Can an IT Professional crack SBI Clerk Exam?
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The banking industry in India is providing a lot of career opportunity to the young generations. There are many instances where people from various industries have switched to banking industry. The most common switch is from IT industry to banking industry. Through this article we will guide how an IT professional can crack the upcoming SBI clerk exam.
The IT professionals are equipped with analytical skills as demanded by the profession and they have strong hold on basic concepts. With proper guidance and enough emphasis on the main focus areas, one can easily get through this exam.
Tips to crack SBI Clerk Exam!
Let us now see how the IT professionals can crack the SBI Clerk exam!
- English Language and Comprehension
This section has changed completely as compared to questions asked in previous year’s exams. That time has gone when students used to ignore this section and still got selected. The students can score well in this section by following the methodology given below:-
Grammar: – The grammar should be on tips for banking aspirants. The candidates must follow the following tips for the same:-
- Complete basic grammar once from “Mirror to common errors”.
- Start attempting online quizzes on daily basis
- Prepare your hand written notes on important rules for quick revisions
Vocabulary: – The candidates with proficiency in vocabulary definitely have extra edge over other candidates. The candidates can score well in vocabulary by following:-
- Complete “Word Power Made Easy” by Norman Lewis at least two to three times.
- Complete “30 Days to More Powerful Vocabulary” by Norman Lewis at least two times.
- Read “The Hindu” newspaper on daily basis and mark difficult words in a diary and workout some exercises in these words.
- Take online quizzes on vocabulary as much as you can, infact make it your habit of playing quizzes and online games based on vocabulary.
- Last but not least go through all words asked in recently conducted exams.
Reading Comprehension: – This topic is very scoring and holds good weightage in exams. The candidates require good comprehension skills in order to top banking exams. This is possible by following tips:-
- Complete “How to Read Better and Faster” by Norman Lewis at least once.
- Complete “Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension” by Gautam Puri once at least.
- Study articles on current topics from good sources, and try to express your views by writing precise notes on daily basis.
- Practice online quizzes based on Reading Comprehension
- Reasoning Ability
The candidates are required to practice ample number of questions based on the latest patterns. This section can be exceled with time and by following a good strategy: –
Puzzles: – This is the most important topic of reasoning section. The candidate who wants to top in SBI Clerk exam must be proficient in this topic. Keep following points in mind:-
- To cover basic concepts of puzzle, go through a good quality online platform.
- Practice puzzles on all topics asked in exams till now. (daily 5 Puzzles )
- While practicing keep a track of steps followed in solving puzzles.
- Practice questions from online quizzes.
Logical Reasoning: – The questions based on decision making, statement analysis and other logic based questions are quite scoring. Keep following points in mind:-
- Cover basic concepts from a good online tutorial.
- Practice questions asked in recently conducted exams, pay special attention on the new pattern questions like flow chart based questions.
- Attempt online quizzes based on logical reasoning questions.
Miscellaneous Topics: – The miscellaneous topics are very scoring. Almost everyone can easily solve these topics; the difference comes in saving time. The candidates must:-
- Learn all time saving techniques.
- Practice questions till you feel comfortable with every topic.
- Quantitative Aptitude
This section can make a big difference in rank. Candidates can score almost full marks in this section. Keep following points in mind:-
Arithmetic: – Keep following points in mind:-
- Complete “Quicker Math “by M Tyra at least once.
- Solve questions from good quality online sources.
- Learn all important tricks and practice ample amount of questions.
- Make short notes on concepts asked in recently conducted banking exams.
Data Interpretation: – A lot of practice is a must to master this topic. Following points must be followed:-
- Complete “How to Prepare for Data Interpretation” by Arun Sharma at least twice.
- Learn techniques for quick calculations.
- Practice questions from good sources.
- Attempt online quizzes on ( Daily 5 set of Data Interpretation )
- General Awareness
Proper time and consistency is must to master the topics of this section. Keep following points in mind:-
Banking Awareness: – This section can be covered in a very short interval of time with certain techniques:-
- Complete Banking Awareness notes and capsules provided on Gradeup website and App.
- Take online quizzes on daily basis.
- Make hand written notes on questions asked in recently conducted exams.
Current Affairs: – The candidates need to stay up to date by following these points:-
- Read “The Hindu” newspaper daily.
- Follow current affairs updates provided by Gradeup on daily, weekly and monthly basis.
- Attempt quizzes based on daily updates.
- Make notes of important news
Mock Tests: – Merely completing syllabus is not sufficient. You must attempt at least 50 good quality mock tests. The analysis of mock test helps you in identifying the gaps, therefore keep on taking mocks, analyze and work hard on your week areas. Take mock tests on regular basis to check the level of your preparation.
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