Government & Public Service

Banking Examinations

Entry route into public sector banking through competitive examinations.

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What this career is

Public sector banks and the Reserve Bank of India recruit officers and clerical staff through national competitive examinations conducted by IBPS, SBI and RBI.

Typical education pathway
Graduation in any discipline, then IBPS, SBI or RBI examinations

What professionals typically do

  • Work in branch, operational or specialist banking roles
  • Serve customers and process banking transactions
  • Apply banking regulations and procedures
  • Progress through internal promotion pathways

Typical education pathways

  • Graduation in any discipline for most officer and clerical examinations
  • Specialist officer roles require the relevant subject degree

Important skills

  • Quantitative aptitude
  • Reasoning
  • English
  • Financial awareness

Suitable student interests

  • Finance
  • Stable careers
  • Aptitude-based study

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