The Common written exam for Clerical post is carried out to recruit candidate for the same in Banks. The exam is carried out by the concerned Bank in which the vacancy exists. The candidate has to obtain a minimum cut off marks in each section to get through the test.

Structure and Syllabus for Clerical post in Banks Exam

The main areas included under the syllabus for Clerical post in Banks Exam

• Test of Reasoning
• Test of English Language
• Test of Numerical Ability
• Test of Clerical Aptitude

Test of Reasoning

The section covers questions intended to measure the analytical and logical ability of the candidate. The section covers questions of verbal and non-verbal type. It mainly covers topics such as

• Analogies
• Similarities
• Differences
• Space Visualization
• Problem Solving
• Analysis
• Judgment
• Decision-Making
• Visual Memory
• Discrimination
• Observation
• Relationship Concepts
• Arithmetical Reasoning
• Verbal and Figure Classification
• Arithmetical Number Series etc

Test of English Language

The section is intended to measure the language proficiency of the candidate. The written skill of the candidate is evaluated through the test. The test covers questions on

• Grammar
• Vocabulary
• Sentence completion
• Synonyms
• Antonyms
• Passage Comprehension etc.

Test of Numerical Ability

The section of Numerical Ability includes questions on arithmetical computations, data interpretation, and number relationship. The arithmetical ability is measured on whole numbers, decimals, fractions etc. Data interpretation covers questions on statistical data, graphs etc.

Test of Clerical Aptitude

The section of Clerical Aptitude includes questions intended to measure the ability of the candidate to handle the clerical activities of office. The test determines the perceptual accuracy of the candidate. The questions are designed in such a way as to analyze the slight differences existing between sets of data.

Descriptive Paper

This is an optional paper. Certain Banks clerical exams do not have descriptive paper where as some do have questions on the same. This may cover questions on comprehension, and other social issues in the country. The question paper-cum-answer sheet booklet is provided to the candidate. There will be a total of four questions. They have the option to answer in Hindi, English or in the Regional Language.

Question Pattern of Clerical post in Banks Exam

The question pattern for different Banks will be different. The Common pattern includes an objective model test. The time allotted to complete the test is 95 Minutes. The reasoning section includes 50Questions with total of 80 Marks. The later sections of Numerical Ability, Clerical Aptitude and English Language also include 50 questions in each section. The maximum marks for Numerical Ability is 80, Clerical Aptitude - 40 and English Language is 50. The time allotted to complete the Descriptive Paper is 45 Minutes.

Preparing for Clerical post in Banks Exam

Practicing previous years question papers is an effective method to be successful in the Bank clerical test. This helps the candidate in better time management. The same also increases the speed of the individual to answer the questions. Approaching coaching centers will also help the candidate to obtain guidance on the same.