Monthly Archives: July 2014

21 Jul

RBI Assistants Recruitment 2014 Notification, Paper Pattern & How to Prepare

RBI invites applications for 506 posts of “Assistant” in various offices of the Bank. Selection for the post will be through a country-wide competitive Online Examination and Interview.

Details about the Posts:

Assistant : 506 posts in different Offices of RBI throughout India,

Pay Scale : Rs. 8040 – 20100, Age : 18 – 28 years as on 01/07/2014,
Qualification : 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.

Application Fee : Rs. 450/- (Rs.50/- payable by SC/ ST/ PWD / Ex.SM candidates)

Important Dates:

Website Link Open: 16.07.2014 to 06.08.2014

Payment of Examination Fees: Online

16.07.2014 to 06.08.2014

At Bank Branches

18.07.2014 to 11.08.2014

Schedule of Online Test (Tentative): Varied dates around fourth week of September 2014

Scheme of Selection:

Selection will be through Online Examination and Interview. The Online Examination will be for 200 marks and is tentatively scheduled to be held in the fourth week of September 2014

1) Test of Reasoning

2) Test of English Language

3) Test of Numerical Ability

4) Test of General Awareness

5) Test of Computer Knowledge

Total time is 2 hours and 200 marks. All these sections are of 40 marks each.

See Also: Best Books for RBI Assistants Exam 2014

How to Apply : Apply Online at RBI website from 16/07/2014 to 06/08/2014.

The further detail along with a link to online submission of application is available at http://rbi.org.in/scripts/bs_viewcontent.aspx?Id=2855

21 Jul

IBPS PO/MT 4 2014 CWE Notification, Paper Pattern & Vacancies

IBPS invites applications for the recruitment of Probationary Officers/ Management Trainees posts in 21 Public Sector Banks in 2014.
Following are the 21 Public Sector Bank:
Allahabad Banks / Andhra Bank/ Bank of Baroda/ Bank of India/ Bank of Maharashtra/ Bhartiya Mahila Bank/ Canara Bank/ Central Bank of India/ Corporation Bank/ Dena Bank/ ECGC/ IDBI Bank/ Indian Bank/ Indian Overseas Bank/ Oriental Bank of Commerce/ Punjab National Bank/ Punjab & Sind Bank/ Syndicate Bank/ Union Bank of India/ United Bank of India/ UCO Bank/ Vijaya Bank.

There will be a Common Written Exam (CWE) will be given a scorecard (Like CAT exam of IIM) followed by personal interview.
Candidates shortlisted will be provisionally allotted to one of the Participating Organisations keeping in view the spirit of Govt. Guidelines on reservation policy, administrative convenience, etc. The validity for CWE PO/MT-IV will automatically expire at the close of business on 31.03.2016 with or without giving any notice.

Probationary Officer/ Management Trainee posts :
Age : 20-30 years, age relaxation as per government rules.
Qualification : Graduate in any discipline.
Application Fee : Rs.600/- (Rs.100/- SC/ST/PWD candidates)
No of Posts: 20,000+ Expected

Paper Pattern:

The Composite time is of 2 hours including following sections:

1 Reasoning 50 Marks
2 English Language 40 Marks
3 Quantitative Aptitude 50 Marks
4 General Awareness (with special reference to Banking Industry) 40 Marks
5 Computer Knowledge 20 Marks

Total 200 Marks.
The above tests except the Test of English Language will be available bilingually, i.e. English and Hindi.

See Also: Best Books for IBPS PO/MT 4 2014

Important Dates:

Online Registration 22.07.2014 – 11.08.2014
Payment of Application Fees- Online 22.07.2014 – 11.08.2014
Payment of Application Fees- Offline 24.07.2014 – 14.08.2014

Download of Call letter for Examination After 01.10.2014

Online Examination (Tentative dates)- some/ all/ additional dates as
the need arises
11.10.2014 & 12.10.2014
18.10.2014 & 19.10.2014
01.11.2014 & 02.11.2014

Declaration of result status of examination (CWE) November, 2014

Download of call letters for Interview January 2015

Conduct of Interview January 2015

Provisional Allotment April 2015

How to Apply for CWE : Candidates need to apply Online at IBS website from 22/07/2014 to 11/08/2014 only.

Please view http://ibps.in/career_pdf/CWE_PO_MT_IV_27_06_2014.pdf for all the details available and visit http://www.ibps.in to submit the application online from 22/07/2014 onwards.

13 Jul

Best Books for UPSC IAS CSAT(Prelims) & Mains Exam 2014(Civil Services)

UPSC has released the notification for the Civil Services Examination, 2014. Check out the notification here. The UPSC IAS Prelims(CSAT) would be conducted on August 24, 2014.

Before talking about the best books to prepare for UPSC Civil Services Examination, let’s talk about the paper pattern of both CSAT and Mains exam. Gone are the days when you can’t clear UPSC Civil Services Exam without coaching. Now with the help of internet and good books, it is possible to clear this exam. Though you need rigorous study at home.

The Civil Services Examination is one of the most toughest and a competitive exam in which candidates prepare very hard by studying rigorously. Check out the selection process of Civil Services Examination conducted by UPSC.

Stage 1- Preliminary Exam. This examination is also known as Civil Services Aptitude Test (CSAT). Candidates who will pass this examination will be eligible for the Civil Services Mains Examination.
CSAT has two papers – Paper 1 (General Studies & current affairs – 200 Marks). It is generally very tough.
Paper 2 (General Aptitude- 200 Marks). It is relatively easy. Both the papers are of 2 hours each and objective type. Generally, a combined score from both the papers of around 55-60% is good enough for general category candidates to qualify for the Mains Exam.

Stage 2- Civil Services Mains Examination. The candidates who clear the CSAT Exam are allowed to appear for the Mains Exam. In this examination, there are a total of 9 papers that you have to take! These papers include:
1 Essay type Indian Language Qualifying Paper [You have to select your preferred language out of 22 languages] (300 marks)
1 English Qualifying Paper (300 marks)
1 General Essay type paper [In the language medium you select] (200 marks)
2 General Studies papers (300 marks each)
4 Optional Subjects papers (300 marks each)[ 2 Optional subjects will be chosen by the candidate and each will two papers of 300 marks]
Total = 2,000 Marks

Visit www.upsc.gov.in to check out the result of Civil Services Mains Examination 2013 and interview schedule.

Stage 3– Interview(In the medium you opt for) and Personality test. (300 Marks)

Read the complete details about UPSC Civil Services Exam.

Best Books for UPSC CSAT(Prelims) Exam:

1) General Studies Manual Paper – 1 by Arihant(Manohar Pandey): The best book available in the market to prepare for CSAT Paper 1(General Studies). For current affairs part, you need to constantly follow The Hindu newspaper and also follow our Facebook page to get regular updates about current affairs.

2) Cracking the CSAT Paper – 2 : Civil Services Aptitude Test: Another great book by Arihant. You can also get Lucent’s General English book and Arihant Fast Track Mathematics for more command on various topics of Maths and English.

Best Books for UPSC Mains Exam:

1) The Indian Economy : For UPSC and State Civil Services Preliminary and Main Examinations:

2) Indian Polity:

We will update this section with more good books. Keep visiting here.

13 Jul

Download SBI Clerk 2014 Call Letter

State Bank of India is going to conduct the online objective exam for the recruitment of 5092 clerks in SBI. It’s a great opportunity for lacs of candidates who are looking to have a fruitful career in State Bank of India, India’s largest bank.

Now, SBI has activated the link to download call letter/Admit Card.

Click here to download SBI Clerk 2014 Call Letter.

See Also: SBI Clerk 2014 Notification, Paper Pattern & Apply Online(5092 Vacancies)

Best Books for SBI Clerk 2014 (Assistants)

SBI Clerk 2014 – Solved Sample Papers & Previous Years’ Question Papers 2012 (PDF Downlaod)

06 Jul

Descriptive Topics asked in SBI PO 2014 Exam

Descriptive Topics asked in SBI PO on 14th, 15th June & 27th, 28th and 29th June
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Letter writing –

1.A letter to Complaint Letter : Being a customer of a so and so
bank, you have to write a complaint letter to the Bank Manager
about the negligence / irresponsibility of the employees
2.Letter to Editor : About tampering the currency notes by
punching pins to it.
3.An Informal Letter about telling your friend about the
advantages of PPF account and suggesting him to open a PPF
account.
4.You are withdrawing money from ATM but the ATM turn out to
be malfunctioned. So, money didn’t come out but deducted
from account. Write a letter to bank manger for refund.
5.Letter to regional manager for change in bank timing as it is
inconvenient for customers.
6.A Letter to Superintendent of Police raising the concern over
the increased cases of theft near ATM.
7.A letter to bank for applying educational loan providing all
particulars.
8.A letter to friend for encouraging and wishing him for civil
service examination which he is writing for the third time.
9.A letter to editor for publishing some articles on stress
management since these are exam season.
10.A letter to bank manager about the bad habit of stapling
currency notes
11.A letter to friend to aware him about the importance and benefit
of PPF account
12.A letter to the Bank Manager for the rude behavior of one of the
employee.
13.A letter to the Manager of the Bank for the Overdraft Facility
which you stopped long ago with the bank.
14.Write a letter to the K/S for giving you consignment glassware
in which one of the consignment was damaged and asked forthe compensation to the K/S Company.
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Essay Writing –

1.How Education for economics can be put into college?
2.Is election commission right in banning election symbols
during casting of votes?
3.Roll of uneducated people in Indian Economy
4.Is generation gap a myth?
5.Enslavement of man by technology.
6.Is presidential form of government is suitable for India?
7.Those who saved More Taxed More. Justify
8.The Viability of Presidential Form Of Govt In India.
9.Benefits of Mutual fund investments
10.United Nation Organizations contribution towards the recent
turmoil’s in Ukraine
11.India’s Place in research paper survey
12.Suggestions to alleviate unemployment problem.
13.Role of newspapers in influencing society or youth
14.Contribution of unskilled labour in indian economy
15.How can education on economy are indulged in the college
study?
16.Future of Banking Industry

Precis Writing –

1.Economy
2.Inflation
3.Devaluation of money
4.Investment Banker
5.Role of a good banker.
6.A Precis emphasized on temperature, precipitation and how it
affects primary industries and economy
7.Banking system in India
Paragraph Writing –
1.Should betting be legalised in India?
2.The outdoor games in schools are mandatory or not
3.Downside of education loan
4.Types of Banks and RBI policies.
5.The addictive influence of Online gaming
6.Slate boards to papers, fountain pen to ball point pen, whats
next?
7.The unpredictable human life.
8.Downside of education loan
9.A stitch in time saves nine.
10.Dignity of Labour.
11.Travel as education
12.Peaceful use of Atomic Power
13.Evaluation of Money causes Inflation
14.Labour is Key for Success

Descriptive Topics asked in SBI PO on 27th, 28th and 29th June

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Letter writing –

• Write a letter to a friend who has got scholarship to study in abroad but is not willing to go as he is a single child of his parents.
• Write a letter to the Airlines Authority that you have left your cabin bag yesterday in the flight.
• You completed B.com (Banking & Insurance). Write an unsolicited letter to bank manager for the job.
• Write a letter to a friend advising him/her not to loose hope after failure in university exam.
• Letter to the Editor about Air Pollution and giving some suggestions
• Write a letter to a letter to client as Manager to help him close his savings account.
• Write a letter to the newspaper regarding loan easiness
• Write a letter to the bank manger reporting him about missing of debit card
• Write a letter to your friend telling him to don’t lose heart but hope for better future from her vast experience from life
• Write a letter to your friend suggesting him to visit the Capital’s Museum. Also, give importance of the visit.
• Write a letter to the higher authority of your bank to give promotion on the basis of your efficiency and loyalty as you have given 24 years of service to the bank

Essay Writing

• Transformation caused on workplace by information technology In past two decades
• Use of animals in scientific research
• Economic importance of tourism
• Will India ever be a developed country?
• Women Empowerment
• Banking Risk and Management
• Delink of commodities to drop price hike in share market
• Setting personal financial goal early in life
• Women’s Safety – It is our responsibility
• Village vs Town
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Precis Writing
• Good and Bad Economists
• Impact of Micro Finance on Poverty
• Capital Market
• Value of Money
• Value of time in financial world
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Paragraph Writing –

• Steroids as lifesavers
• My last wish
• Qualities of good marketing personnel
• Even if you lose, you keep the lesson
• Courtesy as an asset for Human Relation
• Importance of morning walk
• Stocks and Bonds in Share Market
• Art of Negotiation and it’s Importance
• About Distinct Education in on-line vs Conventional University Educations
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06 Jul

Classical Dances In India(Imp. for SSC, IBPS, RBI, SBI, UPSC, PSU Exams)

Check out the list of Classical Dances In India which are Important for SSC, IBPS, RBI, SBI, UPSC, PSU Exams:

Bharat Natyam – Tamil Nadu
Bihu -Assam
Bhangra -Punjab
Chhau -Bihar, Orissa, W. Bengal and Jharkhand
Garhwali -Uttaranchal
Garba- Gujarat
Hattari -Karnataka
Kathak -North India
Kathakali -Kerala
Kutchipudi -Andhra Pradesh
Khantumm -Mizoram
Karma Madhya -Pradesh
Laho -Meghalaya
Mohiniattam -Kerala
Mando -Goa
Manipuri -Manipur
Nati -Himachal Pradesh
Nat-Natin -Bihar
Odissi -Orissa
Rauf -Jammu & Kashmir
Yakshagan -Karnataka

Folk Dances in India and Tribal Dances in India :

Maharashtra– Kathakeertan, Lezin, Dandaniya, Tamasha, Gafa, Dahikala, Lovani, Mauni, Dasavtar.

Karnataka– Huttari, Suggi Kunitha, YakashaganaKerala Kaikottikali, Kaliyattam, Tappatikkali

Tamil Nadu– Kolattam, Pinnal Kolattam, Kummi, Kavadi, Karagam

Andhra Pradesh Ghanta Mardala, Veedhi Natakam, Burrakatha

Orissa- Ghumara Sanchar, Chadya Dandanata, Chhau

West Bengal- Kathi, Chhau, Baul, Kirtan, Jatra, Lama

Assam– Bihu, Khel Gopal, Rash Lila, Tabal Chongli, Canoe

Punjab- Giddha (women), Bhangra (men)J & K Rauf, Hikat

Himachal Pradesh- Jhora, Jhali, Dangli, Mahasu, Jadda, Jhainta, Chharhi

Haryana- Jhumar, Ras Leela, Phag dance, Daph, Dhamal, Loor, Gugga, Khoria, Gagor

Gujarat- Garba, Dandiya Rass, Tippani, Gomph

Rajasthan- Ginad, Chakri, Gangore, Terahtaal, Khayal, Jhulan Leela, Jhuma, Suisini

Bihar- Jata Jatin, Jadur, Chhau, Kathaputli, Bakho, Jhijhiya, Samochakwa, Karma, Jatra, Natna

Uttar Pradesh- Nautanki, Thora, Chappeli, Raslila, Kajri.

Famous Dancers:

Bharatnatyam– Bala Saraswati, C. V. Chandrasekhar, Leela Samson, Mrinalini Sarabhai, Padma Subramanyam, Rukmini Devi, Sanyukta Panigrahi, Sonal Mansingh, Yamini Krishnamurti

Kathak– Bharti Gupta, Birju Maharaj, Damayanti Joshi, Durga Das, Gopi Krishna, Kumudini Lakhia, Sambhu Maharaj, Sitara Devi

Kuchipudi– Josyula Seetharamaiah, Vempathi Chinna Sthyam

Manipuri Guru Bipin Sinha, Jhaveri Sisters, Nayana Jhaveri, Nirmala Mehta, Savita Mehta Debaprasad Das, Dhirendra Nath Pattnaik, Indrani Rahman, Kelucharan Mahapatra, Priyambaba Mohanty, Sonal Mansingh

Instrumentalists:

Sarod– Ali Akbar Khan, Allaudin Khan, Amjad Ali Khan, Buddhadev Dasgupta, Bahadur Khan, Sharan Rani, Zarin S. Sharma

Tabla– Alla Rakha Khan, Kishan Maharaj, Nikhil Ghosh, Zakir Hussain

Violin– Baluswamy Dikshitar, Gajanan Rao Joshi, Lalgudi G. Jayaraman, M. S. Gopala krishnan, Mysore T. Chowdiah, T. N. Krishnan

Shehnai– Bismillah Khan

Sitar– Nikhil Banerjee, Ravi Shankar, Vilayat Khan, Hara Shankar Bhattacharya

Flute– Hari Prasad Chaurasia, Pannalal Ghose, T. R. Mahalingam

Veena– K. R. Kumaraswamy lyer, Doraiswami lyengar

Vocalists:

Hindustani– Shubha Mudgal, Bheemsen Joshi, Madhup Mudgal, Mukul Shivputra, Pandit Jasraj, Parveen Sultana, Naina Devi, Girija Devi, Ustad Ghulam Mustafa Khan, Gangubai Hangal, Krishna Hangal, V. Rajput, Kumar Gandharva, Faiyyaz Khan, Mallikarjun Mansur, Kishori Amonkar, Ustad Rashid Khan.

Carnatic– M. S. Subbalakshmi, Balamuralikrishna,

Bombay– Jaishree, H. K. Raghavendra, H. K. Venkataram, Sitarajam, Mani Krishnaswamy, Akhil Krishnan, M. L. Vasanthakumari, M. D. Ramanathan, G. N. Balasubramaniam

Thumri– Ustad Bade Ghulam Ali Khan, Ustad Mazhar Ali Khan, Ustad Zawad Ali Khan, Rita Ganguli, Poornima Chaudhary, Shanti Heerananda, Naina Devi

Quwwali– Ghulam Hasan Niyazi, Sultan Niyazi, Ghulam Farid Nizami, Chand Nizami, Iqbal Hussain Khan Bandanawaji, Aslam Sabari

Dhrupad– Ustad Rahim Fahimuddin Dagar, Zahiruddin Dagar, Waslfuddin Dagar, Bundecha Bandhu, Uday Bhawalkar, Pt. Abhay Narayan Mallick, Pt. Ritwik Sanyal

All the best.

06 Jul

SSC CGL 2013 Re-Exam July 20, 2014 – Download Admit Cards(All Regions)

SSC is going to conduct the CGL 2013 re-exam in other than 7 cities on July 20, 2014 after it has been decided to completely scrapped the SSC CGL 2013 examination(Both pre and mains) due to court decision and will conduct the re-examination all over India. It has already conducted the SSC CGL 2013 Tier 1 re-exam in 7 cities but yet to conduct in rest of the cities.

You can read the complete court decision here.

For some regions, the admit cards is available to download. For other regions, it will be available within 2-3 days.

The admit cards/Hall tickets for the CGL Tier 2 exam would be available to download after September 10, 2013 on the following regional websites of SSC.

For North Region, New Delhi – Click here.
For East Region, Kolkata – Click here.
For Central region, Allahabad – Click here.
For South region, Chennai – Click here.
For West region, Mumbai – Click here.
For North-West region, Chandigarh – Click here.
For North-East region, Guhawati – Click here.
For Karnataka region, Bangalore – click here.
For MP region, Raipur – click here.

See Also: Best Books for SSC CGL 2014 (Tier 1 & Tier 2) – All Subjects