Table of Contents
Every job is valuable in its own way. Every job has its own pros and cons. What we need to keep in mind as we look for a job is our likes and dislikes. Every job will bring you happiness in life if you love what you are doing. So if you find happiness in what you do is then where we can call yourself a winner. So understand different opportunities available and trust your abilities and start working towards a goal then success and happiness will definitely come along. In this article let us check everything about Bank PO Vs Bank Clerk.
Subscribe Entri for free mock test on Bank PO and Bank Clerk exams
Bank PO vs Bank Clerk – Which is better?
In this article we will give you a glimpse on
- Bank PO exam Highlights
- Bank Clerk Highlights
- Bank PO exam selection procedure and exam pattern
- Bank Clerk selection procedure and exam pattern
- Career as a Bank PO, career growth and salary
- Career as Bank Clerk, career growth and salary
Bank PO Exam
- The recruiting bodies like IBPS and SBI is involved in hiring candidate to the post of Bank PO.
- IBPS and SBI conducts exam every year to the post of Bank PO
- The minimum age to apply is 21 years
- The maximum age to apply is 30 years
- Both IBPS and SBI recruits candidates to various vacancies across India.
- Salary provided for Bank PO is comparatively higher than that of Bank Clerk
Bank Clerk Exam
- The recruiting bodies like IBPS and SBI is involved in hiring candidate to the post of Bank Clerk
- The minimum age limit to apply for this exam is 20 years
- The maximum age limit is 28 years
- UPSC recruits candidates to various positions across India
- Both IBPS and SBI recruits candidates to various vacancies across India.
- Bank clerk exam is relatively easier than Bank PO exam
Bank PO Selection Process
The Bank PO Exam is conducted in three phases:
Phase 1: Bank PO Preliminary exam
Phase 2: Bank PO Mains exam
Phase 3: Personal Interview
Bank PO Prelims Exam Pattern
The papers are objective type
| Paper | Number of questions | Marks | Duration |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 minutes |
Bank PO Mains Exam Pattern
Mains has 4 objective paper and one descriptive paper
| SI. No. | Name of Tests(Objective) | No. of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| 1 | Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 minutes |
| 2 | English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 minutes |
| 3 | Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| 4 | General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 3 Hours | |
Descriptive paper in English also will be included with 2 questions with a total of 25 marks for 30 minutes
Bank Clerk Exam Selection Process
The bank Clerk exam is conducted in three phases:
Phase 1: Bank Clerk preliminary Examination
Phase 2: Bank Clerk Mains Examination
Bank Clerk Prelims Exam Pattern
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| Reasoning Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 1 hour |
Bank Clerk Mains Exam Pattern
| Subject | Number of Questions | Maximum Marks | Duration |
| General/ Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 minutes |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 160 minutes |
Career as Bank PO Vs Bank Clerk
1: What does the acronym "ATM" stand for in banking?
| Responsibilities of Bank probationary Officer | Responsibilities of Bank clerk |
|
1. Interact and get acquainted with different departments of bank 2. Responsible for supervising clerical work in the bank 3. Guide the customers of the bank and handles customer complaints 4. Keep abreast of circulars and latest developments of the bank 5. Right Hand to the Branch Manager in performing various duties 6. Work as a Public relation Officer 7. Daily cash flow and business supervision 8. Check inter-departmental work 9. Check loan related documents 10. Authorize issuance of various important documentation
|
1. Document Verification
|
Career Growth – Bank PO vs Bank clerk
| Career Growth as Probationary Officer | Career Growth of Bank Clerk |
|
Probationary officer Assistant Manager Branch Manager Chief manager Assistant general manager Deputy general Manager Chief general manager- General manager
|
Scale 1 – Officer / Assistant Manager Scale 2 – Manager Scale 3 – Senior Manager Scale 4 – Chief Manager Scale 5 – Asst. General Manager Scale 6 – Deputy General Manager Scale 7 – General Manager.
|
Salary –Bank Po vs Bank Clerk
| Salary and allowances a of Bank PO | Salary and allowances of Bank clerk |
|
Pay Scale – Rs. 27620/- Rs 42020/- Perks & Allowances
|
Basic pay: Rs 11765 per month Other allowances
|
How Entri will help you with the study preparation for Competitive Examinations
Entri provides you an online platform to prepare for the exam
- You can download the app free of cost and join the class
- Entri provides video classes as well on various important topics by the excellent faculties Entri provides revision modules, monthly tests based on the classes
- Entri provides an excellent platform with full- length mock tests including previous year question papers
- It also gives you access to clarify your doubts
- So do not wait, go ahead and download the app ENTRI from play store, install the app and then browse the category of exam. Obtain notes, sessions, practice tests, weekly current affairs capsules and many more materials. Also take mock tests and prepare well.
Subscribe Entri to help you get along with the journey of preparation for the examination.
Entri wishes you all the best for upcoming examinations.
