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📋 Exam Syllabus
1. Reasoning
Puzzles
Seating Arrangement
Inequalities
Syllogism
Coding-Decoding
Direction Sense
Blood Relation
Data-Sufficiency
Input-Output
Logical
Order-Ranking
Alphabet/Number-Based Questions
2. English:
Reading Comprehension
Fillers
Cloze Test
Word Swap
Error Correction
Phrasal verb/ Idiom
Sentence Rearrangement
Connectors
Vocabulary
Starters
Usage
Column Based
3. Quantitative Aptitude:
Number Series – Missing Series and Wrong Series
Simplification
Approximation
Inequalities
Data Interpretation – Table, Bar, Pie Line and Radar
Caselet
Data Sufficiency
Number System
Simple Interest & Compound Interest
Time & Work
Pipes & Cisterns
Speed Time Distance
Boat & Stream
Trains
Profit & Loss
Mensuration
Probability
Permutation & Combination
Average & Ages
Percentage
Ratio & Proportion
Mixture & Allegation
Partnership
📖 Exam Preparation Notes
1 :- Official Website:
Visit the official website of Punjab National Bank regularly for updates on recruitment, exam pattern, and study materials.
2 :- Previous Year Papers:
Look for previous year question papers to understand the exam pattern and types of questions asked. This can give you a good idea of the level of difficulty and the important topics.
3 :- Reference Books:
For banking exams, there are several books available in the market that cover topics such as quantitative aptitude, reasoning, English language, and professional knowledge. You can choose books from reputed authors or publishers. Some popular authors include R.S. Aggarwal, Arihant Publications, and Kiran Prakashan.
4 :- Online Platforms:
Utilize online learning platforms such as Unacademy, BYJU'S, or Khan Academy for video lessons, practice quizzes, and mock tests.
5 :- Coaching Institutes:
Consider joining a reputable coaching institute that specializes in banking exams. They often provide structured study materials, guidance, and regular mock tests.
6 :- Current Affairs:
Stay updated on current affairs, especially related to the banking and financial sector. Newspapers, magazines, and online news portals can be valuable sources.
7 :- Professional Knowledge:
Since it's a specialist officer exam, focus on the professional knowledge section related to the specific domain you are applying for. Refer to textbooks, industry journals, and relevant online resources.