Common written examination for all banks
BHOPAL: From this year 19 public sector banks have decided to go for a Common Written Examination (CWE) for the selection of their employees. The test will be conducted by Institute of Banking Personal Selection (IBPS).
Earlier candidates had to travel to the state capital for almost all bank examinations. Now, such exams will also be conducted in Indore, Gwalior, and Jabalpur. The pattern of the examination remains same as before.
“Now banks will evaluate a candidate’s performance according to their own criterion. Those who have completed their graduation and are of 20 years of age can also apply for this examination. All those who have scored 33% in graduation can also apply for this examination,” Sabdhani Coaching Institute’s director Anand Sabdhani said.
The CWE will be conducted twice in a year. Banks will notify candidates for an interview whenever there is a vacancy. Those who secure more than 50% marks in the examination will be called for an interview. Score of a candidate would be valid for one year from the date of examination. Those who qualify the interview will then be recruited for the post of Bank PO.
The CWE is scheduled to be held on September 18. The following banks have opted for the common written examination; Allahabad Bank, Andhra Bank, Bank of Baroda, Bank of India, Bank of Maharastra, Canara Bank, Central Bank of India, United Bank of India, UCO Bank, Vijaya Bank, Indian Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, Oriental Bank of Commerce, Punjab National Bank, Punjab & Sindh Bank, Union Bank of India, Syndicate Bank, Corporation Bank, and Dena Bank.
Interested candidate can register online for CWE by visiting the website, www.ibps.in before August 1, 2011.
