What are the best books for IBPS PO?

Best Books for IBPS PO:

1. Quant: "Magical Book on Quicker Maths" – M. Tyra

2. Reasoning: "A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning" – R.S. Aggarwal

3. English: "Objective General English" – S.P. Bakshi

4. GK & Banking: "Banking Awareness" – Arihant Publications

5. Computer Awareness: "Objective Computer Awareness" – Arihant P

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To crack the IBPS PO exam, you need books that cover reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, general awareness, and banking knowledge. Here are the best books for each section:

Quantitative Aptitude

Competitive Examinations – R.S. Aggarwal
Fast Track Objective Arithmetic – Rajesh Verma (Arihant)
Magical Book on Quicker Maths – M. Tyra

🔹 Tip: Focus on simplifications, DI, number series, and arithmetic.

Reasoning Ability

A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning – R.S. Aggarwal
Analytical Reasoning – M.K. Pandey
A New Approach to Reasoning – B.S. Sijwali & Indu Sijwali

🔹 Tip: Prioritize puzzles, seating arrangements, syllogisms, and coding-decoding.

English Language

Objective General English – S.P. Bakshi (Arihant)
Word Power Made Easy – Norman Lewis (For Vocabulary)
High School English Grammar & Composition – Wren & Martin (For Grammar)

🔹 Tip: Improve reading speed for comprehension. Read The Hindu for vocabulary.

General Awareness (with Banking Awareness)

Banking Awareness – Arihant Publications
Manorama Yearbook – Mammen Mathew
Lucent’s General Knowledge – Dr. Binay Karna & Others

🔹 Tip: Follow The Hindu, Indian Express, RBI website, and monthly current affairs PDFs.

Computer Knowledge 💻

Objective Computer Awareness – Arihant Publications
Computer Knowledge for Competitive Exams – Kiran Publications

🔹 Tip: Cover basics like MS Office, networking, and operating systems.

IBPS PO Previous Year Papers & Mock Tests 📑

IBPS PO Solved Papers – Arihant
IBPS PO 15 Practice Sets – Disha Publications
Testbook, Oliveboard, Adda247 (Online Mocks)

🔹 Tip: Solve 1 mock test daily in the last 2 months.

Final Study Plan:

3-4 months of dedicated preparation
Daily Reading & Notes for GK & Banking
At least 40-50 mock tests before the exam