IBPS PO Books 2024 for Prelims and Mains, Check Details

IBPS PO Books 2024

IBPS PO Books 2024: When you are getting ready for IBPS PO 2024, picking the right IBPS PO books is super important. These books help you understand Quantitative Aptitude, Logical Reasoning, and English comprehension. It would help if you had books that match the IBPS PO syllabus and exam pattern to prepare well. Choosing the right books boosts your chances of doing well in the exam.

Subjects wise books for IBPS PO Prelims

Make sure you have all the necessary books for IBPS PO prelims preparation. These books help you understand the basics and answer questions quickly when you practice them every day. Check out the best IBPS PO books for the prelims round below.

IBPS PO English Language Books 2024

This is a section that candidates can easily score well in as it is less technical. IBPS PO English Language section covers topics such as Para Jumbles, Reading Comprehension, Fill-Ups, etc. To excel in this, candidates can refer to books like:

Books	Authors
Descriptive General English	S P Bakshi and Richa Sharma
Objective General English	RS Agarwal
Word Power Made Easy	Normal Lewis
English Grammar & Composition	Wren and Martin
Objective English for Competitive Examinations	Hari Mohan Prasad, Uma Rani Sinha, Mcgraw Hill Education Publication

IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude Books 2024

The quantitative section is more challenging and carries questions from subjects like Ratio, Percentage, Data Interpretation, Quadratic Equations, Number Studies, etc. To score well in this section, candidates should refer to the following books:

Books	Authors
Quantitative Aptitude For Competitive Examination	The Pearson Guide
Quantitative Aptitude Book	Wiley’s Publication
Rapid Quantitative Aptitude with Shortcuts & Tricks	Disha Publication
Quantitative Aptitude	Disha Experts
Data Interpretation	BSC Publication
Teach Yourself Quantitative Aptitude	Arun Sharma

IBPS PO Quantitative Aptitude Books 2024

As the name suggests, this section requires students to think logically while solving problems. Questions come from topics such as Syllogism, Seating Arrangement, Blood Relations, Verbal Reasoning, Coding-Decoding, Input-Output, etc. The following books should be referred to by the candidates to score well in this section.

Books	Authors
A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal & Non-Verbal	B S Sijwali
Logical reasoning	K Kundan
Verbal Reasoning	RS Agarwal
Bank PO/ MT Examination Practice Workbook	Arihant
Analytical Reasoning	MK Pandey
A Modern Approach Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning	BS Sijwali

Subjects wise books for IBPS PO Mains

After passing the Prelims exam, candidates who meet the IBPS PO Prelims cut-off must prepare for the IBPS PO Mains exam. This round is crucial because the final IBPS PO score depends on the marks from the Main Examination and Interview. Here are the best books to help you prepare for the Mains round.

IBPS PO Computer Aptitude Books 2024

This section covers topics from the IT sector and the questions are based on the Internet, Memory, Computer Fundamentals/Terminologies, Computer Software, Operating Systems, etc. Some books that can help candidates prepare for this section are:

Books	Authors
Objective Computer Awareness	Ranjan Behra
Computer	Rani Ahilya

IBPS PO Study Material 2024

Apart from the books mentioned in the article, IBPS PO aspirants should also study from external study material. This will give them an upper hand at clearing the examination. Some of it includes:

• Newspapers
• Mock tests
• Past question papers
• History and Guidelines of RBI
• Current Affairs (Books, Awards, Discoveries, etc)
• Online study material from trusted websites
• Banking Awareness (Banking Functions, Repo Rate, Reverse Repo Rate, SLR, etc.)

IBPS PO General Awareness Books 2024

General Awareness is a crucial section that requires candidates to be updated and aware. Mostly, the topics that are covered in this section include questions related to Banking Awareness, the Indian Economy, Financial Awareness, etc.

Books	Authors
Manohar Pandey Book	Arihant Publications
Guide to Banking General Awareness	R Gupta
Manorama Yearbook 2020 (English) Paperback	BSC Publication
Banking and Economic Awareness	Rakesh Kumar

What is daily strategy for IBPS PO Exam?

The IBPS PO Prelims is the first step in IBPS PO recruitment 2024. Candidates should plan their IBPS PO study schedule to cover all three sections in the Prelims. This plan is designed by past toppers and IBPS banking experts.

• Day 1
  • Reasoning Ability: Practice Alphabet, Blood relation, Number Series, Number System
  • English: Grammar (Noun)
• Day 2
  • Reasoning Ability: Practice Calendar, Cause and effect, Interest, Mixture and Alligation
  • English: Grammar (Pronoun)
• Day 3
  • Reasoning Ability: Practice Clock, Coding decoding, Partnership, Percentages
  • English: Grammar(Subject – verb -Agreement)
• Day 4
  • Reasoning Ability: Practice Data sufficiency, Decision making, Pipe and Cistern, Profit and Loss
  • English: Grammar (Tense)
• Day 5
  • Reasoning Ability: Practice Direction distance reasoning, Algebra, Algebraic identities
  • English: Grammar (Adjective)
• Day 6
  • Reasoning Ability: Practice Counting figures, Inequality reasoning, Algebraic Equations, Linear equations in one variable
  • English: Grammar (Articles)
• Day 7
  • Review: Previous Year Paper or Reasoning Mock Test
  • Quantitative Aptitude: Previous Year Paper Or Quantitative Mock test
  • English: Previous Year Paper or English Mock Test

And so on, following the same pattern for each day of the month.

IBPS PO 2024 Exam Preparation Tips and Strategy

In addition to the subject specific tips mentioned earlier, aspirants should also follow some general strategies recommended by experts before taking the IBPS PO exam 2023. Here are some key points candidates should keep in mind for both the Prelims and Mains stages:

1. Understand the Exam Pattern & Syllabus
   • First, carefully go through the IBPS PO Syllabus and Exam Pattern.
   • Study each section topic-wise, starting with the IBPS PO Prelims preparation, as you need to clear this stage before moving on to the Mains.
2. Strengthen Basic Fundamentals
   • Focus on understanding fundamental concepts thoroughly.
   • Work on improving analytical skills for all subjects.
   • Learn derivations along with formulas for Quantitative Aptitude.
   • Recognize the importance of theoretical basics in Reasoning Ability.
   • Practice improving grammar skills in English and avoid making grammatical errors.
3. Create Short and Long Notes
   • Make concise notes for quick revision, including important dates, formulas, and steps for reasoning questions.
   • Note down key information from IBPS PO Practice Sets to aid in revision.
4. Cultivate Newspaper Reading Habit
   • Regularly read newspapers, especially business sections, to stay updated.
   • This practice will benefit you in the General Awareness section of the IBPS PO Exam.
5. Adopt Chapter-wise Practice Strategies
   • Practice solving IBPS PO previous year papers to understand question patterns and section weightage.
   • Start with simpler questions and gradually tackle more challenging ones.
   • Focus on difficult sections first by using IBPS PO Study Materials.
6. Develop a Study Plan
   • Create a structured weekly or monthly study plan targeting all sections and topics.
   • Aim for at least 7-8 hours of study daily.
   • Identify weak areas and include mock tests for self-assessment.
7. Improve Time-Management Skills
   • Start with easier questions to manage time effectively.
   • Enhance speed and accuracy to complete the Prelims within an hour and the Mains within three hours.
8. Regularly Attempt Mock Tests
   • Practice mock tests regularly to assess preparedness and identify areas for improvement.

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