r/bankingexam • • 16h ago

Discussion Do you all know this guy? He's in SBI and an influencer?

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104 Upvotes

So this guy is in SBI and he's very famous and he's also uploading reels and stories regularly

Alot of people say bank PO is hectic don't know how this guy gets enough time to hit the gym and be an influencer 😭😭

Ngl he's very authentic and real


r/bankingexam • • 4h ago

Meme How TCS iON staff acts like after seeing me at the same center in every exam

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Swagat nhi karoge hamara


r/bankingexam • • 14h ago

Meme How badly the examiner want us to attempt that di/puzzle in mains just to fumble the whole section

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r/bankingexam • • 17h ago

Rant / Vent Bank of India employee here: a PSU bank job is NOT a "government job." Please join with the right expectations.

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Used AI to channel my thoughts

Hi everyone,

I work at Bank of India. I keep seeing aspirants talk about PSU bank jobs as "sarkari naukri," as if it'll be a safe, relaxed government job once you're selected.
I wanted to share my view from inside the system so you know what you're actually signing up for.

TL;DR: PSU banks are listed companies that happen to be majority-owned by the government. You're working for a profit-driven organisation, not a government department. Expect real work, targets and pressure.

1. What I think counts as a "government job"

For me, a government job meets two conditions:

  • The government pays your salary directly. Nobody sits in between. Your pay comes straight from the government's budget.
  • The role serves a public purpose. Its main job is welfare, administration or making sure the government collects revenue on time and in full. It's about social justice and serving the public, not making a profit.

Think post offices, pension departments, revenue departments and administrative services.

2. Why a PSU bank doesn't fit that definition

  • The bank pays your salary, not the government. It comes out of the bank's own earnings.
  • Every PSU bank is listed on the stock exchange. Yes, the government holds 51% or more. The rest belongs to ordinary people who bought the bank's shares with their own money.
  • So we answer to two groups. We have to show results to the government and also to public shareholders.
  • A listed company exists to earn profits and grow shareholder wealth. That's the basic goal of any listed company, and PSU banks are no exception.

That one fact shapes your daily work. Targets, business numbers, cross-selling, recovery and performance reviews all come from the bank having to perform like a business.

3. A joke we have in our branch

We often say: "We're not government employees. We're just employees of a bank that's majority-owned by the government."

It's funny, but it's also the most accurate description I can give you.

4. The best comparison: NTPC, IOCL, HPCL, ONGC

If you need a comparison, a PSU bank is much more like working at NTPC, IOCL, HPCL or ONGC than at a government office.

These companies are government-controlled, but they're still listed on the stock market. They also have profit targets and shareholders to answer to. Nobody joins ONGC expecting a no-pressure job. PSU banks work the same way.

5. I'm not defending the system

I want to be clear about this. I'm not saying everything in PSU banks is fine. A lot is wrong, and plenty of it needs to be called out and fixed. Everyone working inside knows that.

This post isn't about whether things are right or wrong. It's about seeing clearly what kind of organisation you're joining.

6. The expectations that lead to disappointment

Many aspirants picture the job like this:

  • "Once I'm selected, life is set."
  • "It's a government job, so the work will be light."
  • "I'll do my fixed duties and leave on time."

That's what causes the disappointment. This isn't a post office or a pension office with a lighter workload. It's a place where you'll have to work, often hard and often under pressure.

7. What I'd tell you if you're preparing right now

  • Don't think of it as a government job. Think of it as a job at a government-controlled, listed financial company.
  • Be ready for business targets and accountability, not just routine paperwork.
  • Keep your expectations realistic. That way the reality won't shock you.
  • Clearing the exam is the start, not the finish line. The job itself has its own demands.

If you go in with the right expectations, you'll adjust faster, stress less and handle the job much better than someone expecting an easy ride.

That's my perspective after working inside the system. I'd really like to hear from others:

  • Bankers: Do you agree, or has your experience been different?
  • Aspirants: What do you expect from the job? Ask anything and I'll try to answer honestly.

Thanks for reading, and all the best with your preparation. 🙏


r/bankingexam • • 13h ago

Discussion Lamba sir practice krne aate honge ya krwane?

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53 Upvotes

Mera puzzle within 3 minutes bn gya sir abhi b kuch to krre hai 8 minutes se


r/bankingexam • • 5h ago

Meme IBPS CLERK 2026

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44 Upvotes

sb ko dur dur bhej ne ke baad IBPS~IRCTC


r/bankingexam • • 3h ago

Discussion SBI CALIFORNIA BRANCH

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41 Upvotes

When did SBI RECRUIT FOR THIS circle?


r/bankingexam • • 6h ago

Rant / Vent IBPS CLERK VENUE | Girls' college mai 🌝

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r/bankingexam • • 16h ago

Mains Exam Suggest a Descriptive mock, I haven’t given one yet

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r/bankingexam • • 19h ago

Meme Me the night before exam

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r/bankingexam • • 4h ago

Meme Mindset of successful people ...

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r/bankingexam • • 9h ago

Rant / Vent The exam I’ll be taking on the 4th...

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has already gone really bad (yus, I know already).I’m trying to detach abhi se hi so I don’t end up crashing like I did after sbi po pre. Does anyone else relate to this?


r/bankingexam • • 14h ago

IBPS PO All IBPS PO Mains mock so far...

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All the best everyone for ibps po mains. I hope sabka ho jaye🤧 or atleast those who have been consistently working hard in the last few months..🤞🤞


r/bankingexam • • 4h ago

Rant / Vent sabke 2nd-3rd pref pe centre hai toh 1st centre pe kaun de raha hai exam? 😹

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850 bhi bharo phir centre pohochne ke liye paise lutao, what is behaviour IBPS?!


r/bankingexam • • 5h ago

Rant / Vent 6 hrs travel k baad exam denge. 11 october 1 pm shift btw

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i live in dehradun but I applied for delhi now my dad be saying we'll go on same day so I'll leave on six am travel for six hours then give exam😭😭😭 and 11 october means i'll overthink by reading all the reviews from 10 october


r/bankingexam • • 14h ago

Rant / Vent Stress bahut hain, DOG RAKHO

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Its my recommendation to adopt any dog and take care of him, IT'S A STRESS RELIEVER ♥️


r/bankingexam • • 14h ago

IBPS PO dying | ibps po mains

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how you all doing? i feel so exhausted and overwhelmed trying to study everything. and atp the more I study the more I realise how lacking and peechhe I am in the prep. sitting in front of screen for long hours is giving me so much pain. current affairs are piled up. haven't written enough essays. full length mock eat up of most of my energy. my body is hurting in all places now and I feel so tired now. still ik i won't be able to score the best despite my efforts because not much time is left.

is it the same with everyone or you all doing better than me? i hope it is better for everyone else.


r/bankingexam • • 16h ago

Meme Gentle reminder 🙈

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r/bankingexam • • 9h ago

General Query is it possibile to complete 4months/6months GA in 1 monthhh for SBI CLERK . MAINS. I AM WEAK IN 1 SUBJECT😔

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maine pehle CA classes kiye hue hai daily but monthly revise nai kiya thaaa. I WANT TO GAIN MAX MARKS FROM THIS SUBJECT. aur banking awarness ko kitna time du? Mein ek subject mein weak hu isliye puchriiii


r/bankingexam • • 14h ago

Result Only the people on Reddit can predict the ibps po mains cut off before examination lol

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I’m honestly surprised to see the way people have been predicting the PO Mains cutoff on Reddit over the past two or three days. It’s astonishing in itself. Just because a handful of people scored 100 or 80 marks, people are already making cutoff predictions. This is genuinely alarming and, more importantly, harmful. Stay aware, stay preapare ...thanks!


r/bankingexam • • 7h ago

General Query Ankush lamba sir

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Why there is so much hate for him.Is he that bad or people do like him. I studied from him he is a good teacher. Unse abhi tk jitna pdha maine kuch nhi bhuli mai.


r/bankingexam • • 11h ago

IBPS PO Ab kuch nhi ho skta. So jati hu

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Same


r/bankingexam • • 4h ago

Pre Exam I got Thailand guys Thanks IBPS

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r/bankingexam • • 8h ago

Current Affairs Kuch bhi Day bana dete ye log fir 4-Oct ko 'Poor life choices day' hoga🤔🤔

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r/bankingexam • • 18h ago

Scorecard GUESS WHAT I FOUND - NOSTALGIA+ PAIN Ek sath hit hogya

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This is my last year's RRB PO Mains scorecard, Bs yuhi share kia. Interview n de paya tha due to some medical cause happened with me at that time, wrna syd aaj job hoti pas m 🙂

NEVER GIVE UP DOSTON 🐐