The State Bank of India (SBI) conducts the Specialist Officer (SO) exam to recruit candidates for various specialized positions. The exam pattern varies depending on the specific post applied for. Generally, the selection process includes an online written examination followed by an interview.
General Exam Pattern:
1. Online Written Examination:
Sections:
- General Aptitude:
- Reasoning Ability
- Quantitative Aptitude
- English Language
Professional Knowledge:
- Questions related to the specific professional domain of the post applied for.
Duration:
- General Aptitude: Typically 90 minutes.
- Professional Knowledge: Typically 70 minutes.
Marking Scheme:
- Each correct answer usually carries one mark.
- There may be a penalty for incorrect answers (negative marking), often 0.25 marks deducted for each wrong answer.
Interview:
- Candidates who qualify in the online written examination are shortlisted for an interview.
- The interview assesses the candidate's suitability for the specific role.
Post-Specific Variations:
- For certain positions, the selection process may involve only shortlisting and interview without an online written test.
- The weightage of the online test and interview may vary based on the post.
Example Exam Pattern for Assistant Manager (Systems):
General Aptitude:
- Reasoning Ability: 50 questions, 50 marks
- Quantitative Aptitude: 35 questions, 35 marks
- English Language: 35 questions, 35 marks
- Duration: 90 minutes
Professional Knowledge:
- 50 questions, 100 marks
- Duration: 70 minutes
Note: The exact exam pattern, including the number of questions, marking scheme, and duration, can vary based on the specific post and the official notification released by SBI. Candidates are advised to refer to the official SBI recruitment notifications for detailed and updated information.