Are IBPS and SBI exams the same?
No. Their core aptitude preparation overlaps, but they are separate recruitment processes with different notices, vacancies, dates, cut-offs, and sometimes different later stages.
Banking preparation
Bank exam coaching in Shillong for PO, clerk, and assistant-style preparation.
Prepare for banking exams with structured practice in reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, banking awareness, current affairs, and time-managed mock attempts.
Exam overview
What this examination path includes.
Major public-sector banking pathways include IBPS recruitment for participating banks and separate SBI recruitment for roles such as Probationary Officer and Junior Associate or clerk.
Preparation commonly combines speed and accuracy in reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, awareness, and computer or data-analysis tasks, followed by interview or language requirements where notified.
Eligibility
Check the exact post, year, and notification.
A recognised graduation degree is usual for PO and clerk-level recruitment, but age, nationality, local-language proficiency, marks, and document cut-off dates must be checked in the relevant advertisement.
Important: This page is an orientation for students. The recruiting authority’s current notice, corrigenda, and official portal determine eligibility.
Selection process and subjects
Compare the main examination routes.
| Examination or post | Usual minimum qualification | Selection process | Main subjects |
|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS / SBI Clerk | Graduation is normally required; local-language proficiency and other conditions are notification-specific. | Usually preliminary and main online examinations, followed by language or document checks as applicable; clerical routes generally do not use an interview. | English, numerical ability, reasoning, general/financial awareness, quantitative aptitude, and computer aptitude. |
| IBPS / SBI PO | Graduation, with the precise age and cut-off-date conditions stated in the current notice. | Preliminary and main examinations, followed by interview, group exercise, personality assessment, or related stages as specified. | Reasoning, quantitative aptitude or data analysis, English, banking/economy awareness, computer aptitude, and descriptive communication. |
| IBPS RRB | Qualification and experience vary for Office Assistant and Officer Scale I, II, and III posts. | Preliminary/main or single examination depending on scale, plus interview for officer posts where notified. | Reasoning, numerical/quantitative ability, language, general/financial awareness, computer knowledge, and professional knowledge for specialist scales. |
Previous-year papers
Practise with the relevant published paper subset.
Only reviewed records already published in the KSLC paper library appear below. A paper may include a question PDF, a memory-based question set, an answer key or reviewed solutions. Unavailable items are clearly marked as not published yet.
Source note: KSLC indexes previous-year papers for practice and revision. Copyright and official exam ownership remain with the respective examination authorities. When a record uses an official public source, use that authority's notice as final.
7 published paper records listed.
| Exam | Month / Year | Subject | Question Paper | Answer Key |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IBPS Clerk Prelims 5 December 2020 – Memory-based Paper | 5 December 2020 | Multiple sections | 🔓 Memory-based paper | 🔒 Reviewed solutions |
| IBPS Clerk Prelims 8–9 December 2018 – Memory-based Paper | December 2018 | Multiple sections | 🔓 Memory-based paper | 🔒 Reviewed solutions |
| IBPS PO Prelims 30 September 2023 Shift 2 – Memory-based Paper | 2023 | Multiple sections | 🔓 Memory-based paper | Solutions not published yet |
| SBI Clerk Prelims 20 September 2025 Shift 1 – Memory-based Paper | 2025-09-20 | Multiple sections | 🔓 Memory-based paper | 🔒 Reviewed solutions |
| SBI Clerk Prelims 20 September 2025 Shift 2 – Memory-based Paper | 2025-09-20 | Multiple sections | 🔓 Memory-based paper | Solutions not published yet |
| SBI PO Prelims 2022 – Memory-based Previous Paper Set 1 | 2022 | Multiple sections | 🔓 Memory-based paper | 🔒 Reviewed solutions |
| SBI PO Prelims 2022 – Memory-based Previous Paper Set 2 | 2022 | Multiple sections | 🔓 Memory-based paper | Solutions not published yet |
Foundation preparation at KSLC
Build the common Class B, C, and D written-exam foundation.
KSLC’s general foundation route supports the recurring core used across many recruitment examinations: quantitative aptitude and arithmetic, reasoning, English, general awareness, current affairs, timed practice, revision planning, and performance review.
Exam-specific technical subjects, local language, typing, stenography, physical fitness, medical standards, interviews, and professional papers require separate preparation where the official notice includes them.
Authoritative references
Official sources used for this guide.
- Institute of Banking Personnel Selection Official common recruitment notices, calendars, results, and candidate updates.
- IBPS tentative calendar 2026–27 Tentative examination dates; detailed notifications prevail.
- State Bank of India careers Official SBI advertisements, results, and current openings.
Last content review: . Re-check the current notice before applying.
Questions
Common questions about this examination path.
Do bank clerk exams include an interview?
Clerical recruitment generally uses online examinations and relevant language/document checks rather than an interview, but the current advertisement is final.
What does the bank exam preparation include?
Bank exam preparation covers reasoning, quantitative aptitude, English, banking awareness, current affairs, speed practice, and mock-test review for clerk, PO, and assistant-style exams.
Where is KSLC located?
KSLC is in Mawnianglah, near 7th Mile Taxi Stand, Upper Shillong, East Khasi Hills, Meghalaya 793009, and supports learners from nearby communities in North East India.
How can a student apply for a batch?
Students can use the Apply page to submit a self-enrolment application. The center reviews applications, payment details when applicable, and batch suitability before activating access.
What support does KSLC provide after enrolment?
Enrolled students can receive classroom guidance, study planning, course updates, online lessons, reading material, discussion support, and progress follow-up through the KSLC website.