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Monday, June 25, 2012

Test your General Awareness - Useful Current Affairs Quizzes


General Awareness is normally the most challenging part of the paper for almost all the candidates. The reason is obvious, its absolutely unlimited Syllabus.

However, It can also be prepared depending on type of exam you are tackling. For example, in Bank exams, the questions are mostly derived from few selected categories and latest current affairs related to them or just some general questions about them.
General awareness presents golden opportunities to score good marks in the exam and get ahead of others as Its questions do not take any time to solve. The whole section of general awareness can be completed within 15 - 20 Mins with at least 90% Accuracy.
General Awareness should be attempted First as it saves precious time for other lengthy sections such as Quant and Reasoning. Staying in touch with Newspapers and Competitive Magazines such as Pratiyogita Darpan is a really helpful tactics to tackle General Awareness.
Thus, general awareness is all about staying updated and knowing basic functioning of the things happening around us. We created this Section on user demand and it contains all the latest Current affairs questions and well-categorized for your convenience. We hope it will help your preparations!

We Wish You All The Best!!

Bank of Baroda 2000 Clerks Recruitment - Interviews Announced


Bank of Baroda has announced names of candidates shortlisted for Interviews for 2000 Clerks Posts recruitment 2012.
The Bank invited applications for this recruitment from IBPS Clerical CWE Qualifiers in Mar/April that allowed only graduates to apply. But later (In May), BOB again reopened the registration window and allowed HSC Passed candidates to apply for this recruitment.
Now the roll numbers of shortlisted candidates are announced with Interviews to commence from July 2.
Candidates' roll numbers are organized on state wise basis. shortlisted candidates will soon also receive E-mail/SMS about their Interview calls.
The State wise List of shortlisted candidates can be seen here. Bank of Baroda has also released Cut-offs on the basis of which the candidates are shortlisted and can be seen here.
In Interview, Min 40% in General Category and 35% for reserved category will be required to qualify in it.Final selection will be made on the basis of overall performance in IBPS CWE + Interview.
The call letter download will be facilitated soon and we'll update here as soon as any info is available in this regard.

Helpful Tips for getting Success in Bank Interviews.
  
We at A2ZSuccess wish All The Best to all those looking forward to this Interview process.

Canara Bank 2000 Clerks Recruitment 2012


Canara Bank is among the oldest and leading nationalized public sector banks in india with its Headquarter in Bangalore, Karnataka. Canara Bank was formed in 1906 and now has a huge network of over 3500 Branches with over 45000 Employees.
Canara Bank invites applications for 2000 Clerks posts from candidates qualified in IBPS Common Clerical CWE in December 2011.

Vacancies and Payscale

2000 Clerks - (Rs. 7200 - 19300 / Month)

Important Dates

Payment of fees and Online Registration : Till July 1, 2012.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Age to be between 18-28 yrs as on 01.08.2011 (Age Limit relaxed as 5 - SC/ST, 3 - OBC, 10 - PWD),
  • Pass in XIIth with 50% marks (Pass for SC/ST),
    OR,
    Pass in Xth with 60% marks (Pass for SC/ST), 
    OR
    Graduation Pass in any Discipline.
  • Computer basics Knowledge is Required.
  • May apply only from the state in which appeared for the CWE exam.
  • Check the Minimum State Wise Cut Offs in ur state before applying as candidates normally complain about not being able to login if they do not satisfy cut-offs for their state.
  • See Advertisement for more details on state-wise cut-offs.

Selection Procedure

  • Candidates will later be shortlisted depending on vacancies and those that will satisfy these cut-offs will be called for GD/Interview.
  • Final selection will be made on the basis of overall performance (IBPS CWE + GD/PI).
  • The Interview and GD will each be of 100 marks. Weightage iof various sections is as shown.
    Total Weighted
    Standard Score (CWE)
    Group
           Discussion
           Interview       Total
    60%15%25%       100%
  •  For any Further details, Please see Canara Bank 2000 Clerks Recruitment 2012 Advertisement.

Application Procedure

  • The fee is Rs. 50 for SC/ST/PWD and Rs.100 for Others.
  • Payment can be made by this CBS Payment Challan at any Canara Bank branch or through NEFT at any branch of any nationalized commercial bank supporting this facility.
  • Apply online by using payment details correctly. Note the generated username and Password generated. Keep the payment challan along with two prints of application forms for future use.
Click here to Apply Online for Canara Bank Clerical Recruitment 2012...

Union Bank of India 1636 Clerks Recruitment 2012

Union Bank of India is a well known public sector bank in india with its head office in Mumbai. Starting in November 1919, UBI has now a vast network of over 2800 Branches across nation and a large workforce of over 29000 qualified employees.
Union Bank of India invites applications for 1636 Clerks posts from IBPS Common Clerical CWE passed candidates.

Vacancies and Payscale

1636 Clerks - (Rs. 8000 - 19300 / Month)

Important Dates

Payment of fees and Online Registration : Till July 3, 2012.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Age to be between 18-28 yrs as on 01.08.2011 (Age Limit relaxed as 5 - SC/ST, 3 - OBC, 10 - PWD),
  • Graduation Degree Pass in any Discipline.
  • Computer basics Knowledge will be Preferred .
  • One May apply for vacancies only in the state in which he/she appeared for the CWE exam. Local Language for the state applying for is necessary.
  • The Minimum State Wise Cut Offs are stipulated for each state so check cut-off in your state before applying as candidates are normally unable to login if they do not satisfy cut-offs for their state.
  • State-wise cut-offs.

Monday, June 11, 2012

ICICI Bank PO Recruitment for Batch Nov 2012 - Feb 2013


ICICI Bank is the Largest Private sector bank of India with over 2700 branches across the nation. Started in 1994 is now present in 19 countries. ICICI Bank regularly conducts recruitment programmes for Probationary Officers from 2007 Onwards in collaboration with Manipal academy.
This process enrolls selected candidates for MBA degree in Finance and Banking from Manipal university. On completion of training, they are appointed as Assistant managers with salary of more than 4 lacs/yrand awarded Post Graduate Diploma in Banking.
Like every year, ICICI Bank has announced Probationary Officers recruitment for Nov 2012 and Feb 2013 batch.
Candidates successful in this recruitment process will be given training in banking domain by Manipal Academy and will be employed in ICICI Bank as assistant managers on completion of Training. They will also have an option to complete their MBA Degree while working in the Bank.

Important Dates:

Online registration : Till July 15, 2012,
Aptitude Test - July 2012,
GD/Interviews – September 2012. 
Two Batches will Join the course in Nov 2012 and Feb 2013,

Eligibility Criteria:

Not to be above 25 yrs of age, as on Oct 31, 2012 (Should have born on or After Nov 31 1987),
Should have completed graduation with 55% Aggregate marks (No experience Required),
Any one in your family (Mother, Father, Brother and Sister) should not be an employee of ICICI Bank.

Corporation Bank 1550 Clerks Recruitment 2012

Corporation Bank is among the leading public sector banks in India headquartered in Mangalore. Corporation Bank was founded in 1906 and now has a workforce of over 13000 employees. Corporation Bank invites applications for 1550 Clerks posts from IBPS Common Clerical Exam in December 2011 qualified candidates.

Vacancies and Payscale

1550 Clerks - (Rs. 7200 - 19300 / Month)



Important Dates

Payment of fees and Online Registration : June 12 to 26, 2012,

Federal Bank PO & Clerks Recruitment 2012 [For IBPS Qualifieds]


Federal bank is among the most popular Private sector banks in India with over 700 Branches across the country and headquarter in Kerala.
Federal Bank has become the first private sector bank to invite applications for PO & Clerks posts from candidates qualified in corresponding IBPS CWEs for these posts along with satisfying additional eligibility requirements.

Vacancies and Payscale

Probationary Officers - Rs. 14500 - 25700 / Month
Clerks - Rs. 7200 - 19300 / Month
** Number of Vacancies not disclosed !!



Important Dates

Payment of fees : June 8 to 25, 2012,
Online Registration : June 11 to 25, 2012,

Eligibility Criteria

  • For Probationary Officers-
    • Only those possessing IBPS PO CWE 2011 Scorecard are eligible to apply.
    • Age upto 26 yrs as on 01.11.2011 (Age Limit relaxed as 5 for SC/ST),
    • Graduation Pass in any Discipline with at least 60% Marks.
    • Candidates from Kerala Only can apply.
  • For Clerks -
    • Only those possessing IBPS Clerical CWE 2011 Scorecard can apply.
    • Age upto 24 yrs as on 01.11.2011 (Age Limit relaxed as 5 for SC/ST),
    • Graduation Pass in any Discipline with at least 55% Marks (For science Graduates) and 50% for Other streams.
    • Candidates from any of these states may apply - Tamilnadu, Karnataka, Maharashtra, Gujarat, Rajasthan, Punjab, Haryana, Odisha, Assam, Nagaland, Tripura, Mizoram.

Indian Overseas Bank 1500 PO Recruitment 2012


Indian overseas Bank is among the leading nationalized public sector banks in India with head office in Chennai. Indian overseas Bank was Formed in February 1937 and now has over 2300 Branches in India and overseas. Indian Overseas Bank is inviting applications for posts of 1500 Probationary Officers (PO) posts from Successful candidates in IBPS Common PO CWE conducted in Sep 2011.

Vacancies and Payscale

Probationary Officers (JMG Scale -I)– Total 1500 POsts (Rs. 14500 – 25700/ Month)



Important Dates

Fee Payment and Online Registration : Mar 30 to Apr 19, 2012,
Age and Educational qualifications measured with respect to July 1, 2011,
Tentative Period of Interview :- May/June 2012

Eligibility Criteria

  • Only those having passed the IBPS PO CWE conducted in Sep 2011 are eligible to apply.
  • Age should be between 21-30 yrs as on 01.07.2011 (Relaxation in Age Limit is 5 - SC/ST, 3 - OBC, 10 - PWD(on cumulative Basis)),
  • Should be a graduate in any Discipline with at least 60% Marks (55% for SC/ST/PWD). A Diploma in Banking & Finance (DBF) from the Indian Institute of Banking & Finance (IIBF) is preferred.
  • Required Minimum IBPS Score :-
    • For General/OBC Categories :- Total Weighted Score (TWS) - 120 Marks withMinimum 24 Marks in each section,
    • For SC/ST/PWD Categories :- Total Weighted Score (TWS) - 105 Marks withMinimum 21 Marks in each section,
  • Good knowledge of computers is necessary.

Indian Bank Specialist Officers Recruitment 2012


Indian Bank is among the leading nationalized public sector banks in India with head office in Chennai. Indian Bank was Founded in 1907 and now has over 1923 CBS Enabled branches and a huge workforce of 22000 employees. Indian Bank is inviting applications for posts of experienced Specialist Officers.

Vacancies and Payscale

Specialist Officers (In Various Higher Scales ) 86 Specialist Officers Vacancies



Important Dates

Fee Payment and Online Registration : Till Apr 18, 2012,
Receipt of Form Printout with required documents : Till Apr 25, 2012,

Eligibility Criteria

  • The Specialist officers posts are in Higher scales that require certain amount of post-graduation full - time working experience.
  • Age and other Qualifications are measured as on Jan 1,2012.
  • Total 17 Post codes are defined with different work profiles and eligibility criteria.
  • See Advertisement for these Posts with Age and eligibility criteria.

LIC Financial Services Executive(FSE) Recruitment 2012


LIC (Life Insurance Corporation of India) is the oldest & most popular public sector Insurance company in India. LIC currently has over 2000 branches that are spread across 8 zones across country. LIC Invites applications for the posts of Financial Services Executives(FSEs) for Central zone offices.

No.of Vacancies: Financial Service Executives (FSEs)
[48 posts (Central Zone)]
About FSEs (Financial Service Executives) :- Primarily a Marketing job that shall be responsible for getting New Business, providing Policy Servicing and related jobs from the Bank Branches / other outlets allotted to them. For this purpose considerable movements across entire area allotted to them are involved.

Important Dates:

Receipt of application form with DD – Till Apr 9, 2012
Written test  :- To be announced later

Eligibility Criteria For  LIC FSE -
 Should be 21 - 35 yrs of age, as on MAR 1, 2012
 Should posses a Bachelor Degree/Diploma (in any discipline- Preferably in Management),
 Should Have knowledge of English and Local Language and Basic Knowledge in computers will be an advantage.


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