IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips 2016 One important key to success is self-confidence.

An important key to self-confidence is preparation goes a saying. The candidates

appearing for the IBPS Clerk Exam should prepare well to do their best in the exam. For
this, the candidates will have to develop within themselves self- confidence. Staying
calm, keeping patience and remaining focused can lead the candidates towards their
future goal. The candidates should prepare extremely well for all sections but they will
have to pay special attention to English and Computer Knowledge. These two sections
can help the candidates to raise their score considerably. But dont forget to prepare for
the General Knowledge, Reasoning and Quantitative Aptitude section at the same time.
Aspirants should keep all kinds of distractions at bay while preparing for the exam.
Concentrate on studies, other things can definitely wait for a while. It is advised that the
candidates while studying the topics should make short notes of the important points to
help you during the last moments. Even in case you did not do as good as you had
expected, do not crib about it or regret the fact. Focus on your studies and success will
be yours. Check some useful IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips 2016 below.

Details for IBPS Clerk 2016

IBPS Clerk Recruitment Process is underway for the year 2016. The Recruitment will be
done in two stages, Stage 1 Preliminary Exam and Stage 2 Main Exam. The Syllabus
for the both the stages in terms of Subjects and topics remains the same but the level of
difficulty is increased for the main examination. All the aspirants who are participating in
IBPS Clerk Recruitment Process will have to design a definite study plans and decide
how to go about their preparation for the exam. Candidates can use the IBPS Clerk
Preparation Tips mentioned here and accommodate them in their study plan for both the
stages of the recruitment. The candidates who clear the preliminary examination will be
able to sit for the Stage 2 i.e. the Mains Exam. Check all the syllabus/section wise IBPS
Clerk Preparation Tips 2016 here.

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IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips 2016

Section 1- Reasoning
The Reasoning Section of the Exam is very important part of the exam, more like a
backbone for the IBPS Clerk Exam. It is considered as one of the most important
sections and therefore candidates are required to pay special attention while preparing
for this section. All the applicants should focus more on the analytical reasoning more

as compared to logical reasoning. Shortcuts for preparation wont be useful in the exam
as every question requires thought and reasoning to prove the answer. Candidates are
advised to practice hard and practice daily for fixed time.
Topics to focus in Reasoning Sections

Making series / analogy,

Number Series questions

Coding and de-coding

Problem Solving

Passage and conclusions type questions

Comprehension Reasoning etc.

Letter & symbol series

Statement, and argument

Alphabet test

Blood relations

Direction sense test

Input output

Coding-decoding

Number Ranking

Making judgments

Section 2- General Awareness (In reference to Banking)

General Awareness sections is one of most easiest and highest scoring section in the
IBPS Clerk Examination. Candidates should pay pay due attention to all the current
events, current affairs, daily news, and keepa a record of all important events on a daily
basis. If the applicants read the newpaper daily and is aware of all the daily events and
activities happening in India(preferred) and world can easily scale the general

awareness section. General Awareness Section has most questions related to current
affairs so candidates can more attention to banking and finance sector in the news.
Topics to focus in General Awareness Section.

Current Affairs of last 6 months

Indian Economy Questions

Marketing

Awards & Honors Sports

Finance

Agriculture

History of Banking

Banking Terms

RBI Functions

Fiscal-Monetary Policies etc.

Section 3 English Language

The English Language Section is a compulsory section of IBPS Clerk Examination.
The Questions in this section are very basic and focus is given to the syllabus of class
10th.To do better in this section, the candidates need to practice hard from the text book
and sharpen their grammatical skills. Some basic tips and strategies which can be
followed by the candidates are Arrangement and re-arrangement of sentences, Keep an
eye for the Grammar, Make reading a daily habit and Write regularly. Read in detail
about all theIBPS Clerk Preparation Tips for English language sections of the IBPS
Clerk Exam.
Topics to Focus In English Language Section
1. Vocabulary:

Homonyms

Antonyms

Synonyms

Word Formation

Spelling

2. Grammar:

Spotting Errors

Phrases and idioms

Direct and Indirect speech

Active/ Passive voice

3. Reading Comprehension:

Theme Detection

Passage completion

Topic rearrangement of passage

Deriving Conclusion

IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips for English Section

Arrangement and re-arrangement of sentences: Sentences and their

formation knowledge is one sphere where the aspiring candidates need to really
focus upon as there are many questions that are related to the same. The
arrangement of sentences in correct order and re-arrangement of the words within
the sentences are some of the questions that are quite prevalent in the paper to test
the basic sentence formation skill and understanding of the language.

Keep an eye for the Grammar: Grammar is the backbone for any language and
candidates who need to score really well in this paper need to be quite strong in this
feat. There would be questions related to active/passive voice, direct and indirect
speeches, use of verbs, tense and other questions pertaining to basic grammar.
Hence it is a must in the candidates part to have a stronghold in the particular
segment.

Make a habit of reading: Reading daily and that too from different sources
available makes it easier for the candidates to undergo newer sentences, words and
sentence formation used in popular culture. This also improves the vocabulary and

knowledge of the language and helps in solving questions related to homonyms,

synonyms, antonyms, phrases and idioms etc. This also helps in going through the
reading comprehension easily and find the answers to the questions asked from the
passage.

Write regularly: Writing is also very important to practice during the process of
preparation of the prelims examination. Though there would not be any descriptive
questions to deal with by the candidates, but practice writing regularly would enable
them to enhance their spelling skills and would make them aware of the newer forms
of writing sentences and derive meaning out of the passages that they write.

Section 4 Quantitative Aptitude

Quantitative Section is the major section of the IBPS Clerk Examination. This is a very
tough section but regular practicing will make it easy to score. Qualitative aptitude
section is designed to test the vulnerability of the candidates by presenting a situation in
front of them in the form of questions. The Aptitude test also checks the mathematical
ability of the candidates. Candidates need to focus more on the theoretical part rather
than examples and learning the formulas.
Topics to Focus for Quantitative Aptitude Section:

Data Interpretation

Sequence & Series

Number System

Quadratic Equations

Sequence & Series

Ratio

Proportion

Percentage

Averages

Simplification, etc.

Section 5 Computer Knowledge

Computer Knowledge is very important part of the IBPS Clerk Examination and the
section on Computer Knowledge tests the Computer Ability of the candidate.
Candidates will need to excessively work on the computer if appointed for the position
of clerk in any of the 19 participating bank. Candidates must possess the desired skill
there fore the IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips will prove very beneficial for the candidates.
Candidates will be required to clear the Basic computer knowledge section to score
good marks in the examination.
Topics to focus on Computer knowledge section:

Basic of Computers

Basic internet knowledge and protocols

Network basics (LAN & WAN)

Generations of computer

Input & Output Device

Shortcuts

Basic knowledge MS word

MS Excel

MS power point

Computer Shortcuts, etc.

Overall IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips 2016

The subject wise IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips will help the candidates to prepare for
the various sections of the exam individually. to score well in both the stages of the
examination candidates will need overall IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips along with the
subject wise tips and strategies for the exam. with the help of overall tips candidates will
be able to judge how to design the study plan for IBPS Clerk and will allow the
candidates to judge the method and time to solve the question paper. Below given are
some of the general/overall IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips 2016.

1.

Candidates will need prior Proper planning as to decisive methods on how to

clear the examination.

2.

Candidates need to fully aware of their surrounding and all the events happening
at national, international or state level. The general Awareness section will be tricky
for candidates but if they are aware of all the latest events they will score easily in
that section.

3.

Candidates should give prior and more focus to sectional study as sectional
cutoff should be cleared separately to qualify the exam.

4.

Candidates should design a time table to incorporate all the study ideas and
subjects in their preparation for IBPS Clerk. Candidates are advised to design the
time table around all the activities so that they are able to ample amount of time to
study and preparation along with the other activities.

5.

Time Management is a very important factor in IBPS Clerk Preperation. The time
alloted in the exam is section wise and the proportion of question and time is low.
Hence the candidates must manage their time well in the IBPS Clerk Exam.

6.

Candidates should enhance their practice with Sample papers and mock tests to
sharpen their knowledge. Use previous years questions papers for better reference
and format of the question paper.

7.

The revision must be done after every days study. If you dont revise what you
have studied in the day, you will ultimately forget and that no one wants during the
examination.

8.

Take good care of health as it is required for any candidates to be mentally and
physically fit to go about any sort of preparation. Hence take proper diet and must do
medication to keep you healthy.

Candidates should prepare hard instead of completely relying on IBPS Clerk

Preparation Tips. Candidates will have to be thorough with the syllabus and have a
detailed study plan with hard work and commitment for IBPS Clerk Exam. If Candidates
combine their hard work with the above given IBPS Clerk Preparation Tips they will
easily scale the Examination.
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