Any tips for preparation of IBPS PO prelims exam? I'm attempting it for the first time. What books would you recommend?

Hi Anjali,

To prepare for IBPS PO, you must go through the syllabus which will help you in knowing important topics and different sections that you must cover in order to prepare well for the exam. Once you are aware of the syllabus then you must ensure that you know the exam pattern. After that make a proper routine and strictly follow it. For more details about preparation tips - Check here

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Here are some preparation tips you can follow for the same.



To start IBPS PO preparation, at first be aware of the exam pattern and the syllabus of the exam.



Make short notes. short notes will help you to revise before the exam.



Solved old question papers daily and do practise as much you can.



Speed and accuracy are important factor in any exam. improve your accuracy by analyzing the question paper you solved while practicing.



Make  Strong Your Basic Reasoning Skills .



Learn Formulas and Shortcut tricks.



Practice more and more with Mock tests.



Some of the books for IBPS PO you can prefer:



Comprehensive Guide to IBPS  Disha Publications



Quantitative Aptitude by R S Aggarwal



The Complete Success Package  Bank PO Recruitment Examination  Arihant Publications



Objective Computer Knowledge & Literacy by Kiran Publication



English Language by Wren & Martin



Bank PO Solved papers for PO & MT  Kiran Publication



General Awareness category  Mahindra Financial and Banking Awareness.



Good luck!

I would suggest you to go through the below points -



Proper planning  - First of all you should have made a plan for your studies. Better understand about your IBPS exam syllabus and find that in which weak section you must pay more attention and then prepare a study schedule. And IBPS preparation tips.



Update yourself  - You should read the newspaper, magazines regularly and also update with current affairs, daily events, and activities.



Study Topic wise - Students needs to concentrate on a single topic at a time do not just turn one to another pay serious attention to each and every topic. Practice more questions on the various topics.



Make GK a weapon - General Knowledge is one of the best marks gaining subject in all over banking exams.



Proper Time Management - You should practice more and more to be able to solve all questions in good timing.



Trial with Mock test - You must try yourself with the online mock test. With properly complete your IBPS Exam Syllabus you should try some mock tests to judge yourself in the exam with proper time duration. Solve mock test to have a decent idea of the paper.



Revision - Revise all your syllabus topics before few days once again and focus more on the weak section that time.



Below are books which you can follow -

Quantitative Aptitude:

Reasoning & Aptitude 2018 for GATE,IES and PSU Examinations

Logical Reasoning

Fast Track Objective Arithmetic Book

Quicker Maths



English & Reasoning:

Raymond Murphy or Martin Hewings

Word Power Made Easy by Norman Lewis

Wren and Martin High School Grammar.

Essential English Grammar with Answers

Objective General english by SP Bakshi

How to Prepare for Verbal Ability and Reading Comprehension for CAT

Upkar english BSC publication ENGLISH



Note : There are many books available in the market but kindly use the standard books only like which are easy to understand and which make all your concepts clear.



Hope this helps!!!