Mains Syllabus for Banking Exams
The mains phase is more advanced and includes additional sections like General Awareness and Computer Aptitude. It often combines Reasoning with Computer Aptitude and may feature Data Analysis & Interpretation. For PO-level exams, there's typically a descriptive English component (e.g., essay and letter writing). Questions are deeper, with a focus on analysis.
English Language
Similar to prelims but with advanced passages and descriptive elements (for PO exams).
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Detection / Sentence Improvement
- Para Jumbles
- Fill in the Blanks
- Phrase Replacement
- Sentence Connectors / Completion
- Word Replacement / Usage
- Descriptive Paper (Letter Writing & Essay, for PO)
Quantitative Aptitude / Data Analysis & Interpretation
More complex data sets and calculations.
- Simplification
- Data Interpretation (Advanced: Charts, Graphs, Caselets)
- Quadratic Equations
- Arithmetic Problems (Profit & Loss, Interest, Time & Work, Mensuration, Probability, Permutation & Combination)
- Data Sufficiency
- Ratio & Proportion
- Mixtures & Allegations
- Average, Ages, Pipes & Cisterns
Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
Often merged; includes logical puzzles and basic computer knowledge.
- Verbal Reasoning
- Syllogism
- Seating Arrangements (Complex: Circular, Linear, Double Lineup)
- Input-Output
- Blood Relations
- Directions & Distances
- Coding-Decoding
- Data Sufficiency
- Scheduling / Ordering & Ranking
- Computer Basics (Internet, Memory, Keyboard Shortcuts, MS Office, Hardware/Software, Operating Systems, Networking)
General / Banking / Financial Awareness
This covers current events and banking knowledge.
- Current Affairs (National/International News, Awards, Summits)
- Banking & Financial Awareness (Terms, Reforms, RBI Policies, Monetary Policy, Economic Developments)
- Static GK (Currencies, Capitals, Important Places, Books & Authors, Government Schemes)
- Financial News (Budget, Indices, International Reports)