Common Written Examination (CWE) for Clerk 2011 Clerical Common Written Examination 2011

Wednesday, November 09, 2011

A Common Written Examination (CWE) will be conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) as a pre-requisite for selection of personnel for Clerical cadre posts in the Public Sector Banks mentioned below.

This system of Common Examination for recruitment of Clerks has been approved by each of the 19 participating Public Sector Banks and the Managing Committee of the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) with the consent of the Government of India.

PARTICIPATING BANKS:

;

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

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (as on 01.08.2011)

Prospective Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the minimum eligibility criteria specified by IBPS before applying for the Common Written Examination (CWE):

Age (As on 01.08.2011):

Minimum: 18 Years Maximum: 28 Years

The maximum age limit specified is applicable to General Category candidates.

WRITTEN EXAMINATION

Written Examination Structure:-

Sr. No.	Name of Tests (Objective)	No.of Questions	Maximum Marks	Total Time
1.	Test of Reasoning	50	50	150 Minutes
2.	Test of English Language	50	50
3.	Test of Numerical Ability	50	50
4.	Test of General Awareness with special reference to Banking Industry	50	50
5.	Test of Computer Knowledge	50	50
	Total	250	250

Application Fees/ Intimation Charges- Rs. 50/- for SC/ST/PWD/EXSM candidates.- Rs.350/- for all others

EDUCATIONAL QUALIFICATIONS (as on 01.08.2011)

A pass with 60% marks in the aggregate in Matriculation/SSC (old pattern)/SSLC/10th std. Examination of 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent. For SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EXSM

candidates a pass in the aggregate in Matriculation/SSC (old pattern)/SSLC/10th std. Examination of 10+2+3 pattern or equivalent

OR

A pass with 50% marks in HSC examination of 10+2 (10+2+3 pattern) /11th Std. of (11+1+3) pattern or Intermediate/Pre-University or any equivalent examination/Diploma in Banking recognized by Central/State Government or U.T. administration. For SC/ST/OBC/PWD/EXSM candidates a pass in HSC examination of 10+2 (10+2+3 pattern) /11th Std. of (11+1+3) pattern or Intermediate/Pre-University or any equivalent examination/Diploma in Banking recognized by Central/State Government or U.T. administration

OR

Degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.

HOW TO APPLY

Candidates can apply online only from 25.08.2011 to 24.09.2011 and no other mode of application will be accepted. Pre-Requisites for Applying Online

IMPORTANT DATES:

Start date for Online Registration	25.08.2011
Payment of Application Fees/ Intimation Charges	24.08.2011 to 23.09.2011 (both dates inclusive)
Last date for Online Registration	24.09.2011
Last date for Editing Application Details	26.09.2011
Download of Call letter for Written Examination	After 11.11.2011
Written Examination	27.11.2011

For more information visit : http://ibps.in/career/CWE_Clerk_2011_Exam

How To Apply For Common Written Examination (CWE) For Bank PO

Saturday, July 09, 2011

Candidates can apply online only from 09.07.2011 to 01.08.2011 and no other mode of application will be accepted.

Pre-Requisites for Applying Online Before applying online, candidates should

(i) scan their photograph and signature ensuring that both the photograph and signature are within the required specifications as given in Annexure II.

(ii) keep the application fee remittance details (Transaction details such as NEFT UTR No., IFSC Code etc.) ready in case of cash payment through NEFT enabled branches of any of the 19 PSBs named/ Keep the necessary details/documents ready in order to make online payment of the requisite application fee.

have a valid personal email ID, which should be kept active till the declaration of results of this round of CWE. IBPS may send call letters for Pre-Examination Training, Written Examination etc. through the registered e-mail ID. Under no circumstances, a candidate should share/mention e-mail ID to / of any other person. In case a candidate does not have a valid personal e-mail ID, he/she should create his/her new e-mail ID before applying on-line and must maintain that email account .

Application Fees/ Intimation Charges (Payable from 08.07.2011 and 30.07.2011
boths dates inclusive)

- Rs. 50/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
- Rs.450/- for others
Transaction charges for NEFT/ Online Payment will have to be borne by the candidate

Mode of Payment

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List Of Participating Banks In Common Written Examination (CWE) 2011

An individual who aspires to join any of the above Public Sector Banks as a Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee will necessarily be required to take the CWE. Prospective candidates who wish to appear for the CWE will have to apply to IBPS and should carefully read the advertisement regarding eligibility criteria, online registration process, pattern of examination, issuance of call letters and score cards.

PARTICIPATING BANKS

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Common Written Examination (CWE) Time Table - Important Dates 2011

This system of Common Examination for recruitment of Probationary Officers/ Management Trainees has been approved by each of the 19 participating Public Sector Banks and the Managing Committee of the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) with the consent of the Government of India.

The Banking sector in India is poised for a high trajectory growth with prospects for a bright career to thousands of new entrants. Here is a unique opportunity for aspirants for a career in 19 Public Sector Banks through a Single Common Examination

IBPS, an autonomous body registered under Societies Registration Act 1860 and a Public Trust under Bombay Public Trust Act 1950, has been authorised by IBA and has received a mandate from the 19 Public Sector Banks listed below to conduct the Common Written Examination.

Start date for Online Registration	09-07-2011
Payment of Application Fees	08-07-2011 to 30-07-2011 (both days Inclusive)
Last date for Online Registration	01-08-2011
Last date for Editing Application Details	03-08-2011
Download of Call letter for Written Examination	After 04-09-2011
Written Examination	18-09-2011

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Common Written Examination (CWE) 2011 Eligibility Criteria (as on 01.07.2011)

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA (as on 01.07.2011)

Please note that the eligibility criteria specified is the basic criteria for applying to various Public Sector Banks. However merely applying for CWE/ appearing for the examination does not imply that a candidate will necessarily be eligible for employment in all or any of the 19 Public Sector Banks as each Bank will stipulate its own eligibility/ qualifying criteria.

Prospective Candidates should ensure that they fulfill the specified eligibility criteria before applying for the Common Written Examination (CWE):

I. Nationality / Citizenship: Indian
II Age (As on 01.07.2011): Minimum: 20 Years Maximum: 30 Years
The maximum age limit specified is applicable to General Category candidates.

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