The Institute of Banking Studies (IBS) offers a comprehensive and result-oriented preparation program for promotion from State Bank of India (SBI) Substaff to Clerk.
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.
1. Daily live classes of one and a half hours on Zoom as per the schedule.
2. Missed a live class? The session’s recording will be available within 24 hours.
3. Access to previously recorded classes is also available on our IBS Vigyan app.
4. Study Material will be dispatched to the candidate’s address or bank branch within one week from the date of enrollment.
5. Comprehensive Mock Tests: 5 Full-Length mock tests and Topic-wise
6. Doubt-clarification via Telegram group and WhatsApp support.
7. Personalized mentorship guidance to assist candidates with preparation strategies and exam success.
ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA :
1.If Sub-Staff has passed Matriculation (10th standard) or equivalent: Typically minimum 4 years active service may be required before becoming eligible for conversion/promotion to clerical cadre.
2.If Sub-Staff has NOT passed Matriculation (8th standard or failed 10th): Usually 8 years active service is required for eligibility.
EXAM PATTERN :
1) Prelims Exam
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
| English Language | 30 | 30 | 20 min |
| Numerical Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | 35 | 20 min |
| Total | 100 | 100 | 60 min |
Negative marking: 0.25 marks for each wrong answer.
2) Mains Exam
| Section | No. of Questions | Marks | Time |
| General/Financial Awareness | 50 | 50 | 35 min |
| General English | 40 | 40 | 35 min |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 50 | 50 | 45 min |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 50 | 60 | 45 min |
| Total | 190 | 200 | 2 hrs 40 min |
Negative marking: 0.25 marks per wrong answer.
WHAT IBS PROVIDE
• LIVE CLASSES
• RECORDED CLASSES
• STUDY MATERIALS
• MOCK TESTS
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)
