{"id":234345,"date":"2025-12-25T21:57:07","date_gmt":"2025-12-25T16:27:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/?p=234345"},"modified":"2026-01-22T11:36:48","modified_gmt":"2026-01-22T06:06:48","slug":"success-story-of-harsh-bansal-in-sbi-po-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/success-story-of-harsh-bansal-in-sbi-po-exam\/","title":{"rendered":"Success Story of Harsh Bansal in SBI PO Exam"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_77 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of content<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/success-story-of-harsh-bansal-in-sbi-po-exam\/#Success_Story_of_Harsh_Bansal_in_SBI_PO_Exam\" >Success Story of Harsh Bansal in SBI PO Exam<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/success-story-of-harsh-bansal-in-sbi-po-exam\/#Q1_When_did_you_start_preparing_for_SBI_PO_and_what_was_your_initial_level\" >Q1. When did you start preparing for SBI PO, and what was your initial level?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/success-story-of-harsh-bansal-in-sbi-po-exam\/#Q2_How_did_you_build_strong_fundamentals\" >Q2. How did you build strong fundamentals?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/success-story-of-harsh-bansal-in-sbi-po-exam\/#Q3_How_did_you_work_on_speed_and_accuracy\" >Q3. How did you work on speed and accuracy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/success-story-of-harsh-bansal-in-sbi-po-exam\/#Q4_What_role_did_mock_tests_play_in_your_preparation\" >Q4. What role did mock tests play in your preparation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/success-story-of-harsh-bansal-in-sbi-po-exam\/#Q5_How_did_you_manage_focus_and_mental_fitness_during_preparation\" >Q5. How did you manage focus and mental fitness during preparation?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/success-story-of-harsh-bansal-in-sbi-po-exam\/#Q6_What_was_your_strategy_for_Quantitative_Aptitude\" >Q6. What was your strategy for Quantitative Aptitude?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/success-story-of-harsh-bansal-in-sbi-po-exam\/#Q7_How_did_you_prepare_for_Reasoning_Ability\" >Q7. How did you prepare for Reasoning Ability?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/success-story-of-harsh-bansal-in-sbi-po-exam\/#Q8_What_was_your_approach_to_the_English_language\" >Q8. What was your approach to the English language?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/success-story-of-harsh-bansal-in-sbi-po-exam\/#Q9_How_did_you_prepare_for_General_Awareness\" >Q9. How did you prepare for General Awareness?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/success-story-of-harsh-bansal-in-sbi-po-exam\/#Q10_Did_you_prepare_for_typing_skills\" >Q10. Did you prepare for typing skills?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/success-story-of-harsh-bansal-in-sbi-po-exam\/#Q11_What_is_your_view_on_the_interview_stage_of_SBI_PO\" >Q11. What is your view on the interview stage of SBI PO?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/success-story-of-harsh-bansal-in-sbi-po-exam\/#Q12_What_mindset_helped_you_during_the_exam\" >Q12. What mindset helped you during the exam?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/success-story-of-harsh-bansal-in-sbi-po-exam\/#FAQs\" >FAQs<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Clearing <strong>SBI PO<\/strong> requires strong basics, consistent mock practice, and confidence under pressure. The <strong>success story of Harsh Bansal in SBI PO exam<\/strong> highlights how starting from zero awareness and focusing on fundamentals, speed, and discipline can lead to success.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-success-story-of-harsh-bansal-in-sbi-po-exam\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Success_Story_of_Harsh_Bansal_in_SBI_PO_Exam\"><\/span>Success Story of Harsh Bansal in SBI PO Exam<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The success story of Harsh Bansal in the SBI PO exam shows that strong basics, regular mock practice, and mental discipline are the real keys to cracking SBI PO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-q1-when-did-you-start-preparing-for-sbi-po-and-what-was-your-initial-level\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q1_When_did_you_start_preparing_for_SBI_PO_and_what_was_your_initial_level\"><\/span>Q1. When did you start preparing for SBI PO, and what was your initial level?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> I started preparing last year. Initially, I didn\u2019t even know what SBI PO or IBPS exams were. I began from scratch by understanding the exam and then focused on building basics topic by topic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q2_How_did_you_build_strong_fundamentals\"><\/span>Q2. How did you build strong fundamentals?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> I focused on learning the basics of each topic and practiced every concept thoroughly. My goal was to reach a stage where I could solve <strong>any question from any concept<\/strong>, instead of selective preparation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q3_How_did_you_work_on_speed_and_accuracy\"><\/span>Q3. How did you work on speed and accuracy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Once my basics were clear, I started giving mock tests. In my first mock, I scored only <strong>30 marks<\/strong>, but I continued giving mocks regularly. Over time, my speed and accuracy improved significantly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q4_What_role_did_mock_tests_play_in_your_preparation\"><\/span>Q4. What role did mock tests play in your preparation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Mock tests were very important. I attempted all <strong>Oliveboard live tests<\/strong>, which helped me understand where I stood among other aspirants. Gradually, when I started ranking in the <strong>top 1% All India<\/strong>, it boosted my confidence and helped me handle exam pressure better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/test-series\/?ref=conttm-bank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Attempt free bank exam mock tests<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q5_How_did_you_manage_focus_and_mental_fitness_during_preparation\"><\/span>Q5. How did you manage focus and mental fitness during preparation?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> I followed a routine that included <strong>regular exercise<\/strong> and <strong>reading books<\/strong>. Reading helped improve my concentration, which is very useful while solving lengthy questions in the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q6_What_was_your_strategy_for_Quantitative_Aptitude\"><\/span>Q6. What was your strategy for Quantitative Aptitude?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> I focused on regular practice and improving <strong>calculation speed<\/strong>. The more you practice calculations, the more confident and faster you become during the exam.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q7_How_did_you_prepare_for_Reasoning_Ability\"><\/span>Q7. How did you prepare for Reasoning Ability?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Reasoning takes time to master. I solved <strong>as many puzzles and seating arrangement questions as possible<\/strong>. Consistent practice is the only way to excel in reasoning.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-q8-what-was-your-approach-to-the-english-language\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q8_What_was_your_approach_to_the_English_language\"><\/span>Q8. What was your approach to the English language?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> I focused on reading\u2014any kind of book, newspaper, magazine, or fiction. Along with that, I practiced grammar rules and error-spotting questions. Reading regularly helped improve comprehension naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q9_How_did_you_prepare_for_General_Awareness\"><\/span>Q9. How did you prepare for General Awareness?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> I wrote down important news daily, which helped me remember better. I also watched current affairs marathons by <strong>Sheetal Ma\u2019am and Kapil Kathpal Sir<\/strong> on Oliveboard for revision.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/courses\/?ref=conttm-bank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">prepare for bank exams with experts<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q10_Did_you_prepare_for_typing_skills\"><\/span>Q10. Did you prepare for typing skills?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Yes, I focused on improving my <strong>typing speed on a hard keyboard<\/strong>, as it\u2019s important for overall confidence and efficiency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q11_What_is_your_view_on_the_interview_stage_of_SBI_PO\"><\/span>Q11. What is your view on the interview stage of SBI PO?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Interview marks are very important and carry significant weight in the final selection. Along with studies, aspirants should focus on building a <strong>confident and strong personality<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Q12_What_mindset_helped_you_during_the_exam\"><\/span>Q12. What mindset helped you during the exam?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Confidence matters a lot. Even if you are unable to attempt many questions, stay calm. I attempted only about half the paper and still scored well because I focused on accuracy and confidence.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/personalized-mentorship-program-for-bank-exams-2026-27-batch-1-1851\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\" noreferrer noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"288\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-39.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-234237\" style=\"width:652px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-39.png 512w, https:\/\/www.oliveboard.in\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/image-39-150x84.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/a><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-faqs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs\"><\/span>FAQs<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q1. Is it possible to crack SBI PO starting from zero?<\/strong><br>Yes. With clear basics, structured practice, and consistent effort, SBI PO can be cracked even if you start with no prior awareness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q2. How important are mock tests for SBI PO?<\/strong><br>Mock tests are essential for improving speed, accuracy, and confidence. Regular mocks also help manage exam pressure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q3. How should one improve speed in Quant and Reasoning?<\/strong><br>Regular practice, especially with timed questions, puzzles, and calculations, is the most effective way to improve speed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q4. Does reading help in SBI PO English preparation?<\/strong><br>Yes. Regular reading improves comprehension, vocabulary, and focus, which directly helps in the English section.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Q5. How important is confidence in the SBI PO exam?<\/strong><br>Confidence plays a major role. 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