Friday 15 April 2016

4 Successful Tips to Pass Bank Exams in First Attempt

How to Pass Bank Exams. Bank exams are one of the toughest exams in India. Bank jobs are currently among the most in-demand jobs in India. More than 20 lakh aspirants generally appear for exams conducted by IBPS, Reserve Bank of India (RBI), State Bank of India (SBI), and private banks(taken together). These banking exams can give you jobs in RBI, SBI (and associated banks), 21 nationalised banks, 20+ private Indian banks, select foreign banks and a large number of small to medium co-operative banks along with gramin banks at the clerical, PO (Probationary Officer) and SO (Specialist Officer) levels. Vacancies in banks are set to reach 7.5 lakh in the next 5 years, since banking jobs are appearing lucrative in times of an economic slowdown.

1. Plan early for common exam :
Having decided on the post, its time to begin preparations for examinations. With the introduction of common written exam by Institute of banking personnel selection (IBPS) – you will have to appear for only a single test & can apply to any bank recruitments with that score.

The question paper will most probably contain the following sections:

Reasoning, Quantitative aptitude or Numerical reasoning, English, General awareness & Computer knowledge. Since the PO & clerical exams is conducted twice a year & specialist officer once a year, you have enough time to prepare.

How to Pass Bank Exams in First Attempt

2. Take Maximum Efforts :
Whatever be the mode of preparing, personal effort is very much required as the competition will be high.

Understand the exam pattern & frame shortcuts or easy methods for answering a question within the given time.
Regular Practice will boost your confidence level attend the exam without fear.
Keep an eye on the upcoming bank exams & jobs to gather as much information about the specific banking organization that you wish to apply.

3. Practice Makes Man Perfect :
More than qualifying, scoring high marks increases your prospects. The more you practice, the better are your chances of reaching good marks in the examination.For this, there are two methods that can be followed

Coaching Centre: Many centres for bank exams coaching have sprung up & every city/town has atleast one.Here you will have access to trainers for solving doubts, regular mock tests & individual attention.The fees starts from Rs.6000 & goes upto Rs.10,000
Self Study:  This is the normal route many aspirants tend to travel.You will have to devote some time among other works in preparing for the exam sections.
Previous year’s solved question papers, guides & workbooks are available in bookshops nowadays with which you can prepare from home.

4. Interviews :
This is the Last tip but not the least one. After clearing the written tests, Group discussion or Interviews will be the deciding factor in selection of a candidate for appointment. (See : Bank Exam Interview Tips)


Since most questions would be banking, economy & policy related, knowledge about latest events is required.

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