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Vacancies in Government jobs are advertised in various newspapers. The criterion for application is a graduation degree from any recognized university with a minimum of 40% score (35% for SC/ST and OBC). It is apparent therefore that hundreds of applicants compete with each for these posts. But only a few among these hundreds of applicants are actually recruited.

The actual recruitment process takes place in the form of competitive exams. The recruitment of Indian Administrative Services (IAS) officials is carried out through the Civil Service Exam held by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Public sector banks also hold similar examinations for the purpose of recruitment: the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) holds the All India Exam, and the Central Recruitment Board (SBI) undertakes the Probationary Officers’ Exam.

Most banks hold clerical exams to recruit clerks. The eligibility criteria for the post of clerk are:

A Graduation degree from any recognized university in any discipline with minimum marks of 40%.
An aggregate of 50% marks the Plus Two Exam or its Equivalent Examination.
Pass with a minimum of 60% aggregate marks in School Final Examination.

The criterion for individual banks may vary. The actual examination tests the candidates’ Reasoning and Numerical Ability, Clerical Aptitude and his/her mastery over the English language. Therefore, aspiring bank clerks need basic skills in typing, and book-keeping. They also need excellent communication skills, as follows from their job profile. These are merely the basic skills required for a bank clerk. They are trained in the more specific jobs after they are recruited. Hence, sometimes recruiters also visit high schools in order to recruit clerks.

English has become an integral part of any job and fluency at this particular language is also required in bank clerk jobs. Even though this part of the exam seems easy, it is actually not. The questions are tricky and all the answers –especially in the grammar and comprehension part – seem correct. Therefore, to crack the English test one must have a strong grip over the nuances of the language itself. The points that need to be remembered are:

Grammatical Errors – Most applicants lose marks in this segment due to grammatical errors. A simple grammatical defect in a sentence can change the entire meaning of it. The best way to avoid these careless errors is to play the sentences in your head before actually penning them. This reduces the possibility of mistakes and enhances your grammar as well. Therefore, you must devote sufficient time in polishing your grammar skills.
Spelling Mistakes – Spelling errors play a key role in marring your answers. Careless spelling errors leave a bad impression on the examiner. Your essay or article should be rich in vocabulary, use words that are uncommon. But you must take every precaution to avoid spelling errors. Constant reading and writing in the language can cure your spelling errors, while at the same time, enrich your vocabulary.
Sentence Construction – Another important factor to be remembered is your sentence construction. If your sentence construction skills are poor, no amount of articulation will convey your thoughts to the examiner. Extensive reading and writing in English alone can better your sentence construction.