Multiple bank exams are going on throughout the year, and these exams are a way to secure a good government job for a better future. The way to these jobs is a bit difficult, as the competition is very high. Lakhs of aspirants apply for some thousand vacancies. In such a tight fight, one needs a sure-shot plan to succeed in the exam and get their desired job, and for these, we have curated a 3-month smart plan for banking aspirants. Now, you must be wondering why only three months, because the coming three months have some very important banking exams in the pipeline, such as RRB Clerk and RRB PO.
Usually, bank exams take place in two stages for clerical posts, and for officer-level posts(PO), it generally happens in three stages.
1. Preliminary Exam (screening test)
2. Main Exam (final written test)
3. Interview / Language Test (only for Officer-level exams like PO)
Generally Prelims exam is done to shortlist candidates for the mains exam. The exam is objective in nature and generally conducted in online mode. Usually, the exam consists of three sections, except for RRB Clerk and PO, in which the English section is not there. The other sections are English, quant and reasoning. The duration is 60 minutes. Also, the test is qualifying in nature means marks are not counted in the final merit list.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 30 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
The mains examination is the final round when it comes to the clerical cadre. For the officer level, this stage marks 80% weightage for the final merit list (20% weightage of interview). This stage is also conducted online and is objective and subjective in nature. There are almost four sections: reasoning & computer aptitude, data analysis, English, and general awareness. There is a descriptive test as well, which is of 30 marks and of 30 minutes duration.
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 min |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation (Quant) | 35 | 60 | 45 min |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 min |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Total (Objective) | 155 | 200 | 180 min |
Sectional timing: Fixed time per section.
Negative marking: 0.25 marks are deducted for each wrong answer.
For PO/ Officer exams, after the mains, shortlisted candidates have to undergo the interview stage. It is generally 20-30 minutes and is of 30-35 marks. Whereas for clerk/ assistant exams, there is no conduction of an interview stage, instead, there is a Language proficiency test to check local language skills for the area they have chosen to work in.
In this section, we are giving a general syllabus for the banking exams. There might be slight variations to a particular exam, but most of the portions are similar.
| Quants | Reasoning | English |
| Simplification & Approximation | Puzzles & Seating Arrangement (Linear, Circular, Floor-based, Box) | Reading Comprehension |
| Number Series | Syllogism | Cloze Test |
| Quadratic Equations | Inequalities | Error Spotting |
| Data Interpretation (Tables, Line Graph, Bar Graph, Pie Chart) | Blood Relations | Sentence Improvement |
| Percentage | Coding-Decoding | Para Jumbles |
| Profit & Loss | Direction Sense | Fill in the Blanks |
| Simple & Compound Interest | Order & Ranking | Vocabulary (Synonyms, Antonyms, Word Usage) |
| Ratio & Proportion | Alphanumeric/Number Series | |
| Averages | ||
| Mixtures | ||
| Time & Work | ||
| Time-Speed-Distance | ||
| Partnerships |
We have included the syllabus of reasoning and computer aptitude in a single column, and all other sections are also mentioned in the table below.
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | Quantitative Aptitude / Data Analysis | English Language | General / Economy / Banking Awareness |
| High-level Puzzles & Seating Arrangements | Data Interpretation (Caselets, Missing DI, Mixed Graphs) | Advanced Reading Comprehension (Inference-based, economy/finance themes) | Current Affairs (last 6 months) |
| Input-Output (Machine-based) | Data Sufficiency | Error Detection (grammar-based) | Banking Awareness (RBI functions, Monetary Policy, CRR, SLR, Repo/Reverse Repo, NPA, Basel Norms) |
| Data Sufficiency | Probability | Sentence Connectors & Starters | Financial Awareness (Budget, Economic Survey, Govt Schemes, Reports, Indices) |
| Logical Reasoning (Assumptions, Conclusions, Cause-Effect, Strengthen/Weaken arguments) | Permutations & Combinations | Para Completion | Static GK (Capitals, Currencies, Important Days, National Parks, etc.) |
| Coded Inequalities & Syllogisms | Mensuration, Geometry | Vocabulary in context | |
| Computer Aptitude: Networking, Internet, MS Office, Basics of Hardware & Software | Advanced Arithmetic | Descriptive Writing (Essay + Letter Writing) |
The plan is designed on a weekly basis in such a way that in the first week, you will develop the foundation or a strong base for the exams and in later weeks, we will focus on the basis of mock test performance. This is because it will be personalised according to your exam and will help you in strengthening your weak areas. Here we are giving a sample of 12 weeks along with a mock test at regular intervals. You can customise it according to your strengths and weaknesses.
This week, as already discussed, we will start to build our basics, such as learning percentage and ratio conversion tables for speed calculation, rooting words for English comprehension and vocabulary and reasoning basics by solving easy topics such as number series, syllogisms, etc.
| Day | Quantitative Aptitude | English Language | Reasoning Ability |
| Mon | Basics of Percentages (concept & examples) | Introduction to Root Words | Introduction to Number Series |
| Tue | Practice Percentage Problems | Root words for common prefixes & suffixes | Easy Number Series (missing terms) |
| Wed | Learn Ratios and start conversion table (ratio ↔ percentage) | Vocabulary practice with 10–15 root words | Number Series (wrong number type) |
| Thu | Continue Ratio Conversion Tables | Reading comprehension using root words | Basics of Syllogisms (concept & Venn diagrams) |
| Fri | Mixed practice: Percentages + Ratios | Vocabulary drills (revise learned root words) | Solve easy Syllogism questions |
| Sat | % to ratio conversions | Practice comprehension passages | Mixed set: Number Series + Syllogs |
| Sun | Weekly Revision – Percentages & Ratios | Revise all root words learned this week | Revision: Number Series + Syllogisms |
This week, we will strengthen our basics that we’ve learnt in the first week. This week, we have also introduced mini mock tests and revision sessions that are important for better performance in the examination. Also, in the first week, we did not start the preparation of general awareness, and there were no mock test sessions, but in this week, both of these things are included. As you solve more questions, you will develop shortcuts of your own. Don’t use any shortcut without knowing the logic behind it. Sometimes
| Day | Quant | Reasoning | English | GK | Practice |
| Mon | Averages (Concepts) | Coding-Decoding (Practice) | Articles | Current affairs (april month) | Quant Sectional test |
| Tue | Simplification | Inequalities | Sentence Correction | RBI Monetary Tools | Reasoning sectional test |
| Wed | Approximation | Blood Relations (Intro) | Vocabulary (Idioms) | Banking Terms | RC Practice |
| Thu | Profit & Loss (Basics) | Blood Relations (Practice) | Cloze Test (Easy) | Current affairs (April month) | Mini mocks |
| Fri | Profit & Loss (Tricks) | Directions | Grammar (Prepositions) | Financial terms | English sectional test |
| Sat | Simple Interest | Seating Arrangement (Linear Basic) | Para Jumbles (Easy) | Current Affairs Revision | Mini mock |
| Sun | Revision | All Reasoning | Grammar + RC | GK Recap | Full length Mock Test |
Now, we will move to advanced level questions and also start learning some new topics such as compound interest, seating arrangement and month and day based puzzles.
| Day | Quant | Reasoning | English | GK | Practice |
| Mon | Compound Interest (Basics) | Seating (Circular Basics) | RC (Short) | CA (May month) | 20 Qs |
| Tue | CI (Problems) | Seating (Square/Rectangular) | Vocabulary Drill | Priority Sector Lending | Reasoning Qs |
| Wed | Partnership (Concepts) | Input-Output (Intro) | Cloze Test | Current Affairs | English Qs |
| Thu | Partnership (Problems) | Input-Output (Practice) | Sentence Improvement | Banking Committees | RC Practice |
| Fri | Mixed SI + CI + Partnership | Inequalities (Practice) | Grammar – Conjunctions | CA Revision | Mixed Qs |
| Sat | DI (Tabular Basic) | Puzzle (Day/Month based) | Para Jumbles | Financial Institutions | Sectional Test |
| Sun | Revision | Revise Reasoning | Vocabulary + RC | GK Recap | Full-length Mock Test |
This week, we will prepare for advanced-level puzzles and data sufficiency in the reasoning section. In the English section, we need to cover advanced-level RCs and a cloze test, along with regular practice of vocabulary.
| Day | Quant | Reasoning | English | GK | Practice |
| Mon | Time & Work (Basics) | Puzzle (Floor-based) | RC (Easy) | CA (June month) | mini mocks |
| Tue | Pipes & Cisterns | Puzzle (Mixed) | Grammar – Modals | Financial Awareness Basics | Reasoning Qs |
| Wed | Speed, Distance (Basics) | Data Sufficiency (Intro) | Cloze Test | CA (june month) | English Qs |
| Thu | Speed, Distance (Problems) | Data Sufficiency (Practice) | Vocabulary | RBI Monetary Policy | RC |
| Fri | Boats & Streams | Puzzle (Advanced) | Para Jumbles | CA Revision | Mixed Qs |
| Sat | Trains | Logical Reasoning (Assumptions) | Grammar – Prepositions | Static GK (Capitals) | Sectional Test |
| Sun | Revision | Puzzle + DS | Vocab + RC | GK Recap | Full Mock |
It is week 5 of your preparation, now you need to do mixed puzzles and seating arrangements. Starting from this week, you need to practice a lot of questions. So, practice sessions are a must, and in the table below, we have given a separate space for practising the questions.
| Day | Quant | Reasoning | English | GK | Practice |
| Mon | Mixtures (Basics) | Puzzle (Seating Mix) | RC | CA (July month) | Quant Qs |
| Tue | Alligation & Mixtures | Statement-Based (Assumptions) | Error Detection | Basel Norms | Reasoning Qs |
| Wed | DI (Line Graph) | Logical Reasoning (Conclusions) | Cloze Test | CA (July month) | English Qs |
| Thu | DI (Bar Graph) | Statement-Based (Inferences) | Grammar – Adjectives | Priority Sector Lending | RC |
| Fri | DI (Caselet Basic) | Inequality + DS Mix | Vocabulary Drill | CA Revision | Mixed Qs |
| Sat | Quadratic Equations | Puzzle (Uncertain Number of Persons) | Para Jumbles | Banking Abbreviations | Sectional Test |
| Sun | Revision | Puzzles + LR | Grammar + RC | GK Recap | Mock Test |
This week major focus will be on Data interpretation. If you’ve seen the exam pattern above, then you’ll get that in the mains. There is a separate section that contains Data interpretation, and because of this, it is very important to complete and master this section. Also, now you’ve mastered basic calculations and concepts, which are also going to be asked in the DI section.
| Day | Quant | Reasoning | English | GK | Practice |
| Mon | DI (Pie Chart) | Puzzle (Advanced) | RC (Finance) | CA (August month) | Quant Qs |
| Tue | DI (Mixed) | Input-Output (Advanced) | Sentence Improvement | Indian Economy | Reasoning Qs |
| Wed | DI (Missing) | Puzzle (Day-Month + Persons) | Cloze Test | CA (august month) | English Qs |
| Thu | Data Sufficiency | Critical Reasoning | Grammar – Verbs | Banking Awareness | RC |
| Fri | DI (Caselet Advanced) | Decision Making | Vocabulary Drill | CA Revision | Mixed Qs |
| Sat | DI (Mixed Revision) | Logical Reasoning (Strong/Weak Arguments) | Para Jumbles | Schemes | Sectional Test |
| Sun | Revision | Revise Puzzles + LR | RC + Grammar | GK Recap | Full Mock |
This week, we are going to practice permutation, probability and Data sufficiency. If you’re targeting SBI PO, IBPS PO, and clerk exams, then you can skip these topics and prepare according to your weak areas.
| Day | Quant | Reasoning | English | GK | Practice |
| Mon | Permutation (Basics) | Puzzle (Mixed) | RC (Long) | CA (revision of april month) | Quant Qs |
| Tue | Combination | Syllogisms (Advanced) | Cloze Test | Economic Survey Basics | Reasoning Qs |
| Wed | Probability | Logical Reasoning (Cause & Effect) | Error Spotting | CA (Revision of April month) | English Qs |
| Thu | Probability (Problems) | Puzzle (Scheduling) | Para Jumbles | Budget Concepts | RC |
| Fri | Probability | Decision Making | Grammar – Conditionals | CA Revision | Mixed Qs |
| Sat | Data Sufficiency (Mixed) | Critical Reasoning | Vocabulary Drill | Committees | Sectional Test |
| Sun | Revision | Revise Reasoning | Grammar + RC | GK Recap | Full Mock |
| Day | Quant | Reasoning | English | GK | Practice |
| Mon | Percentage, ratio, average etc | Puzzle (Circular Advanced) | RC (Banking) | CA (may month revision) | Quant Qs |
| Tue | Data sufficiency | Puzzle (Floor + Mixed) | Cloze Test | Economy Concepts | Reasoning Qs |
| Wed | quadratic equation | Critical Reasoning | Error Detection | CA (may month revision) | English Qs |
| Thu | DI (Caselet Advanced) | Statement-Based Qs | Vocabulary Drill | Monetary Policy | RC |
| Fri | Mixed SI + CI + Partnership | Decision Making | Para Jumbles | CA Revision | Mixed Qs |
| Sat | Quadratic + DI Revision | Puzzle Marathon | Grammar Revision | Static GK | Sectional Test |
| Sun | Revision | Revise Puzzles | RC + Grammar | GK Recap | Full Mock |
This week’s focus should be on solving mixed questions, meaning solving those questions that have a combination of two or three concepts. In the English section, focus on finance-based RCs.
| Day | Quant | Reasoning | English | GK | Practice |
| Mon | Arithmetic Mix (P&L, SI, CI) | Puzzle + DS Mix | RC (Finance) | CA (June month revision) | Quant Qs |
| Tue | Arithmetic Mix (TSD, T&W) | Input-Output | Cloze Test | Financial Awareness | Reasoning Qs |
| Wed | DI Mix | Puzzle + LR | Error Detection | CA (june month revision) | English Qs |
| Thu | Quadratic + Probability | Puzzle (Scheduling) | Para Jumbles | Economy Revision | RC |
| Fri | Mixed Caselet DI | Critical Reasoning | Grammar Revision | CA Revision | Mixed Qs |
| Sat | Alligation + Mixtures | Puzzle Marathon | Vocabulary Drill | Current Affairs | Sectional Test |
| Sun | Revision | Reasoning Mix | RC + Grammar | GK Recap | Full Mock |
This is week 10, and now you’ve mastered almost all the major concepts with practice and regular revision, along with mock test and their analysis. Now it’s time to practice as much as you can. Make sure you practice mixed midlevel and advanced questions. For this, you can subscribe to our mock test series as well.
| Day | Quant | Reasoning | English | GK | Practice |
| Mon | DI (Advanced Mix) | Puzzle (Advanced) | RC (Banking/Economy) | CA (July month revision) | Quant Qs |
| Tue | Arithmetic (Mix) | Statement-Based Qs | Cloze Test | Economy Survey | Reasoning Qs |
| Wed | DI (Missing + Caselet) | Critical Reasoning | Error Spotting | CA (july month revision) | English Qs |
| Thu | Probability | Puzzle (Mixed) | Para Jumbles | Budget Highlights | RC |
| Fri | Mixed DI Sets | Input-Output | Vocabulary Drill | CA Revision | Mixed Qs |
| Sat | Mock DI | Puzzle Marathon | Grammar Revision | Static GK | Sectional Test |
| Sun | Revision | Revise Puzzles | RC + Grammar | GK Recap | Full Mock |
This revision is the major thing to be focused on. This is the time you should revise all your notes and try to solve those questions in which you face difficulty multiple times, irrespective of how much you’ve practised them.
| Day | Quant | Reasoning | English | GK | Practice |
| Mon | Mixed Arithmetic | Puzzle + DS | RC (Full) | CA (august month revision) | Quant Qs |
| Tue | Mixed DI | Puzzle Advanced | Cloze Test | Economy Revision | Reasoning Qs |
| Wed | Revision – Geometry + Probability | LR Practice | Error Detection | CA (august month revision) | English Qs |
| Thu | Revision – Arithmetic + DI | Puzzle Marathon | Para Jumbles | Banking Revision | RC |
| Fri | Mixed Problems | Input-Output | Vocabulary Drill | CA Revision | Mixed Qs |
| Sat | Full Quant Revision | Reasoning Revision | English Revision | GK Revision | Sectional Test |
| Sun | Revision | All Reasoning | All English | Full GK | Full Mock |
The final week of the preparation, this week just gives mock test, a sectional test of the mentioned topics. Do a detailed analysis of the given mocks for better insights into your performance. We are focusing more towards mock tests because they will give you real exam experience, and you’ll get accustomed to handling pressure conditions that are usually faced by candidates.
| Day | Quant | Reasoning | English | GK | Practice |
| Mon | Important Shortcuts Revision | Puzzle Revision | RC (Previous year papers) | CA (Final revision) | Quant Qs |
| Tue | DI Revision | Reasoning Revision | Cloze Test | Banking Awareness Final | Reasoning Qs |
| Wed | Arithmetic Revision | Mixed LR | Error Detection | Static GK | English Qs |
| Thu | Mock | full-length Mock | Full-length Mock | CA Revision | Mini Mock |
| Fri | High-Level Revision | Puzzle Mix | RC + Vocab | Current Affairs Last Round | Mixed Qs |
| Sat | Full-Length Mock Test | Full-Length Mock Test | Full-Length Mock Test | Full GK Revision | Mock |
| Sun | Grand Revision & Mock Marathon | Final Notes revision | Final Grammar + RC | Current Affairs | Final Mock Test |
In this blog, we have given all the details regarding the smart plan for banking aspirants. To practice questions and make yourself exam-ready, you can take our mock test series. We provide mock test series for RRB Clerk, RRB PO and many other banking exams. We also provide banking courses that contain PDF courses as well as video lectures.
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Yes, with focus and determination along with a smart study plan and taking regular mock test, one can definitely crack bank exams in 3 months.
At least 8 hours of study are required for banking exams. It includes reading of newspaper articles as well.
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