(Notification) IBPS: Common Written Examination for PO & Management Trainees: 2011

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection

Common Written Examination [CWE] For Recruitment Of Probationary Officers/ Management Trainees In 19 Public Sector Banks

A Common Written Examination (CWE) will be conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) as a pre-requisite for selection of personnel for Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee posts in the Public Sector Banks mentioned below.

The Banking sector in India is poised for a high trajectory growth with prospects for a bright career to thousands of new entrants. Here is a unique opportunity for aspirants for a career in 19 Public Sector Banks through a Single Common Examination A Common Written Examination (CWE) will be conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) as a pre-requisite for selection of personnel for Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee posts in the Public Sector Banks mentioned below. This system of Common Examination for recruitment of Probationary Officers/ Management Trainees has been approved by each of the 19 participating Public Sector Banks and the Managing Committee of the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) with the consent of the Government of India. IBPS, an autonomous body registered under Societies Registration Act 1860 and a Public Trust under Bombay Public Trust Act 1950, has been authorised by IBA and has received a mandate from the 19 Public Sector B anks listed below to conduct the Common Written Examination. The CWE for Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee posts will be conducted twice a year by IBPS.

Educational Qualifications: (as on 01.07.2011): A degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.

Age: (As on 01.07.2011): Minimum: 20 Years Maximum: 30 Years, The maximum age limit specified is applicable to General Category candidates.

Participating Banks

  • Allahabad Bank Indian
  • Overseas Bank
  • Andhra Bank
  • Oriental Bank of Commerce
  • Bank of Baroda
  • Punjab National Bank
  • Bank of India
  • Punjab & Sind Bank
  • Bank of Maharashtra
  • Syndicate Bank
  • Canara Bank
  • Union Bank of India
  • Central Bank of India
  • United Bank of India
  • Corporation Bank
  • UCO Bank
  • Dena Bank
  • Vijaya Bank
  • Indian Bank

Written Examination:

Written Examination Structure:-

Sr.
No.
Name of Tests (Objective) No. of
Questions
Maximum
Marks
Duration
1 Reasoning 50 50

Composite
Time of
150 minutes

2 English Language 50 25
3 Quantitative Aptitude 50 50
4 General Awareness
(with special reference to Banking Industry)
50 50
5 Computer Knowledge 50 50
Descriptive Paper on English Composition
(Essay, Précis, Letter Writing etc)
  25

60 Minutes

  Total 250 250  

How to Apply:

  • Scan their photograph and signature ensuring that both the photograph and signature are within the required specifications as given in Annexure II.

  • Keep the application fee remittance details (Transaction details such as NEFT UTR No., IFSC Code etc.) ready in case of cash payment through NEFT enabled branches of any of the 19 PSBs named/ Keep the necessary details/documents ready in order to make online payment of the requisite application fee.

  • Have a valid personal email ID, which should be kept active till the declaration of results of this round of CWE. IBPS may send call letters for Pre-Examination Training, Written Examination etc. through the registered e-mail ID. Under no circumstances, a candidate should share/mention e-mail ID to / of any other person. In case a candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he/she should create his/her new e-mail ID before applying on-line and must maintain that email account .

Application Fees: (Payable from 08.07.2011 and 30.07.2011 both dates inclusive)

  • Rs. 50/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates.

  • Rs.450/- for all others

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Courtesy: ibps.in