Upcoming Bank Exams 2024, List of All Banking Jobs

Upcoming Bank Exams 2023: India being one of the fastest-growing economies in the world has two pillars that are the banking & finance industry which lead to its development. Multiple bank exams are held throughout the year for recruiting personnel for different posts in the banks. 21 public sector banking institutions, recruit staff for RBI, IBPS & SBI bank exams for the posts of officers & clerks annually.

In this Article, We have discussed Upcoming Bank Recruitment 2023, Job salary, Preparation, respective syllabus, and many more. We have also provided an official PDF for the official Bank Exam Notification and more.

Upcoming Bank Exams 2024

The three significant posts for which recruitment is held in the banking sector: Bank PO (Probationary Officer), Bank Clerk/ Assistant (Clerical cadre), and Bank SO (Specialist Officer)Aspirants appearing for Bank Exams like RBI Grade B, SBI PO, SBI Clerk, SBI SO, IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS RRB, etc. wish to get recruited in one of the posts as mentioned above in the banking sector, every year in India.

Let’s take a closer look at upcoming banking exams and Jobs.

Bank Exams 2023

Aspirants who wish to have a reputed bank job in 2023 in a public sector bank, must go through the full list of ongoing & upcoming bank exams in 2023. They must have an idea of the detailed information of the top bank exams conducted by IBPS, SBI & RBI such as IBPS PO/Clerk/SO/RRB, SBI PO/Clerk/SO & RBI Assistant/Grade B Officer & State Cooperative Banks. Given below is the list of the complete Bank Exam Notification details that are to be held in 2023

Upcoming Bank Exams In 2023

The following is the list of Upcoming Banking Exams in 2023:

Name of Upcoming Bank Exams	Online Registration Dates	Bank Exam Dates	Bank Exam Notification
1. State Bank of India (SBI) PO 2023-24	7th to 27th September 2023	Prelims – 1st, 4th & 6th November 2023 Mains – December 2023/January 2024	SBI PO Notification 2023 PDF
2. SBI Clerk Exam 2023	To be announced soon	Prelims- To be notified Mains- To be notified	Refer to the SBI PO Notification PDF 2022
3. SBI Specialist Officer (SO) 2023	16th September 2023 to 21st October 2023	December 2023/January 2024	Refer to the SBI PO Notification 2023
4. SBI Apprentice 2023	1st to 21st September 2023	November 2023	SBI Apprentice Notification 2023 PDF
5. Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) RRB Officer 2023	1st to 28th June 2023	Preliminary Examination-5th, 6th, 12th, 13th, & 19th August 2023 Single Examination – 10th September 2023 Main Examination: PO- 10th September 2023 Office Assistant Mains- 16th September 2023	IBPS RRB Officer Notification 2023 PDF
6. IBPS PO 2023	1st to 28th August 2023	Prelims – 23rd, 30th September & 1st October 2023 Mains- 5th November 2023	Refer to the IBPS PO Notification PDF 2023
7. IBPS Clerk 2023	1st to 21st July 2023	Prelims- 26th, 27th August, 02nd September 2023 Mains- 7th October 2023	Refer to the IBPS Clerk Notification PDF 2023
8. IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) 2023	1st to 28th August 2023	Prelims- December 2023 Mains- 28th January 2024	Refer to the IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) Notification 2023
9. Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Assistant 2023	13th September 2023 to 4th October 2023	Prelims- 18th, 19th November 2023 Mains- December 2023	Refer to the RBI Assistant Notification 2023
10. RBI Grade B 2023	9th to 16th May 2023	RBI Grade B Phase-I Exam- 9th & 16th July 2023 RBI Grade B Phase-II Exam 2023 30th July, 2nd September, 19th August 2023	RBI Grade B Notification 2023 PDF
11. Industrial Development Bank of India (IDBI) Executive Recruitment 2023	24th May to 7th June 2023	2nd July 2023	Refer to the IDBI Executive Recruitment 2023 PDF
12. IDBI SO Recruitment 2023	1st to 15th June 2023	To be notified	Refer to the IDBI SO Recruitment Notification 2023
13. IDBI Assistant Manager Recruitment 2023	17th to 28th February 2023	20th October 2023	Refer to the IDBI Assistant Manager Recruitment Notification 2023
14. Junior Associate of the Indian Institute of Bankers (JAIIB) 2023	1st to 21st March 2023 1st to 21st August 2023	7th, 13th, 14th & 21st May 2023 8th, 14th, 15th, 29th October 2023	Refer to the JAIIB Notification 2023
15. Certified Associate of India Institute of Bankers (CAIIB) 2023	1st to 21st April 2023 1st to 21st September 2023	10th, 11th, 18th, 24th & 25th June 2023 26th November, 03rd, 09th, 10th & 17th December 2023	Refer to the CAIIB Notice 2023
16. Bank of India PO Recruitment 2023	11th to 25th February 2023	Online Exam Date- 19th March 2023 Interview Date- 11th to 14th September 2023	Refer to the Bank of India Recruitment Notification 2023
17. SIDBI SO Recruitment 2023	16to to 24th May 2023		Refer to the SIDBI SO Recruitment Notification 2023
18. Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (ECGC) PO 2023	2nd to 31st May 2023	Online Exam Date- 15th July 2023 Interview- August/September 2023	Refer to the ECGC PO Notification 2023
19. Madhya Pradesh APEX Bank Recruitment 2023	21st March 2023- 20th April 2023	Online Exam Date- 10th June 2023 Interview	Refer to the MP APEX Bank Recruitment Notification 2023
20. Saraswat Bank Recruitment 2023	26th March to 08th April 2023	To be notified	Refer to the Saraswat Bank Recruitment Notification 2023

Preparation for Upcoming Bank Exams in 2023

The following are Various sets of practice set papers & previous year question papers & solutions for Upcomming Bank Exam 2023 so that interested candidates can take benefit from. Candidates can refer to the table given below & prepare themselves accordingly for the various upcoming bank exams in 2023:

Bank Exam	Name of Upcoming Bank Exam	Bank Preparation
SBI	SBI PO	SBI PO Practice Papers SBI PO Previous Year Question Paper with Solution
	SBI Clerk	SBI Clerk Practice Set 2023 – Free Practice Papers with Solutions SBI Clerk Previous Year Question Paper with Solutions
IBPS	IBPS PO	IBPS PO Practice Set and Mock Question Papers IBPS PO Practice Set and Mock Question Papers
	IBPS Clerk	IBPS Clerk Prelims 2023 Study Material – Online Free Mock Test & Course IBPS Clerk Previous Year Question Papers with Solutions IBPS Clerk Practice Set Papers

Latest Bank Recruitment 2023

The Latest Bank Recruitment 2023 includes IBPS Clerk, IBPS PO, IBPS SO & notifications have been released by the other regulatory bodies. Banks are want new people to join them. Many of the banks have released their vacancies & a lot more banks will also be releasing their vacancies in the coming time. Conducted at a national level, banking sector recruitments are looking for graduates aspiring to adapt to diverse roles within the banking industry. Working in a bank can pave a great career path.

All the exams for banking have a prescribed exam schedule. Aspirants who want a respected Government job, must opt for Banking Jobs. In order to ace a banking exam, candidates must make a good study plan which will help them get their dream bank job. Interested candidates must check the below mentioned points related to the Bank Exams:

1. Notification,

2. Important Dates,

3. Eligibility Criteria,

4. Previous year Cut Offs,

5. Exam Pattern,

6. Syllabus,

7. Marking Scheme,

8. Admit Card Link,

9. Exam Analysis,

10. Exam Dates,

11. Exam Preparation Tips

Best Banking Jobs in 2023

Banking jobs are one of the most sought-after jobs in India. Banking jobs are financially stable & allow for assured growth. Every year, candidates appear for a variety of banking recruitment exams in hopes of landing these lucrative jobs. A list of the highest-paying bank jobs in India is given below:

1. Internal Auditor

The most essential role of an internal auditor is to evaluate how the bank’s finances are taking place & to structure the risk management. To facilitate better profits, an internal auditor gives ideas & suggestions to streamline the bank’s financial transactions. Some of the tasks conducted by an Internal auditor are:

• Assessment of risks in internal controls in an organisation

• Ensure that the company’s rules & regulations are in compliance with federal & state laws

• Suggestions regarding failed audit or issues that were identified as problematic during the audit.

2. Equity Trader

An equity trader advises the stock exchange provided by the respective bank. S/he is in charge of handling the funds as well. Equity traders make decisions by studying & analyzing the financial risks & market conditions. Career path for equity trader is like the following:

• Finance Advisor- Account Executive- Project Manager- Portfolio Manager (7 years)

• Finance Advisor- Account Executive- Relationship Manager- Senior Relationship Manager (9 years)

• Finance Advisor- Account Executive- Branch Manager- Business Development Manager (7 years)

• Finance Analyst- Project Manager- Vice President- Portfolio Manager (10 years)

• Consultant- General Manager- Directors of Sale- Executive Sales Director (10 years)

• Consultant- Underwriter- Portfolio Manager- Credit Director (10 years)

• Analyst- Staff Accountant- Treasury Analyst- Treasure Manager (5 years)

• Broker- Principal- Fund Accountant- Mutual Fund Manager (5 years)

3. Bank Manager

A bank manager has various responsibilities, as s/he has to handle all the bank matters like functioning of the bank, customer care & management. S/he has to supervise everything. S/he is responsible for each department of a bank.

4. Investment Banker

An investment banker has many roles & responsibilities, like finding for investors, convincing them to purchase stock from the respective bank’s projects. S/he also conducts fundraising for the bank’s projects through public investments.

5. Foreign Exchange Trader

A foreign exchange trader studies the worldwide currency market & comes up with ways to increase the country’s currency value. Work in this field can be very taxing & stressful as the currency value fluctuates. Therefore, it requires a calm mind & patience to deal.

6. Relationship Manager

A relationship manager is responsible for maintaining good relations with customers & providing advice on why they should avail the services & products of the respective bank. Their client base is quite vast, ranging from big corporations to SMEs.

7. Budget Analyst

A budget analyst has to be highly qualified & experienced, as s/he has some major responsibilities, like creating the bank’s budget & utilising it rightly to bring in increased profits.

8. SBI PO

SBI being the largest commercial bank in the Indian subcontinent & one of the most trustable bank. It is a public sector bank, founded in 1806. SBI recruits candidates on the basis of an examination that has 3 stages i.e. Prelims, Mains & Interview. Candidate has to qualify in all the three stages to be selected as SBI PO. SBI is a highly reputed bank & offers great salaries to the staff making it the top choice of the candidates.

Banking Exam Salary 2023

The following is the list of salary provided by some of the prestigious & well-reputed banks in India:

Bank	Post	Salary Range
State Bank of India	SBI Clerk	Basic Pay Initial Salary– Rs.19,900/- (Rs 17,900 with two advance increments) Salary after 1st Increment- Rs. 20,900/- Salary after 2nd Increment-Rs. 24,590/- Salary after 3rd Increment- Rs. 30,550/- Salary after 4th Increment- Rs. 42,600/- Salary after 5th increment- Rs 45,930/- Salary after 6th increment- Rs 47,920/-
	SBI Probationary Officer (PO)	Basic Pay Rs 41,960/- (Increment in 4 stages) 1st Increment- Rs. 36,000-1490/7 2nd Increment-Rs. 46,430-1740/2 3rd Increment- Rs. 49,910-1990/7 4th Increment- Rs. 63,840/-
	SBI Specialist Officer (SO)	The SBI SO (grade and post-wise) salary details are given below: Junior Management Grade Scale I (JMGS I) 23,700-980/7-30,560-1145/2-32,850-1310/7-42,020/- Middle Management Grade Scale II (MMGS II) 31,705-1145/1-32,850-1310/10-45,950/- Middle Management Grade Scale III (MMGS III) 42,020-1310/5-48,570-1460/2-51,490/- Senior Management Grade Scale IV (SMGS-IV) 50,030-1460/4-55,870-1650/2-59,170/-
Reserve Bank of India	RBI Assistant	Basic Pay– INR 20,700/- Gross Salary– INR 45,050/- Net in-hand Salary– INR 40,000/-.
	RBI Grade B	Candidates will draw a starting basic pay of ₹ 55,200/-p.m. in the pay scale of Rs. 55200-2850(9)-80850-EB-2850 (2) – 86550-3300(4)-99750 (16 years). Presently, the monthly RBI Grade B Officer Salary is Rs 1,08,404/- (approximately).
Institute of Banking Personnel Selection	IBPS Clerk	As per the IBPS Clerk notification 2023, the selected candidates will get remuneration as per : Pay scale Rs.19,900-1000/1 – 20900 – 1230/3 – 24,590 – 1490/4 – 30,550 – 1730/7 – 42,600 – 3270/1 – 45,930 – 1990/1 – 47,920. According to which the in hand salary of an IBPS Clerk will approximately ranges between Rs. 28,000 to Rs. 30,000 per month.
	IBPS PO	The revised basic IBPS PO salary structure (as per 11th Bipartite settlement) is INR 36,000 – (980 x 7) – 42,860 – (1145 x 2) – 45,150 – (1310 x 7) – 54320 This means IBPS PO Basic pay after 7 Years – Rs 42,860, Basic Salary after 7 + 2 Years – Rs 45,150, & Basic Salary after 7 + 2 + 7 Years – Rs 54,320.
	IBPS SO	Basic Pay– Rs 23,700/- Gross Salary– Rs. 38,000- 39,000/-
Industrial Development Bank of India	IDBI SO	IDBI SO Post- wise & their respective salary structure is: Deputy General Manager, Grade D- Rs. 76010-2220(4)-84890-2500(2)-89890 (7 years) Gross emolument for metro cities will be approximately Rs.1,55,000/- per month. Assistant General Manager, Grade C Rs. 63840-1990(5)-73790-2220(2)-78230 (8 years) Gross emolument for metro cities will be approximately Rs.1,28,000/- per month. Manager – Grade B Rs. 48170-1740(1)-49910-1990(10)-69810 (12 years) Gross emolument for metro cities will be approximately Rs.98,000/- per month.
	IDBI Assistant Manager	Candidates will be first selected for a 9 month training period with a stipend of Rs. 2,500/- per month & then will be promoted to 3 months of Internship Period with a stipend of Rs. 10,000/- per month. After joining the bank as IDBI Assistant Manager Grade A, the Pay Scale of the post is 36,000-1490(7)-46,430-1740(2)–49,910–1990(7)-63,840(17 years).

Syllabus for Banking Exam

The list given below is the subject-wise syllabus of different banking exams that will be held in India for recruiting various posts like Probationary Officer (PO), Clerk, Specialist Officer (SO), Office Assistant, Scale-I, II & III Officers posts in 2023.

Name of Bank Exams	Bank Exams Syllabus Details
1. SBI PO 2023	SBI PO Syllabus 2023 for Prelims & Mains Exam SBI PO Reasoning Syllabus
2. SBI Clerk 2023	SBI Clerk Syllabus & Exam Pattern For Prelims & Mains Exam SBI Clerk English Syllabus 2023 Quantitative Aptitude for SBI Clerk 2023 Reasoning Ability for SBI Clerk 2023 SBI Clerk General Awareness Syllabus
3. SBI Specialist Officer (SO) 2023	Various sections in the examination are: 1. General Knowledge 2. Test of Reasoning 3. English Language 4. IT  5. Role-Based Knowledge
4. IBPS RRB Officer 2023	The subjects covered in the syllabus are as follows: 1. Reasoning 2. Quantitative Aptitude 3. English Language 4. Hindi Language 5. Computer Knowledge 6. General Awareness 7. Financial Awareness
5. IBPS RRB Office Assistant 2023	The subjects covered in the syllabus are as follows: Prelims 1. Logical Reasoning 2. Quantitative Aptitude Mains 1. Logical Reasoning 2. Quantitative Aptitude 3. English/Hindi Language 4. General Awareness 5. Computer Knowledge
6. IBPS PO 2023	IBPS PO Syllabus 2023 & Exam Pattern (Prelims & Mains)
7. IBPS Clerk 2023	Detailed Syllabus of IBPS Clerk
8. IBPS Specialist Officer (SO) 2023	IBPS SO 2021 (IT Officer) – Eligibility, Exam Pattern, Syllabus
9. RBI Assistant 2023	RBI Assistant 2023 Syllabus
10. RBI Grade B 2023	The subjects covered in the syllabus are as follows: Prelims 1. English Language 2. Numerical Ability 3. Reasoning Ability 4. General Awareness Mains Paper 1: Economic and Social Issues Paper 2: English (Writing Skills) Paper 3: Finance & Management

Eligibility Banking Exam

Candidates who are looking forward to apply for the different bank exams must go through the various bank exams eligibility respectively. Some of the common grounds for eligibility is: age, percentage, Bank PO eligibility 12th percentage, RBI Grade B eligibility, IBPS Clerk eligibility, educational qualifications etc. Every year, in order to apply for the distinguishable bank exams is increasing rapidly. Some of the most essential public sector bank exams that have given authorisation for the final year students are SBI PO/Clerk, IBPS PO/Clerk, IBPS RRB, SBI/IBPS PO, RBI Grade B & RBI Assistant among others.

Some of the Eligibility Criteria for Common Bank Exams

• Age limit should be between 20 – 30 years for the various Bank PO exams like SBI PO & IBPS PO.

• Age limit must be 20 – 28 years for the various Bank Clerical Exams like SBI Clerk & IBPS Clerk.

• The IBPS RRB Clerk recruitment is open for 18 years.

• All candidates must be Indian citizens to attend any of the bank exams eligibility 2023.

• In most of the bank exams in order to be eligible, candidates must be a graduate in any discipline from a recognised university or possess an equivalent qualification recognised by the Central Government of India.

List of Public Sector Banks with Headquarters

The following is the list of public sector banks in India, after their merge:

Bank Name	Headquarters
1. Bank of Baroda (Merger with Dena Bank & Vijaya Bank)	Vadodara
2. Bank of India	Mumbai
3. Bank of Maharashtra	Pune
4. Canara Bank (Merger with Syndicate Bank)	Bangalore
5. Central Bank of India	Mumbai
6. Indian Bank (Merger with Allahabad Bank)	Chennai
7. Indian Overseas Bank	Chennai
8. Punjab National Bank (Merger with Oriental Bank of Commerce and United Bank of India)	New Delhi
9. Punjab & Sind Bank	New Delhi
10. State Bank of India	Mumbai
11. Union Bank of India (Merger with Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank)	Mumbai
12. UCO Bank	Kolkata
13. India Post Payments Bank	New Delhi

List of Private Sector Banks with Headquarters

The list of old private sector banks in India, is given below:

Bank Name	Headquarters
1. Catholic Syrian Bank	Thrissur
2. City Union Bank	Kumbakonam
3. Dhanlaxmi Bank	Thrissur
4. Federal Bank	Kerala
5. Jammu & Kashmir Bank	Jammu & Kashmir
6. Karnataka Bank	Mangalore
7. Karur Vysya Bank	Tamil Nadu
8. Lakshmi Vilas Bank	Tamil Nadu
9. Nainital Bank	Uttaranchal
10. Ratnakar Bank	Mumbai
11. South Indian Bank	Thrissur
12. Tamil Nadu Mercantile Bank	Tuticorin

List of New Private Sector Banks

The list of new private sector banks in India, is given below:

Bank Name	Headquarters
1. AXIS Bank Ltd.	Mumbai
2. Bandhan Bank	Kolkata
3. Capital Local Area Bank Ltd.	Punjab
4. Coastal Local Area Bank Ltd.	Andhra Pradesh
5. DCB Bank Limited	Maharashtra
6. HDFC Bank Ltd.	Mumbai
7. ICICI Bank Ltd	Mumbai
8. IDFC	Mumbai
9. IndusInd Bank Ltd.	Mumbai
10. ING Vysya Bank Ltd.	Bangalore
11. Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd.	Mumbai
12. Krishna Bhima Samruddhi Local	Mahabubnagar
13. RBL Bank	Kolhapur
14. Yes Bank Ltd.	Mumbai

Preparation Tips for Bank Exams

Candidates who wish to have a career in banking, need to prepare themselves as per what the respective Bank exam requires along with a systematic & disciplined approach. Few of the essential tips involved in preparing for a bank exam are:

• Consistency is essential for bank exam preparation. A candidate must dedicate a fixed number of hours each day & stick to their study routine.
• Understand the exam pattern & syllabus. This will help students prioritise topics & allocate time accordingly.

• A candidate must keep track of the latest current affairs, especially the ones about the banking & financial sectors. Doing this will help them, especially during the interview rounds.

• Attempting Mock Tests will help a candidate prepare well for the bank exam. It will help them be familiar with the exam format & improve their time management skills along with identifying their strengths & weaknesses.

• Time management & Accuracy: A crucial part of bank exams is speed & accuracy with which a candidate attempts the questions within the stipulated time given in a banking exam.

• Identify your weak areas & devote extra time to improve upon them. Seek help from mentors, online resources, or coaching institutes in areas where you feel you face difficulty in.

• Stay Positive & Motivated: Preparing for a Bank exam can be challenging & strenuous, but having a positive mindset, being motivated, exercising regularly, having a balanced diet & proper amounts of sleep will help the candidates overcome obstacles & stay focused.

FAQs on Bank Exams 2023

1. Are freshers eligible to apply for the upcoming Bank exams?

Yes, freshers are very much eligible to appear for the banking exams. However, they must go through the eligibility criteria for the various bank posts such as the age limit, educational qualification & other important details.

2. Is the age limit for all the banking exams, same?

No, the age limit to apply for various banking exams differs. But the minimum age limit is mostly 20 or 21, while the maximum age limit varies between 28 to 30 years. Also at times, there are upper age limit relaxations for candidates belonging to specific categories.

3. Which banking sector exam is considered to be the best?

A job in the Indian banking sector is prestigious & appointment in any of the banks is equally commendable. Some of the major posts for which the bank exams are conducted: RBI Grade B Officer, SBI Probationary Officer, IBPS/ IBPS RRB Probationary Officer, SBI/ IBPS Specialist Officer, RBI Assistant & IBPS/ SBI Clerks.

4. Which is the toughest banking exam?

It is seen that IBPS, a statutory body which conducts exams for recruiting clerks for public sector banks like for the posts of Specialist Officer is quite tough

5. What is the minimum percentage required to apply for the bank exams?

For most of the banking exams that are conducted in India, there is as such no minimum percentage required to apply for the exam. However, to apply for the RBI Grade B Officer post, a candidate during Graduation must have scored a minimum of 60% marks.