The process of preparing for various examinations in the field of Indian banking involves developing a study plan that is complemented by appropriate study material. In the absence of a large number of books in the market, it becomes difficult to choose appropriate study material. The selection of standard books, which are very much recommended for candidates, will help candidates gain conceptual clarity and practice questions according to trends.

Candidates may further improve their preparation by using appropriate study material along with the help of a dependable bank PO coaching institute.

Best books for bank exam preparation: subject-wise top recommended list 

Read the following pointers for the best books for bank exam preparation:

1. Quantitative aptitude books 

The Quantitative Aptitude section is believed to be one of the toughest sections in Prelims and Mains exams. This section requires a sound knowledge base, fast calculations, and a good grasp of Data Interpretation (DI).

• "Quantitative Aptitude for Competitive Examination" by R.S. Aggarwal: The perfect foundation book for novices. This book contains fundamentals of arithmetic, including formulas and solved examples ranging from basic to moderate level.

• Arithmetic Short Cut Tricks by Rajesh Verma (Arihant Publications): Best for knowing the shortcuts and methods of quick calculations required for speed-based questions asked in Prelims.

• Data Interpretation & Data Sufficiency by Ananta Ashisha: Customized for Mains-level preparation and includes topics like tough DI sets, caselets, radar graphs, and Missing DI.

2. Reasoning ability books

This section aims to judge the ability to think analytically and the candidate’s problem-solving speed because puzzles and seating arrangements are most weighted.

• "A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning" by R.S. Aggarwal: It is an excellent reference book on the basics of syllogism, inequality, coding-decoding, blood relation, and direction problems.

• Analytical Reasoning by M.K. Pandey: A must-read book on the aspects of critical reasoning, including statement and assumption, cause and effect, and courses of action, because these topics are frequently asked in PO Mains.

• Puzzle & Seating Arrangement by K. Kundan: It covers only puzzles, seating arrangements, and logical deductions, particularly prepared for banking exams.

3. Books on English language

It is very important for the aspirant to have a sound knowledge of grammar, vocabulary, and quick comprehension to excel in English.

• "Word Power Made Easy" by Norman Lewis: This is the most suitable book for increasing your vocabulary through root words.

• "Objective General English" By S.P. Bakshi (Arihant Publications): Precise and accurate; especially intended for exams. This book contains all the rules of grammar quite simply and practice exercises for error detection and sentence improvement.

• "High School English Grammar and Composition" by Wren & Martin: Best suited for those candidates who want to revise grammar basics from scratch once again.

4. General & financial awareness books 

General Awareness is an extremely high-scoring section of the Mains exam. The candidate must possess good awareness regarding banking, current affairs, and economics.

• Arihant’s Banking Awareness: This book contains all sections such as history of Indian banking, functions of RBI, Monetary Policy, financial jargon, and innovations in digital banking.

• Static GK by Tarun Goyal: The book is very helpful in answering static GK questions like national parks, dams, headquarters of international organizations, list of capitals and currencies, and dates.

• Monthly Magazines for Current Affairs (Pratiyogita Darpan/Banking Services Chronicle): Useful for current affairs from the past six months before the Mains exam.

5. Computer knowledge books 

Although Computer Knowledge always comes as a part of Reasoning in almost all competitive Mains exams such as IBPS RRB and Clerk Mains exams, computer knowledge remains one of the easiest subjects that can be covered to get good marks.

• Objective Computer Awareness by Arihant Publications: Covers important aspects like hardware, software, networking, operating systems, basics of the internet, and MS Office shortcuts.

• Computer Knowledge for Competitive Exams by Disha Experts: Contains theoretical aspects of all topics along with MCQs.

The students may further improve their preparations for the SSC exam by selecting appropriate books along with the help of the best coaching for SSC CGL institute.

Conclusion 

Although possession of good books is an important factor in preparing for bank exams, it is only through proper study that one can ensure success in the same. Firstly, the aspirant must ensure that he masters the basics through the help of reference books and then proceeds to solve advanced questions. Besides reading books, the aspirant must also attempt online mock tests as well as past year question papers and must revise current affairs on a daily basis. Success is ensured through the selection of one good book per subject and its revision.