NIACL Assistant Preparation 2021: Tips, Strategy & Guide

Updated on Nov 9, 2020 02:04 IST

NIACL assistant preparation can be divided into two parts, preparation for mains and prelims exams. The NIACL preliminary is relatively easier and it includes three subjects, test of English, reasoning and numerical ability, while the main exam includes the test of reasoning, English language, general awareness, commuter knowledge and numerical ability. Looking at the vastness of the syllabus, one can easily understand that it requires proper preparation strategy to crack the exam. Moreover, cutthroat competition makes the need for a sound preparation strategy the need of the hour. Candidates who are going to appear for NIACL assistant exam in coming days, must read the article.

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NIACL Assistant Preparation tips for Prelims
NIACL Assistant preparation tips for Mains

NIACL Assistant Preparation tips for Prelims

NIACL Assistant prelims is qualifying in nature, means candidates scoring above the cutoff percentage are eligible to apply for the next phase of selection. Follow the tips given below to score well in NIACL prelims exam:

Complete the syllabus for each section. Don't ignore any particular topics as sometimes questions are being asked from the most underrated topics.
Divide your time for all three sections, gave more time for the section you feel you are weak in.
Practice sample questions from previous years.
Attempt mock test series to improve your accuracy and time management ability.
Keep revising the subjects in order to avoid forgetting the topics.

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NIACL Assistant preparation tips for Mains

Reasoning Ability: Practice is the key to score well in this section. Practice puzzles and seating arrangements since these topics cover a major portion. Besides, increase your command on other topics such as Coding-Decoding, Inequality, syllogism. The best way to practice is to use previous years’ question papers. As the pattern of the questions is similar to bank exams, candidates can refer to IBPS exam papers. Practicing a lot of questions before the exam will boost your preparedness along with it will increase confidence level particularly for this section.

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General Knowledge, Current Affairs & English Language: Here also, candidates need to practice questions that are trickier yet can be solved in less time. Read newspapers, magazines, and books to improve your vocabulary is the key to score well in English language. Keep a track of eh daily current affairs that must include all important national and international affairs including banking and financial awareness.

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Computer Knowledge: This section is relatively easier. Learning and understanding basic computer functioning and terminology is good enough to score well in this section. Practice questions from banking exam papers and also previous years’ NIACL assistant exam papers.

Numerical Ability: This section requires a lot of attention. Questions can be easy yet tricky. At the assistant level exam, it’s unlikely to have questions which are very hard. Rather papers can be calculative and that is why a lot of practice is required. Practice with previous years papers and attempt as many mock tests as you can. Try tricks of fast calculations to finish the paper on time.

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