Bank Exam Preparation for Ex-servicemen by Shantanu Sir

For retired personnel from the Indian Armed Forces, stepping into civilian life often brings new opportunities and challenges. Among the most sought-after career options is the banking sector, known for its job security, steady income, and public service orientation. With reserved vacancies and relaxed eligibility norms, bank jobs are a practical and rewarding option for ex-servicemen. Understanding this potential, Shantanu Sir, one of Adda247’s most trusted educators, has taken the lead in guiding ex-servicemen toward success in banking exams through exclusive preparation strategies and dedicated batches.

Bank Exam Preparation for Ex-servicemen

Public Sector Banks (PSBs) reserve a certain number of vacancies under the Ex-servicemen (Ex-SM) category, both in Clerical and Officer-level posts. The cut-off marks for ex-servicemen are comparatively lower, allowing qualified veterans to clear the prelims or mains stages with less pressure. Additionally, their defence experience is highly valued during interviews, especially when applying for posts that require discipline, leadership, and team management.

Batch by Shantanu Sir: For Bank Exam Preparation for Ex-servicemen

To ensure that ex-servicemen make the best use of their quota and preparation time, Shantanu Sir has launched a dedicated batch for ESM candidates on the Adda247 platform. The batch will commence from 28 August 2025. This structure helps bridge the academic gap that many veterans might feel after years of non-academic service. This batch is designed to cater to their specific learning needs and includes:

Concept Clarity: Foundational understanding of all subjects, from basic arithmetic to reasoning and English grammar.

Practice Sessions: Targeted question sets with increasing difficulty to build accuracy and speed.

Doubt Solving: Regular sessions where candidates can ask questions in live or recorded classes.

Quizzes: Short daily quizzes on Quant, Reasoning, English, and General Awareness to keep learners engaged.

Test Analysis: In-depth review of attempted mocks to identify strong and weak areas.

Sectional Mocks: Topic-wise mock tests to improve one section at a time.

Full-Length Mocks: Simulated exams to assess overall readiness before the real exam.

Banking Preparation Strategy for Ex-Servicemen

Shantanu Sir’s approach for ex-servicemen is rooted in discipline, gradual learning, and confidence-building. He often shares simple strategies like:

• Start slow with conceptual videos before jumping into mocks.
• Focus on your strength- be it reasoning, math, or English.
• Use military logic and practical thinking to crack logical puzzles and comprehension.
• Keep your General Awareness up-to-date by connecting service experience with current events.
• He also encourages candidates to leverage their experience in interviews, where qualities like honesty, leadership, and problem-solving stand out.

The sessions by Shantanu Sir are available on both Adda247’s YouTube and app, with live interactions where ex-servicemen can directly raise queries and share concerns.