Thinking about cracking the SBI Clerk Mains in one month? You’ll need a smart, focused approach and consistent effort. Let’s break this down so you can see every day’s task, avoid distractions, and get the maximum benefit from your study hours. This blog covers a day-wise task list especially for SBI Clerk Mains exam, for 30 days remaining for the exam.
SBI Clerk Mains Study Plan 2025
The SBI Clerk Mains 2025 is scheduled for November. With only 30 days left, your study plan should be sharp, section-wise, and more focussed on SBI Clerk Mains prep. Don’t wait for your Prelims result; start now! The Mains is a little tougher than prelims, with a deeper focus on reasoning, data interpretation, comprehensive reading, and current affairs. Every mark counts here, all 200 marks decide the final merit ranking.
Let’s first understand what is asked in SBI Clerk Mains exam before moving to day-wise study plan!
- Sections:
- General/Financial Awareness (50 Q, 50 marks, 35 min)
- General English (40 Q, 40 marks, 35 min)
- Quantitative Aptitude (50 Q, 50 marks, 45 min)
- Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (50 Q, 60 marks, 45 min)
- General/Financial Awareness (50 Q, 50 marks, 35 min)
- Total: 190 questions, 200 marks, 160 minutes
- Negative marking: 1/4th mark cut for wrong answers
Day-Wise SBI Clerk Mains 30 Days Study Plan
Check daily task for SBI Clerk Mains last month preparation divided into 4 weeks as given below:
Week 1: Foundation & Analysis
| Day | Main Task | Secondary Task |
| 1 | Full-length mock test (Mains pattern) | Analyze mistakes; list weak topics |
| 2 | Reasoning: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations | Quant DI (Pie/Bar Chart) |
| 3 | English: Reading Comprehension, Error Spotting | GA: Current Affairs Past 6 Months |
| 4 | Quant: Arithmetic (Profit & Loss, SI/CI, Ratio) | Reasoning: Syllogisms |
| 5 | GA: Banking Awareness & Static GK | English: Cloze Test |
| 6 | Reasoning: Input-Output, Coding-Decoding | Quant Calculation tricks |
| 7 | Revision of week (All topics) | Topic-wise mini mocks |
Aim: Foundation for all sections. Know weaknesses for special attention next week.
Week 2: Intensive Topic-Wise Practice
| Day | Main Task | Secondary Task |
| 8 | Reasoning: Direction, Inequalities, Logical Reasoning | Quant: Data Sufficiency |
| 9 | Quant: Advanced DI (Mixed graphs, Caselets) | English: Parajumbles, Fill in the blanks |
| 10 | GA: Current Affairs (Past 6 months + Banking terms) | Reasoning: Series, Alphanumeric |
| 11 | English: Sentence Correction, Word Usage | Quant: Number Series, Quadratic Equations |
| 12 | GA: Static GK (Capitals, Currencies, Days) | Revision of Banking Abbreviations |
| 13 | Computer Aptitude: Basics + Practice Qs | Reasoning: Puzzles (new formats) |
| 14 | Mini mock (Focus on weak sections) | Error analysis and revision |
Aim: Strengthen approach to advanced-level questions and ensure basics are clear.
Week 3: Mixed Tests of Advanced Questions
| Day | Main Task | Secondary Task |
| 15 | Quant: Time & Work, Mixture and Alligation, Time, Speed & Distance! | Reasoning: Data Sufficiency |
| 16 | Reasoning: Machine Input-Output, Analytical | English: RC, Synonyms-antonyms |
| 17 | English: Cloze + Error + Para | GA: Current Affairs Past 6 months |
| 18 | Quant: DI, Mensuration, Partnership | English: Sentence Rearrangement |
| 19 | GA: Last 3 months banking | Revision of Static GK |
| 20 | Full-length mock test (try speed) | Computer practice Qs |
| 21 | Mock review & revision (All sections) | List frequently repeated errors |
Aim: See your scores improve, cope with tough/lengthy questions under time pressure.
Week 4: Revision, Speed & Test-Taking
| Day | Main Task | Secondary Task |
| 22 | Quant: Previous year memory-based | Reasoning: Practice skipped topics |
| 23 | English: Revise all question types – RC, Cloze, Error | Revision of last 6 months current affairs |
| 24 | GA: Fast revision – Banking, Financial, Static | Computer: Shortcut Keys, Basics |
| 25 | Full-length mock (improve accuracy) | Error analysis |
| 26 | Quant & Reasoning: Mixed Tests | English: Practice with timer |
| 27 | GA & Computer: Final revision | Sectional test – all sections |
| 28 | Full-length mock (least scoring section first) | Review test strategies |
| 29 | Revision: Mistakes, shortcuts, weak topics | Section-wise speed practice |
| 30 | Mock test + revision | Rest & mental calm |
Aim: Attempt at least 6–10 full-length mocks by the end of month. Final revision = ease + confidence.
How to Use This Study Plan Effectively?
- Begin each day with a mock test. Review your mistakes before moving on.
- Adjust daily targets based on your strengths & weaknesses. Mark tough topics for repeat practice.
- Mix all sections every 2 to 3 days so you don’t lose touch with any subject.
- For working candidates: Split 4 hours into morning/evening blocks or use free time for revisions.
Weekly Revision Strategy
- On Sundays: Combine all subjects for quick revision. Try 1–2 section-wise mini mocks.
- For General Awareness: Revise all current affairs from May–October 2025, banking awareness, and static GK. Write headlines in a notebook for quick last-day review.
- For English: Focus on strong reading skills (RC), grammar, and vocab – practice a few questions daily.
- For Quant & Reasoning: Keep solving and timing sets for speed.
Mock Test Strategy
- Start week with a mock, repeat every 3 to 4 days.
- Always analyze your mistakes immediately – learn why, not just what.
- Make a ‘mistake notebook’ and revisit it before every mock.
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Conclusion
Cracking SBI Clerk Mains in one month is possible with focus, discipline, and a section-wise approach. Balance your strengths and weaknesses, take regular mocks, and prioritize revision during the last week. Remember, confidence grows as you see your scores rise, so keep practicing daily! Good luck!
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FAQs
Ideally, 7 to 8 hours for regular students, but minimum 4 focused hours work for working aspirants.
Yes, if you follow this plan consistently, prioritize weak areas, and take enough mocks for real improvement.
General Awareness is generally considered most scoring, because there’s no lengthy calculation and most answers are direct. Revise current affairs well!
Computer questions are part of Reasoning & Computer Aptitude section. Learn basics and solve practical questions (Shortcut keys, simple logic).
At least 6–10 full-length Mains mocks before the exam. More is better if you have time!
SBI Clerk Mains exam is expected to be conducted in November 2025.
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