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Top 10 Government Bank Exams in India

Top 10 Government Bank Exams in India – The Indian youth who was brought up in lower- or middle-class conditions or families still aspire to crack government jobs. And there are rightful reasons for the same. A country of almost 1.4 billion which is dominated by youngsters will face a job crunch somehow. Not everybody can afford to do get an MBA degree from top private or government colleges. The reason might not be the aptitude or skills required but the funds required. Even if you crack CAT but most of the college’s average fee for a two-year program range from 15 lakhs to 30-40 lakhs.   

But what if you can get a job after your graduation with at least a salary of 20-25K as a fresher and then further climb up the ladder for higher positions for a handsome salary within 3-6 years.   

Top 10 Government Bank Exams in India

RBI Grade B Officer Exam

RBI Grade B is an exam that is conducted for the recruitment of Grade B Officers in the Reserve Bank of India.  

Conducting Body Reserve Bank of India
Post RBI Grade B Officer
Frequency of Exam Annually
Number of vacancies (2021) 300-340 (Subjected to annual demand and notification)
Job Location Anywhere in India
Selection Process Prelims, Mains, Interview
Negative Marking 1/4th marks
Competition Level Tough

Eligibility Criteria:   

  • Qualification details: A candidate should be a graduate from a recognized university or college with at least 60% marks (General category) and 50% marks for aspirants who belong to the category of SC, ST, and PWD category.
  • 60% or more marks in both 10th and 12th standard for general category and 50% or more for SCT, ST, and PWD category.
  • The candidate should be of age from 21 to 30 years.

In-hand Salary of 2021: The in-hand salary by including all the perks, benefits, the allowance will be Rs. 77,208 (approx.)  

Read more about RBI Grade B here – Life of an RBI Grade B Officer: Lifestyle, Salary, Career Growth  

NABARD Grade A Officer Exam

Name of the Exam NABARD Grade-A 2021
Conducting Body National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development
Post Assistant Manager
Vacancies 162
Salary Approx. INR 62,600/- per month
Job Location Across India
Mode of Application Online
Application Fees For SC/ST: INR 100/- For Others: INR 750/-
Mode of Exam Online
Exam Duration Prelims: 2 hours Mains: 3 Hours
Negative Marking 1/4th marks
Selection Process Preliminary Mains Personal Interview.
Official Website www.nabard.org

Eligibility Criteria 

For NABARD, there are too many different categories under which one can apply. However, you can’t be eligible for all of them, especially as graduates. 

Post Educational Qualification
General Bachelor’s Degree in any subject from a recognized University with a minimum of 50% marks
General Agriculture Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture with 50% marks
Agriculture Engineering: Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Engineering with 50% mark
Food/Dairy Processing Bachelor’s degree in Food Processing /Food Technology/ Dairy Sciences and /or Dairy Technology with 50% marks
Land Development-Soil Science Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture / Agriculture (Soil Science/Agronomy) with 50% marks
Environmental Engg/Sciences Bachelor’s degree with Environmental Science / Environmental Engineering with 50% marks
Agriculture marketing Bachelor’s Degree in Agriculture Marketing/ Agriculture Business Management with 50% marks
Geo Informatics BE/B.Tech/BSC degree in Geoinformatics with 50% marks
Agricultural Economics/Economics Bachelor’s Degree with Economics/Agriculture Economics with 50% marks
Information Technology Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science/ Computer Technology/ Computer Applications/Information Technology with 50% marks
Chartered Accountant Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized University/Institution with Membership of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of India (ICAI).
Company Secretary Bachelor’s degree in any discipline with Associate membership of Institute of Company Secretaries of India (ICSI).
Finance BBA (Finance/Banking) / BMS (Finance/Banking) with 50% marks
Human Resource Management: BBA (Human Resource Management)/ BBM (Human Resource Management)/ BMS ((Human Resource Management) with 50% marks
Statistic Bachelor’s Degree in Statistics with 50% marks

Competition Level: Tough  

NABARD Grade A: Job Role & Exam Pattern 

SEBI Grade A Exam

Organization Name Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)
Post Officer Grade A (Assistant Manager)
SEBI Grade A Vacancy 147
Starting date To Apply 7th March 2020
Application Mode Online
Category Govt. Job
Selection Process Written Test, Interview
Official Site www.sebi.gov.in

Eligibility Criteria  

As a graduate, you would be eligible for 2-3 posts as others require a master’s degree.   

Name of the post Educational Qualification
General A Master’s Degree in any discipline, Bachelors’ Degree in Law, Bachelors’ Degree in Engineering from a recognized university, CA / CFA / CS / Cost Accountant.
Legal A Bachelor’s degree in Law from a recognized university.
IT Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Electrical / Electronics / Electronics and Communication / Information Technology / Computer Science) OR Masters in Computers Application OR Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a postgraduate qualification (minimum 2 years duration) in Computers / Information Technology
Civil Engineer B.Tech in Civil Engineering
Electrical Engineer B.Tech in Electrical Engineering
Research Master’s Degree in Economics/Political Science/ Commerce/Statics from a recognized Institute.
Official Language Master’s Degree in Hindi with English writing as one of the subjects at Bachelor Degree Level from a recognized University.

In-hand Salary – The pay scale of Grade A manager is INR28150-1550(4)-343501750(7)-46600-EB-1750(4) -53600- 2000(1)-55600 (17 years). Taking into account allowances, the gross emolument scale is approx. Rs. 1,07,000/- per month without accommodation and INR 73,000/- per month with accommodation.  

SBI PO Exam  

The State Bank of India administers the SBI PO exam every year to select eligible candidates for the post of Probationary Officer.  

Eligibility Criteria  

Educational Qualification Graduation or any equivalent degree
Age limit 21 to 30 years
Age Relaxation SC/ST- 5 years  OBC (NCL)- 3 years
The number of attempts: UR/EWS –4  OBC- 7  SC/ST – No Limit

In-hand salary – 42,000-44,000 (But including everything and if you crack the JIIB exam after you join as a PO, your annual package can range from 8.00 LPA – 13.00 LPA.  

Vacancies – 2,000 vacancies were announced in 2020.  

Can an SBI PO one day become a Chairman of SBI? 

IBPS PO

IBPS PO 2021 exam is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) to find eligible aspirants for the post of PO in 11 public sector banks in India. IBPS PO exam is being conducted since 2011. 

Participating Banks 

1. Punjab National Bank 

2. Union Bank of India 

3. Bank of India 

4. Indian Bank 

5. Canara Bank 

6. Indian Overseas Bank 

7. Central Bank of India 

8. UCO Bank 

9. Bank of Baroda 

10. Punjab & Sind Bank 

11. Bank of Maharashtra 

IBPS PO Exam Pattern Prelims 

S.No. Name of Tests (Objective No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
1 English Language 30 30 20 minutes
2 Numerical Ability 35 35 20 minutes
3 Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 minutes

IBPS PO Exam Pattern Mains 

S.No. Name of Tests (Objective No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
1 Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 45 60 60 minutes
2 English Language 35 40 40 minutes
3 Data Analysis & Interpretation 35 60 45 minutes
4 General Economy & Banking Awareness 40 40 35 minutes
5 English Language (Letter Writing & Essay) 2 25 30 minutes

Salary Including Perks & Benefits: Rs. 52,630 

IBPS RRB PO

IBPS RRB Exam happens every year by the IBPS for choosing for the post of both IBPS RRB Assistant and IBPS RRB Officer Cadre for Regional Rural Banks which are spread across the nation. The selection is made for the following posts: 

Office Assistant Marketing Manager Treasury Manager
Officer Scale – I Banking Officer Scale – II Agriculture Officer (Grade – II)
Law Officer (Grade – II) Law Officer (Grade – II) Chartered Accountant (Grade II)
Officer (Grade III) IT Officer (Grade II)

IBPS Assistant Preliminary Exam Pattern 

S. No. Section Question Marks Duration
1. Reasoning 40 40 A cumulative time of 45 mins
2. Numerical Ability 40 40
Total 80 80

IBPS Assistant Mains Exam Pattern 

S. No. Section Question Marks Duration
1 Reasoning Paper 40 50 A cumulative time of 2 hours is provided
2 General Awareness Paper 40 40
3 Numerical Ability Paper 40 50
4 English/Hindi Language Paper 40 40
5 Computer Knowledge 40 20
Total 200 200
IBPS RRB Posts In-hand Salary
Officer Scale 1 (Probationary Officer or PO) Rs. 29,000/- to 33,000/-
Officer Scale 2 (Generalist & Specialist) Rs. 33,000/- to 39,000/-
Officer Scale 3 Rs. 38000/- to 44,000/-
Office Assistant or Clerk (Multipurpose) Rs.15,000/- to 19,000/-

RBI Assistant

RBI Assistant Exam is conducted by RBI every year to employ suitable candidates for the post of Assistants in branches across India. 

RBI Assistant is responsible for maintaining records/files, document verification, ensuring financial stability, issuing & circulating new currency, day-to-day transactions, attending Government Treasury Work, replying to emails, and more. 

RBI Assistant Prelims Exam Pattern 

Sections No. of Questions Maximum Marks Time
English Language 30 30 A composite time of 1 hour is provided to the candidate
Numerical Ability 35 35
Reasoning Ability 35 35
Total 100 100

RBI Assistant Mains Exam Pattern 

Sections No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
English Language 40 40 30 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude 40 40 30 minutes
Reasoning Ability 40 40 30 minutes
Computer Knowledge 40 40 20 minutes
General Awareness 40 40 25 minutes
Total 200 200 135 minutes

The Gross Salary of an RBI Assistant ranges to approximately Rs. 36,091/- every month

SBI Clerk

State Bank of India recruits thousands of candidates for clerical positions across India.  

SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 

Serial No. Section No. of Question Total Marks Duration
1 English Language 30 30 20 minutes
2 Numerical Ability 35 35 20 minutes
3 Reasoning 35 35 20 minutes
Total 100 100 60 minutes

SBI Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 

Serial Number Section No. of Question Total Marks Duration
1. General English 40 40 35 minutes
2. Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 45 minutes
3. Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude 50 60 45 minutes
4. General/Financial Awareness 50 50 35 minutes
Total 190 200 2 hours 40 minutes

The in-hand SBI Clerk salary varies between Rs. 26,000/- to Rs. 29,000/- per month at the joining time. 

IBPS Clerk

IBPS Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 

S.No. Name of Tests No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
1 English Language 30 30 20 minutes
2 Numerical Ability 35 35 20 minutes
3 Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 minutes

IBPS Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 

S.No. Name of Tests No. of Questions Maximum Marks Duration
1 Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 50 60 45 minutes
2 English Language 40 40 35 minutes
3 Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 45 minutes
4 General/ Financial Awareness 50 50 35 minutes
IBPS Clerk Salary 2021
Basic Pay Rs.19,900/-
Dearness Allowance Rs.5209.82/-
Special Allowance Rs.4118/-
Transport Allowance Rs.757.08/-
CCA Rs.0/-
House Rent Allowance (HRA) Rs.2039.75/-
Gross Pay Rs.32,024.65/-
Deduction (NPS Fund, Union Fee) Rs.2570.98/-
Net Pay Rs.29453.67/-

IBPS RRB Clerk

IBPS RRB Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern 

Subject Number of Questions Maximum Marks
Reasoning 40 40
Numerical Ability 40 40
Total 80 80

IBPS RRB Clerk Mains Exam Pattern 

Subject Number of Questions Maximum Marks
Reasoning 40 50
Computer Knowledge 40 20
General Awareness 40 40
English Language or Hindi Language 40 40
Numerical Ability 40 50
Total 200 200

Salary – Rs. 15,000-20,000 

Vishwas Agarwal

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