Citizen Credit Co-Operative Bank Exam 

Citizen Credit Co-Operative Bank, formerly known as The Bombay Catholic Urban Co-op Credit Society, was established in the year 1984. The bank is fueled by its values of integrity and good governance and aims at assisting its customers to achieve financial and economic success. The bank operates forty-six (46) branches in Maharashtra, Goa, and the Union Territory of Daman. In order to achieve the above-noted objective, the Citizen Credit Co-operative Bank conducts the CCCB Exam to invite and subsequently select eligible candidates for the posts of Probationary Officers and Probationary Associates (Clerks). 

Particulars	Relevant details
Conducting body	Citizen Credit Co-operative Bank
Posts	Probationary Officers and Probationary Associates
Application process	Online
Offical website	www.citizencreditbank.com
Mode of examination	Online at designated venues
Total questions	One hundred and sixty (160)
Total score	Two hundred (200)
Negative marking	Yes. One-fourth deduction for every incorrect answer
Stages of recruitment	Online test and interview

CCCB Exam Important Dates 2023

The relevant dates for the upcoming CCCB exam for the year 2023 are yet to be notified. We urge you to keep an eye on this space for more information. 

Eligibility Criteria for CCCB Exam

In order to be eligible for the CCCB exam, candidates must fulfil the below-noted criteria:

Post	Age criteria	Educational Qualification
Probationary Officer	Minimum of twenty (20) and a maximum of thirty (30) years	Graduate in any discipline with at least sixty-five (65) percentage marks              OR A professional qualification like MBA, LLM, CA, CS will be preferred
Probationary Associate	Minimum of twenty (20) and a maximum of twenty-six (26) years*	Graduate in any discipline Computer operation knowledge is essential Proficient in reading, writing and speaking Hindi, English, and Marathi

*There is a relaxation of age for candidates belonging to SC/ST/OBC up to thirty-one (31) years. 

Registration Process for the CCCB Exam

The application process is completely online and candidates need to register on the official website. During this process, candidates will be granted a provisional number and registration. To complete the registration process, the candidates must provide the necessary documents such as signatures and photographs. After registration, candidates will be issued call letters and will need to take the online exam at designated venues in Mumbai, Pune, Panaji, Mapusa, and Margao. 

CCCB Exam Fees 

The fee for the CCCB exam varies for both posts, as illustrated below:-

Post	Application Fee
Probationary Officer	INR 600
Probationary Associate	INR 400

Syllabus for CCCB Exam

The CCCB Exam consists of a total of four (4) subjects, namely, reasoning ability and computer aptitude, English, banking and general awareness, and quantitative and numerical ability.

Subject	Syllabus*
Reasoning	Spatial orientation, Observation, Analogies, Arithmetic Reasoning, Coding and decoding, Statement and conclusion, Cause and effect, Logical deduction
English	Verb, Tenses, Articles, Adverbs, Voice, Vocabulary, Grammar
Quantitative Aptitude	Number system, Profit and loss, Averages, Simple and compound interest, Time and work, Ratio and proportion, Data interpretation
Banking and general awareness	Current affairs – national and international, Sports, Indian constitution, Important financial and economic news, History, Current events

* This list is not exhaustive. Candidates must refer to official notifications for the full syllabus.

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Exam Pattern for CCCB Exam

The exam pattern is discussed below:-

Subject	Total Questions	Total marks
Reasoning ability and computer aptitude	Forty (40)	Eighty (80)
English	Forty (40)	Forty (40)
Banking and general awareness	Forty (40)	Forty (40)
Quantitative and numerical ability	Forty (40)	Forty (40)

Passing Marks for CCCB Exam

The Citizen Credit Co-Operative Bank has prescribed the below threshold for a candidate to score to qualify for the relevant post:

Post	Qualifying marks
Probationary Officer	Hundred (100) marks
Probationary Associate	Seventy (70) marks

Training Period for Selected Candidates

The selected candidates must undergo a mandatory training period before being absorbed permanently. The training period for both posts is noted below:

Post	Training period
Probationary Officer	Minimum twenty-four (24) months
Probationary Associate	Minimum twelve (12) months

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Salary for Selected Candidates

The Citizen Credit Co-Operative Bank has also prescribed the salary for both posts, as noted below:

Post	Salary during the training period	Salary upon completion of training
Probationary Officer	INR 30 thousand for the first six months INR 35 thousand for the next six months	Total CTC of INR 6 lakhs 55 thousand per annum
Probationary Associate	INR 20 thousand per month	Total CTC of INR 4 lakhs 38 thousand per annum

Preparation Tips 

Given the competitive nature of the exam as well as the high number of applications expected, it is crucial to plan ahead to achieve success. Here are a few tips for candidates preparing for the CCCB exam:-

• Be well-prepared with the entire syllabus in order to succeed. 

• Keep an eye out for the latest developments in the relevant fields to prepare for the exam as well as the interview.

• Since the exam will take place at designated centres, reach the centre on time to avoid any chaos.

• Take time to relax and unwind during preparation for the exam. 

• Keep a clear understanding of your aims and objectives and prepare a study plan accordingly. 

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