Clerk / Junior Officer – Entry level, customer handling, basic banking operations
PO (Probationary Officer) – Management level, higher responsibility, promotion में जल्दी
Specialist Officer (SO) – IT, HR, Law, Marketing, Finance में specialized roles
RBI, NABARD, SBI, Cooperative Banks – अलग-अलग exams और eligibility
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2. Eligibility & Basic Criteria
Minimum 12th for Clerk (कुछ banks में)
Graduate degree (B.A., B.Com, B.Sc) for PO/SO exams
Age: Usually 20–30 years, relaxation for SC/ST/OBC
Nationality: Indian
Computer knowledge – basic typing & MS Office
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3. जानें कौन-कौन से Exams होते हैं
IBPS: PO, Clerk, SO
SBI: PO, Clerk, SO
RBI: Grade B, Assistant
RBI / NABARD / RBI Officer / NABARD Development Officer
State Cooperative Banks
> Tip: Official notification check करना जरूरी है – www.ibps.in, www.sbi.co.in
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4. Exam Pattern
1. Preliminary Exam (Prelims)
English Language – 30–35 ques
Quantitative Aptitude – 35 ques
Reasoning Ability – 35 ques
Duration: 1 hour
2. Main Exam (Mains)
Reasoning / Computer Aptitude
General Awareness / Banking Awareness
English / Hindi Language
Quantitative Aptitude
Descriptive section (Letter / Essay for PO)
3. Interview / Group Discussion (PO/SO)
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5. Important Subjects & Preparation Tips
1. Quantitative Aptitude – Practice daily, shortcuts, tricks for speed
2. Reasoning Ability – Puzzles, Seating arrangement, Coding-Decoding
3. English Language – Vocabulary, Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting
4. General Awareness / Banking Awareness –
Daily news, RBI guidelines, government schemes, economic updates
Magazines: Pratiyogita Darpan, Banking Services Chronicle
5. Computer Knowledge – MS Office, Internet basics, banking software
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6. Strategy
Daily 2–3 hours study for 6–8 months minimum
Mock Tests – Online practice from free apps or test series
Previous Year Papers – Solve at least 3–5 years of past papers
Time Management – Prelims 1 hour, Mains 2–3 hours daily practice
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7. Online Resources
Websites: Oliveboard, Bankersadda, Testbook, Gradeup
YouTube Channels: Adda247, Bankersadda, Study IQ
Apps: IBPS Exam Preparation, Pocket Aptitude, Current Affairs Daily
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8. Extra Tips
Typing & Computer practice – Especially for Clerk exams
Stay updated – RBI policy changes, banking news
Revision schedule – Weekly 1 full mock test + revision of weak areas
Positive mindset – Competition tough है, पर consistent मेहनत काम करती है
