IBPS Clerk recruitment examination

The IBPS recruitment examination is a national level examination for the selection of banking personnel all over the various banks in India. IBPS Clerk recruitment grabbed the attention of each and every banking services aspirant from the very day the examinations were first announced. The very first examination was conducted on the 27th Novemeber, 2011. There was great enthusiasm for this exam and more than 30 lakh eligible sat for it out of which 5 lakh came out successful. For them it is the first hurdle down towards their wish to become bank personnel in one of the myriad Indian banks. The examinees that were able to crack this national level examination are given scores which help them to approach the banks and seek employment as the clerical staff. After the roaring success of the of the 2011 examination, the stage is set for IBPS Clerk recruitment 2012 examination. There are 19 PS banks in India and the IBPS recruits personnel for these. It is possible to crack this quite tough examination and all that is required is grit and determination.

The eligibility for the IBPS Clerk recruitment examination

60% aggregate marks in the matriculation examination or some other equivalent examination makes the general candidates eligible for the IBPS Clerk recruitment 2012. The IBPS recruitment gives a relaxation of marks for the candidates from the SC and ST categories. The Scheduled Caste and the Scheduled Tribe candidates along with the OBCs who want to sit for the IBPS Clerk recruitment exams would only need to have pass marks in their matriculation or the 10th standard examinations. This in combination of 50% marks in HSC or equivalent for general and pass marks for the reserved categories and a degree from any of the recognized universities in India makes the candidates eligible to sit in the IBPS examination.

The syllabus of the examination

In the IBPS Clerk recruitment 2012, written examination, the candidates will be tested on their reasoning skills, English language skills, numerical ability, general awareness especially regarding the banking sector, and also the computer knowledge gets tested. A minimum standardized score secured in the IBPS recruitment examination allows the candidates to seek employment in the various banks across the country. This examination is your green card to a banking job. It remains valid for one year. However candidates can reapply for the IBPS Clerk recruitment examination if they are not satisfied with their scores.