How To Prepare for Banking Exams 2025

A job in the banking sector is one of the most sought-after jobs in the country. With banks recruiting every year, thousands of candidates apply in exams conducted by Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) and other banks.

With heavy competition around the bank exams, it is important to have an organized preparation schedule in order to pass the exam. The following are a few tips that would help you in your preparation: 

  1. Plan properly - The first thing that you need to do is plan. Having a proper plan is imperative as it ensures that no time is wasted. When drawing up the plan, you need to be aware of the exam pattern, syllabus, previous year's cutoff etc. Knowing about these will help you in preparing well for the upcoming exams by focusing on those aspects which needs work.
  2. Make a timetable - Next, you need to set a timetable. Doing this will help you in managing your time fruitfully and cover a number of sections during the day. It must be noted here that in the exam you need to score cut-off marks in each section to be eligible for the job.
  3. Use online resources to learn - You should use as many online resources as possible. It will keep you updated with the recent happenings as well as enable you to be master the tricks and methods used in solving the questions without wasting too much time on any questions.
  4. Go through the entire syllabus - Cover the entire syllabus when preparing for the exam. Doing this will ensure that you can easily solve any question that comes in the exam. As a variety of questions are posed in an exam, being prepared is imperative.
  5. Practice - Another important thing is to practice as much as possible. The more you practice the better you will get at solving the questions. You can try solving the questions from mock tests by setting a specific time. Doing this will ensure that you can keep a track of time and answer as many questions as possible during the exam.
  6. Revise thoroughly - Once you think that your preparation is done, revise thoroughly. Do not take it easy and keep working hard on each section. It will ensure that there is no complacency.

While a banking exam looks tough to crack, preparing well helps. The above-mentioned tips can be come in handy in cracking the exam and getting the job that you aspire for.

What are bank recruitment exams in 2025?

  1. State Bank of India organizes the SBI Clerk, SBI PO, and SBI SO exams (SBI).
  2. The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) administers the IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, IBPS RRB, and IBPS SO exams (IBPS).
  3. Reserve Bank of India holds RBI Grade B and RBI Assistant Recruitment exams.
  4. Life Insurance Corporation of India holds recruitment exams for LIC AAO, LIC ADO, and LIC Assistant (LIC).

Selection Process for Bank Exams in 2025: 

All the bank recruitment selection process involves either a two-phased or three-phased process that includes: 

  1. Prelims exam 
  1. Mains exam 
  1. Group discussion/ interview 

FAQs on How to Prepare for Banking Exams

  • Is it possible to prepare for banking exams without coaching?

    Yes, it is possible to prepare for banking exams without coaching. However, the aspirant is required to be committed to his/her preparation and should have enough study material. 

  • Can the banking exam preparation app be helpful?

    Yes, candidates preparing for the banking sector exams can refer to the apps available for preparation. They must ensure that the banking exam preparation app they choose comprises detailed study material and proper notes.

  • Are bank exams easy to crack?

    The bank examinations mainly of IBPS and SBI for different posts are not that easy to crack. The number of candidates who cleared the IBPS exam is much less than those who failed. 

  • What is the age limit for bank exams?

    The minimum age limit to appear for the IBPS PO exam is 20 years and the maximum limit is 30 years of age. For reserved categories the upper age limit relaxation is as follows: SC/ST candidates- 5 years. OBC category from the non-creamy layer- 3 years. 

  • What should I study for banking exams?

    You need to study quantitative aptitude, general awareness, reasoning, English and basic computer skills for banking exams. 

  • What is the first step to start my bank exam preparation?

    The first step of bank exam preparation is to have a thorough knowledge of the syllabus & exam pattern. Knowing the syllabus and exam pattern will help you prepare the study plan. It will help you to sort out the important topics and start your preparation. 

  • How can I crack English in the bank exam?

    One of the ways to score more in English for bank exams is by solving the previous year’s question papers and mock tests. This will help you understand your performance and also understand the type of questions asked in the bank exam. 

  • How many months does it take to prepare for bank exams?

    By adopting a meticulous preparation schedule and study accordingly, it takes six months to one year to be well prepared for the bank exams.

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