Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank

Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank invites applications for following posts :

• Clerk-cum-Cashier (Office Assistants) : 399 posts, Pay Scale : Rs.4410-13210, Age : 18-26 years, relaxation as per rules.

Application fee : Rs.200/- (Rs.50/- for SC/ST) paid by a Demand Drafts / Bankers Pay Order issued by a Scheduled Commercial Bank to be drawn as “Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank Recruitment Project – 2010” payable at Muzaffarpur.

How to Apply : Application in the prescribed format in an envelope super scribing the name of the post on the envelope to be send to the following address on or before 25/01/2010 :

Post Box No. 18202, Dahisar (East), Mumbai – 400068

click here

http://www.ubgb.in/images/Office%20Assistant-%20Recruitment.doc

Punjab National Bank

With over 38 million satisfied customers and 4668 offices, PNB has continued to retain its leadership position among the nationalized banks. The bank enjoys strong fundamentals, large franchise value and good brand image. Besides being ranked as one of India's top service brands, PNB has remained fully committed to its guiding principles of sound and prudent banking. Apart from offering banking products, the bank has also entered the credit card & debit card business; bullion business; life and non-life insurance business; Gold coins & asset management business, etc.

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http://www.pnbindia.com/english_web/pnb_recruit.htm

Union Bank of India

UNION BANK RECRUITMENT PROJECT 2009--OL

- RECRUITMENT NOTIFICATION

Union Bank of India, Leading Pan-India Listed Public Sector Bank, with Head Office in Mumbai, invites Online applications for recruitment to fill in 16 vacancies in the OFFICER’S CADRE.

Last Date For Receipt Of Online Applications : 23.01.2010

Tentative Date of Written Examination : 21.02.2010

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http://www.unionbankofindia.co.in/UserFiles/UBRP2009OLrecruit1.pdf

Shamrao Vithal Co-operative Bank (SVC)

Shamrao Vithal Co-operative Bank(SVC) Limited is one of the leading urban co-operative banks in India.The SVC bank is spread across the states of Maharashtra, Goa , Karnataka, Delhi, Tamilnadu & Gujarat with 36 branches. Currently the bank is recruiting for the post of Officers. click here http://svcbank.com/docs/OFFICER_AD_December_2009.pdf

Uttar Bihar Gramin Bank (UBGB)

Uttaranchal Gramin Bank (UGB)-Clerk Job Vacancies 2009
Uttaranchal Gramin Bank invites applications from the domiciles of Uttarakhand State for the posts as follows:

Clerk-cum-Cashier (Office Assistant) : 53 posts (UR-34, SC-10, ST-2, OBC-7) (PH-2, Ex.SM-5)
Age as on 01/07/2009 : -18-26 years, relaxation as per Govt. rules
Qualification : Graduate in any discipline from a recognised University or its equivalent OR a pass in Higher Secondary School examination of 10+2 or 10+2+3 pattern/11th Std. of 11+3 pattern / Pre-degree or Intermediate or any equivalent examination with a minimum of 50% marks in the aggregate OR Diploma in Banking recognised by State or Central Govt. is preferred. OR Pass with 60% marks in Matriculation/SSC (old pattern)/ SSLC/ 10+2+3 pattern
Pay Scale : Rs. 4410–13210/-

Important Dates :
Last date for receipt of application : 25/08/2009
date of written examination : 01/11/2009

Application Fee :
For SC / ST / HI / OH / EX – Serviceman candidates : Rs.50/- for each post (towards Postal Charges only) , For all others including OBC : Rs.250/- for each post (Including Postal Charges of Rs.50/-) Requisite Application Fee must be paid only by means of Account Payee crossed MICR Demand Draft / Banker’s Cheque issued by a Scheduled Bank in favour of “Uttaranchal Gramin Bank Recruitment Account – Clerical Project 2009″ payable at Dehradun . Candidate must write his/her name, date of birth & address on the reverse side of the DD/Bankers Cheque.

Selection Process :
Written Exam (consist of objective test of Reasoning Ability, Numerical Ability, English Language and Clerical Aptitude) and Interview

Test Centers :
Following test centers (venue will given in call letters)
Dehradun : Center Code No – 11
Srinagar : Centre Code No – 12
Pithoragarh : Centre Code N0 – 13
Almora : Centre Code No – 14

How to Apply :
Candidates should fill the prescribed application form in Capital Letters in his/her own handwriting and Application form should be on A-4 size paper and apply in the prescribed Application format accompanied by the prescribed fee and copies of required attested certificates by ordinary post only, to reach the following address :
Post Box No.9007, Goregaon (E), Mumbai – 400063

Important Note:
Only candidates belonging to the State of Uttarakhand are eligible for participating in the recruitment process. Eligible candidates may also submit their domicile certificates.

Further Details:
For all details and Application Form, please see Employment News dated 01/08/2009.

INDIAN NAVY

Applications are invited from unmarried Male Candidates for Enrolment as Sailors for Sailor - Senior Secondary Recruits (SSR) - 2/2010 Batch. Course Commencing 02 August 2010:
Eligibility Conditions:Age: Candidates to be born between 01 August 1989 to 31 July 1993; both dates inclusive)Educational Qualifications: 10+2 (equivalent qualified with compulsory subjects Maths, and Physics, optional subjects Chemistry/ Biology/ Computers science.Last date: 16th January, 2010For more details Click here

Allahabad Bank 2010

Allahabad Bank is planning to conduct a massive recruitment forClerks, Probationary Officers & Agriculture Field Officers. This recruitment news is the hot talk among bank job aspirants, but the advertisement for clerks has not yet been displayed on their website.
Allahabad Bank Recruitment : It is heard that Allahabad bank is to recruit 990 Clerks from December 21st .The recruitment for 880 Probationary Officers & 110 Field Officers started from December 8th 2009. The exams for these positions can be expected during the months of February & March 2010.
Since the bank has notuploaded the information regarding recruitment of clerks on their website, we don't have the detailed information on dates, eligibility, selection process.
In the meantime,read about Allahabad Bank Officer Recruitment(2010-11)
click here
http://www.allahabadbank.com/recruitment.asp

state bank results expected in january 2010

State Bank of India is expected to announce the results for 11,000 clerks recruitment in the month ofJanuary 2010, according to our sources. Around 36 lakh applications were received from interested candidates for these posts,which itself is a record number. Following this,written exams were held on November 8th,15th & 22nd across India.
Date of Results : SBI releases the results of written exams formost of their recruitment examswithin 2 months from the date of test.For instance,the exam results for SBI Management Executive posts ,held on Sep 13th 2009 was announced on their website by November 14th 2009. So,the written test results for recruitment of 11,000 clerks can also be expected during January 2010.
Selection : According to the job notification for requirement of clerical staff, SBI has mentioned that candidates will be called for Interview in the ratio of 1 : 3 (vacancy : candidates).Approximately33,000 candidates may be called depending upon the score in test & ranking compared with other candidates.(see state wise vacancy position list)
Cut Off Marks : The passing marks will be decided by the bank authorities only,based on the performance of all candidates in each test.Apart from this , candidates should have scored minimum of 40% aggregate (bank can vary this) to be called for Interview.
Whatever it maybe,candidates are eagerly waiting for the results,one reason being theincrease in salary for bank employees,announced recently.

Allahabad Bank 2010

Allahabad Bank is planning to conduct a massive recruitment forClerks, Probationary Officers & Agriculture Field Officers. This recruitment news is the hot talk among bank job aspirants, but the advertisement for clerks has not yet been displayed on their website.
Allahabad Bank Recruitment : It is heard that Allahabad bank is to recruit 990 Clerks from December 21st .The recruitment for 880 Probationary Officers & 110 Field Officers started from December 8th 2009. The exams for these positions can be expected during the months of February & March 2010.
Since the bank has notuploaded the information regarding recruitment of clerks on their website, we don't have the detailed information on dates, eligibility, selection process.
In the meantime,read about Allahabad Bank Officer Recruitment(2010-11)
click here
http://www.allahabadbank.com/recruitment.asp

state bank results expected in january 2010

State Bank of India is expected to announce the results for 11,000 clerks recruitment in the month ofJanuary 2010, according to our sources. Around 36 lakh applications were received from interested candidates for these posts,which itself is a record number. Following this,written exams were held on November 8th,15th & 22nd across India.
Date of Results : SBI releases the results of written exams formost of their recruitment examswithin 2 months from the date of test.For instance,the exam results for SBI Management Executive posts ,held on Sep 13th 2009 was announced on their website by November 14th 2009. So,the written test results for recruitment of 11,000 clerks can also be expected during January 2010.
Selection : According to the job notification for requirement of clerical staff, SBI has mentioned that candidates will be called for Interview in the ratio of 1 : 3 (vacancy : candidates).Approximately33,000 candidates may be called depending upon the score in test & ranking compared with other candidates.(see state wise vacancy position list)
Cut Off Marks : The passing marks will be decided by the bank authorities only,based on the performance of all candidates in each test.Apart from this , candidates should have scored minimum of 40% aggregate (bank can vary this) to be called for Interview.
Whatever it maybe,candidates are eagerly waiting for the results,one reason being theincrease in salary for bank employees,announced recently.

Allahabad Bank 2010

Allahabad Bank invites online applications for the posts ofProbationary Officers, Agriculture Field Officers and Clerk cum Cashier as explained below:
Clerk cum Cashier
Posts: 990
Pay Scale: Rs. 4410-13210
Age Limit: 18-28 years [Relaxation as per rules]
Online Application Starts:
December 21, 2009
Online Application Ends:
January 21, 2010
Written Exam On:
March 14, 2010
Probationary Officer (JMG Scale-I)
Posts: 880
Pay Scale: Rs. 10000-18240
Age Limit: 30 years [Relaxation as per rules]
Online Application Starts:
December 08, 2009
Online Application Ends:
January 05, 2010
Written Exam On:
February 21, 2010
Agriculture Field Officer (JMG Scale I)
Posts: 110
Pay Scale: Rs. 10000-18240
Online Application Starts:
December 08, 2009
Online Application Ends:
January 05, 2010
Written Exam On:
February 21, 2010
How to Apply:
Apply Online between on the Allahabad Bank’s Website, print the system generated registration details and send it with relevant documents and application fee.
More Details:
Read Employment News dated December 19, 2009 and December 26, 2009.
Online Application:
http://www.allahabadbank.com/recruitment.asp

Indian bank declare Results Clerical Staff

Indian bank declare Results for Recruitment of Clerical Staff
Indian bank declares Results for Recruitment of Clerical Staff for Written test held on 21st June 2009.
Selection will be made on the basis of performance in Written Test and interview.
The interviews are slated to commence from 26.10.2009 at centres where the candidates took the written test (except Pune Centre where the interview will be held in Mumbai). Request for change of centre, if any, will not under any circumstances be entertained.
Details of the Venue, Date and Time of the interview will be available for viewing by the successful candidates called for the interview in Indian Bank’s website from 07.10.2009.
check out the Roll number of Candidates called for Interview >>> Indian Bank Clerical Recruitment 2009 Results
Also see The Indian Bank Clerical Recruitment Notification 2009

BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITED

BHARAT HEAVY ELECTRICALS LIMITEDJHANSI (UP) - 284129(A Government of India Undertaking)Employment Notice No. 03/2009INVITES APPLICATIONS FOR THE POSTS OF ARTISANSBHEL, India's premier Engineering Organization and one of the NAVRATNAPSU, provides world-class products and services in Power, Transportation, Transmission and Electronics sectors. BHEL has 14 Manufacturing divisions, 4 Power Sector Regional Centers, 8 Service Centers, 18 Regional Offices and a large number of Project sites spread all over India and abroad.BHEL, Jhansi, a major Manufacturing unit having a workforce of around 1850 employees is looking for Artisans in the following trades :-Electrician 64 NosFitter 54 NosElectronics 1 NosWelder 14 NosTurner 3 NosMachinist 3 NosD'Man(Mechanic) 11 NosTotal 150 NosQualification:Eligibility Criteria (Qualifications)i.) Educational qualification: Matric /SSLC/High School - Passii.) ITI + National Apprenticeship Certificate (NAC) in the applicable Trade.Minimum qualifying marks both in the ITI & NAC examination is 60 % for Gen& OBC candidates and 55% for SC/ST candidates.iii.) The trade in ITI and NAC examination should be recognized by NCVT.iv.) The candidates with ITI and NAC in the same trade will only be considered.Selection Process:All Eligible candidates will be invited for Written Test. The Written Test papers will be Objective Type in English/ Hindi.All eligible Ex-serviceman candidates who possess the pass certificates of NTC and NAC (% of marks not mandatory) in the relevant trade from Armed Forces will be called for written test.After Written Test, candidates will be arranged in the merit order of Written Test marks.How to apply:Candidates fulfilling the eligibility criteria may send their applications in prescribed format on plain white A4 size paper (neatly handwritten or typed) addressed to -Dy General Manager (HR)Recruitment Cell,Human Resource Dept. ADM Bldg.,Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited,JHANSI (UP) - 284129giving the details required in the prescribed format along with non refundable processing fee by crossed Demand Draft for Rs. 125/- (at the time of submitting the application ) drawn in favour of Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited, Jhansi (UP) payable at State Bank of India, Jhansi (Branch code 3807 ).The envelope should be super scribed with the following -"Application for the post of Artisan in BHEL Jhansi"Application format can also be downloaded from BHEL’s website :[Only Registered Users Can See This Website Link. Register For FREE.Joining is Fast and Easy.]Copies of relevant documents attested by Gazette officer should be enclosed with the application form in the following order.:1. Proof of Date of Birth2. SSC/ X Standard qualification certificate & mark sheet3. ITI/NTC marks sheet.4. NAC (National Apprenticeship Certificate).5. Caste/Community Certificate for SC/ST candidates6. OBC Caste Certificate indicating Non-Creamy Layer status for OBC candidates.7. OBC candidates are also required to enclose a self-undertaking that they belong to OBC(Non Creamy Layer) as per the specimen self-undertaking given below.8. Medical Certificate for Physically Challenged indicating clearly the percentage of handicap.9. Discharge Certificate indicating period of service for Ex-Servicemen.10.If having required experience, - Experience Certificate11. If claiming age relaxation as candidate from J&K – relevant certificate.Applications without the above documents as applicable will not be considered. At the time of Interview, candidates are required to produce all certificates in original.Last date for receipt of applications is 16.12.2009

UPCOMING BANKS TILL NOW NOVEMBER - 2009

There have been many new notifications about bank jobs during the past few weeks ,mostly frompublic sector banks.It would be definitely difficult to keep track of all the exams.So,here is a quicklist of examinationsthat are to be held in the coming months,with which you can keep track of of dates easily .
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msindia.com
Bank
Post & Vacancies
Last date to apply
Vijaya bank
500 Clerks
Oct 31st 2009
Union Bank of India
1040 Clerks
Oct 31st 2009
Oriental Bank of Commerce
313 Prob.Officers
Oct 31st 2009
Karnataka Bank
Clerks
Nov 7th 2009
Punjab National Bank
227 Officers
Nov 7th 2009
Oriental Bank of Commerce
916 clerks
Nov 10th 2009
Pallavan grama bank
32 Officers & 40 Clerks
Nov 10th 2009
Haryana gramin bank
60 Officers & 107 Clerks
Nov 11th 2009
Karnataka Bank
Officers(Scale - 1)
Nov 14th 2009
Indian Bank
118 PO & 284 Officers
Nov 16th 2009
Himachal Gramin Bank
67 Clerks
Nov 20th 2009
South Indian Bank
100 Clerks
Nov 21st 2009
Malwa gramin bank
38 Officers & 72 Clerks
Nov 24th 2009
Bank of India*NEW
1083 Officers
Nov 30th 2009
** Among this ,there are also some exams which fall on the same date. We hope,this table would be a good source of information about the approaching bank exams.

Call Letters for UNION BANK Written Exam

State Bank of India, started the written test for11,000 clerical positionsall over India on November 8th 2009.The exams were conducted in two sessions -Morning & Afternoon.The next batch of candidates will take their tests on November 15th & November 22nd (Sundays) in two sessions.With more than 36 lakh applicationsreceived,this could well be the largest recruitment drive conducted in India.Call Letters for SBI Written Exam : SBI have sent call letters/hall tickets to all candidates eligible for written test.Incase you have not received the call letter,download the duplicate call letter fromthis website, by providing your Registration Number,Password(Sent to your email) or Date of Birth.Exam Date/Venue/Time details : SBI has also introduced SMS facility to know your Examination Venue,Date & Time.To know all this,send a SMS in this format : SBI your-registration-no to 56161Documents Required : Candidates have to carry the following items to the examination centre :* Call Letter withPhotograph * Original Cash Deposit Receipt (Challan) ORletter from the Bank’s branch where fee was deposited in case of loss of challan.On Nov 8th,some centers had the facility of taking photographs in the venue ,incase the candidates have forgot to bring the photograph

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)

Oil and Natural Gas Corporation Limited (ONGC)Recruitment of Assistant Technician
Eligibility:
Diploma (Mech/ Chemical/ E&E/ Instrmn/ E&T)
ONGC-Mumbai Sector invites applications forrecruitment of young and energetic men asAssistant Technicians (A-II Level) from candidates with valid registration of eligible Diplomaqualification in any of the Employment Exchanges located within the State of Maharashtra. The Employment Exchange certificate/card Registration should be valid during the online registration/application process.
The job demands outdoor field work in shifts requiring considerable physical efforts and technical skills. The job is transferable to any Offshore/Onshore location within the country as demanded by the semi-mobile nature of operations.Details of the Posts, Reservations, Essential Qualification:
Sl No
Post/ Discipline/ Level
No. of Post Reservation
Essential Qualification
GN
OBC
SC
ST
Total
1
Assistant Technician/ Production/ A-II Level
45
21
08
07
81
3 years Diploma in Mechanical/ Chemical/ Petroleum Engineering
2
Assistant Technician/ Electrical/ A-II Level
20
08
03
02
33
3 years Diploma in Electrical Engineering. Should have Certificate of Competency as Electrical Supervisor
3
Assistant Technician/ Instrumentation/ A-II Level
32
14
05
04
55
3 years Diploma in Instrumentation Engineering
4
Assistant Technician/ Mechanical/ A-II Level
18
08
03
02
31
3 years Diploma in Mechanical Engineering
5
Assistant Technician/ Electronics/ A-II Level
03
01
Nil
Nil
04
3 years Diploma in Electronics/ Telecom/ E&T Engineering
Diploma should be recognized by AICTE. Only those with regular /full time diploma qualification need applyPercentage of Marks:Minimum 60% Marks in 3 years Diploma in the respective discipline for General /Other Backward Class (OBC) with valid non creamy layer Candidates and 50% marks in 3 years Diploma for SC/ST Candidates.(Round off decimal percentage to lower digit, e.g. 59.9% means 59 % only)Age Limit: 30 years for General candidates, 33 years for OBC and 35 years for SC/ST candidates as on 31.12.2009.Pay Scale : Rs. 5100/- open ended with applicable rate of increment per year (Pay scales are due for revision w.e.f. 01/01/2007)Allowances :Dearness Allowance, HRA and other allowances as per rules of the Corporation.Other benefits : LFA, Medical facility for self & dependents, Gratuity, Contributory Provident Fund, Self Contributory Post Retirement Benefit Scheme, Composite SocialSecurity Scheme as per rules of the Corporation.Application Fee: General /OBC candidates are required to submit Application Fee vide Bank draft of Rs. 200/- valid for six months, issued by anyNationalized or Scheduled Bank drawn in favour of “ONGC Ltd., Mumbai” payable at Mumbai. The SC/ST Candidates are exempted from payment of application fee.Note : Candidates, who are eligible and desire to apply for more than one post, should apply separately for each post along with separate application fee for each post. In such cases each application along with requisite documents and Demand Draft (if applicable) are required to be forwarded in separateenvelopes.Selection Methodology:The selection methodology will comprise Written Test and Personal interview.
Choice of Test Centers for Written Test:The written test is scheduled to be conducted tentatively in following four cites of Maharashtra depending upon the number of applications received. Candidates are required to indicate their choice of examination centre, but the allotment will be at discretion of ONGC and no change of Test centre will be permitted at a later stage.
Sr No
Test Centre
1
Mumbai
2
Thane
3
Nasik
4
Nagpur
How to Apply : Apply Online till 30/11/2009 by Online and till 07/12/2009 by applying manually. After applying online, download the system generated Registration Slip and Envelope containing application should be super scribed ‘APPLICATION FOR THE POST (DISCIPLINE) OF ______________ and send it by Ordinary posts to To, The Advertiser (ONGC, WOU), Post Box No. 9248, Krishna Nagar Head Post Office, Delhi – 110051 so as to reach latest by 07/12/2009.
Important Dates
Activity
Date
Time
Opening date of online registration
17.11.2009
10:00 AM
Closing date of Online registration
30.11.2009
06:00 PM
Last date for Receipt of Registration Slip along with requisite documents/ Offline (Manual) Application form
07.12.2009
Tentative Start Date for Downloading of Admit card
15.12.2009
Tentative Date of written Test
10.01.2010
Details Here
Apply Online
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Click here to download Format for SC ST caste Certificate

GENERAL AWARENESS UNIONBANK CLERKS

1. On August 15, 2009, India celebrated its—(A) 62nd Independence Day(B) 64th Independence Day(C) 63rd Independence Day(D) 65th Independence DayAns : (C)2. AFT stands for—(A) Air Fitness Training Centre(B) Armed Forces Tribunal(C) Army’s Financial Team(D) None of the aboveAns : (B)3. India-China recently held on border dispute—(A) 14th round of representative talks(B) 13th round of representative talks(C) 12th round of representative talks(D) 11th round of representative talksAns : (B)4. In Chief Minister’s Conference on Internal Security recently held Home Minister identified three major challenges to internal security of India. Which one among the following is not a challenge according to him ?(A) Chinese threat to Arunanchal Pradesh(B) Terrorism(C) Insurgency in the North-east(D) NaxalismAns : (A)5. ASEAN—a regional bloc—with which India has signed Free Trade Agreement—is now India’s—(A) Third largest trading partner(B) Second largest trading partner(C) Fourth largest trading partner(D) Fifth largest trading partnerAns : (C)6. Under the trade pact with ASEAN the number of items India has included from agriculture, textiles and chemicals in negative list (which will be kept out of the duty reduction) is—(A) 450 (B) 489(C) 525 (D) 333Ans : (B)7. The Central Government has decided to grant land patta and occupancy rights of dwelling units in the name of woman member of the beneficiary household under—(A) The Indira Awas Yojana(B) The Rajiv Awas Yojana(C) Bharat Nirman Project(D) JNURMAns : (B)8. ICWF is a fund for—(A) Senior Citizens and disabled persons(B) To help the women from OBCs and Minorities to run their employment(C) To help Overseas Indians in times of distress(D) None of the aboveAns : (C)9. ISRO and NASA’s joint endeavour ‘Bi-State’ experiment to locate water-ice on Moon involved—(A) Miniature Synthetic Aperture Radar(B) Miniature Radio Frequency(C) Both (A) and (B)(D) None of the aboveAns : (C)10. India has signed a pact with which of the following countries to help her in developing a National Police Academy at Rs. 320 crore ?(A) Bhutan(B) Maldives(C) Afghanistan(D) NepalAns : (D)11. Which of the following Bills were recently approved by Parliament ?(A) The Constitution (109 Amendment) Bill 2009(B) Right to Free Education Bill 2009(C) Both (A) and (B)(D) Neither (A) nor (B)Ans : (C)12. Prime Minister’s Council on Climate Change has approved in principle the National Mission on Enhanced Energy Efficiency which targets—(A) 10 per cent energy saving by 2012(B) 5 per cent energy saving by 2015(C) 9 per cent energy saving by 2012(D) None of the aboveAns : (B)13. Union Cabinet has recently approved quota for women in Panchayat upto—(A) 45 per cent(B) 33 per cent(C) 50 per cent(D) 75 per centAns : (C)14. Who has topped the Forbe’s magazine most powerful woman list in the world ?(A) Indira Nooyi(B) Michell Bachelet(C) Angela Merkel(D) Kiran Mazumdar ShawAns : (C)15. Which of the following states recently set up Evening Courts ?(A) Gujarat(B) Maharashtra(C) Tamil Nadu(D) KeralaAns : (B)16. NATM stands for—(A) National Australian Tunneling Method(B) National Automatic Teller Machine(C) New Austrian Tunneling Method(D) None of the aboveAns : (C)17. The new head of DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organization) is—(A) V. K. Chopra(B) V. K. Saraswat(C) S. L. Raina(D) M. P. MuralidharanAns : (B)18. Who among the following has been given National Communal Harmony Awards 2007 ?(A) Dr. Dominic Emmanuel(B) Anjuman Sair-e-Gul Faroshan(C) Shri Ram Puniyani(D) None of the aboveAns : (C)19. The winner of 17th Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana Award was—(A) Gulam Ahmad Bhat(B) Gautam Bhai of Pawanar(C) Dr. Dominic Emmanuel(D) None of the aboveAns : (B)20. Which of the following has been conferred on the prestigious UNESCO’s King Sejong Literacy Prize 2009 ?(A) Rajasthan Patrika(B) The Hindu(C) Khabar Lahariya(D) None of the aboveAns : (C)21. According to Global Status Report on Road Safety the country which leads in road deaths is—(A) China (B) Bangladesh(C) U.S.A. (D) IndiaAns : (D)22. International Day for Eradication of Poverty is observed on—(A) October 16(B) October 17(C) October 18(D) October 20Ans : (B)23. ‘India : From Midnight to the Millennium and Beyond’ is the book by—(A) Atal Bihari Vajpayee(B) Prakash Karat(C) Shashi Tharoor(D) Monika ChousoriaAns : (C)24. England clinched the Ashes Series after defeating—(A) Kenya(B) Pakistan(C) Australia(D) None of the aboveAns : (C)25. India bagged ONGC Nehru Cup title (Football) after beating—(A) Saudi Arabia(B) Syria(C) Argentina(D) UgandaAns : (B)26. Which of the following is not correctly matched ?Winner — Competition(A) Ruben’s Barrichello — European Grand Prix(B) Valentino Rossi — Hungarian Grand Prix(C) Kimi Raikkonen — Belgian Grand Prix(D) Mark Webber — German Grand PrixAns : (B)27. The Foreign Trade Policy for the period 2009-14 aims at achieving an annual growth of—(A) 10 per cent(B) 15 per cent(C) 20 per cent(D) 8 per centAns : (B)28. C. Rangarajan has been made Chairman of—(A) National Advisory Council(B) Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council(C) Asian Society of Agricultural Economists(D) None of the aboveAns : (B)29. The percentage upto which FDI in defence sector is allowed is—(A) 27 per cent(B) 26 per cent(C) 30 per cent(D) 35 per centAns : (B)30. As per the directives issued by the Prime Minister’s Economic Advisory Council (EAC) the percentage of the current account deficit (of the total GDP) during 2008-09 should not be more than—(A) 5•5 per cent(B) 4 per cent(C) 3•2 per cent(D) None of the aboveAns : (C)31. The agricultural census is done at which of the following intervals ?(A) Every year(B) Once in five year(C) Once in three year(D) Once in ten yearAns : (B)32. The 11th Five Year Plan is termed as a plan for—(A) India’s health(B) India’s education(C) Development of rural India(D) Eradication of poverty from IndiaAns : (B)33. India recently signed six nuclear pacts with—(A) Vietnam (B) Japan(C) Mongolia (D) N. KoreaAns : (C)34. Bharat Nirman Project covers and focusses on—(A) Five Areas(B) Six Areas(C) Seven Areas(D) Ten AreasAns : (B)35. Nextzone—an information technology SEZ has been established at—(A) Panki in Uttar Pradesh(B) Panvel in Maharashtra(C) Bangalore in Karnataka(D) Secunderabad in Andhra PradeshAns : (B)36. To his credit, Leander Paes of India presently has—(A) Twelve Grand Slam Titles(B) Ten Grand Slam Titles(C) Six Grand Slam Titles(D) Five Grand Slam TitlesAns : (B)37. The winner in 5000 and 10,000 metre race in 12th World Championship in Athletics is—(A) Usain Bolt(B) Abel Kirni(C) Kenenisa Bekele(D) None of the aboveAns : (C)38. The Commando Battallion for Resolution Action (COBRA) is the counter insurgency unit of—(A) CRPF(B) BSF(C) Indian Army(D) Indian Air ForceAns : (A)39. Currently in India OBCs account for—(A) 40 per cent rural populace(B) 45 per cent rural populace(C) 60 per cent rural populace(D) 39 per cent rural populaceAns : (D)40. The Indian Cricketer who recently made his 44th ODI century is—(A) Virender Sehwag(B) Rahul Dravid(C) Sachin Tendulkar(D) None of the aboveAns : (C)

GENERAL AWARENESS UNION BANK CLERKS

1.Who is the new Prime Minister of Hungry ?
(A) Victor Orban
(B) Gorden Bajnai
(C) Jeno Fock
(D) Ference Gyurcsany
Answer: Gorden Bajnai
2.Who is the new prime minister of Denmark ?
(A) Anders Fogh Rasmussen
(B) Lars Looke Rasmussen
(C) Poul Nyrup Rasmussen
(D) Poul Hartling
Answer: Lars Looke Rasmussen
3.Who is the Author of the book “My China Diary”
(A)Kanwal Sibal
(B)Salman Haider
(C)J.N. Dixit
(D)Natwar Singh
Answer: Natwar Singh
4.Umrao Singh has passed away recently .Which of the following field was he associated with ?
(A) Film
(B) Journalism
(C) Sports
(D) Politics
Answer: Sports
5.Vidya Pillai is related to which sport ?
(A) Snooker
(B) Golf
(C) Archery
(D) Billiards
Answer: Snooker
6.Who has become the first Indian to win two medal in a Shooting World Cup?
(A) Gagan Narang
(B) Sanjeev Bindra
(C) Abhinav Bindra
(D) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore
Answer: Gagan Narang
7.Which country has launched a navigational Satellite?
(A) South Korea
(B) North Korea
(C) India
(D) China
Answer: China
8.Where will be held the Final of the Cricket World Cup 2011?
(A)Colombo
(B)Mumbai
(C)New Delhi
(D)Dhaka
Answer: Mumbai
9.When is the Commonwealth Day celebrated?
(A) May 1
(B) May 3
(C) May 15
(D) May 24
Answer: May 15
10.What is the full form of PTC ?
(A) Public Transport Certificate
(B) Pubic Telecommunications Council
(C) Products Through Consumer
(D) Pass Through Certificate
Answer: Pass Through Certificate

GENERAL AWARENESS SBI CLERKS

1.Which among the following terms describes SEBI precisely ?
(A) A statutory body
(B) An advisory Body
(C) A constitutional body
(D) An autonomous body
Answer : (A) a statutory body
2.Recently Reserve Bank of India said that it intends to introduce polymer notes in the country. Which country in the world is first to introduce such plastic notes?
(A) United States
(B) Germany
(C) Australia
(D) England
Answer: (C) Australia
3.The government on June 2, 2009 cleared nine fresh proposals for setting up special economic zones, most of which are related to IT and ITES, followed by the bio-technology sector. How many of them are for Biotechnology?
(A)4
(B)3
(C)2
(D)1
Answer: (B). 3
4.Who among the following businessmen has been conferred doctor of humane letters by Wesleyan University, Connecticut, United States?
(A) Azim Premji
(B) N R Narayanmurthy
(C) KV Kamath
(D) L K Mittal
Answer: (A) Azim Premji
5.Which among the following acts is related to Fiscal management ?
(A)FEMSA
(B)FRBM
(C)FEMA
(D)PFAA
Answer: (B) FRBM
6.What is the projected fiscal deficit for the year 2009-10?
(A)6%
(B)5.5%
(C)5%
(D)4.5%
Answer: (B) 5.5%
7.What was the direct tax collection during the last fiscal year 2008-09 ?
(A)Rs. 3.37 lakh crore
(B)Rs. 3.12 lakh crore
(C)Rs. 3.33 lakh crore
(D)Rs. 3.39 lakh crore
Answer: (A) Rs. 3.37 lakh crore
8.Where will be held the Final of the Cricket World Cup 2011?
(A)Colombo
(B)Mumbai
(C)New Delhi
(D)Dhaka
Answer: (B) Mumbai
9.Recently world No.2 Viswanathan Anand has won the Chess Oscar, the sport’s most prestigious award. This award Anand has won for the ______?
(A)First Time
(B)Second Time
(C)Third Time
(D)Sixth Time
Answer: (D) Sixth Time
10.Which country has swept all the gold and silver medals in the eight-day World Table Tennis Championships held recently ?
(A)China
(B)Indonesia
(C)South Korea
(D)Thailand
Answer: (A) China

GENERAL AWARENESS UNION BANK CLERKS

1. In India, national income is estimated by .
(a) Planning Commission
(b) Indian Statistical Institute
(c) Central Statistical Organization
(d) National Sample Survey Organization
2. Given below are two statements .
Assertion (a) : Powers for conducting elections to the Parliament and State Legislatures in a free and
fair manner have been given to an independent body i.e. the Election Commission.
Reason (R) : Powers of removal of Election Commissioners is with the executive.
In the context of above, which one of the following is correct?
(a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A.
(b) Both A and R are true but R is not the correct explanation of A.
(c) A is true but R is false.
(d) A is false but R is true.
3. Which one of the following motions can the Council of Ministers in India move?
(a) No Confidence Motion
(b) Confidence Motion
(c) Adjournment Motion
(d) Censure Motion
4. Hindu Rate of growth refers to the rate of growth of .
(a) GDP
(b) Population
(c) Foodgrains
(d) Per capita income
5. Which one of the following is the time limit for the ratification of an emergency period by the Parliament?
(a) 14 days
(b) 1 month
(c) 3 months
(d) 6 months
6. As per recommendations of the Twelfth Finance Commission, percentage share of States of the
shareable central taxes is?
(a) 28.5
(b) 29.5
(c) 30.5
(d) 32.4
7. The annual growth rate of the Indian Economy at 1999-2000 prices during 2005-2006 has been estimated between .
(a) 5 to 6 per cent
(b) 7 to 8 per cent
(c) 6 to 7 per cent
(d) 8 to 9 per cent
8. Which one of the following is not an objective of fiscal policy of Indian Government?
(a) Full employment
(b) Regulation of inter-State trade
(c) Price stability
(d) Equitable distribution of wealth and income.
9. How many times has Financial Emergency been declared in India so far?
(a) 5 times
(b) 4 times
(c) Once
(d) Never
10. Which one of the following on the Consolidated Fund of India?
(a) Salary and allowances of the President of India.
(b) Salary and allowances of the Speaker of the Lok Sabha.
(c) Salary and allowances of the Justices of the Supreme Court of India.
(d) Salary and allowances of the Vice President of India.