Government & Defence Entrance Exam

RBI Grade B Phase 2 exam is conducted in computer based mode. Paper I and III comprise both objective and descriptive type questions, while Paper II is completely a descriptive test. The duration of Paper I and III is 120 minutes (30 minutes for the objective test and 90 minutes for the descriptive test) while Paper-II is held for 90 minutes. The total marks allotted to the paper are 300. Candidates opting to type the answers in Hindi may do so with the help of either Inscript or Remington (GAIL) keyboards layout. Candidates need to type the answers using keyboard. 

The UPPSC Main admit card for 2024 has already been released. The UPPSC Mains exam is usually conducted a few months after the prelims. For this year, the Mains exam would likely be held in the later months of 2024, possibly November or December.

Candidates can refer to the following books for IBPS preparation.

English Language

• Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis
• High School Grammar and Composition by Wren and Martin

Quantitative Aptitude

• Quantitative Aptitude by RS Agarwal
• Data Interpretation by Arun Sharma

Reasoning Ability

• Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal
• A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal (Arihant) by BS Sijwali
• Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey

General Awareness

• Banking and Economic Awareness by Rakesh Kumar
• Banking, Financial & General Awareness by I K Pavel

The tips and tricks to prepare for various IBPS exams are given below: 

• At the beginning of preparation, carefully read the entire IBPS syllabus to get an idea of the structure of the exam
• List the topics prescribed in the IBPS syllabus so that you do not waste time learning irrelevant or unnecessary topics
• By going through the IBPS syllabus, candidates can decide how much time to dedicate to each section
• Use the IBPS syllabus to get an idea about the importance of a topic

Candidates need to carry the following photo-identity proofs along with IBPS admit card for verification purposes.

• Aadhaar Card/E-Aadhaar card with a photograph
• PAN Card
• Permanent Driving License
• Voter’s Card
• Bank passbook
• Photo-identity proof issued by a Gazetted Officer/People’s Representative along with a photograph
• Identity card issued by a recognised college/university

Note: Ration cards and Learner’s Driving Licenses are not accepted as photo-identity proof.

IBPS admit card is a mandatory document that needs to be carried at the IBPS exam centre on the day of exam. No candidates will be allowed to enter exam hall without exam centres. Candidates need to carry other documents along with IBPS admit card to exam centre. List of the documents has been given below for candidates:Two passport size photograph, Valid photo Identity proof

No, a CDS officer typically wouldn't become a General because a CDS officer is a distinguished officer from any of the three services who has already reached a high rank before being appointed to the CDS position and the CDS position has a fixed tenure, typically two years. 

Important points related to SEBI Grade A admit card are given below: It is mandatory to carry hard copy of SEBI Grade A admit card along with photo ID proof to exam centre. Candidates need to carry both photocopy and original copy of admit card. Examination authority will not entertain any request for change of exam centre. Candidates must report to exam centre on time as per details mentioned on admit card. Candidates should not carry items that are barred inside exam centre. Biometric verification of candidates will be done at exam centre