The State Bank of India Clerk exam is carried out in three stages: Prelims, Mains and a test of specified local language.
Like all competitive exams, the right kind of books will make all the difference in the success of SBI Clerk Exams.
This article will provide a booklist for both the prelims and mains segment of the SBI Clerk exam
SBI Clerk Prelims Booklist
The SBI PO Prelims stage consists of the following subjects
- English Language
- Quantitative Aptitude
- Reasoning Ability
Refer to the following articles to boost your preparation in the above-mentioned subjects:
The booklist for SBI PO Prelims Subjects are as follows:
| SBI PO Prelims Books |
| Subjects |
Books |
| English Language |
- Bank PO English Language Chapterwise Solved Papers by Arihant Experts
- Objective English for Competitive Examination by Hari Mohan Prasad, Uma Sinha
- Objective General English (Old Edition) by R S Aggarwal
|
| Reasoning Ability |
- Bank PO Reasoning: Chapterwise Solved Papers 1999 to till Date 7330+Objective Questions by Think Tank of Kiran Prakashan, Pratiyogita Kiran, KICX
- Bank PO Reasoning Chapterwise Solved Papers by Arihant Experts
- Chapterwise Solved Papers 2000-2015 Bank PO REASONING by Arihant Experts
- Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams (Objective with Subjective) by Soumya Ranjan Behera
|
| Numerical Ability |
- Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations by R S Aggarwal
- Shortcuts in Quantitative Aptitude with 4 eBooks for Competitive Exams by Disha Experts
- Bank PO Quantitative Aptitude Chapterwise Solved Papers by Arihant Experts
- Chapterwise Solved Papers 2000-2015 Bank PO Quantitative Aptitude by Arihant Experts
|
SBI Clerk Mains Booklist
The SBI Clerk Mains stage consists of the following subjects:
- General English
- Quantitative Aptitude
- General/Financial Awareness
- Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude
Refer to the following articles to boost your preparation in the above-mentioned subjects:
The booklist for SBI Clerk Mains Subjects are as follows:
|
SBI PO Mains Books
|
| Subjects |
Books |
| General English |
- Bank PO English Language Chapterwise Solved Papers by Arihant Experts
- Objective English for Competitive Examination by Hari Mohan Prasad, Uma Sinha
- Objective General English (Old Edition) by R S Aggarwal
|
| Quantitative Aptitude |
- Data Interpretation and Logical Reasoning for CAT by TATA McGraw HILL)
- Data Interpretation Decoded by Oliveboard
- Puzzle Mania by Oliveboard
|
| General/Financial Awareness |
- Banking Awareness by Arihant Publication Lucent General Knowledge
- Banking Awareness Handbook by N.S.Toor Static GK General Knowledge by Arihant
- Manorama Year Book
- Newspaper Reading
- Any compiled Monthly Magazine
|
| Reasoning Ability & Computer Aptitude |
- A New Approach to Reasoning Verbal and Non-Verbal by Arihant Publication
- Modern Approach to Verbal Reasoning by RS Agarwal
- Analytical Reasoning by MK Pandey
- Lucents Computer by Rani Ahilya
- Computer Awareness for General Competitive Exams by Arihant Publications
|
Frequently Asked Question about SBI Clerk Books
What are some of the best books for SBI Clerk?
Some of the best books for SBI Clerk Exam are ‘Comprehensive Guide to SBI Bank Clerk Preliminary & Mains Exam (8th Edition)’, ‘Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examinations’, ‘A Modern Approach to Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning.’
How many hours of study is required for an SBI Clerk?
A daily study plan of 5–6 hours for 6 months is more than enough to clear SBI Clerk. Plan your studies with adequate breaks. Buy books which cover all the topics (Reasoning, Aptitude and English). Read The Hindu newspaper daily for GK and to improve your vocabulary.
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