Friday, October 12, 2012

Common Written Examination (CWE) by IBPS for Clerical Posts in 20 Public Sector Banks (October-2012)



Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS), an autonomous body, which has been authorised by the IBA to conduct the written test for recruitment of Clerical/ Managerial Cadre posts in designated banks of Public Sector. A Common Written Examination (CWE) will be conducted ONLINE in December-2012 (Tentative) by IBPS for Clerical Cadre posts in the following 20 Public Sector Banks:

Allahabad Banks, Andhra Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, Corporation Bank, Dena Bank, IDBI Bank, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Punjab National Bank, Punjab &
Sind Bank, Syndicate Bank, Union Bank of India, United Bank of India, UCO Bank, Vijaya Bank.
The successful candidates will be given a scorecard. This score card will be essential for making an application for the Clerical posts in any of the participating bank. 

Eligibility for CWE of Clerical posts:

Age: 20-28 years as on 01/10/2012, (Relaxation as per rules for SC/ST/OBC/ PH/ ESM)

Qualification: Degree in any discipline from a recognised University and Computer Literacy.

Format of Examination: The examination will be of 200 marks. Reasoning, English Language, Numerical Ability, General Awareness with special reference to Banking Industry and Computer Knowledge will be the five parts carrying maximum 40 marks each. Questions will be of MCQ type. There will be a penalty of 0.25 mark for one wrong answer.

Application Fee : Rs. 400/- (Rs.50/- for SC/ ST/ PWD/ ESM candidates) can be paid from 15/10/2012 to 05/11/2012 either online at the time of filling the application form online OR be deposited in CBS branches of 7 selected banks (Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Central Bank of India, Indian Overseas Bank, Punjab National Bank, United Bank of India) till 09/11/2012.

How to Apply:  Candidates are required to apply Only Online at IBPS website from 15/10/2012 to 05/11/2012 only.

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