Computer Certificate Compulsory

Computer Certificate Compulsory to apply for Bank Jobs
Is computer course certificate necessary to apply for bank jobs? This has been the question asked by many new candidates applying for jobs in public sector banks.Recently,many large government banks have made computer certification compulsory to become eligible for the post of clerk & probationary officers.Read on to know what skills are needed & the reason behind this demand.All banks in India are moving towards core-banking(computerization of branches) & all transactions are made only through computer systems.This is the main reason for the banks to recruit new candidates with computer knowledge.So,what are the main skills required & what specific computer certificate has to be produced ?Q: From which institute/computer training center should I get certificate ?A: You can get trained from any computer institute,but some banks expect certification only from government approved training center.Q: What are the skills to be trained in?A: Banks expect certificate in Computer Awareness and Office Automation Course,which comprises of Computer Basics, DOS, MS Office, Internet & E-Mail.Q: I have studied computers in college level/I had computer paper in college.Should I still get computer certificate from a training center?A: Not Necessary.Candidates with computer subject in their degree/college need not submit the certificate.Q: How long should I get trained & what would be the cost of course?A: Normally, Computer Awareness and Office Automation Course would cost around Rs.1000 - Rs.3000 depending upon the city & center.Since the course teaches basics of computers,the duration would be maximum for 3 weeks.Original post @ www.bankexamsindia.com