What is IBPS Clerk Common Written Exam?

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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection, or IBPS, is an institution which has been given responsibility by the government of India to conduct exams for recruitment of personnel in Indian public banks. IBPS conducts bank exams throughout India on the behalf of 19 public sector banks and several rural regional banks in the country.
 

What is IBPS Clerk Common Written Exam?

IBPS Clerk Common Written Exam is a written exam conducted for hiring candidates for clerical positions in public sector banks.
 

What is the date for the exam?

There is no specific date for the exams. IPBS announces this exam from time to time. Usually, these exams are conducted twice a year. However, if there are vacancies left, the exam could be conducted a third time as well. The best way is to keep checking the official portal of IBPS for latest news and announcements.
  

What is the pattern of IBPS Clerk Common Written Exam?

The Clerk Common Written Exam is an objective style paper for two and a half hours duration. The paper has various sections which include reasoning, numerical aptitude, general awareness, English language, Hindi language and computer knowledge.
 

It is a 200 mark test, with negative marking for wring answers.

What is the eligibility criteria for the exam?

In order to appear for the exam, you must satisfy the following eligibility criteria:

• You must have passed 12th, or have a degree in any stream from a recognized university.
• You must have at least 60% marks in academics
• You must be a citizen of India
• You should be between 18 years and 28 years old

 

How should I prepare for the exam?

It is important to start preparing for the exam well in advance. You must lay special emphasis on language, analytical and general awareness sections. Pick up your 9th and 10th standard books and brush up on your mathematical skills.
 
You also need to read newspapers and magazines regularly in order to stay aware of the current events in India and in the world. Reading also helps you brush up your language skills, which helps you in performing well in the language sections.
    
An important part of preparation is thorough practice of all the sections in a simulated environment. Giving mock tests in a simulated environment helps you with time management, which is an important part of cracking the exam.
   

Interview is important too

Once you score well in IBPS Clerk Common Written Exam, you can submit to your scores to the participating public banks and regional rural banks. If you meet their eligibility criteria, you will be called for a personal interview.
 
Make sure you prepare for the interview. It is important to show confidence and have good communication skills in order to impress the interviewer. Remember, an interview is not a test of your academics. It is a test of your suitability to a role and how well you can handle pressure.