The SBI PO (Probationary Officer) exam is conducted by the State Bank of India (SBI) to recruit officers in various branches of the bank. The exam has three phases: Preliminary, Main, and Interview. Here's the syllabus for each phase:
1. SBI PO Prelims Exam Syllabus:
The Prelims exam consists of three sections:
a. English Language (30 Questions, 30 Marks)
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Error Detection
- Fill in the blanks
- Sentence Correction
- Para Jumbles
b. Quantitative Aptitude (35 Questions, 35 Marks)
- Simplification
- Number Series
- Data Interpretation (Bar Chart, Pie Chart, Line Graph, Tabular DI)
- Quadratic Equations
- Profit & Loss
- Ratio and Proportions
- Percentages
- Average
- Time and Work
- Time, Speed and Distance
- Mensuration
c. Reasoning Ability (35 Questions, 35 Marks)
- Puzzles and Seating Arrangement
- Syllogism
- Coding-Decoding
- Blood Relations
- Input-Output
- Data Sufficiency
- Logical Reasoning
- Direction Sense Test
- Alphanumeric Series
Duration: 60 minutes
Total Marks: 100
2. SBI PO Mains Exam Syllabus:
The Mains exam consists of four sections:
a. Reasoning & Computer Aptitude (45 Questions, 60 Marks)
- Puzzles and Seating Arrangement
- Coding-Decoding
- Input-Output
- Logical Reasoning
- Data Sufficiency
- Computer Aptitude
- Basics of Computers
- Keyboard Shortcuts
- Computer Terminology
b. Data Analysis & Interpretation (35 Questions, 60 Marks)
- Data Interpretation (Line Graph, Bar Graph, Pie Chart, etc.)
- Data Sufficiency
- Caselets
- Tables
- Data Comparison
c. General/Economy/Banking Awareness (40 Questions, 40 Marks)
- Banking Terminology
- Economic Policies
- Current Affairs (National and International)
- Financial Awareness
- RBI & Other Regulatory Bodies
- Government Schemes
- Recent Developments in Banking and Finance
d. English Language (35 Questions, 40 Marks)
- Reading Comprehension
- Cloze Test
- Sentence Rearrangement
- Para Jumbles
- Fill in the blanks
- Error Spotting
- Phrase Replacement
Duration: 3 hours (180 minutes)
Total Marks: 200
3. SBI PO Interview
The Interview will be conducted for candidates who qualify the Mains exam. The interview typically consists of 20-30 marks.
Topics to cover:
- Banking and Financial Awareness
- General Knowledge
- Your Academic and Professional background
- Current Affairs (National and International)
- Situation-based questions
Final Selection is based on the combined performance in Mains and Interview, with the interview being an important deciding factor in the final merit list.
Important Notes:
- Negative Marking: There is a penalty for wrong answers in both Prelims and Mains exams (0.25 marks).
- Descriptive Test (Mains): A writing test that includes Letter Writing and Essay Writing. This is only in the Mains exam and carries 50 marks.
This structure is based on the current pattern, but it is always advisable to check the official SBI notification for any updates or changes before starting preparation.