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==Eligibility==
==Eligibility==


The eligibility conditions to apply for these common examinations have reportedly been changed recently as per the approval of Government of India.<ref>[http://www.bankexamsindia.com/2012/11/ibps-bank-exams-2013-eligibility.html/ Govt approves changes for IBPS CWE process]</ref> The minimum age for someone looking to apply for PO & clerical exams is 20 years and the maximum age is 30.While the minimum educational qualification is a degree from recognized university.
The eligibility conditions to apply for these common examinations have reportedly been changed recently as per the approval of Government of India.<ref>[http://www.bankexamsindia.com/2012/11/ibps-bank-exams-2013-eligibility.html/ Govt approves changes for IBPS CWE process]</ref> The minimum age for someone looking to apply for PO & clerical exams is 20 years and the maximum age is 30.While the minimum educational qualification is a degree from recognized university. At the time of initial IBPS PO 3 notification, maximum age criteria was changed to 28 years. However following massive complaints, IBPS decided to revert the age criteria back to 30 years. <ref>[http://bankersambition.blogspot.in/2013/07/ibps-reverts-back-eligibility-norms-for.html IBPS Reverts Back The Age Criteria]</ref>


Additionally, applicants to the Specialist cadre are required to have a professional qualification <ref>[http://www.ibpsexam.org/ibps-cwe-eligibility-am-i-eligible-for-exam/ IBPS qualification]</ref> in Law, Accounting, Agriculture, IT or management sector. A certificate in computer operations or knowledge in computers has also been mandatory for posts other than specialist officers.
Additionally, applicants to the Specialist cadre are required to have a professional qualification <ref>[http://www.ibpsexam.org/ibps-cwe-eligibility-am-i-eligible-for-exam/ IBPS qualification]</ref> in Law, Accounting, Agriculture, IT or management sector. A certificate in computer operations or knowledge in computers has also been mandatory for posts other than specialist officers.
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==Common Written Examination (CWE)==
==Common Written Examination (CWE)==


The CWE syllabus<ref>[http://bankersambition.blogspot.in/search/label/Syllabus IBPS Syllabus]</ref> and general instructions on filling IBPS online application will be provided in the exam notification. Each candidate will be intimated with the date and venue of the exam via a call letter, that will be available for download a few days after they register at the IBPS website. IBPS CWE is an objective type exam with negative marking for false answers. Initially, the exams were organized in the offline mode but in 2012 IBPS moved to an internet-based examination process. As per the official report approximately 141 lakhs candidates were registered with IBPS in 2011-12 out of which 97 lakhs were tested during the same period.<ref>[http://www.ibpsexam.org/ibps-online-examination/ IBPS Online Exam Details]</ref>
The CWE syllabus and general instructions on filling IBPS online application will be provided in the exam notification. Each candidate will be intimated with the date and venue of the exam via a call letter, that will be available for download a few days after they register at the IBPS website. IBPS CWE is an objective type exam with negative marking for false answers. Initially, the exams were organized in the offline mode but in 2012 IBPS moved to an internet-based examination process. As per the official report approximately 141 lakhs candidates were registered with IBPS in 2011-12 out of which 97 lakhs were tested during the same period.<ref>[http://www.ibpsexam.org/ibps-online-examination/ IBPS Online Exam Details]</ref>


===Exam Controversy, Writ Petition Filed ===
===Exam Controversy, Writ Petition Filed ===
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==Common Interview==
==Common Interview==


In 2012, IBPS announced that the participating banks would no longer conduct separate interviews for successful candidates after the CWE. Instead, IBPS itself will arrange a common interview (CI) <ref>[http://www.ibps.in/career_pdf/Common_Interview_Notification.pdf IBPS Common Interview Notification]</ref> for them at different locations and will prepare a final merit list which will be used to recruit them directly to the banking positions reported during the validity of their score card.
In 2012, IBPS announced that the participating banks would no longer conduct separate interviews for successful candidates those who have appeared in the CWE. Instead of that, IBPS itself will arrange a common interview (CI) <ref>[http://www.ibps.in/career_pdf/Common_Interview_Notification.pdf IBPS Common Interview Notification]</ref> for them at different locations and will prepare a final merit list which will be used to recruit them directly to the banking positions reported during the validity of their score card. That simply means that IBPS now reserves the complete control over recruiting and placing professionals to almost all public sector banks in India.
this is correct in case of 2014-15 clerical exam also


== Criticism ==
== Allegations ==
In 2013 IBPS is supposed to conduct the CWE specialist officer exam which is scheduled to be held on 17 March 2013. But the conducting board have shown high degree of callousness by mismanaging the exam center allocation. Most of all the candidates were not given the center of their choice and are to travel around 500+ kilometers for appearing the exam. This is a hard monopoly system incorporated by IBPS management of changing the preferred center without the consent of candidates which is definitely going to increase the resentment across the country. The members at IBPS board have also stepped up one level further by ignoring the problems of the candidates.
The institute has been criticised for forcing applicants to travel very far in order to take the CWE.

In December 2013, a large group of applicants who has passed the exam claimed that 30,000 of them were still waiting to be allocated a job, nine months after the exam.<ref>[http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/industry-and-economy/banking/bank-job-aspirants-to-protest-against-delay-in-hiring/article5470773.ece]</ref>
Even its allocation of exam centers for clerical posts also very far from cities(about 50KM). As online exams needs lot of dedicated computer systems and city facilities are costly,ibps allocates remote location engineering colleges as exam centers. These location accessibility is a grave concern for many applicants,especially lady candidates. Also many used to stay out from the exams,even after applying and paying necessary fees as travel from district headquarter takes 2-3 hrs.



<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.complaintboard.in/complaints-reviews/ibps-l146040.html |title=Ibps Complaints |publisher=Complaintboard.in |date= |accessdate=2013-04-15}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.grahakseva.com/topic/ibps |title=IBPS complaints |publisher=Grahakseva.com |date= |accessdate=2013-04-15}}</ref>
<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.consumercomplaints.in/?search=ibps |title=ibps Consumer Complaints, Reviews and Information |publisher=Consumercomplaints.in |date= |accessdate=2013-04-15}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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[http://www.bankibps.com '''IBPS CWE Preparation and Study Materials''']



== External links ==
== External links ==

Revision as of 11:10, 27 January 2014

Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS)[1] is an autonomous agency in India, which started its operation in 1975 as Personnel Selection Services (PSS). In 1984, IBPS became an independent entity at the behest of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Public Sector Banks. IBPS is envisioned as self-governed academic and research oriented Institute, with a mission of enhancing human-resource development through personnel assessment. In 2011, IBPS announced a common written examination (CWE) for the selection Officers and Clerks in Indian banks. IBPS CWE is now mandatory for anyone who seeks an employment in 20 public sector and Regional Rural banks. IBPS periodically accepts the exam applications from the candidates at their website www.ibps.in, and the exams are organized at various locations in the country either in online or offline mode.

Governing Board

The Governing Board consists of nominees from Reserve Bank of India, Ministry of Finance Government of India, National Institute of Bank Management, representatives of Public Sector Banks, Insurance sector and academics. The matters related to policy and affairs of the Institute are vested in the Governing Board.

Exams for different cadres [2]

  • CWE PO/MT for the position of Probationary Officer or Management Trainee.
  • CWE Clerk for Clerical positions.
  • Specialist Officer for specialist officer positions.
  • RRB officer. For the selection of officers & office assistants to Regional Rural Banks (RRBs) governed by NABARD.

Though the common exams were conducted once every six months, it is no more in practice.As per latest modifications [3] PO & Clerk will be conducted by IBPS once a year.

Eligibility

The eligibility conditions to apply for these common examinations have reportedly been changed recently as per the approval of Government of India.[4] The minimum age for someone looking to apply for PO & clerical exams is 20 years and the maximum age is 30.While the minimum educational qualification is a degree from recognized university. At the time of initial IBPS PO 3 notification, maximum age criteria was changed to 28 years. However following massive complaints, IBPS decided to revert the age criteria back to 30 years. [5]

Additionally, applicants to the Specialist cadre are required to have a professional qualification [6] in Law, Accounting, Agriculture, IT or management sector. A certificate in computer operations or knowledge in computers has also been mandatory for posts other than specialist officers.

Common Written Examination (CWE)

The CWE syllabus and general instructions on filling IBPS online application will be provided in the exam notification. Each candidate will be intimated with the date and venue of the exam via a call letter, that will be available for download a few days after they register at the IBPS website. IBPS CWE is an objective type exam with negative marking for false answers. Initially, the exams were organized in the offline mode but in 2012 IBPS moved to an internet-based examination process. As per the official report approximately 141 lakhs candidates were registered with IBPS in 2011-12 out of which 97 lakhs were tested during the same period.[7]

Exam Controversy, Writ Petition Filed

A Writ Petition no. 18099/2013 has been filed in Kerala High Court by successful candidates of the IBPS's 2012 examination who are still jobless with a waiting list of 20,000 persons while the IBPS 2013 exam is being conducted which will bring in a fresh flood of candidates. It claims IBPS has illegally converted itself into a monopoly for recruitment for clerks and probationary officers into public sector banks and is only interested in conducting exams but not in generating employment candidates who clear its tests.[8]

Results

IBPS CWE results are published online at their official website. All candidates who appear for the CWE will be able to check their status once the results are out. IBPS applies a cut-off method to determine the final score known as the TWSS

(Total Weighted Standardized Scores). Although scorecards were issued to candidates who secured the minimum TWSS, IBPS has discontinued that practice during mid-2012.Qualified candidates can directly see their scores online and wait for common interviews to take place.

TWSS is calculated by linear transformation method. In this method firstly z-score is determined from actual mean score and standard deviation of all candidates and then t-score is calculated by taking mean = 25 and standard deviation = 5 as mentioned in IBPS notification.[9]

Common Interview

In 2012, IBPS announced that the participating banks would no longer conduct separate interviews for successful candidates those who have appeared in the CWE. Instead of that, IBPS itself will arrange a common interview (CI) [10] for them at different locations and will prepare a final merit list which will be used to recruit them directly to the banking positions reported during the validity of their score card. That simply means that IBPS now reserves the complete control over recruiting and placing professionals to almost all public sector banks in India. this is correct in case of 2014-15 clerical exam also

Allegations

In 2013 IBPS is supposed to conduct the CWE specialist officer exam which is scheduled to be held on 17 March 2013. But the conducting board have shown high degree of callousness by mismanaging the exam center allocation. Most of all the candidates were not given the center of their choice and are to travel around 500+ kilometers for appearing the exam. This is a hard monopoly system incorporated by IBPS management of changing the preferred center without the consent of candidates which is definitely going to increase the resentment across the country. The members at IBPS board have also stepped up one level further by ignoring the problems of the candidates.

Even its allocation of exam centers for clerical posts also very far from cities(about 50KM). As online exams needs lot of dedicated computer systems and city facilities are costly,ibps allocates remote location engineering colleges as exam centers. These location accessibility is a grave concern for many applicants,especially lady candidates. Also many used to stay out from the exams,even after applying and paying necessary fees as travel from district headquarter takes 2-3 hrs.


[11] [12] [13]

References

  1. ^ :: Welcome to IBPS ::
  2. ^ Indian Bank exams and their details
  3. ^ Common bank exam becomes a yearly event
  4. ^ Govt approves changes for IBPS CWE process
  5. ^ IBPS Reverts Back The Age Criteria
  6. ^ IBPS qualification
  7. ^ IBPS Online Exam Details
  8. ^ Writ Petition filed against Institute Of Banking Personnel Selection IBPS
  9. ^ Calculation Of TWSS - BankExamstoday.com
  10. ^ IBPS Common Interview Notification
  11. ^ "Ibps Complaints". Complaintboard.in. Retrieved 2013-04-15.
  12. ^ "IBPS complaints". Grahakseva.com. Retrieved 2013-04-15.
  13. ^ "ibps Consumer Complaints, Reviews and Information". Consumercomplaints.in. Retrieved 2013-04-15.

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