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1. Reasoning
The Banking Service Recruitment Boards invite applications for the following posts in the nationalized banks (including State Bank of India) in their respective regions
Clerk
Typist (English)
Steno (English)
Agricultural Clerks
Steno (Hindi)
Typist (English and Hindi)
Steno (English and Hindi)
Clerk-cum-Cashier
Clerk-cum-Godown Keeper
Data Entry Operators
Telephone Operators
Educational Qualifications:
For the Posts of Clerks and Typists
Bachelor’s degree of a recognized University in any discipline or its equivalent recognized as such by the Central Government.
Or
Passed with 50% marks in aggregate in Higher Secondary Examination/(10+2) of 10+2+3 pattern/Eleventh Standard Examination of 11+3 pattern/Intermediate/Pre-University or its equivalent.
Or
Passed with 50% marks in aggregate in Diploma in Banking. . recognized by Central/State Government or U.T. Administration.
Or
Passed with 60% marks in aggregate in Matriculation/SSC (old pattern)/SSLC/ 10th standard of 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent.
For the posts of Stenographers, Data Entry Operators, Telephone Operators
A pass in Matriculation/SSC (old pattern) SSLC/ 10th standard examination of 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent.
For the posts of Agricultural Clerks
A degree or Diploma in Agriculture (including Agricultural Engineering) from a recognized University/Institution.
Or
Passed Higher Secondary/ 12th Standard of 10+2+3 pattern or Intermediate or equivalent examination with Agriculture as a subject with 50% marks for all candidates except SC/ST/OBC/XS/OBC/OH candidates in whose case the eligibility is a mere pass in these subjects.
Or
A Matriculation/SSC (10th Standard) certificate in case of a Village Level Worker with a minimum of 3 years experience as Village level worker under a Government.
Additional Qualifications:
Applicants for the posts of Typists and Stenographers must have proficiency in Typing and Shorthand with the following minimum speed.
Hindi Typing 25 w.p.m.
English Typing 30 w.p.m
Hindi Shorthand 60 w.p.m. in Hindi shorthand in addition to minimum Hindi Typing speed of 25 w.p.m.
English Shorthand 80 w.p.m. in English shorthand in addition to minimum English Typing speed of 30 w.p.m.
Age Limits:
Not below 18 years and not above 26 years at the time of notification of vacancies. Upper age limit is relaxable in respect of candidates belonging to Scheduled Castes, Scheduled Tribes, Other Backward Classes, Physically Handicapped persons and Ex-servicemen, etc.
Plan of the Examination:
The subjects of the written examination on, the time allowed and the maximum marks for each subject will be as under:
Tests
No. of Questions
Maximum Marks
Time Allowed
(A)Objective Tests
1. Reasoning
50
80
95 Minutes
2. Numerical Ability
50
80
3. Clerical Aptitude
50
40
4. English Language
50
50
(B)
Descriptive Paper
Argumentative Questions
4
60