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27 Mar

National Insurance Company Ltd (NICL) Administrative Officers (Scale I-205 Posts) Recruitment 2017

National Insurance Company Ltd(NICL) invites online applications for the post of Administrative Officers (Generalists) Scale I for the year 2017.
There are 205 vacancies in total. National Insurance Company Ltd(NICL) is 100% owned by Government of India.

The selection will be based on Two phase (Phase I and Phase II) online exam which is scheduled to be held during June 2017 and July 2017 respectively.
You can apply online from 30th March 2017 to 20th April 2017. Check complete details below.

Name of the Organization : National Insurance Company Ltd (NICL)

Name of the Post(s) : Administrative Officers (Generalists) Scale I

Important Dates :

  • On line Registration starts from : 30th March 2017
  • Last Date for Online Registration : 20th April 2017
  • Payment of Application fees : 30th March 2017 to 20th April 2017
  • Date of Phase I Online Exam :  3rd, 4th June 2017 (Tentative)
  • Date Phase II Online Exam : 2nd July 2017 (Tentative)

Vacancy Details :

Total No. of Posts UR SC ST OBC Out of which PWD
HI OC VI
205 113 31 16 45 2 2 2

 
Application Fee :

  • SC / ST / PWD / EXS / DXS : Rs. 100/-
  • Others : Rs. 600/-

Check detailed Notification of NICL AO Recruitment 2017 from HERE


Apply Online from here
(Link will be activated from 30th March 2017)

12 Sep

IBPS RRB CWE V (Officers and Office Assistants) 2016 Notification & Best Books

IBPS has issued the notification of Common Recruitment EXAMINCATION for Recruitment of Officers (Scale-I, II & III) & Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs).
The last date to apply online is 30th September 2016.
Check out details below.

Name of the Organization : Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)

Name of the Recruitment : IBPS RRB V (Recruitment of Officers (Scale-I, II & III) and Office Assistants (Multipurpose) in Regional Rural Banks (RRBs)

Important Dates :
Starting Date of Online Registrations : 14th September 2016
Last Date for Online Registration : 30th September 2106
Download of call letters for Pre- Exam Training for Officer Scale-I : After 10.10.2016
Conduct of Pre-Exam Training for Officer Scale-I : 17th October 2016 to 22nd October 2016
Download of call letters for Pre- Exam Training for Office Assistants : After 17.10.2016
Conduct of Pre-Exam Training for Office Assistants : 24th October 2016 to 29th October 2016
Download of call letters for online examinations
Preliminary Officer Scale-I : October 2016
Office Assistants : November 2016

Online Examinations Dates :

Preliminary Officer Scale-I : 5th & 6th of November 2016
Office Assistants : 12th, 13th & 19th November 2016
Result of Online exam – Preliminary Officer Scale-I – November 2016
Office Assistant- December 2016
Download of Call letter for Online exam – Main Officer Scale-I – November 2016
Office Assistant- December 2016
Online Examination – Main Officers (I, II & III) – 11.12.2016
Office Assistant – 18.12.2016
Declaration of Result – Main (For Officers Scale I, II and III) December 2016
Download of call letters for interview (For Officers Scale I, II and III) December 2016
Conduct of interview (For Officers Scale I, II and III) January 2017
Provisional Allotment (For Officers Scale I, II and III & Office Assistants) February 2017

Application Fee :

Officer (Scale I, II & III)
Rs. 100/- for SC/ST/PWD candidates.
Rs. 600/- for all others

Office Assistant (Multipurpose)

Rs. 100/- for SC/ST/PWD/EXSM candidates.
Rs. 600/- for all others

Check out Best Books for the preparation of this exam here.

Check out complete notification here.

05 Jun

SBI Clerk Prelims 2016: Exam Analysis, Answer Key, Cutoff & Results

SBI conducted the prelims exam for the recruitment of Clerks in 2016. The overall difficulty level of the paper was easy, so we can expect high cutoff in the exam.

SBI Clerk Prelims 2016: Exam Analysis:

The online exam consisted of 3 sections i.e. Mathematics, Reasoning and English. The total time is 1 hour, so clearly Speed, Accuracy and Planning was very important.

Subject Good Attempt Time
English Language 17-21 15 min.
Reasoning Ability 24-26 20 min.
Quantitative Aptitude 17-21 25 min.
59-65 60 Minutes

Quant:

Topic No. of Questions Level
Series 5 Moderate
Quadratic Equation – –
Simplification 10 Easy
Data Interpretation

(Tabular)

 5 Easy
Miscellaneous (SI,CI, Speed &Time, Profit and Loss, Time and Work, Averages, Ages, Ratio, etc.) 15 Moderate
Total 35 Moderate

*Note: No questions came from quadratic equation.

English

Topic No. of Questions Level
Reading Comprehension

(Story on a King)

 10 Easy
Cloze Test 

(Story Based on Duck)

 5 Easy
Para jumble

(Story based)

 5 Moderate
Spelling Correction 5 Moderate
Errors 5 Easy
Total 30 Moderate

Reasoning

Topic No. of Questions Level
Inequalities 5 Easy
Coding & Decoding 3 Easy
– – –
Puzzle 

(Week Days Letter Posting)

 5 Moderate
Puzzle 

(Circular Arrangement)

 5 Moderate
Number/Alphabetical Series 3+5 Easy
Miscellaneous 

 (Direction Sense, Blood Relations , etc. )

 9 Easy

*Note: No question came from Syllogism.

SBI Clerk Prelims 2016: Cutoff & Results:

The cutoff is expected to be very high. Around 50-60 marks. The results will be announced in one week. We will update this post with more details.

12 Apr

Best Books for SBI Clerk Exam 2016 -Phase 1 & 2 – Syllabus & Selection Procedure-

SBI has released the notification for huge number of vacancies as Junior Associates in Clerical Cadre in State Bank of India in various states. It is a great opportunity for all the candidates who are trying for government jobs. There are more than 10,000 vacancies in total. Read the notification here.

Preliminary Examination will be conducted tentatively in the month of May/June 2016. Click here to apply online. The last date to apply is April 25, 2015. Age limit is 28 years as on 1.4.2016 for General candidates. Age relaxation is allowed as per government norms.

SELECTION PROCEDURE:

The selection process will consist of on-line test (preliminary & main examinations), test of official and/or local language and subject to Government of India approval, interview.

Phase-I : Preliminary Examination: Preliminary Examination consisting of Objective Tests for 100 marks will be conducted online. This test would be of 1 hour duration consisting of 3 Sections as follows:

1. English Language 30 Ques; 30 marks
2. Numerical Ability 35 ques; 35 marks
3. Reasoning Ability 35 ques; 35 marks
Total 100 questions and 100 marks. Composite time of one hour.

Candidates have to qualify in each of the three tests by securing passing marks to be decided by the Bank. Adequate number of candidates in each category as decided by the Bank (approximately 20 times the numbers of vacancies subject to availability) will be shortlisted for the Main Examination.

Phase – II: Main Examination : The structure of main examination (online objective type) would be as follows :
1. General/Financial Awareness 50 questions, 50 marks, 35 minutes
2. General English 40 questions, 40 marks, 35 minutes
3. Quantitative Aptitude 50 questions, 50 marks, 45 minutes
4. Reasoning Ability: Computer Aptitude 50 questions, 60 marks, 45 minutes

Total 190 questions and 200 marks and 2 Hours 40 minutes.
Each test will have separate timing as mentioned above.

Best Books for SBI Clerk Exam 2016:

A) English Language:

1) General English by Lucent Publications: The best book for the practice and preparation of English section. All topics are explained in English and Hindi language to give you much better understanding of topics. Plus, it is an exhaustive book which has explained even small topics in detail.

B) General Intelligence and Reasoning:

1) Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey (BSC Publication): As SBI exams involves tough level of reasoning, this is the best book that is available in the market to prepare high level reasoning. All topics are explained systematically and with complete explanation and examples.

C) Quantitative Aptitude, Data Analysis and Interpretation :

1) Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant: My personal favourite in Maths that covers all basics and shortcuts in a relative intuitive manner. Hundreds of questions are given at the end of each chapter for you to practice. In Maths section, all you need is speed and that will come with practice- lots of practice.

If this book is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

2) The Accredited Guide to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency: Some of the questions will be based on data interpretation., this is best book available in the market for Data Analysis and Interpretation.

D) General Awareness, Marketing & Computers:

1) Handbook on Computer Awareness: This Book is really useful for Recruitment Exams such as SBI clerk, IBPS PO exam, IBPS PO/RRB/Clerk, SSC, LIC AAO, Railways and entrance exams of MCA, MBA, BBA and similar courses.

If this book is not available, buy this book:

2) Guide to Banking General Awareness and Banking Aptitude Test: Great book for banking awareness section. It contains more than 1,000 questions for the preparation of Banking awareness section.

3) Marketing Aptitude / Computer Aptitude / General & Banking Awareness for RBI Exams: A Must have book that covers marketing aptitude, computer knowledge and banking awareness.

For general awareness or current affairs section, you should read newspaper daily or like our Facebook page to get current affairs daily or follow our monthly current affairs section on this website.

All the best.

For SBI Clerk 2016 interview, visit this link.

26 Jun

Best Books for IBPS PO/MT V 2015

IBPS has announced the official notification for the posts of Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee in the government banks. It is a great opportunity for aspiring candidates to start their career in banking sector as an officer. You can read the official notification and important dates of IBPS PO 2015 here.

This time IBPS has introduced Preliminary exam and Mains exam, just like SBI PO 2015. Selection process involves Preliminary exam followed by Main exam followed by Interview.

The sections and questions in the preliminary exam are:

Reasoning : 35 Questions for 35 Marks
Quantitative Aptitude : 35 Questions for 35 Marks
English : 30 Questions for 30 Marks

I believe, questions in Preliminary exam would be easy to moderate, just like SBI PO 2015 pre-exam.

Mains Exam – Paper Pattern:

1) Reasoning 50 questions, 50 marks
2) English Language – 40 questions, 40 marks
3) Quantitative Aptitude 50 questions, 50 marks
4) General Awareness (with special reference to Banking Industry) -40 questions, 40 marks
5) Computer Knowledge 20 questions, 20 marks
Total 200 questions, 200 marks

Check out the Best Books for IBPS PO 2015 Preparation:

A) English Language:

1) General English by Lucent Publications: The best book for the practice and preparation of English section. All topics are explained in English and Hindi language to give you much better understanding of topics. Plus, it is an exhaustive book which has explained even small topics in detail.

B) General Intelligence and Reasoning:

1) Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey (BSC Publication): As IBPS exams involves tough level of reasoning, this is the best book that is available in the market to prepare high level reasoning. All topics are explained systematically and with complete explanation and examples.

C) Quantitative Aptitude, Data Analysis and Interpretation :

1) Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant: My personal favourite in Maths that covers all basics and shortcuts in a relative intuitive manner. Hundreds of questions are given at the end of each chapter for you to practice. In Maths section, all you need is speed and that will come with practice- lots of practice.

If this book is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

2) The Accredited Guide to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency: Some of the questions will be based on data interpretation., this is best book available in the market for Data Analysis and Interpretation.

D) General Awareness, Marketing & Computers:

1) Handbook on Computer Awareness: This Book is really useful for Recruitment Exams such as IBPS PO exam, IBPS PO/RRB/Clerk, SSC, LIC AAO, Railways and entrance exams of MCA, MBA, BBA and similar courses.

If this book is not available, buy this book:

2) Guide to Banking General Awareness and Banking Aptitude Test: Great book for banking awareness section. It contains more than 1,000 questions for the preparation of Banking awareness section.

3) Marketing Aptitude / Computer Aptitude / General & Banking Awareness for RBI Exams: A Must have book that covers marketing aptitude, computer knowledge and banking awareness.

For general awareness or current affairs section, you should read newspaper daily or like our Facebook page to get current affairs daily or follow our monthly current affairs section on this website.

All the best.

For IBPS PO 2015 interview books, visit this link.

26 Jun

IBPS PO/MT V Notification 2015, Paper Pattern, Apply Online, Books, etc.

IBPS has released the notification for the posts of Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee in the Participating government banks. The online exam is tentatively scheduled in October 2015. There is new addition this time in the participating banks – EXIM bank.

Important Dates:

Website Link Open: 10.07.2015 to 01.08.2015
Payment of Examination Fees (Online): 10.07.2015 to 01.08.2015

Schedule of Online Test (Preliminary): .03.10.2015, 04.10.2015
10.10.2015, 11.10.2015

Declaration of Preliminary Exam Result : October 2015

Online Exam – Mains: 31.10.2015

Declaration of result : November 2015

Conduct of Interview : January 2016

Provisional Allotment : April 2016

This time IBPS has introduced same idea of Preliminary exam and Mains exam, just like SBI PO 2015.

Selection Process:

Preliminary exam followed by Main exam followed by Interview.

The sections and questions in the preliminary exam are:

Reasoning : 35 Questions for 35 Marks
Quantitative Aptitude : 35 Questions for 35 Marks
English : 30 Questions for 30 Marks

We have recently seen in SBI PO 2015 Preliminary exam that the sections were either easy to moderate and candidates have attempted sufficient number of questions. So, IBPS PO 2015 exam will also follow the same pattern.

See Also: Check out Best Books for IBPS PO/MT V 2015

Mains Exam – Paper Pattern:

1) Reasoning 50 questions, 50 marks
2) English Language – 40 questions, 40 marks
3) Quantitative Aptitude 50 questions, 50 marks
4) General Awareness (with special reference to Banking Industry) -40 questions, 40 marks
5) Computer Knowledge 20 questions, 20 marks
Total 200 questions, 200 marks

Educational Qualifications (As on 01.08.2015):

A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognised by the Govt. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.
The candidate must possess valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that he/ she is a graduate on the day he / she registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online.

Age (As on 01.07.2015):
Minimum: 20 years Maximum: 30 years.

Check out official notification and apply online here.

18 Jun

Best Books for IBPS RRB CWE IV 2015

IBPS is going to conduct the common recruitment exam for RRB(Regional Rural Banks) for recruitment of the post of Officer (Scale I , II & III ) and Office Assistant (Multipurpose). Click here to read the notification here.

Paper Pattern :

Office Scale -I & Office Assistant (Multipurpose)

Candidate can opt for English/Hindi Language
Composite Time of 2 hours

 

Office Scale -II (General Banking Officer)& Office Scale -III

Candidate can opt for English/Hindi Language
Composite Time of 2 hours

 

Office Scale -II (Specialist Officer)

Candidate can opt for English/Hindi Language
Composite Time of 2 hours and 30 minutes

Check out the Best Books for IBPS RRB CWE IV 2015 Preparation:

A) English Language:

1) General English by Lucent Publications: This is the best book for English preparation. All topics are explained in too much detail and in both English and Hindi language.

B) General Intelligence and Reasoning:

1) Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey (BSC Publication): Best book that is available in the market right now to prepare high level reasoning. All topics are explained systematically and with complete explanation and hundreds of examples.

C) Quantitative Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation :

1) Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant: My personal favourite in Maths that covers all basics and shortcuts in a relative intuitive manner. There are lots of questions in each chapter for practice also.

If book is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

2) The Accredited Guide to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency: A Must have Resource for Aspirants of CAT, MAT, XAT, IIFT, CSAT, SBI PO, Bank Clerk, SSC: Some questions will be coming from Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency also, so read out this book.

D) General Awareness, Marketing & Computers:

1) Handbook on Computer Awareness: This Book is really useful for IBPS RRB exam.

If this book is not available, buy this book:

2) Guide to Banking General Awareness and Banking Aptitude Test: Another good book for banking awareness section. It contains more than 1,000 questions for the preparation of Banking awareness section.

3) Marketing Aptitude / Computer Aptitude / General & Banking Awareness: A Must have book that covers marketing aptitude, computer knowledge and banking awareness.

For general awareness or current affairs section, you need to read newspaper daily or like our Facebook page to get current affairs daily or follow our monthly current affairs section on this website.

(E) Specialist Subject Books:

1) IBPS Specialist Officers CWE SPL: I.T. Officer Online Exam Practice Work Book:

2) IBPS Specialist Officers CWE SPL Law Officer Online Exam Practice Work Book:

3) IBPS Specialist Officers CWE SPL Marketing Officer Online Exam Practice Work Book:

4) IBPS – CWE Specialist Officers Cadre HR Officer Scale 1 Recruitment :

5) IBPS – CWE Specialist Officer 101 Speed Tests – Agriculture Officer / Marketing Officer / IT Officer:

All the best.

For interview books, visit this link.

18 Jun

IBPS RRB CWE IV Notification 2015

IBPS has released the much awaited notification of IBPS RRB CWE IV for recruitment of the post of Officer (Scale I , II & III ) and Office Assistant (Multipurpose).

See Also: Best Books for IBPS RRB CWE IV 2015

Important Dates:

Website Link Open: 08.07.2015 to 28.07.2015
Payment of Examination Fees (Online): 08.07.2015 to 28.07.2015
Schedule of Online Test (Tentative): .Likely to be held on September 2015.

Declaration of Result : October 2015

Download of call letter for interview : November 2015

Conduct of Interview : November/December 2015

Provisional Allotment : January 2016

Post Name:–

Officer Scale I, II & III
Office Assistant (Multipurpose)

A candidate can apply for the Post of Office Assistant (Multipurpose) and can also for the Post of Officer. However a candidate can apply for only one post in officer’s cadre i.e for Officer Scale-I,Scale-II or Scale-III

Age Limit : (As on 01.07.2015)

Officer Scale I : Above 18 years – Below 30 years

Officer Scale II : Above 21 years – Below 32 years

Officer Scale III : Above 21 years – Below 40 years

Office Assistant (Multipurpose): Above 18 years – Below 28 years
Age relaxation is allowed as per the government norms.

Application Fee:

1) Rs 100/- for SC/ST/PWD
2) Rs 600/- for all others

Click here to read notification and apply online.

15 Jun

Best Books for RBI Assistants Exam 2015

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a notification for the recruitment of Assistants for the year 2015. There are total 504 vacancies. You can read the notification here.

Scheme of Selection:

Selection will be through Online Examination and Interview. The Online Examination will be for 200 marks

 

Sr. No. Name of Tests (Objective) No of Questions Maximum Marks Total Time
1 Test of Reasoning 40 40 2 Hours
2 Test of English Language 40 40
3 Test of Numerical Ability 40 40
4 Test of General Awareness 40 40
5 Test of Computer Knowledge 40 40
Total 200 200

Check out best books for RBI Assistants Exam 2015:

A) English Language:

1) General English by Lucent Publications: The best book for the preparation of English section. All topics are explained in English and also, Hindi language to give you better understanding. Plus, it is an exhaustive book which has covered even small topics in detail.

B) General Intelligence and Reasoning:

1) Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey (BSC Publication): Great book that is available in the market to prepare high level reasoning. All topics are explained systematically and with complete explanation and examples.

C) Quantitative Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation :

1) Fast Track Objective Arithmetic by Arihant: My personal favourite in Maths that covers all basics and shortcuts in a relative intuitive manner. Hundreds of questions are given at the end of each chapter for you to practice.

If book is not available on Flipkart, buy it on Amazon:

2) The Accredited Guide to Data Interpretation and Data Sufficiency: A Must have Resource for Aspirants of CAT, MAT, XAT, IIFT, CSAT, SBI PO, Bank Clerk, SSC: As SBI exam is more focused on Data analysis and interpretation, this is best book available in the market for Data Analysis and Interpretation.

D) General Awareness, Marketing & Computers:

1) Handbook on Computer Awareness: This Book is really useful for Recruitment Exams such as RBI exam, SBI PO exam, IBPS PO/RRB/Clerk, SSC, LIC AAO, Railways and entrance exams of MCA, MBA, BBA and similar courses.

If this book is not available, buy this book:

2) Guide to Banking General Awareness and Banking Aptitude Test: Great book for banking awareness section. It contains more than 1,000 questions for the preparation of Banking awareness section.

3) Marketing Aptitude / Computer Aptitude / General & Banking Awareness for RBI Exams: A Must have book that covers marketing aptitude, computer knowledge and banking awareness.

All the best.

15 Jun

RBI Assistants Recruitment Notification 2015 – 504 Posts

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has issued a notification for the recruitment of Assistants for the year 2015. There are total 504 vacancies. You can apply online for this recruitment from 12th June 2015 to 3rd July 2015.

Name of the Organization : Reserve Bank of India (RBI)

Name of the Post(s) : Assistants

Total Vacancies : 504 Posts

See Also: Best Books for RBI Assistants Exam 2015

Age (as on 01.06.2015)
Between 18 and 28 years. Candidates must have been born not earlier than 02/06/1987 and not later than 01/06/1997 (both days including) are only eligible to apply.

Pay Scale:
Selected Candidates will draw a starting basic pay of ₹ 8,860/- per month (i.e. ₹ 8,040/- plus two advance increments admissible to graduates only) in the scale of ₹ 8,040 – 410 – 9270 – 500 – 11,270 – 550 – 13,470 – 650 – 15,420 – 720 – 16,140 – 990 – 20,100 (20 years) and other allowances, viz. Dearness Allowance, House Rent Allowance, City Compensatory Allowance, Transport Allowance etc., as admissible from time to time. At present, initial monthly Gross emoluments for Assistants is approximately ₹ 22546/-.

Educational Qualifications (as on 03.07.2015):
Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline with a minimum of 50% marks (pass class for SC/ST/PWD candidates) in the aggregate and the knowledge of word processing on PC.

Important Dates :
Starting Date of Online Applications : 12th June 2015
Last Date for Online Applications : 3rd July 2015
Tentative Dates of Online Exam : 1st, 8th, 9th and 16th of August 2015

Check out detailed notification of RBI Assistants Recruitment 2015 From here.