BANKING

BANKING Preparation & Mock Tests

Banking exams like IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, SBI PO, and RBI Grade B are competitive national-level tests for recruitment into public sector banks and financial institutions across India.

Prepare for IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, SBI PO, SBI Clerk, RBI Grade B, and other banking exams with our premium prep platform. Access sectional mock tests, reasoning puzzles, and current affairs modules aligned with the latest banking exam patterns.

Exam Mode Online / Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total Questions & Marks 100 MCQs (100 Marks)
Exam Duration 60 Minutes (20 Minutes separately timed for each test)
Penalty for Wrong Answers 0.25 (1/4th) marks deducted for each incorrect answer
Qualifying Standard Sectional & overall cut-off decided by IBPS
Sr. No. Name of Tests No. of Questions Maximum Marks Time Allotted
1 English Language 30 30 20 minutes
2 Quantitative Aptitude 35 30 20 minutes
3 Reasoning Ability 35 40 20 minutes
Total Preliminary Examination (Objective Test) 100 100 60 Minutes
Subject-Wise Syllabus
3 Sections
Swipe
English Language
Quantitative Aptitude
Reasoning Ability
Exam Mode Online (Objective Test + Descriptive Test)
Total Questions & Marks 172 Questions (225 Marks)
Exam Duration 3 Hours 10 Minutes (160 Mins Objective + 30 Mins Descriptive)
Penalty for Wrong Answers 0.25 (1/4th) marks deducted for each incorrect objective answer
Descriptive Medium English Only (Typed online on computer)
Sr. No. Name of Tests (NOT BY SEQUENCE) No. of Questions Maximum Marks Time Allotted
1 Reasoning 40 60 45 minutes
2 General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness / Digital/ Financial Awareness including RBI circulars 50 60 35 minutes
3 English Language 40 20 35 minutes
4 Data Analysis & Interpretation 40 60 45 minutes
Sub-Total Online Main Examination (Objective) 170 200 160 minutes
5 Descriptive Paper* (Essay and Comprehension) 02 25 30 minutes
Grand Total Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive) 172 225 190 minutes (3 Hrs 10 Mins)
Subject-Wise Syllabus
2 Papers
Swipe
4 Subject Sections: Swipe
Reasoning Ability
General/ Economy/ Banking git pulAwareness / Digital/ Financial Awareness including RBI circulars
English Language
Data Analysis & Interpretation
Descriptive Writing (Essay and Comprehension)
Exam Mode Online / Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total Questions & Marks 100 MCQs (100 Marks)
Exam Duration 60 Minutes (20 Minutes separately timed for each test)
Penalty for Wrong Answers 0.25 (1/4th) marks deducted for each incorrect answer
Qualifying Standard Sectional & overall cut-off decided by IBPS
Sr. No. Name of Tests No. of Questions Maximum Marks Time Allotted
1 English Language 30 30 20 minutes
2 Numerical Ability 35 35 20 minutes
3 Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 minutes
Total Preliminary Examination (Objective Test) 100 100 60 minutes
Subject-Wise Syllabus
3 Sections
Swipe
English Language
Numerical Ability
Reasoning Ability
Exam Mode Online (Objective Test)
Total Questions & Marks 160 Questions (200 Marks)
Exam Duration 125 Minutes (2 Hours 5 Minutes)
Penalty for Wrong Answers 0.25 (1/4th) marks deducted for each incorrect answer
Sr. No. Name of Tests (NOT BY SEQUENCE) No. of Questions Maximum Marks Time Allotted
1 General/ Financial Awareness 40 50 20 minutes
2 General English 40 40 35 minutes
3 Reasoning Ability 40 60 35 minutes
4 Quantitative Aptitude 40 50 35 minutes
Total Main Examination (Objective Test) 160 200 125 minutes
Subject-Wise Syllabus
4 Sections
Swipe
General/ Financial Awareness
English Language
Reasoning Ability
Quantitative Aptitude
Exam Mode Online / Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total Questions & Marks 100 MCQs (100 Marks)
Exam Duration 1 Hour (20 Minutes separately timed for each section)
Sectional Cut-off No sectional cut-off in Preliminary Examination
Penalty for Wrong Answers 0.25 (1/4th) marks deducted for each incorrect answer
Shortlisting Ratio 10 times (approx.) of category vacancies shortlisted for Phase-II
SL. Name of test No. of Questions Marks Duration
1. English Language 40 Total Maximum Marks 100 20 minutes
2. Quantitative Aptitude 30 Total Maximum Marks 100 20 minutes
3. Reasoning Ability 30 Total Maximum Marks 100 20 minutes
Total Preliminary Examination (Objective Test) 100 100 Marks 1 hour (60 minutes)
Subject-Wise Syllabus
3 Sections
Swipe
English Language
Quantitative Aptitude
Reasoning Ability
Exam Mode Online (Objective Test 200 Marks + Descriptive Test 30 Marks)
Total Questions & Marks 173 Questions (230 Marks)
Exam Duration 3 Hours 30 Minutes (3 Hours Objective + 30 Mins Descriptive)
Sectional Cut-off Minimum qualifying score required in each test / section individually
Penalty for Wrong Answers 0.25 (1/4th) marks deducted for wrong objective answers
Descriptive Medium English Only (Typed online on computer)
Phase-III Structure Psychometric Test + Group Exercise (20 Marks) + Interview (30 Marks) = 50 Marks
Final Merit Normalization Phase-II (230 Marks converted to 75) + Phase-III (50 Marks converted to 25) = Total 100 Normalized Marks
Test Name of the test No. of Qs. Max. Marks Duration
I Reasoning & Computer Aptitude 40 60 50 minutes
II Data Analysis & Interpretation 30 60 45 minutes
III General Awareness / Economy/ Banking Knowledge 60 60 45 minutes
IV English Language 40 20 40 minutes
Sub-Total Objective Test (4 Sections) 170 200 3 hours (180 minutes)
(ii) Descriptive Paper: Communication Skills (Emails, Situation Analysis, Report/Precis) 3 30 30 minutes
Grand Total Main Examination (Objective + Descriptive) 173 230 3 hours 30 minutes (210 mins)
Subject-Wise Syllabus
2 Papers
Swipe
4 Subject Sections: Swipe
Reasoning Ability
Computer Aptitude
Data Analysis & Interpretation
General Awareness
Economy
Banking Knowledge
English Language
Descriptive Communication Skills (Emails, Situation Analysis, Report Writing or Precis Writing)
Exam Mode Online / Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total Questions & Marks 100 MCQs (100 Marks)
Exam Duration 1 Hour (20 Minutes separately timed for each section)
Sectional Cut-off No minimum qualifying marks for individual tests or aggregate score
Penalty for Wrong Answers 0.25 (1/4th) marks deducted for each incorrect answer
Shortlisting Ratio Approx. 10 times vacancies shortlisted for Main Exam
Sl. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Duration
1. English language 30 30 20 min.
2. Numerical Ability 35 35 20 min.
3. Reasoning Ability 35 35 20 min.
Total Preliminary Examination (Objective Test) 100 100 1 Hour (60 min.)
Subject-Wise Syllabus
3 Sections
Swipe
English Language
Numerical Ability
Reasoning Ability
Exam Mode Online / Computer Based Test (CBT)
Total Questions & Marks 190 MCQs (200 Marks)
Exam Duration 2 Hours 40 Minutes (160 Minutes)
Sectional Cut-off No minimum qualifying marks for individual subjects prescribed
Penalty for Wrong Answers 0.25 (1/4th) marks deducted for each incorrect answer
Phase-III LLPT Local Language Proficiency Test for candidates who did not study opted local language in 10th/12th
Sl. Name of Test No. of Questions Max. Marks Duration
1. General/ Financial Awareness 50 50 35 min.
2. General English 40 40 35 min.
3. Quantitative Aptitude 50 50 45 min.
4. Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude 50 60 45 min.
Total Main Examination (Objective Test) 190 200 2 Hr. 40 min.
Subject-Wise Syllabus
4 Sections
Swipe
General/ Financial Awareness
English Language
Quantitative Aptitude
Reasoning Ability
Computer Aptitude
Key Exams

IBPS PO, IBPS Clerk, SBI PO, SBI Clerk, RBI Grade B

Test Sections

Reasoning, English, Quantitative Aptitude, General Awareness, Data Analysis

Exam Mode

Computer Based Test (CBT)

Marking Scheme

0.25 negative marking for incorrect answers

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Sectional Mock Tests

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Reasoning & Puzzle Mastery

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Current Affairs & Banking Awareness

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

A graduate degree from any recognized university with a minimum of 60% marks (55% for SC/ST/PWD) is required.

Yes, 0.25 marks are deducted for each incorrect answer in most IBPS and SBI exams.

IBPS PO consists of a Preliminary Exam, Mains Exam, and a Personal Interview round.

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