IBPS Clerk 2022 Prelims exams: Here are best last-minute tips to score high

New Delhi [India], September 2 (ANI): Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) will be conducting IBPS Clerk 2022 preliminary examinations on Saturday and Sunday to recruit banking personnel for clerical cadre posts in 11 participating banks across the country.
All eligible candidates, who wish to join one of the participating banks as a clerk, are required to register for the Common Recruitment Process (CRP Clerks -XII).
The IBPS Clerk online written examination is conducted on two levels- prelims and mains.
Candidates who will qualify in the preliminary exam will be shortlisted to appear for the online mains examination, which is scheduled to be held on October 8, 2022, (tentative). Candidates, who will qualify in both exams will be shortlisted for provisional allotment to one of the participating banks.
The 11 banks which will fill vacancies through the exam are Bank of Baroda, Canara Bank, Indian Overseas Bank, UCO Bank, Bank of India, Central Bank of India, Punjab National Bank, Union Bank of India, Bank of Maharashtra, Indian Bank and Punjab & Sind Bank.
IBPS is an autonomous body, which conducts the Common Recruitment Process once every year for the selection of personnel for Clerical cadre Posts in the Participating Banks across India.
Important dates
The result of the online preliminary exam will be announced in September or October 2022
Admit card for Mains Exam can be downloaded in September or October 2022
The online mains exam will tentatively be conducted on October 8.
After qualifying in the exam, candidates can expect provisional allotment by April 2023
Exam pattern
In the IBPS Clerk 2022 prelims exam, candidates will be judged on three parameters- English language, numerical ability, and reasoning ability.
In the IBPS Clerk mains exam, the candidates will have to answer questions in four sections -- general/ financial awareness, English language, quantitative aptitude, and reasoning ability & computer aptitude.
For the prelims exam, candidates will have to answer 30 questions in the English language for 30 marks in 20 minutes. In the numerical ability section, they will have to answer 35 questions for 35 marks in 20 minutes. The third section, reasoning ability, has 35 questions carrying 35 marks which they will have to answer in 20 minutes.
Read last-minute tips to score high in the IBPS Clerk 2022 Prelims exams:
1. Revision Time: Go through the syllabus, important topics
To score high in Prelims exams candidates are advised to revise the syllabus, and important topics to re-assess their progress. The candidates should brush up on important details, and memorize formulas, equations, concepts and dates. One must solve topics that one find easier and less time-consuming. Candidates should always focus on attempting questions as per the difficulty level and not the sequence of the question paper.
2. Attempt questions correctly to avoid penalty
Candidates are advised to answer only those questions which they are sure about because there is a negative marking for every wrong answer. One does not need to attempt every question. It is advised to leave a question blank if you do not know the correct answer. One should not waste time or risk their marks in guesswork. The penalty is 1/4th of 0.25 marks allotted to a question attempted wrongly.
3. Practice and solve mock papers, previous years' question papers
The best way to adapt to the real-time exam setting is to solve mock papers and previous years' question papers. Try to solve the question paper yourself with a timer and assess how would you perform on the exam day. Mock papers and previous years' question papers enhance your calculation, speed, time management and accuracy.
4. Do not take up new topics
Candidates are advised not to take on new topics just a few days before the exam. As the last few days before the exam is recommended for revision of all the topics, you have read before. If one wants further read something new, they can read newspapers, magazines and GK/Current Affairs to keep abreast with the latest developments.
5. Section-wise important last-minute preparation tips
Numerical Ability: This section will have 35 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each. This is one of the most important and extensive sections.
For numerical questions, candidates should go through table charts, bar graphs, pie charts and line graphs to increase calculation speed while solving Data Interpretation questions. Practice BODMAS to solve questions from simplification and practice factorization-based questions of Quadratic Equations. Candidates should practice Data Sufficiency, Number Series and Arithmetic Questions. They should also practice squares upto 30, cubes upto 25, square root, cube root, tables upto 25 and basic percentages and their decimal and fractional equivalents for solving questions easily and for becoming proficient in basic Mathematics.
Reasoning Ability: This section will contain 35 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each. This is a logical-based section. For this, candidates should practice different Seating arrangement questions, direction sense and blood relations questions.
English Language: This section will have the grammar and vocabulary-based 30 Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs) of 1 mark each.
Reading Comprehension is one of the important topics in the IBPS Clerk English Language section and for this one should read newspapers, magazines and books related to business, banking, economy and current affairs. For grammar, important topics are error-spotting, active and passive voice, idioms and phrases, sentence rearrangement, direct and indirect speech and fill in the blanks with verbs, articles and prepositions. In vocabulary, important topics are synonyms and antonyms, one-word substitution and spelling correction.
6. Keep your exam items ready: Admit Card, Photographs, ID Proofs
Candidates are advised to download and carry their IBPS Clerk 2022 Prelims Admit Card, photographs, and ID Proofs (PAN Card/Passport/ Permanent Driving License/Voter's Card with a photograph) safe for the exam day. Avoid the last-minute hassle. Candidate should reach the exam centre at least 2 hours before the exam time for collection of documents, verification and other processes.
7. Get good sleep, eat mood-lifting food and keep calm
Candidates are advised to monitor their sleep and food habits during the preparation and most importantly the day before the exam. Consume healthy and mood-lifting foods and take proper sleep to rest your brain. This will help the candidates be energized throughout the exam process. (ANI)