Preparing for bank examinations such as SBI PO, IBPS PO, RBI Grade B, or IBPS RRB might seem daunting and expensive, given the amount of money required for coaching, test series, and books. But getting through a banking examination is not about spending money, but rather about how well you make use of the right sources.  

The good news is that there are many high-quality preparation sources that are available absolutely for free. This article discusses 7 free sources that every bank examination aspirant should use right away.

Whether you are taking Best Bank Coaching or not, these free sources will be able to help you prepare yourself for all the aspects of the exam.

7 free resources every bank exam aspirant should bookmark today

Here are some of the 7 free resources given below that every bank exam aspirant should bookmark today:

1. RBI official website & Press Information Bureau (PIB)

• Best for: General Awareness, Financial Awareness, and Economic News

• Why you need it: 

Standard current affairs capsules often lack depth for the mains exam and interview sessions. PIB gives you authentic information on schemes and policy matters, and other national affairs. In addition to that, you can go through RBI notifications to stay up to date on monetary policies, financial ratios, and banking terminologies.

2. Daily editorial sections( the hindu/ the indian express)

• Best for: English Comprehension, Vocabulary, and Descriptive Writing

• Why you need it

No practice method can compare to the benefits derived from the reading of editorials every day when it comes to preparing yourself for Reading Comprehension (RC), Para Jumbles, and Cloze Test. It acquaints you with different types of sentences, vocabulary, and socio-economic issues that will help in Descriptive Essay & Letter Writing.

3. Free daily quizzes on prep apps

• Best for: Speed, Accuracy, and Topic-wise Practice

• Why you need it:

Popular banking exam preparation sites such as Adda247, Testbook, PracticeMock, and Oliveboard provide free mini tests in Quantitative Aptitude, Reasoning, and English daily. Devoting about 15 to 20 minutes daily to solving these mini tests will help you maintain speed and accuracy without paying anything extra.

4. Educational YouTube playlists for concept building

• Best for: Level Puzzles, Data Interpretation (DI), and Conceptual Clarity

• Why you need it:

When you face difficulties in understanding certain areas such as Seating Arrangement, High Level DI, or difficult Grammar rules, YouTube is full of free, well-organized playlists by experienced teachers that can teach you all the speed tricks, formula tricks, and solving methods at the Prelims as well as Mains level.

5. Free all-India mock tests

• Best for: Practicing for Actual Exams and Benchmarking

• Why you need it:

Almost all major exam series providers give you at least 1 or 2 free full-length mocks for every major bank exam notification (SBI PO, IBPS Clerk, and so on). These free mocks help you to familiarize yourself with the interface,  find out where you stand with your base score, and how you fare in the percentiles compared to many others.

6. Official exam body websites(IBPS, SBI, NTA)

• Best for: Authenticity of Syllabus, Exam Pattern, and Official Updates

• Why you need it:

Depending only on external blogs for updates to your exam pattern or exam date may sometimes turn out to be wrong. Always keep a bookmark of official career portals of IBPS and SBI. Getting direct information handouts and syllabus PDF from the source ensures that you are following the pattern strictly.

7. Government budget & economic survey summary portals

• Best for:  Tough Mains Questions

• Why you need it:

Each year, direct questions come up in the General Awareness section about important numbers and names from the Union Budget and Economic Survey. There are summaries made by the government available on the Ministry of Finance website that have bullet points, making it easier for you to study and remember.

These free sources will be able to supplement the best SSC coaching that you are taking.

Conclusion 

Passing a competitive bank examination does not need money; it needs dedication and proper use of the resources. You can learn concepts and keep abreast of current affairs, and develop test speed skills without having to spend a penny by incorporating these 7 free resources into your daily preparation schedule. Make sure to bookmark the links provided and formulate a weekly plan.