SBI Clerk Books 2020: SBI Clerk Exam 2020 was scheduled to be held on April 19 and due to the existing pandemic, the exam has been postponed. Candidates should use this time to prepare well for the exam and should try to ace the exam in the first attempt itself. Candidates must be fastidious while choosing the books and online materials for their preparation. IBPS Guide best minds have joined hands together and provided a list of best books for the preparation. This book will cover all the topics from basics to advanced levels.
Best Books for SBI Clerk 2020 Exam Preparation
You should be careful while choosing the study material when you are going to prepare for any competitive exam. Our IBPS Guide masterminds have created a list of section-wise books that would provide a helping hand to boost your bank exam preparation. You can learn all the basic and advanced concepts from these books and use the previous year questions to analyze where you are standing. Take regular mock tests to examine your weaker and stronger sections.
SBI Clerk Quantitative Aptitude Books
| Name of the Book | Author / Publisher |
| Practice Book on Quicker Maths | M.Tyra, K.Kundan/ Magical Publisher |
| Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination | R.S Aggarwal / S.Chand Publisher |
| Fast Track Objective Arithmetic | Rajesh Varma/ Arihant Publisher |
| Quantitative Aptitude by Arun Sharma | Arun Sharma / McGraw Hill |
SBI Clerk English Books 2020
| Name of the Book | Author |
| High School English Grammar and Composition | Wren and Martin |
| Objective General English | SP Bakshi |
| Descriptive General English | SP Bakshi |
| Word Power Made Easy | Norman Lewis |
SBI Clerk Reasoning Ability BooksÂ
| Name of the Book | Publisher |
| Test of Reasoning | Edgar Thorpe / Pearson |
| A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non Verbal Reasoning | R.S Aggarwal/ S. Chand Publisher |
| Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey | MK Pandey / Magical book series |
SBI Clerk Computer Knowledge Books 2020
| Name of the book | Author |
| Content Knowledge for IBPS – CWE Clerical Cadre | Content Crop |
| Objective Computer Knowledge & Literacy 2610 + Objective Question | Kiran Prakashan |
SBI Clerk General Awareness Books
| Name of the Book | Author |
| General Knowledge | Lucent |
| Banking Awareness handbook of Banking information | N.S Toor |
| Static General Knowledge | Arihant Publication |
| Banking Awareness | Arihant Publication |
Tips to crack SBI Clerk Exam:
Knowledge on syllabus and pattern:
- The aspirants who are ready for the preparation should completely know the latest updated syllabus and pattern. It gives them insight into the examination module which makes the learning process a smooth one. Without having prior knowledge about the syllabus and pattern, aspirants tend to learn the unwanted sections which milk their time and energy.
Proper planning and execution:
- Make a proper time table covering all the topics and follow the time table strictly. You should be mindful enough while choosing the study material. Choosing the right materials will contribute effectively to your banking preparation.
- Practice previous question papers to get an idea about important questions and the exam structure. You will find it helpful when you appear for your main exam.
Online coaching:
- Select the online coaching class with the best faculty team. You can learn all the shortcuts from them which will help you to boost your sectional as well as overall scores.
- Take the mock tests provided by the online coaching institutes. Correct the answer and self evaluate.Â
- Identify your weaker section, work on it regularly and you will get on the flow easily.
Speed and accuracy:
- Make short notes on formula and simple tricks, so that it will be easy for you to revise the day before the exam.Â
- Preparing short cut tricks will help you in saving time.
- It’s highly important to manage the time no matter how you prepare well. You can increase your pace by practicing regularly, use an alarm clock when you are doing mock tests, and try to complete the test within the stipulated time.
- Try to remember tables, square and cube roots of numbers to the maximum extent to avoid extra time on calculation.
- Don’t make any guesses, each wrong answer carries negative scores and you will get low scores even if you have a lot of right answers.
Stay calm:
- Stay calm and don’t lose your focus, try to complete the timetable without any distraction.
- If you get low scores in the mock test, do not panic. Scrutinize the answers completely and work on the weaker parts with full confidence. Your confidence is the ladder to success.
Read the newspapers regularly:
- This is the most important tip among all. The newspaper will give a deep knowledge of general affairs which is the most mandatory thing needed to clear the bank exam.
- Cultivate the habit of reading the newspaper regularly, underline the words for which you don’t know the meaning, study the meaning and antonym as well.
Regular breaks are must:
- Your body and mind need rest, so do not stress too much.
- Take rest, do exercise, maintain a healthy diet plan, and concentrate on your favourite hobby. This will keep your mind and body fresh.
SBI Clerk Exam Pattern
Before getting into the detailed book list, the candidates should have a clear insight into the SBI Clerk pattern.
The SBI Clerk exam pattern comprises two stages:
- Preliminary Exam
- Mains Exam
| SBI Clerk Exam Pattern | ||||
| SBI Clerk Exam | Subjects | Number of Questions | Marks | Duration |
| Preliminary Exam | English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 minutes | |
| Mains Examination | English Language | 40 | 40 | 35 minutes |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 minutes | |
| Reasoning Ability | 50 | 60 | 45 minutes | |
| General Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35minutes | |
SBI Clerk Prelims Syllabus
There are three sections in the SBI Clerk Prelims Exam:
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning Ability
- English Language
SBI Clerk Exam Detailed Syllabus is given below:
Quantitative Aptitude:
Candidates might find this section to be time-consuming. To score well in this section, candidates must improve their speed and accuracy. Besides, they should practice questions from previous years’ question papers.Â
| SBI Clerk Prelims Quantitative Syllabus |
| Equation and Algebra |
| Data Interpretation |
| Work and Time |
| Volume & Surface area |
| Upstream and Downstream |
| Time & Distance |
| Simplification |
| Surds & Indices |
| Stock & Shares |
| Simple Interest and Compound Interest |
| Sequence & Series |
| Ratio & Proportion, Percentage |
| Profit and Loss |
| Probability |
| Permutation and Combination |
| Averages |
| Partnership |
| Number Systems |
| Mixtures and Alligations |
| Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere |
Reasoning Ability:
The Reasoning Ability section tests a candidate’s ability to think logically. Regular practice will help candidates to clear this section easily. Find the detailed syllabus below:
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SBI Clerk Prelims Reasoning Syllabus |
| Puzzle |
| Seating Arrangement |
| Blood relation |
| Direction test |
| Syllogism |
| Coding-Decoding |
| Input-Output |
| Order and Ranking |
| Statement and Assumptions |
| Inequalities |
| Alphanumeric Series |
|
Data Sufficiency |
English Language section:
English Language section is one of the most important sections in all the competitive exams. This section is considered to be an easy and scoring section. But over the years, the difficulty of exams has increased. Most of the questions asked in the English language section seem to be tricky and confusing. With proper study plan and regular practice, candidates can get more scores in this section.Â
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SBI Clerk Prelims English Syllabus |
| Reading Comprehension |
| Fill in the Blanks |
| Synonyms and Antonyms |
| Sentence Rearrangement |
| Sentence Correction |
| Cloze Test |
| Idioms and Phrases |
| Vocabulary |
SBI Clerk Mains Syllabus
Find below the detailed syllabus for SBI Clerk Mains Exam
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SBI Clerk Mains Syllabus |
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| English Language | Quantitative Aptitude | Reasoning Ability | General Awareness |
| Reading Comprehension | Data Interpretation | Puzzle | Current Affairs |
| Synonyms and Antonyms | Data Sufficiency | Machine Output | Static General Awareness |
| Sentence Rearrangement | Profit and Loss | Syllogism | Banking and Financial Terms |
| Sentence Correction | Mensuration | Direction Test | Important Abbreviations |
| Fillers | Simple and Compound Interest | Blood Relation | Banking Awareness |
| Cloze Test | Mixtures and Allegations | Coding and Decoding | Fiscal and Monetary Policy |
| Idioms and Phrases | Permutation and Combination | Statement and Assumptions | Important Government schemes |
| Vocabulary | Work, Time and Distance | Order and Ranking | Awards and Honours |
| Miscellaneous | Number series | Linear Arrangement | Indian Constitution |
Frequently Asked Questions:
Q. Do these books contain all the concepts?
A. These books cover all the basics and advanced conceptsÂ
Q. Mention the best books for the General Awareness section?
A. The below-mentioned books are the best books for General Awareness section
| Name of the Book | Author |
| General Knowledge | Lucent |
| Banking Awareness handbook of Banking information | N.S Toor |
| Static General Knowledge | Arihant Publication |
| Banking Awareness | Arihant Publication |
Q. Is it possible to clear the SBI Clerk Exam with 2 Months Preparation?
A. With proper books and an effective study plan, it is possible to clear.
Q. Is online study material recommendable for competitive exam preparation?
A. Yes, you can rely on online materials. Choose the materials wisely.
