Banking, Finance & Insurance

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.
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Hi,
As per your query pursuing MBA in banking and finance would be the best option for you.
After completing this course you may look out for exciting careers in banks, financial consultancies and financial institutions.
You may get involved in consumer and investment banking, institutional finance, merchant banking, corporate finance and international finance.
A good experience in this field can also lead you to serve on government committees and contribute significantly to policy-making issues.
You may also end up providing consultancy services to corporate and government organizations.
The remuneration of MBA in finance graduates is dependent upon the type of organizations that takes them in.
Those who work as financial analysts start off with a minimum package of Rs 4 lacs an year.
Credit analysts start at Rs 5-6 lacs per annum and earn as much as Rs 20-30 lacs per annum once they reach senior level positions.
Management consultants too start at Rs 5-8 lacs and within a few years earn as much as Rs 10-15 lacs per annum.
Please browse through the link mentioned below to get detailed information regarding best institutes in India offering the above mentioned course.
Link: https://www.shiksha.com/top-mba-finance-colleges-in-india-rankingpage-9-2-0-0-0
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Hello @chayan22551,
Greetings!
Let me answer your query in one line:- "YES, you are eligible to enrol for the CFP certification program!"
The basic eligibility for a person to enrol for the CFP certification program is the XII std! And since you've already graduated, you are more than eligible to enrol for the CFP certification program. Here's the link, that affirms your eligibility to enrol for the program:- http://www.fpsbindia.org/Scripts/PathwaytoCFPCertification.aspx
Being a CFP myself, I strongly feel that, CFP would be an idle career option for you because:-
1) You have mentioned, in your query that, you have a "Sales experience" of 7 months - Sales is a part and parcel of a Financial Planners job & a CFP certification will help you, not only, sell better, but also, win over the trust of your clients.
2) You intend to make a career in the "Banking & Finance" sector - 50 of the top most companies, in the field of Financial Services, have partnered with FPSB India to offer career opportunities to those pursuing the CFP certification program (Here's the link, that guides you about career opportunities available for a CFP:- http://www.fpsbindia.org/Scripts/CharterMembers.aspx)
Now, depending on your area of residence, you got to choose your education provider (coaching class) wisely. A strong support from a guide/mentor is required to help you achieve your dream of becoming a qualified Financial Planner. (Here's a link that can help you make an informed decision of which education provider to choose, depending on you area of residence:- http://www.fpsbindia.org/Scripts/EPList.aspx)
Personally, I'd recommend you to get in touch with the following Education Providers & choose which one suits you best:-
1) Financial Planning Academy (FPA) (www.FPA.edu.in)
2) Ambition Learning Solutions (www.ambitionlearning.com)
3) ICICIDirect Centre for Financial Learning (ICFL) (learning.icicidirect.com)
4) Indian Institute of Financial Planning (IIFP) (www.iifp.in)
I hope I was able to address your query.
All the Best,
Ninad Mondkar