{"id":12199,"date":"2017-09-19T10:49:15","date_gmt":"2017-09-19T10:49:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=12199"},"modified":"2017-09-19T11:12:27","modified_gmt":"2017-09-19T11:12:27","slug":"prepare-ibps-po-and-clerk-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/prepare-ibps-po-and-clerk-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Can you prepare for both IBPS PO & IBPS Clerk exam at the same time?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who doesn\u2019t aspire to have a government job – a secured job, better work-life balance, retirement benefits, status and more. Most of the candidates looking for a bank job in PSU appears for more than one exam to stay in the safer side. Also, as he or she is already preparing for one exam, the preparation for the other bank exams become easier and faster. Many people have the doubt that if preparation for both IBPS PO<\/a> and Clerk<\/a> together is possible or if they can apply for both. Yes, a candidate can apply for both IBPS PO and clerk exam. Besides, as the examination dates do not clash, they can appear and clear both.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n

Prelims<\/strong><\/td>\nMains<\/strong><\/td>\n\n

Interview\/Provisional Allotment<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n

IBPS PO 2017<\/td>\n7th, 8th<\/sup>, 14th and 15th October, 2017<\/td>\n26th November 2017<\/td>\nJanuary \/ February 2018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
IBPS Clerk 2017<\/td>\n2nd, 3rd, 9th and 10th December, 2017<\/td>\n21st\u00a0January 2018<\/td>\nApril\u00a02018<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Note:<\/strong> IBPS Clerk 2017 registration is open till 3rd<\/sup> October 2017. To register, visit: http:\/\/www.ibps.in\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Many candidates have cracked IBPS PO and IBPS Clerk at the same year. IBPS PO covers almost all the topics in Clerk and therefore the preparation strategy can be same. \u00a0Only for the PO exam, you need to prepare additionally for the interview round.<\/p>\n

Here on, few tips on how to prepare for both IBPS PO and Clerk 2017 exam.<\/h4>\n

1. Understand the exam pattern<\/strong><\/h3>\n

It is very important that you stay updated with the exam pattern. There is a slight change in the IBPS PO mains 2017 exam pattern. Along with exam pattern, understand the syllabus and the mark distribution for each syllabus. Post that, ensure that you prepare for each topic and keep your basics strong. The topics that are covered in both the exam are almost same and therefore preparation for both can be done at the same time. You just need to ensure that you don\u2019t ignore the topics that are not common to each exam.<\/p>\n

\"IBPS\"<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
<\/td>\nIBPS PO<\/strong><\/td>\nIBPS Clerk<\/strong><\/td>\nCommon<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
English<\/strong><\/td>\nMultiple Meaning\/Error Spotting<\/td>\nVocabulary questions<\/td>\nReading Comprehension<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nCloze Test<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nParagraph Completion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nError Spotting<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPara Jumbles<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Quant<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSequence and Seires<\/td>\nInequalities<\/td>\nSimplification<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nSimple Interest & Compound Interest<\/td>\nData sufficiency<\/td>\nData Interpretation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nIndices and Surds<\/td>\n<\/td>\nNumber Series<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nWork and Time<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nTime and Distance<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nMensuration<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nRation and Proportion<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPermutation and combination and probability<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Reasoning<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\nTabulation<\/td>\n<\/td>\nLogical Reasoning<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nAlphanumeric Series<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nRanking\/Direction<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nData Sufficiency<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nCoded Inequalities<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSeating Arrangements<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nPuzzle<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSyllogism<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nInput Output<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nBlood Relation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Computer Aptitude<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nKeyboard shortcuts<\/td>\nInternet<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nComputer Abbreviations<\/td>\nMemory<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\nBasics of DBMS<\/td>\nMS Office<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nHardware<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nSoftware<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nOperating system<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nNetwork<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Awareness<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nBanking Awareness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nFinancial Awareness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nGovt. Schemes and Policies<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nCurrent Affairs<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
<\/td>\n<\/td>\n<\/td>\nStatic Awareness<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

2. Get your prep books<\/strong><\/h3>\n

For preparing for the PO and Clerk exam, get your exam preparation books. We are listing down a few books that are recommended by Oliveboard users who have cleared IBPS PO and Clerk exam in the previous year.<\/p>\n

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  • English: Wren & Martin and Word Power made easy by Normal Lewis.<\/li>\n
  • Quant: Fastrack Arithmetic<\/li>\n
  • Reasoing: Arihant\u2019s Book on Reasoning<\/li>\n
  • Banking Awareness: Javed Siddique\u2019s book<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Recommended by \u2013<\/strong><\/p>\n

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    • Shilpi Kanchan \u2013 IBPS PO 2016<\/a><\/li>\n
    • Taran Sikka \u2013 IBPS PO & IBPS Clerk 2016<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \"Shilpi-Kanchan\"<\/a><\/p>\n

      3. Effective Time Management<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      This is important not just during exam preparation but also during the exam. You need to ensure that you dedicate enough study time for each section. Suppose, you are good in English, you can focus more on the other sections and likewise.<\/p>\n

      Also, in the exam make sure you first attempt the section you are more confident and then move on to the rest.<\/p>\n

      Ankit Malik who cleared both IBPS PO and Clerk exam says, \u201cNow banking exams require a lot of planning like which section you are going to attempt first, which topics you are going to attempt first and so on. It\u2019s necessary to plan to have an effective time management.<\/em> Read more<\/a>.\u201d<\/p>\n

      4. Create a daily study plan<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      It is important to create a daily study plan for your IBPS exam preparation and stick to it. Depending on your availability for study every day, prepare a schedule. If you are already working, you can dedicate only 2-3 hours every day and must dedicate 7-8 hours on weekends. But if you are not working, you can dedicate 5-6 hours every day for study. Ensure that you divide study hours for each section. Once you start taking mock exams, you will realize your weaker areas. Try focusing and giving extra hours to that section. Check this 1-month study plan for IBPS PO 2017<\/a> exam.<\/p>\n

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      5. Practice Mock Tests<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      This is one of the most useful tips that anyone can follow for bank exam preparation. Try to work out as many mock tests as you can. Also, opt for time bound tests so that not just your knowledge but you can evaluate your speed as well. After each mock test, analyse your performance and start focusing on areas that you score lesser.<\/p>\n

      Get comprehensive mock tests<\/a> for IBPS PO and Clerk 2017 exam from Oliveboard.<\/p>\n

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      6. YouTube Channels<\/strong><\/h3>\n

      Today, we are in the digital era and exam preparation need not be confined to text books. There are more exam preparations available online. You can go through Oliveboard\u2019s YouTube channel<\/a> for videos lessons, tips and tricks for upcoming IBPS PO and Clerk 2017 exam. You can also reap benefits out of the live sessions on exam preparation available online.<\/p>\n