Common Bank Exam – Ur Eligibility Doubts Answered

Common Bank Exam – Ur Eligibility Doubts Answered

The registrations for 1st all Indiacommon bank exam 2011 has started & all those eyeing for government bank jobs must appear for this test. Here we have compiled answers for some of the frequently asked questions by our readers, about eligibility.

Q: What is this test conducted for?

A: The common written examination (CWE) is for Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee posts in 19 public sector banks.With the score, you can apply for PO posts in any of these banks directly.

Q: What is the min.percentage needed to register for this combined bank exam?

A: Pass in degree is the only educational qualification.No specific percentage.

Q: Can final year/semester students & those waiting for results apply ?

A: No.Those who have not completed degree as on July 1, 2011 are not eligible to apply for this combined bank exam.

Q: I have not received degree yet.Can I apply with provisional certificate?

A: Yes.If your results were declared on or before July 1, 2011 & have got marksheets or provisional certificate – You are eligible to apply.

Q: I am in final year of college.Can I apply for this test next year?

A: The common bank exam (written test) for PO jobs will be conducted twice a year(once in six months).So you could register for the exam in the next phase.

Q: Will banks conduct any other test for PO recruitment?

A: No.Candidates securing minimum qualifying marks in this all India common bank exam would be given scorecards, valid for 1 year. Each public bank will announce PO vacancies mentioning eligibility, test score etc.Those who have the specified score & meet eligibility conditions can apply,following which the bank will shortlist applicants for GD or Interview process.

Q: Can i change the details entered in online application?

A: Yes.Incase you made some mistake while registering, a facility to modify details isavailable after 2 days from the date of registering.Visit online application & click ‘Edit’

Q: What books can be referred to prepare?

A: You can use bank exam books of previous recruitments, as common bank test sections are also similar to them.Here are some popular books that could be of use.

* PO Exam Guide  – Rs.272 – Buy Online (pay in cash/ ATM cards/ Netbanking)

Q: Will there be any separate exam for clerks?

A: Yes.There is a separate common test for clerk jobs in banks that will be announced after PO exams.

Q: I have registered & have taken the printouts.What about call letter?

A: Candidates must download the call letter for common bank exam 2011 from IBPS website (www.ibps.in) after Sep 4 & it wont be sent through post.

The online registrations closes on August 1, 2011 & for more details on eligibility & selection - read our complete post on common bank exam