need guidance

  7. 8
    avantika singh:

    i have passed my 12th,now may i give examination for a bank po?

  8. 7
    Sonali Sawant:

    hello Sir/madam,
    i have a question that for PO officer should we need to give IBPS exam or the entrance exams for PO are taken by the respective banks..and please can you tell the entire process of PO exam….thank you…waiting for the reply..

  9. 6
    Nishtha Bajpai:

    Gud mrng sir/madam
    my aim is to become bank P.O. But i hav certain doubts….
    My english is not very good. I can able to understand but cant able to speak fluently..
    I face some problem when i right.
    Will it can able to create problem.
    Plsssss guide me in right way so dat i will be able to achieve my dream.
    thank you

  10. 5
    vijay:

    i want to asked about discreptive

  11. 4
    Pavan Chakarvarthi:

    I am 25 year old. i completed my BA degree with 53.5%(as a private candidate from government college Ajmer affiliated to MDS University Ajmer) , 12th with52% and 10th with 66% is am eligible to bank po and bank clerical post i am interested in sbi and 19 public sector banks. i am also taking exams conducted by ibps. i am worried about my degree because it is not as regular student.

  12. 3
    Akhilesh:

    I am 22 year old.I completed Bsc zoology in MG University.I aim to become a Bank Clerk or po in SBI. What can i do?
    How can I prepare.
    My native place is in Kottayam in Kerala state.
    I want to know everything about its syllabus and best coaching centre in kerala?

  13. 2
    adi:

    sir,
    Is 10th standard mark influence in bank PO exam? Icompleted B-Tech with 65.74 %,12th with 63% and in 10th i have only 49%.is i am eligible for bank PO

  14. 1
    kishore:

    i want previous question papers