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Punjab Gramin Bank / IBPS

Best Books for Punjab Gramin Bank Officer 2027 — Complete Reading List

Curated by toppers and coaching experts. Subject-wise book recommendations for Punjab Gramin Bank Officer Scale I Recruitment preparation.

Subjects6 subjects
Exam Duration120 min
Difficulty LevelModerate

Subject-wise Book Recommendations

Reasoning (40 questions)

1

A Modern Approach to Verbal & Non-Verbal Reasoning

by R.S. Aggarwal

S. Chand

💡 Most comprehensive reasoning book

2

Analytical Reasoning

by M.K. Pandey

BSC Publishing

💡 Logical reasoning deep-dive

3

Verbal and Non-Verbal Reasoning

by Arihant Experts

Arihant

💡 Exam-pattern aligned

English Language (40 questions)

1

Objective General English

by S.P. Bakshi

Arihant

💡 Grammar + vocab + comprehension

2

Word Power Made Easy

by Norman Lewis

Goyal Publishers

💡 Vocabulary builder

3

English Grammar in Use

by Raymond Murphy

Cambridge

💡 Grammar reference

Hindi / Punjabi Language (40 questions)

1

Indian Polity

by M. Laxmikant

McGraw Hill

💡 Essential for UPSC and state PSC

2

India's Struggle for Independence

by Bipan Chandra

Penguin

💡 Modern history coverage

3

Certificate Physical and Human Geography

by G.C. Leong

Oxford

💡 Geography fundamentals

Quantitative Aptitude (40 questions)

1

Quantitative Aptitude

by R.S. Aggarwal

S. Chand

💡 Industry standard for all govt exams

2

Fast Track Objective Arithmetic

by Rajesh Verma

Arihant

💡 Quick revision + shortcuts

3

Magical Book on Quicker Maths

by M. Tyra

BSC Publishing

💡 Speed math techniques

General Knowledge / Financial Awareness (20 questions)

1

Indian Polity

by M. Laxmikant

McGraw Hill

💡 Essential for UPSC and state PSC

2

India's Struggle for Independence

by Bipan Chandra

Penguin

💡 Modern history coverage

3

Certificate Physical and Human Geography

by G.C. Leong

Oxford

💡 Geography fundamentals

Computer Knowledge (20 questions)

1

Indian Polity

by M. Laxmikant

McGraw Hill

💡 Essential for UPSC and state PSC

2

India's Struggle for Independence

by Bipan Chandra

Penguin

💡 Modern history coverage

3

Certificate Physical and Human Geography

by G.C. Leong

Oxford

💡 Geography fundamentals

Study Plan Using These Books

Phase 1

Months 1–3

Fundamentals

  • Start with NCERT / standard textbooks for each subject
  • Build conceptual clarity before attempting reference books
  • Make chapter-wise notes as you read
  • Cover all 6 subjects: Reasoning (40 questions), English Language (40 questions), Hindi / Punjabi Language (40 questions), Quantitative Aptitude (40 questions), General Knowledge / Financial Awareness (20 questions), Computer Knowledge (20 questions)
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Phase 2

Months 4–6

Reference Books + Problem Solving

  • Switch to advanced reference books listed above
  • Solve practice problems from each chapter
  • Attempt sectional mock tests to identify weak areas
  • Revise Phase 1 notes alongside new material

Phase 3

Month 7 onwards

Previous Papers + Mock Tests

  • Solve previous year papers in timed conditions
  • Take full-length mock tests on HenceProve
  • Focus only on revision — no new topics
  • Analyse mistakes and fill knowledge gaps
View Previous Year Papers →

Toppers' Tips for Effective Reading

1📗

Start with NCERT before any reference book — it builds the foundation that all other books rely on.

2✍️

Make handwritten notes while reading — writing reinforces memory far better than passive reading.

3🔄

Revise each chapter at least 3 times — spaced repetition is the key to long-term retention.

4🔢

Solve worked examples before attempting exercises — understand the approach before applying it.

5🎯

Combine reading with mock tests on HenceProve — practice under exam conditions to build speed and accuracy.

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