The SBI PO Prelims syllabus will have three sections – English Language, Quantitative Aptitude, and Reasoning Ability. The overall time given to complete the prelim exam is 60 minutes.
The SBI PO Mains syllabus for Objective Test includes – Reasoning & Computer Aptitude, Data Analysis & Interpretation, General/ Economy/ Banking Awareness, and English Language. The overall time given to complete the objective test is 180 minutes.
SBI PO Exam Syllabus
The State Bank of India has three phases of the recruitment process for probationary officers. The online exams have objective multiple-choice questions. The syllabus and topics for prelims and main exams have similar topics and subjects.
Prelims Exam – A qualifying exam for candidates to secure marks that would qualify them for the mains exam
Mains Exam – There will be 75 percentage of weightage for marks scored in the mains exam and 25 percentage of weightage for personal interview for the selection in the final merit list for the post of provisional officer.
The SBI PO Mains exam consists of two parts: Part A (Objective Type). The distribution of marks in SBI PO prelims per section is given below; while Part B (Descriptive Type) consists of two questions
SBI PO Prelim Exam pattern
Name of Section
No. of questions
Maximum Marks
Duration
English Language
30
30
20 minutes
Quantitative Aptitude
35
35
20 minutes
Reasoning Ability
35
35
20 minutes
Total
100
100
60 minutes
SBI PO Mains Exam pattern
Name of Section
No. of questions
Maximum Marks
Duration
Reasoning & Computer Aptitude
40
50
50 minutes
Data Analysis & Interpretation
30
50
45 minutes
General/Economy/Banking Awareness
50
60
45 minutes
English Language
35
40
40 minutes
Total
155
200
3 hours
Descriptive Test
2
50
30 minutes
SBI PO Negative Marking
If a question is left blank, no penalty will be imposed. If you make an error in any of your answers on the Objective Test, 1/4th (0.25) of the allotted points for that question will be subtracted from your final score.
SBI PO Exam Book
SBI PO preliminary & Mains exam comprehensive guide – Disha
Verbal & non-verbal reasoning – modern approach – R.S. Aggarval
Computer Awareness for competitive competitions – objective question bank – Arihant publications
Awareness in Banking – RPH Editorial board
Analytical Reasoning – MK Pandey
SBI PO Exam Preparation Tips
Candidates should prepare all the topics covered in the syllabus of SBI PO without leaving anything aside.
Candidates appearing for SBI PO 2022 exam should be well aware of the syllabus for prelims and mains exams.
SBI PO prelims exam is divided into three parts English language, Quantitative aptitude, and Reasoning ability.
Candidates should prepare from recommended learning resources on grammar, writing skills, and comprehension of language.
Quantitative aptitude has topics like arithmetic problems, numbers, percentages, profit and loss, and pattern-matching quizzes.
Candidates should prepare for their weak areas.
Mains exam consists of reasoning and computer aptitude, data interpretation and analysis, and topics like banking, and the economy should be well understood.
Finally, letter writing and essay should have correct English without spelling mistakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q.1 What is the syllabus for sbi po exam?
Ans: The syllabus for the SBI PO exam has syllabus and subjects as listed below
English Language
Reasoning Ability
Quantitative Aptitude
Computer Awareness
Cloze Test
Alphanumeric Series
Data Interpretation
Basic of Logic Gates
Fill in the blanks
Alphabet Test
Mixtures & Allegations
Computer Abbreviation
Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting
Blood Relations
Mensuration- Cylinder, Cone, Sphere
Computer Fundamentals/Terminologies
Para jumbles
Coding-Decoding
Number Systems
Computer Hardware
Paragraph Completion
Coded Inequalities
Profit & Loss
Computer Software
Reading Comprehension
Directions
Permutation, Combination & Probability
Internet
Sentence Completion
Data Sufficiency
Percentage
Keyboard Shortcuts
Tenses Rules
Input-Output
Ratio & Proportion
Memory
Vocabulary
Logical Reasoning
Simplification/Approximation
Microsoft Office
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Puzzle
Sequence & Series
Networking
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Ranking & Order
Simple Interest & Compound Interest
Number System
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Seating Arrangement
Surds & Indices
Operating System
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Syllogism and Tabulation
Time & Distance
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Q.2 How can I prepare SBI PO at home?
Ans: Candidates appearing for the SBI PO exam at home without any guidance or attending any training institute by following the steps described below
Candidates appearing for SBI PO 2022 exam should be well aware of the syllabus for prelims and mains exams.
SBI PO prelims exam is divided into three parts English language, quantitative aptitude and reasoning ability.
Candidates should prepare from recommended learning resources on grammar, writing skills and comprehension for language.
Quantitative aptitude has topics like arithmetic problems, numbers, percentage, profit and loss and pattern matching quiz.
Candidates should prepare on their weak areas.
Mains exam consists of reasoning and computer aptitude, data interpretation and analysis, topics like banking, economy should be well understood.
Candidates are preparing themselves to be recruited as probationary officer in banks, hence they should be aware of all the financial terms and understand working of the financial institutions.
The soft skills like communication skills, writing, reading and understanding will help candidate to secure good score in interview and help while working in financial institutions with customers.
Finally letter writing and essay should have correct English without spelling mistakes.
