The Institute of Banking Personnel Selection (IBPS) has recently released the tentative calendar of online exams for 2023. The calendar includes the dates of exams for various posts in public sector banks such as probationary officers, clerks, specialist officers, and regional rural banks. This announcement comes as good news for aspirants who were waiting for the release of the IBPS calendar to prepare for their examinations.
The IBPS is the apex body that conducts online exams for recruitment of personnel in public sector banks. The bank exams are highly competitive and require a thorough understanding of various topics such as quantitative aptitude, reasoning, English language, and general awareness. With the release of the tentative calendar, aspirants have got ample time to prepare for the exams and score well.
The first exam to be conducted in 2023 is for the post of specialist officer on 28th January 2023, followed by the exam for the post of probationary officer on 4th February 2023. The exam for clerical cadre will be conducted on 11th, 12th, 18th, and 19th February 2023, whereas the exam for regional rural banks will be conducted in August and September 2023.
Aspirants must start their preparation as early as possible to crack the bank exams. They must create a study plan and stick to it religiously. They must solve as many mock tests and practice papers as possible to get a better understanding of the exam pattern and syllabus. They can also refer to various books and study materials available in the market.
Apart from self-study, aspirants must stay updated with current affairs and general knowledge, as these topics carry significant weightage in the exams. Reading newspapers and magazines regularly and watching news channels can help aspirants stay updated with the latest news and events.
Aspirants must also take care of their physical and mental health during the preparation phase. They must eat a healthy diet, exercise, and get enough sleep to stay focused and alert while attempting the exams.
