Recruitment in public sector banks

Indian citizen, who is a graduate from a recognised university or any equivalent

Qualification, recognised by the Government of India. Age should not be less than 21 years
and not more than 28 years. Reserved categories of candidates have the usual
reservations and relaxation.
The selection process comprises of written test and interview. The written test is of around
two-hour duration and has both objective and descriptive type questions. The descriptive
section evaluates the comprehension and expression of the candidate. While objective part
has questions on English language, Quantitative aptitude, General awareness and test of
reasoning to test intellectual capability, depth of understanding, knowledge and time
management.
Those who qualify the written test have to appear for interview of 100 marks. Interview
Board is interested in assessing the personality, intelligence, alertness and suitability of the
candidate
In 1978 Banking Services Recruitment Boards (BSRBs) were established to have a
uniform standards & eligibility criteria for recruitment of personnel. There were 15 BSRBs
covering one or more states & are assigned to recruit both officers & clerks. However
Central Recruitment Board of the State Bank of India undertakook recruitment of officers
for the State Bank group on the all India level separately.
After dissolution of BSRB's, banks are now advertising directly for their vacancies. Now
IBPS conducts and rates the written examination (comprising objective and descriptive
parts) on behalf of banks. The banks usually prefer to have for interviews anything from 3
to 4 times the number of vacancies advertised, and then make the final selection.