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Which Exam Is Better: SSC CGL Vs Bank PO

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SSC CGL (Staff Selection Commission - Combined Graduate Level) and Bank PO (Probationary Officer) are two competitive exams that several students prepare for every year in India. Both exams offer secure government jobs.

Many students and job aspirants find it difficult to choose which exam they should go for.

To make it easy for you to choose between giving SSC CGL or Bank PO, we will share details of these two exams.

What Is SSC CGL?

SSC CGL is a competitive exam organized by the Staff Selection Commission every year. This exam is held to recruit staff for various government offices and departments.

If you are between 20-30 years of age and are a graduate in any field, you can appear for the SSC CGL exam.

There are other exams organized by the SSC as well. But many people choose SSC CGL because there are roughly 10,000 vacancies every year and they feel it gives a good salary and job security.

What Are The Job Opportunities For SSC CGL?

When you clear the SSC CGL exam, you become eligible for jobs like Auditor, Tax Assistant, Accountant and Inspector of Income Tax. Most of the job roles will involve handling financial tasks, filing and making reports. Some jobs have fieldwork as well.

Positives

  • Salary between Rs. 32,000 to 70,000 a month.
  • Various additional travel, medical and housing benefits after a year or so.
  • Free time because Saturday and Sunday is usually a holiday for most government departments.

Is It Easy To Pass SSC CGL Exam?

The SSC CGL syllabus is vast and you have to start preparing 6 or more months in advance. It is a 4 tier (category) exam. There are be two objective-type (choice-based) exams, one descriptive (long answer) exam and a computer test. This is why having a study routine is a must. You can also practice by taking SSC CGL mock tests.

What Is Bank PO?

Bank PO is an exam conducted every year by public sector banks in India. These banks organize exams to fill the vacancy of a probationary officer (PO). This is one of the highest ranking entry-level jobs in the country. You can get promoted to new level roles depending on your performance.

The most common Bank PO exams that students study for are -

  • State Bank Of India (SBI PO)

  • Institute Of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS PO)

  • IBPS Regional Rural Bank (IBPS RRB PO)

    There are other banks that also conduct Bank PO exams but these 3 are the most popular.

What Are The Job Opportunities For Bank PO?

A Bank PO handles billing, managing cash, issuing cheques and other accounting tasks. Managing bank operations is an exciting and promising career path. A Bank PO job is especially great if you enjoy finance, accounting and working in a bank.

Positives

  • Salary between Rs. 38,000 to 42,000 a month.
  • Employees that handle the job responsibilities will have a chance to get promoted to bank manager!

Is It Easy To Pass A Bank PO Exam?

Bank PO exam has less advanced math questions. It has 3 levels: Prelims, Mains and Interview. A good understanding of computers, accounts and finance is sufficient to score well. The focus of the exam is knowing whether the candidate is well aware of banking concepts.

There are also free online Bank PO mock teststhat can help you prepare better for these exams.

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