Previous year question papers are a core part of serious bank exam preparation. With changing exam patterns and increasing competition, solving memory-based PYQs helps candidates understand the actual level, structure, and focus areas of exams like SBI PO, SBI Clerk, IBPS PO, and IBPS Clerk.
These memory-based PDFs are prepared after detailed exam analysis, based on feedback from candidates who appeared in the exams and reviewed by subject experts. The questions match the latest difficulty level and pattern, making them highly relevant for 2026 aspirants.
Memory-based Previous Year Question Paper PDF
The table below includes major banking exams only, with memory-based previous year question papers available in PDF format along with mock tests.
| Exam | Practice Now |
| SBI PO | Click Here |
| SBI Clerk | Click Here |
| IBPS PO | Click Here |
| IBPS Clerk | Click Here |
| IBPS RRB PO | Click Here |
| IBPS RRB Clerk | Click Here |
| RBI Assistant | Click Here |
| NABARD DA | Click Here |
| UP Police SI | Click Here |
Practice Questions with Solutions
To help you strengthen your preparation, we have compiled a set of moderate-level practice questions covering English, quantitative aptitude, and reasoning. These questions reflect the style and difficulty of actual banking exams and come with solutions, allowing you to practice effectively and track your progress.
English language
Q1. Choose the grammatically correct sentence.
A. The committee have decided to postpone the meeting.
B. The committee has decided to postpone the meeting.
C. The committee were deciding to postpone the meeting.
D. The committee have been decide to postpone the meeting.
Answer: B
Solution: “Committee” is treated as a singular collective noun here, so “has decided” is correct.
Q2. Choose the correct word.
The new policy aims to ______ transparency in governance.
A. demolish
B. foster
C. evade
D. suppress
Answer: B
Solution: “Foster” means encourage or promote, which fits the context.
Q3. Find the error.
He is one of the players who has performed consistently well.
Answer: Error in “has performed”
Solution: The correct phrase is “who have performed” because “who” refers to “players.”
Quantitative aptitude
Q4. A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. What is the net effect?
A. No change
B. 4% increase
C. 4% decrease
D. 2% decrease
Answer: C
Solution: Net change = (20 − 20 − (20×20)/100)% = −4%
Q5. The ratio of two numbers is 3:5, and their sum is 64. Find the smaller number.
Answer: 24
Solution:
3x + 5x = 64 → x = 8 → smaller number = 3 × 8 = 24
Q6. A man walks 10 km north and then 6 km east. Find the shortest distance from the starting point.
Answer: √136 km
Solution: Distance = √(10² + 6²) = √136
Q7. Simple interest on a sum at 5% per annum for 4 years is ₹800. Find the principal.
Answer: ₹4000
Solution: SI = (P×R×T)/100 → 800 = (P×5×4)/100 → P = 4000
Reasoning ability
Q8. A + B means A is the mother of B.
A × B means A is the brother of B.
How is A related to C in A + B × C
Answer: Mother’s brother
Solution: B is the brother of C, and A is the mother of B → A is the maternal uncle/aunt of C (gender not specified).
Q9. Find the odd one out.
121, 144, 169, 196, 225
Answer: 121
Solution: All except 121 are squares of even numbers.
Q10. If BANK is written as CBNL, how is LOAN written?
Answer: MPAO
Solution: Each letter is shifted one step forward alphabetically.
Mixed practice
Q11. Find the missing number: 4, 9, 19, 39, ?
Answer: 79
Solution: Pattern: ×2 + 1
Q12. Statements: All pens are books. Some books are papers.
Conclusion: Some pens may be papers.
Answer: Follows
Solution: The possibility case is valid.
Q13. Rearrange “EXAMINATION” to form a banking-related word.
Answer: EXAMINATION → “EXAMINATION” → “NATION” (embedded)
Solution: Logical word formation from given letters.
Q14. Today is Wednesday. What day will it be after 100 days?
Answer: Friday
Solution: 100 mod 7 = 2 → Wednesday + 2 = Friday
Q15. Find the missing number: 7, 14, 28, ?, 112
Answer: 56
Solution: Pattern: ×2
Sneak Peek of the Previous Year’s Questions asked in Bank Exams
This table provides a sneak peek of questions asked in different exams over the years. To strengthen your preparation and practice more such questions, candidates are encouraged to solve the full Previous Year Question Paper (PYPs) for each exam.
| Question (Overview) | Exam in which this question is asked | Key Concept Tested | Detailed Solution |
| 20 men can complete a work in 60 days, while 30 women can do the same work in 90 days. If 30 women work for 30 days and leave the work, find in how many days 16 men can complete the remaining work. | IBPS Clerk Prelims PYP, Aug 31, 2024 – Shift 3 | Work & Time | View Solution |
| 25 boys can finish a project in 6 hours, while 20 girls can finish the same project in 10 hours. Find the time in which 3 boys and 4 girls together will finish the project. | IBPS Clerk Prelims PYP, Aug 25, 2024 – Shift 2 | Work & Time | View Solution |
| The speed of a bike and a car is 25 km/h and 35 km/h, respectively. The distance covered by bike is C km more than the distance covered by car, which is 49 km. If the car covers (24 + C) km in 2 hours, find the ratio of time taken by bike to that by car. | SBI Clerk Prelims PYP, Feb 22, 2025 – Slot 2 | Speed, Distance & Time | View Solution |
| In a sentence, four words are highlighted in bold. One word may be wrongly spelled or inappropriate in the context. Identify the incorrect word or mark ‘All are correct.’ | IBPS Clerk Prelims PYP, Aug 24, 2024 – Shift 2 | English Language – Error Spotting | View Solution |
| Anikesh sold two chairs, one at 20% profit and another at 10% loss. | SBI Clerk Prelims | Equal Selling Price | View Solution |
| Article sold for ₹6400 gives a profit that is 20 times the cost price. | IBPS RRB PO Prelims | Profit Ratio Concept | View Solution |
How to attempt previous year question papers effectively?
To get maximum benefit, candidates should follow a structured approach instead of random solving.
- Download the PDF and attempt it like a real exam (timed, no interruptions)
- Solve section-wise if you are a beginner; switch to full-length attempts later
- Check solutions carefully and note recurring mistakes
- Revise concepts related to wrong answers the same day
- Re-attempt the same paper after a few days to track improvement
Candidates who want more practice can also visit the Oliveboard website to attempt full-length and sectional mock tests based on the latest exam pattern.
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