Bank Exam Syllabus 2020

Bank syllabus is one of the most important aspects for a candidate to be aware of if preparing for bank exams. In India, the banking sector is one of the highest recruitment providing industries, and every year lakhs of candidates fill in applications to get recruited in the banking sector.
The three main bank exams conducted in the country are by State Bank of India, The Reserve Bank of India and the exams conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection. Given below are the links where candidates can find the detailed bank syllabus for the exams held:

1. RBI Syllabus
2. SBI Syllabus
3. IBPS Syllabus

In this article, candidates will get to know the detailed bank exam syllabus for the exams scheduled to be conducted in the year 2021.

The recruitment of candidates in the banking sector is done through different online and offline examinations. The latest exam pattern and exam syllabus are mentioned each year with the official notification for the recruitment of the bank exams.

These exams are also conducted for different posts, and the syllabus and exam pattern differs for each post. Candidates preparing for other government exams can visit the linked article.

The syllabus for a few Government exams is similar to the bank exam syllabus, and the preparation for all competitive exams is equally comprehensive and exhaustive. Thus, all Government exams candidates can check the Preparation Strategy for Competitive Exams at the linked article.

Bank PO Syllabus

The Bank PO exam is conducted for the post of Probationary Officer in State Bank of India and other banks participating in the IBPS PO recruitment. Over the years, lakhs of candidates have got drawn towards this sector and especially the Officer’s category. The reason for this is that it is a permanent job and the salary given is high. Also, along with a high salary, the perks provided act as an added advantage.

The table given below mentions the exam pattern and bank PO syllabus in brief for the banks that conduct examination for this post:

The section-wise Bank PO syllabus has been given below for the candidate’s reference, and the aspirants can start the preparation for the bank exams scheduled to be conducted in 2021.

Aspirants can get the maths tricks and shortcuts to solve questions from the Quantitative Aptitude section in lesser time and more efficiently at the linked article.

Bank Clerk Syllabus

The bank clerk exam is conducted for clerical posts and is a sought after job profile for candidates in India. The exam is conducted annually, and the exam pattern for the bank clerk exam is similar to the one for Bank PO exam. The bank clerk syllabus is also quite similar to the one followed in other bank exams.

The table below gives brief details about the bank clerk syllabus and exam pattern:

Candidates must go through the official notification released by the conducting body for the exact exam pattern and syllabus as this is subject to change and the conducting body reserves the right to change the pattern at any point in time.

Solving previous year clerk question papers will also enable candidates to know the level of exam and ensure equal attention to each section of the exam. SBI Clerk question papers and IBPS clerk question papers will be useful for the candidates preparing for the bank clerk 2021 exam.

For candidates preparing for the upcoming exams, the bank syllabus given below for the clerical cadre will help them prepare for the exam.

Candidates can get the Shortcut Tricks to find Square and cube of a number at the linked article.

Bank SO Syllabus

Apart from Probationary Officer and Clerk, there is a third post for which banks conduct an examination. This is the Specialist Officers post. The SO exam is conducted for candidates who have specialisations in law, IT, Rajbhasha, Chartered Accountant, Agriculture, Marketing and Human Resources.

The table given below gives the bank SO syllabus and exam pattern in brief:

The bank syllabus for Specialist posts is different from the bank syllabus for PO and clerk. The professional knowledge section comprises questions from the specialisations that the applicant has filled the form for and are his/her strengths. The educational qualifications are different for this post than for the position of Probationary Officer and Bank Clerk.

The bank syllabus for Reasoning ability, quantitative aptitude and English language is the same as PO and clerk and for bank SO, candidates must be well prepared in the field of their specialisation.

For section wise syllabus, candidates can also refer to the below-mentioned links:

• Quantitative Aptitude Syllabus
• Logical Reasoning Syllabus
• Verbal Ability Syllabus

Other Bank Exam Syllabus

The State Bank of India and the participating banks in IBPS conduct the bank PO, SO and Clerk exams.
One of the most sought after exams in the banking sector is the Reserve Bank of India recruitment. RBI conducts recruitment for two different posts, and since it is the central bank of India, the number of applicants for the RBI exams is very high.

The bank exam syllabus and exam pattern for the RBI exams are given below in brief:

The bank syllabus for RBI is slightly different from the other banks. The syllabus for English language, Reasoning Ability and Quantitative Aptitude is the same as the one for PO and Clerk. Given below is the bank syllabus for RBI grade B Officer Phase II examination:

Preparation for Bank Exams

Candidates preparing for the bank exams must note that each year lakhs of candidates get drawn towards this sector of employment. With the increase in the number of candidates, the competition is also increasing.

Since the number of vacancies released for each post in different banks is different, candidates must prepare themselves well enough to crack the exam in the very first attempt. Candidates, further in this article will find preparation tips for different posts in the banking sector.

Bank PO Preparation

The post of PO is one of the most aspired and sought after posts and candidates across the country try their best to get an appointment in any bank as a Probationary Officer. Since the job profile allows great salary and various perks, recruitment to this post is also a very tough job.

Candidates preparing for the Bank Officer cadre exam must regularly solve mock tests and question papers to score better marks in the final examination. For candidates appearing for the Bank PO exam, IBPS PO Mock Test and SBI PO Mock Test series provided by BYJU’S will help candidates pace up their speed to answer questions.

Apart from this, previous year papers will also be of great help to aspirants preparing for the exam. Solving IBPS PO question paper and SBI PO question papers will help candidates get an idea about the exam pattern and the level of examination.

Bank Clerk Preparation

The level of bank clerk exam is more lenient than the bank PO exam. The number of vacancies released for the Clerical department is also higher than that released for PO. The exam requires candidates to be able to manage time and then solve the paper within the stipulated time period. For this, candidates must regularly solve previous year papers and practise papers to get better results.

IBPS Clerk Mock Test series by BYJU’S comprises 25 questions each, made to help candidates get a fair idea about the type of questions asked in the final examination. Similarly, SBI Clerk mock tests will help candidates analyse their performances based on the marks scored at the end of the test.

Candidates must carefully go through the bank syllabus before starting the preparation for the exam. This will help them structure a study plan and cover all the topics in detail.

Bank SO Preparation

The SO category of exam conducted requires the candidate to be well aware of the topics included in the specialisation for which he has applied. The best way to prepare for this post is to practise regularly and have mastered the subject of specialisation.

Apart from this, being equally prepared for the other three sections is also very important, and candidates must devote equal time for the preparation of each chapter. Solving IBPS SO previous year question papers are recommended to the candidates. For better results solving mock tests shall also enhance the knowledge of the candidate.

The vacancies released in this section are not very high, so candidates have to face some fierce competition to qualify the bank exam. Go through the bank syllabus carefully and try attempting IBPS SO mock tests. This shall improve the candidate’s speed and efficiency.

RBI Exam Preparation

The RBI exam for the post of Grade B Officer and Assistant, both are considered to be the toughest exams conducted in the banking sector. Qualifying these exams require the candidates to be well prepared and updated.

For this, candidates must spend quality time preparing for each subject equally. Time management is another crucial aspect that needs to be kept in mind while preparing for the RBI exams. It is recommended that candidates must solve RBI Grade B Mock tests regularly to know the exam pattern and the type of questions asked in the exam.

More the mock tests a candidate solves, more are the chances of him qualifying the exam. This is because the candidate manages his speed and time to attempt questions accordingly, which will be helpful during the final examination. So, the RBI Assistant mock tests series can be of great help to candidates.

Since all the bank exams have almost the same bank syllabus and exam pattern, one of the most important and scoring subjects is the general awareness section. Candidates preparing for any bank exam must regularly read newspapers and be aware of all the events and happenings around the world. This acts as an advantage to the candidates preparing for the exam.

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1. 

   Shashi Kant

   June 12, 2020 at 12:42 pm

   What is the minimum age required for appear in bank Po exam?

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     Mentor

     June 12, 2020 at 3:50 pm

     Hi Shashi,
     The general age limit to apply for a bank PO exam is between 20 to 30 years. However, different banks avail for a different age limit eligibility. For selected categories, age limit relaxations are also provided in terms of bank PO eligibility. For further details check Bank POpage.

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   shraddha dighe

   June 15, 2020 at 8:51 pm

   sir,after diploma we can elligible to any banking paper

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     Mentor

     June 15, 2020 at 10:43 pm

     Hi Shraddha,
     To appear for bank exams candidates are required to have a graduation degree in any discipline from a recognized university. Check Bank exams for eligibility and details.

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   Yogita

   July 15, 2020 at 1:22 pm

   Can we give these exams after bcom

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     Mentor

     July 17, 2020 at 8:52 pm

     Hi Yogita,
     Yes, the minimum education qualification required to appear for bank exams is graduation degree from a recognized university.
     Please check Bank Exam preparation for assistance.

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4. 

   MJ

   July 19, 2020 at 11:56 am

   Hi
   I have a question regarding the position of PO.
   So I hold experience in banking and NBFC sector and I am looking forward to join bank.
   Do I need to give exam for the same or can I apply directly for the openings

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     Mentor

     July 21, 2020 at 10:30 am

     Hi,
     You have to give the Bank exam in order to have a career in Banking field.

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5. 

   Kumar Swamy A R

   July 23, 2020 at 11:36 am

   I am a year back degree student, can I write banking exams before completing degree?

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     Mentor

     July 23, 2020 at 6:20 pm

     Hi,
     For SBI Exams, final year students can apply but For IBPS exams students in the final year cannot apply, they need to possess final year degree in order to apply for the exam. Also, If you clear your back exams this year itself you can apply for SBI exams.
     Check the links for preparation:
     SBI Mock Tests
     Bank Exam Preparation

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   gayatri gogoi

   July 25, 2020 at 9:12 am

   how to complete the syllabus topic wise in time( time management) . like for where to start ,what to start

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     Mentor

     July 27, 2020 at 10:34 am

     Hi,
     You can go through Free Online Mock tests to hone up time management skill. Also, check Best Time Management tips for Bank Exams for assistance.

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7. 

   Shalini

   July 29, 2020 at 2:35 pm

   1)Can one clear bank exam if he/she has done bsc in bio without maths subject?
   2) can i give po/clerk exams if I’m 20 years old?

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     Mentor

     July 31, 2020 at 6:30 pm

     Hi,
     Yes, you can appear for bank exam because only basic maths and arithmetic is asked in bank exams. Also, if you are 20 years of age you can appear for IBPS PO, SBI Clerk and IBPS Clerk but SBI PO minimum age requirement is 21 years. Check IBPS PO Eligibility, IBPS Clerk Eligibility and SBI eligibility in detail.

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   Mohammed Nabhan Pm

   August 4, 2020 at 11:37 pm

   In banking is it necessary to go thru in detail about current affairs. Name those particular area that we need to focus on

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     Mentor

     August 7, 2020 at 8:03 pm

     Hi,
     Please check the following links for assistance.
     Banking Awareness
     Bank Exam General Awareness
     Static GK
     Current Affairs

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   Daisy

   September 10, 2020 at 12:40 pm

   Sir, I am a BFsc student . Am I eligible for appearing SBI/IBPS PO Exams?

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     Mentor

     September 10, 2020 at 6:22 pm

     Hi,
     Candidates with Graduate Degree in any discipline are eligible to apply for the exam.

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