IBPS is envisioned as self-governed academic and research oriented Institute, with a mission of enhancing human-resource development through personnel assessment. In 2011, IBPS announced a Common Written Examination (CWE) for the selection Officers and Clerks in Indian banks. IBPS CWE is now mandatory for anyone who seeks an employment in 20 public sector and Regional Rural banks. IBPS periodically accepts the exam applications from the candidates at their website, and the exams are organized at various locations in the country in online mode. Aspirants have to go through interview process after clearing the online test conduct by the IBPS. On the basis of interview candidates placed in Regional Rural Bank

Eligbility Criteria

Age Limit:

20 to 28 Years (a candidate must have been born not earlier than 02.08.1987 and not later than 01.08.1995 (both dates inclusive))

Qualification:

A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from Recognized University by the Govt of India

Exam Pattern

The Preliminary exam:

This exam will be of 1 hour duration and he total number of questions asked will be 100. The paper will be divided into three parts, with 1 mark for 1 Question:

English language (30 questions)

Numerical ability (35 questions) and

Reasoning ability (35 quThe mains exam:  The duration of mains exam will be of 2 hours and the exam will be of 200 marks. The exam is divided into 5 sections namely:

• Reasoning (40 questions)
• English language (40 questions)
• Quantitative aptitude (40 questions)
• General awareness (40 questions)
• Computer knowledge (40 questions)

All the questions are 1 mark questions. Negative making is also employed in this exam. Out of 1 mark 0.25 marks would be deducted for every wrong answer. The questions asked in general awareness section have special reference to banking industry.