The banking selection process usually consists of two phases: Prelims and Mains. While Prelims focuses on speed, Mains tests your deep conceptual knowledge.
Quantitative Aptitude (Numerical Ability)
This section is all about calculation speed and logic.
Speed Math: Simplification, Approximation, Number Series (Missing & Wrong), Quadratic Equations.
Arithmetic: Percentage, Profit & Loss, Simple & Compound Interest, Ratio & Proportion, Averages, Time & Work, Speed-Time-Distance.
Data Interpretation (DI): Tabular DI, Bar Graph, Line Graph, Pie Chart, and Caselet DI.
Reasoning Ability
Tests your mental alertness and logical thinking.
Puzzles & Seating Arrangement: Circular, Linear, Square, Floor-based, and Box Puzzles.
Logical Reasoning: Syllogism, Inequality, Blood Relations, Direction Sense, Order & Ranking.
Miscellaneous: Coding-Decoding, Alphanumeric Series, Input-Output (Mains level).
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English Language
Focuses on grammar and reading comprehension.
Reading Comprehension: Fact-based and Economy-based passages.
Grammar: Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement, Phrase Replacement.
Vocabulary: Cloze Test, Fillers, Synonyms & Antonyms.
Verbal Ability: Para Jumbles, Sentence Rearrangement.
General & Banking Awareness (Mainly for Mains)
Banking Awareness:
RBI Functions, Monetary Policy, Banking Terms (Repo Rate, SLR, CRR), History of Banking.
Financial Awareness:
Union Budget, Economic Survey, Government Schemes (PMJDY, Mudra Loan).
Current Affairs:
Last 6 months of news related to Finance, Appointments, Awards, and Sports.
