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Key Facts: BSCB Clerk Exam

200 Q

Total questions in Mains examination

BSCB Assistant Exam Pattern

120 min

Total duration of the Mains test

BSCB official selection procedure

₹1,000

Application fee for General / OBC / Others

BSCB recruitment guidelines

21-33 Yrs

Standard age limit for applicants

BSCB eligibility criteria

DCA

Mandatory Basic Computer Diploma

BSCB qualification requirements

BSCB Clerk/Assistant: 200 questions in Mains, 120 minutes, five sections of 40 questions each. Penalty of 0.25. Graduation and computer diploma mandatory. Fee ₹1,000 / ₹800.

Sample BSCB Clerk Practice Questions

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1In a certain code language, if the word 'BANKING' is coded as 'CZOMJMH', how is the word 'COOPERATIVE' coded in that same language?

A.DNPOFQBSJUF

B.DNPOEQBRJTE

C.EMQPGRATJVF

D.CNPNEQARISD

Explanation: The coding pattern is alternating +1 and -1 for subsequent letters: B (+1) = C, A (-1) = Z, N (+1) = O, K (-1) = J, I (+1) = J, N (-1) = M, G (+1) = H. Applying this to COOPERATIVE: C(+1)=D, O(-1)=N, O(+1)=P, P(-1)=O, E(+1)=F, R(-1)=Q, A(+1)=B, T(-1)=S, I(+1)=J, V(-1)=U, E(+1)=F. Thus, the code is DNPOFQBSJUF.

2Statements: All Banks are Cooperatives. Some Cooperatives are Rural. Conclusions: I. Some Banks are Rural. II. No Bank is Rural.

A.Only conclusion I follows

B.Only conclusion II follows

C.Either conclusion I or II follows

D.Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Explanation: Here, 'Banks' and 'Rural' have no direct connection. However, the conclusions form a complementary pair ('Some' and 'No') with the same subjects/predicates. Therefore, either some banks are rural or no bank is rural, making 'Either I or II follows' the correct choice.

3Statements: P >= Q = R > S <= T. Conclusions: I. P > S, II. Q >= T.

A.Only conclusion I is true

B.Only conclusion II is true

C.Both conclusions I and II are true

D.Neither conclusion I nor II is true

Explanation: From the statements, P >= Q = R > S gives P > S, so Conclusion I is true. For Conclusion II, Q = R > S <= T creates a conflict of signs between Q and T, so we cannot establish a relation, meaning Q >= T is false.

4Pointing to a photograph of a boy, Ram (a male) said, 'He is the only son of my grandfather's only child.' How is the boy in the photograph related to Ram?

A.Brother

B.Cousin

C.Himself

D.Father

Explanation: Ram's grandfather's only child is Ram's father. The only son of Ram's father is Ram himself (since Ram is male). Thus, the boy in the photograph is Ram himself.

5A person starts walking from Point A towards the East. After walking 10 meters, he takes a right turn and walks 5 meters. He then takes a left turn and walks 10 meters. Finally, he takes a left turn and walks 5 meters to reach Point B. What is the shortest distance between Point A and Point B?

A.15 meters

B.20 meters

C.25 meters

D.10 meters

Explanation: The vertical movements cancel each other out (5 meters South, then 5 meters North). The horizontal movements are both towards the East: 10 meters + 10 meters = 20 meters. Thus, the shortest distance from Point A to Point B is 20 meters.

6In the alphanumeric series: 'A 8 B # C 9 D $ E 2 F % G 3 H & I 5 J @ K 4 L', which element is seventh to the left of the tenth element from the right end?

A.D

B.$

C.E

D.9

Explanation: The 10th element from the right end is '3'. Seventh to the left of '3' is: G (1st left), % (2nd left), F (3rd left), 2 (4th left), E (5th left), $ (6th left), and D (7th left). Therefore, the element is D.

7Eight friends A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H are sitting around a circular table facing the center. B is third to the right of A. F is second to the right of B. C is third to the left of F. D is not an immediate neighbor of B or F. G is second to the left of H, who is not an immediate neighbor of A. Who sits second to the left of E?

A.D

B.H

C.G

D.A

Explanation: Placing A at pos 1: B is at 4, F is at 6, C is at 3. D is not neighbor of B or F, so D must be at 8. G is second left of H, and H is not a neighbor of A, which places H at 7 and G at 5. The remaining position 2 is occupied by E. The clockwise order is A(1)-E(2)-C(3)-B(4)-G(5)-F(6)-H(7)-D(8). Second to the left of E is D.

8Eight persons P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W are sitting in a straight line facing North. R sits fourth to the left of U. Neither R nor U sits at any extreme end. S sits second to the right of R. Only two people sit between S and P. T sits to the immediate left of V. W is not an immediate neighbor of U. Who sits third to the right of Q?

A.T

B.V

C.U

D.R

Explanation: Setting up the line (positions 1-8): R is at 2 and U is at 6. S is at 4. Two people sit between S and P, which puts P at 1. Since T is immediately left of V, they occupy 7 and 8. W is not neighbor of U, so W is at 3, leaving Q at 5. The sequence is P(1)-R(2)-W(3)-S(4)-Q(5)-U(6)-T(7)-V(8). Third to the right of Q(5) is V(8).

9Seven people A, B, C, D, E, F, and G live on seven different floors of a building (numbered 1 to 7 from bottom to top). Three people live between B and E. B lives on an odd-numbered floor above floor 3. G lives immediately above C. A lives on an even-numbered floor. F lives on a floor above D. Two people live between C and A. Which floor does D live on?

A.Floor 1

B.Floor 2

C.Floor 3

D.Floor 4

Explanation: B lives on an odd floor above 3, so B is on 5 or 7. If B is on 5, E is on 1 (three floors between). A is on even floor, and 2 floors are between C and A. If A is on 6, C is on 3. G is immediately above C, so G is on 4. F is above D, placing F on 7 and D on 2. The arrangement from 7 to 1 is: F, A, B, G, C, D, E. D lives on floor 2.

10Eight persons P, Q, R, S, T, U, V, and W have seminars in four different months (March, June, September, and December) on two different dates (11th or 22nd). T has a seminar on an even date of a month having 30 days. Three persons have seminars between T and P. Q and R have seminars in the same month. V has a seminar immediately after R. W has a seminar on an odd date. S has a seminar before U. Who has a seminar on 22nd June?

A.Q

B.T

C.V

D.S

Explanation: March and Dec have 31 days; June and Sept have 30 days. T has seminar on even date (22nd) of 30-day month. If T is on 22nd June, three seminars occur between T and P, placing P on 22nd Dec. Q and R are in March (11th and 22nd), and V is on 11th June (immediately after R). W is on an odd date (11th Sept), and S is on 22nd Sept (before U on 11th Dec). Thus, T has a seminar on 22nd June.

About the BSCB Clerk Exam

The Bihar State Co-operative Bank (BSCB) Assistant (Multipurpose) / Clerk recruitment is conducted via a competitive two-tier online examination (Prelims and Mains) administered by IBPS. It is one of the premier examinations for cooperative banking in Bihar. This practice question bank provides 100 model questions designed specifically for the Mains exam structure, covering Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language, General/Financial/Cooperative Awareness, and Computer Knowledge.

Assessment

The exam process has two stages: Prelims (100 Q, 60 mins) and Mains (200 Q, 120 mins). Sections in Mains: Reasoning (40 Q), Computer (40 Q), General Awareness (40 Q), English/Hindi (40 Q), and Quantitative Aptitude (40 Q). Penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.

Time Limit

120 minutes (Mains)

Passing Score

Determined dynamically using category-wise cut-offs based on performance and category.

Exam Fee

₹1,000 for General/OBC/Others and ₹800 for SC/ST/PH (Bihar State Co-operative Bank)

BSCB Clerk Exam Content Outline

20%

Reasoning Ability

Puzzles, seating arrangement, blood relations, syllogism, coding-decoding, and inequalities.

20%

Quantitative Aptitude

Data interpretation, simplification, number series, quadratic equations, and arithmetic word problems.

20%

General & Financial Awareness

Current affairs, static GK, banking awareness, and specific knowledge of the cooperative banking structure.

20%

English / Hindi Language

Reading comprehension, cloze test, error spotting, grammar, and vocabulary.

20%

Computer Knowledge

Computer hardware, operating systems, MS Office, networking, internet, and cybersecurity basics.

How to Pass the BSCB Clerk Exam

What You Need to Know

Passing score: Determined dynamically using category-wise cut-offs based on performance and category.
Assessment: The exam process has two stages: Prelims (100 Q, 60 mins) and Mains (200 Q, 120 mins). Sections in Mains: Reasoning (40 Q), Computer (40 Q), General Awareness (40 Q), English/Hindi (40 Q), and Quantitative Aptitude (40 Q). Penalty of 0.25 marks for every wrong answer.
Time limit: 120 minutes (Mains)
Exam fee: ₹1,000 for General/OBC/Others and ₹800 for SC/ST/PH

Keys to Passing

Complete 500+ practice questions
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Focus on highest-weighted sections
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BSCB Clerk Study Tips from Top Performers

1Dedicate adequate time to Computer Knowledge as it is a highly scoring section of 40 questions in the Mains exam.

2Stay updated on cooperative banking schemes, NABARD regulations, and state-specific agricultural schemes in Bihar.

3Practice solving high-speed Simplification and Data Interpretation problems to save time in the Quantitative Aptitude section.

4Focus on Syllogisms, Inequalities, and Blood Relations to secure quick marks in the Reasoning section before tackling complex puzzles.

5Take sectional mock tests to adapt to the online pattern and negative marking constraints.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the educational qualification for the BSCB Clerk exam?

Candidates must have a Graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university and a basic computer education diploma (DCA).

Is there negative marking in the BSCB Clerk exam?

Yes, there is negative marking of 0.25 (one-fourth) of the marks assigned to that question for every incorrect answer.

Can I choose Hindi instead of English in the Mains exam?

Yes, candidates have a choice between the English Language section and the Hindi Language section in the Mains exam.

What is the application fee for BSCB Clerk recruitment?

The application fee is ₹1,000 for General, OBC, and MBC candidates, and ₹800 for SC, ST, and PH candidates.

Does the exam include questions on Bihar's cooperative banks?

Yes, the General Awareness section includes questions about the cooperative bank structure in India and Bihar specifically, including NABARD's role.

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