Which course should I pursue to make career in Banking sector?

Hi Ashish, You can opt for B.Com as a graduation degree and start preparing for bank PO exams. You can take up public sector/ regional sector banks to build a career in banking domains. Recruitment for this position in conducted by IBPS. The recruitment process of public sector banks includes competitive examination followed by an interview. Probationary officer is the entry level position in the officer cadre in banking industry. 19 banks including Bank of Baroda, Andhra Bank, Canara Bank and Allahabad Bank recruit probationary clerks, probationary officers and specialist officer. Banking Recruitment Examinations Public sector banks conduct two major examinations for recruiting Officers and Clerical Staff. These examinations are called: 1. Bank Probationary Officers (P O) Exams 2. Bank Clerks or Probationary Clerks Exams The eligibility criteria to take Bank exams: Nationality: India 1. Public/ Regional Rural Sector Banks: PO - A degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Clerical - A degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. 2. SBI and SBI Associate Banks: PO - A degree in any discipline from a recognized University or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Clerical - Minimum 12th Standard (10 + 2) or equivalent qualification thereof with a minimum of 60% marks. Career progression of Officers in Public Sector Banks: Junior Management Grade – Scale I: Officer Middle Management Grade – Scale II: Manager Middle Management Grade – Scale III: Senior Manager Senior Management Grade – Scale IV: Chief Manager Senior Management Grade Scale V: Assistant General Manager Top Management Grade Scale VI: Deputy General Manager Top Management Grade Scale VII: General Manager You can go with Chartered Accountancy or can have M Com degree along with your job. CS and CWA etc. are other options depending upon your proficiency. Furthermore, you can clear NET right after M Com and can be a research fellow. Found this useful? Click on thumbs up or mark it as best.

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