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Private banks in India don’t have a common exam like IBPS or SBI. Each bank runs its own recruitment, usually as an online test plus interview, or through a paid certificate program with a partner institute that ends in a job offer. Here are the main ones.
Big private banks (mostly through training programs)
Old private banks (run their own PO and Clerk exams)
Small finance banks
Insurance recruitment in India is mainly run by the public sector insurers and regulators. Each one holds its own exam.
Life insurance
General insurance (PSU companies)
Regulator
Professional and licensing exams
Exam pattern
Kerala has two main recruiting bodies for cooperative banks
1. Kerala Bank (Kerala State Cooperative Bank), through Kerala PSC
Kerala Bank was formed by merging the State Cooperative Bank with 13 District Cooperative Banks. Malappuram DCB joined later. Kerala PSC notifies its posts, which include:
Points to know:
2. Kerala Cooperative Service Examination Board (CSEB)
CSEB recruits for primary cooperative banks and societies, such as service cooperative banks, Primary Agricultural Credit Societies (PACS), urban cooperative banks and cooperative hospitals. Common posts:
The process is a CSEB written exam, and the board then allots candidates to societies that have reported vacancies. The exam covers general knowledge, current affairs, arithmetic, reasoning, English, Malayalam and cooperation, banking and accountancy, which carries the most weight.
3. Kerala State Cooperative Agricultural & Rural Development Bank (KSCARDB)
The apex bank hires through Kerala PSC. Its district and primary units (PCARDBs) generally hire through CSEB.
Central/Apex Society Exams - Conducted by KPSC.
Common posts:
Various other financial institutions might also conduct recruitment exams for specialized positions.
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The Bank exam syllabus 2026 includes four subjects: English Language, Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude, and General Awareness. Below we have given the list of subjects for Prelims & Mains Examination.
Preliminary Exam Syllabus:
Mains Exam Syllabus:
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Reasoning Ability |
English Language |
Numerical Ability |
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Seating Arrangements, Puzzles, Inequalities, Syllogism, Input-Output, Data Sufficiency, Blood Relations, Order and Ranking, Alphanumeric Series, Distance and Direction, Verbal Reasoning |
Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Sentence Correction, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Para/Sentence Completion |
Number Series, Data Interpretation, Simplification/ Approximation, Quadratic Equation, Data Sufficiency, Mensuration, Average, Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion, Work, Time, and Energy, Time and Distance, Probability, Relations, Simple and Compound Interest, Permutation and Combination |
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Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude |
General English |
Quantitative Aptitude |
General/Financial Awareness |
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Seating Arrangements, Puzzles, Inequalities, Syllogism, Input-Output, Data Sufficiency, Blood Relations, Order and Ranking, Alphanumeric Series, Distance and Direction, Verbal Reasoning |
Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Sentence Correction, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Para/Sentence Completion |
Number Series, Data Interpretation, Simplification/ Approximation, Quadratic Equation, Data Sufficiency, Mensuration, Average, Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion, Work, Time, and Energy, Time and Distance, Probability, Relations, Simple and Compound Interest, Permutation and Combination |
Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, GK Updates, Currencies, Important Places, Books and Authors, Awards, Headquarters, Prime Minister Schemes, Important Days, Basic Computer Knowledge |
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Subject |
Syllabus & Topics |
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Reasoning Syllabus |
Puzzles – Seating Arrangement: Circular/Direction-based/MISC Number Series Odd man out Coding-Decoding Blood Relation Analogy Syllogism Alphabet Test Ranking and Time Causes and Effects Direction Sense Figure Series Word Formation Statement and Assumption Assertion and Reason Statement and Conclusion Statement and Arguments Statements and Action Courses |
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Quantitative Aptitude Or Numerical Ability Syllabus |
Number System Data Interpretation – Bar Graph, Line Graph & Pie chart HCF & LCM Profit & Loss Simple Interest & Compound Interest Time & Work Time & Distance Decimal & Fraction Averages Mensuration Simplification Partnership Percentages Ratio & Proportion Averages Case Studies Charts and Graphs Permutation & Combination Probability |
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General Awareness Syllabus |
Current Affairs National International Current Affairs Sports Abbreviations Currencies & Capitals General Science Government Schemes & Policies Banking Awareness Awards and Honors RBI Books and Authors National Parks & Sanctuaries |
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English Language or Hindi Language Syllabus |
Reading Comprehensions Grammar / Vyakaran Spotting Errors Fill in the Blanks Misspelled Words Jumbled Words Rearrangement of Sentence Jumbled up sentences Idioms and Phrases Cloze Tests One word Substitution Antonyms and Synonyms |
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Computer Knowledge Syllabus |
Fundamentals of Computer History of Computers Future of Computers Basic Knowledge of the Internet Networking Software & Hardware Computer Shortcut Keys MS Office Database Security Tools Virus Hacking Trojans Input and Output Devices Computer Languages |
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Financial Awareness Syllabus |
Current events in Financial World Monetary Policy Budget Economic Survey Banking Reforms in India Bank Accounts of Special Individuals Loans Asset Reconstruction Companies Non Performing Assets Restructuring of Loans Bad Loans Risk Management BASEL I BASEL II BASEL III Organizations – RBI, SEBI, IMF, World Bank & Others |
SBI PO Prelims Exam Syllabus
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Reasoning |
Quantitative Aptitude |
English Language |
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Logical Reasoning |
Simplification |
Reading Comprehension |
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Alphanumeric Series |
Profit & Loss |
Cloze Test |
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Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test |
Mixtures & Allegations |
Para jumbles |
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Data Sufficiency |
Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices |
Miscellaneous |
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Coded Inequalities |
Work & Time |
Fill in the blanks |
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Seating Arrangement |
Time & Distance |
Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting |
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Puzzle |
Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere |
Paragraph Completion |
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Tabulation |
Data Interpretation |
Vocabulary |
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Syllogism |
Ratio & Proportion, Percentage |
Sentence Improvement |
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Blood Relations |
Number Systems |
Word Association |
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Input-Output |
Sequence & Series |
Error Spotting |
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Coding-Decoding |
Permutation, Combination Probability |
Verbal Ability |
SBI PO Mains Syllabus
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Data Analysis |
Reasoning |
English Language |
Computer Aptitude |
General Awareness/ Economy/ Banking Awareness |
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Tabular Graph, Line Graph, Pie Chart, Bar Graph, Radar Graph Case-let, Missing Case DI, Let it Case DI, Data Sufficiency, Probability, Permutation and Combination |
Verbal Reasoning, Syllogism, Circular Seating Arrangement, Linear Seating Arrangement, Double Lineup, Scheduling, Input-Output, Blood Relations, Directions and Distances, Ordering and Ranking, Data Sufficiency, Coding and Decoding, Coded Inequalities, The course of Action, Critical Reasoning, Analytical and Decision Making |
Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Verbal Ability, Word Association, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Fill in the blanks |
Internet, Memory, Keyboard Shortcuts, Computer Abbreviation, Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Operating System, Networking, Computer Fundamentals/ Terminologies, |
Financial Awareness, Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Static Awareness, Banking and Financial Awareness |
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Syllabus
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Reasoning |
Quantitative Aptitude |
English Language |
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Logical Reasoning |
Simplification |
Reading Comprehension |
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Alphanumeric Series |
Profit & Loss |
Cloze Test |
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Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test |
Mixtures & Allegations |
Para jumbles |
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Data Sufficiency |
Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices |
Miscellaneous |
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Coded Inequalities |
Work & Time |
Fill in the blanks |
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Seating Arrangement |
Time & Distance |
Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting |
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Puzzle |
Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere |
Paragraph Completion |
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Tabulation |
Data Interpretation |
Vocabulary |
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Syllogism |
Ratio & Proportion, Percentage |
Sentence Improvement |
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Blood Relations |
Number Systems |
Word Association |
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Input-Output |
Sequence & Series |
Error Spotting |
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Coding-Decoding |
Permutation, Combination &Probability |
Verbal Ability |
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Syllabus
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Quantitative Aptitude |
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude |
General English |
General/Financial Awareness |
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Approximation and Simplification, Boats and Stream Problems, Data Sufficiency, Data Interpretation – Caselete, Radar/Web, Bar Graph, Line Chart, Tabular, Pie Chart, etc. Number Series, Average, HCF and LCM, SI & CI, Problem on Ages, Pipes, and Cisterns, Probability, Mixture and Allegation, Mensuration, Permutation and Combination, Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion, Partnership, Quantity Comparison, Speed Distance and Time, Train Problems, Work and Time, Quadratic Equations. |
Reasoning: Logical Reasoning – Passage Inference, Statement, Assumption, Conclusion, Argument, etc. Alpha-Numeric Series, Blood-Relation, Coding-Decoding, Direction Sense, Inequalities, Order and Ranking, Alphabet Related Questions, Age Puzzles, Floor Puzzles, & Circular Seating Arrangement, Linear Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Symbol Series. Computer Aptitude: Flow Charts, Binary to Numbers conversion, Numbers to Binary Conversion, Computer program-based puzzles and aptitude problems, Computer Memory, Computer Hardware and I/O Devices, Computer Software, Computer Languages, Operating System, Computer Network, Internet, MS Office Suit and Short cut keys. |
Error Detection, Connectors, Fill in the blanks (Double/Multiple/Sentence) Cloze Test (New Pattern), Inference, Phrase Replacement, Find the Odd man Out, Phrasal Verb Related, Para Jumbles, Reading comprehension, Paragraph Conclusion, Sentence Completion, Word usage/ Vocabulary Based Questions, Antonyms and Synonyms. |
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Sports News, General Knowledge, Superlatives – India & World, Science and Tech related current events, Important Days, Government schemes, etc. Financial Awareness: Economic current affairs, Important Bank, Economic and Corporate Appointments, Bank names, headquarters and Chairpersons, Annual Budget, etc. |
RBI Assistant Prelims exam syllabus 2026:
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English Language |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Reasoning |
Computer Knowledge |
General Awareness |
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Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Word Meanings, Cloze Test, One Word Substitution, Sentence Rearrangement, Sentence Completion, Phrases, Active & Passive Voice |
Time and Distance, Time and Work, HCF and LCM, Simple and Compound Interest, Problems on Trains Average, Probability, Allegations and Comparison, Permutation and Combination Pipes & Cistern, Number System, Geometry, Mensuration, Percentage Algebra, Trigonometry |
Number Series, Blood Relations, Analogy, Odd Man Out, Coding and Decoding, Directions Based Concept, Row Arrangements, Symbols Statement Reading, Understanding |
Languages, Basic Hardware and Software, History of Computers Devices, Viruses and Hacking |
Current World News Current, India News, Geography Concepts, History Concepts, Political Science, Banking Awareness, RBI Terms Emoluments and Other Benefits Acts and Laws related to Bank (RBI) |
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Reasoning Ability |
English Language |
Numerical Ability |
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Seating Arrangements, Puzzles, Inequalities, Syllogism, Input-Output, Data Sufficiency, Blood Relations, Order and Ranking, Alphanumeric Series, Distance and Direction, Verbal Reasoning |
Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Sentence Correction, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Para/Sentence Completion |
Number Series, Data Interpretation, Simplification/ Approximation, Quadratic Equation, Data Sufficiency, Mensuration, Average, Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion, Work, Time, and Energy, Time and Distance, Probability, Relations, Simple and Compound Interest, Permutation and Combination |
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Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude |
General English |
Quantitative Aptitude |
General/Financial Awareness |
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Seating Arrangements, Puzzles, Inequalities, Syllogism, Input-Output, Data Sufficiency, Blood Relations, Order and Ranking, Alphanumeric Series, Distance and Direction, Verbal Reasoning |
Cloze Test, Reading Comprehension, Spotting Errors, Sentence Improvement, Sentence Correction, Para Jumbles, Fill in the Blanks, Para/Sentence Completion |
Number Series, Data Interpretation, Simplification/ Approximation, Quadratic Equation, Data Sufficiency, Mensuration, Average, Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion, Work, Time, and Energy, Time and Distance, Probability, Relations, Simple and Compound Interest, Permutation and Combination |
Current Affairs, Banking Awareness, GK Updates, Currencies, Important Places, Books and Authors, Awards, Headquarters, Prime Minister Schemes, Important Days, Basic Computer Knowledge |
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Subject |
Syllabus & Topics |
|
Reasoning Syllabus |
Puzzles – Seating Arrangement: Circular/Direction-based/MISC Number Series Odd man out Coding-Decoding Blood Relation Analogy Syllogism Alphabet Test Ranking and Time Causes and Effects Direction Sense Figure Series Word Formation Statement and Assumption Assertion and Reason Statement and Conclusion Statement and Arguments Statements and Action Courses |
|
Quantitative Aptitude Or Numerical Ability Syllabus |
Number System Data Interpretation – Bar Graph, Line Graph & Pie chart HCF & LCM Profit & Loss Simple Interest & Compound Interest Time & Work Time & Distance Decimal & Fraction Averages Mensuration Simplification Partnership Percentages Ratio & Proportion Averages Case Studies Charts and Graphs Permutation & Combination Probability |
|
General Awareness Syllabus |
Current Affairs National International Current Affairs Sports Abbreviations Currencies & Capitals General Science Government Schemes & Policies Banking Awareness Awards and Honors RBI Books and Authors National Parks & Sanctuaries |
|
English Language or Hindi Language Syllabus |
Reading Comprehensions Grammar / Vyakaran Spotting Errors Fill in the Blanks Misspelled Words Jumbled Words Rearrangement of Sentence Jumbled up sentences Idioms and Phrases Cloze Tests One word Substitution Antonyms and Synonyms |
|
Computer Knowledge Syllabus |
Fundamentals of Computer History of Computers Future of Computers Basic Knowledge of the Internet Networking Software & Hardware Computer Shortcut Keys MS Office Database Security Tools Virus Hacking Trojans Input and Output Devices Computer Languages |
|
Financial Awareness Syllabus |
Current events in Financial World Monetary Policy Budget Economic Survey Banking Reforms in India Bank Accounts of Special Individuals Loans Asset Reconstruction Companies Non Performing Assets Restructuring of Loans Bad Loans Risk Management BASEL I BASEL II BASEL III Organizations – RBI, SEBI, IMF, World Bank & Others |
SBI PO Prelims Exam Syllabus
|
Reasoning |
Quantitative Aptitude |
English Language |
|
Logical Reasoning |
Simplification |
Reading Comprehension |
|
Alphanumeric Series |
Profit & Loss |
Cloze Test |
|
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test |
Mixtures & Allegations |
Para jumbles |
|
Data Sufficiency |
Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices |
Miscellaneous |
|
Coded Inequalities |
Work & Time |
Fill in the blanks |
|
Seating Arrangement |
Time & Distance |
Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting |
|
Puzzle |
Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere |
Paragraph Completion |
|
Tabulation |
Data Interpretation |
Vocabulary |
|
Syllogism |
Ratio & Proportion, Percentage |
Sentence Improvement |
|
Blood Relations |
Number Systems |
Word Association |
|
Input-Output |
Sequence & Series |
Error Spotting |
|
Coding-Decoding |
Permutation, Combination Probability |
Verbal Ability |
SBI PO Mains Syllabus
|
Data Analysis |
Reasoning |
English Language |
Computer Aptitude |
General Awareness/ Economy/ Banking Awareness |
|
Tabular Graph, Line Graph, Pie Chart, Bar Graph, Radar Graph Case-let, Missing Case DI, Let it Case DI, Data Sufficiency, Probability, Permutation and Combination |
Verbal Reasoning, Syllogism, Circular Seating Arrangement, Linear Seating Arrangement, Double Lineup, Scheduling, Input-Output, Blood Relations, Directions and Distances, Ordering and Ranking, Data Sufficiency, Coding and Decoding, Coded Inequalities, The course of Action, Critical Reasoning, Analytical and Decision Making |
Reading Comprehension, Grammar, Vocabulary, Verbal Ability, Word Association, Sentence Improvement, Para Jumbles, Cloze Test, Error Spotting, Fill in the blanks |
Internet, Memory, Keyboard Shortcuts, Computer Abbreviation, Microsoft Office, Computer Hardware, Computer Software, Operating System, Networking, Computer Fundamentals/ Terminologies, |
Financial Awareness, Current Affairs, General Knowledge, Static Awareness, Banking and Financial Awareness |
SBI Clerk Prelims Exam Syllabus
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Reasoning |
Quantitative Aptitude |
English Language |
|
Logical Reasoning |
Simplification |
Reading Comprehension |
|
Alphanumeric Series |
Profit & Loss |
Cloze Test |
|
Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test |
Mixtures & Allegations |
Para jumbles |
|
Data Sufficiency |
Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices |
Miscellaneous |
|
Coded Inequalities |
Work & Time |
Fill in the blanks |
|
Seating Arrangement |
Time & Distance |
Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting |
|
Puzzle |
Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere |
Paragraph Completion |
|
Tabulation |
Data Interpretation |
Vocabulary |
|
Syllogism |
Ratio & Proportion, Percentage |
Sentence Improvement |
|
Blood Relations |
Number Systems |
Word Association |
|
Input-Output |
Sequence & Series |
Error Spotting |
|
Coding-Decoding |
Permutation, Combination &Probability |
Verbal Ability |
SBI Clerk Mains Exam Syllabus
|
Quantitative Aptitude |
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude |
General English |
General/Financial Awareness |
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Approximation and Simplification, Boats and Stream Problems, Data Sufficiency, Data Interpretation – Caselete, Radar/Web, Bar Graph, Line Chart, Tabular, Pie Chart, etc. Number Series, Average, HCF and LCM, SI & CI, Problem on Ages, Pipes, and Cisterns, Probability, Mixture and Allegation, Mensuration, Permutation and Combination, Profit and Loss, Ratio and Proportion, Partnership, Quantity Comparison, Speed Distance and Time, Train Problems, Work and Time, Quadratic Equations. |
Reasoning: Logical Reasoning – Passage Inference, Statement, Assumption, Conclusion, Argument, etc. Alpha-Numeric Series, Blood-Relation, Coding-Decoding, Direction Sense, Inequalities, Order and Ranking, Alphabet Related Questions, Age Puzzles, Floor Puzzles, & Circular Seating Arrangement, Linear Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Symbol Series. Computer Aptitude: Flow Charts, Binary to Numbers conversion, Numbers to Binary Conversion, Computer program-based puzzles and aptitude problems, Computer Memory, Computer Hardware and I/O Devices, Computer Software, Computer Languages, Operating System, Computer Network, Internet, MS Office Suit and Short cut keys. |
Error Detection, Connectors, Fill in the blanks (Double/Multiple/Sentence) Cloze Test (New Pattern), Inference, Phrase Replacement, Find the Odd man Out, Phrasal Verb Related, Para Jumbles, Reading comprehension, Paragraph Conclusion, Sentence Completion, Word usage/ Vocabulary Based Questions, Antonyms and Synonyms. |
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Sports News, General Knowledge, Superlatives – India & World, Science and Tech related current events, Important Days, Government schemes, etc. Financial Awareness: Economic current affairs, Important Bank, Economic and Corporate Appointments, Bank names, headquarters and Chairpersons, Annual Budget, etc. |
RBI Assistant Prelims exam syllabus 2026:
|
English Language |
Quantitative Aptitude |
Reasoning |
Computer Knowledge |
General Awareness |
|
Reading Comprehension, Synonyms, Antonyms, Sentence Correction, Word Meanings, Cloze Test, One Word Substitution, Sentence Rearrangement, Sentence Completion, Phrases, Active & Passive Voice |
Time and Distance, Time and Work, HCF and LCM, Simple and Compound Interest, Problems on Trains Average, Probability, Allegations and Comparison, Permutation and Combination Pipes & Cistern, Number System, Geometry, Mensuration, Percentage Algebra, Trigonometry |
Number Series, Blood Relations, Analogy, Odd Man Out, Coding and Decoding, Directions Based Concept, Row Arrangements, Symbols Statement Reading, Understanding |
Languages, Basic Hardware and Software, History of Computers Devices, Viruses and Hacking |
Current World News Current, India News, Geography Concepts, History Concepts, Political Science, Banking Awareness, RBI Terms Emoluments and Other Benefits Acts and Laws related to Bank (RBI) |
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