Here’s a daily study routine tailored to your goal of securing a clerical job in government banks.
This plan
ensures a balanced approach across all subjects, with an increasing focus on mock tests and revisions as
you move forward.
Daily Study Routine (3-4 hours/day)
Morning (1-1.5 hours): Quantitative Aptitude
Focus: Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, Number Systems
What to Study:
Practice 20-25 questions from key topics (percentages, ratio & proportion, time & work, etc.).
Focus on learning shortcuts and improving calculation speed.
Revise formulae daily.
Resources: RS Aggarwal’s Quantitative Aptitude
Weekly Plan:
Day 1-2: Arithmetic (percentages, profit & loss, simple interest)
Day 3-4: Time, Speed & Distance, Time & Work
Day 5-6: Data Interpretation (practice sets)
Day 7: Revision of the week's topics + 1-2 mock tests on quant.
Late Morning (1 hour): Reasoning Ability
Focus: Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-Decoding
What to Study:
Solve 2-3 puzzles or seating arrangement sets daily.
Practice 15-20 questions from reasoning topics (syllogism, blood relations, etc.).
Focus on logical reasoning and speed.
Resources: RS Aggarwal’s Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
Weekly Plan:
Day 1-2: Puzzles (linear and circular seating arrangement)
Day 3-4: Syllogism, Inequalities
Day 5-6: Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations
Day 7: Revision + mock test for reasoning.
Afternoon (1 hour): English Language
Focus: Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary
What to Study:
1 reading comprehension passage + 10 vocabulary words (with meanings).
Practice 10-15 grammar questions (error spotting, fill in the blanks).
Daily newspaper reading (editorials from The Hindu or Indian Express).
Resources: Wren & Martin, Objective English by SP Bakshi
Weekly Plan:
Day 1-2: Reading Comprehension + Vocabulary
Day 3-4: Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement
Day 5-6: Cloze Test, Fill in the Blanks
Day 7: Revision + English language mock test.
Evening (1 hour): General Awareness & Computer Knowledge
Focus: Banking Awareness, Current Affairs, Basic Computer Knowledge
What to Study:
Read banking and financial news daily (1 hour of current affairs).
Revise important topics related to the banking sector (RBI functions, monetary policies, etc.).
Practice 10-15 computer awareness questions (basics of MS Office, Internet, hardware, and software).
Resources: Arihant's Banking Awareness, Computer Awareness books
Weekly Plan:
Day 1-2: Banking Awareness (RBI functions, Banking history)
Day 3-4: Current Affairs (daily events, government schemes)
Day 5-6: Computer Awareness (basics, MS Office, Internet)
Day 7: Revision + Mock test on General Awareness
Additional Weekly Focus
Saturday/Sunday: Full-Length Mock Test (Prelims format, 1 hour). After the test, analyze your mistakes
and work on improving those areas.
Time Management: Focus on time-bound practice to ensure you are improving both speed and accuracy
across all subjects.
Tips for Success
Keep Track of Progress: Maintain a journal to track your daily and weekly performance.
Mock Tests: Increase the frequency of mock tests as you get closer to the exam. After 6 months, try
taking 3-4 mock tests per week.
Revision: Set aside 30 minutes daily for revision of important topics from Quant, Reasoning, and English.
This routine covers all key areas with balanced daily practice. Consistency is key! Let me know if you’d
like any adjustments to this schedule.
You said:
Can you put it in a table format.
ChatGPT said:
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Here’s your daily study routine in a table format for better clarity:
Time of Day Subject Focus Areas Daily Tasks Resources
Morning (1-1.5 hours) Quantitative Aptitude Arithmetic, Data Interpretation, Number Systems
- Practice 20-25 questions from key topics (Percentages, Ratio & Proportion, Time & Work, etc.)
- Learn shortcuts & improve calculation speed - RS Aggarwal’s Quantitative Aptitude
Weekly Plan:
- Day 1-2: Percentages, Profit & Loss, Simple Interest
- Day 3-4: Time, Speed & Distance, Time & Work
- Day 5-6: Data Interpretation
- Day 7: Revision + Quant Mock Test
Late Morning (1 hour) Reasoning Ability Puzzles, Seating Arrangement, Syllogism, Coding-
Decoding - Solve 2-3 puzzles or seating arrangement sets daily
- Practice 15-20 reasoning questions
- Focus on logic & speed- RS Aggarwal’s Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning
Weekly Plan:
- Day 1-2: Puzzles (Linear/Circular Seating)
- Day 3-4: Syllogism, Inequalities
- Day 5-6: Coding-Decoding, Blood Relations
- Day 7: Revision + Reasoning Mock Test
Afternoon (1 hour) English Language Grammar, Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary - Read
1 comprehension passage
- Learn 10 new vocabulary words
- Practice 10-15 grammar questions (error spotting, fill in the blanks) - Wren & Martin, SP Bakshi’s
Objective English
- Read newspaper editorials (The Hindu or Indian Express)
Weekly Plan:
- Day 1-2: Reading Comprehension + Vocabulary
- Day 3-4: Error Spotting, Sentence Improvement
- Day 5-6: Cloze Test, Fill in Blanks
- Day 7: Revision + English Mock Test
Evening (1 hour) General Awareness & Computer Knowledge Banking Awareness, Current
Affairs, Computer Knowledge - Read financial news daily
- Revise banking terms and current affairs
- Practice 10-15 computer questions (MS Office, Internet, etc.) - Arihant’s Banking Awareness,
Computer Awareness
Weekly Plan:
- Day 1-2: Banking Awareness (RBI functions, Monetary Policies)
- Day 3-4: Current Affairs (Govt schemes, news)
- Day 5-6: Computer Awareness
- Day 7: Revision + General Awareness Mock Test
Weekend (Saturday/Sunday) Full-Length Mock Test Prelims exam simulation - Take 1 full-
length mock test (Prelims format)
- Analyze performance and work on mistakes - Oliveboard, Testbook, Adda247
This table simplifies your daily study schedule and ensures all subjects are covered comprehensively.
You can adjust the hours based on your needs as you progress.
