What is the selection procedure for recruitment as Probationary Officer in Allahabad Bank?

A: The selection process will comprise Written Test and Interview.

A) Written Test:

(i)  The written test will comprise Objective Tests on

(a) Test of Reasoning Ability

(b) Quantitative Aptitude

(c) General Awareness with special reference to Banking Industry

(d) Computer Knowledge

(e) English Language

(ii) The passing marks in each of the tests will be decided by the Bank on the basis of the performance of all the competing candidates taken together in each test to a minimum required level. Candidates have to pass in each of the Objective test separately. Candidates are also required to score a minimum 40% cut-off (35% for SC/ST/OBC) marks in aggregate to be considered for being called for interview. Bank reserves the right to vary cut-off marks.

(iii) There will be separate cut-off marks for reserved category candidates with relaxed standards.

(iv) Other details regarding the written test will be given in the ‘Information Booklet’ which will be available in the Bank’s website along with the Call Letter for the Written Test.

(B) Interview: Depending upon the number of vacancies only a certain number of candidates from among those who qualify by ranking sufficiently high in merit on the basis of aggregate marks in the written test will be called for the interview. The candidate has to secure minimum passing marks in the interview.

(C) Final selection will be made on the basis of aggregate marks obtained by the candidates in the written test & Interview taken together and will be strictly according to the descending order of merit.

Merely satisfying the eligibility norms does not entitle a candidate to be called for written test / Interview. The Bank also reserves the right to shortlist candidates to be considered for interview on the basis of qualification, work experience, age or any other suitable criteria. The Bank reserves the right to alter, modify or change any of the other terms and conditions spelt out in this advertisement, including selection criteria for passing/method and procedure for selection.

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