Bank PO exams are one of the most chosen exams that aspiring candidates apply to out of all bank exams. This is because of the perks that come with the job like lucrative salary and other benefits.

As more and more candidates are applying for these exams, the competition is on the rise and if you want to clear the exam and secure a job for yourself, you will have to give your absolute best. The first step to doing that is starting your preparation for the exam as soon as possible.

What is the preparation material required for the Bank PO Exam?

To know what study and preparation material you would require for clearing the bank PO exam, you must know the syllabus and all the sections included in the bank PO exam. There are two exams taken, first is the preliminary exam and the second is the mains exam which you are eligible to attempt if you clear the preliminary exam.

The sections included in the bank PO exam are quantitative aptitude, English, reasoning ability and general awareness. You should have all the material that is required to prepare for all these sections as all of them are equally important in the bank PO exam and should be focused on equally.

There are different books available for all the sections and it is very important to choose the right books to study from because many times choosing the wrong books can keep you from clearing the exam. There are many government recommended books available and it is advised to go for these books as they usually have all topics covered and prove beneficial in your preparation.

Preparation for Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative aptitude involves a lot of calculations and can prove to be one of the most complex sections of the bank PO exam. That is why you need to focus and prepare this section well if you want to score in this section of the Bank PO exam.

There are a few books recommended by the government for the preparation of the quantitative aptitude section of the exam. One of the most recommended books is Quantitative aptitude by R.S. Agarwal. It is the most recommended as it covers all the topics that fall under this section right from the basics.

Preparation Material for English or Verbal ability

This part of the exam tests your command of the English language. Most people who are not very comfortable with the English language may find this section hard to clear. The most recommended book for this section of the bank PO exam is English Grammar by Wren and Martin.

Preparation Material for Reasoning Ability

This section of the bank PO involves questions that test your reasoning ability and general intelligence. The most recommended book for this section is Verbal and Non-verbal reasoning by R.S. Agarwal.

Preparation Material for General Awareness

The general awareness section tests your knowledge of current and daily affairs. This you can achieve by keeping yourself updated by reading newspapers daily and news online. To prepare for your banking awareness the book you can study is Banking Awareness by Arihant Publications. 

When you are preparing for the exam, the most important thing is to know all the syllabus thoroughly. Once you know the syllabus for the bank PO exam, the next step is to have all the study material required with you.