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IBPS PO General Knowledge Preparation Tips

1. Read Daily News – Follow The Hindu, Indian Express, or any good newspaper.

2. Current Affairs – Use apps like AffairsCloud, GradeUp, or Testbook.

3. Static GK – Focus on Indian history, geography, economy, and polity.

4. Banking Awareness – Study RBI policies, banking terms, and financial news.

5. Monthly GK PDFs – Download from Vision IAS, Study IQ, or GK Today.

6. Mock Tests & Quizzes – Practice daily GK quizzes on Testbook, Oliveboard.

Consistency is key!

IBPS Clerk Salary (2024)

Basic Pay: ₹19,900/month

Gross Salary: ₹28,000 - ₹30,000/month (including allowances)

In-hand Salary: ₹26,000 - ₹29,000/month (after deductions)

Perks & Benefits

✔ DA, HRA, Transport Allowance

✔ Medical & Pension Benefits

✔ Stable Job

& Promotions

IBPS PO vs. IBPS SO – Which is Tougher?

IBPS PO is tougher in reasoning, quant, and competition.

IBPS SO is tougher in professional knowledge (IT, Law, HR, etc.).

IBPS SO has no interview (except for Scale-II & III), while IBPS PO has an interview.

IBPS PO has more vacancies, making selection relatively easier.

Overall: IBPS SO is harder if your subject knowledge is weak, otherwise IBPS PO is tougher due to high co

mpetition.

Best Banks for IBPS PO (Based on Growth & Work Culture)

1. SBI – Highest salary & perks, but most workload.

2. Bank of Baroda (BOB) – Good promotions & work-life balance.

3. Punjab National Bank (PNB) – Strong career growth, decent workload.

4. Canara Bank – Good rural & urban postings, stable work culture.

5. Union Bank of India (UBI) – Good digital banking exposure.

Best Choice? SBI for salary, BOB/PNB for balance, Canara/U

BI for stability.

Comparison of Difficulty: SSC vs. IBPS

IBPS (PO/Clerk): Tougher reasoning & banking awareness, fast-paced exam.

SSC (CGL/CHSL): Tougher maths (quant) & general awareness, but no sectional timing.

Easier?

SSC is easier for those strong in math & GK.

IBPS is easier for those good at reasoning & speed-based exams.

Overall: SSC CGL > IBPS PO > SSC CHSL > IBPS Clerk (in

difficulty).

For IBPS Clerk, a basic computer literacy certificate is required if you haven't studied computers in school/college.

Accepted Certificates:

DOEACC/NIELIT CCC Certificate

Diploma/Degree in Computer Applications

Certificate from a recognized institute (NIIT, Aptech, etc.)

IT as a subject in school/college (No extra certificate needed)

Check the official IBPS notification for specific r

equirements.

Self-Study Strategy for IBPS PO

1. Understand Exam Pattern & Syllabus – Check IBPS official site.

2. Get Good Books – Use RS Aggarwal (Quant), M.K. Pandey (Reasoning), Wren & Martin (English).

3. Daily GK & Banking Awareness – Read newspapers, AffairsCloud, GKToday.

4. Solve Previous Papers – Analyze trends & weak areas.

5. Mock Tests – Use Testbook, Oliveboard, PracticeMock.

6. Time Management – Practice speed & accuracy regularly.

7. Revise & Stay Consistent – Focus on weak areas, revise formulas & shortcuts.

Disciplin

e + Practice = Success!