{"id":3862,"date":"2021-07-01T18:39:22","date_gmt":"2021-07-01T13:09:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/?p=3862"},"modified":"2021-07-01T18:39:22","modified_gmt":"2021-07-01T13:09:22","slug":"15-faqs-for-pscb-clerk-2021-answered","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.practicemock.com\/blog\/15-faqs-for-pscb-clerk-2021-answered\/","title":{"rendered":"15 FAQs for PSCB Clerk 2021 Answered"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Punjab State Cooperative Bank 2021 Clerk Exam<\/a>: It can be very confusing at times with so much information out there. It\u2019s better to get all your doubts answered by one single source. The PSCB Clerk <\/a>being a state-oriented exam isn\u2019t covered by popular media as much as they cover other banking exams. This often creates a disconnect between the aspirants and the PSCB.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But today, we have tried to answer all the queries or other frequently asked questions to which every aspirant deserves an answer. A compiled list of questions has been prepared so that certain queries can be prioritized.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Here are the 15 Frequently Asked Questions for the Punjab State Cooperative Bank 2021 Clerk Exam: <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

What are the Eligibility Criteria (s) for PSCB Clerk 2021? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The eligible candidate needs to be a graduate (2nd<\/sup> division, any stream) OR post graduate pass (any stream) AND Diploma\/ Certificate (Minimum 6 months) in Computer from an Institute having ISO Certification AND also, he or she should have passed Punjabi Language examination of Matriculation standard. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

How many numbers of seats are dedicated by PSCB for Clerks\/CDEO? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

A total of 739 vacancies are allocated for Clerk-cum data entry operators as of now.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the division of CDEO vacancies amongst different categories? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The table given mentions all the seats divided by PSCB for various categories.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"PSCB<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Sr No. <\/td>Category <\/td>CDEO <\/td>Sr. Manager <\/td>Manager <\/td>ITOs <\/td>Steno-typist <\/td><\/tr>
1. <\/td>Scheduled Caste <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
(i) <\/td>R & O <\/td>42 <\/td>3 <\/td>4 <\/td>0 <\/td>2 <\/td><\/tr>
(ii) <\/td>M & O <\/td>56 <\/td>3 <\/td>4 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
(iii) <\/td>R & O (Women) <\/td>35 <\/td>2 <\/td>2 <\/td>1 <\/td>1 <\/td><\/tr>
(iv) <\/td>M & O (Women) <\/td>33 <\/td>2 <\/td>2 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
2. (i) <\/td>BC <\/td>42 <\/td>3 <\/td>3 <\/td>1 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
    (ii) <\/td>BC (Women) <\/td>32 <\/td>2 <\/td>3 <\/td>0 <\/td>1 <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
3.  <\/td>Ex-Serviceman (General) <\/td>23 <\/td>2 <\/td>2 <\/td>0 <\/td>1 <\/td><\/tr>
4.  <\/td>Ex-Serviceman (SC) <\/td>30 <\/td>1 <\/td>3 <\/td>1 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
5. <\/td>Ex-Serviceman (BC) <\/td>15 <\/td>1 <\/td>1 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
6.  <\/td>Ex-Serviceman General W <\/td>34 <\/td>1 <\/td>2 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
7. <\/td>Ex-Serviceman (SC) W <\/td>1 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
8. <\/td>Ex-Serviceman (BC) W <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
9. <\/td>Physically Handicapped <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
(i) <\/td>Blindness & Low Vision <\/td>4 <\/td>0 <\/td>1 <\/td>1 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
(ii) <\/td>Deaf & Hard of hearing <\/td>6 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
(iii) <\/td>Locomotive disability <\/td>3 <\/td>1 <\/td>1 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
(iv) <\/td>Intellectual disability W <\/td>3 <\/td>0 <\/td>1 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
(v) <\/td>Blindness & Low Vision W <\/td>7 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
(vi) <\/td>Deaf & Hard of hearing W <\/td>2 <\/td>1 <\/td>1 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
(vii) <\/td>Locomotive disability W <\/td>4 <\/td>0 <\/td>1 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
(viii) <\/td>Intellectual disability W <\/td>2 <\/td>0 <\/td>1 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr>
10. <\/td>Freedom Fighter <\/td>4 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
11. <\/td>Freedom Fighter (W) <\/td>8 <\/td>1 <\/td>1 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
12. <\/td>Sports (General) <\/td>8 <\/td>0 <\/td>2 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
13.  <\/td>Sports (General) W <\/td>8 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td>1 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
14.  <\/td>Sports (SC) <\/td>11 <\/td>1 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
15.  <\/td>Sports (SC) W <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
16.(I) <\/td>Economic Weaker Section <\/td>53 <\/td>3 <\/td>4 <\/td>0 <\/td>0 <\/td><\/tr>
(ii) <\/td>Economic Weaker Section W <\/td>23 <\/td>1 <\/td>2 <\/td>0 <\/td>1 <\/td><\/tr>
17.(i) <\/td>General <\/td>174 <\/td>8 <\/td>13 <\/td>1 <\/td>3 <\/td><\/tr>
(ii) <\/td>General W <\/td>76 <\/td>4 <\/td>6 <\/td>1 <\/td>1 <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td>TOTAL <\/td>739 <\/td>40 <\/td>60 <\/td>7 <\/td>10 <\/td><\/tr>
 <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td> <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

How many rounds of examination are there for PSCB Clerk 2021? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

For PSCB Clerk position there is only one round of examination which is the written test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the minimum pay admissible for a CDEO job? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

As per the notification issued by the PSCB, Chandigarh the minimum pay for clerk-cum data entry operators would be Rs. 19,900 per month.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"PSCB<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the minimum, maximum age limit along with exceptions? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The maximum age is 37 years. The relaxations are only given to people who belong to the Scheduled Caste category or have worked in any other cooperative institution of Punjab. For such individuals, the upper age limit will be 42 years. In the case of current PSCB employees, the upper age limit is set at 47 years.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What all organizations can hire CDEO\u2019s via this PSCB Clerk 2021 exam? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Posts of the Clerk cum Data Entry Operators<\/a> are in the District Central Cooperative Banks of Punjab and Punjab State Cooperative Bank Ltd., Chandigarh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Does PSCB follow a standard syllabus and exam pattern for all the banking posts? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

It generally does follow the same syllabus and exam pattern except for the post of Senior Manager.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are there any other criteria other than the written test for final selection? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

No, the written test will be only merit considerable for the final selection.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"PSCB<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Is there any negative marking criteria for attempting questions wrong? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Yes, PSCB will mark you 0.25 negatively for each wrong answer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the time duration of the PSCB Clerk 2021 exam? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

120 minutes or 2 hours <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the mode of examination? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The PSCB will conduct its exam offline. You will have to report to the examination venue.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

What\u2019s the nature of questions of PSCB\u2019s exam? <\/h3>\n\n\n\n

You will be asked multiple-choice questions. You will have to mark the correct answer on the OMR sheet provided to you by the invigilator.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read this article for generalized tips and tricks for cracking PSCB Clerk-cum Data Entry Operator Exam 2021 <\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

You might want to subscribe to our push notifications for such daily valuable articles.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"PSCB<\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

You can also find daily PSCB Clerk exam<\/a> news and updates posted on our official Facebook page<\/a> as well.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Still, have some doubts about what we discussed in this blog? Leave your queries in the comment section below. We will surely respond to them.    <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Check out the official notification of Punjab State Cooperative Bank Exams 2021 here<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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