Tell me about the CET for Bank Clerk examination…

Indian Banks Association has launched a Common All India Entrance Test (CET) to be started from 2011. The exams will be mainly for clerical staff and entry-point officers like Probationary officers, Specialist Officers - Law Officers, EDP Officers, Tech. and Management Executives.

Eligibility Criteria

Nationality
A candidate must be either a citizen of India or one holding eligibility certificates issued by the Government of India.


Educational Qualification
Bachelor's degree of a recognized University in any discipline or its equivalent recognized as such by the Central Government with certain minimum percentage of marks as prescribed by different banks in their information broucher. Generally it varies from 60% to 70%.

Age
Not below 21 years and not above 30 years.


Examination Pattern
Reasoning 50
English Language 50
Quantitative Aptitude 50
General Awareness 50
Computer Knowledge 50
Descriptive Paper on English Composition
(Essay, Précis, Letter Writing etc) 25
Total 250


Participating banks

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