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SBI PO Exam Pattern

There are two different exam pattern for SBI PO Prelims & mains Examination. The State Bank Of India PO Prelims & Mains Latest test Pattern details is given here.

Phase I: Preliminary Examination consisting of Objective Tests for 100 marks will be conducted online. This test would be of 1 hour duration consisting of 3 Sections as follows.

Prelims Exam pattern
SubjectNo. of QsMarksDuration
English Language3030

1 hour
Quantitative Aptitude3535
Reasoning Ability3535
Total100100
 
Mains Exam Pattern
SubjectNo. of QsMarksDuration
Reasoning50502 hours
English Language4040
Quantitative Aptitude5050
General Awareness (with special reference to Banking Industry)4040
Computer Knowledge2020
Total200200
Descriptive Test3501 hours

Verbal

  • Analogy
  • Classification
  • Word formation
  • Series
  • Alphabet
  • Ranking/Arrangement
  • Coding & Decoding
  • Blood Relation
  • Distance and Direction
  • Symbol & Notation
  • Password
  • Statement and Conclusion
  • Scheduled Day or Date
  • Mathematical problem
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Problem Solving: Data Analysis.

Non Verbal

Quantitative Aptitude: The questions might be based on following topics :

  • Numbers
  • Simplification
  • HCF & LCM
  • Percentage
  • Average
  • Ratio & Proportion
  • Profit & Loss
  • Partnership
  • Time and Work
  • Time and Distance
  • Allegation
  • Simple Interest
  • Compound Interest
  • Mensuration
  • Number Series
  • Approximate Values
  • Permutations & Combinations
  • Probability
  • Data Sufficiency
  • Data Interpretation

 

General Awareness This section may consist of questions on basic Knowledge of the following topics :

General Awareness section of Banking exams consists of almost 90% questions from current events Hence the candidates are advised to make a proper study of National Newspapers Magazines and prepare News Capsules In addition to it the candidates must read magazines namely Pratiyogita Kiran, Renu General Knowledge & World Vision , Pappu Current News & Current Questions to make this section enriched.

  • Economy
  • Science and Technology
  • Banking Knowledge
  • Computer Knowledge
  • Current Events
  • Polity
  • Persons in News
  • Places in News
  • Important Awards & Honors
  • Commissions /Appointments/ Resignations
  • Sport etc.

 

General English The questions in this section may be asked from the following topics :

  • Passage
  • Comprehension
  • Common Errors
  • Sentence Improvement
  • Fill in the blanks
  • Cloze Test
  • Paragraph Rearrangement/ Antonyms and Synonyms

 

Marketing/ Computer : An aspirant should study the following topics :

  • Theory of Economics
  • Indian Economy
  • Concept of Marketing
  • Marketing Management
  • Marketing Investigation
  • Appointment of company, management and employees
  • Staff Management
  • Total Quality Management
  • Importance of Marketing
  • Marketing and Advertisement
  • Responsibilities of Marketing
  • Market and Business
  • Division of Market
  • Business Concept
  • Marketing Concept
  • Buyer and Seller
  • Concept of Buying and Selling
  • Needs of Consumers
  • Consumer Index Prices
  • Consumer Satification
  • Techniques of Consumer Satisfaction
  • Total Customer Value
  • Total Customer Cost
  • Factor Affecting Consumers
  • Theory of Bargaining etc.
  • Introduction of Computer and History
  • Operating and DOS
  • PC and System Software
  • Computer Net work
  • Computer Device