SBI-PO
SBI-PO Exam Pattern
SBI-PO Exam Pattern is of Three Phases: 1. Phase I, 2. Phase II, 3. Phase III.A. SBI-PO Phase I: Preliminary SBI-PO Examination consisting of Objective Tests of 100 marks is conducted online. This test is of 1-hour duration consisting of 3 Sections as follows:
| Section | Number of questionsn | Duration (in min) |
|---|---|---|
| English Language | 30 | 60 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | |
| Total | 100 |
Each correct answer carries 1 mark and each wrong answer attracts a penalty of 0.25 marks.
B. SBI-PO Phase- II: Main Examination (250 marks) consists of Objective Tests and Descriptive Test.
(i) Objective Tests (200 marks): The objective test of 3 hours duration consist of 4 Sections for total 200 marks. The objective test has a separate timing for every section as follows:
| Section | Number of questionsn | Marks | Duration (in min) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 180 |
Each wrong answer attracts a penalty of 1/4th of marks assigned to the question.
The candidates are required to qualify in the Objective Tests by securing passing marks, in each of the sections, to be decided by the Bank on the basis of the performance of all the competing candidates taken together in each test to a minimum required level for each category.
(ii) Descriptive Test (50 marks): The Descriptive Test of 30 min duration is a “Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)”.
SBI-PO Registration and Exam Notifications
| Activity | Date |
|---|---|
| On-line registration including Editing/Modification of Application by candidates | 21.04.2018 to 13.05.2018 |
| Payment of Application Fees/Intimation Charges | 21.04.2018 to 13.05.2018 |
| Download of call letters for online Preliminary Examination | 18.06.2018 onwards |
| Online Examination – Preliminary | 1st, 7th & 8th of July 2018 |
| Result of Online exam – Preliminary | 15.07.2018 |
| Download of Call letter for Online Main Exam | 20.07.2018 |
| Conduct of Online Examination – Main | 04.08.2018 |
| Declaration of Result – Main | 20.08.2018 |
| Download Call Letter for Interview | 01.09.2018 |
| Conduct of Group Exercises & Interview | 24.09.2018 to 12.10.2018 |
| Declaration of Final Result | 01.11.2018 |
| Pre-Examination Training for SC/ST/Religious Minority Community candidates | |
| Download of call letters for Pre-Exam Training | 28.05.2018 onwards |
| Conduct of Pre-Exam Training | 18.06.2018 to 23.06.2018 |
SBI-PO Preliminary Exam Syllabus
The preliminary examination of SBI-PO exam constitutes of Reasoning Ability, Quantitative Aptitude and English Language. The following table shows area-wise detailed syllabus:| Reasoning | Quantitative Ability | English Language |
|---|---|---|
| Logical Reasoning | Simplification | Reading Comprehension |
| Alphanumeric Series | Profit & Loss | Cloze Test |
| Ranking/Direction/Alphabet Test | Mixtures & Alligations | Para jumbles |
| Data Sufficiency | Simple Interest & Compound Interest & Surds & Indices | Miscellaneous |
| Coded Inequalities | Work & Time | Fill in the blanks |
| Seating Arrangement | Time & Distance | Multiple Meaning/Error Spotting |
| Puzzle | Mensuration – Cylinder, Cone, Sphere | Paragraph Completion |
| Tabulation | Data Interpretation | |
| Syllogism | Ratio & Proportion, Percentage | |
| Blood Relations | Number Systems | |
| Input Output | Sequence & Series | |
| Coding Decoding | Permutation, Combination & Probability |
SBI-PO Mains Exam Syllabus
The mains examination of SBI-PO exam constitutes of Reasoning Aptitude & Computer Awareness, Quantitative Aptitude, English Language and General Awareness. The following table shows area-wise detailed syllabus:| Verbal | Quant | Reasoning | GK | Computer Aptitude |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading Comprehension | Data Interpretation (Bar Graph, Line Chart, Tabular, Caselet, Radar/Web, Pie Chart) | Puzzles | Banking and Insurance Awareness | History and Generation of Computers |
| Cloze Test | Inequalities (Quadratic Equations) | Seating Arrangements | Financial Awareness | Introduction to Computer Organization |
| Fillers | Number Series | Direction Sense | Govt. Schemes and Policies | Computer Memory |
| Sentence Errors | Approximation and Simplification | Blood Relation | Current Affairs | Computer Hardware and I/O Devices |
| Vocabulary based questions | Data Sufficiency | Syllogism | Static Awareness | Computer Software |
| Sentence Improvement | Miscellaneous Arithmetic Problems (HCF and LCM, Profit and Loss, SI & CI, Problem on Ages, Work and Time, Speed Distance and Time, Probability, Mensuration, Permutation and Combination, Average, Ratio and Proportion, Partnership, Problems on Boats and Stream, Problems on Trains, Mixture and Allegation, Pipes and Cisterns) | Order and Ranking | Computer Languages | |
| Jumbled Paragraph | Coding-Decoding | Operating System | ||
| Paragraph Based Questions, Paragraph Fillers, Paragraph Conclusion, Paragraph /Sentences Restatement) | Machine Input-Output | Computer Network | ||
| Inequalities | Internet | |||
| Alpha-Numeric-Symbol Series | MS Office Suit and Short cut keys | |||
| Data Sufficiency | Basics of DBMS | |||
| Logical Reasoning (Passage Inference, Statement and Assumption, Conclusion, Argument) | Number System and Conversions | |||
| Computer and Network Security |
Sample SBI-PO Entrance Exam Questions
The word opposite in meaning to Fickle is
Which of the following words is correctly spelt?
If a + b = 7 and ab = 12, then the value of a – b is
Find the 19th term of the sequence 2, 5, 8, 11, 14, ……..
Who were the first to issue gold coins?
Where was the first Cotton Mill in India established?
Frequently Asked Questions About SBI-PO
- Q1. What is SBI-PO?
- Q2.When notification for SBI-PO registration is released?
- Q3.When Preliminary exam of SBI-PO is conducted?
- Q4.When Main of SBI-PO is conducted?
- Q5.When results of SBI-PO are released?
- Q6. What are eligibility criteria for appearing for SBI-PO?
Not below 21 years and not above 30 years as on 01-04-2018 i.e. candidates must have been born not later than 01-04-1997 and not earlier than 02-04-1988.
Candidates must hold a graduation degree in any discipline from a state or central recognized university or possess any other equivalent qualification recognized as such by the Central Government. Those who are in the Final year/ Semester of their Graduation may also apply provisionally subject to the condition that, if called for an interview, they will have to produce proof of having passed the graduate examination on or before August 31, 2018. Candidates having integrated dual degree (IDD) certificate should ensure that the date of passing the IDD is on or before August 31, 2018.
- Q7. What is exam pattern of SBI-PO?
SBI-PO is a nationwide exam conducted by State Bank of India for candidates who aspire to take up a career as Probationary Officers. It is one of the most coveted jobs in the Banking sector and lakhs of people appear for it every year. The prime reasons because of which SBI PO is one of the most desired job profiles are the brand value of SBI itself, wonderful pay-scale and other benefits, growth opportunities at regular intervals, better prospects and social security.
The notification for SBI-PO is usually released in April or May.
Preliminary exam of SBI-PO is usually conducted in the month of July.
Main exam of SBI-PO is usually conducted in the month of August.
The results of preliminary exam are usually announced in July and that of Main in August.
The following are eligibility criteria for SBI-PO:
SBI-PO exam comprises two phases.
A. Phase I: Preliminary Examination consisting of Objective Test for 100 marks will be conducted online. The test will have of 3 Sections (with separate timings for each section) as follows:
| Section | Number of questionsn | Duration (in min) |
| English Language | 30 | 60 |
| Quantitative Aptitude | 35 | |
| Reasoning Ability | 35 | |
| Total | 100 |
Each correct answer carries 1 mark and each wrong answer attracts a penalty of 0.25 marks.
B. SBI-PO Phase- II: Main Examination (250 marks) consists of Objective Tests and Descriptive Test.
(i) Objective Tests (200 marks): The objective test of 3 hours duration consist of 4 Sections for total 200 marks. The objective test has a separate timing for every section as follows:
| Section | Number of questionsn | Marks | Duration (in min) |
| Reasoning & Computer Aptitude | 45 | 60 | 60 |
| Data Analysis & Interpretation | 35 | 60 | 45 |
| General/Economy/Banking Awareness | 40 | 40 | 35 |
| English Language | 35 | 40 | 40 |
| Total | 155 | 200 | 180 |
Each wrong answer attracts a penalty of 1/4th of marks assigned to the question.
The candidates are required to qualify in the Objective Tests by securing passing marks, in each of the sections, to be decided by the Bank on the basis of the performance of all the competing candidates taken together in each test to a minimum required level for each category.
(ii) Descriptive Test (50 marks): The Descriptive Test of 30 min duration is a “Test of English Language (Letter Writing & Essay)”.
