I am 25, Is It Too Late to Prepare for Bank Exam?

Many Of Bank Exam candidates start their journey of preparation a bit late. The required age limit for candidates to appear for most of the bank exams is 20 and 21 on the lower side. There are a lot of candidates who start preparing for these exams straight after graduation or in graduation. Hence the latecomers can often be in doubt about their choices and the possible path their careers can take. In this article, we answer one of the most common questions we encounter while counseling students “I am 25, Is It Too Late to Prepare for Bank Exams?”.

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Is It Too Late to Prepare for Bank Exams?

No, as per the official notification for various exams, the maximum age limit is up to 30 or 32 years if you are from the general category and there are relaxations for candidates applying through one of the reserved categories. To give you an overview of the age limit here is the upper age limit for various bank exams held In India.

1. IBPS Clerk: The minimum age limit is 20 years, and the maximum age limit is 28 years. However, there are age relaxations for reserved category candidates.
2. IBPS PO: The minimum age limit is 20 years, and the maximum age limit is 30 years. Again, there are age relaxations for reserved category candidates.
3. SBI Clerk: The minimum age limit is 20 years, and the maximum age limit is 28 years. There are age relaxations for reserved category candidates.
4. SBI PO: The minimum age limit is 21 years, and the maximum age limit is 30 years. There are age relaxations for reserved category candidates.
5. RBI Grade B: The minimum age limit is 21 years, and the maximum age limit is 30 years.

Besides, there are a number of regulatory body exams where the age limit is 21 to 30 years.

Rember it is never too late to pursue any of your dreams. If you have made up your mind to be a banker you must pursue it. Many people start preparing for competitive exams like bank exams after completing their post-graduation or after a few years of work experience in various fields. It is always an advantage in the long term to have a diversified profile.

Even if you had been preparing for various other competitive examinations and now you feel is the time to switch to Banking. There is no harm in it, your efforts in other exams will always be beneficial for you in these exams or life ahead.

Why Is It Not Too Late to Prepare for Bank Exams?

Here are a few practical and trusted tips and overreactions for those candidates starting post-25 or at 25 years of age.

1. Get over the psychological burden of starting late.
2. If it is to be then a single attempt is enough to get you through.
3. You are most likely to be more mature and hence chances of planned and meaningful preparation are high.
4. Rember that your past experience and knowledge will only work in your favor.
5. Know the areas you may be weak in and work on them.
6. Statistically, you are less likely to panic and make silly mistakes in the real exam and hence get the maximum output of your efforts.
7. The important thing is to have a clear understanding of the exam pattern, syllabus, and the amount of time you need to devote to preparation

With dedication and hard work, you can certainly clear the bank exam and secure a job in the banking sector. So, don’t let age hold you back from pursuing your dreams. All the best!