Exam dates: Preliminary Exam on August 22 & 23, 2026 | Main Exam on October 4, 2026.
Last date of application: Expected in July 2026 (Notification expected around June/July 2026).
Exam pattern: Three distinct stages.
Prelims: Objective online test (English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning Ability) with sectional timings.
Mains: Objective test evaluating Data Analysis, Reasoning, Economy/Banking Awareness, and English, plus a descriptive writing test (Essay & Letter).
Interview: Face-to-face personality and communication assessment.
Qualifying jobs: Appoints as a Probationary Officer / Management Trainee (PO/MT) across 11 participating public sector banks (e.g., Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Punjab National Bank).
Eligibility criteria: A Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Age must be between 20 and 30 years, with standard government relaxations for reserved categories.
Job Profile: Customer servicing, supervising clerical work, processing loans, managing branch cash balances, and promoting banking products.
Remuneration (Pay): Initial basic pay of Rs 36,000 per month (under the 11th Bipartite Settlement), with total gross monthly emoluments ranging between Rs 52,000 and Rs 57,000 depending on the place of posting (includes DA, HRA, and medical allowances).
Training: 1–2 weeks of pre-examination training for select categories, followed by a mandatory 2-year probationary period featuring on-the-job training at allotted bank branches or specialised training colleges.
