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| Bank Exams in India 2025: - Complete Guide |
Bank Exams in India 2025: - Complete Guide
Banking jobs in India are highly sought after due to job security, attractive salaries, and career growth opportunities. Various public sector and private sector banks conduct bank exams for the recruitment of clerks, probationary officers (PO), and specialist officers (SO).
1. Major Bank Exams in India
| Exam Name |
Conducting Body |
Posts Offered |
Eligibility |
| IBPS PO (Probationary Officer) |
IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) |
PO (Officer Scale-I) |
Graduation |
| IBPS Clerk |
IBPS |
Clerk |
Graduation |
| IBPS RRB (Regional Rural Banks) |
IBPS |
PO, Clerk (RRB Scale-I, II, III) |
Graduation |
| IBPS SO (Specialist Officer) |
IBPS |
IT, HR, Law, Marketing Officers |
Graduation/PG in respective field |
| SBI PO (Probationary Officer) |
SBI (State Bank of India) |
PO |
Graduation |
| SBI Clerk (Junior Associate) |
SBI |
Clerk |
Graduation |
| SBI SO (Specialist Officer) |
SBI |
IT, HR, Marketing, Legal Officers |
Graduation/PG |
| RBI Grade B |
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) |
Officer (Grade B) |
Graduation (60% marks) |
| RBI Assistant |
RBI |
Assistant |
Graduation (50% marks) |
| NABARD Grade A & B |
NABARD |
Officer (Agriculture, Rural Development) |
Graduation/Post-Graduation |
| LIC AAO & ADO |
LIC (Life Insurance Corporation) |
Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO), Apprentice Development Officer (ADO) |
Graduation |
For detailed bank exam calendars, visit ibps.in or sbi.co.in.
2. Bank Exam Calendar 2025 (Expected Dates)
| Exam |
Notification Release |
Exam Date |
| SBI PO 2025 |
April 2025 |
June/July 2025 |
| SBI Clerk 2025 |
May 2025 |
August 2025 |
| IBPS PO 2025 |
July 2025 |
October 2025 |
| IBPS Clerk 2025 |
August 2025 |
November 2025 |
| IBPS RRB PO & Clerk 2025 |
June 2025 |
August 2025 |
| RBI Grade B 2025 |
May 2025 |
July 2025 |
For official notifications, visit ibps.in and sbi.co.in.
3. SBI PO (Probationary Officer)
A) Overview
- Conducted by: State Bank of India (SBI)
- Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline.
- Exam Stages: Prelims, Mains, Interview & GD.
B) SBI PO Exam Pattern
| Phase |
Subjects |
Marks |
Duration |
| Prelims |
English, Quant, Reasoning |
100 |
1 Hour |
| Mains |
General Awareness, English, Quant, Reasoning, Descriptive Paper |
250 |
3 Hours |
| Interview & GD |
Personality Test |
50 |
- |
- Age Limit: 21-30 years.
- Salary: ₹41,960 per month (approx ₹65,000 with allowances).
4. IBPS PO (Probationary Officer)
A) Overview
- Conducted by: IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection)
- Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline.
- Exam Stages: Prelims, Mains, Interview.
B) IBPS PO Exam Pattern
| Phase |
Subjects |
Marks |
Duration |
| Prelims |
English, Quant, Reasoning |
100 |
1 Hour |
| Mains |
General Awareness, English, Quant, Reasoning, Descriptive Paper |
225 |
3 Hours |
| Interview |
Personality Test |
100 |
- |
- Age Limit: 20-30 years.
- Salary: ₹52,000 - ₹55,000 per month.
5. IBPS Clerk
A) Overview
- Conducted by: IBPS
- Eligibility: Graduation in any discipline.
- Exam Stages: Prelims, Mains.
B) IBPS Clerk Exam Pattern
| Phase |
Subjects |
Marks |
Duration |
| Prelims |
English, Quant, Reasoning |
100 |
1 Hour |
| Mains |
General Awareness, English, Quant, Reasoning |
200 |
2 Hours 30 Minutes |
- Age Limit: 20-28 years.
- Salary: ₹30,000 - ₹35,000 per month.
6. RBI Grade B
A) Overview
- Conducted by: Reserve Bank of India (RBI)
- Eligibility: Graduation with 60% marks.
- Exam Stages: Prelims, Mains, Interview.
B) RBI Grade B Exam Pattern
| Phase |
Subjects |
Marks |
| Prelims |
English, Quant, Reasoning, General Awareness |
200 |
| Mains |
Economics, Finance, English |
300 |
| Interview |
Personality Test |
50 |
- Age Limit: 21-30 years.
- Salary: ₹77,208 per month (approx ₹1,00,000 with allowances).
7. IBPS RRB (Regional Rural Banks)
A) Overview
- Conducted by: IBPS
- Posts Offered: Officer Scale-I (PO), Office Assistant (Clerk), Officer Scale-II & III.
- Eligibility: Graduation.
B) IBPS RRB Exam Pattern
| Phase |
Subjects |
Marks |
| Prelims |
Quant, Reasoning |
80 |
| Mains |
General Awareness, English/Hindi, Quant, Reasoning, Computer Knowledge |
200 |
| Interview |
Personality Test |
100 |
- Age Limit: 18-40 years (varies by post).
- Salary: ₹35,000 - ₹60,000 per month.
8. LIC AAO & ADO
A) Overview
- Conducted by: LIC (Life Insurance Corporation)
- Posts Offered: Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO), Apprentice Development Officer (ADO).
- Eligibility: Graduation.
B) LIC AAO & ADO Exam Pattern
| Phase |
Subjects |
Marks |
| Prelims |
Quant, Reasoning, English |
100 |
| Mains |
Insurance, Reasoning, Quant, English |
200 |
| Interview |
Personality Test |
60 |
- Salary: ₹55,000 - ₹80,000 per month.
9. How to Apply for Bank Exams
- Visit the official website of IBPS/SBI/RBI/NABARD.
- Click on the latest notification for your exam.
- Fill the application form with personal details.
- Upload documents (photo, signature, certificates).
- Pay the application fee online.
- Submit and print the application form.
10. Bank Exam Preparation Tips
- Understand the syllabus and exam pattern.
- Solve previous year question papers.
- Improve speed & accuracy in Quant & Reasoning.
- Practice daily mock tests.
- Read newspapers to stay updated with current affairs.
Conclusion
Bank jobs provide job security, a stable career, and excellent perks. Choose the right exam based on your qualifications and goals.
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Best of Luck!
