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Banking sector is one of the top most growing fields in the country. It has been one of the top most preferred career options by many students these days. Banking sector has been flourishing in Urban and Rural area as well as at the International Level too. So there has been huge requirement of the Human Resource in this sector. The large use of the Technology these days there has been a need of the Human Resource that has a good Technological Skills. The Banking Sectors work is not restricted to providing customers a Bank Account Facility it has gone beyond like providing more services to the clients.
There have been a great career opportunities in both the Private as well as Public Banking Sector.
Before appearing for the Bank PO exams one needs to understand the Exam Paper pattern and needs to study accordingly
The exam paper pattern covers the following areas-
1. English
2. GK
3.Quantitative Aptitude
4. Logical Reasoning
English the widely spoken language and its the official language in the world. So one needs to have a proper understanding of the English. One should work on the areas of speaking, writing, understanding and listening of the English. Whereas for the Bank Exams one should work on the usage of the English and also on the following topics
1. Grammar
2. Preposition
3. Articles
4. Vocabulary- Synonyms, Antonyms, Homophones etc.
5. Comprehension Questions
6.Phrases and Idioms
7.Sentence improvement
8. Spotting the error
9. One word substitution.
You can refer to NCERT English Books and also competitive books of banking.
GK is the other part where you are tested how much you are aware what is happening around you. For preparation of the GK one should have a habit of reading. One should various Newspapers, Articles, Magazines, Periodicals on daily basis.
The following areas are to be considered while preparing for GK
1.History
2. Politics
3.Finance
4. Books and NOvels and authors.
5.Sports
6. Insurance
7. Indian Economy
8.Awards
9. Agriculture
10. Budget and Taxes
11.Structure and Functions of RBI
12. Currencies
13. Government Schemes
Read the books related to GK and also watch News channels for the updates.
I hope you find this information useful and helpful.
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Prathamesh Kapote
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