If you are a banking or regulatory exam candidate, then this blog is specially drafted for you. This is because here we will be discussing how can you do Simultaneous Preparation for RBI Grade B, IBPS PO & SBI PO exams. To understand this clearly, let us first understand the exam cycle of all three exams with a diagram.
Table of Contents
- RBI Grade B, IBPS PO & SBI PO Exam Cycle
- Common Sections in RBI Grade B, IBPS PO & SBI PO Exams
- Decode all Sections Here
- Simultaneous Preparation for RBI Grade B, IBPS PO & SBI PO Study Plan 2023
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RBI Grade B, IBPS PO & SBI PO Exam Cycle
Well, you will be able to understand it in a better way with the help of the below-given diagram.

Now, that you know about the exam cycles and you are ready for Simultaneous Preparation for RBI Grade B, IBPS PO & SBI PO Exams, you might be wondering which are the common sections among these exams. That is what we will discuss in the next section.
Common Sections in RBI Grade B, IBPS PO & SBI PO Exams
Let us understand the common sections in RBI Grade B, IBPS PO & SBI PO Phase Wise.
Common Sections in Phase 1
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning
- English
- General Awareness (about 30-35 marks common preparation)
It is very important to understand the level of preparation. In RBI Grade B Exam, you will find questions of mains level of IBPS PO & SBI PO for QRE (Quants, Reasoning & English).
Common Sections in Phase 2
- Essay Writing
To score well in this section, aspirants must understand the framework of descriptive answer writing. This will help in all three (RBI Grade B, IBPS PO & SBI PO Exams).
Common Sections in Phase 3 (Interview)
- Profile Related Questions
- Work/Job Profile Related Questions
Decode all Sections Here
For Simultaneous Preparation for RBI Grade B, IBPS PO & SBI PO, it is very important to decode all the sections well. For the same, you can check out the below-given video of our expert.
Simultaneous Preparation for RBI Grade B, IBPS PO & SBI PO Study Plan 2023
Well, below is the study plan that you can follow to prepare for the exam.
Week | Current Affairs | Components |
Week 1 (March 2023) Last Week | February 2023 January 2023 (Focus for both Phase 1 & Phase 2) RBI BOLT (for Ph 1) Monthly Capsules (for Ph 1 & Ph 2) Economic Survey Union Budget | ESI (Quick Look at the Concepts) For Both Category 1 & 2 Students qFinancial Regulatory Bodies qBanking System in India qReforms in the Banking & Finance Sector qImpact of the Global Financial Crisis of 2007-08 qPrimary & Secondary Markets qBasics of Derivatives qInflation ESI (Quick Look at the Concepts) For Both Category 1 & 2 Students qFiscal Policy qMonetary Policy qMeasurement of Growth qBalance of Payments Complete Management Section – ONLY for Category 1 Students QRE Practice |
Week 2 (April 2023) (1st Week of April) | March 2023 February 2023 (Focus for both Phase 1 & Phase 2) RBI BOLT (for Ph 1) Monthly Capsules (for Ph 1 & Ph 2) + Government Schemes; RBI Notifications & FAQs Static GK (Banking & Finance Related Topics) | QRE Practice |
Week 3 (April 2023) (2nd Week of April) | March 2023 February 2023 (Focus for both Phase 1 & Phase 2) RBI BOLT (for Ph 1) Monthly Capsules (for Ph 1 & Ph 2) Government Schemes; RBI Notifications & FAQs Static GK (Banking & Finance Related Topics) | QRE Practice |
Week 4 (April 2023) (3rd Week of April) | Revision of Jan 2023, Feb 2023, March 2023 December 2022 (revision if already studied, invest few hours) Government Schemes; RBI Notifications & FAQs Static GK (Banking & Finance Related Topics) | Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning English (QRE Practice) |
Week 5 (April 2023) (4th Week of April) | April 2023 (Focus for both Phase 1 & Phase 2) RBI BOLT (for Ph 1) Monthly Capsules (for Ph 1 & Ph 2) | Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning English (QRE Practice) |
Week 6 (May 2023) | Revision (spend more time studying March 2023 & April 2023) | Quantitative Aptitude Reasoning English (QRE Practice) |
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