Many graduates as well as experienced job seekers dream to get good jobs in various
Indian government banks; this has turned difficult with today that is observed by the applicant recruitment ratio in banks having gone down. This indicates very strongly that obtaining a Government bank job needs a lot of preparation with a positive attitude to succeed.
Right things done at the right time in the right way could help one to succeed in anything, this attitude applying to jobs in the banks too. Being positive towards the profession one wants to enter always plays a great role in success; entering into a profession just because someone succeeded in it and told you may not give you the same results.
The prestige of becoming a Probationary Officer in a Government bank is high, however qualifying in this bank exam is not a cake walk; it requires dedication and planned preparation. The first step would be to be well informed about the method to apply for these jobs and the pattern of the exam.
Many government banks take the score of a common exam that is conducted by the IBPS or the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection; appearing and getting a certain minimum score and satisfy a stipulated criteria set by each bank separately to become qualified.
The pattern of examination for a PO consists of a written test that has an objective and descriptive part; the objective part tests you on quantitative ability, reasoning, English language and general awareness /marketing aptitude. The descriptive paper is a test on your ability to write essays, letters, discussion on common issues and paragraph writing.
Taking up the objective tests to get into various positions in government banks requires attempting the easy questions and sections first and then going on to questions that involve a lot of thought and some time; the question lies in not attempting all questions but questions that contribute to maximum accuracy.
This attitude would help feel relaxed and more positive both in the clerical and PO Exams in various government banks and also help in attempting the descriptive tests. The essay and paragraph and discussion topics could be almost anything; more of economic importance in the present world's context. You may be asked to write formal/informal letters, business/official letters for the test in letter writing.
Practice and being well informed of everything about the banking industry helps to get coveted jobs in various Indian government banks; it also pays to keep one updated about various changes in the recruitment of banks.