The Nainital Bank Limited has announced recruitment for 185 posts including Customer Service Associate (CSA), Probationary Officer (PO), and Specialist Officers (Scale I-II). Online applications are open from 12 December 2025 to 1 January 2026.
Nainital Bank Limited (NBL)Nainital Bank PO, CSA Recruitment 2025 Exam Pattern & SyllabusNainital Bank Exam Details | Short Details of NotificationWWW.GOVFORMHUB.COM |
Selection Process
- Online Written Exam (200 Marks)
- Personal Interview (Final Merit)
- Document Verification + 2-Year Bond (₹1.5L-3L)
Qualifying Marks: Category-wise cut-offs
Exam Pattern (Common for PO/CSA)
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| General Awareness (Banking Focus) | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Computer Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| Total | 200 MCQs | 200 | 145 Min |
Specialist Officer (SO) Pattern
| Section | Questions | Marks | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| English Language | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| General Awareness (Banking) | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Professional Knowledge | 40 | 40 | 20 Minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 40 | 40 | 35 Minutes |
| Total | 200 MCQs | 200 | 145 Min |
Key Details:
- Negative Marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer
- Mode: Online CBT (English Language)
- Sectional Timing: Yes (No switching between sections)
Detailed Syllabus
Reasoning (40 Marks)
- Puzzles, Seating Arrangement
- Alphanumeric/Number Series
- Coding-Decoding, Inequalities
- Syllogism, Input-Output
- Blood Relations, Direction Sense
- Logical Reasoning
English Language (40 Marks)
- Reading Comprehension
- Error Spotting, Para Jumbles
- Cloze Test, Phrase Replacement
- Fill in Blanks, Idioms & Phrases
- Active/Passive Voice, Sentence Improvement
Quantitative Aptitude (40 Marks)
- Simplification, Number Series
- Data Interpretation (Table/Bar/Line/Pie)
- Quadratic Equations, Quantity Comparison
- Arithmetic: Percentage, Profit-Loss, SI/CI, Time & Work, Mensuration
General Awareness – Banking Focus (40 Marks)
- Current Affairs (6 months: National/International/Banking)
- Banking Terms, RBI Policies, Monetary Policy
- Static GK: Awards, Sports, Schemes
- Financial Awareness: Budget, Economic Survey
Computer Knowledge (40 Marks)
- MS Office (Word/Excel/PPT)
- Internet, Networking, Hardware/Software
- Operating Systems, Database, Cyber Security
Professional Knowledge (SO Only – 40 Marks)
| Post | Key Topics |
|---|---|
| IT Officer | Programming (C/Java), DBMS, OS, Networks, Software Engg |
| Credit Officer | Financial Analysis, Risk Management, NPA, Banking Laws |
| HR Officer | Labour Laws, Recruitment, Performance Management |
| Agriculture Officer | Agri Schemes, Crop Production, Rural Banking |
| CA Officer | Accounting Standards, Taxation, Auditing |
7-Day Preparation Strategy
- Day 1: Reasoning + Quant Practice
- Day 2: English + Computer Knowledge
- Day 3: Banking Awareness + Current Affairs (6 months)
- Day 4: Professional Knowledge (SO only)
- Day 5: Full Mock Test 1 (145 min, sectional timing)
- Day 6: Sectional Mocks + Error Analysis
- Day 7: Previous Papers + Interview Prep
Interview (Final Selection)
- Focus: Communication, Banking Knowledge, Personality
- Shortlisting: Top candidates (1:3 ratio based on CBT merit)
- Bond: 2 Years Service Bond (₹1.5L-3L)
Important Links:
| Apply Online | Click Here |
| Join GovFormhub Channel | Telegram | WhatsApp |
| Official Notification PDF | Click Here |
| Official Website | CLICK HERE |
FAQs : Nainital Bank PO, CSA Recruitment 2025
- Total Questions? 200 MCQs
- Negative Marking? Yes (0.25 marks)
- Exam Duration? 145 Minutes (Sectional)
- Language? English Only
- Age Limit: 21-32 Years (Scale-I), 25-45 Years (Scale-II)
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