How to crack bank PO examination in first attempt?

In India, public sector banks recruits candidates for various jobs. These candidates are recruited in their various branches which are spread nationwide. Every year, IBPS, SBI and other private banks recruits candidates for their banks. The post of Probationary Officer (Bank PO) is one of the many posts available in the bank. As banking sector is one of the most flourishing sector in India, there are millions aspirants, who wants to be part of it. In this hot pursuit, they struggle hard for whole year in preparation for the written examination associated with the recruitment of Bank PO.

Every year, there is substantial increase in the number of aspirants, and so the selection process becomes tougher. The recruitment authorities have divided the written tests into two parts: Prelims and Mains. It is followed by interview round. The collective score of these entire rounds decides the fate of aspirants. Therefore, it is not easy for any aspirant to crack Bank PO examination in first attempt. There are several aspirants who get selected in their second, third or fourth attempt, as the level of competition is very high.

In this article, we will discuss the tips to crack IBPS PO examination in the first attempt. If an aspirant follows these tips thoroughly then he is likely to score handsomely and will also perform appreciably in the personal interview round. Let us add, a good preparation makes the journey smooth, swift and successful, so let’s begin this journey by following few important tips. These tips are:-

• Do your self-analysis, spot your weakness and work on it

Self- analysis is the best analysis. The aspirants should carefully go through the details of the examination pattern to properly understand the contents of the examination. It will help them in self-analyzing themselves about their strengths and weaknesses.

Thereafter, they should give importance on their weak sections and strengthen them. It should be done through a proper strategy. The aspirants can take the help of expertise tutors or teachers or can join any offline or online coaching for Bank PO. Let us add, the best way to remove your weakness is not to avoid it but to confront it bravely, and success will be yours.

After doing an honest and proper self-analysis, you should work on the fundamentals. Let’s discuss them topic-wise.  

• Quantitative Aptitude

You should properly learn Speed Mathematics Tricks. Try to do a lot of mental Mathematics daily and learn to speedily calculate. It will be a great help to you in exam. The candidates should develop comprehensive understanding of chapters such as Simplification, Average, Percentage, Ratio, Profit and Loss and Data Interpretation. You should thoroughly grasp these concepts and try to command it by practicing questions related to them. 

• Reasoning Aptitude

In IBPS exam, topics like Syllogism, Machine Input Output, Puzzle Test, etc carry more significance. Do prepare them properly. The topic of verbal reasoning is relatively easier and will take lesser time to prepare.  

• English Language

Considering the growing number of aspirants, the level of difficulty in this section has increased tremendously, so you should be very efficient in English Language. Do develop a daily habit of reading different piece of writings in the form of News Articles, Journals, Magazines, reviews, editorials, books, novels etc. The knowledge of English Grammar will be polishing your linguistic skills, so work hard on it.

• General Awareness

For many students, the General Awareness section is very tedious, boring and burdensome section. It is because as they have to learn and grasp a lot of events, dates, names in their mind with daily happenings at National and International arena. Do update yourself daily by reading newspaper daily and surfing internet on important happenings and events. Do not leave it to the last moments as you will not be able to grasp a stack of information in last few days.

• Computer Knowledge

Try to grasp as much knowledge as you can of its contents with proper revision. Do practice a lot of online or offline sample papers before exam. 

• Prepare an appropriate study time-table for yourself

To be one among top professional, you have to believe in hard work and discipline. Discipline is the concrete bridge between your goals and accomplishment. So discipline yourself, prepare an appropriate study time-table for yourself and follow it devotedly. There is no shortcut to success except your determination and focus on your goal (cracking Bank PO exam) from the very first day of your preparation. You should prepare time-table where you can devote sufficient time to each of the subjects in the prelims and mains written examination.

Furthermore, you should contribute more time on weaker sections or topics by working harder on them. After learning and grasping every topic and sections, you should also make a revision time-table. You should also attempt mock tests weekly to test your knowledge strength and time-management skills.  

• Select competent and dependable Study material

The preparatory stage is the most valued stage. It should be treasured properly by not losing it. The aspirants should be extra careful in selecting study material for his preparations. This is like a “make or break” situation for you.

The candidates are advised to join a competent coaching institute as they are professionally skilled in training candidates through their faculties and reliable study material. It will be a boon for new candidates, as they will get a clear vision of all the required details of cracking the Bank PO exam.

Furthermore, a hard-working and smart student should never limit himself to textbooks or help books but should be exploring other sources which can adding more dimensions to his learning. These other sources can be any software, website, android app etc. which is related to the contents of any of the topic or subject.   

• Create and Plan the proper examination module

To crack a competitive exam like Bank PO, the candidates should keep few things in mind while preparing for it. They should always focus on speed on solving questions with accuracy. It’s the time-management skills which finally matters. The candidates should first pick easier segment in the first paper and try to solve easy questions from all the sections. They should begin with the sections in which they are confident and strongest. Thereafter, they should proceed with moderate and finally with the toughest question. It will enhance your speed of answering questions. You are advised to avoid guess work as this may result in negative marking.  

• Stay Positive and Confident in your interview round

The last hurdle for the aspiring candidates in the Bank PO selection is the personal interview round. Now, this may make you nervous and uncomfortable, as you are undergoing one to one interaction with the selection board. You should never forget that you have outsmarted many aspirants in the written exam to reach this stage. Your confidence level should be very high. Do proceed forward with positive approach towards questions and answer them confidently. In the end, it will be the survival of the fittest, so be prepared to deliver your lifetime best efforts in this Bank PO competitive examination.    

In nutshell, it’s a herculean effort to crack Bank PO exam in the first attempt, but still many of the students have done it in the past. It’s important to stay positive, work hard on a proper strategy in a disciplined manner. The task can be difficult but not impossible for you.

So, stay mentally and physically fit, strive hard and reach your goal!

All the Best!!!

Author : This content is written & published by IBT Ajmer - Top SSC & Bank Coaching institute.