The Institute of Banking Studies (IBS) offers a comprehensive and result-oriented preparation program for promotion from State Bank of India (SBI) Clerk to Trainee Officer (System).
The course is delivered by highly experienced senior bankers with in-depth domain expertise and practical insights into the promotion process. The entire syllabus is covered systematically, thoroughly, and in alignment with the latest examination pattern, ensuring conceptual clarity as well as exam-focused preparation.
This program is specifically designed to help candidates build strong fundamentals, gain professional knowledge, and maximize their chances of clearing the promotion examination in the very first attempt.
Syllabus:
1. Preliminary (Qualifying) Test Syllabus
English Language
• Reading Comprehension
• Cloze Test
• Error Spotting / Sentence Correction
• Fill in the Blanks
• Para Jumbles
• Vocabulary: Synonyms/Antonyms
• Phrase Replacement / Sentence Completion
Numerical Ability / Quantitative Aptitude
• Simplification & Approximation
• Number Series
• Data Interpretation (tables, pie/bar/line charts)
• Profit & Loss, Percentage
• Ratio, Proportion, & Averages
• Simple/Compound Interest
• Time, Speed & Distance
• Time & Work, Pipes & Cisterns
• Quadratic Equations (& basic algebra)
Reasoning / Logical Ability
• Puzzles (circular, floor, box)
• Seating Arrangements
• Coding–Decoding
• Blood Relations
• Direction Sense
• Inequalities
• Syllogism
• Alphanumeric Series•Input-Output (basic patterns)
2. Main (Final) Test Syllabus
General/Financial Awareness
• Banking awareness (products, services, RBI functions)
• Current affairs — especially financial events
• Government schemes & policies
• Static GK (currencies, capitals, awards, books & authors)
General English
• Advanced Reading Comprehension
• Multi-sentence Fillers
• Para Jumbles / Cloze Test
• Sentence Rearrangement
• Idioms & Phrases
• Error Correction & Vocabulary questions
Quantitative Aptitude
• Advanced DI (Caselets, charts)
• Higher algebra, Ratio & Proportion
• Geometry & Mensuration basics
• Probability, Permutation & Combination
• Number series & inequalities
Reasoning & Computer Awareness
• Complex puzzles & seating problems
• Logical reasoning (Syllogism, statements & assumptions)
• Basic computer knowledge (hardware/software concepts used in banking)