STATE BANK OF INDIA(SBI) conducts this National-Level exam to recruit Probationary Officers( SBI PO). The exam has three stages- Prelims, Mains and Group Discussion/Interview. Candidates have to qualify the Prelims to appear for the Mains. After clearing the Mains candidates are shortlisted for Group Discussion/Interview.
ELIGIBILITY-
Age limit of a candidate applying for SBI PO is 21-30years.
Graduates and those pursuing their final year graduation in any discipline from a recognized university are eligible to apply for the exam.
PATTERN OF EXAMINATION-
The examination is an online exam, held once a year.
PRELIM EXAM-
This consists of 3 parts
| English Language | 30 Q |
| Reasoning Ability | 35Q |
| Numerical Ability | 35 Q |
The duration is 1hour and maximum marks are 100. There is negative marking for incorrect answers.
MAINS-
This is also an online exam, consisting of 4 parts.
| Reasoning and Computer Aptitude | 45 Q |
| Data Analysis and Interpretation | 35 Q |
| General/ Awareness/Banking Awareness | 40Q |
| English Language | 35 Q |
Total-155 Qs have to be attempted in 3hours and the maximum marks are 200 marks.
Along with this, a descriptive paper of 50 marks has to be attempted in 30 minutes. There is negative marking for incorrect answers.
INTERVIEW-
Candidates who successfully clear both Prelims and Mains are called for GD-PI session where they have to answer questions related to General Knowledge and Banking Sector. The qualifying marks for the GD-PI round is decided by the banks, where GD consists of 20marks and Interview-30marks. Only those who qualify this are selected. After this selection, the merit list is prepared.
The bank then gives the candidates appointment letters for the post of Probationary Officers.
SYLLABUS-
Prelims-
Quantitative Aptitude– Maths
Reasoning Abilities-Syllogisms, blood relations, coding, decoding etc
English Language– reading and comprehension and grammar
Mains-
Reasoning Ability and Computer Aptitude– puzzles, syllogism, coding, decoding, Computer Aptitude
Data Analysis and Interpretation- graph interpretation
English Language-reading comprehension and grammar
General Awareness- current affairs, banking and financial awareness
Topics for GD-PI-
| What are the merits and de-merits of One Rank One Pension scheme? | What measures should be adopted for avoiding NPA? |
| SBI Merger: Pros and cons? | What do you think about reservations in education and jobs? |
| How is Swaach Bharat Abhiyan currently important for India? | NSG is the need of the hour for India. |
| Rail budget should have merged into general budget much earlier. | Women employment is possible through mass awareness rather than launching programs. |
| Is government just renaming the old schemes? | Wind power Vs Solar Energy? |
TIPS AND TRICKS TO CRACK THE EXAM-
Practice-it is said ‘Practice makes a man perfect’, so regular practice and confidence in solving problems will be a big asset.
Strengths-
Working on one’s strengths is the best way to work for the exam to achieve success.
Speed and Accuracy- candidates should attempt those questions which they are sure about answers as there is negative marking for wrong answers. Not only speed, accuracy is a big tool to crack an exam
Time Management-
While preparing for the exam a candidate should focus on time management. Don’t try to solve all questions but carefully select questions which one is confident.
Online Practice Tests-
They are the best to test a candidate’s performance. These increase the speed and capability of a candidate. The candidate develops confidence and can crack the exam easily.
Clear Doubts-
Doubts and concepts should be cleared before taking the exam.
Proper Planning-
Planning the preparation properly is the major step to get success in the exam.
These are the only mantras to attain success and crack the exam
