Know About IBPS

Can you tell me all about Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) as I want to know it before taking up any exam conducted by it, please help me with?

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Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) is an autonomous agency in India, which started its operation in 1975 as Personnel Selection Services (PSS).

In 1984, IBPS became an independent entity at the behest of Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Public Sector Banks.

IBPS is visualizing as self-governed academic and research oriented Institute, with a mission of enhancing human-resource development through personnel assessment.

In 2011, IBPS announced a Common Written Examination (CWE) for the recruitment of officers and clerks in Indian banks.

IBPS CWE is mandatory for anyone who seeks an employment in 29 public sector and regional rural banks.

IBPS periodically accepts exam applications from candidates at their website, and the exams are organized at various locations in the country in online mode.

Aspirants have to go through an interview process after passing the online test. On the basis of the interview, candidates are placed in regional rural banks.

The Governing Board consists of nominees from Reserve Bank of India, Ministry of Finance Government of India, National Institute of Bank Management, representatives of Public Sector Banks, Insurance sector and academics.

The matters related to policy and affairs of the Institute are vested in the Governing Board.
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