SBI-1717 PO recruitment - Check Are you eligible?

Am I eligible to apply for SBI PO job? has been the common question ,we received last week after State Bank of India Recruitment of 1717 Officers was announced. As usual, we have compiled the frequently asked questions, so first time candidates will find it easier to understand the eligibility & other details required for this job.

Q: How many vacancies are there & for how many banks can I apply?

A: The recruitment of 1717 probationary officers is conducted for SBI`s 6 associate banks.You have to choose any 3 banks,in order of preference,while applying online.

Q: What are the educational qualifications required to apply for this job?

A: Candidate must have secured minimum 60%(55% SC/ST) aggregate in std.12th AND minimum 55%(50% SC/ST) aggregate in Degree.

Q: I have 60% in 12th, 50% in UG but I have scored 60% in PG. Can I apply ?

A: This is one of the common question asked by PG graduates.Though you have scored less marks in UG, if you have scored minimum 55% aggregate in PG,

you are eligible to apply.

Q: Are Diploma holders eligible to apply ?

A: YES.Candidates who have secured 60% aggregate in Diploma(after 10th std) are eligible to apply,provided the course should have been Full time – 2 yrs (diploma course through correspondence are not eligible)

Q: I had Optional subjects in degree.How to calculate my aggregate percentage ?

A: The SBI recruitment notice clearly instructs to include all subjects studied in all years, while calculating the aggregate marks.So,you HAVE to include optional subjects as well. article posted at www.bankexamsindia.com

Q: When will I receive call letters for this State Bank of India recruitment exam?

A: Call-letters would be sent to eligible candidates before Feb 28th 2010 & those who haven't received ,can contact local head office of SBI before March 4th – says SBI.

If you need info on dates & selection process- read SBI PO recruitment for 1717 posts.

SBI 1717 Probationary Officers Recruitment Begins

State Bank of India is back again with another recruitment of 1700 Probationary Officers for its 6 associate banks.SBI recently conducted a record recruitment of 11000 clerks ,for which more than candidates 36 lakh applications were received. Now,the bank is inviting applications for jobs in its associate banks.

SBI is conducting recruitment for its 6 associate banks - State Bank of Bikaner and Jaipur (SBBJ), State Bank of Hyderabad (SBH), State Bank of Indore (SBIND), State Bank of Mysore (SBM), State Bank of Patiala (SBP), State Bank of Travancore (SBT)

Dates : Online Registration dates - January 01, 2010 to Jan 31st, 2010

Fee payment dates : January 1st - Jan 25, 2010

Date of Written Exam : March 07, 2010 (Sunday)

Position – Vacancies – Payscale :

Probationary Officers – 1717 posts – Rs.10000-18240 (refer notice for vacancy details)

Eligibility : Candidates interested to apply for this SBI recruitment,refer below :

Age limit	within 21 yrs – 30 yrs (as on 31.1.2010) relaxation applies
Education	* Must have scored 60% aggregate (55% for SC/ST) in 12th AND 55% in Degree (50% for SC/ST) * Diploma holders(full time) after 10th std with 60% (55% for SC/ST) can apply.

Selection : The selection process for all 6 associate banks will have one common written test .The objective written test will be for 2 hrs & has the following sections - Test of English Language, Test of General Awareness, Marketing & Computers, Test of Data Analysis & Interpretation,Test of Reasoning.

* The descriptive test will be for 1 hr & will have questions based on English language.

* Qualified candidates from written test will move to Group discussion & Interview.

Application : Candidates have to pay Rs.50 (SC/ST) or Rs.500 (other categories) as fees, at any SBI branch, by using the cash voucher given at the website of www.statebankofindia.com between Jan 1st to Jan 25th 2010 only. The details of the payment have to be entered while submitting online application.

Refer : Candidates are requested to download the complete notification of State Bank of India PO recruitment from here & read it carefully before applying online.

For Online registration ,visit this link

Staff Selection Commission Exams 2010

Number of vacancies have not been specified, the expected dates of announcement & exams for each position are given.The no.of vacancies for all these positions would be announced at a later date. Some of the most expected exams are – at www.bankexamsindia.com

Exam	To be announced on	Date of examination
Junior Engineer	Jan 23rd 2010	March 28th 2010
Tax Assistants	Feb 27th 2010	May 30th 2010
Section Officer (Accounts)	March 27th 2010	June 20th 2010
Data Entry Operator	April 24th 2010	July 25th 2010

Interview Tips

How to prepare for Interview ? Perhaps,this is a regular question asked by candidates selected in written tests conducted by banks & government organizations.Interview sessions are considered tough by many,as it involves speaking out.We have complied some commonly asked questions in Interview & methods to answer them.

Below are some of the frequently asked questions during an Interview.To answer them,we have provided some tips.

Question : Tell /Describe about yourself ( you will be asked this 90% )

Answer : Don't recite your resume.Tell about your education, experience, projects worked ,passion etc.,Make sure you complete this within 2-3mins.

Q: Why should we hire you into our organization

A : This would be perfect time to tell about your strengths,achievements & assets. Compare your profile with the job role & justify that you will be a best fit for the job. Answers like ‘This is a best company’ , ‘I want a job in this field’ wont impress the interviewer.posted at www.bankexamsindia.com

Q : What are your strengths & weakness ?

A: Again this is also a commonly asked question to test how much you know of yourself.Make sure the Strengths you say have some relation to the job you applied.’I am very good in english’ can be said as ‘I have good communication skills’ ,

Weakness - ‘I don't have any weakness’ means you are not ready to talk about it.Similarly don't say something like, ‘Im short tempered & get angry very soon’ – It gives an impression that you are not fit to work in group.Say something which does not affect the working & also describe about the steps taken to overcome that.

Q: Where do you see yourself after 5 years ?

A: This question would be asked to check how much you know about the career path.

‘After 5 years,I want to be in your seat’ wont work in any case.Think realistically, understand the growth opportunities of that job & put it across to them.

Q : Why are you shifting from your current employer/company (for experienced people)

A : This would be a tricky question & you have to answer by choosing proper words.Give the real reason, but make sure you don't put the blame on your previous company nor onto yourself.

These are just few questions that can be asked during an Interview ,but the list is exhaustive.So be prepared to answer any question with confidence.But ,

Never ever get tensed – It pulls your confidence down & will throw you out of the competition.

Upcoming Bank Exams till Jan 2010

Bank	Post & Vacancies	Last date to apply
Baroda Rajasthan Bank	83 Clerks / 34 Officers	Dec 26th 2009
Catholic Syrian Bank	Officers (Grade –I)	Dec 26th 2009
BSNL	1000 Junior Accounts Officers (JAO)	Dec 29th 2009
ICICI Bank	Probationary Officers	Dec 31st 2009
Allahabad Bank	880 Prob.Officers	Jan 5th 2010
Shamrao Vithal Bank	Officers	Jan 10th 2010
Allahabad Bank	990 Clerks	Jan 21st 2010
State Bank of India	1717 PO (across its 6 associate banks)	Jan 31st 2010

Allahabad Bank - 990 Officers Recruitment

Allahabad Bank ,a leading public sector bank has announced recruitment for 880 Probationary Officers & 110 Agriculture Field Officers as part of its hiring plans for 2010-11.

Dates: Online Registration starts - 08.12.2009
Online Registration closes - 05.01.2010
Written Test for Probationary/Agriculture Field Officers - Feb 21st 2010,Sunday

Post – Vacancies – Payscale : (can apply to any 1 post only)

Probationary Officer(Scale –I) – 880 posts - Rs.10,000-18,240 (to be revised)

Agriculture Field Officers – 110 posts - Rs.10,000-18,240 (to be revised)

Eligibility for PO position : Candidates interested to apply for PO in Allahabad Bank,

* Age : Minimum 21 yrs & Maximum 30 yrs as on 1.1.2010 (relaxation applies)

* Should be a Graduate (any discipline) with minimum of 55% aggregate.

* Computer qualification certificate from a recognized institute is necessary

for Agriculture Field Officer : * Age Limit: Minimum 21 yrs & Maximum 30 yrs

* Must be a Graduate (in agriculture/ horticulture/ similar allied subjects) from a recognized University with minimum 55% aggregate OR Post Graduate Degree in any of the above subjects.

* Knowledge in computers is essential

Note: Final year/semester candidates are not eligible to apply for both posts,as the bank expects candidates to have all certificates,even while registering online.

Selection :The selection process of Allahabad Bank Officers Recruitment will have,

Post	Tests
Probationary Officer	* Test of Reasoning * Quantitative Aptitude * General Awareness * Computer Knowledge * Test of English Language * English Composition (Descriptive)
Agriculture Field Officer	* Test of Reasoning * Quantitative Aptitude * General Awareness * Test of English Language * Professional Knowledge(Descriptive)

There will be negative mark (0.25) for the wrong answers in Objective tests.Candidates have to pass in each of the objective tests. Although the pass mark will be decided by bank,you should score minimum 40% marks in aggregate.

Books : You can Purchase Online ,some useful books for Allahabad PO exam,

* 10yrs Solved PO Exam Question papers – Rs.360 (pay cash on delivery)

* Bank exam books for other test sections

Application : The application fees of Rs.400(Gen/OBC) or Rs.50(SC/ST) has to be paid at any Allahabad bank branch ,using the challan from the website.Candidates have to apply online through the website of Allahabad Bank only & provide necessary details,along with payment info.

Refer : Candidates are requested to read complete notification of Allahabad bank recruitment from their site completely, before applying. Our next post will cover topics like preparing for Allahabad bank po exam,test pattern,question papers & reference books !!

How to prepare for Bank PO exams

Probationary Officer – This is the first entry point for starting a management career in banking industry.PO`s move up the ladder to occupy positions like Manager,General Manager etc., based on their performance & experience.That is the reason for the huge interest shown by graduates in applying for PO posts.We have explained in detail about the Exam process & Methods to prepare for Probationary Officer exam.

Examination : The exams for Probationary banks are almost same in all banks.They would have tow tests – Objective test & Descriptive test.The Objective test would have the following sections – Reasoning,Quantitative aptitude,Test of English & General awareness.0.25 marks would be reduced for each wrong answer as negative marking.

** It is necessary that candidates have to pass in each section of the objective test.

The descriptive test will expect candidates to write essay-type answers on questions given.Normally it would for 60mins & the test is only to qualify.The marks awarded are not added to final selection or ranking,but you have to clear this test(minimum 40% marks) as well.posted at www.bankexamsindia.com

Preparing for PO Exam : Candidates will have to answer 200-250 objective questions within 2 hours & this makes it a necessity for fast mind calculations,short methods to arrive at answers etc.,

1) Allocate maximum time for preparing Aptitude & Reasoning sections.Similarly,focus more on these sections during the test,as they are prone to confuse you often.

2) Quantitative aptitude will deal with basic maths – algebra,profit loss,percentage problems,arithmetic problems etc.Books of Std.10th would help in preparing for this.

3) Practice is the only key to crack Reasoning questions.Most candidates feel this part lets them down during the exam.Questions would be based on diagrams, statements,analysis etc, & will test your problem solving skills.

4) Test of English will have questions on grammar, vocabulary,synonyms,antonyms,fill-in-the blanks,sentence formation etc.,Books on basic english language would suffice.

5) General awareness needs no introduction as questions are asked only from general events,economic development,people & organizations.Read newspapers with special focus on banking & finance,money markets,global business.

6) Do not guess wildly & blindly as there is negative marks for each wrong answer.

Working on previous year question papers will help you develop speed,time allocation & understanding the type of questions asked.Below are few solved previous years question papers for PO exam,which can be bought online.

** Oswaal Bank PO Exam (10 Years Solved Papers) – Rs.319 – Buy Online