What an IBPS Clerk Exam is and how to pass it

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The Indian government gave the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection also known as IBPS, responsibility for recruiting personnel into Indian public banks. An IBPS Clerk Exam is an entry level exam taken by hopefuls who seek for possible placemen in either of the 20 public sector banks or several rural regional banks in India.

The Clerk Exam has gone through some changes from 2012 whereby, five major changes were rolled out. This includes the eligibly criteria making graduation a must for applicants, changes in examination structure, 20 public sector banks as opposed to 19 since IDBI joined the list, common interviews to be conducted after taking the written exam and last but not least, IBPS Clerk Exam 2012 was offered Online. In so doing, the exam will no longer be offered Offline (Pen,Paper). Applicants will have to use a Computer System in order to do the exam.

Students or applicants preparing for this exam need to be update regularly by frequently visiting IBPS clerk exam website. They can also subscribe to the email updates option.  In order to pass the exam, you need to start preparing well n advance. Special emphasis should be laid on language, analytical and general awareness sections. 9th and 10th standard books can come a long way in helping with brushing up on the applicant’s mathematical skills. As the saying goes, “practice makes perfect”, constant practice will make you ready for the exam.

All applicants need to be aware of the current events in India and the world in general. This can be achieved by regularly reading newspapers and magazines. In addition, it will help you perform well in the language sections given that reading also helps you brush up your language skills. As much as possible, applicants should take a mock test in a simulated environment. In so doing, they will get thorough practice of all the exam sections and therefore know their weak arrears where they need to improve.

More importantly, a simulated environment helps with time management. If you intend to crack the exam, then you need to manage your time well. If you ran out of time before completing the exam you could easily fail even though you might have all the correct answers. You can have as many simulated tests to prepare you well. Once you pass the IBPS Clerk Common Written Exam, you can submit your scores to the participating public banks and regional rural banks. In order to be called for a personal interview if you meet their eligibility criteria.