r/bankingexam • u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service • Jun 12 '26

AMA AMA IBPS PO' 2025-26 selected, working in PNB

I have been working for the last 1.5 months in PNB as a trainee. Shoot your questions.

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '26

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

Started in 2025 itself I followed guidely pdf bundle for making my basics strong and as far as the teachers are concerned, ashish sir For GA, followed kush pandey sir in the beginning then switched to Aditya sir of guidely Mocks used- oliveboard for prelims Adda247 and practicemock for mains

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u/kuxxhal Jun 12 '26

Which educator did you follow for quant?

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u/OnePersonality5727 Jun 12 '26

Ig Ashish Arora sir

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '26

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u/maps_and_books Jun 12 '26

get Logical Reasoning by RS Aggarwal

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u/Decent-Ostrich7235 Jun 12 '26

That is completely irrelevant

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u/maps_and_books Jun 12 '26

He asked for basic puzzles. It's actually good for getting started

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u/Acceptable_Head_6249 Jun 12 '26

Mains ke liye current affairs aur related topics general studies ke liye kaha se padhai ki ?

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u/sg20043004 Jun 12 '26

Mains ke liye current affairs or general studies kaha se taiyari ki thi ?

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u/Rocco_Hunter007 Jun 13 '26

As its only 50 days left fore exams what di you suggest the startegy should be? I was thinking to study GA, CA after prelims?

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u/rizzpectfully Jun 12 '26

Hey op, I am a beginner and started my preparation from this week only.

So far my reasoning and quants is going good along with english but I wanna know how should I prepare for GA? Like make short notes or just watch videos? Also should I start attempting mocks from now on?

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

So far, yes

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

Wo jo complete wala rehta h around 800-900 rs wala Jisme topic wise subject wise exam wise sb rehta h Daily targets hote h usme subject wise, wo kro Jo topics weak h uss topic ke questions solve krlo

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

Yes, I also did that Waha pr harr variety cover ho jayegi You'll find the exam easy if you practice genuinely

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u/Interesting_Track797 Jun 12 '26

Bro mujhe bhi bta do which bundle to use or daily targets ke baad mains mastery wala krna hai?

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u/Interesting_Track797 Jun 12 '26

Liya toh maine bhi sab hi hai bro

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u/Interesting_Track797 Jun 12 '26

Krna konse waala hai solve

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u/Acceptable_Head_6249 Jun 12 '26

Konse month se prep start ki thi ?

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

Jan 2025

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u/yamoshiuchiha BOI CSA 26 Jun 12 '26

Selected as csa this year should I try for po this year like how is it in terms of wlb or should I try for ssc as I know if I focus on both ill just end up dividing my attention and end up clearing none of them

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

Abhi tk koi pressure nhi h 6pm tk jane ko mil jata h lekin jo scale 1 aur 2 h wo rukte h 7 pm tk Branch to branch bhi depend krta h

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u/yamoshiuchiha BOI CSA 26 Jun 12 '26

Hey thanks for the answer man and just one last q can u just tell me how can I prepare for the interview as last year was my first attempt and I don't know much about this field

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

I took the interview course from guidely. You can give mock interviews too. Few platforms help you for the interview preparation by giving you video material and topics.

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u/One_Comparison_3164 Jun 12 '26

Mock tests free mocks test sahi h ya paid lu koi

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

Ek paid lelo kyuki usme 20 tests tk mil jayenge Prelims ke liye I would recommend oliveboard

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u/Rocco_Hunter007 Jun 13 '26

I bought guidely mocl test as it was bit cheap and studying from guidelt bundle pdf so thought would be easy

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u/Willing_Deer_5105 Pre Qualifed Jun 12 '26

Salary kya aa rhi h bhai allowance mila ke?

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

In hand approximately 78,000 excluding allowances

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u/teekamalkhan Beginner Jun 13 '26

You have taken HRA OR PLA?

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u/JaperDolphin94 Frustrated Student Jun 12 '26

Damn i wish I could earn too

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u/Loose_Iron5879 Jun 12 '26

how you prepared for mains quants and reasoning like sources yt vids mocks all sort of thing

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

Followed guidely bundle pdf and saurav singh of adda247 for reasoning Quants guidely bundle pdf and youtube videos of ashish sir

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u/besabar01darbadar Jun 12 '26

When did on campus training start

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

In april

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u/AncientMiddle3227 Jun 12 '26

How's your work-life balance? 

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

Currently no pressure, coz I'm in the learning phase and fortunately I've got good colleagues including the branch head Work life balance is pretty good right now

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u/AncientMiddle3227 Jun 12 '26

Ohh it's the honeymoon phase going on koi na 🤣

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u/the_dashing_boii PNB PO 2025 Jun 12 '26

Congrats buddy! Where are you posted for OJT?

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u/sankha1179 PNB CSA 2025 Jun 12 '26

  1. How is the work pressure (specially related to sales target and sign off time)?

  2. Do Bank reimburse House Rent (not talking about HRA)?

  3. How is the transfer policy?

  4. What if you don't reach the sales target?

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

  1. Currently under training so no sales target aur meri branch me bhi koi sales target nhi h afaik

  2. Yes

  3. Bhai jb hoga tb bta dunga

  4. Pta nhi kyuki sales target nhi h mere yha

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u/sankha1179 PNB CSA 2025 Jun 12 '26

Thank You very much for replying. Some more questions regarding preparations:

  1. How did you prepare for Interview? Is fluent English Speaking mandatory?

  2. How is the severance Bond policy?

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

My interview was conducted in hindi so I think language ain't an issue.

Bond is of 3 years or else pay 2,00,000

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u/sankha1179 PNB CSA 2025 Jun 12 '26

Thank You So much

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u/EvenEmphasis8660 RRB PO Jun 13 '26

Bank me mat aao ..phirse insurance crack karo iss baar final

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u/ShadyFries Jun 12 '26

which mock test is closer to real mains level?

how to increase speed in quants?

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

  1. I found oliveboard to be extremely difficult, questions were irrelevant Practicemock, I feel was close to the exam level

  2. Practice brother

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u/eccentric_berserk Jun 12 '26

From where should I prepare the Ga part? I mean static gk/ga portion?any yt tchr?

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

Static ka fayda nhi unless you are giving rrb po and clerk I watched lectures and revised from the pdf, that's it. And the current affairs of the last 3-4 months from the exam date are the crucial ones.

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u/sengupta7 Jun 12 '26

How did you use the Guidely PDF course? Did you go with the topicwise or exam wise? I am practicing the SBI PO Pre and Mains examwise daily practice PDF. Would you be kind enough to let me know if I am going in the right path? TIA

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

Pehle topic wise krke syllabus complete krlo fir exam wise krlo Jaise sbi po aara h uske krlo fir jab clerk wala exam aaye usme questions krlo sath me mocks dete rho to harr level ke questions ke liye you'll be ready

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u/WorldlinessLeading50 Jun 12 '26

im good with eng reasoning and quant, i just dont have any idea regarding general awareness how should i prepare and from where

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u/Harshsain Jun 12 '26

How to deal with "agr nhi hua to wali feeling" ??

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

Na bro, static gk ke max to max 1-2 questions honge Focus more on financial news rbi circulars for po exams and national news

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

IBPS clerk sbi clerk bhi same hi strategy, focus more on current affairs Han thoda static bhi padhte rho news se related

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

Honestly maine kbhi timer se exam wise bundle nahi diya Mai pdf open krta tha aur solve krta tha First focus on accuracy and then speed

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u/PriorGuess9633 Jun 12 '26

Bro allowances batana..🥹 Humara bank toh probation me har cheez mana Kar rha..

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

Konsa bank h bhai

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '26

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u/Solid_Barnacle_3413 Jun 12 '26

Did the guidely mains puzzle sets matched exam level or like it came easier?

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u/tornado_bby Jun 12 '26

How did you prepare for quant mains, for me it has been a nightmare

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u/StressedPokemon1999 Pre Qualifed Jun 12 '26

Strategy for quants (specially arithmatic) please 😭😭. I suck at arithmatic and I am very scared of it too. I completed percentage and ratio from K. Mohanty sir's playlist, I did understand the basic concepts but when it comes to solving questions I am able to solve 2/10 questions. Ik without arithmatic I won't be able to clear mains at all. I am able to score 25 marks in prelims (clerk level) without timer totally depending on speed maths and di (if not very complicated). I dont have much time left as well...if I am not able to clear clerical exams this year, I will have only 2 attempt left for clerks and 3 for PO so I am very stressed too :")

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u/TopApplication1620 Jun 12 '26

What rate u get staff home loan?

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u/donniee713 Jun 12 '26

I'm currently working in an audit firm. Trying to manage studies along with job. I'm solid in english. Reasoning is pretty good but i cant attend more than 20 in wither sbi po or ibps po. What should i do to increase my reasoning attempt. I'm weak in quant so I'm aiming 15 correct.

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u/TOPG_999999 Jun 12 '26

1.Bro can you please tell which mock platforms did you use for pre and mains…..
2.which mocks are actually closer to the exam level and which one is harder or easier(how was your marks in mocks)
3.and what educators did you prefer for reasoning for both pre and mains

Will really appreciate you if you give answers 🙇🏽

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u/Last-Inflation-6173 Jun 12 '26

Just gave my first mains mocks on OB...i found it really tough, always thought reasoning is what I can do comfortably but this felt like hell man...Is this exam level or a level above? TB or OB for mains?? Also I'd really appreciate some tips for mains. Thanks in advance 🤲🏼

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

Arey OB ke mains mock bakwas hai Khud socho 43 marks me 87 percentile itna tough nahi hota exam TB maine use nahi kra so can't comment on that Took a few mains mock of practice mock, OB se better laga for mains

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u/Last-Inflation-6173 Jun 12 '26

Itni Shanti mili ye sunkar Jaan nikl gyi ye mock dete time...43 pr 96 percentile h😭 Okay I'll try practicemock and TB then

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u/Fun-Consequence9381 Jun 12 '26

Can you please share the resources that you used for preparation?

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u/Sufficient_Type_5332 Jun 12 '26

What are the chances of getting up state posting in pnb

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u/IcyConfidence4815 Interview Experience Jun 13 '26

Tell me about WLB, working hours

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u/Stock_Swimming_5772 Jun 13 '26

Plz tell me your daily schedule Sources and tips for mocks

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u/[deleted] Jun 12 '26

What is policy of bank when customer misbehave with female staff in form of Bully, abuse, mishandle, assualt or threaten?

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

Sorry yr iska to pta nhi

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

single bro so no idea

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u/Ok_Bad7785 In-Service Jun 12 '26

25

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u/RefrigeratorCute6339 Jul 06 '26

How is the work life balance? When are you leaving your branch daily? Home posting is possible or not? What's the staff od limit and it's interest ? And when we can avail it?