Banking exams Exam Guide 2027
Banking exams (Public sector bank recruitment exams (IBPS and SBI)) is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection and the State Bank of India. It is used for clerical and probationary officer posts in public sector banks and regional rural banks. This guide covers who can apply, how selection works, what is tested and how to prepare.
- Banking
- Computer-based
Banking exams at a glance
- Full name
- Public sector bank recruitment exams (IBPS and SBI)
- Conducted by
- the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection and the State Bank of India
- Used for
- clerical and probationary officer posts in public sector banks and regional rural banks
- Mode
- Computer-based
- Who can apply
- Graduate degree within the age limits in each recruiter's notification.
- What is tested
- Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English and, in the main stage, General and Banking Awareness
- Official website
- ibps.in
How Banking exams selection works
- 1Preliminary examination
- 2Main examination
- 3Interview or local-language test, depending on the post
How to prepare for Banking exams
- Prelims is a speed game; practise sectional timing.
- Mains needs banking and economy awareness, so follow monthly current affairs.
- Before you apply, read the latest official notification at ibps.in. Dates, fees, vacancies and cut-offs change every cycle and are not listed here.
Choosing Banking exams coaching
Coaching helps most when you need structure, regular tests and a peer group. Ask any centre for the batch size, the full fee including GST, a trial class and last year's results with roll numbers.
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Frequently asked questions
What is Banking exams?+−
Banking exams (Public sector bank recruitment exams (IBPS and SBI)) is conducted by the Institute of Banking Personnel Selection and the State Bank of India. It is used for clerical and probationary officer posts in public sector banks and regional rural banks.
Who can apply for Banking exams?+−
Graduate degree within the age limits in each recruiter's notification.
What are the stages of Banking exams?+−
Banking exams runs in 3 stages: 1. Preliminary examination; 2. Main examination; 3. Interview or local-language test, depending on the post.
What does Banking exams test?+−
Banking exams covers Reasoning, Quantitative Aptitude, English and, in the main stage, General and Banking Awareness.
Are the dates and fees for Banking exams on this page?+−
No. Dates, fees, vacancies and cut-offs change each cycle, so confirm them in the official notification at ibps.in before you apply.