My Journey: Preparing for SBI Clerk 2019 and My Success

I have been preparing for banking and insurance exams for over a year. Initially, my goal was to clear the SBI Clerk role, but it turned out to be just the beginning of my journey. Ultimately, I cleared the SBI PO and LIC AAO, but the road was not without its challenges and lesser-known detours.

A Little Background Info

I am a Commerce graduate and started my preparation for banking and insurance exams in February or March 2019. Prior to this period, I had taken a few other exams, but those were casual and not adequately prepared. My first attempt at a serious banking exam was the SBI Junior Assistant (SBI JA) 2019, which I successfully cleared. Following that, I also cleared the SBI PO 2019 and LIC AAO 2019. A detailed account of my preparation and strategies can be found in my profile if you are interested.

SBI Clerk 2019 Preparation

Contrary to popular belief, I was not preparing exclusively for the SBI Clerk exam. I was primarily preparing for the SBI PO exam and the LIC AAO. Since the SBI Clerk exams were scheduled in between, I decided to give it a shot as well. My approach was a mix of targeted and general preparation. For the Preliminary stage, I focused on the SBI PO syllabus, but I also attempted around 4-5 mocks from Oliveboard to gain a sense of the exam's speed and accuracy.

SBI JA Mains and the Parallel Preparations

My primary focus shifted to the SBI JA Mains right before the exam, as I had the next expiration date coming closer. However, I was also preparing for the interview of the LIC AAO, which was scheduled a week after the SBI JA Mains. The interview was my first, and I devoted a significant amount of time and energy to it. I had to arrange all the necessary documents and ensure I was fully prepared. Unfortunately, due to this intense focus on the interview, I had to cover less GA content for the Mains exam. My only preparation for GA was the material I had studied for the SBI PO Mains a few weeks before, and I could only attempt around 2-3 mocks in this period.

My SBI JA 2019 Mains Scorecard

Despite the above challenges, I managed to secure a respectable score in the SBI JA Mains 2019. Here are the details of my scorecard:

[Here is the screenshot of my SBI JA 2019 mains scorecard. ]

I hope that this experience and scorecard will provide you with insight into the practicalities of exam preparation and the importance of balancing various aspects of exam preparation. If you are interested in a more detailed breakdown of my strategies and tips, please feel free to visit my profile.

Thank you for reading my journey, and I wish you all the best for your exams!