BANK PO/CLERK
Panacea Bharti Institute has produced thousands of successful candidates in Bank examinations over the last two decades.
Our classes by expert faculty for all sections of the syllabus followed by doubt sessions and weekly tests help students to clear tier I and II exams. Regular offline batches are conducted from morning 7 am to 9am and last 5-7pm. Complete notes, practice books and mock tests are provided to ensure success.BANK PO/CLERK
• IBPS PO & Clerks
• SBI PO & Clerks
• IBPS RRB PO & Clerks
• IBPS Specialist Officers
• RBI Officers & Assistants
• NABARD Grade A & B
• SEBI Grade A Officers
Insurance Exams
• LIC AAO & Assistants
• GIC AO & Assistants
IBPS – PO
Conducting Body: Institute of Banking Personnel Selection
Eligibility Criteria
Age: 20-30 years
Educational qualifications: Graduate (any discipline)
Structure Of Examination
The structure of the Examinations which will be conducted online are as follows:
a. Preliminary Examination (Objective Test)
| Sr. | Tests | Questions | Marks | Medium | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 30 | 30 | English | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | English and Hindi | 20 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 40 | English and Hindi | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 Minutes |
Must clear sectional cut-offs in all 3 tests; candidates are shortlisted category-wise for Mains.
a. Main Examination (Objective and Descriptive)
| Sr. | Tests | Questions | Marks | Medium | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reasoning | 40 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 mins |
| 2 | General / Economy / Banking Awareness / Digital / Financial Awareness including RBI circulars | 50 | 60 | English & Hindi | 35 mins |
| 3 | English Language | 40 | 20 | English | 35 mins |
| 4 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 40 | 60 | English & Hindi | 45 mins |
| TOTAL | 170 | 200 | 160 mins | ||
| 5 | Descriptive Paper (Essay and Comprehension) | 02 | 25 | English | 30 mins |
• Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
• Cut-off: Sectional + overall (Mains)
• Personality Test: Mandatory (non-qualifying), shared with interview panel
b. Interview: Conducted by participating banks, Final merit = Mains + Interview
IBPS Clerk
Recruitment for Customer Service Associates has two stages Prelims and Mains and final allotment is based on merit, preferences, and vacancies.
Eligibility Criteria
Age: 20-28 years
Educational qualifications: Graduate (any discipline)
Structure of examination
a. Preliminary Examination (Objective Test)
| No. | Name of Tests | Medium | Questions | Marks | Time Allotted |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | English | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Candidates must clear the sectional cut-offs in all three tests.
b. Main Examination (Objective Test)
| No. | Name of Tests | Medium | Questions | Marks | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General / Financial Awareness | 40 | 50 | 20 minutes | |
| 2 | General English | English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 40 | 60 | 35 minutes | |
| 4 | Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 50 | 30 minutes | |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 120 minutes |
• Negative marking: 0.25 per wrong answer
SBI – PO
SBI invites online applications for Probationary Officers (all-India posting) and conducts a three-stage selection process—Prelims, Mains, and Phase III (Psychometric Test, Group Exercise & Interview); candidates who qualify each stage proceed to the next.
Eligibility Criteria
Age Limit: 21–30 years
Educational Qualification: Candidates must be graduates in any discipline (or equivalent); final-year students are provisionally eligible, including those with professional or integrated dual degrees.
Structure of examination
The selection for Probationary Officers will be done through a three-Phase process:
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination: Objective Test for 100 marks will be conducted online.
| No. | Test | Questions | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | 40 | 20 min |
| 2 | Quantitative Aptitude | 30 | 20 min |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 30 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 60 min (1 hr) |
• Shortlisting for Mains is based on overall Prelims marks (no sectional cut-off)
• About 10× vacancies are selected category-wise
Phase-II: Main Examination:
· Conducted online with Objective (200 marks) and Descriptive (50 marks) tests
· Descriptive test is taken immediately after Objective and is typed on computer
(i) Objective Test
| Test | Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 40 | 60 | 50 min |
| II | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 30 | 60 | 45 min |
| III | General Awareness (Economy/Banking) | 60 | 60 | 45 min |
| IV | English Language | 40 | 20 | 40 min |
| Total | — | 170 | 200 | 3 hours |
(ii) Descriptive Test: Communication Skills
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
|
• Emails (1 out of 2 options) • Situation Analysis (1 out of 2 options) • Either Reports writing or Precis Writing (Anyone out of 2 options). |
3 | 30 | 30 min |
Grand Total: 230 Marks
Selection Criteria for Phase-III
• Clear sectional cut-offs (including descriptive)
• Shortlisting based on overall Mains marks
Penalty: 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer
Phase-III (Components)
• Psychometric Test
• Group Exercise
• Personal Interview
Phase-III: Comprise of (a) Psychometric Test (b) Group Exercise (c) Personal Interview
(a) Psychometric Test: The Bank will conduct Psychometric test for personality profiling, of those candidates who will be shortlisted for Phase-III.
(b) (Group Exercise & Interview)
| Component | Marks |
|---|---|
| Group Exercise | 20 |
| Interview | 30 |
| Total | 50 |
The minimum qualifying marks will be as decided by the Bank.
Candidates must qualify Phase II and Phase III separately, and final merit is based on normalized marks of Mains (Objective + Descriptive) + Phase III (GE & Interview), while Prelims marks are not counted.
Final Merit Calculation – SBI PO
| Component | Maximum Marks | Normalized Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Main Exam (Objective + Descriptive) | 230 | 75 |
| Group Exercise & Interview | 50 | 25 |
| Total | 280 | 100 |
Final merit is based on combined (normalized) Phase-II & Phase-III marks (out of 100); selection is made from top-ranked candidates in each category.
SBI – Clerk
Candidates applying for SBI Junior Associate (Clerical) can choose only one State/UT and take the exam once.
Eligibility Criteria
Age: 20 years to 28 years
Education Qualifications: Graduate in any discipline from a recognised university
Selection Procedure
The selection process will consist of on-line test (Preliminary & Main exam)
Phase-I: Preliminary Examination: Online objective test (100 marks), 1 hour, with 3 sections.
| Sl. | Test | Medium | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | English Language | English | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| 2 | Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min | |
| 3 | Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min | |
| Total | 100 | 100 | Hour |
• Separate timing for each section
• 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer
• No sectional cut-off
• Shortlisting based on total marks
Phase - II: Main Examination:
| Sl. | Name of Test | Medium | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | General / Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 min | |
| 2 | General English | English | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| 3 | Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 min | |
| 4 | Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 min | |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 Hr. 40 |
• Separate timing for each section
• 0.25 negative marking per wrong answer
• No sectional cut-off or section-wise marks
• Final qualification based on overall score decided by the bank
Phase – III: Candidates not having studied the specified local language in Class 10th/12th must qualify a post-selection LLPT (reading, writing, speaking) or face disqualification.
| No. | Test Pattern | Section | Passages | Questions | Marks |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Non-Verbal Test | Objective | 3 | 15 | 15 |
| Subjective | 3 | 15 | 15 | ||
| 2 | Verbal Test | 20 |
State Govt. Exams
• Food & CS Inspectors
• Co-operative Inspectors
• High Court Clerks
• Taxation Inspectors
• Police SI & Constables
• PUDA, GLADA & PSPCL
• Tehsil Welfare Officer etc.
• Revenue Patwari
• Naib Tehsildar
• Municipal Corporation
• Agricultural Development Officer
• Labour Inspector
• Section Officer
CENTRAL GOVT JOBS
• SSC – CGL
• SSC - CHSL for +2
• Intelligence Bureau
• EPF Clerk
• EPF Asstt. Commissioner
• FCI
• PSUs & Railway
• Delhi Police SI/ASI
• Constable/Head Constable
• Assistant Commandant
• Post Office Jobs
• CDS
• AFCAT
• NDA
• CAPF
• CISF
• Agniveer
• Other Govt. Jobs
Panacea Bharti Institute is successfully grooming students for SSC from last two decades.
Our classes by expert faculty for all sections of the syllabus followed by doubt sessions and weekly tests help students to clear tier I and II exams. Regular offline batches are conducted from morning 7 am to 9am and last 5-7pm. Complete notes, practice books and mock tests are provided to ensure success.SSC CGL
The SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission - Combined Graduate Level) exam is a national-level competitive test in India. It recruits graduates for prestigious Group B and Group C officer and assistant-level posts across various central government ministries, departments, and organizations.
Details of the Posts
2.1 Pay Level-8 (₹ 47600 to 151100)
| Sr. No. | Name of Post | Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Classification of Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | 18–30 years |
| 2 | Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | 18–30 years |
| 3 | Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre) | Indian Audit & Accounts Department under O/o Comptroller and Auditor General of India (C&AG) | Group “B” Gazetted (Non-Ministerial) | 18–30 years |
2.1 Pay Level-7 (₹ 44900 to 142400)
| S. No. | Name of Post | Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Classification of Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant Section Officer | Central Secretariat Service | Group “B” | 20–30 years |
| 2 | Assistant Section Officer | Intelligence Bureau | Group “B” | 18–30 years |
| 3 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Railways | Group “B” | 20–30 years |
| 4 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of External Affairs | Group “B” | 20–30 years |
| 5 | Assistant Section Officer | AFHQ | Group “B” | 20–30 years |
| 6 | Assistant Section Officer | Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology | Group “B” | 18–30 years |
| 7 | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group “B” | 18–30 years |
| 8 | Inspector of Income Tax | CBDT | Group “C” | 18–30 years |
| 9 | Inspector (Central Excise) | CBIC | Group “B” | 18–30 years |
| 10 | Inspector (Preventive Officer) | Group “B” | 18–30 years | |
| 11 | Inspector (Examiner) | Group “B” | 18–30 years | |
| 12 | Assistant Enforcement Officer | Directorate of Enforcement, Department of Revenue | Group “B” | 18–30 years |
| 13 | Sub Inspector | Central Bureau of Investigation | Group “B” | 20–30 years |
| 14 | Inspector Posts | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | Group “B” | 18–30 years |
| 15 | Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | Group “B” | 18–30 years |
2.2 Pay Level-6 (₹ 35400 to 112400)
| Sr. No. | Name of Post | Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Classification of Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Assistant / Assistant Section Officer | Other Ministries/ Departments/ Organizations | Group “B” | 18–30 years |
| 2 | Executive Assistant | CBIC | Group “B” | 18–30 years |
| 3 | Research Assistant | National Human Rights Commission (NHRC) | Group “B” | 18–30 years |
| 4 | Divisional Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Group “B” | 18–30 years |
| 5 | Sub Inspector | National Investigation Agency (NIA) | Group “B” | 18–30 years |
| 6 | Sub-Inspector / Junior Intelligence Officer | Narcotics Control Bureau (MHA) | Group “B” | 18–30 years |
| 7 | Junior Statistical Officer | Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation | Group “B” | 18–32 years |
| 8 | Statistical Investigator Grade-II | Ministry of Home Affairs | Group “B” | 18–30 |
| 9 | Office Superintendent | CBDT | Group “B” | 18–30 years |
| 10 | Section Head | Director General of Foreign Trade | Group “B” | 18-30 years |
2.3 Pay Level-5 (₹ 29200 to 92300)
| Sr. | Name of Post | Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Classification of Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Auditor | Offices under C&AG | Group “C” | 18–27 years |
| 2 | Auditor | Offices under CGDA | Group “C” | 18–27 years |
| 3 | Auditor | Other Ministry/ Departments | Group “C” | 18–27 years |
| 4 | Accountant | Offices under C&AG | Group “C” | 18–27 years |
| 5 | Accountant | Controller General of Accounts | Group “C” | 18–27 years |
| 6 | Accountant / Junior Accountant | Other Ministry/ Departments | Group “C” | 18–27 years |
2.4 Pay Level-4 (₹ 25500 to 81100)
| Sr. No. | Name of Post | Ministry/Department/Office/Cadre | Classification of Post | Age Limit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 | Postal Assistant/ Sorting Assistant | Department of Posts, Ministry of Communications | Group “C” | 18–27 years |
| 33 | Senior Secretariat Assistant/ Upper Division Clerks | Central Govt. Offices/ Ministries other than CSCS cadres | Group “C” | 18–27 years |
| 34 | Senior Administrative Assistant | Military Engineering Services, Ministry of Defence | Group “C” | 18–27 years |
| 35 | Tax Assistant | CBDT | Group “C” | 18–27 years |
| 36 | Tax Assistant | CBIC | Group “C” | 18–27 years |
| 37 | Sub-Inspector | Central Bureau of Narcotics, Ministry of Finance | Group “C” | 18–27 years |
Note : Age Relaxation as per reservation
Educational Qualifications:
Assistant Audit Officer (Central Cadre)
• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or Institute.
Assistant Audit Officer (State Cadre)
• Bachelor's degree from a recognized university/institute.
• Proficiency in the concerned State's Regional/Official Language at the matriculation level, with a valid Secondary School certificate from a recognized State/Central Board.
Assistant Accounts Officer (State Cadre)
• Bachelor's degree from a recognized University/Institute.
• Matriculation-level proficiency in the concerned State's Regional/Official Language with a valid certificate.
Junior Statistical Officer (JSO)
Candidates must possess either of the following:
• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with at least 60% marks in Mathematics at the 12th standard, OR
• Bachelor's Degree in any discipline with Statistics as one of the subjects at the degree level.
Statistical Investigator Grade-II
Bachelor's Degree in any one of the following disciplines:
• Statistics
• Mathematics
• Economics
• Demography
• Population Studies
• Operation Research
• Information Technology
• Computer Science
• Computer Engineering
• Computer Technology
• Computer Applications
• Data Science
• Artificial Intelligence
from a recognized University or Institute.
All Other Posts
• Bachelor's Degree from a recognized University or equivalent.
Note
• Final-year graduates may apply
• Open & Distance Learning (ODL) degrees are valid only if recognized by the UGC for the relevant period.
• Original educational certificates must be produced during Document Verification.
• The qualifying examination result must be declared by the cut-off date.
• Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification must produce a valid Equivalence Certificate during Document Verification; equivalence will be decided by the User Department/Appointing Authority.
Scheme of the Examination:
The Computer Based Examination comprises Tier-I and Tier-II.
multi-shift scores will be normalized by the Commission for merit and cut-off determination
Scheme of Tier-I Examination
| Tier | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | A. General Intelligence and Reasoning | 25 | 50 |
1 hour (with sectional timer of 15 minutes for each subject) (1 hour and 20 minutes (with sectional timer of 15+5=20 minutes for each subject) for the candidates eligible for scribe) |
| B. General Awareness | 25 | 50 | ||
| C. Quantitative Aptitude | 25 | 50 | ||
| D. English Comprehension | 25 | 50 |
• Tier-I: Objective-type MCQs in English & Hindi (except English Comprehension).
• Negative marking: 0.50 mark per wrong answer.
Scheme of Tier-II Examination
| Tier | Paper | Session | Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Time Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| II | Paper-I |
Session-I (2 hours and 15 minutes) |
Section-I: A: Mathematical Abilities B: Reasoning and General Intelligence |
30 30 Total = 60 |
60×3 = 180 |
1 hour (with sectional timer of 30 minutes for each subject) (1 hour and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe) |
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Section-II: A: English Language and Comprehension B: General Awareness |
45 25 Total = 70 |
70×3 = 210 |
1 hour (40 min: English Language & Comprehension + 20 min: General Awareness) With scribe: 1 hour 20 minutes (55 min: English Language & Comprehension + 25 min: General Awareness) |
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Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test |
20 | 20×3 = 60 |
15 Minutes (For Section-III & IV each) (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe) |
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Section-IV: Data Entry Speed Test |
One Data Entry Task | - | 15 Minutes (For Section-III & IV each) | |||
| Session-II (15 minutes) | 100×2 = 200 | 2 hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe) | ||||
| Paper-II | Statistics | 100 | 100×2 = 200 | 2 hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe) | ||
| Paper III | General Studies (Finance and Economics) | 100 | 100×2 = 200 | 2 hours (2 hours and 40 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe) |
• Conducted in separate shifts/days for Paper-I, II & III.
• Paper-I: Mandatory for all candidates.
• Paper-II: Only for JSO & Statistical Investigator Grade-II candidates shortlisted in Tier-I.
• Paper-III: Only for AAO/Assistant Accounts Officer candidates shortlisted in Tier-I.
SSC CHSL
The SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) exam is an annual national-level test conducted by the Staff Selection Commission to recruit 12th-pass candidates for LDC, JSA, and DEO positions across central government ministries.
Pay Scale:
• Lower Division Clerk (LDC)/ Junior Secretariat Assistant (JSA): Pay Level-2 (Rs. 19,900-63,200).
• Data Entry Operator (DEO): Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100) and Level-5 (Rs. 29,200-92,300).
• Data Entry Operator, Grade ‘A’: Pay Level-4 (Rs. 25,500-81,100).
Age Limit
Candidates must be 18–27 years
Note : Age Relaxation as per reservation
Educational Qualifications:
For Data Entry Operator (DEO) Grade 'A'
Applicable Departments:
• Ministry of Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution
• Ministry of Culture
• Staff Selection Commission
• Passed 12th Standard in Science stream with Mathematics as a subject from a recognized Board or equivalent.
For LDC/JSA and DEO/DEO Grade 'A' (Except DEOs in the above Departments)
• Passed 12th Standard or equivalent examination from a recognized Board or University.
Important Information
• Final-year candidates may apply
• ODL degrees are valid only if UGC-recognized for the relevant period.
• Engineering, Medicine, Dental, Nursing, Pharmacy, Architecture & Physiotherapy degrees are not valid through ODL, except where specifically recognized.
• Original educational certificates must be produced during Document Verification.
• The qualifying examination result must be declared by the prescribed cut-off date.
• Candidates claiming an equivalent qualification must produce a valid Equivalence Certificate; equivalence is decided by the concerned User Department/Appointing Authority.
Scheme of Examination:
• Computer Based Examination (CBE) consists of Tier-I and Tier-II.
• Multi-shift scores will be normalized as per the Commission's prescribed procedure for determining merit and cut-off marks.
Examination updates and schedule changes will be notified only through the Commission's website.
Scheme of Tier-I Examination:
| Tier | Part | Subject (Not in sequence) | Number of Questions/ Maximum Marks | Time Duration (For all four Parts) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I | I | English Language (Basic Knowledge) | 25 / 50 | 60 Minutes (80 Minutes for candidates eligible for scribe) |
| II | General Intelligence | 25 / 50 | ||
| III | Quantitative Aptitude (Basic Arithmetic Skill) | 25 / 50 | ||
| IV | General Awareness | 25 / 50 |
• Objective-type multiple-choice questions (MCQs).
• Questions will be available in English, Hindi, and the language opted by the candidate (for Parts II, III & IV).
• Negative marking: 0.50 marks for each incorrect answer.
Scheme of Tier-II Examination
| Tier | Session | Subject | No. of ques | Marks | Time allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| II |
Session-I (2 hours and 15 minutes) |
Section-I: A: Mathematical Abilities |
30 | 60*3 = 180 |
1 hour (for each section) (1 hours and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe) |
| B: Reasoning and General Intelligence | 30 | ||||
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Section-II: A: English Language and Comprehension |
40 | 60*3 = 180 |
1 hour (for each section) (1 hours and 20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe) |
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B: General Awareness Total = 60 |
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Section-III: Computer Knowledge Test |
15 | 15*3 = 45 | Included above | ||
| Session-II | Section-IV: Skill Test/ Typing Test | – Part A: Skill Test for DEOs in Department/ Ministry mentioned | 15 Minutes (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe) | ||
| Part B: Skill Test for DEOs except in Department/ Ministry | 15 Minutes (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe) | ||||
| Part C: Typing Test for LDC/ JSA | 15 Minutes (20 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe) | ||||
| 10 Minutes (15 minutes for the candidates eligible for scribe) |