Success Story of ANIL SHARMA – Selected in SBI Clerk 2020

Success in competitive exams doesn’t come overnight! It’s built on years of effort, setbacks, and determination. Anil Sharma’s journey to cracking the SBI Clerk Exam 2020 is a powerful reminder that perseverance pays off. From facing multiple failures to finally achieving his dream, his story is packed with lessons every aspirant can learn from. Read this interview to discover his preparation strategies, challenges, and tips that will motivate you to stay focused and clear your targeted exam.

Q: Name of the exam in which you are finally selected.

Anil Sharma: I am finally selected in SBI Clerk 2020.

Q: When did you start preparing for competitive exams and how was your journey?

Anil Sharma: I completed my graduation in B.Sc. Mathematics in 2016. After that, I started preparing for SSC exams. In 2017, SSC exams faced delays and I felt very low. Later, I tried for state government jobs but couldn’t succeed. In 2019, I shifted to banking exams. I cleared many prelims but mains was tough for me. Finally, in 2020, I got success in SBI Clerk.

Q: Which exams did you appear in till date and what were their results?

Anil Sharma:

• SSC CGL 2016 – Failed in Prelims
• SSC CHSL 2017 – Failed in Prelims
• RSMSSB Lab Assistant 2017 – Failed
• Multiple SSC & Bank Exams 2018 – Failed
• IBPS RRB PO 2019 – Missed final merit by 3 marks
• IBPS RRB OA 2019 – Failed in Mains
• SBI Clerk 2019 – Failed in Mains
• LIC Assistant 2019 – Failed in Mains
• SBI Clerk 2020 – Selected

Q: How did you prepare for the English section?

Anil Sharma: I read The Hindu editorials daily and practiced quizzes regularly. That helped me improve comprehension and vocabulary.

Q: How did you prepare for Quantitative Aptitude?

Anil Sharma: Since I am from a mathematics background, I was comfortable with this section. I practiced mock tests and worked on weak topics using YouTube.

Q: How did you prepare for Reasoning?

Anil Sharma: I bought the Puzzle Mania book and practiced a lot. YouTube videos helped me clear my basics before moving to advanced puzzles.

Q: What was your strategy for General Awareness?

Anil Sharma: Honestly, GA was boring for me. But I managed it by reading newspapers daily and revising monthly PDFs from AffairsCloud.

Q: Did you follow a study schedule?

Anil Sharma: I couldn’t follow a strict schedule because of family responsibilities. But I made sure to practice regularly whenever I got time.

Q: Did you face any hurdles? How did you overcome them?

Anil Sharma: After many failures, I felt depressed and thought I couldn’t achieve anything. But my parents always motivated me and supported me. Their encouragement kept me going.

Q: Did PracticeMock help you in your success?

Anil Sharma: Yes, PracticeMock played a key role. Before this, I never purchased a full mock test series. After repeated failures, I tried PracticeMock’s test pack. The mocks matched the actual exam level and helped me improve.

Q: What is your message for fellow aspirants?

Anil Sharma: Never lose hope. Always trust God’s plan. Work hard and success will come. Best of luck to all aspirants!

Lessons from Anil Sharma’s Journey

• Consistency matters: Even without a strict schedule, regular practice brought results.
• Use the right resources: Editorials for English, Puzzle Mania for Reasoning, AffairsCloud PDFs for GA.
• Mock tests are game‑changers: PracticeMock helped him match exam‑level difficulty.
• Family support is crucial: Motivation from parents kept him going through failures.
• Never lose hope: Believe in yourself and keep working hard.

Anil Sharma’s journey shows that with persistence, smart practice, and family support, success in competitive exams is possible.