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Exam Pattern

Preliminary Examination

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
English Language	30	30	20 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude	35	35	20 minutes
Reasoning Ability	35	35	20 minutes
Total	100	100	60 minutes

Main Examination

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude	40	60	50 minutes
General / Economy / Banking Awareness	35	50	25 minutes
English Language	35	40	40 minutes
Data Analysis & Interpretation	35	50	45 minutes
Total	145	200	160 minutes

Descriptive Test

Section	Questions	Marks	Duration
Essay + Comprehension	2	25	30 minutes

• Negative marking: 0.25 mark for each wrong answer in objective tests.
• Prelims is qualifying in nature.
• Final selection is based on Mains plus Interview.

Detailed Syllabus

A. Prelims – English Language

Topic	Key Areas
Reading Comprehension	Passages, inference, vocabulary in context
Cloze Test	Sentence context and grammar
Error Spotting	Grammar-based errors
Para Jumbles	Sentence arrangement
Fill in the Blanks	Single and double blanks
Sentence Improvement	Correction and rewriting
Vocabulary	Synonyms, antonyms, idioms, phrases

B. Prelims – Quantitative Aptitude

Topic	Key Areas
Number Series	Missing number, wrong number series
Simplification	BODMAS, approximation
Percentage	Basic and advanced percentage problems
Ratio and Proportion	Partnerships, mixtures, variation
Profit and Loss	Discount, marked price, cost price
Time and Work	Efficiency, pipes and cisterns
Time, Speed and Distance	Train, boat, race problems
Simple and Compound Interest	Interest calculations
Data Interpretation	Tables, bar graphs, line graphs, pie charts
Miscellaneous Arithmetic	Average, age, mensuration, probability

C. Prelims – Reasoning Ability

Topic	Key Areas
Puzzles	Floor-based, box-based, arrangement puzzles
Seating Arrangement	Linear and circular seating
Syllogism	Statements and conclusions
Inequalities	Direct and coded inequalities
Coding-Decoding	Letter, number, and symbol coding
Blood Relations	Family-based relations
Direction Sense	Distance and direction problems
Alphabet Series	Missing and pattern series
Input-Output	Machine-based reasoning
Order and Ranking	Position-based questions
Data Sufficiency	Logical sufficiency of data

D. Mains – Reasoning & Computer Aptitude

Topic	Key Areas
Advanced Reasoning	High-level puzzles, seating arrangement, coded inequalities
Logical Reasoning	Statement-assumption, statement-conclusion, course of action
Computer Basics	Hardware, software, memory, input-output devices
Operating System	Windows basics, file management, shortcuts
MS Office	Word, Excel, PowerPoint
Internet and Networking	Email, browsers, LAN/WAN, protocols
Computer Security	Virus, malware, cyber safety

E. Mains – General / Economy / Banking Awareness

Topic	Key Areas
Banking Awareness	Banking terms, operations, financial institutions
RBI and Monetary Policy	RBI functions, repo, reverse repo, CRR, SLR
Current Affairs	National and international events
Economic Awareness	GDP, inflation, budget, fiscal policy, economic survey
Financial Awareness	Insurance, mutual funds, bonds, stock market
Digital Banking	UPI, NEFT, RTGS, IMPS, net banking, mobile banking
Static GK	Important days, capitals, currencies, headquarters

F. Mains – English Language

Topic	Key Areas
Reading Comprehension	Inferential and fact-based passages
Cloze Test	Advanced level vocabulary and grammar
Para Jumbles	Rearranging complex sentences
Error Detection	Grammar and usage
Sentence Correction	Advanced correction
Word Usage	Synonyms, antonyms, idioms
Paragraph Completion	Logical completion of text

G. Mains – Data Analysis & Interpretation

Topic	Key Areas
Data Interpretation	Tables, line graphs, bar graphs, caselets, pie charts
Data Sufficiency	Based on charts and numerical data
Arithmetic Applications	Profit-loss, percentage, ratio, average
Comparison-Based Questions	Relative analysis, multi-step calculation

H. Descriptive Test

Topic	Key Areas
Essay Writing	Banking, economy, social issues, digital finance, current affairs
Comprehension	Reading and summarizing passage
Formal Writing	Email or letter-style structured response if asked

Important Notes

Point	Detail
Negative Marking	0.25 mark per wrong answer
Prelims	Qualifying stage only
Mains	Crucial for final merit
Interview	Final stage after Mains
Descriptive Paper	Included in Mains

Preparation Strategy

• Start with Reasoning, Quant, and English for Prelims.
• For Mains, focus on Banking Awareness, Economy, Computer Aptitude, and DI.
• Practice essay writing and comprehension for the descriptive test.
• Solve daily mocks and previous year papers to improve speed and accuracy.

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Selection Process	Prelims, Mains, Interview
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