People,

We will have to close this thread because it is reaching 1000 pages and it becomes quite a resource on the system whenever it is loaded. So closing this thread and we have a new one for this season here - http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/career-discussions/50438-probationary-officers-test-aspirants-feb.html#post1900582

Sorry for the trouble but please continue on thenew thread.

Cheers and best of luck!

Rohit

I have one query relating to Bank PO.
I graduated from Delhi University in August 2008 and after that gave various exams for MBA. Though I got admissions in various MAT affiliated colleges, but my aim was to get into top B-Schools. I tried for various clerical jobs in banks and got job in State bank of patiala as clerk but did not join as the salary was very less. Presently I am working in Delhi High COurt as a clerk and earning somwhere near 15000 per month. I still do not know whether not joining State bank of patiala was a mistake or not. I desperatly wanted to join it but parents suggested that i should go for clerical job in delhi high court as pay is still respect.
I do not have any other qualifications except a computer diploma from NIIT. My tryst with PO exams is very poor as I have till date cleared only one PO exam i.e. ICICI:shocked::shocked: but i am not hopeful about gd/pi. Allahabad bank also seems out of focus as at present i am down with soar throat and bad health. I somtime feel that even if I clear entrace exam of PO, still I am at loss in comparison to other students and may not get selected as I have no additional qualification. Engineers have professional qualification and I have just graduation with 70 %. Am I losing out completely due to poor qualifications.
Really disappointed kindly guide.
Thanks in advance.

has no body time to guide and bring me out of this dilemma.

Hey all,

Does any one got SBI ASSOCIATE bank PO admit card?
One important thing to ask does SBI upload the ADMIT CARD on the site, please reply.

Thanks a lot in advance.

What documents are required to be sent for Punjab & sind bank PO exam....??
Also as the last date is near....i hv no other option but to send it thru courier....will it get rejected....someone help...

well yaar u should have send the application a couple of days back.....u cant rely on indian postal service...can u?
khair ab u can do I thing......dont kno hw much it is feasible....
u can send the courier to a frnd in mumbai ASAP...and tell him to post this letter in that post box personally...I did ths for one of my exam in recent past...its worth a try....my application was accepted on the last day...
go for it...

san.rahul99 Says

puys sorry for re-quoting my query but its urgent...pls anyone reply asap as i need to send the form right here right now...

From my experience:
If written is there then if we sent document without attested from gazated officer else we do self attested then the form is not rejected. They will check it in interview time(If they ask for attested but not specified clearly said it to attested from gazatted officer)...................

But if it is direct interview then gazatted officer attested is must(If they ask for attested)...............

manoj8224 Says

is it necessary to have 55 aggregate for SBI PO? I have secured 67% in last year BE and 55.4% aggregate in BE :splat::splat:, so does I eligible for PO exam?

its always aggregate dude...for all the semesteres/years subjects....

puys a quick query for Punjab & Sind Bank PO application...
Do we need to send an attested copy of our 10th, 12th and graduation marksheets or just normal photocopy will do...???

puys sorry for re-quoting my query but its urgent...pls anyone reply asap as i need to send the form right here right now...

is it necessary to have 55 aggregate for SBI PO? I have secured 67% in last year BE and 55.4% aggregate in BE :splat::splat:, so does I eligible for PO exam?

jaimadhav Says

Kindly someone answer this plz....

yaa absolutely......

Hey Puys,
The objective paper of Allahabad Bank P.O is 3 hrs and descriptive is 1.5 hours na???So total 4hrs 30 min na???Rite???

Kindly someone answer this plz....

puys a quick query for Punjab & Sind Bank PO application...
Do we need to send an attested copy of our 10th, 12th and graduation marksheets or just normal photocopy will do...???

I have no idea of ezfunda....so no comment on it. I know one thing without giving pratice test every day.....to crack PO is not easy......No Coaching or course is going to help.........also running behind n number of books is waste of time.....So stick to one.........And go deep into it............I know,I met and here by confirm BSC publication has produced lot of PO,Clerk..............I am fan of BSC also I know only BSC.....as it fulfill my requirements............
Friends 4-5 failure does not mean.....Ur book has pblm......It means u r lacking
practice.............Try to get Math >35/50 ; Reasoning >55/75 ; Eng: 35/50 after negative marking......................
Remeber: ONLY PRACTICE MAKES YOU PERFECT..........For Practice you need time.Donot waste your time..............Stick in any one.........and keep patience................also Now I am IT officer and hereby confirm loudly.....BSC and PD you made my life..........I Love you :)

Ravi Bhai aap to senti ho gaye yaar PD aur BSC ke liye..Indeed they are the building block study materials for success in any PO but it lot depends upon you as a person how u study and derive from it..

Can u give some examples of Current affair questions??

Pls reply..................
Thanks in advance...................

like which indian recently got Grammy award?
for which song?

what is your veiw on SRK and Shiv sana issuse?

and some GA questios like

tell me name of all fundamental rights?
J&K; have status of Special state what is that and which section of constitutionthis kind of power?

@ ravikant,
yup u r right,i also got selected as a PO in central bank of india and its just coz of PD and BSC publication.....i too love PD a lot..its more than enough for PO bt read it with full concentration and read atleast 4 months PD before appearing for ny PO xam

I have no idea of ezfunda....so no comment on it. I know one thing without giving pratice test every day.....to crack PO is not easy......No Coaching or course is going to help.........also running behind n number of books is waste of time.....So stick to one.........And go deep into it............I know,I met and here by confirm BSC publication has produced lot of PO,Clerk..............I am fan of BSC also I know only BSC.....as it fulfill my requirements............
Friends 4-5 failure does not mean.....Ur book has pblm......It means u r lacking
practice.............Try to get Math >35/50 ; Reasoning >55/75 ; Eng: 35/50 after negative marking......................
Remeber: ONLY PRACTICE MAKES YOU PERFECT..........For Practice you need time.Donot waste your time..............Stick in any one.........and keep patience................also Now I am IT officer and hereby confirm loudly.....BSC and PD you made my life..........I Love you :)

I agree with u guys....Its very easy to say that this book is not good or that book is not good...the point is select a book which best suits u....
1-2 good book will suffice....if u know something very well then why the hell u wud waste time on doing that thing again and again....
u should spend time on that thing in which u lack...u make ur quant and reasoning very good bt unable to perform in GK...then whats the point...??

u will get material of all sorts bt why dug deep into something which will fetch u less return...rather make a good strategy and work accordingly....
kam bhi padoge bt sincerely padoge toh bhi u can clear the cut offs....

Plz help .Can someone who got Allahabad bank admit card take a little pain and shortly describe the main & important points + some descriptive sample questions which are in the booklet ? I didnt got the admit card and taking printout online.

ok i gave my GD/PI on 13 Feb at Patna.there were no GD instead of GD there is CASE STUDY.they gave 3 min time to read case and after that there were open discussion on case for 5-7 min.

this is an elimination round so make sure you speak in discussion give 3-4 points.

after our discussion they took around 5 min to declare name for next round i.e P.I out of 10 students 4 of us got through.

in P.I they don't asked question on Graduation subject even no qus on ICICI bank and Banking related terms.

they asked tell me something about yourself?
about family members?
they generally asking question form CV

they asked me some current affairs questions.


so,no need to be panic just give your best.

Best of Luck for GD/PI

Can u give some examples of Current affair questions??

Pls reply..................
Thanks in advance...................

Hey Puys
I need help for GD/PI Of ICICI bank.....plz help plz share ur experiences

ok i gave my GD/PI on 13 Feb at Patna.there were no GD instead of GD there is CASE STUDY.they gave 3 min time to read case and after that there were open discussion on case for 5-7 min.

this is an elimination round so make sure you speak in discussion give 3-4 points.

after our discussion they took around 5 min to declare name for next round i.e P.I out of 10 students 4 of us got through.

in P.I they don't asked question on Graduation subject even no qus on ICICI bank and Banking related terms.

they asked tell me something about yourself?
about family members?
they generally asking question form CV

they asked me some current affairs questions.


so,no need to be panic just give your best.

Best of Luck for GD/PI

Hey Puys
I need help for GD/PI Of ICICI bank.....plz help plz share ur experiences

Regarding ICICI gd/pi experiences,search the following thread........

http://www.pagalguy.com/forum/career-discussions/50380-icici-po-may-2010-batch.html

Hope it helps...................

I have one query relating to Bank PO.
I graduated from Delhi University in August 2008 and after that gave various exams for MBA. Though I got admissions in various MAT affiliated colleges, but my aim was to get into top B-Schools. I tried for various clerical jobs in banks and got job in State bank of patiala as clerk but did not join as the salary was very less. Presently I am working in Delhi High COurt as a clerk and earning somwhere near 15000 per month. I still do not know whether not joining State bank of patiala was a mistake or not. I desperatly wanted to join it but parents suggested that i should go for clerical job in delhi high court as pay is still respect.
I do not have any other qualifications except a computer diploma from NIIT. My tryst with PO exams is very poor as I have till date cleared only one PO exam i.e. ICICI:shocked::shocked: but i am not hopeful about gd/pi. Allahabad bank also seems out of focus as at present i am down with soar throat and bad health. I somtime feel that even if I clear entrace exam of PO, still I am at loss in comparison to other students and may not get selected as I have no additional qualification. Engineers have professional qualification and I have just graduation with 70 %. Am I losing out completely due to poor qualifications.
Really disappointed kindly guide.
Thanks in advance.

I have no idea of ezfunda....so no comment on it. I know one thing without giving pratice test every day.....to crack PO is not easy......No Coaching or course is going to help.........also running behind n number of books is waste of time.....So stick to one.........And go deep into it............I know,I met and here by confirm BSC publication has produced lot of PO,Clerk..............I am fan of BSC also I know only BSC.....as it fulfill my requirements............
Friends 4-5 failure does not mean.....Ur book has pblm......It means u r lacking
practice.............Try to get Math >35/50 ; Reasoning >55/75 ; Eng: 35/50 after negative marking......................
Remeber: ONLY PRACTICE MAKES YOU PERFECT..........For Practice you need time.Donot waste your time..............Stick in any one.........and keep patience................also Now I am IT officer and hereby confirm loudly.....BSC and PD you made my life..........I Love you :)

@ ravikant,
yup u r right,i also got selected as a PO in central bank of india and its just coz of PD and BSC publication.....i too love PD a lot..its more than enough for PO bt read it with full concentration and read atleast 4 months PD before appearing for ny PO xam

Hey Puys,
The objective paper of Allahabad Bank P.O is 3 hrs and descriptive is 1.5 hours na???So total 4hrs 30 min na???Rite???

Hey Puys
I need help for GD/PI Of ICICI bank.....plz help plz share ur experiences

hey can any body tell me what is the eligibility as its not clearly mentioned in the advertisement.

my academics are as follow..

12 th 55.65%

Bachelors 66.60%

should i apply??..

they are considering both 12 th and graduate or either or???

plz reply....

I think u are talking about SBI's PO..........yes they are asking 12th & graduation both.......

So find if u have any optional subject in 12th and then calculate % if the % is >= 60 % then u r eligible.......

If not then don't dishearten as u r eligible for all bank POs (including Indian overseas - IOB ask 65% in graduation) except sbi this yr.......

hey can any body tell me what is the eligibility as its not clearly mentioned in the advertisement.

my academics are as follow..

12 th 55.65%

Bachelors 66.60%

should i apply??..

they are considering both 12 th and graduate or either or???

plz reply....

Mostly graduation is considered when it comes to eligibility criteria. If it has mentioned graduation then only graduation is considered.

hey can any body tell me what is the eligibility as its not clearly mentioned in the advertisement.

my academics are as follow..

12 th 55.65%

Bachelors 66.60%

should i apply??..

they are considering both 12 th and graduate or either or???

plz reply....

for which bank....plz specify

What documents are required to be sent for Punjab & sind bank PO exam....??
Also as the last date is near....i hv no other option but to send it thru courier....will it get rejected....someone help...

Yes your application wud be rejected.....

Now onwards,always remember...all PSBs & PSUs strictly follow guidlines they specified in their advertisements............

And most of the applicants who will clear the sbi's phase-I may face rejection due to submission of wrong info in application.....this time % calculation has changed for sbi eligibility and i have talked to some applicants and they have filled the form without knowing the % calculation criteria.......and SBI is very strict........last time they have rejected a girl for interview as her graduation's result was announced only ONE day later of specified date of eligibilty criteria.............

so take appropriate precautions..........

What documents are required to be sent for Punjab & sind bank PO exam....??
Also as the last date is near....i hv no other option but to send it thru courier....will it get rejected....someone help...

Hi Dear,


So many people have referred to BSC books here but as I've gone through BSC books last year I know that they are not sufficient to crack the exam. Here are my points:


1. An ideal book for preparation should emphasize on quality rather than quantity. My friends who have gone through EZFunda materials can suggest here that they have a good collection, variety of questions and more concepts and shortcuts compared to any other book.


2. They have uploaded a sample material for free download for anyone to look at, the first institute I've seen to take this approach.


3. These books come with online assistance, that is if you don't understand anything you can contact their faculties for doubt removal through emails and chats, which is so far a unique feature.


4. EZFunda tests are analysed deeply and they give you an overall assessment including time taken to solve each question. In this way you come to know where you are wasting your time in the exams (sometime you don't realize it yourself)


5. Last but not the least they give you a strategy lesson at the beginning of every chapter, so that you can plan for the exam beforehand. You know where to devote your time, what questions to attempt and how to complete preparation in time.


BSC and other books are favourites because they are old and endorsed by booksellers, obviously because they earn profit from these books. But it's upto you whether you want to depend on booksellers for your career decisions on take these decisions on your own by examining various options. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I've tried them myself and that's why I am advising to check this out. For those who missed the link for free download of useful materials

I have no idea of ezfunda....so no comment on it. I know one thing without giving pratice test every day.....to crack PO is not easy......No Coaching or course is going to help.........also running behind n number of books is waste of time.....So stick to one.........And go deep into it............I know,I met and here by confirm BSC publication has produced lot of PO,Clerk..............I am fan of BSC also I know only BSC.....as it fulfill my requirements............
Friends 4-5 failure does not mean.....Ur book has pblm......It means u r lacking
practice.............Try to get Math >35/50 ; Reasoning >55/75 ; Eng: 35/50 after negative marking......................
Remeber: ONLY PRACTICE MAKES YOU PERFECT..........For Practice you need time.Donot waste your time..............Stick in any one.........and keep patience................also Now I am IT officer and hereby confirm loudly.....BSC and PD you made my life..........I Love you

Hi Dear,


So many people have referred to BSC books here but as I've gone through BSC books last year I know that they are not sufficient to crack the exam. Here are my points:


1. An ideal book for preparation should emphasize on quality rather than quantity. My friends who have gone through EZFunda materials can suggest here that they have a good collection, variety of questions and more concepts and shortcuts compared to any other book.


2. They have uploaded a sample material for free download for anyone to look at, the first institute I've seen to take this approach.


3. These books come with online assistance, that is if you don't understand anything you can contact their faculties for doubt removal through emails and chats, which is so far a unique feature.


4. EZFunda tests are analysed deeply and they give you an overall assessment including time taken to solve each question. In this way you come to know where you are wasting your time in the exams (sometime you don't realize it yourself)


5. Last but not the least they give you a strategy lesson at the beginning of every chapter, so that you can plan for the exam beforehand. You know where to devote your time, what questions to attempt and how to complete preparation in time.


BSC and other books are favourites because they are old and endorsed by booksellers, obviously because they earn profit from these books. But it's upto you whether you want to depend on booksellers for your career decisions on take these decisions on your own by examining various options. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I've tried them myself and that's why I am advising to check this out. For those who missed the link for free download of useful materials

books i can recommend for quants is ..Quantitative aptitude by abhijit guha (tmh ),Quantitative aptitude for the cat by Arun sharma :the percentage concepts given in this book is very useful for po exams also you can solve most of Tyara book by just using % concept of Arun sharma ,Objective english by Hari Mohan Prasad and magical book series on reasoning by bsc publication this is more than enough for any objective test be it po or mba also do practice previous po papers 70% of quant problems do get repeated everytime.

yaar ye bsc kya ha .plz tell . thanks

Hi Dear,


So many people have referred to BSC books here but as I've gone through BSC books last year I know that they are not sufficient to crack the exam. Here are my points:


1. An ideal book for preparation should emphasize on quality rather than quantity. My friends who have gone through EZFunda materials can suggest here that they have a good collection, variety of questions and more concepts and shortcuts compared to any other book.


2. They have uploaded a sample material for free download for anyone to look at, the first institute I've seen to take this approach.


3. These books come with online assistance, that is if you don't understand anything you can contact their faculties for doubt removal through emails and chats, which is so far a unique feature.


4. EZFunda tests are analysed deeply and they give you an overall assessment including time taken to solve each question. In this way you come to know where you are wasting your time in the exams (sometime you don't realize it yourself)


5. Last but not the least they give you a strategy lesson at the beginning of every chapter, so that you can plan for the exam beforehand. You know where to devote your time, what questions to attempt and how to complete preparation in time.


BSC and other books are favourites because they are old and endorsed by booksellers, obviously because they earn profit from these books. But it's upto you whether you want to depend on booksellers for your career decisions on take these decisions on your own by examining various options. Please correct me if I'm wrong. I've tried them myself and that's why I am advising to check this out. For those who missed the link for free download of useful materials

hey can any body tell me what is the eligibility as its not clearly mentioned in the advertisement.

my academics are as follow..

12 th 55.65%

Bachelors 66.60%

should i apply??..

they are considering both 12 th and graduate or either or???

plz reply....

ICICI PO candidates
has any one received this "Occupational Personality Questionnaire:" to be filled.. those who got selected in the written exam.. thnx

u dont receive the questionnaire.........the link will be in the mail u receive which informs u abt ur GD/PI date

yes eng is only qualifiying....not only in alld bank bt in all bank po exams and ideal no of attempt to qualify the paper is 27-30 with 90% accuracy

guys
is eng only qualyfing in allhbd b po?????????????????
soin genral wht should b ideal no of attempts in eng.....??

Should we read the PD that came this month(titled march) for Allahabad exam or not?
They set the question paper much before the exam but this PD has news till end of jan.

not needed.....bt if time can hv a look at it....

Should we read the PD that came this month(titled march) for Allahabad exam or not?
They set the question paper much before the exam but this PD has news till end of jan.

wen vil d results of BANK OF INDIA po examzz come??
vich was held on 24.02.10..anybody who appeared for it frm lko??

exam was on 24.01.10 .... can expect the result in march

BSC is also offering some kind of test series at many centres.It would only make sense to appear for these tests if many people are appearing(so that we have a fair idea),and if they declare results soon enough(within a week or so before the next test) so that one can evaluate himself.

Is anybody here enrolled or has any idea about these tests?And, can we appear for single tests?

Can we send Punjab and Sind Bank PO application form thru Indian Speed Post or thru some private courier service...or is it compulsory to send it thru normal post only...
Pls reply asap puys...

no you cant as the post is to be sent to a post box so u can send via ordinary post only otherwise it will not be recieved

Can we send Punjab and Sind Bank PO application form thru Indian Speed Post or thru some private courier service...or is it compulsory to send it thru normal post only...
Pls reply asap puys...

guys
do we need to send anything(marksheet or pass certificate),along with pun n sin bank's application n dd...
plz reply asp..........

yes we need to put attested xerox copies of marksheets and pass certificates as well as certi of caste certificate in case of SC ST or OBC

for puys going to face gd/pi at icici .......can take reference from
Freshersworld.com : Group Discussion Definition, GD Tips, GD Topics
it has vast resource use it.;)

FOR SBI BANK P.O
exam date: april
i have doubt in eligibility crite. is final yer student of graduation allowed or not??

nope...


again!!!! the same qstn

wen vil d results of BANK OF INDIA po examzz come??
vich was held on 24.02.10..anybody who appeared for it frm lko??

wait till April

n count me in (I have appeared for it n I m from Lucknow)

anybody got an idea as to when pnb mains result will be out??

Kanikaz Says

Finally some respite for me as I have cleared the written of ICICI PO. Not very hopeful about GD and PI but still give it a try. All the best to others who have cleared.

congrats for you selection and be positive for gd/pi in gd do come up with 4-5 entries each different so that entire group discuss about what you have initiated remember STEP formula ie SOCIAL,TECHNOLOGICAL,ECONOMICAL AND POLITICAL you can take points from these pointers and be assured your gd would stand apart from rest ,for pi just prepare some basic question about yourself,do some research about job profile and tell icici hr people why do you want this job what specific skills do you you have which differentiate you from rest . This will surely help you

Hi All,

Has any body given SBI ASSOCIATE BANK or SBI PO exam previously?

DO they Upload the ADMIT CARD for the exam on their website?

Thanks a lot.

Guys check this thread,its awesome ............

General Awareness for Bank PO's

Hope it helps..................

HI PUYS,DOES ANYONE HAVE SBI AND SBI ASSOCIATE BANKS PO 2009 QUESTION PAPERS?IF YES,CAN U PLZ SHARE THEM


THANX IN ADVANCE

Hi I think that SBI has not conducted any PO exams in 2009. That is why there is huge vacancy this year.

;)

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hi
i did not recieved the interview call letter of OBC yet and my intrvw will be on 24th of feb...
wat will i do....please help me...
thanks

For any kind of po vacancy u hav to be a graduate....!!!

FOR SBI BANK P.O
exam date: april
i have doubt in eligibility crite. is final yer student of graduation allowed or not??

guys
do we need to send anything(marksheet or pass certificate),along with pun n sin bank's application n dd...
plz reply asp..........

plz tell me how are people preparing for group discussion and pi of ICICI. Which sources are u people using and what are the tactics u are adopting for success. This is first gd/pi and i am really nervous Plz help.
Thanks in advance.

wen vil d results of BANK OF INDIA po examzz come??
vich was held on 24.02.10..anybody who appeared for it frm lko??

thank you ghosh sir

radhikabrij Says

abhi jo rbi ki vacancies nikli hain ....vo sirf pg students k liye h ya even grads can apply??

if u talking bt research offcr post then they are for Post grad ppl....