“Prepare with firm dedication,” says Ritu; Cleared RRB Clerk

Today we are publishing the story of Ritu Ganeshe who got selected as RRB Clerk. She sets an example for all the working professionals who are preparing for government jobs in the banking sector. Also, the fact that lockdown helped her immensely in her preparation. She relied on online study material during the lockdown times. If you are also preparing for banking exams, perhaps you can take a lesson or two from the insights Ritu has shared below. Let’s have a look:

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PM: Please brief us on when did you start preparing for the competitive exams and how was your preparation journey.

Ritu: I started my preparation in 2019 along with the job in one of the top MNCs and finally got a selection. Lockdown played a vital role in my preparation. It was crystal clear in my head that I am preparing to demonstrate to myself and not others, my capabilities. I preferred online study. I took PracticeMock for mock tests, relied on online materials and worked on my weak section after every test. This helped me a lot. You need to have detailed knowledge of all the concepts and topics that are included in each section. One of my seniors suggested me PracticeMock. I would suggest solving sufficient practice questions to learn the application of your knowledge. I would like to thank God, my parents, tutors, and a few friends for being my guiding light and for inspiring me to keep work hard.

PM: Which exams did you appear in, till date and what were their results?

Ritu: As far as exams are concerned. I appeared for IBPS PO mains, SBI SO (IT officer), IBPS SO, SBI PO mains. I realised that learning takes efforts and it will pay back in the end.

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PM: How did you prepare for the English section?

Ritu: Below is my preparation strategy:

1)I inculcated the habit of reading newspaper (Editorial Reading). Slowly you’ll get to understand its benefits.

2)Learnt basic rules of Grammar and focused on vocabulary.

3)Regular practice for 1-2 hours a day is sufficient to improve this section.

PM: How did you prepare for the Quantitative Aptitude section?

Ritu: I basically focused on practice, concept-building and mock tests. Focused extensively on mains from start reason being mains marks would only get me selection, prelims is qualifying in nature. Solved sufficient no. of DI and data sufficiency questions.

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PM: How did you prepare for the Reasoning section?

Ritu: Focused more on puzzles than miscellaneous topics and analysed mock tests.

PM: How did you prepare for the General Awareness section?

Ritu: I prepared from Study Iq pdfs, Affairs cloud and revised through quizzes, PracticeMock questions and Youtube videos

PM: What was your overall strategy? Did you follow a study schedule? If yes, please share the details.

Ritu: 1)Skipping questions and choosing the best ones is an art. Online mocks helped me in that.

2)Revision is a must when it comes to the GA section so made a schedule for daily revision.

3)Attempted and analysed mocks thoroughly.

4)Choose the study material wisely. Have faith and keep patience.

5)Don’t distract by focusing on other’s preparation and graph

6)Not a section to be ignored as during the exam battle each mark counts. So allotted time for each section while preparing.

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PM: Did you face any hurdle as well? How did you overcome it?

Ritu: I used to fear what will happen if I am not been able to clear the exam so I used to keep myself positive and motivated.

PM: How did PracticeMock help you?

Ritu: PracticeMock helped me in time management and building accuracy

PM: What’s your message for the fellow aspirants who are preparing for competitive exams?

Ritu: I would say before starting your preparation only focus that what should study and whatnot. Prepare with firm dedication in the right direction. Revise regularly so that you remember everything. I wish you best wishes. Make yourself and your parents proud. May God always bless you.

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This is what Ritu had to share in her success story above. We hope that you would have got some lessons in terms of section-wise preparation strategy.

Wishing you good luck with your preparation!

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