Government & Defence Entrance Exam

Indeed, individuals from the General category have a lot of options for positions in different public sector banks and financial institutions after passing the IBPS (Institute of Banking Personnel Selection) exams. The IBPS administers tests for jobs including those of Probationary Officer (PO), Clerk, Specialist Officer (SO), and Rural Regional Bank (RRB), which are in high demand among Indian job seekers because of their steady employment, alluring compensation packages, and prospects for professional advancement.

The competition in the IBPS tests for the General category can be fierce, particularly for well-known positions like PO where there are many applications. However, candidates can pass these tests with the correct approach and preparation. 

Your future career direction between NET exams and Banking tests depends on what profession and career path you wish to pursue. Candidates who pass banking examination series executed by IBPS PO and SBI PO receive competitive starting wages pegged at INR 36,000 to INR 40,000 monthly and advance through various career ranks. Assistant professor salaries in research and teaching careers range between INR 57,700 to INR 1,44,200 per month through the NET exams. When targeting stability along with well-paid employment and progression potential banking exams offer superior options but NET exams fulfill needs of those prioritizing scientific investigation and academic instruction. According to recent statistics up to 10-15% of candidates succeed in banking exam while personal teaching and research admissions provide success for 5-6% of test-takers.

The salary for candidates qualified through SSC CHSL (Combined Higher Secondary Level) are based on the position. For 2025 the pay scale for the lower division clerks (LDC) and Junior Secretariat Assistants in India range from Rs. 619,000 to Rs 19,900 to Rs. Data Entry Operators (DEO) can earn between Rs. 75,000 and Rs. 655000 while Data Entry Operators (DTEO) can earn between Rs 25,500 to Rs. 81,100 for Pay Level 4 and Rs. 29,200 to Rs. 92,300 for Pay Level 5. Salary average in-hand salaries start around Rs. 50,000 to Rs. 10,000. In-hand salaries are generally the lowest of 27,000 to Rs. 35,000, according to the city and additional allowances such as Dearness Allowance (DA), House Rent Allowance HRA and housing allowance.