Vanachal Gramin Bank is a bank sponsored by State Bank of India located in Jharkhand. Vanachal Gramin P O Exam is an entrance exam conducted by Vanachal Gramin Bank for the recruitment of eligible candidates for the Scale 1 Officer Post in the bank. This bank is functioning under Indian Government and State Government of Jharkhand. Numerous candidates are applying for the test for the getting the Officers post every year.

Structure of Vanachal Gramin P O Exam

The recruitment of the candidates for the Officers post in Vanachal Gramin Bank is on the basis of a written test and a personal interview. Initially the candidates have to attend for the written test. Written test will be in the objective type format of multiple choice questions. The test comprises of 200 multiple choice questions. The total marks awarded for the exam is 200 marks. The time given for completing the exam is two and a half hours. Those who clear the written test the candidates have to attend for the personal interview. The test is to evaluate the reasoning, quantitative aptitude, data interpretation, Genera English usage skill of the candidates. In the interview sections questions are asked for evaluating the communication skill of the candidates.

Syllabus for Vanachal Gramin P O Exam

The test will consist of questions from five different sections. The questions are asked from the following sections.

Section 1: Reasoning (50 Questions) (50 Marks)

• Series
• Coded Inequality
• Classification
• Analogy
• Coding-Decoding
• Non verbal Reasoning
• Blood Relation Questions
• Alphanumeric Series
• Puzzle Test
• Questions based on positions

Section 2: Quantitative Aptitude (50 Questions) (50 Marks)

• Percentage
• Time and Work
• Problem on Ages
• Compound Interest and Simple Interest
• Time and Distance
• Average
• Problem on Trains
• Profit and Loss

Section 3: General Awareness (50 Questions) (50 Marks)

• Indian and World Geography
• Culture
• Arts
• Industry
• Governance
• Music
• Literature
• Sports
• Societal and developmental issues
• Business
• General Awareness
• History of India
• Indian Polity and Economy

Section 4: English Language (50 Questions) (50 Marks)

• Fill in the blanks with suitable vocabulary
• Sentence Rearrangements
• Basic Vocabulary
• Error Correction
• Comprehension
• Grammar Skills
• Sentence Improvement

Eligibility Criteria

The candidates who have a Bachelors Degree from any recognized University in any discipline can apply for the Vanachal Gramin Bank PO Exam. The candidates must have good communication skill in both English and Hindi Language. The age of the candidates must be between 18 and 26 years at the time of the recruitment process. Age relaxations are provided for the reserved category candidates as per the government rules. The candidates who have good computer knowledge get more preference.

How to Apply?

The application forms for the Officers Post in Vanachal Gramin Bank is available in the official website www.vananchalgraminbank.com. The candidates have to download the Challan form the website and should pay the exam fee in any bank branches of State Bank of India. The application fee is Rs.450/- for the general category candidates and Rs.150/- for the SC/St and physically handicapped candidates. After the fee payment the candidates have to submit the online application form. The candidates have to keep the candidates copy and application copy of the Challan form should be keep by the candidates and have to submit at the time of the exam. The candidates can submit the online application form through the official website of the bank.

How to fill the Form?

Before filling the application form, the candidates must read all the instructions provided in the booklet for filling the form. Any error in the entered data will lead to the rejection of the application form. The online applicants should have a valid email id. The candidates should upload a recent photograph and signature of the candidate in the application form. All the communication should be done through the email id of the candidates. The candidates can get the opportunity for editing the given detail within two days after submission. The form should reach the Bank before the last date.

Important Dates (Tentative)

• Date of Commencement of Application: Third Week of August, 2012
• Date of Closure: Second Week of September, 2012
• Date of Closure for Edit: Second Week of September, 2012
• Start Date for Fee deposit: Third Week of August, 2012
• Last Date for Fee deposit: Second Week of August, 2012
• Last Date for Reprint: Last Week of September, 2012

List of Vanachal Gramin P O Exam centers

• Dumka
• Daltonganj
• Sahibganj

Contact Address for the Vanachal Gramin P O Exam

• Address : The General Manager, Vanachal Gramin Bank Head Office, Dumka, Jharkhand
• Phone: 06434-236170
• Fax: 06434-222401
• E-mail: [email protected],  vgbhodumka @gmail.com
• Website: www.vananchalgraminbank.com

Reference Books for Vanachal Gramin P O Exam

• English Grammar by Wrein and Martin
• Verbal reasoning by R.S. Aggarwal
• Essential of Grammar by Oxford Publication
• Quantitative Aptitude for Entrance Examination by Guha
• A Communicative Grammar of English by Geoffrey Leech
• Bank PO Planner by Upscportal.com
• Test Your Numerical Aptitude (How to Assess Your Numeracy Skills and Plan Your Career) by Jim Barrett
• Upkars Publications Bank Probationary Officer by Khanna
• Ever test General Knowledge by Verma and Khanna
• Bank PO Practice Work Book by Kiran Prakashan
• Andhra Bank P.O Probationary Officer Recruitment Exam by G K P
• Bank PO & Specialist Officer Exam Solved Papers by Kiran Prakashan
• Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension by Time
• General Intelligence and Test of Reasoning 2Nd/Ed. by Showick Thorpe
• Verbal Ability by Arun Sharma
• Business English and Communication by Clark
• Quantitative Aptitude for CAT from Pearson by Nishit Sinha
• 30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary by Wilfred Funk and Norman Lewis
• The Pearson Guide to Entrance Examinations by Edgar Thorpe
• Data Interpretation, Data Sufficiency & Reasoning (Aptitude Enhancing Guide) by Career Launcher
• Test of Reasoning for Competitive Examinations by Thorpe
• Quantitative Aptitude by R. S. Aggarwal

Coaching Centers for Vanachal Gramin P O Exam

• Banking and Management Academy
• M.P. Career Institute for Bank P.O
• Pacesetter
• City College
• Miglani Tutorials
• Gour’s IAS/PSC/SI
• Mitochondria Tutorials
• Fundas and Competition
• AAABright Academy
• Excelsior
• AAA-Bright Academy
• A.V. Classes
• Future Plus Edutech Pvt. Ltd
• Pathfinder Education Services Pvt. Ltd.
• A.V. Classes
• Aggarwal College
• Dimensions Institute
• Global Educational Trust

Study Plan

Developing a good study plan is necessary for the candidates to become successful in the exam. The study plan must be to develop the candidates’ skills and to reduce the stress of the candidates. The syllabus of the exam is published in the official website. The topics of the exam consist of both difficult and easy topics. The candidates should plan their study by giving more time for preparing the difficult portions. The candidates have to manage the time effectively. Make small study sessions and try to cover the topics within the time frame. It will motivate the candidates. The candidates should revise all the topics before the date of the exam. By following a good study plan help the candidates to clear the exam.

How and Where To Get the Results?

The result of the exam will be published in the official website of the bank http://registration.sifyitest.com. The candidates can get their result from the website.

Score Validity

The score of the exam is valid till the vacancies are filled for the specified posts.