Upcoming bank and government exams in 2017

The candidate should be careful while filling out the application

More than 1.5 crores candidates took up the bank exams of IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) in the last three years and vacancies in the Indian banks equaling 68000 were occupied.

When it comes to making a career choice that promises security and financial stability, bank jobs in India have always been roped in first. Public sector banks are getting a tough competition from private banks. As a result, they are reaching out to rural and semi-urban areas. Despite the rise of Information Technology, millions of people still prefer bank jobs and apply for various positions in public sector banks.

Here’s the list of upcoming bank exams and jobs in 2017. It also features other government exams.

Listed are the important details regarding the Bank Exams and jobs for the year 2017-18:

How to Apply for SBI Management Executive Recruitment:

An aspiring candidate should have their valid active email ID for better communications regarding results other important announcements. It helps them receive Call Letter/Interview Advices and other important documents by email. The candidate has to register online through the Bank’s website https://bank.sbi/careers and www.sbi.co.in/careers and pay the application.
The candidate should scan their latest photograph and signature. This is essential for online application otherwise the application would be invalidated.

The candidate should go the bank’s website (www.bank.sbi/careers/) and (www.sbi.co.in/careers). In the Recruitment link, select the suitable online application format. Read more

Tranding News

State Bank, ICICI cut home loan rates, waive off processing fee'

State Bank of India (SBI) and ICICI Bank have cut their respective lending rates for home loans to boost housing credit during the festive season. SBI has slashed interest rates by 0.15 per cent for its home loans up to Rs 75 lakh, while ICICI Bank is offering overdraft facility along with home loan.

SBI’s home loan would be available at 9.15 per cent while women borrower will get at 9.10 per cent. The bank has also waived off all processing fees for loans during the festive season ending December 31, 2016. 

Similarly, private-sector lender ICICI Bank announced the launch of a credit facility against home loans for salaried customers. Christened ‘ICICI Bank Home Overdraft’, this offering helps a salaried customer to seek loans up to Rs 1 crore for personal needs against his or her property.Read more

S&P rules out India upgrade for next 2 yrs, govt hits back

Global ratings agency Standard & Poor’s (S&P) on Wednesday reiterated its sovereign rating and outlook on India but ruled out any upgrade for this year and the next, citing weak public finances. The government slammed S&P's statement saying there was a 'disconnect' between rating agencies' views and investor perception on India.

The US-based ratings agency maintained the lowest investment grade rating of 'BBB-' with a 'stable' outlook for India citing the country's sound external profile and improved monetary credibility. While it advocated more efforts to lower government debt to below 60 per cent of the GDP, it did not expect revenues to raise enough to meaningfully lower the deficit over the medium term. Read more

SBI clerk prelims results & main exam call letters released

SBI clerk prelims results & main exam call letters released

The SBI Clerk Results have been announced after a long wait for the prelims exam held in the month of May & JUNE.IT was part of the clerk recruitment to fill Junior associate & Junior agriculture associate posts in State bank of India.SBI had advertised to fill 17000+ clerk vacancies across various states in the month of April 2016.

The results for preliminary exams held on May 22, 28, 29 & June 4, 5 have been released now.

Normally, candidates are provided a website link to login using their registration number & password/ date of birth to check result Status will display whether the specific person has qualified qualified or not.

But this year, you cannot check SBI clerk result status online.Because there is no such link on their website.

Instead, the bank has activated the link to download call letters for main exams.Only those who clear the prelims are eligible to appear for mains.

• Click here to visit the SBI mains call letter page
• Enter your registration no & date of birth to login

Candidates who have cleared prelims will be able to see their main exam date, time & location in the call letter.

Incase you are not able to login in the above call letter page even after entering the correct registration details, you will see the below message: You have not qualified for the main examination"

Date of main exam: Click Here.

SBI PO recruitment eligibility doubts explained

All those who are preparing for Bank jobs are in a sense of excitement after the latest SBI PO recruitment notification.With the online registration links to apply for 2200 officer vacancies now open, many of you might be trying to decide whether you are eligible or not.

To help you better understand the conditions we have compiled a list of frequently asked doubts that normally comes to your mind.

Eligibility & Qualifications
Q: I am completing 20 years in May.Shall I apply?
A: No.The age limit for applicants is 21 30 yrs as on April 1, 2016.

Those who have not attained 21 years on 01.04.2016 are not eligible for this SBI PO http://recruitment.In simpler words your date of birth should be within Apr 2, 1986 & Apr 1, 1995

Q: I have scored only 50% in degree.Can I register?
A: There is no mimimum percentage required.If you have passed in degree, it is enough for you to submit http://application.So you are eligible to apply even with 50% marks. Read more.

Short-term loans to get cheaper

Come Friday, the benchmark rates are expected to be lower by 80-90 basis points (bps) for short-term credit as banks begin to price new loans on the basis of marginal cost of funds.

It will drive financially sound companies’ hunt for the best lending rate (for short-term credit) under the new regime, leading to some competition among banks.

This could also hit the issuance of commercial papers (CPs) as companies begin to avail of credit limits than to use the money market for short-term need, bank executives said.

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has prescribed the new system to improve transmission of monetary policy. TheRBI has cut key policy rate (repo rate) by 125 bps, since January 2015 to 6.75 per cent now.

Responding to the central bank’s actions, banks also reduced their benchmark lending rates (base rate) but not in same proportion. They have cut by 55-75 bps. They brought-down deposit rates by 85-100 bps in past 12 months, according to RBI data.Read More.

Why was Vijay Mallya allowed to leave India, Cong asks govt

The Congress Party on Thursday criticised the BJP-led NDA Government for not arresting liquor baron Vijay Mallya and allowing him to leave the country freely.

Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, Ghulam Nabi Azad said Mallya is not a small instrument like a needle, which cannot be seen from a far distance.

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