BANK EXAM

Bank PO Syllabus (Section-wise)

Reasoning Ability	Quantitative Aptitude	Computer Knowledge	English Language	General Awareness
Coding & Decoding Puzzles Seating Arrangement Logical reasoning Ranking and Order Alphanumeric series Data sufficiency Syllogism Input and output statement, argument & assumption Reasoning Analogy Reasoning Inequality	Simplification and Approximation Profit & loss Number Series Quadratic equations Problems on Ages Boat and Stream Data Interpretation speed, time & distance percentage ratio & proportion number system simple & compound interest probability mensuration mixture & allegations Time and Work Pipes and Cistern Boat and Stream Problems on Trains	Memory input & output devices Computer Fundamentals internet shortcut keys computer-related terms computer abbreviations computer hardware and software operating system basic computer networking Microsoft Windows Microsoft Office Types of Computers Cloud Computing High Level Computer Languages OSI Model Database Management System (DBMS) TCP/IP Model	Reading comprehension cloze test fill in the blanks tenses rules Sentence Rearrangement/ jumbled sentences Error Detection preposition rules paragraph completion idioms & phrases Essay & Letter Writing for Descriptive Exam	Banking Awareness Financial knowledge status current events across the world financial institutions and their headquarters static general knowledge

Bank Clerk Syllabus

The bank clerk exam is conducted for clerical posts and is a sought after job profile for candidates in India. The exam is conducted annually, and the exam pattern for the bank clerk exam is similar to the one for Bank PO exam. The bank clerk syllabus is also quite similar to the one followed in other bank exams.

The table below gives brief details about the bank clerk syllabus and exam pattern:

Bank Clerk Exam
Bank Clerk Syllabus	Level of Exam	Subjects
SBI Clerk Syllabus	Preliminary Exam	Reasoning Ability Quantitative Aptitude English Language
	Mains Exam	Reasoning Ability & Computer Knowledge Quantitative Aptitude English Language General Awareness
IBPS Clerk Syllabus	Preliminary Exam	Reasoning Ability Quantitative Aptitude English Language
	Mains Exam	Reasoning Ability & Computer Knowledge Quantitative Aptitude English Language General Awareness English/Hindi Language
	Interview
IBPS RRB Clerk	Preliminary Exam	Reasoning Ability Quantitative Aptitude
	Mains Exam	Reasoning Ability Quantitative Aptitude Financial Awareness Computer Knowledge

Candidates must go through the official notification released by the conducting body for the exact exam pattern and syllabus as this is subject to change and the conducting body reserves the right to change the pattern at any point in time.

For candidates preparing for the upcoming exams, the bank syllabus given below for the clerical cadre will help them prepare for the exam.

Bank Clerk Syllabus (Section-wise)
English Language	Reading comprehension, cloze test, fill in the blanks, match the columns, phase replacement, error detection, jumbled sentences, rearrangement
Quantitative Aptitude	Profit and loss, permutation and combination, percentage, mixtures and allegations, probability, mensuration, data interpretation, upstream and downstream, quadratic equations, approximation, simplification, age problems, number system, speed, distance and time
Reasoning Ability	Puzzles, seating arrangement, alphanumeric series, data sufficiency, coding and decoding, blood relations, logical reasoning, directions and displacement, order and ranking
Computer Knowledge	Internet, memory, software and hardware, input and output devices, computer fundamentals, computer abbreviations and terms, basic computer networking, shortcut keys
General Awareness	Static GK, current events across the world, International and National organisations and their headquarters
Financial Awareness	Financial knowledge, economic terms, financial institutions, financial news, economic growth and development

Bank SO Syllabus

Bank SO Syllabus Apart from Probationary Officer and Clerk, there is a third post for which banks conduct an examination. This is the Specialist Officers post. The SO exam is conducted for candidates who have specialisations in law, IT, Rajbhasha, Chartered Accountant, Agriculture, Marketing and Human Resources.

The table given below gives the bank SO syllabus and exam pattern in brief:

Bank SO Exam
Bank SO Syllabus	Level of Exam	Subjects
SBI SO Syllabus	Preliminary Exam	Reasoning Ability Quantitative Aptitude English Language
	Mains Exam	Professional Knowledge
	Interview
IBPS SO Syllabus	Preliminary Exam	English Language Reasoning Ability Quantitative Aptitude or General Awareness
	Mains Exam	Professional Knowledge
	Interview

The bank syllabus for Specialist posts is different from the bank syllabus for PO and clerk. The professional knowledge section comprises questions from the specialisations that the applicant has filled the form for and are his/her strengths. The educational qualifications are different for this post than for the position of Probationary Officer and Bank Clerk.

The bank syllabus for Reasoning ability, quantitative aptitude and English language is the same as PO and clerk and for bank SO, candidates must be well prepared in the field of their specialisation.

Other Bank Exam Syllabus

The State Bank of India and the participating banks in IBPS conduct the bank PO, SO and Clerk exams.

One of the most sought after exams in the banking sector is the Reserve Bank of India recruitment. RBI conducts recruitment for two different posts, and since it is the central bank of India, the number of applicants for the RBI exams is very high.

The bank exam syllabus and exam pattern for the RBI exams are given below in brief:

RBI Syllabus	Level of Exam	Subjects
RBI Grade B Syllabus	Preliminary Exam	General Awareness Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning Ability English Language
	Mains Exam	Economic and Social Issues English (Writing Skills) Finance and Management
	Interview
RBI Assistant Syllabus	Preliminary Exam	Reasoning Ability Quantitative Aptitude English Language
	Mains Exam	Reasoning Ability Quantitative Aptitude English Language Computer Knowledge General Awareness
	Language Proficiency Test

The bank syllabus for RBI is slightly different from the other banks. The syllabus for English language, Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude is the same as the one for PO and Clerk. Given below is the bank syllabus for RBI grade B Officer Phase II examination:

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Bank Exam Syllabus – RBI	Syllabus
Economic and Social Issues	Growth and development, economic reforms in India, Rise in inequality, human resource development, the social structure in India, Sustainable Development, employment generation, insurance and capital marketing, globalisation, government debt
Finance and Management	Union Budget, Risk management, inflation, monetary policy, the role of information technology, career planning, the role of incentives nature and scope management, corporate governance

Preparation for Bank Exams

Candidates preparing for the bank exams must note that each year lakhs of candidates get drawn towards this sector of employment. With the increase in the number of candidates, the competition is also increasing.

Since the number of vacancies released for each post in different banks is different, candidates must prepare themselves well enough to crack the exam in the very first attempt. Candidates further in this article will find preparation tips for different posts in the banking sector.

Bank PO Preparation

The post of PO is one of the most aspired and sought after posts and candidates across the country try their best to get an appointment in any bank as a Probationary Officer. Since the job profile allows great salary and various perks, recruitment to this post is also a very tough job.

Candidates preparing for the Bank Officer cadre exam must regularly solve mock tests and question papers to score better marks in the final examination

Apart from this, previous year papers will also be of great help to aspirants preparing for the exam. Solving IBPS PO question paper and SBI PO question papers will help candidates get an idea about the exam pattern and the level of examination.

Bank Clerk Preparation

The level of the bank clerk exam is more lenient than the bank PO exam. The number of vacancies released for the Clerical department is also higher than that released for PO. The exam requires candidates to be able to manage time and then solve the paper within the stipulated time period. For this, candidates must regularly solve previous year papers and practise papers to get better results.

Candidates must carefully go through the bank syllabus before starting the preparation for the exam. This will help them structure a study plan and cover all the topics in detail.

Bank SO Preparation

The SO category of exam conducted requires the candidate to be well aware of the topics included in the specialisation for which he has applied. The best way to prepare for this post is to practise regularly and have mastered the subject of specialisation.

Apart from this, being equally prepared for the other three sections is also very important, and candidates must devote equal time for the preparation of each chapter. Solving IBPS SO previous year question papers are recommended to the candidates. For better results solving mock tests shall also enhance the knowledge of the candidate.

The vacancies released in this section are not very high, so candidates have to face some fierce competition to qualify the bank exam. Go through the bank syllabus carefully and try attempting IBPS SO mock tests. This shall improve the candidate’s speed and efficiency.

RBI Exam Preparation

The RBI exam for the post of Grade B Officer and Assistant, both are considered to be the toughest exams conducted in the banking sector. Qualifying these exams require the candidates to be well prepared and updated.

For this, candidates must spend quality time preparing for each subject equally. Time management is another crucial aspect that needs to be kept in mind while preparing for the RBI exams. It is recommended that candidates must solve RBI Grade B Mock tests regularly to know the exam pattern and the type of questions asked in the exam.

More the mock tests a candidate solves, more are the chances of him qualifying the exam. This is because the candidate manages his speed and time to attempt questions accordingly, which will be helpful during the final examination. So, the RBI Assistant mock tests series can be of great help to candidates.

Since all the bank exams have almost the same bank syllabus and exam pattern, one of the most important and scoring subjects is the general awareness section. Candidates preparing for any bank exam must regularly read newspapers and be aware of all the events and happenings around the world. This acts as an advantage to the candidates preparing for the exam.