Bank Job without knowledge in Mathematics

Can you tell me if it is possible to do a Bank job without having much knowledge in Mathematics after the completion of MBA?

[Kiran Chandar]

Yes, definitely you can apply for the bank jobs after MBA.

Regarding the mathematics subjects, it is necessary to have knowledge of mathematics to clear the bank exams. But the Maths knowledge needed is of 10th level only.

There is a section in bank exams relating to the numerical ability.

You can get trained in attempting it by going for bank coaching.

The Bank exams are mainly based on following:

1. Test of Reasoning
2. Test of English Language
3. Test of Numerical Ability
4. Test of General Awareness
5. Test of Computer Knowledge

Jobs in Banking
Bank PO
Bank Clerk
Bank Officer
Bank Manager

List of Participating Bank Examination
Allahabad Bank
Andhra Bank
Bank of Baroda
Bank of India
Bank of Maharashtra
Canara Bank
Central Bank of India
Corporation Bank
Dena Bank
IDBI Bank
Indian Bank
Indian Overseas Bank
Oriental Bank of Commerce
Punjab National Bank
Punjab and Sind Bank
State Bank of India
Syndicate Bank
UCO Bank
Union Bank of India
United Bank of India
Vijaya Bank

Can you tell me if I can apply for Bank PO (Probationary Officer) job without having knowledge in Mathematics as I want to make a career in that field?

[Arun Vats]

Yes, you can apply for Bank PO (Probationary Officer) job without having knowledge in Mathematics as you want to make a career in that field as the minimum eligibility required for the post is Graduation.

Eligibility Criteria:
Nationality/Citizenship: A candidate must be either -
A Citizen of India or
A subject of Nepal or
A subject of Bhutan or
A Tibetan Refugee who came over to India before 1st January 1962 with the intention of permanently settling in India or

A person of Indian origin who has migrated from Pakistan, Burma, Sri Lanka, East African countries of Kenya, Uganda, the United Republic of Tanzania (formerly Tanganyika and Zanzibar), Zambia, Malawi, Zaire, Ethiopia and Vietnam with the intention of permanently settling in India, provided that a candidate belonging to categories above is a person in whose favour a certificate of eligibility has been issued by the Government of India.

Educational Qualification: A Degree (Graduation) in any discipline from a University recognized by the Govt. Of India or any equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government.

The candidate must possess valid Mark-sheet / Degree Certificate that one is a graduate on the day one registers and indicate the percentage of marks obtained in Graduation while registering online

Age limit
Candidate’s minimum age limit is 20 years and maximum 30 years

Relaxation of Upper age limit:
Scheduled Caste/Scheduled Tribe
5 years

Other Backward Classes (Non-Creamy Layer)
3 years

Persons With Disabilities
10 years

Ex-Servicemen, Commissioned Officers including Emergency Commissioned Officers (ECOs)/Short Service Commissioned Officers (SSCOs) who have rendered at least 5 years military service and have been released on completion of assignment otherwise than by way of dismissal or discharge on account of misconduct or inefficiency or physical disability attributable to military service or invalidment
5 years

Persons ordinarily domiciled in the Kashmir Division of the State of Jammu & Kashmir during the period 01.01.1980 to 31.12.1989
5 years

Persons affected by 1984 riots
5 years