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Banking and insurance exams in 2026 demand the RIGHT study material. Not the most books—just the BEST ones.
This guide gives you the exact 5 books that crack exams. Period.
Practice Mock’s PM Infinity covers EVERY banking and insurance exam topic with unlimited mocks, expert videos, and live doubt solving.
| Book Title | Author | Best For | Price | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Quantitative Aptitude (2026) | R.S. Aggarwal | All bank exams | ₹450-550 | 5,500+ questions with solutions |
| Objective General English | S.P. Bakshi | All bank & insurance exams | ₹280-350 | Crystal clear grammar rules |
| A Modern Approach to Reasoning | R.S. Aggarwal | All bank exams (IBPS/SBI) | ₹450-550 | 7,500+ practice questions |
| Banking Awareness | Arihant Experts | Bank mains exams | ₹300-400 | RBI guidelines & current topics |
| Financial & Insurance Awareness | Disha Experts | Insurance exams (LIC/NIACL) | ₹350-450 | Financial markets + insurance |
What it covers:
Why it works: Quant is 30-40% of your exam. Master it here, and you’re already halfway there.
Best for: IBPS PO/Clerk, SBI PO/Clerk, RBI Assistant, LIC AAO, NIACL AO
What it covers:
Why it works: English scares people. This book makes it simple. Your score jumps immediately.
Best for: Every banking and insurance exam
What it covers:
Why it works: Reasoning clears mains cutoffs. This book gets you there 100%.
Best for: IBPS PO/Clerk, SBI PO, RBI Assistant
What it covers:
Why it works: 40-50 marks in mains come from this. One book = 35+ marks guaranteed.
Best for: IBPS/SBI mains, RBI Grade B, LIC AAO, NIACL AO
What it covers:
Why it works: Insurance exams test your understanding of WHY insurance exists and HOW markets work. This book explains both.
Best for: LIC AAO/ADO, NIACL AO, NICL AO, OICL AO, UIIC AO
| Month | Focus | Primary Book |
|---|---|---|
| Month 1 | Math basics + Grammar fundamentals | Aggarwal Quant + Bakshi English |
| Month 2 | Advanced Quant + Reasoning | Aggarwal Reasoning + Quant (tough topics) |
| Month 3 | Banking/Insurance Awareness + Revision | Banking Awareness / Insurance Awareness |
| Month 4 | Mock tests + Final revision | All 5 books (quick revision only) |
❌ Mistake 1: Reading 8 books = Master none. Read 5 books = Master all.
❌ Mistake 2: Only reading books, no mock tests. Books teach concepts. Mocks teach speed.
❌ Mistake 3: Ignoring current affairs. Update yourself monthly.
Books build concepts. Practice Mock builds exam temperament.
Our platform gives you:
Result: 92% users crack exams within 3 months.
| Factor | Banking Exams | Insurance Exams |
|---|---|---|
| Salary (Entry) | ₹35,000-50,000/month | ₹25,000-35,000/month |
| Work Environment | Fast-paced, data-heavy | Customer-centric, product-focused |
| Book Content Overlap | 90% same | 90% same (except Book 5) |
| Best Months to Attempt | Oct-Nov (IBPS), Aug-Sept (SBI) | Jan-Mar (NIACL), May-June (LIC) |
Truth: Many aspirants target BOTH exam types using the same 4 books. Smart strategy!
✅ Step 1: Buy these 5 books (₹1,800-2,200 total investment)
✅ Step 2: Join Practice Mock Premium (unlimited mocks + expert guidance)
✅ Step 3: Follow the 4-month schedule above
✅ Step 4: Take 10+ mocks per week in final month
✅ Step 5: Crack the exam
No excuses. No delays. Just action.
We just launched 3 powerful plans for 2026:
| Plan | Coverage | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PM Infinity | ALL banking + insurance exams | ₹999/month |
| PM Regulatory Pro | RBI, SEBI, IRDAI exams | ₹699/month |
| PM Prime | IBPS + SBI focused | ₹599/month |
Plus: 1 free week trial. No credit card needed.
You’ve got the book blueprint. You’ve got the study schedule. You’ve got the platform.
Now you just need consistent action for 4 months.
That’s it.
Your banking or insurance career is waiting. Don’t waste more time on YouTube or random PDFs.
Banking and insurance jobs offer:
This exam is your ticket. 4 months of focused effort = 30+ years of financial stability.
Make the decision now.
A: Physical books. Zero distractions. Better retention. Cost is worth every rupee.
A: Not recommended. Each covers a unique exam section. All 5 are equally important.
A: 4-5 hours of focused study. Quality beats quantity.
A: Start with S.P. Bakshi’s English (easiest to finish), then R.S. Aggarwal’s Quantitative Aptitude.
A: No. Books + Practice Mock’s online platform = complete solution.
A: 2025 editions work fine. Just update yourself with 2026 current affairs monthly.
A: When you score 80%+ in 10 consecutive mock tests consistently.
A: No. 90% content is common. Just add SBI-specific descriptive writing practice.
A: Quantitative Aptitude. It’s 30-40% of your score and sets the difficulty tone.
A: Yes! Use books 1-4 for both. Book 5 (Insurance Awareness) is only for insurance exams.
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