Nigerian Bank Aptitude Tests: Format and How to Prepare
Every big Nigerian bank screens graduate applicants with a computer-based aptitude test built on three sections: numerical reasoning, verbal reasoning and logical/abstract reasoning. Some add a fourth — GTBank uses graphical data interpretation, Wema sometimes adds a situational judgement test.
The hiring funnel
The process runs the same broad path everywhere: online application → CV screening (typical bars: age 26–27 max, minimum Second Class Lower or HND Upper/Lower Credit, NYSC done, five O’level credits including English and Maths) → aptitude test → interview(s) → medicals and training school.
Bank by bank (as of August 2026)
| Bank | Where openings appear | Test format |
|---|---|---|
| Zenith Bank | zenithbank.com/about-us/careers (rolling CV submission) | CBT: numerical, verbal, logical; often held physically in Lagos |
| Wema Bank | SeamlessHR portal; 2026 Bankers-in-Training intake closed 20 Feb 2026 | Proctored online test (webcam + screen monitoring): quantitative, verbal, logical, sometimes SJT |
| GTBank | GTCO careers | Prep sites report an SHL-style 80 questions in 40 minutes incl. graphical section — not officially confirmed |
| Access Bank | Access careers portal | Multi-stage: virtual test, physical test, panel then top-management interview |
Two things every candidate should know. First, no Nigerian bank sells recruitment forms — Zenith says this explicitly; treat any payment request as fraud. Second, the tests are heavily time-pressured: roughly 30 seconds to a minute per question, so speed drills matter more than deep study.
What to practise
Percentage, ratio and interest arithmetic; number and letter series; synonyms, antonyms and comprehension; syllogisms and pattern logic; and Nigerian current affairs. Our packs drill these in test format with worked answers:
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